The most hateful thing is that he is now completely powerless against him, because he is also an emperor of a country, just like himself. If he disrespects Mu Ye, he will be going against Shao Yi. Shao Yi is quite capable now, and Mu Ye is stronger than him. Everything he has is based on his own ability, while he has no power at all. All military power is in the hands of the Jiang family. So what he wants to do most now is to take Hai Ling back to Da Zhou. In this way, he can use her intelligence to help him, and with the help of the Ji family, he believes he can definitely get rid of Jiang Ba Tian.
Unfortunately, taking Hailing away now would be as difficult as climbing to the sky. Not only has she set a rule that he must solve three riddles before he will marry her, but even if he solves the three riddles, she might not go back to the Great Zhou Dynasty with him.
And could he really abolish the entire harem for her sake? Would the Empress Dowager agree?
Feng Zixiao was lost in thought. Finally, she led her people away. After everyone had left, Ji Cong looked at Ruan Jingyue and politely clasped his hands in greeting: "Princess, please come in."
After saying that, he led the soldiers of Beilu away.
Ruan Jingyue led her maid Xiaoxi and the others inside. As soon as she entered the hall, she threw a tantrum, smashing things in frustration. Her face was deathly pale, which made Xiaoxi and the others feel sorry for her.
"Princess, don't be sad anymore. Why don't you think about what to do next?"
“Hmm,” Ruan Jingyue nodded, calmed down, and began to think about how to proceed. She was determined not to let that woman get away with it.
In the Qingqian Palace, the imperial palace of Beilu, where the emperor resided, Ji Shaocheng had already reported the incident the previous night when Prince Jing of Nanling broke into the Ji residence with the intention of committing indecent acts against his sister.
The hall was suddenly filled with dark clouds and a chilling atmosphere. Ye Lingfeng's eyes were filled with a cold glint, and he clenched his fist, unleashing a thunderous rage.
“Ruan Xihao, how dare he do such a thing! Men, immediately go to the post station and arrest His Highness Prince Jing of Nanling Kingdom.”
Even if he is the Prince of Jing of Nanling Kingdom, it won't matter if he dares to touch Ling'er.
A guard rushed in, ready to go to the post station to summon someone, but Ji Shaocheng, the head of the main hall, quickly stopped him. He had already received news that Prince Jing had left Bei Lu, and there was no point in chasing after him now. Ling'er was not injured, but if the emperor had injured Prince Jing, then the feud between Bei Lu and Nan Ling would have been sealed.
Actually, Ling'er released Prince Jing and only deposed him because she considered the good relations between Nanling Kingdom and Beilu Kingdom; otherwise, she would definitely have killed him.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Prince Jing, Ruan Xihao, has already left our Northern Lu Kingdom. Your Majesty should not pursue him."
Ye Lingfeng, sitting at the head of the table, narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp and menacing. He waved his hand, signaling the guards in the hall to retreat. Then, he looked at Ji Shaocheng with concern in his eyes, but also a hint of displeasure.
"Is Ling'er alright?"
"It's alright, Your Majesty, please rest assured."
"Be careful, and make sure no one gets close to her again."
Ye Lingfeng gave him instructions, and Ji Shaocheng accepted the order and withdrew.
In the main hall of Qingqian Palace, Ye Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, his whole body exuding a fierce and bloodthirsty aura. The corners of his lips curled up slightly as he thought to himself, "This Prince Jing has always been fond of men, but he may not have any strategic acumen. On the other hand, Ruan Jingyue is very intelligent."
Ruan Jingyue, if I find out that you were the one who pulled the strings behind the scenes, don't blame me for not letting you off the hook.
In the Xiangwu Courtyard of the Ji residence, Shen Ruoxuan sat below with a repentant expression, awaiting his master's punishment. He had heard about the events of the previous night early that morning. He never expected that his second elder brother, Ruan Xihao, would launch a night attack on his master. That bastard! Shen Ruoxuan felt a deep sense of disappointment and frustration towards his family. Fortunately, he hadn't taken their surname and had instead taken his mother's.
"Master, it's me?"
Hai Ling looked at Shen Ruoxuan and knew that he was blaming himself for what happened last night.
Actually, Ruan Xihao's matter had nothing to do with Shen Ruoxuan. She wasn't the type to take her anger out on others easily, so she shook her head and said, "It's none of your business, why blame yourself? Tell me, have you found the source of the body?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoxuan was deeply moved that his master still cared about their medical studies at a time like this.
“I have already made arrangements with the government officials. There is a mortuary outside Bianliang City. There are many unclaimed corpses in the mortuary. I will use it for a while, and then prepare a fine coffin and give them a grand burial.”
Hailin nodded, "That's not a bad idea."
Those people were originally unclaimed, and as long as they were given a body, they could be buried instead of being abandoned in the mortuary.
"Okay, you can build a temporary house next to the mortuary for when you're studying."
"Yes, I'll take care of it right away."
Hai Ling nodded and waved. Shen Ruoxuan walked out, relieved that his master hadn't blamed him.
Although Ruan Xihao left the Northern Lu Kingdom, Ruan Jingyue has not left. She stayed, and it is unknown what she intends to do.
His younger sister is not only skilled in martial arts, but also very intelligent. He is genuinely afraid that she might do something that would be detrimental to both herself and others.
It seems he still has to make a trip to send her back to Nanling Kingdom.
Shen Ruoxuan was very distressed. Why did he have to do such a thankless task after being away from the royal family for so long? But seeing Jingyue getting into trouble, he couldn't just stand by and watch her make a mistake.
After Shen Ruoxuan left Xiangwu Courtyard, Hailing was talking to Shimei in the hall.
"Once Shen Ruoxuan has finished building the house, I will start teaching you how to make the cuts. Go out once in a while and prepare the necessary items. Everything should be the best."
"Yes, Miss."
Shi Mei nodded in response.
Fuyue walked in from outside the door and said respectfully, "Miss, the Emperor of Shaoyi Kingdom requests an audience."
"Makino?"
Hai Ling raised an eyebrow. Since their parting in the Great Zhou Dynasty, she and Mu Ye had not met alone. During their meeting in the Northern Lu Kingdom, they had not spoken a word to each other. Hai Ling couldn't quite describe her feelings towards Mu Ye. Sometimes she felt that he wasn't even a friend, but at other times she still respected him.
"Lead him into the main hall."
"Yes, Miss."
Fuyue walked out, Hailing got up, and Shimei carefully stared at Hailing's face, trying to see if her mistress had taken a liking to Muye, otherwise why would she want to see Muye?
Hai Ling was not unaware of Shi Mei's actions and turned to look at her.
"What's wrong?"
“Miss, you don’t mean to choose Muye, do you? You know, the customs of the Shaoyi people are not something that ordinary people can adapt to. They mostly travel in the mountains and forests and eat a lot of meat, such as tiger, lion and leopard meat. I’m afraid you won’t like that place.”