The Empress's eyes were filled with nothing but jealousy. Looking at Ji Wushang like this, she wished she could tear her apart!
Ji Wushang drank the wine in his glass, turned around and smiled at the Empress. To others, that deep smile was a smile, a kind smile, but to the Empress, it felt so glaring!
That's absolutely blatant irony!
The Empress was sitting upright on the couch, but a cold smile flashed in her eyes. She had drugged the wine herself and was going to make her suffer a terrible death!
The Empress knew about Yao Jinhan and Yuan Meian's affair, so naturally, these people were pointing the finger at Ji Wushang!
Ji Wushang smiled and continued dancing. This person not only transformed into a fairy, but also revealed a pure and noble elegance behind the charm. The feeling of being spotless and independent from the world made people reluctant to desecrate her.
As Ji Wushang heard the music gradually fading, he knew it was nearing its end, so he poured the entire pot of wine into his mouth.
That seductive manner made Huangfuting feel weak all over.
Ji Wushang ignored it. He hadn't come here to get rid of the Second Prince, but to let the Empress know that he was not someone to be trifled with. If she thought of making things difficult for him, she was mistaken!
After Ji Wushang finished his dance, he knelt on the ground to complete the final movement.
As the music faded, Ji Wushang remained in that final pose.
The surroundings were extremely quiet, but at that moment, someone suddenly clapped two or three times.
Everyone was startled, and then their gazes were focused on the person who came in from outside. What Ji Wushang saw was actually the Emperor, Huangfu Xufeng, who was wearing a magnificent golden dragon robe! He exuded an aura of imperial authority, and his broad face and large body showed some signs of middle-aged weight gain.
Beside her stood another man, none other than the Sixth Prince, Huangfu Yu. Huangfu Yu held a folded bronze drum fan in his hand, and looking at Ji Wushang, he smiled slightly. He had just witnessed that piece of music and was amazed. He hadn't expected her to be so alluring and captivating! It was truly a wonderful surprise!
Ji Wushang was startled and immediately knelt down, "This commoner greets Your Majesty and His Highness the Sixth Prince." What had she done to deserve this? Why was she being forced to kneel before all these powerful figures?
The Empress, Huangfu Lan, and Huangfu Ting quickly got off the couch and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Huangfu Xufeng glanced at them and said, "I didn't expect you all to be dancing and drinking here. You're really having a good time!"
"Your Majesty, we've been having nothing to do, so we thought we'd listen to some music." The Empress stepped forward seductively, tugged at her clothes, and then gave Huangfu Xufeng a flirtatious look. "However, Miss Ji dances quite well."
"It would be my honor to win the smiles of His Majesty, the Empress, the Princess, and the Prince," Ji Wushang said calmly.
Seeing the Emperor arrive, the Empress, not wanting to make things difficult for Ji Wushang, looked at her and said, "Miss Ji danced very well. Guards, take her away to receive her reward."
Ji Wushang looked at them, knelt down again to pay his respects and take his leave.
The emperor did not stop it.
Huangfu Ting watched the person leave and immediately thought of chasing after them, but then his eyes flashed as if he had thought of something, and a smile immediately appeared on his lips.
Huangfu Yu watched Ji Wushang leave with a touch of melancholy.
As Ji Wushang stepped out of the enormous tent, he felt a chill. Even with a robe and cloak on, he still felt as if a cold wind was deliberately penetrating his bones.
Ji Wushang shivered.
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Yi Yunmu Chen didn't know how she survived. She only felt as if she had taken a trip to the gates of hell and then been pulled back by a beam of light.
When I opened my eyes, I had no idea how many days had passed.
Yi Yun Muchen adjusted to the bright light and slowly opened her eyes. When she saw that it was still the same bed, her heart skipped a beat. She hadn't died! Oh, right, he had actually let go at the last moment. It was no easy feat! She thought she was going to die at his hands, and she was even thinking about how to explain herself to her deceased father!
Okay, we don't need to explain now.
I turned my head and, to my surprise, saw him lying face down on the table, fast asleep.
Yi Yun Muchen looked at him and immediately closed her eyes. He was terrifying. Why did she have to encounter such a man? She had almost died at his hands. If she counted, it must have been two or three times already.
Yi Yunmu felt a little ashamed, thinking about how to leave this place. It would be best to never see this kind of person again in the future.
She reached out and touched her neck, finding some ointment on it; it felt cool and comforting. But, thinking of how fierce he had been back then, Yi Yun Muchen immediately cursed Bei Gong Jueshi's ancestors for eighteen generations.
So ruthless! I'm not his father's killer! I only said one thing, and it made him so angry? Could he really be gay? Did I touch a nerve? Maybe he likes men, but because he denies himself, he's so sensitive to what I said? Ah, could he really be gay? Wouldn't I be in big danger?
Yi Yun Muchen's heart pounded, but then she thought again, it shouldn't be like that. If he really was a homosexual, she would have been eaten by him, and he wouldn't have rescued her from that Tang Gongzi.
Well, leaving as soon as possible is the best course of action. It'll save me from getting entangled with him for so long.
Yi Yun Muchen turned and glanced at Bei Gong Jueshi again. Why wasn't he sleeping in his own room? What was he doing here? Did he want to laugh at him? Did he want to see him say, "Thank you for not killing me"?
Pooh.
Yi Yun Muchen silently snorted, spat in the air, and then carefully lifted his blanket. He slowly put his feet down and then carefully put on his black boots. Every time he moved them, he would look up to see if he was awake. After doing this several times and finding that he was not asleep, Yi Yun Muchen put on both boots with peace of mind.
They tiptoed outside.
But when Yi Yunmu Chen touched the door, he heard a voice behind him, "Where are you going?" The voice was neither warm nor cold, as if it were saying, "Good morning!" without a trace of emotion.
"Well, I should go now, I won't disturb you any longer." Yi Yunmu Chen didn't dare to turn around and said softly, continuing to knock on the door with her right hand.
In the blink of an eye, Bei Gong Jue Shi was standing before her. His eyes were fixed on her. Yi Yun Muchen was already rather petite, being only fourteen years old. Wearing women's clothing was fine, but in recent months, she had been wearing coarse cloth and running around all day, sometimes hungry, sometimes full, making her appear even smaller and thinner. No wonder Bei Gong Jue Shi had once thought this brat was only eleven or twelve. Bei Gong Jue Shi, on the other hand, was eighteen years old, tall and imposing, standing at least eight feet tall. His physique was strong due to his sword and martial arts training, and his gaze towards her carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Did I give you permission to leave?" His thin lips moved slightly, but his large hand was pressing against the door, so no matter how much Yi Yun Muchen tried to pry it open, he couldn't budge it an inch.
His strength was too great; I really couldn't contend with him.
Yi Yunmu glared at him. "My staying here will only make you angry, upset you, and hurt me," she said, no longer hiding her intentions. "So, it's better to leave as soon as possible."
"You're not allowed to leave," he said domineeringly. "Your injuries haven't healed yet."
Please, sir, it's because of him that he keeps getting hurt!
"I'm leaving. I know my own wounds, and I know how to take care of myself," Yi Yun Muchen said firmly, her eyes turning cold.
This time, it really hurt her.
Bei Gong Jue Shi looked at him, unsure of what to say, but she just didn't want him to leave. She felt that if he really left, she would never see him again, never hear his noisy voice, never hear him continue to lie to her, never hear him continue to argue with her, never smell his really bad odor...
"Pervert." Bei Gong Jue Shi cursed himself inwardly.
What's wrong with me? Is it because I feel guilty? He didn't do anything wrong; he just said something, and I had said something similar beforehand, which is why he continued...
"Let go," Yi Yunmu Chen said firmly.
"No." He was very insistent.
Yi Yun Muchen frowned. "Bei Gong Jueshi, have you lost your mind? One minute you're thinking of killing me, the next you're thinking of reviving me. What do you take me for? Fine, yes, I do owe you a meal, and I've already repaid you for a life. So, what else do you want? I'll treat you to a good meal when I have some money in the future. Is that alright?"
"..." He was speechless.
"Please, let me go." Yi Yun Muchen dared not delay any longer. Every bit of time wasted could bring more trouble to his brother, Yi Yun Shangcheng. He needed his help.
Because the only one who can defeat the sorcerer and his uncle Yiyun Shenshan's poison is himself.
"I'm sorry." Suddenly, Bei Gong Jue Shi said, "I... I couldn't control myself back then. I'm sorry, really." He lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong.
Yi Yunmu Chen was taken aback for a moment, but then smiled and said, "No need, we're even now, neither of us owes the other anything. I'm leaving, thank you for the medicine." With that, he patted the door.
Bei Gong Jueshi looked up and met her gaze. He couldn't understand why such a stubborn soul was hidden in his short body. "I'll help you find your brother."
“No need, I’ll find it myself,” Yi Yunmu Chen replied without hesitation.
“I am the second son of the Prince of Zhenbei. I can use the power here to help you find your brother,” he said after thinking for a moment.
Yi Yun Muchen's lips twitched. He certainly knew how to talk. The second son of the Prince of Zhenbei, yes, he almost became the prince consort of the Western Regions.
"Alright, silence means agreement. Now go back and rest properly," Bei Gong Jue Shi said immediately, noticing that she seemed to be thinking about something.
"Ah, what?" Yi Yunmu Chen was startled, but he had already hoisted her onto his shoulder and walked inside.
"Hey, put me down! What are you doing, Bei Gong Jue Shi!" Yi Yun Muchen was shocked. What was he doing? What did he take her for? Just carrying her like that?
“You’re very noisy.” Bei Gong Jue Shi paused. “If it weren’t for your injuries, I would have thrown you down immediately.”
"Throw it? Hurry up and throw it, hurry up and throw it!" Yi Yun Muchen suddenly said.
Bei Gong Jue Shi felt like vomiting blood. Had he lost his mind? Had he pinched him so hard that he had some kind of brain problem? Should he call a doctor to check if there was anything wrong with his brain? No, he didn't like calling doctors. He even applied the medicine to his neck himself this time.
That brat is such a nuisance!
If I hadn't felt a little guilty, I would have thrown him away! Let's see if he dared to resist me then!
Yi Yun Muchen was placed on the bed again and covered with a blanket. However, when Bei Gong Jue Shi looked at his clothes, he narrowed his eyes.
Yi Yun Muchen sensed something was wrong and immediately hugged herself, her eyes timid. "You, what do you want to do?"
Seeing his expression, Bei Gong Jue Shi couldn't help but find it amusing. "You're just like a woman. No, you're still a child..."
"What, what exactly are you trying to say!" Yi Yun Muchen looked at him, really wanting to go up and beat him to death!
"You can throw away these clothes later. I'll buy you a new outfit." Bei Gong Jue Shi said bluntly. "Also, how long has it been since you took a bath? Never mind, I won't ask you. I'll tell the shopkeeper later and take you to take a bath and change your clothes."
"I... um... no need, thank you." Yi Yunmu Chen looked up. "I'm still used to my clothes, they're fine."
"You'll only replace it if I tear it to shreds? It stinks!" Bei Gong Jue Shi sneered.
Tear it apart...
Yi Yun Muchen immediately shook her head, "Change, I'll change myself..." He's just violent! She'll definitely escape! Once she finds her brother, she'll make him teach this rude and cruel man a lesson!
"Do you and your brother have any communication symbols?" Bei Gong Jue Shi was very satisfied with his answer just now.
“Yes, my mark is a crescent moon, while my brother’s mark is a sun. So, if you see something that looks like a sun, please tell me immediately,” Yi Yunmu Chen confirmed.
So, does that mean the half of the crescent moon jade must be his? Half crescent moon.
"Very good." Bei Gong Jue Shi nodded in satisfaction, a smile curving his lips. "I'll have someone investigate." With that, he stood up. However, the smile on his lips just now made Yi Yun Muchen a little stunned, but Yi Yun Muchen suddenly lowered his head.
What am I doing and thinking? This man is running away as fast as he can!
Bei Gong Jue Shi had already turned around, unaware of what the petite woman was doing. She stepped out, but as she approached the door, she suddenly said, "Chen Mu, if you leave, I will never let you go! Also, if you try to climb out the window or do anything else, don't blame me for being ruthless! If you die, your brother will die too!"
Yi Yunmu Chen trembled upon hearing this. This person was truly like a demon. Caught between a rock and a hard place, he could only wait and see what happened next.
He opened the door and went out.
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Just as Ji Wushang was thinking of returning to his tent, he suddenly heard a warm and melodious voice, "Wushang."
This sound made Ji Wushang tremble. She turned her head and, unexpectedly, saw Nan Xuzong sitting in his wheelchair in the distance, smiling at her, his thin lips slightly parted, "Wushang." It sounded like a gentle love song.
Indeed, he had been sending people to follow her. When he learned that she had been invited by the Empress, he rushed over immediately. If she had been harassed or framed, he would have rushed in without a second thought.