Young Prime Minister, a Hermit

Chapter 74

The scattered bloodstains splattered to the side. The magistrate, dressed in a light gray brocade robe with dark purple embroidery, frowned slightly, dodged the bloodstains, and blurted out, "Filthy!"

Fei Lian, dressed in loose dark green clothes that covered his thin frame, slumped on the table, his eyes half-closed, and said weakly, "How could I dare not notify Bi Cang of the summons? Don't forget our 'Moon Soul' mission."

Lie Que, who had been silent until now, excitedly continued, "If you want something, just grab it. Be unrestrained and domineering, but everything must prioritize the interests of Yue Po."

With three loud bangs, Lie Que collapsed onto the table without even a groan. The three men gave him a disdainful look.

Lu Ling took out a cloth and wiped his hands: "How annoying."

Teng Liu sighed, "This new guy is really boring. How could Lie Que let someone like him kill him?"

Fei Lian, still propping his head up with his hand, looked drowsy: "How about killing him? To avenge Lie Que."

"You forgot? Fighting among members of Moon Soul is forbidden." Teng Liu's eyes darted around, and he drew a bloody line on the unconscious Lie Que's neck with his finger, grinning wickedly. "How about we hire someone to kill him?"

Without warning, the door creaked open. A man in a long white robe walked in. The three of them looked up at the same time, then their eyes widened in astonishment.

"Heavens!" Teng Liu cried out, "How come you look less and less human after only half a year?"

Fei Lian's half-closed eyes gleamed as he stared intently at the white-clad man who had gently pushed the unconscious Lie Que to the ground.

The man in white, Bi Cang, sat down and opened his hand, looking at a fiery red maple leaf in his palm. Several lines of writing were densely packed on the leaf. Hearing this, he looked up and glanced indifferently at Teng Liu: "What does that look like?"

“God.” The law, which had been silent until now, uttered a single word, drawing approving glances from Fei Lian and Teng Liu.

"Heavens!" Fei Lian turned his head to the side, his loose robe slipping open to reveal his collarbone and his tanned, firm, and smooth chest. "You were doing so well as the Grand Tutor in the Fire Feather Kingdom, why did you suddenly come to Jin Yao?" When he turned to the side, you could see a maple leaf pattern on his right arm, with the character "Wind" written at the top of the maple leaf.

Bi Cang's long eyelashes fluttered, and her gaze finally shifted from the maple leaf in her hand to Fei Lian: "I have an old friend I haven't seen in a long time, and I want to see how he has changed."

A glint flashed in Fei Lian's eyes, and he opened his half-closed eyes slightly, revealing dark green pupils: "Is it very important?"

Bi Cang revealed a profound smile, his voice elegant and magnetic: "Very important."

Fei Lian tugged at his slipping clothes, still looking lazy, but his voice had a hint of coldness: "Bicang, don't forget. Everything is for Yuepo's benefit, that's what you said."

“Hmm.” Bi Cang took the teacup handed to him by Lu Ling, took a sip, and ignored the bloodstains all over the table. “I know.”

"Who are you seeing? Is it that important?" Teng Liu rolled up his sleeve, revealing a maple leaf pattern on his arm that was exactly the same as Fei Lian's, except that the character "snow" was written at the top. He used his fingers, which were covered by silkworm gloves, to dab blood on the table and then idly wiped it on his arm. "Could it be Qin Luo, who is as famous as you?"

Bi Cang gracefully crossed his left leg over his right, revealing a captivating smile: "Exactly."

All three of them visibly froze. The magistrate spoke first: "The reason."

Bi Cang finally finished reading the information on the red maple leaf, and with a gentle flip, another maple leaf lay in his crystal-clear, jade-like palm. A pair of slender, strong hands reached out and grasped the maple leaf along with the jade-like palm. Fei Lian tilted his head, his eyes deep and unfathomable: "Is it necessary to risk your life for Jun Wuhen when the moon spirits gather?"

Bi Cang's smile deepened, exquisitely beautiful yet tinged with a chilling aura. Fei Lian shuddered and withdrew his hand. Bi Cang said calmly, "How confident are you in assassinating Feng Yihan?"

Teng Liu frowned in displeasure: "Hey, how confident are you in killing him?"

Bi Cang rested his head on one hand, his long, flowing black hair cascading down his wrist and landing on the table stained with blood. He seemed oblivious as he said, "Less than five points."

Fei Lian's face paled: "Even you only get five points?"

Bi Cang sighed, "It was my mistake. I never expected that forcing them into the desert would cause him to break through to the Innate Realm."

"Innate?" Lu Ling asked. Teng Liu and Fei Lian also looked puzzled.

"This is none of your business." Bi Cang finally put away the last maple leaf, smoothed his hair, and the bloodstains at the ends of his hair drew a few eerie lines on his white clothes: "Qin Luo has a group of dark forces around him, headquartered in Shuiwu, with branches in Huoling and Fengyin. Feilian, go to Shuiwu, remember to investigate secretly, don't alert them. Teng Liu, go to Fengyin, and keep an eye on Mu Shuangshuang's movements. Luling, go kill someone."

The law decreed, its gaze fixed, asked, "Who?"

Bi Cang finished his tea and said calmly, "Han Jue."

"He's just Han Jue, one of the Four Young Masters!" Teng Liu said with a puzzled look. "What's so great about killing someone like that!"

Bi Cang looked at him and smiled, a beautiful smile that transcended gender, which made Teng Liu blush and lower his head, his protest turning into a murmur.

Bi Cang brushed his clothes and stood up: "I'm leaving. Keep this person here until a replacement is found."

As Lu Ling watched his retreating figure, he blurted out, "Beautiful."

Teng Liu nodded repeatedly, and Fei Lian returned to his previous lazy, half-closed state, with occasional glints of dark green light leaking from his narrow eyes.

Xiao Yi

2007.10.12 18:51

Chapter 51: Wind, Snow, Thunder, and Lightning (End)

Chapter 53 Music and Sword Dance

Chapter 53 Music and Sword Dance

In March of the 766th year of the Wanli reign, the envoy from the Fire Feather Kingdom arrived outside the capital of Jin Yao Luonan. Although this marriage between Fire Feather and Jin Yao was unexpected and caused unease among most, it was nonetheless the most significant and joyous event in recent years. Normally, in a marriage between two nations, especially between people of such high status, the groom would personally welcome the bride and the ceremony would be held in his country, while the bride would be escorted by a high-ranking official or prince, known as the wedding envoy. However, Jun Wuhen proposed that Liu Cenfeng represent him in welcoming the bride and that the wedding be held in the Water Mist Kingdom. After careful consideration, Yang Yi agreed.

When I saw Princess Jianing again, I was immediately struck by her beauty. The infatuation and innocent affection in her eyes were gone. Instead, she possessed a mature and alluring beauty, and every gesture, every smile, carried the bittersweet emotions of a young woman in love.

She bowed gracefully to me and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister Qin, for your guidance that day. Otherwise, Jia Ning would never have been able to find the person she truly loves."

I sat down in front of her, studying the faint look of anticipation on her face, and suddenly asked, "You met Jun Wuhen on the day you left the palace, didn't you?"

Jia Ning's expression changed, and then her cheeks slowly flushed red as she silently nodded.

I smiled and, to ease her tension, said softly, "Princess, do you remember what I told you that day? Although I don't like you, I still consider you a friend. Don't worry, I won't tell the Emperor." But in my heart, I thought: Even if Yang Yi didn't know where you went at first, as soon as you returned, Jun Wuhen came to propose marriage. He's not stupid; how could he not guess?

Jia Ning looked at me gratefully, and I smiled back. She turned to look at the peach blossoms slowly beginning to bloom in the Imperial Garden, her thoughts seemingly lingering on some distant place. Her expression shifted between sorrow and joy as she slowly said, "At first, I didn't know it was him, and he... didn't know my identity either. I just felt that he treated me very well and was very gentle, and without realizing it, I fell in love with him. Originally, I just wanted him to take me far away, but who knew that he would listen to me and make me return to the palace. He said... he is the Emperor of the Fire Feather Kingdom and will formally marry me and bring me back to the palace."

"Isn't that wonderful?" I unconsciously reached out to hold her hand, but seeing her flinch slightly in surprise, I realized I was dressed as a man and quickly changed the subject, "Princess, how many people want to marry the one they love, yet are forced to part ways? How many people have the one they love right beside them, yet cannot express their feelings..."