âMy mother also liked plum blossoms...,â Murong Qi Qi whispered as she gently stroked the bright red flowers.
Murong Qi Qiâs words let Wanyan Lie get lost in wild and fanciful thoughts. The way he looked at Murong Qi Qi also became gentler. It seemed that many years ago, Ming Yue had also dressed like this and stood in the plum blossom garden very beautifully. Until now, he was unable to forget it.
âThatâs right, ah! Ming Yue likes plum blossoms the most...â
While saying this, Wanyan Lieâs voice had a trace of loneliness in it, surprising Murong Qi Qi.
Why, whenever he mentioned Wanyan Ming Yue, Wanyan Lieâs tone sounded so sad? Sheâd heard that when Wanyan Ming Yue was alive, this big brother loved her very much and wished to get the stars from the sky for her. If this love was real, then why would Wanyan Lie plan that matter of Yandang mountain? Why did he plot against the husband and wife, Feng Xie and Wanyan Ming Yue? And why did he put all hatred on Feng Cang?
This man was full of complex contradictions. In the end, what kind of secrets were there?
âWhatâs the matter?â Seeing Murong Qi Qi staring at him, Wanyan Lie smiled gently. Wanyan Ming Yue was the number one beauty of the world; as her big brother, when Wanyan Lie was young, he was also a handsome man. Even now, though he had become old, but his bearing was still out of the ordinary and didnât show an old state.
âUncle, I like this Long Autumn palace very much. In the future, I will come here often.â
Murong Qi Qiâs words made Wanyan Lieâs mood very good. He wanted to tell his good news to Ming Yue immediately; to let her know that heâd found her daughter, that heâd found her baby!
Murong Qi Qi stayed for a long time in Long Autumn palace. Wanyan Lie accompanied by her side. He introduced everything of Long Autumn palace to her. When they arrived at the place where Yue Lan Zhi had previously lived, Murong Qi Qi discovered that this place had been sealed off.
âYou said it was bad luck, so zhen1 let people seal it. Anyway, this place is big. You could choose any place you like and live there.â
âMm!â Murong Qi Qi nodded. She turned and looked at the yellow seal on the red door. Then, she left Long Autumn palace with Wanyan Lie.
Although, sheâd entered the palace this time because of Lin Ke Xinâs invitation, but in the end, Murong Qi Qi didnât talk much with Lin Ke Xin. After sheâd left Long autumn palace, she had been sent out of the palace by Wanyan Lie. Feng Cang heard that Murong Qi Qi had returned to the wangfu,2 so he didnât say anything further and also left.
And Wanyan Lieâs actions made Lin Ke Xinâs heart feel even more uneasy.
What did the emperor mean? She (MQQ) was obviously someone sheâd invited, but sheâd only stayed for a short time in her Jingxin hall. She (LKX) didnât even had time to let Wanyan Yi and Murong Qi Qi cultivate feelings before she (MQQ) was taken away by Wanyan Lie. Later, heâd even personally let Jing De send Murong Qi Qi back to the wangfu.
Could it be that her Jingxin hall was a place with severe floods and fierce beasts? Was he worried that she would swallow Murong Qi Qi? Or was it that the emperor had other thoughts?
Severe floods and fierce beasts: extremely dangerous or threatening
Lin Ke Xin wondered about the emperorâs thoughts for a long time. In the end, she concluded that in Wanyan Lieâs heart, the position of crown prince was still unshakeable. Wanyan Lie had seen through her plan. Although he didnât say anything, but he directly blocked the interaction between Wanyan Yi and Murong Qi Qi. Was this not obviously showing that he was helping Wanyan Hong?
It seemed that she needed to use some unscrupulous means! Instantly, Lin Ke Xin thought of Wanyan Kang.
Wanyan Kang had seemed very close with Murong Qi Qi. Since the emperor wanted to obstruct, then donât blame her for using another way to achieve her purpose! This throne is her Yi erâs!3 Only her Wanyan Yi was the most suitable candidate for that position!
After she had been sent back to Nan Lin wangfu, Murong Qi Qi saw two acquaintances as soon as sheâd entered. One was Longze Jing Tian. The other was Bai Yi Yue. Murong Qi Qi was somewhat surprised at the appearance of these two.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âMiss Murong, are you really general Feng Xie and princess Ming Yueâs daughter?â Seeing that unfamiliar face, Bai Yi Yue couldnât believe her eyes. After hearing Murong Qi Qiâs story, Bai Yi Yue had the feeling of being deceived.
âI am.â Murong Qi Qi couldnât guess the complex feelings in Bai Yi Yueâs eyes nor understand them. It was just, why was the thing called âhateâ in Bai Yi Yueâs eyes?
âYou lied to me!â The voice of the always gentle like water Bai Yi Yue rose. Her tone became sharp, âI saw you as my good friend. I didnât think that you would actually lie to me!â
âYi Yue, I also just recently found out about it...â
âI donât want to listen!â Bai Yi Yue roared this sentence. She fiercely glared at Murong Qi Qiâs face, âI was blind and took a wrong friend! In the future, you are no longer my friend! Iâm also unworthy to associate with princess Zhen Guo!â
Leaving this sentence behind, Bai Yi Yue ran out of Nan Lin wangfu.
âYi Yue!â Murong Qi Qi wanted to chase after her, but as soon as she left the place, she saw that there was no longer any trace of Bai Yi Yue. Murong Qi Qi was very worried about her. She saw Ruyi nearby and immediately stopped him, âRuyi, help me protect miss Bai! I am afraid that she will do something foolish!â
After hearing Bai Yi Yueâs situation, Ruyi nodded and went to search for Bai Yi Yue.
âDo you know why miss Bai was like that?â Longze Jing Tian came up behind Murong Qi Qi. Seeing her worried face, he explained, âYi Yue (Remembering Yue), Yi Yue; when miss Baiâs father named her, in his heart, he was thinking of another woman. That person was your mother, princess Ming Yue...â
After Longze Jing Tian said this, Murong Qi Qi understood. She remembered those words Bai Yi Yue had said on the sixth test in the pagoda.
âFather, is mother really just that womanâs substitute? Yi Yue, Yi Yue, could it be that father really couldnât forget that woman named Ming Yue? Father, mother waited for you so many years, why are you so cruel? Actually, daughter hates the name Yi Yue very much, because daughter...feel heartache for mother...â
So, it was like this. Murong Qi Qi finally understood. No wonder when Bai Yi Yue looked at her, her eyes were filled with hate. Presumably, she was crying injustice for her mother!
âThis matter doesnât have anything to do with you. Donât blame yourself. Miss Bai is a sensible person. She would understand!â After seeing that Murong Qi Qi really cared about this friend Bai Yi Yue, Longze Jing softly comforted at her side.
I hope so...Murong Qi Qi was thinking in her heart. She regarded Bai Yi Yue as her true friend and didnât want to lose her. She didnât want to become like this and let the grievances of the parents affect their friendship.
Fortunately, there was Ruyi who would take care of her. Presumably, nothing would happen to Bai Yi Yue in the meantime. Murong Qi Qi felt slightly more at ease. She looked at Longze Jing Tian, âJing wangye, why did you come today?â
âI especially came to show my gratitude to princess for saving my life!â
Longze Jing Tianâs words were vague. Murong Qi Qi didnât understand. Seeing that she didnât comprehend his words, Longze Jing Tian reminded her, âBack when I was being chased, it was princess whoâd saved me. That time, princess said that youâre Du Xian Er...â
âOh...â Hearing Longze Jing Tian had brought up the past, Murong Qi Qi chuckled, âIt was only a slight effort, wangye4 shouldnât be concerned about it.â
âAlthough in princessâs heart, it was only a trivial matter, but benwang5 had always put princess in my heart.â
Longze Jing Tian stepped forward and caught the scent of the green apple fragrance coming from Murong Qi Qiâs body. His heart was immediately moved. Fortunately, he didnât miss her! Fortunately, he didnât give up! Fortunately, they still had a chance...
âDoes wangye intend to repay me?â Murong Qi Qi took one step to a side. She didnât like people getting so close to her, aside from Feng Cang.
Murong Qi Qiâs âwithdrawalâ made Longze Jing Tian laugh bitterly in his heart. It seemed that heâd offended her very badly in the past. So, now she didnât even want to give him any chance. âItâs me, I want to repay princess. I just donât know how to show my gratitude!â
âVery simple! Firstly, bengong6 likes money. Although in the past, wangye has indeed given me gold. But, if five hundred thousand made wangye feel that it didnât match your status, you could add more money. Secondly, bengong is tired and wants to sleep. Troubling wangye to go back. Bengong needs to go get my lost sleep back!â
These two points blocked Longze Jing Tianâs mouth completely. He thought that the debt of gratitude would be repaid with the flesh. He thought that since Murong Qi Qi and Feng Cang had no chance, he could take advantage of this opportunity and marry Murong Qi Qi. He didnât expect that the other party would only have two requirements: one was money, the other was f*** off. This woman really didnât give him face.
âXian Er...â Seeing that Murong Qi Qi had turned and wanted to leave, Longze Jing Tian reached out and grabbed Murong Qi Qiâs wrist. âXian Er, give me one more chance, alright? Originally, you were engaged to me. Originally, you wouldâve been my wangfei!â7
âLet go!â Murong Qi Qi wanted to take back her hand. She didnât expect that Longze Jing Tianâs hand was like shackles and firmly locked her in place.
âNo!â Longze Jing Tian gritted his teeth and looked at that beautiful face of Murong Qi Qi. âBenwang once let go and almost let benwang brush past the love of benwangâs life. Now, benwang has finally gotten the opportunity. This time, benwang absolutely wonât let go, absolutely...â
Not waiting for Longze Jing Tian to finish, a figure in white appeared in front of him. The next moment, Longze Jing Tian felt pain in his lower abdomen. He was directly sent flying with a kick. With a âboomâ sound, he fell on the ground.
âServants, close the door, let the dogs out...â Feng Cang held Murong Qi Qiâs waist and looked coldly at Longze Jing Tian. He only came a bit late. He didnât expect that such a big and stinky fly would appear. He (LJT) actually touched Murong Qi Qiâs wrist! This is his! His!
âCough, cough!â
Longze Jing Tian clutched his abdomen and painfully curled on the ground. He didnât think that Feng Cang would appear so suddenly. He also didnât expect that Feng Cangâs kick would be so powerful. A piercing pain came from his abdomen. That kick had been really strong.
Now, Feng Cang said âClose the door, let the dogs outâ; what did Feng Cang take him for?
âWangye, are you leaving by yourself or do you want us to shoo you away?â Feng Qi led a group of people towards him and they all surrounded Longze Jing Tian. Everyone glared at Longze Jing Tian, and if heâd said, âI wonât leaveâ, they would be very willing to lift him up and throw him out.
A countryâs wangye being thrown out; how shameful would that be?! Longze Jing Tian struggled and stood up by himself, âBenwang will leave by myself!â
Before he stepped out of wangfu, Longze Jing Tian turned once more to look at Murong Qi Qi, âXian Er, I wonât give up! I definitely wonât let go!â
âGet out...â There was obviously anger in Feng Cangâs voice. His tone reached Longze Jing Tian. It made his ears feel a piercing pain. Longze Jing Tian quickly clutched his ears. How sorry his figure could be, was how sorry his figure was now.
âBang...â Not waiting for Longze Jing Tian to take a breath, Nan Lin wangfuâs entrance closed with a bang. He was thoroughly closed out and couldnât see Murong Qi Qiâs figure again.
I wonât give up! Youâre mine! I wonât give up! Longze Jing Tian clenched his fists and fiercely turned back. He looked back once again at the red door. Murong Qi Qi was the bride heâd set his eyes on. He wonât give up. He would never give up!
Inside Tingsong building, Feng Cang was full of vinegar. He bit Murong Qi Qiâs ear like an angry little animal and vented the dissatisfaction in his heart.
âWangye, thereâs really nothing between us. You have to believe me!â The warmth from her ear made Murong Qi Qiâs whole body feel itchy. She quickly dodged his bite.
âHumph! You call him wangye. You also call me wangye. I donât even know which wangye youâre calling!â
Feng Cang put his arms over each other and pouted angrily. The originally almost transparent face, because of anger, had become red like an apple, making people couldnât help but want to kiss that face.
And that pair of devilish beautifully eyes were now full of fire. At his Qing Qingâs side, there were so many flies. The big one called Longze Jing Tian actually chased her to the wangfu and also grabbed her wrist. How could he not be angry?!
Feng Cang was arrogant and lovable. Murong Qi Qi could only go to him and give him a superficial kiss on the face. âHow about I call you something else? What do you like? For example, Cang, Cang Cang, little Cang Cang, beloved, darling, baby...â
Only when Murong Qi Qi recited a series of nicknames, did Feng Cangâs face become a bit better, âIn any case, I donât want a popularized nickname! Lest I couldnât tell if youâre calling me or calling Longze Jing Tian!â
Feng Cang saying this, let Murong Qi Qi know that he truly was angered by Longze Jing Tianâs matter. She didnât expect that when this man is jealous, his temper was really bad. However, getting jealous meant that he cared about her. This was something to be happy about. When a man didnât care about you anymore, no matter what you do, even if you eloped, he wouldnât have an opinion!
âHow about we kill him?â
Feng Cang clapped at Murong Qi Qiâs suggestion, âGreat! I heard that Moyu is the best at assassinations. Qing Qing, why donât we ask Moyuâs killers to kill Longze Jing Tian? What do you think?â
When Feng Cang mentioned Moyu, Murong Qi Qiâs eyes couldnât help but twitch a while. What did Feng Cang hear? Could he know that sheâs Du Xian Er? If he knew that sheâs that killer who was like a serpent from those rumors, what would he think?
âForget it, donât kill him. After all, heâs still in Bei Zhou. If something happens to him, Xi Qi would certainly make trouble for Bei Zhou.â Not waiting for Murong Qi Qi to speak, Feng Cang immediately changed his opinion and kindly left Longze Jing Tianâs life intact.
Just when Murong Qi Qi was thinking about why Feng Cang had changed his attitude, Feng Cangâs chin was on her forehead, âQing Qing, your heart can only have me, do you know that?! Just the thought of you falling in love with another, makes my heart feel pain as though a dagger was carving it. Qing Qing, youâve already become a part of my life. If I lose you, I donât know what to do...â
These words of affection were what Murong Qi Qi wanted to say, but unexpectedly, Feng Cang said them first.
âCang, I wonât fall in love with another, because youâve already filled my heart and nobody else could enter it.â To this point, Murong Qi Qi could only use such words to express her heart. And the firmness in her watery and full of feelings eyes, made Feng Cangâs worried heart gradually calm down.
âThen, itâs goodâ Feng Cang closed his eyes and kissed Murong Qi Qiâs forehead.
In the afternoon, Feng Cang summoned Nalan Xin to the study.
âGo, go investigate wangfeiâs identity.â The moment Nalan Xin entered, Feng Cang threw a piece of paper at Nalan Xin. After reading the contents, Nalan Xin frowned, âWangye, youâre saying that wangfei may be Moyuâs Du Xian Er?â
âFirstly, go investigate Longze Jing Tian. He was once running away from an assassination. Go investigate whoâd saved him. If it was Du Xian Er, then Du Xian Er is wangfei.â The moment he thought about what he heard during the day, Feng Cangâs heart would feel uneasy.
If Murong Qi Qi was Du Xian Er, then it could explain why every time Guanghua gongzi8 would stake (bet) a thousand pieces of gold on one throw on Murong Qi Qi...
Stake a thousand pieces of gold on one throw: throw away money recklessly.
The rumors of the jianghu9 were that Du Xian Er and Guanghua gongzi were a couple. If Murong Qi Qi was Du Xian Er, then who was Guanghua gongzi? What was their relationship? If they really are lovers, then what should he do?
Feng Cang didnât dare to think further. Ever since he heard that Murong Qi Qi was Du Xian Er, his heart hadnât yet calmed down.
In Feng Cangâs heart, the probability of Murong Qi Qi being Du Xian Er was very high. Du Xian Er was very good at using poisons and Murong Qi Qi was Lian gongzi; being able to save people was also being able to kill people. Those who were proficient in medicine were also proficient in poisons; this matched like a puzzle. Besides, Du Xian Er was beautiful like a fairy, that was why she got the name âXian Erâ. And how could Murong Qi Qiâs outstanding appearance be described with only âXianâ...
Du Xian Er: Du = poison, Xian= fairy/immortal/goddess, Er= term of endearment
If it was determined that Murong Qi Qiâs identity was Du Xian Er, then wouldnât it mean that he had a strong rival...Guanghua gongzi?
The work efficiency of Fu Sheng Men was very high. That night, Nalan Xin returned with the answer. Sure enough, the one who had saved Longze Jing Tian was Murong Qi Qi. Besides, it was because of Du Xian Er that Longze Jing Tian had broken off the engagement and split with Murong Qi Qi. It was just, that fool didnât know Murong Qi Qi was Du Xian Er. Now that he found out, he regretted it. Thatâs why heâd come to look for Murong Qi Qi and continue their fate once again.
âWangye, what should we do?â Seeing that Feng Cangâs face changing from black to white and white to black, Nalan Xin was a bit nervous. Usually, such a situation indicated that masterâs mood was very bad and that someone would die. He didnât know who that unlucky person was.
âShut down Guanghua gongziâs Jue Se Fang and Tong Bao Zhai!â Feng Cang commanded this order with gritted teeth. I donât care who you are! You dare to fight with me over Qi Qi; I will let you regret coming to this world!
1. Zhen: I, used by the emperor
2. Wangfu: residence of the prince of first rank
3. Er: term of endearment
4. Wang/wangye: prince of first rank
5. Benwang: this king/ I, used by the prince of first rank
6. Bengong: this palace/ I, used by females of the imperial family
7. Wangfei: main consort/wife of the prince of first rank
8. Gongzi: young master
9. Jianghu: world of martial arts