by Ning er
By passing the matter of Chu Wang’s heir to Emperor Yu Qian on the surface, she indirectly shifted the gazes of the assassins in the dark to Chu Wang Mansion’s residence, which would also be safer compared to the Chu Xiang Mansion!
However, to Qu Fei Qing, Yun Qian Meng’s ability to underestimate the esteemed princess consort that everyone had taken a fancy to was admirable! Those who had thought that Meng’er wanted to be the princess would never have thought that Yun Qian Meng didn’t have any fantasies about that position at all!
“If that’s the case, then I will pay more attention to the prince!” “Prince, please take a seat!” Seeing that Chu Wang was not about to decide on the next Chu Wang, he smiled and motioned for Chu Nanshan to sit down. He then looked at the still standing Rui Wang, and after giving a few words of explanation to Eunuch Yu, he slowly spoke to Rui Wang, “Fourth Brother, follow Eunuch Yu to change your clothes!”
“Thank you, Imperial Brother!” The Rui Wang bowed respectfully to Emperor Yu Gan, and then followed Eunuch Yu out of the hall!
The crowd, however, did not notice that Matriarch Gu and Ji Shuyu were exchanging glances with each other!
It was unknown whether it was because the two of them were preoccupied, but they felt that when Emperor Yu Gan had scanned the young ladies, he had slightly paused on Qu Fei Qing’s body!
If it wasn’t for Chu Wang stepping out to speak, Emperor Yu Qian would have already chosen Qu Fei Qing as princess consort Rui. It was unknown if it was a coincidence or not, but both of them were filled with gratitude towards Chu Wang!
Chu Nanshan, on the other hand, had returned to his previous sickly state. From time to time, he would cough a few times and even instruct Chu Feiyang to pour some tea.
The hall resounded once again with the sounds of singing and dancing. There were waves of undercurrents hidden within the depressed voices, but they were concealed by the luxurious images on the surface!
“Cousin, that person in the amber brocade robe must be Hai Jun Wang of the Hai Mansion!” At this moment, Xiahou An approached Yun Qian Meng. She stared into the sneering eyes of Hai Chen Xi and asked Yun Qian Meng!
“It’s him!” Seeing that Xiahou An was smart enough to guess Hai Chen Xi’s identity, Yun Qian Meng nodded with a smile. She was curious as to why there were other nobles in the hall, and why Xiahou An was only staring at Hai Chen Xi.
When Xiahou An heard Yun Qian Meng’s question, a tinge of anger surfaced on her face. When she saw that Hai Chen Xi had quietly left the main hall, she could not help but retract his gaze and angrily said, “Who would know him!”
Yun Qian Meng shook her head and snickered when she saw her angry expression. She couldn’t help but mock herself for overthinking things. Even if she had met Xiahou An, it was unlikely that she would fall for Hai Chen Xi so quickly! Not to mention that even if Hai Chen Xi was capable of standing up to Chu Feiyang, Xiahou An wouldn’t lose her composure like this!
As she spoke, everyone saw the neatly dressed and neatly groomed Rui Wang appear at the entrance of the great hall together with the handsome and noble royal family. They could only see him following behind Eunuch Yu as he solemnly walked into the great hall. Out of the corner of his eye, however, he saw the ladies of each family. He even paused slightly when he saw Xiahou An’s heavenly beauty!
Xiahou An was so focused on making a fool of herself in front of Hai Chen Xi that she naturally didn’t notice any details, but Yun Qian Meng had noticed that her attention was focused on everyone in the hall!
Seeing the stunned expression on Xiahou An’s face, Yun Qian Meng’s heart skipped a beat. She smiled as she pulled Xiahou An up and said in a low voice, “I was pretty drunk just now, why don’t you accompany me outside to dissipate the smell of alcohol!”
With that, without waiting for Xiahou An to speak, she quietly pulled her out of the hall!
“What happened to Cousin?” To walk in such a state while feeling lightheaded, be careful of falling down! " Xiahou An only laughed when the two of them walked out of the main hall!
Although Xiahou An had only been with Yun Qian Meng for a few days, she knew that Yun Qian Meng was an extremely calm and collected person. She did not show any signs of anxiety in front of outsiders.
Hearing the girl’s mockery of her, Yun Qian Meng sighed in her heart. If she knew that the Rui Wang had his eyes on her, she would probably jump up and help her escape this calamity. She would be extremely sad!
“Is Cousin dizzy?” “How about I help you go back to the mansion first!” Seeing that Yun Qian Meng was sighing with her head lowered, Xiahou An was filled with concern!
“It’s fine!” It would be better if she came out! “Follow me around and wait until the palace feast is over before you go back!” With that, Yun Qian Meng brought Xiahou An along as they walked along the bluestone path!
At this time, the auspicious snow had just melted, and the temperature was extremely low. The melted snow gradually condensed into ice that threw itself onto the limestone, so the two of them were very careful with every step they took. Otherwise, if they fell, not only would their bodies hurt, they might even be mocked and slandered by the people in the palace!
“Cousin, can you smell a faint fragrance wafting in the air?!” After leaving the grand hall where the incense had been burned, Xiahou An’s voices were immediately silenced by the fragrance of the incense!
“This is the fragrance of the La Mei Flower!” “This time of the year is the season for the flowers. The fragrance is fresh and refreshing. If you put one in your room, the fragrance will last for a long time. It will be much more comfortable than burning incense!” Yun Qian Meng looked at the direction she was standing at, and an image of a palace that might be planted in her mind appeared in her mind!
“Then, Cousin, let’s go back!” “I’ve never seen such a flower in Luo City!” After listening to Yun Qian Meng’s narration, Xiahou An’s curiosity were piqued. They tugged on Yun Qian Meng’s sleeves and shook it coquettishly, making Yun Qian Meng feel really uncomfortable. She raised her hand and tapped her forehead, and could only compromise, “You can’t pick every single plant and tree in the palace, much less break every branch and branch!” “However, if we put La Mei flower in the lotus bag, I believe the Imperial Guards won’t be able to check it either!”
Seeing Yun Qian Meng agree, Xiahou An smiled and nodded. She immediately took out the delicate lotus bag from her belt and held it in her hand, following Yun Qian Meng as she walked along the wall.
Yun Qian Meng, on the other hand, followed the scent towards the area where the fragrance was coming from. In the courtyard behind the main hall, she saw a few La Mei flower. They smiled at each other and quickly walked to the tree, quickly picking the flowers that were blooming!
“I didn’t expect Madam Chu to have such a good mood, picking flowers here!” Unexpectedly, just as the two were in the middle of picking, a slightly cold and mocking voice was heard!
Xiahou An’s hands trembled slightly, and they immediately fell back down!
As for Yun Qian Meng, she furrowed her brows as astonishment flashed in her eyes. After which, she turned around and saw Hai Chen Xi standing behind the two of them. At this moment, he gave off a feeling of unruliness, but the glint in his eyes was so intense that no one would dare to underestimate him!
Especially when he had appeared behind them just now. Yun Qian Meng hadn’t detected his presence or footsteps, which was enough to show that Hai Chen Xi was extraordinary. It made people even more wary of him!
However, if Hai Chen Xi wished to see them screaming in panic, his calculations were wrong. Yun Qian Meng smiled elegantly as he spoke, “Hai Jun Wang is joking!” “I just didn’t think that you would have such a good mood to enjoy the plum blossoms!”
"It’s just that I don’t have the interest of a madam. Not only do I have to admire the plum blossom, I also have to pick the plum blossom! “I believe that when Chu Wang mentioned the matter of attacking the
viscount just now, Madam must be extremely happy in her heart!” As he slowly approached the two of them, Hai Chen Xi had a casual smile on his face. However, the crunching sound of snow under his feet was as terrifying as what he had said!
Yun Qian Meng then took Xiahou An’s hand and gave the best place to admire the plum blossom to Hai Chen Xi. She then brought Xiahou An out, keeping a distance of twenty feet from Hai Chen Xi calmly and rationally.
“The Hai Jun Wang must be joking. Although the matter of him being the lord is a big matter for the Chu Clan, it is not something women and children can participate in. How could I dare to casually express my opinion? I have my grandfather and the emperor to decide, and no one else has any room to peck at me!” Yun Qian Meng skillfully avoided Hai Chen Xi’s question, but at the same time, she was also secretly mocking Hai Chen Xi for being so nosy! When had the people from the Hai Mansion come to criticize and criticize the Chu Clan? If that was the case, then Hai Chen Xi probably wouldn’t have been able to take the seat of the Hai Jun Wang!
Hearing Yun Qian Meng using words to attack him, Hai Chen Xi’s eyes lit up. He felt that Yun Qian Meng was as sharp as he remembered. He couldn’t help but think of that night when he was on the boat. She was also the one protecting her cousin.
But unfortunately, that night, before they could finish their conversation, Hai Tian had already broken it. And this time, there was another impetuous little girl standing beside her!
The faint smile in his eyes was still there, but the gaze that turned towards Xiahou An now contained a hint of sharpness, causing her to feel chilled. She immediately met the gaze of the bottomless Hai Chen Xi, and felt that his eyes were filled with frost, but also with a pool of water that concealed it. Her heart trembled slightly; she didn’t know what kind of man he was, or why he had such an extreme expression!
“An’er, you still haven’t met Hai Jun Wang!” “This time, the one who is on good terms with the Prince of Northern Qi is the younger sister of Hai Jun Wang, Princess He Shun!” Seeing that Hai Chen Xi was looking at Xiahou An with a trace of coldness in his eyes, Yun Qian Meng immediately spoke!
Xiahou An kept the lotus bag in their hands and pinned it to their waists. They slightly blessed Hai Chen Xi as they greeted him lightly, “Greetings, Hai Jun Wang!”
Hai Chen Xi, on the other hand, didn’t pay too much attention to Xiahou An. He turned to Yun Qian Meng with a faint smile in his eyes, while his mind echoed the words Yun Qian Meng had said when she introduced him to Xiahou An!
It was just that she was not used to being stared at by Chu Feiyang’s cousin with eyes filled with killing intent, so Yun Qian Meng used this chance to introduce them to one another and inserted some information about Hai Tian into her words to divert her attention!
It was no wonder that Chu Feiyang had set his eyes on Yun Qian Meng. For a woman with Seven Apertures Mystical Heart, it was no wonder that Jiang Muchen was so regretful that he wished he could destroy the Chu Xiang Mansion!
Chapter 145: part3 | Chu Wang Fei
Princess Consort Chu - C145part3
"Madam Chu, don't forget that it was Chu Xiang and I who sent this little sister to Northern Qi!" Along the way, Chu Xiang's love for his younger sister could be considered to be even greater! " Looking at Yun Qian Meng's impeccable smile and calm gaze, Hai Chen Xi suddenly wanted to break the look on Yun Qian Meng's face. He wanted to see what kind of beautiful face was behind this mask!
"The princess is under the protection of the West Chu, and My husband is following orders. He has to do his best, and that's the only way he can live up to his monthly salary!" "But, how can these be compared to the feelings of the princess when he sent his younger sister away? Presumably, the Jun Wang will be very reluctant to part with his along the way!" Yun Qian Meng had heard too many of his words. If Hai Chen Xi wanted to see her jealous, it would be nonsense! If Chu Feiyang was interested in Hai Tian, how could it be possible for her to take the seat of Madam Chu!
Facing Yun Qian Meng's counterattack, Hai Chen Xi didn't care too much. He shrugged his shoulders and leaned against the tree beside him, a faint fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose. When he gaze met the pretty and confident face of the general, Hai Chen Xi was in a good mood, and he actually wanted to continue the debate with Yun Qian Meng!
"Cousin, I'm tired. It's time for us to go back!" At this moment, Xiahou An and suddenly spoke up!
Even though she wasn't married yet, the admiration in Hai Chen Xi's eyes when he looked at Yun Qian Meng made her cry out in her heart, reminding her!
"We've enjoyed the flowers too, so let's go back!" "Since Hai Jun Wang likes to lean on me so much, then let's properly admire it!" Yun Qian Meng nodded slightly, and together with Xiahou An, they turned to Hai Chen Xi and left.
However, when she turned around, Xiahou An suddenly glared at Hai Chen Xi. The anger in her eyes made Hai Chen Xi frown. He felt that this Chu Feiyang's cousin wasn't someone to be trifled with. She even dared to glare at him!
He could not help but stand up straight. Hai Chen Xi glanced at La Mei before following her into the hall!
At this moment, the hall was filled with laughter and cheers, as if nothing had happened between Rui Wang and Chu Wang!
Rui Wang was sitting among the Princes in his robes. His young and handsome appearance was something that many of the young ladies were discussing secretly even though he was once the prisoner of war of war from an enemy country!
Yun Qian Meng and Xiahou An sat back on their seats. They immediately felt Rui Wang's intoxicated gaze on them, causing Yun Qian Meng to frown as she quickly looked at Chu Feiyang!
Chu Feiyang had been staring at Yun Qian Meng the moment she stepped into the hall. At this moment, seeing her hint at him, he shifted his gaze to Rui Wang, who was sitting at the bottom of the palace. Seeing the excitement in his eyes as he stared at Xiahou An, a sharp glint flashed across Chu Feiyang's eyes.
"Thank you for your concern just now!" At this moment, Jiang Muchen's attention on Yun Qian Meng was no less than Chu Feiyang's. Naturally, he mocked her coldly when he saw the two of them befriend each other.
"Prince is an official of the same dynasty as this one, so of course we have to be more considerate of each other!" I presume that the prince is also very concerned about the issue of my heirs! "Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will not fail Your Highness's expectations so that the Chu Clan's lintels can extend their heirs!" Seeing that Jiang Muchen was not planning on letting him go, Chu Feiyang put down the wine cup in his hand and looked at Jiang Muchen with a smile on his face. His eyes were burning with fury!
Hai Chen Xi returned to his seat and saw Rui Wang slowly turn around. He raised his cup to look at Hai Chen Xi and sneered, "Hai Jun Wang, you probably didn't expect me to come back alive, right?"
Since the other party had already raised his cup, Hai Chen Xi naturally raised the cup of wine in front of him and collided with the Rui King through the air. Immediately after, he said in a light voice, "With the protection of the Emperor, how could the Prince be alright!" I am only regretting the lives of those thirty thousand soldiers! There are no lack of capable generals among them, yet they were all slaughtered by Northern Qi. This county governor could not bear to bear the pain in his heart! In this world, gold is easy to obtain, but talent is hard to come by! "Otherwise, the emperor wouldn't have held the Imperial examinations every three years. This is how he cherished his talent. He didn't think that he would lose so many talented people in a single bet. This is truly a loss to the imperial court, a loss to the Western Chu!"
The Rui Wang was speechless. He could neither spit nor swallow the wine in his mouth. It was as if a cup of poisonous wine was wrapped in his mouth. His tongue was stuck to the tip, but he could not taste it!
"Those soldiers are also people who have a family. It's a good thing that the prince has returned safely!" However, those soldiers' families had not even seen the bones of their loved ones. They must be heartbroken! It was good th
at the king had accepted the challenge today, but the common people did not know that! In their eyes, the prince was trading his sister for this prince. They didn't know if the prince would have the face to stand up in the capital in the future! " Hai Chen Xi's words were like a sharp sword stabbing towards Rui Wang's heart. The Rui Wang's expression immediately turned ugly, the wine cup that he was holding in his two fingers had now changed to a cup, and his entire body was trembling slightly because of Hai Chen Xi's words!
"Fourth brother, why aren't you sitting down? The emperor is looking at you!" At this moment, the silent Duan Wang suddenly turned to look at Rui Wang and reminded him in a low voice.
"It's your younger brother's fault. Thank you for your reminder, Brother!" The priceless wine cup in his hand had been crushed. Rui Wang clenched his teeth and responded with a grunt. He turned around and sat properly with a gloomy expression on his face!
As for Hai Chen Xi, her eyes only glanced indifferently at the back of Duan Wang. A trace of a sneer gradually surfaced in his eyes!
"What's wrong?" "Stunned at the palace banquet?" Noticing Xiahou An's absent-minded expression, Yun Qian Meng asked in a low voice!
"Cousin!" Hearing Yun Qian Meng's caring voice, Xiahou An immediately raised his head, but he didn't know what to say. She picked up the ivory chopsticks in front of her and began to rummage through the delicacies in front of her.
When Yun Qian dreamt that she was like this, she knew that it might have something to do with Hai Chen Xi. She lifted her gaze to look at the opposite side and saw that Hai Chen Xi was sitting alone at the table playing with the wine cup in his hands.
