The morning sun shone in through the window. The soft but not dazzling light refracted along the floor tiles, and the whole house lit up. A new day had arrived…
Out of habit, Nuoji would wake up at dawn every day. Nuoji rubbed his eyes and got up. His neck hurt and his waist was uncomfortable. Sigh, it was the most 'miserable' night! That night, Nuo Ji really didn't have a good time. Fortunately, he was a martial artist. Otherwise, if it was a pampered emperor, his body would really fall apart after sleeping for a night.
"Sigh, this is my treatment! I said get up!" Nuo Ji got up from the couch and saw Xiao Luoli lying on the bed with her back to him. He directly went up to push him. Still sleeping! She couldn't even sleep, so she couldn't let him sleep comfortably!
"Ji, I'm sorry I wasn't in a good mood last night.”Xiao Luoli was not sleeping. She turned around and sat up. Her eyes were red. It was obvious that she had insomnia or did not sleep well.
"Li, something is wrong with you. I've never seen you like this in the past two days. You weren't so upset even when Xiao Luochi succeeded the throne!”Nuo Ji looked at his good friend's depressed and even painful face and couldn't help but feel puzzled. Could it be that man who could make Xiao Luoli feel conflicted? Who was it that made Xiao Luoli spend so much effort for him? In the past, Xiao Luoli had always valued friendship more than love because he had long been used to the fact that love was only a political weight and that love was a luxury to him. This time, because that person had actually ignored her, she could not help but be even more curious about what kind of man could make Xiao Luoli fall for him.
" That's because I'm confident that the position will be mine sooner or later, but I'm not sure about that person. No one can be sure either..." Xiao Luoli's initial explanation to Nuo Ji turned into a monologue. Di Xuanxun was as elegant and unpredictable as the wind. Who could catch her…
"With your status and ability, it's easy for you to want anyone, right? I really can't believe that the person you're talking about really exists in this world.”Xiao Luoli was a prince in power. In terms of status, she was already an extremely important official. Not to mention, with his strength, he was confident that Xiao Luoli would become its owner sooner or later. In terms of appearance, it was not an exaggeration to say that it was one in a million. How could such a person be rejected in a relationship?!
"Have you heard of the Third Young Master of the Ghost Palace?" Nuo Ji used to practice martial arts in the Central Plains, but she didn't know if he had heard of it.
"Of course. It was said that he became famous when he was young, and his martial arts were unpredictable. He was a first-class assassin, but it seemed that he suddenly disappeared.”Why did she suddenly mention him? Could it be that Xiao Luoli had fallen in love with that person... A male assassin?! God, please don't tell yourself this is the truth! "Don't tell me…you don't want a woman and want a cold-blooded, stiff, and unromantic guy!”If that was the case, they might indeed be defeated. Nine out of ten killers had no feelings.
"Yes." Xiao Luoli did not find it funny at all. She nodded solemnly. Her eyes were still a little dazed. Clearly, her thoughts were not completely focused on the conversation between the two of them.
"Ah Li, are you under a spell?! Wake up! If you don't like the women from the Central Plains, come back to Nanjie with me, and you can choose whatever you want.”
" I also suspect that I've been cursed…but I really can't let him go. There won't be a second person like him…" If he could really let go, he wouldn't have to suffer so much.
"Ah Li, I'm getting more and more interested in him after hearing what you said.”Nuo Ji rested his chin on his hand and pondered.
"Ji!" Xiao Luoli did not want Nuo Ji to see Di Xuanxun at all, because Di Xuanxun was a source of light that would attract everyone's attention. He knew Nuoji's character very well. It was hard to say if Nuoji would also fall in love with Kaoru. If that happened, things would be even more complicated!
"Are you nervous? Do you think I'll fall in love with him? Forget it…I like women, voluptuous and enchanting women. I have no interest in men.”In the past, she was just curious and had slept with men before, but she was not interested at all after just one time. She always felt that something was strange in her heart. "Oh right, it's getting late. I have to go. The diplomatic mission should be here by noon.”
"Alright, be careful. I won't send you off.”
"No problem. There should be a banquet. See you then. Of course, Xiao Luochi doesn't know that we know each other. If you need anything, you can find someone to inform me at any time, or you can come in person.”
"Yes."
After Nuo Ji finished speaking, his body lightly leaped out of the room, carefully avoiding the servants walking around the residence, and left the Imperial Residence.
Looking in the direction Nuo Ji left, Xiao Luoli frowned. He had almost forgotten that Nuo Ji had entered the palace. What if he met Di Xuanxun? Although Nuo Ji had said that, he had thought the same way before he met Di Xuanxun.
At noon, Nan Jie and his group arrived at the main gate of the palace city. Xiao Luochi led a group of civil and military officials to welcome them in front of the palace gate, including Xiao Luoli.
Nuo Ji was dressed in a king's robe. He was rough and bold, but he also had the arrogance and dominance of a king. His eyes were dark, and his calmness and composure made no one dare to underestimate him.
Xiao Luoli walked forward with a sincere and polite smile to welcome him. "Welcome, Khagan Noji!" This Nuo Ji did not seem to be a simple person. He had thought that Nanjie's strength would be weakened after the change of dynasties. However, after Nuo Ji succeeded to the throne, he dared to personally lead people to the Central Plains. He was afraid that Nanjie's internal affairs had long been stable under his control. He couldn't touch Nanjie for the time being…Not only that, he had to maintain a good relationship with her…
"Your Majesty, you're too polite. This king's main purpose for coming here this time is to mend the relationship. I hope that the Heavenly Cosmic Majestic Empire and Southern Ram will live in harmony for generations and that the people will be free from the scourge of war.”Nuo Ji emphasized the last four words and looked at Xiao Luochi confidently.
"What Khagan Nuoji said is exactly what I want. I hope that the two countries will form an alliance forever!”Xiao Luochi threw back his words, and his face was calm. This Nuoji was really confident to the point of being conceited. He actually used secret language to threaten them in such an occasion!
Hearing Xiao Luochi's words, Nuo Ji's chiseled face revealed a bright smile. After Xiao Luochi made a gesture of 'please,' he also bowed back. Xiao Luochi isn't simple either. Ah Li, you have to be careful!
This was the first time the two king tiers had fought in secret, and it ended with a tie. However, this exchange had left a deep impression on both of them. Their opponents were not easy to deal with, and they were probably very difficult to deal with!
The welcoming ceremony ended in a grand and warm atmosphere. As the banquet was a state banquet, it was held in the main hall of the Imperial Court.
Looking at the singing and dancing in the hall, although Nuo Ji said polite words of praise, he felt that there was no interest in it. It was too artificial and too routine. The dancers seemed to have no soul at all!
Xiao Luochi had been watching Nuo Ji's reaction throughout the meal. Seeing that he seemed to be absent-minded and not as interested as the other ministers, he said,""Is Khagan Noji dissatisfied with these songs and dances? I've ordered a replacement. What style does Khagan Noji admire?”
"Er, Your Majesty, there's no need to trouble yourself. The dance of the Central Plains has its own style. I'm afraid that no one here will dance the kind of dance I want to see.”Although he didn't want to say this, it didn't matter since Xiao Luochi asked. She wanted a dance that was powerful and unrestrained.
"Your Majesty, the Khagan must have preferred those bold and unrestrained dances.”Imperial Concubine Rong sat beside Xiao Luochi and whispered.
Xiao Luochi knew that, but the dance of the people of the Central Plains was more delicate, gentle, and gorgeous. That kind of dance...
"Your Majesty, it's said that Noble Lord Feng is very skilled in that kind of dance. Why don't you perform a dance and show off your talent? Don't let Khagan Nuoji laugh at us, the mighty Heavenly Cosmic Empire, for having no one!”Imperial Concubine Rong had done it on purpose. Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and Nuo Ji could hear it. She wanted to make that man lose face. Wasn't he a prostitute from a brothel? She would let him dance to his heart's content!
If it weren't for the fact that there were so many people present, Xiao Luochi would have killed Imperial Concubine Rong with a slap. Putting aside the fact that she did not know if Kaoru could dance, Kaoru might not even be willing to let him dance in front of everyone! If he forced Kaoru this time, there would only be two outcomes: Firstly, if he did not come, he would lose face even more. Furthermore, he would lose the face of the entire Heavenly Cosmic Empire. Second, he was here, but his heart would be further away from her. If Kaoru liked this kind of occasion, why would she mind other people's opinions? The seat beside her tonight would definitely be his!
Nuo Ji sat at the side and listened to the conversation between the two. His eyebrows were raised a little. He was indeed curious. Why did Xiao Luochi feel so awkward when talking about this person? It was an honor to perform at a state banquet, even if it was a concubine. Did Xiao Luochi treasure him so much? Another man…Hmph, was it popular to take in male pets in Heavenly Cosmic recently? "Your Majesty, if there's someone with such talent, why don't you give it a try and broaden my horizons?”
"Since Khagan Nuoji has said so, zhen will let zhen's beloved concubine try her best.”He really had no choice but to agree. Xiao Luochi had no choice but to call a eunuch over. He whispered a few words into his ear and then let him leave.
Xiao Luoli, who was sitting on the other side of Xiao Luochi, heard the conversation between Xiao Luochi and Nuo Ji. Her face became a little gloomy, flustered, and a little angry. The fingers that were holding the table legs tightened, turning from red to white to blue. Xiao Luochi, you actually asked Xun to come out and dance!
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