Guests from Tiandu
chapter XXXI
Murong Ze knew how to bring gifts back after a trip. What a good kid! However, it was Qingming who held the orchid. He insisted on taking the credit. I didn't care about him. However, seeing Qingming holding the flower pot so carefully, I felt a little guilty for messing with him this time. Therefore, after he came back, I treated him much better than before. In the past, I always thought that he looked like a man and a woman, which was a bit strange. Moreover, he didn't like to smile. He didn't even have any expression, as if he was wearing a mask. That's why I let him follow Murong Ze this time. It seems like he was played quite a bit on the road. When he heard that he could return to his original job, this thousand-year-old iceberg actually showed an expression of having escaped death. I laughed to myself.
On the night that Murong Ze and the others returned, even the sky was filled with people.
The head of the guards in the internal court-Ji Xiang!
I know this person. He's Murong? H's trusted aides were originally people from his residence of Prince Rui. When H ascended the throne, Big Brother took the initiative to let the original head of the internal court guards, Lu Ning, step down. This may not be a detail, but at that time, I knew that Murong Ning was not the only one. H was touched by this. This was not just a gesture, but a symbol!
I didn't understand what kind of mission required such an important person to come. Ji Xiang's martial arts was said to be unfathomable, even above Azurepeak. I deeply disagreed with this. Azurepeak was truly unfathomable in my opinion. Other than that time when I was attacked in the carriage, I had never seen Azurepeak stretch out his hand, and the last time I didn't see it at all. After the incident, Murong Cang said that the assassin from that time was not enough, Azurepeak had held back his strength!
Ji Xiang and Murong Ze were really a match, and there were also traces of his master's appearance before he ascended the throne. He was completely a playboy rogue ruffian. Such a person could actually take on the responsibility of maintaining the security of the entire palace, no way?
Looking at Qing Feng and Qing Ming, looking at Murong Cang's reminiscence of literature and martial arts, as bodyguards, they were all calm and self-restrained. How could they be as mischievous as him? Other than these, the most unbearable thing was that this guy was actually a lecher. He naturally didn't dare to greet me lecherously (Murong Cang had already dug out his wolf eyes), but he always looked at Xiao Jing sneakily. I was very angry about this. You have to know that Xiao Jing was going to be allocated to Qingfeng. The so-called fertile water should not flow into the fields of outsiders.
"General Manager Ji, you've been talking for so long and I still don't understand what you're saying? Could I trouble the Chief to focus a little?”I couldn't take it anymore and glared at him.
"Eh?" He was stunned. He didn't know why I was suddenly angry, but he didn't dare to not answer me. Murong Cang looked at me warningly from the side, but Murong Ze was about to laugh out loud. The others either didn't understand, or half understood, but they were all silent.
"This, reporting to wangfei, this general has received the emperor's edict to come and help protect the two wangye and wangfei. I also brought an edict for His Highness Li Wang.”
I curled my lips and did not comment!
Protect us? It didn't seem like it, right? Could this Ji Xiang be called Murong? He's one of H's capable subordinates and has a heavy responsibility. He's supposed to protect the Emperor, so how can we expect him to protect us?
This matter was fishy!
Could it be that there was something important? Then what was the edict for Murong Cang? Are we really going to be fine after leaving the capital? Did I know Murong? H wasn't a simple person. Under that cynical appearance, his ambition to chase after power wasn't inferior to any of his older brothers. It was just that he had always followed Murong Zhan's lead. Now that he stood above tens of thousands of people, he was no longer that love-struck youth that I met under the maple-red tree.
From the fact that he plotted for me to treat Murong Cang coldly for the sake of Princess Tian Xiang, from the fact that he plotted for Murong Cang to turn against me for the sake of the Lantian Phoenix Patterned Jade Pendant, these small actions were enough to show that he was not a pure young man. Even in the subtle suppression of big brother, I can vaguely see the distance between third brother and me. H was of royal blood after all. He couldn't be a simple person.
I don't believe that he would send away his most capable guards to protect his brother and sister-in-law. I know that Ji Xiang came here on a mission, this mission is really important.
Murong Cang looked thoughtfully at Ji Xiang and said lightly,""General Manager Ji has come a long way and has worked hard. For the time being, take a rest. As for what to do next, we will talk about it tomorrow.”He then instructed Zhou Quan 'er to bring Ji Xiang to the guest room.
I was a little tired and yawned. Murong Cang immediately came over to ask if I was tired and if I wanted to rest? I rolled my eyes at him. I had been lying in bed for almost 24 hours a day. It was not easy for me to get up and take a breather. Besides, what was happening in front of me was also considered something. I wanted to hear it.
"Fourth brother, fourth sister-in-law wants to know the emperor's decree, so tell me.”
Damn Murong Ze, don't you want to know?
"Speaking of which, this decree is also related to our trip. You all know that the Martial Arts Circle Convention will be held on the second of February next year. For the first time in ten years, many martial artists are determined to win, especially Feng Qing from Luori City. He seems to be very confident. This person's actions are strange and meticulous. He has many strongholds in the north and south of the Yangtze River, and the House of Red Sleeves is one of them who gathers information. Even if he wanted to dominate the martial arts world, he did not need to use the map of the northern border, right?”
As Murong Cang spoke, he looked at Murong Ze. The latter nodded,"Fourth brother is right. This time, I met Feng Qing face to face. This person is definitely not an ordinary person in the martial world. The structure of Luori City as a whole seems to be very strict, just like the imperial city.”
"If this person isn't a Northern Barbarian secret agent, then he's Imperial Uncle's man!”
Murong Ze shook his head." Fourth Brother hasn't seen this person personally. He's definitely not someone Imperial Uncle can control."”
"Oh-?" Murong Cang's interest was obviously aroused. I also saw this kind of light in Murong Ze's eyes. Most men would be more or less excited when they heard that they had such an opponent, right?
"Fifth Brother has seen Feng Qing and came to such a conclusion. In your opinion, what is the most suitable word to summarize this person?”I couldn't help but be interested in this world-shaking noble son, Feng Qing.
"A dragon among men!"
Although Murong Ze had always been sloppy, he had always thought highly of himself. To be able to hear him say this, Feng Qing was indeed extraordinary. However, it was better for him not to be interested in such a man. It was said that Feng Qing's looks were mesmerizing. It was impossible to tell whether she was male or female. She was simply a disaster! Since I was young, I've seen almost all the beauties. The people around me are not ordinary people. Forget about how extraordinary Wang Chen is, how unworldly Wuji is, my brothers are all peerless men that are rare in the world. When I came here, they said that there are no ugly women in the royal family. For example, Murong Cang's mother, which one of them is not a beauty chosen from thousands of people? Murong Feixuan is also a handsome man. I really don't want to go into detail about the appearance of the Murong brothers. It was not that there were many beauties in the world, but that in this environment, all the people I could see were not ordinary people. If I were to wake up in a mountain village, I would see a farmer's man and woman with their backs facing the sky. Their beauty doesn't show on the outside, but in their hearts.
Sometimes, she really developed aesthetic fatigue. Towards Murong Ze praising Feng Qing's beauty, she was deeply disapproving. Moreover, Murong Cang would not be happy.
What I'm most interested in is this person's true identity.
"What is the emperor's decree?" I didn't want to waste time with a beautiful man, so I quickly asked what I cared about the most.
"The Emperor said that I can participate in the Martial Arts Circle Convention next year in the name of the Imperial Court. It's probably to rope in some martial artists.”
" Luori City has already done a good job in this area. The Five Mountain Sword Sect, the Jiangnan Water Gang, Fuyuan Bodyguard Agency, and even the wealthy Ten Thousand Family Castle in the north are interested in joining them. Their influence can be said to be very large. In fact, if nothing goes wrong, the position of the martial arts world's leader should be Feng Qing's.”Murong Ze was right. I tilted my head and thought about it. Accident? I wonder if it's a surprise that the Imperial Court is going to attend?
"Is the Imperial Court's attendance an accident?”
Murong Ze smiled. I was a little angry.
"The imperial court will appear at these large-scale events. It shouldn't be an accident, right?”He paused for a moment as he spoke, his gaze landing on Murong Cang's face." But I didn't expect the most famous War God of the Celestial Empire, King Tianli, to come personally. You must be very surprised!"”
I was shocked." Aren't we just here to watch the show? Why are you standing in such a conspicuous place?"”
"Misfortune comes with fortune. Probably no one dares to openly harm us, right?”
I sighed." I'm just afraid that it's easy to dodge an open spear, but difficult to defend against a hidden arrow!”
Who would have thought that Murong Ze would actually laugh out loud after hearing my words? I was even more furious.
"Fourth sister-in-law, other than you, who among us isn't more than enough to protect themselves? Don't worry!”
I snorted. Since it was the truth, I did not refute it.
"The matter of February 2nd next year, then why did Ji Xiang run over so early?”
Could it be that she had taken a fancy to Little Jing long ago and deliberately came earlier to create more opportunities for herself? (Editor's note: Sometimes I wonder if this guy is my female pig. What is she thinking about every day?)）
No one answered me. Those two guys looked at each other and smiled. Murong Ze smiled pitifully, while Murong Cang was somewhat…complacent…
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Murong, who was far away in the capital? He looked at the night sky. The moon on the fifteenth day was sixteen full moons. The cold moonlight dragged his shadow, making him seem even more lonely. He thought about the beauty on the horizon. Was she well? Has Ji Xiang arrived yet? Sending out the best guards around her was just to give her another layer of protection. The mission might be just in name, but the purpose was really worrying. But could she really know all this? His painstaking efforts…
(Editor's note: Poor thing? Poor child, why did she fall for that blockhead Yun Xi?）
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On the 24th of December, the New Year was coming!
Last year, he had just arrived and was not in the mood. He even said that he wanted to spend the new year in the Junzhu Manor. In the end, he did not do so. Now that I'm out of the Imperial Court, I happen to have a few people by my side. I think it's better to be lively.
Actually, the real reason is that as a seven-month pregnant woman, I feel very bored. Murong Cang couldn't accompany me to chat all day long. He had just recovered from his serious injuries. Even though he didn't care, I insisted on resting more.
Fortunately, the weather was really good that day. The rare winter sky looked so blue and high. The sun was warm and there was actually no wind. This time was very suitable for outdoor activities.
A group of people gathered in the garden of the villa, laughing and chatting happily! The sky was higher and bluer, and the sunlight was softer and warmer. It was a little intoxicating!
"Fourth sister-in-law, yesterday you said that you were going to hold an open-air cocktail party in the garden. I was confused for a long time. It was so cold and you had to be outside in the wind.”Murong Ze said as he ate the meat skewers, occasionally taking a sip of wine. To be honest, his movements looked so casual and natural, like flowing water.
I pursed my lips." Actually, it's ideal to have a barbecue outside in spring. As for winter, there aren't many days like today. However, the more it was like this, the more they had to come out to dry it when the sun was good. Otherwise, it would grow mold!”
Murong Cang handed me a piece of pastry and smiled dotingly." Why do you say it like you're drying a blanket?"”
Hahaha, you still know how to hang the blanket!
For a moment, everyone was amused. The atmosphere was not bad.
All the food we eat is thanks to Zhou Quan 'er and Little Jing. The rest is just our mouths. Originally, Murong Cang's skills were not bad, but he was now considered an injured person and was forbidden to work, although he repeatedly declared that he was fine.
"Miss Jing, you eat too!"
Azurepeak definitely wouldn't say such words, the only one who said these words was Ji Xiang.
I once said that I was an incorrigible subjective person, and now this point has also been derived from hating the house and the crow.
As Murong? H's confidant, Ji Xiang, is very unlikable to me, especially when he is a playboy radish like his master, especially when this radish wants to have ideas on my dear Little Jing, it's simply extremely detestable.
I pretended to inadvertently glare at Ji Xiang. Probably because my gaze was too sharp, he also looked over and asked me respectfully,"Princess Consort, what orders do you have?"
I originally said that I wanted him to work too, but I thought about it, wasn't that giving him a chance? She glanced at him coldly and turned her head away with a long face.
Ji Xiang didn't feel embarrassed at all, instead he ate and drank even more, for a moment I was stingy.
Only Chang Nanny did not attend today's gathering. Azurepeak had deliberately assigned her another task. He was a cautious person. It's not appropriate for me to casually invite anyone into the village, but in my current situation…
There was no other way!
"Xi-er, we'll give Chang Nanny a sum of silver in two days and send her out of the residence.”
I was greatly surprised and turned to look at Murong Cang. He smiled and explained,"This time Ji Xiang came not only by the emperor's decree, but also Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's instructions. Along with him came two nannies that Eldest Sister-in-law personally appointed. They are all old people in the original palace and should be able to take good care of you.”
"When will we arrive?"
"These few days. Their legs are a little slow, and they are accompanied by the twelve guards of third brother's residence. Originally, I couldn't have alerted Third Brother about this matter. It's just that I've been away for a long time. I used to live in the southern border, but now I have to guard Xirong. Most of my time in Tiandu is spent in Third Brother's Ming Prince Manor. Therefore, there aren't many people in Tiandu. Most of them follow me everywhere to fight and join the army. The only ones who follow me are Zhou Quan 'er and Brother Yiwen and Brother Yiwu.”When Murong Cang talked about his brothers, his face was still gentle. Especially when it came to Murong Che, he was in high spirits. In his heart, he really cared about this brother.
"Why did you alarm so many people?"
"The last time I sent a letter to ask Qing Ming to come over, hundreds of them were already worried. They wanted to send someone over a long time ago, but they were stopped by big brother. This time, the news of my injury has probably spread back.”As he spoke, he rubbed his glabella, perhaps helplessly.
"It was sent back so quickly.”
Murong Cang nodded." You already knew that he was Third Brother's man, but you never said anything. It's just that this girl is really loyal to you and doesn't have any bad intentions. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to tolerate her for half a day."”
"I indeed knew about it long ago. That day when I left Third Brother's residence, how could I explain what happened at that time? It was understandable that Third Brother wanted to plant spies by my side. In short, Xiao Jing really cared about me, and I really had feelings for her. She also knew this. There's nothing wrong with this now. It can't be that Third Brother has any second thoughts about us, right? I won't believe it even if you beat me to death."
Hearing me praise Murong Che, Murong Cang seemed to heave a sigh of relief,""I'm just afraid that you'll be angry when you find out the truth!"
" How can I…" I was about to argue when Murong Ze shouted again.
"What private words are Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law saying again? Can't we hear them?”
This bastard, since it's private, of course I won't let you hear it.
I caught a glimpse of Ji Xiang looking at Murong Cang and me with a thoughtful expression. That gaze seemed to be a little sad, a little hateful, and also a little disdainful.
Hah! He even rebelled against him! Even his master doesn't dare to show me any attitude.
I almost lost my temper-
However, the atmosphere today was really good. There was no difference between master and servant. They sat around happily, drinking wine and eating meat. There was no moment more comfortable than this. Even if Murong Ze deliberately made fun of him, Murong Cang also helplessly smiled and spat back, so I decided to let Ji Xiang off.
I turned around and saw Murong Cang looking at me, and couldn't help but feel a little hot.
"What's wrong?"
"You don't like Ji Xiang?"
“……”
"Because he's the Emperor's man?"
"Probably. I know it doesn't make sense, but you have to let me be willful for once.”
"You were willful more than once?" He laughed softly as he spoke.
I was a little annoyed and changed the topic.”
"Yes, he was from the Luo family of Jin Zhou.”
"Who is it?"
"She doesn't seem to be from the main seat, but she has some status. For her to be able to sneak into the village, it means that she's not simple.”
"At that time, I was in a hurry to find someone.”I was afraid that he would blame me for being careless, so I quickly comforted him because he was the one who brought Chang Ma into the village.
"But although we know her background now, we can't immediately send her out of the residence, or else we'll be suspicious.”
"Then why don't we keep her and let her be our spy?”
"No, I can't take any risks with you. She's in charge of the kitchen now. If it weren't for Little Jing testing the poison every day, I wouldn't be at ease.”
"Have you tried it?"
Murong Cang shook his head." That's not true. I didn't see her leave the residence either. How did she send the message?" The last attack must have had something to do with her.”
"Is the Luo family also Feng Qing's people?”I thought to myself, this Feng Qing is really amazing.
Murong Cang didn't say anything. He took a sip of wine but only fed me yogurt. Fortunately, I loved yogurt and didn't want my son to become an alcoholic, so I didn't argue with him.
"I'm tired. I want to lie down for a while!"
Murong Cang was slightly shocked." Are you not feeling well? Shall I send you back to your room?"”
Nodding my head, the sun was making my eyes go blurry. I really told her about Chang Nanny, but I still felt a little unhappy. After all, I still had feelings for her these days and was a little happy. Although I had always been suspicious, I didn't expect it to be the truth. I suddenly lost interest. I didn't expect fate in the world to be so thin.
Three days later, all the people from Tiandu came. I don't know what they said, but if Chang Nanny didn't appear, Nongchao Villa would be safer and more reliable than now. Those twelve guards were indeed extraordinary. They took turns patrolling the villa at night. Murong Cang had more time to pester me. Even Murong Ze was annoying and always wanted to chase him away.
It wasn't as if they hadn't heard about the outside world. Although Luori City had lost face this time, their reputation hadn't diminished. Feng Qing was still in the limelight.
The people of Elysium had waited for a long time, but the Sect Leader had not arrived. Jianqiu went to deal with it, and the result was not bad.
This period of time was leisurely, at least for me. Although I never dared to let my guard down, nothing really happened. The second year I spent in ancient times was very peaceful. Big Brother and the others sent me some gifts again, saying that the seven brothers must spend the next year together. This time, I let it go. Because of my poor health, I spared the fourth and fifth brothers. The rest of them gathered in the capital again. It was held in Murong Xun's residence. This year, it was his turn. Murong Zhan specially rushed back from the Northern Barbarians and left in a hurry. He was busy with military affairs and I know that the Northern Barbarians are very restless now.
The days passed and soon it was the 15th day of the first lunar month. This was a day that made me very sad. When I thought of Liu Siyan, I was always sad.
Murong Cang saw it and knew what was on my mind. He advised,"You're thinking so much. Let's go out tomorrow to see the lanterns and relax. Although Ningzhou isn't comparable to Yangzhou, the Lantern Festival every year is also very lively.”
I was a little surprised. He actually took the initiative to invite me out of the residence? Thinking about it, her heart heated up again,[Is this person afraid that I'll be depressed and take the risk to coax me to show my face?]
"Forget it. It's not appropriate. My body is not convenient either. I'm afraid that something might happen.”I gently caressed his forehead and smoothed out his wrinkles.
He smiled and took my hand, biting my index finger." It's okay, I can protect you. Tomorrow night is fine. You can watch from afar or across the river. You can find a building to sit on. I don't want you to walk among people. It's okay." Don't you like to watch people the most? There will be many people tomorrow night.”
I almost cried. He actually knew that I liked places with many people. This was my habit in that world. I liked to observe all kinds of people.
I nodded in agreement. Although I didn't want to go back just now, I was actually looking forward to it. Perhaps he saw my struggle and anticipation? The meticulous Ah Cang!
It would be best if everything went smoothly tomorrow!
Next episode: Young Master Yang Yang
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