Murong Zhining sat dispiritedly in the tent lost in thought. Cai Sang had arranged a meal for her, but she wasn’t in the mood to eat.
Cai Sang urged her in a low voice, “Princess, eat a little bit at least. If General comes back and sees you’ve starved yourself thin, he’ll blame me. At least for the sake of your servant, please eat.”
Murong Zhining woke from her trance. “Mm, did the fool eat? Tell Siyao to bring him over and eat together.”
The fool walked happily into the tent. “Wife... hungry...”
Cai Sang threatened menacingly, “Fool, if you don't want to die, don’t ever call Princess that again, you hear me? General will get angry and kill you. You must call her Princess. Come on, try it, princess.”
The fool said with difficulty, “Pri... Prin ... Princess...”
Murong Zhining let Luo Siyao help the fool to eat, but the fool seemed to be eating very well on his own and there was nothing to worry about
The people in commoner’s clothes ran all the way to Chiyun Yuexuan’s area. An old man knelt on the ground and cried, “Reporting to Grand General, those Shangxia soldiers are doing whatever they want in the city, robbing and plundering at will. My daughter and daughter-in-law were also captured by those animals and insulted in their barracks. They want me to relay to General that they’ll kill one person every day. I beg you, please save this city!” Chiyun Yuexuan's eyes burned with hatred. “General Feng, send someone to stabilize them and tell them not to hurt the civilians. Investigate these people and confirm their identity, set up another camp for their temporary shelter.” Heeding the order, Feng Wenbin had the soldiers take these people out. Chiyun Yuexuan’s heart was extremely heavy. If Murong Zhining hadn't repeatedly reassured him, he would have broken into the city alone and fought Yao Shilei to death. Chiyun Yuexuan tried to calm his
Hearing the soldier’s report, Chiyun Yuexuan was furious. “This Yao thief is truly a shrewd fox. He’s very difficult to deal with. If your plan doesn’t work out, just how many people will die by his hand? I can't stand it.” With a confident smile, Murong Zhining comforted the worried Chiyun Yuexuan, “General, go arrange a delicious meal for General Huyan and the soldiers tonight. Don’t let anxiety come over you, I’m worried just watching. Can’t you believe Ning’er for once?” Chiyun Yuexuan still paced anxiously. “You say, should I expect your plan to work or hope that it wouldn’t? Even a battle-hardened general like me is at my wit’s end in this situation. If my wife really wins the city, how am I going to face people?” Murong Zhining gave his chest a light punch. “Is this the time to care about something like that?” Chiyun Yuexuan grimaced. “Goodness! I’m just worried that Ning’er will despise me for being useless, alright?”
Little Ling’er looked at nanny whose face was slightly red from excitement. “Can we really get out of here? I’m scared of those bad guys, they’re always so mean.” Nanny gently caressed the girl’s fuzzy little head. “Don't worry, nanny will take you out of here tomorrow. Look what I’ve got, this is the Illusion Fungus, a very rare mushroom. In the folktale, this mushroom was stained by devil's saliva. My teacher once told me that as long as someone swallows a little bit of this stuff, they’d see the things that you guide them to think or hear of. Once those animals eat this, I’ll be able to take my Little Ling’er out of this evil den.” Nanny showed Little Ling’er a blue mushroom with red spots. Nanny hummed a tune as she cooked with a smile on her face; one that Little Ling’er hadn’t seen in a long time. Nanny prepared several dishes and brought them into the dining room in a good mood. Curious and also tempted for a new taste, Little Ling’er secretly scoo
Feng Wenbin cupped his fists, “Reporting to General Chiyun, Madam’s plan worked wonders. The city has collapsed in on itself. We’re all waiting for you to handle the judgement on Yao Shilei.” Chiyun Yuexuan slapped his forehead, “I actually had too much fun and forgot the main business. Help me invite General Huyan to my tent.” A little later, Huyan Qi came in long strides. “I’m waiting for Princess and General Chiyun to punish those rebels of Shangxia. After handling this matter, I will have to rush to Songyang County to deal with that Bai Xianwu.” Chiyun Yuexuan’s face reddened. “My apology for nearly delaying your job due to my own curiosity. Since those rebels are Shangxia soldiers, they should be handed over to you for punishment.” Half serious, half joking, Huyan Qi said, “Since you’re going to be our Shangxia’s son-in-law, there’s nothing wrong about it. The matter must be deferred to Princess as well.” Chi
Murong Zhining came running over. After taking a glance at the mushroom, she praised, “Great eyesight, General.” Chiyun Yuexuan carefully pulled the mushroom out from the soil and wrapped it in a white cloth. The two then carried out a detailed sweep of the area but didn’t find any more of the mushroom. When Chiyun Yuexuan and Murong Zhining returned to the camp hand in hand, the fool was delighted when he spotted Murong Zhining. “Wif... Princess...” Murong Zhining smiled brightly. “Wow! Who taught him that? The fool is really clever.” Chiyun Yuexuan was obviously pleased by this too. “Not too shabby. If he dares to address you wrong again, I’d totally want to beat him to death.” Chiyun Yuexuan seemed to dislike the fool and refused to eat with him. He had the food sent to his big ten and pulled on Murong Zhining. “Let's go and eat in my tent, just the two of us.” Murong Zhining chided, “You can’t lo
Empress Dowager Xiao eavesdropped outside with a panicked face. Yan Han recently had been secretly calling Chiyun Nan and Ning Zezhi to discuss things. He sent her away every time, sparking her suspicion. Just now, their conversation truly had her on pins and needles. She secretly broke into a sweat for Yan Feng, knowing full well that with his lofty temperament and integrity, he’d even refuse the throne if he knew of what had happened that year. A hint of malice flashed in Empress Dowager Xiao's face. When she imagined the bleak fate they would face if Yan Feng lost his power, she shuddered. A mentally disturbed Yan Feng was going through court reports in the Imperial Study, trying hard not to let himself idle. Because once he had nothing to do, he’d drown in endless pain. “Imperial Empress Dowager Xiaoci has arrived!” the eunuch’s shrill voice echoed outside. Yan Feng frowned slightly, but walked out to welcome Empress Dowager Xiao into th
Yan Feng weakly sat on the throne. “Announce them.” Qi Shangming shouted, “His Majesty has decreed for an audience with Commandery Prince Yan and Prime Minister Ning the Imperial Study.” Ning Zezhi and Chiyun Nan entered the Imperial Study with heavy expression. After protocol courtesy, Yan Feng let them sit. Yan Feng frowned. “I know you two are here to interrogate me. If I say the incident has nothing to do with me, you two won’t believe me anyway. I’ve just returned from the retired emperor’s Jingci Palace after having reassured him that the murderer will be brought to justice. I’m asking the same from you, put some trust in me, I will find the culprit.” Chiyun Nan’s face sank. “General Chiyun shared a brotherhood with Your Majesty. Although he always did things with lack of decorum, he did not deserve to die. I don't understand, who else can hold such a mortal enmity with him that they’d only be satisfied with nothing short
Chiyun Yuexuan was scared that Chiyun Nan would pull a strict face, but to his surprise, Chiyun Nan only displayed relief and kindness. “You little brat, always acting without considering the consequences and always making people worry about you.” Yan Han hurriedly looked over at Chiyun Nan, quietly pleading for help. “It’s good that Xuan’er is fine, no need to be hard on him. Since we can't keep it from him any longer, Prime Minister, you go first.” Chiyun Yuexuan furrowed. “Is there something you’re not telling me, Father?” Chiyun Nan grew solemn. “You are not my birth son. In fact, you’re the son of the retired emperor and grandson of Prime Minister Ning. Your birth mother is the queen of the retired emperor, her name was Ning Yuetong. She gave birth to you in the Cold Palace because she was framed by vile people. For your safety, she entrusted you to your present mother.” Chiyun Yuexuan was shocked, his face puzzled. “Fathe
Yan Feng picked up Murong Zhining, who had fainted, and placed her behind the screen in the innermost part of the imperial study, where there was a soft couch for his temporary rest. Yan Feng's gaze on Murong Zhining's face was a mixture of jealousy and heartbreak.Qi Shangming was called into the imperial study, and when he saw Murong Zhining on the couch, he said in horror, "Your Majesty ... are you roughing up Princess Feng Yi? How did she ..."Yan Feng said angrily, "Are you blind? The clothes on her body sharp, I am this kind of beast in your imagination? Outrageous, you say scolding cloud Yuexuan gave her eat what ecstasy ... forget forget forget, I with a dead person to bother what?"Qi Shangming lowered his voice, "Your Majesty is telling Princess Feng Yi about General Chiyun's death? Alas Your Majesty ...""Shut up! I can't lie to her for the rest of her life! Go ask Imperial Doctor Gao to come, the princess is weak, take this opportunity to mend her
Murong Zhining pity, "This deep palace women, body can not help, really poor! Cui Beauty is just a little crazy in words, and not guilty of this!"Cai Sang pouted and looked at Murong Zhining with disgusted eyes, "You're the only one who's kind, you're the only one with a good heart, everyone else is evil! No wonder the General called you Little Lady Dong Guo, you can't be cruel to a wolf that almost took your life, let alone a human being!"Shouting Yun Ping looked at Murong Zhining, the corners of her mouth presenting a light smile of unknown meaning.Saying goodbye from Ming Hui Palace, Cai Sang raised her hand to beckon the warm sedan chair, and Murong Zhining stopped her, "Locked up in the house all day long, I want to take a walk, get some air on one side, and look at the scenery in the meantime!"Cai Sang will rebuke Yun Ping returned a box of snacks, handed to the accompanying small eunuchs hands, straightened the Murong Zhining body fox fur, help her
Su Li stuffed a handkerchief into Shouting Yun Ping's hand, poured a cup of hot tea and handed it forward, "The slave girl thinks that Princess Feng Yi's visit to the capital this time around may not be for the purpose of hooking up with the Emperor. Could she really just be bent on visiting Tai Fei Hui?"Shouting Yun Ping gritted her teeth and said, "The fact that she accepted His Majesty's tenderness so heartily doesn't say everything?"While the two were talking, Chengfu shouted from the courtyard, "Your Highness, Princess Feng Yi seeks an audience."Su Jie softly said, "Your Highness, it's true that when you speak of the devil, the devil arrives. If the empress is upset, the slave girl will go and return to her."Shouting Yun Ping sat up and straightened her hair, "Let her in."Murong Zhining and scolded Yun Ping met the salute, smilingly handed over a round-shaped gold lacquered wooden food box, "Feng Yi today went to visit aunt mother, for her to
The little palace maid pulled open the palace door of Qingren Palace and welcomed Murong Zhining into the courtyard, "So the princess is looking for her ah? She was chastised by the emperor and has been paralyzed in bed, afraid ... of being crippled even after her injuries are healed. She originally even here can not live, to move to a more dilapidated compound, only because of the heavy injury, the eunuch in charge let her get well, then move away."Cai Sang sucked in a mouthful of cold air, "After receiving a mere ten strokes of the board, where would she be crippled? Lead the way, we, Princess Feng Yi, are going to visit her."The little courtesan respectfully led the way in front, "Princess does not know, this court cane, is a move that can kill a person, if you are unlucky, a few strokes down on the life are gone. Princess inside please!"Cai Sang pulled Murong Zhining stopped in the courtyard, from a compartment with a broken hole in the window, came out Cui
Yan Feng hurriedly stepped forward and personally picked up Butcher Du and Yin, motioning them to the seats. He roared out violently, "The singing stops first!" The gongs and drums on the stage came to a grinding halt, and there was silence all around.Cui Mengrui did not bother to put on her shoes, jumped up from the chair, bent her knees and saluted, "Your Majesty ... my concubine was just watching the theater here for a while, and it was the two of them ... themselves who came together to want to serve my concubine. "Yan Feng helped Murong Zhining to sit down on a chair, went up and kicked Cui Meng Rui's calf, and Cui Meng Rui's knees buckled and she fell to the ground.Murong Zhining anxiously held Yin's hand, "Mother don't panic, speak slowly. What's going on? How did you guys provoke Beauty Cui?"Yin mumbled, "I don't blame the Empress Mother, it's me who doesn't know the rules and didn't give her a seat. Your Majesty, please don't be angry, we are jus
Yan Feng looked back at the rising Kong Ming Lantern, nodding his head and smiling slightly, "Last year, I picked up a broken Kong Ming Lantern in Wan An Palace. I have not been willing to throw it away. On that lantern, wrote let me blocking words, but I will still take out from time to time to enjoy playing, even more and more fascinated by the lantern. I also heard that the condensed child rely on a few lamps, opened the Yongning city gates. So, I like the lanterns more and more!"Murong Zhining looked up at Yan Feng with a surprised expression, "What kind of Kong Ming Lantern is it that makes the Emperor unable to throw it away? Oh ... Feng Yi knows." She reached out and covered her mouth.Cui Mengrui summoned up her courage, pulled Qingxin forward, and performed a big salute, "My concubine sees Your Majesty!"Yan Feng furrowed his sword brows and said indifferently, ''Be free! Which palace are you the master of? I've seen you look somewhat familiar!"Mur
Murong Zhining jiaojiao stroked the tips of her hair, "Your Majesty is not making it difficult for Feng Yi? Feng Yi is not well educated and her eyesight is clumsy. It's better for the Emperor to tell us the origin of this phoenix robe!"Yan Feng laughed, "If Ning'er didn't know where this phoenix robe came from, she must have been looking at me with anticipation, wanting to eagerly reveal the answer. But on Ning'er's face, there is clearly full of confidence." The way he looked at Murong Zhining's eyes was undisguisedly full of appreciation.Cai Sang spoke up more, "The princess just said that this phoenix robe, was worn by the Empress of Northern Yan during the grand ceremony."Wen Quan took his sleeve and wiped his saliva, "This dress ... princess wear, only beautiful ..."Yan Feng laughed out bashfully, "Who says Wen Quan is a fool? I'm the first to stand up against it, and he's clearly extremely discerning."Murong Zhining personally brewed a cup o
Murong Zhining poked Cai Sang in the head, "Little money grubber! If I'm not wrong, one box is rewarded to me, inside is nothing but some antiques and paintings. The other box, is the reward for my parents and adults, is a box of gold and silver treasures."Yin rubbed her hands uneasily, "Never, never, your adoptive father and I, what virtues can we have? We've only adopted you for less than a year, and accepting another reward from the Emperor and General would be a blessing. As you know, Ning'er, we're all country folk, and our fortune is thin!"Murong Zhining's eyes flooded with tears, "Who said you guys are country people? You are my adoptive parents, and after my breast-mother died, you gave me a home to shelter me from the wind and rain. Your care once warmed Ning'er's lonely heart. Lord Mother, you deserve it, so take it with a clear conscience!"Yin firmly said, "The houses and fields rewarded by the general are enough for our family to be well fed and clot
Yan Feng was so touched that he couldn't help but have his eyes redden, "Mrs. Du is truly a kind-hearted person, and Wenquan is considered to have a good home. In the future, I will allocate a sum of silver to the Du family every year for Wenquan's upbringing." Murong Zhining and Cai Sang took hands and smiled at each other with relief.The eunuchs from the Imperial Catering Room, delivered the New Year's Eve dinner, and Yan Feng said, "Ning'er, you accompany your family to eat the New Year's Eve dinner for me. I'm going to follow the usual practice and go to Jing Ci Palace to have dinner with the Supreme Emperor! I will return later to join you for the vigil!"Qi Shangming draped a black sable fur over Yan Feng and helped him out of Qi Xiang Palace's courtyard.Du Tu Fu sighed, "This palace is really grand, the Emperor really talks about ostentation! This New Year's Eve dinner, boy, more than thirty dishes, how can we finish it?"Cai Sang laughed, ''What is