Longze Jing also came for Dongfang Lanâs birthday. Li Yun Qing and Shangguan Wu Ji also came with him.
Originally, Longze Jing Tian had to return to his country. However, after Murong Qi Qiâs identity was exposed, he stayed put. Taking Murong Qi Qi as wife was his wish. If he didnât achieve this, then he wouldnât give up.
As for Li Yun Qing and Shangguan Wu Ji, they were more worried about Murong Qi Qi. No matter if itâs Murong Qi Qi or Feng Qi Qi, in Li Yun Qingâs and Shangguan Wu Jiâs eyes, she was the person they cared about.
They were shocked at Murong Qi Qiâs true identity. The two wanted to visit Murong Qi Qi at Nan Lin wangfu,1 but they were stopped by Feng Cangâs people. Only because of the empress dowagerâs birthday were they able to see her.
It was just, after seeing Murong Qi Qi, no matter if it was Li Yun Qing or Shangguan Wu Ji, their hearts received a huge impact. No matter how exaggerated the rumors were outside, no matter how noble Murong Qi Qiâs real identity was, it wasnât as real as seeing it with their own eyes.
Aside from that pair of eyes, which was still as quick-witted as before, this personâs facial features had changed completely. They couldnât see the âoriginalâ appearance anymore.
It turned out that she was such a beauty...
Seeing the Murong Qi Qi sitting beside Feng Cang, Li Yun Qing was in trance for a while. That pair of man and woman was like immortals. If it wasnât because the blood relationship hindered, they wouldâve been the most suitable people of this world. It was just, fate played with people, making such a change happen...
Now, Shangguan Wu Ji finally understood why he and Murong Qi Qi always brushed past each other and didnât have any intersection. Because, between them was the hatred of Feng clan and Shangguan clan.
All the outstanding males of Shangguan clan died on the battle at Yandang mountain. The one who led Bei Zhouâs army back then was Murong Qi Qiâs father...Feng Xie.
If, before Murong Qi Qiâs identity had been exposed, sheâd let him take her away, Shangguan Wu Ji wouldâve taken Murong Qi Qi away without turning back. However, after seeing such a Murong Qi Qi now, seeing the identity behind her, a thing called âpersistâ of the clan instantaneously collapsed in Shangguan Wu Jiâs heart.
Why? Why not leave him with a beautiful memory? Why cast a steel wall between them to separate them?
Since he was young, Shangguan Wu Jiâs dream was to become a great general and beat Bei Zhou.
For this dream, he bore many hardships and sweated a lot. Once, he even thought about going against Feng Cang for Murong Qi Qi. However, now these two people were actually siblings. Murong Qi Qi was actually Feng clanâs daughter. This made Shangguan Wu Jiâs footsteps for revenge be stiffened and he wasnât able to move forward, but also couldnât move backwards...
Looking from afar at the happy smile on Murong Qi Qiâs face, Shangguan Wu Jiâs heart was in very much pain. Even if he persisted, those lives of Shangguan clan, whoâd died at Feng Xieâs hand, and those black tablets in Shangguan clanâs ancestral hall would let him unable to persist.
âWu Ji, let go...,â Li Yun Qing seemed like he understood Shangguan Wu Jiâs thoughts. âDisregarding the hatred between the countries and the families, if you love her, you should wish for her happiness, isnât right?â
Li Yun Qingâs words heavily hit Shangguan Wu Jiâs heart.
Letting go was difficult. Picking up was also difficult. If one day, he and Feng Cang confronted each other on the battlefield; she as Feng clanâs daughter would certainly stand at Feng Cangâs side. How could he attack the woman he loves?!
Bei Zhouâs officials didnât bother with the thoughts of Xi Qiâs subjects. Their attention was on Murong Qi Qi. Although in this world, there were many beauties, but such a beauty like Murong Qi Qi, who was capable of causing the downfall of a city or state, was very rare.
Sheâd inherited her mother Wanyan Ming Yueâs beauty, but that pair of unyielding eyes was very much like Feng Xieâs. Just looking at Murong Qi Qiâs appearance made everyone certain that this girl was truly Feng clanâs blood.
Everyone was paying attention to Murong Qi Qi. Only Wanyan Bao Zhu pressed her lips tightly together.
Since the moment Longze Jing Tian had arrived, her eyes had been locked on Longze Jing Tian. No matter if she was Murong Xin Lian or Wanyan Bao Zhu, she wanted to sit on the position of Jing wangfei2 But ever since Longze Jing Tian had appeared, his eyes had been looking at Murong Qi Qi, full of love. How could Wanyan Bao Zhu accept this?
That woman, when she was Murong Qi Qi, sheâd already spoiled her good matter. Now that she became Feng Qi Qi, she still attracted bees and butterflies. So hateful! Could it be that this woman was born to restrain her? She wasnât resigned! She couldnât accept it!
Thinking about all the things sheâd suffered because of Murong Qi Qi, Wanyan Bao Zhuâs heart would be in pain. She must get this shame back! She couldnât not calculate this bill!
Thinking till here, Wanyan Bao Zhu looked at the empress dowager who was sitting in a high place. Today was the empress dowagerâs birthday. Everyone would offer their gift. She had long prepared her gift. By then, she must defeat Murong Qi Qi!
Since it was Dongfang Lanâs birthday, this palace feast was exceptionally lively. Above were the emperor and empress. Below were the princes and princesses. Everyone needed to prepare a gift for Dongfang Lan. When it was Wanyan Bao Zhuâs turn, her gift was a string of red sandalwood Buddha beads.
âImperial grandmother, granddaughter polished these beads one by one and the word âBuddhaâ was also carved one by one by granddaughter. Granddaughter also specifically invited a monk to bless them!â
When Wanyan Bao Zhuâs Buddha beads were presented, Dongfang Lan liked them very much. She repeatedly said, âGood.â
âBao Zhu is very sensible! You were thoughtful!â Wanyan Lie nodded with satisfaction. The daughter being filial, for a father was a thing worthy to be happy about. In particular, every one of the red sandalwood was mellow round and artificially grinded. She mustâve spent some time on it. It seemed that Wanyan Bao Zhu mustâve long begun to prepare for this gift!
The princessâs gift received the empress dowagerâs and the emperorâs approval. The officials also went along and, one by one, praised princessâs filial piety. Listening to these words, Wanyan Bao Zhu didnât reveal a proud face. She still had a look of modesty.
âNo arrogance, good! Bao Zhu is big and sensible now. Zhen3 is very pleased!â
While talking, Wanyan Lie looked at Longze Jing Tian. Heâs quite satisfied with this Xi Qiâs wangye.4 At least, he has the talent and looks. In the future, he may get the throne. Before, Wanyan Bao Zhu had shown her love for Longze Jing Tian. Since his daughter liked him, he, as the emperor father, should match them.
âJing wang, zhen heard that your marriage hasnât been arranged yet! Donât know if youâve someone you like.â
Wanyan Lieâs sudden words pulled Longze Jing Tian out of his thoughts. He immediately stood up and bowed at Wanyan Lie, âBenwang5 fancy Bei Zhouâs princess...â
Hearing this, Feng Cangâs hand paused and his eyelashes dropped slightly. The hand scratching Murong Qi Qi also stopped, âQing Qing, that stinky fly is damn annoying!â
To Feng Cangâs jealousy, Murong Qi Qi would like to give a kiss as consolation. However, now they were in public. Because of their identity as siblings, Murong Qi Qi could only turn her hand. Her fingers gently touched Feng Cangâs palm. âCang, you should be happy!â
âHappy?â Feng Cang raised an eyebrow and looked at Murong Qi Qiâs pink face. If it wasnât because there were many people around, he wouldâve like to bitten her and get a taste of her.
âIt means your eyes are good! The more people who like me, the more it proves that youâve good eyes and picked the best treasure of this world!â
âOh...â Towards Murong Qi Qiâs words, Feng Cang could only reach out and pinch her nose. âWhy is it that every time in front of Qing Qing, I would get a clumsy tongue? Could it be that Qing Qing was sent by the heaven too restrain me?â
âYouâre right! Before I came, god told me that my mission in this life is to let you surrender and save the girls from water and fire. By then, I wonât need to go to hell. Now, I gave up my everything and went into your prison in order to let you surrender.â
It was rare for Murong Qi Qi to say so many sweet words. It made Feng Cang like her even more. Though they got along before, Murong Qi Qi was always too reserved and somewhat wasnât able to let herself go. Ever since they began to live and sleep together, the defense of this little woman collapsed bit by bit. This was good news!
âQing Qing, youâre too right!â Feng Cangâs lips went to Murong Qi Qiâs ear and gently whispered in her ear. The hoarse manly voice full of temptation with a light heat surrounded Murong Qi Qiâs ears. It teased her hearing and the sense of touch around her ear.
âSince your mission is like this, why donât I help you to the end? Tonight, you can let me surrender!â
âCough, cough!â Feng Cangâs words made Murong Qi Qiâs face turn completely red. She wasnât a two or three years old child and also passed the ignorant period. She could feel the piece of hotness pasted against her body every night.
This man abided to his promise and waited for her to open her mouth. He waited for her to give herself to him. So, even if he was stirring, but he suppressed his feelings of wanting her. He just hugged her and never stepped over the line.
Now, he said it in the open making Murong Qi Qi a bit shy. Not a while later, in her eyes was a cloud of fire.
âWhat do you think, Qing Qing...?â
Suddenly, Feng Cang had the mind to throw himself on Murong Qi Qi. Those ill-intentioned eyes deeply irritated him and made him unable to be the gentleman, unable to wait any longer; making him wish he could return to the wangfu now, press her on the bed and make her whole body full of his marks. So, those stinky men wouldnât put their thoughts on his Qing Qing again.
âGood!â Murong Qi Qi nodded her head shyly. Her words made Feng Cang stunned for half a day.
What did he hear? His little woman actually said âgoodâ? He didnât hear wrong, right?! Feng Cang was stunned. His eyes looked with disbelief at Murong Qi Qi. He thought Murong Qi Qi would be like usual and say no shyly. He didnât expect that she would suddenly say good. It wasnât that he had heard wrong, right?
âQing Qing, did you understand my meaning?â Feng Cang licked his dry lips, âThe surrender I talked about, do you know what that meant?â His surrender was not the âdeliver all living creature from sufferingâ from the Buddha teachings. What he wanted was to cross her river...
âAnnoying!â Feng Cangâs questions made Murong Qi Qi turn her face to not look at that devilishly beautiful face and let herself be tempted by this man.
It wasnât easy for her to summon the courage to agree. This man still foolishly asked if she understood the meaning of his words. Could it be that she looked like a white rabbit who didnât know anything about the world? Or, was he forcing her to say those words which will let people blush?
âQing Qing, say, ah. Say what your meaning is!â
Murong Qi Qi completely made all the itchiness of Feng Cangâs heart come. He was like a child and wrapped himself around Murong Qi Qi. He had to hear exactly what she meant. He wasnât sure if Murong Qi Qi had truly agreed. Was it really so simple and so easy? It was so simple that he began to doubt his hearing!
âQing Qing...â Feng Cang gently shook Murong Qi Qiâs sleeves. How pitiful his expression could be, was how pitiful it was. Especially since that devilishly beautiful pair of eyes was full of whining. This sweet honey wrapped around Murong Qi Qiâs heart.
âQing Qing...â
Not waiting for Feng Cang to finish, Longze Jing Tianâs voice was heard, âThe person benwang fancy is princess Zhen Guo and not princess Bao Zhu.â
Even if Feng Cang still wanted to be sweet with Murong Qi Qi, but after hearing the words âprincess Zhen Guoâ, he also stopped. It turned out that when this couple was flirting, Wanyan Lie proposed to let Wanyan Bao Zhu marry Longze Jing Tian. He didnât expect to be refused by Longze Jing Tian on the spot.
âBenwang objects!â Without being able to take much into consideration, Feng Cang stood up and interrupted Longze Jing Tian. âBenwang doesnât agree!â
For a time, the atmosphere was pushed to the highest level. Nan Lin wang going against Jing wang was all for princess Zhen Guo. What meaning was there inside this? Everyone was fathoming in their hearts.
Now, in everyoneâs heart, Murong Qi Qi was in an awkward position. Both men were dragons among humans. They both fought for her and both had some relation with her.
One was Longze Jing Tian who had a marriage arrangement with her and also the one who wrote the âbreaking off engagement letterâ. The other was Feng Cang whoâd married her and ended up with the identity of siblings. Speaking of this, both were closely related to Murong Qi Qi. Now, the two were fighting. There would be a good play to watch!
âNan Lin wang, benwang loves your little sister from the bottom of my heart...â While saying âlittle sisterâ, Longze Jing Tian deliberately highlighted the two words as if reminding Feng Cang that Murong Qi Qi was his little sister, that he shouldnât continue to dream and itâs better to let her marry him (LJT)!
âExactly because Qi Qi is benwangâs little sister. Thatâs why this brother-in-law should be able to enter benwangâs eyes!â
Feng Cang simply didnât buy Longze Jing Tianâs words. What little sister? That is just a floating cloud! Murong Qi Qi is his woman. He wonât let go. Now, in Feng Cangâs eyes, Longze Jing Tian, this stinky fly, was more and more displeasing to the eyes.
Feng Cangâs overbearing manner was outside of Longze Jing Tianâs expectations. Originally, he thought that Feng Cang would avoid the talk about their âsiblingâs loveâ like a taboo. He didnât expect that the other party would become bold and self-confident.
âBenwang is asking marriage from your countryâs emperor. Benwang fears that you have no say in princess Zhen Guoâs marriage.â
Longze Jing directly put out Wanyan Lie. He was convinced that here, there was no one more suitable for Murong Qi Qi than him. That was why he was so confident. After all, Wanyan Lie was an emperor. As long as he opened his mouth, even if Feng Cang disagreed, he (FC) wouldnât be able to revolt!
However, it seemed that Wanyan Lie also didnât buy Longze Jing Tianâs words. He directly said, âZhen has long promised princess Zhen Guo that she could decide on her marriage.â
Now, Murong Qi Qi was happy. This Wanyan Lie was really interesting. Why did she never hear about that? Now, Wanyan Lie said it like that; besides, it was in front of the officials. Could this be considered the golden mouth spoke jaded words and that this was a decree to her?
âThanking uncle!â This âuncleâ came from the bottom of Murong Qi Qiâs heart. As long as thereâs this decree; if thereâs someone who wanted to forcefully marry her, she could kill him on the spot. This was the same as giving her a protective talisman!
This sweet âuncleâ from Murong Qi Qi made Wanyan Lieâs mood very good. Because of this decree, she laughed from the bottom of her heart. This made Wanyan Lieâs heart go soft. He gave her this decree, hoping that she and Feng Cang would make good use of it! He knew that kind of unrequited love very well. So, he didnât want the younger generation to also experience it.
When did the emperor promise Murong Qi Qi this? Li Bing and crown prince Wanyan Hong exchanged a glance. Theyâve never heard about this thing. Could it be a decree given in private? If it was like that, Murong Qi Qi could decide on her marriage. The goal they wanted to achieve, could only be achieved through Murong Qi Qi.
At the same time, Lin Ke Xin looked once at second son Wanyan Yi. Seeing that her sonâs expression was calm, Lin Ke Xin was very satisfied. Remaining calm in the face of events is the style of an emperor! No matter what, she must help Wanyan Yi get Murong Qi Qi!
Wanyan Lieâs words were undoubtedly the same as rejecting Longze Jing Tian. It was just, he wasnât willing to accept it. He looked at Murong Qi Qi again, âPrincess Zhen Guo, benwang has long admired you and wants to take you as my wife!â
Seeing that Longze Jing Tian didnât want to give up, Murong Qi Qiâs smiling face immediately disappeared, âJing wang, I donât love you. I will only marry the man I love and will only give birth to children from the man I love.â
âWe can cultivate our feelings! I will wait!â
Longze hurriedly said that and his eyes became eager. I beg you, donât reject me. I was wrong before! I beg you, give me one more chance! Longze Jing Tian prayed in his heart. He wished that he could hear the three words âI am willingâ from Murong Qi Qi.
âSorry! I donât love you! Now, I donât; in the future, I also wonât. Never will I love you.â
One ânever will I love youâ killed Longze Jing Tianâs thoughts. In just a moment, Longze Jing Tianâs expression was like the dead. The original handsome face became full of injuries because of this.
âI know that you resent me; resent me for turning the rights and wrongs of the matter and wrote the âbreaking off engagement letterâ to you! I was wrong! I really regret it...â
Murong Qi Qi frowned at Longze Jing Tianâs words. It wasnât because of this reason that sheâd rejected Longze Jing Tian. The other partyâs behavior was like harrasment to Murong Qi Qi.
âI think youâve got it wrong. Iâve never have loved you. Without love, how could there be hate?! Jing wang, you think too highly of yourself!â
Murong Qi Qiâs words made Feng Cang almost pick her up and cheer. Why did this little woman become more pleasing to the eyes, the more he looked?
âWell said!â Wanyan Kang cheered for Murong Qi Qi. He had long found Longze Jing Tian displeasing to the eyes. Heâd actually pushed cousin brother to a corner. He truly didnât want to live anymore! Why didnât he look at his appearance? Does he think that heâs worthy of cousin-in-law?!
1. Wangfu: residence of the prince of first rank
2. Wangfei: main wife/consort of the prince of first rank
3. Zhen: I, used by the emperor
4. Wang/wangye: prince of first rank
5. Benwang: this king/ I, used by the prince of first rank