Chapter 187 (Part 1) Wanyan Kang and Su Meis wedding

Ah. The doctor didnt make a sound yet, he already fell head first on the floor and died. If this doctor knew that he would be killed after the examination, perhaps he wouldnt have take this trip.

Why did you kill him?

The housekeeper of the prime ministers residence was anxious after seeing Duyi like this. He saved somebody just now. Why did you kill him?

Housekeeper, dont you know the word kill them to keep their mouth shut? If he gives us all away, then it will be troublesome! At that time, it isnt just us who will be unlucky, but also your master. Duyi pulled out the dagger from the doctors back and rubbed the blood of the dagger on the corpse. Only then did he put away the dagger.

Kill (them) to keep (their) mouth shut: murder somebody to prevent them from revealing a secret.

You guysay. The housekeeper didnt know whether it was good or bad for Mu Hua to cooperate with these people. Just as he didnt know what to do, Mu Hua returned to the prime ministers residence.

When he saw the injured Taji Guli and Duyi, Mu Hua was very surprised. Why are you all here?

She was injured. I couldnt find her comrade, so I brought her here. Duyi shrugged his shoulders. Only now did Mu Hua saw Taji Gulis broken left hand. He was very startled. Princess Guli, your hand?

It was Feng Qi Qi that bitch who injured me!

Taji Guli gritted her teeth at the mention of Feng Qi Qis name. This woman was too heartless! She (FQQ) actually cut off her (TG) left hand! What else could she do without a left hand? Wasnt it the same as being a rubbish then?!

After listening to Taji Guli said that all this was done by Feng Qi Qi, Mu Hua was even more surprised. He more or less knew about the abilities of Taji Guli whereas Feng Qi Qi was so delicate and sweet. A moment ago, when she was shedding tears in front of Feng Cang, she was so pitiful. It didnt show at all that her martial arts was actually so outstanding and her method so vicious.

I must take revenge! I must! Taji Gulis face was pale. The pain from her broken left hand constantly reminded her of everything that happened today.

You shouldnt think about these things now. Lets talk about the revenge things later on. Because you went to the regents palace today and almost injured little shizi1, Feng Cang has already let people seal off the city gates. He even mobilized the Eagle troop to search the city! Presumably, it wont be long before they will search here!

They even dare to search the prime ministers residence? Duyi was somewhat unconvinced. After all, Mu Hua was the prime minister. How insolent was Feng Cang that he wouldnt not give face? Wouldnt it cause any criticism for searching a first rank high officials residence?

It must be said that Duyis thoughts were silly and naive. Mu Hua could already see his (DY) naiveness from the face of Duyi.

Duyi, you really dont understand Feng Cang. As long as he cares about it, even if he needs against the heaven, he will still do it. Today, Princess Guli touched his forbidden spot. Dont mention my prime ministers residence, even if it was the Imperial Palace. Feng Cang will make people search it!

Search the city? As soon as Taji Guli heard it, she wanted to stand up. My brothers are still in the inn of the city. Arent they in danger? I have to go find them! I.

Before she could stand up, Taji Guli was hit by a wave of dizziness. Duyi quickly stepped forward to hold her. You are already like this. Why are you still so impulsive! If you go out now and was caught, arent you throwing your life away?!

But they are my brothers who have been following me for years from the cradle to the grave. I, I cant abandon them!

From the cradle to the grave: go through fire and water/willing to risk ones life

Taji Guli struggled to stand up, but she who had lost too much blood, was less capable than desirable.

Less capable than desirable: not as strong as one would wish

Duyi sighed after seeing Taji Guli like this. Dont torment yourself anymore! Ill take a look for you! Where is the place? Ill go inform them!

Its the Hengtong Inn in the west of the city. Taji Gulis forehead was drenched in cold sweat. Todays move was nonetheless a mistake. But what Taji Guli didnt expect was that Duyi would rescue her. Now, he was even willing to take the risk to inform her people. Previously, she was always arguing with him for some trivial matters. Thank you.

Dont mention it. Duyi waved his hands and turned to Mu Hua. Prime minister, is there anything you can do to help us? If by any chance we are caught in the prime ministers residence, it wont do you or us any good.

Hero Duyi, you can rest assured. This old man has a way to send you all out of the city. Go and return quickly. Please dont stay too long. Ill let people inform His Highness Longze. As soon as everyone is here, this old man will send you all out of the city.

With the things being like this, Mu Hua could only do this.

If Taji Guli didnt act arbitrarily, there wouldnt be such a big mistake. However, the problem had already happened. He could only send Taji Guli and Duyi away from the city as soon as possible. In case the Eagle troop searched the prime ministers residence and found clues, then not only would they be finished, even the things he and Wanyan Hong had planned would be exposed. Then the gains do not make up for the losses.

The gains do not make up for the losses: more harm than good/ not be worth the effort

Duyi left the prime ministers residence and went to the west of the city as Taji Guli said. He had yet to arrive at the Hengtong Inn, but he could already hear the sound of fighting. Duyi was shocked and immediately rushed forward. As he turned to the corner of the street, he could see the bloody ground.

It was already dusk now. The red glow of the sunset spread over the earth and had dyed the black armor of the Eagle troop warriors with a layer of orange radiance.

There were more than ten bodies lying on the ground. Among them was a bearded man. Duyi had seen him before. He was Taji Gulis left and right-hand and had always followed her. After seeing these dead bodies, Duyi sighed softly and turned around to leave.

As soon as Duyi arrived at the prime ministers residence, Taji Guli immediately asked him the whereabouts of her comrades. Duyi was silent for a moment and shook his head. When I went, they were already dead. A total of eighteen people, eighteen dead bodies.

No. Taji Guli held her head and shouted. Tears started to roll down from the corner of her eyes. Why was it like thus? They shouldnt have died! Its me, its me who wanted to show off! Its me that harmed them!

These eighteen people followed Taji Guli for over a decade. They had experienced big and small battles with her, and were very loyal to her. Now, it had turned into eighteen cold corpses. How could Taji Guli accept this?!

Its all my fault! Its me who harmed them! Taji Guli kept hitting herself on the head. Because of the severe movement, the wound of her bandaged left hand started to bleed again.

Hey, have you had enough?! Duyi grabbed Taji Gulis hand to prevent her from hurting herself again. However, Taji Guli kicked Duyi to the ground. Ill take revenge! Im going to find them to get revenge!

Taji Guli supported herself to get up. She had just taken two steps but was roared by Duyi. Enough! Taji Guli, dont make a fuss, please! You have already harmed yourself and harmed your men! Do you want to kill us too?! Are you not done yet? This is not your desert! You are also not that noble princess of the Jurchen clan anymore! Wake up!

Duyis words made Taji Guli froze there. Afterwards, she burst into tears. The image of Taji Guli had always been quite rigid. She wasnt like this even when her younger brother was killed and her clan fell apart. Now, she was crying like that, made Duyi somewhat bewildered, as if he had done something evil.

Instead of crying, wipe off your tears and run for your life. Afterwards, come back for revenge!

Longze Jing Tian appeared in the room and looked at Taji Guli with a calm face. Didnt we say to act together?! Because you decided on your own, we were almost exposed. Please calm down next time and think clearly. Dont go harm others!

Your Highness, she already knows shes wrong. You dont have to say that. This time Duyi helped Taji Guli speak in turn.

Humph! Longze Jing Tian humphed coldly and turned to Mu Hua. Thank you, prime minister, for your warning. Otherwise, I wouldnt be standing here!

Dont mention it, Your Highness! By the way, everyone, its getting late. You all better follow me to get out of town! Mu Hua took Longze Jing Tian, Duyi and Taji Guli to his study. He opened the secret door, stopped at a spot and then lifted open the blanket on the ground. There revealed a locked wooden board.

This is a secret passage that this old man had dug before, leading to the outside of the city. Now that Feng Cang has sealed off the city, you all cant get out. Its safest to leave from here! As he spoke, Mu Hua had already opened the wooden board and walked down the secret passage first.

Longze Jing Tian brought two people with him, plus Duyi and Taji Guli. A total of five people followed Mu Hua and went into the underground passageway.

This passageway wasnt dug very high. You must walk inside by bending your back. If you werent careful, you would hit your head. After walking through the passageway for a long time, they finally reached the other exit. To the surprise of Longze Jing Tian, this exit turned out to be an abandoned dry well.

After the others climbed up the fallen vines, Duyi squatted down in front of Taji Guli. Come on, Ill carry you!

Taji Guli was a bit surprised and didnt say anything. She stepped forward to lie on the back of Duyi, and the two finally went out.

At this moment, the sky was already dark. Mu Hua cupped his fist towards Longze Jing Tian and the others. The recent circumstances are bad. Everyone, please stay away from trouble! My prime ministers residence will always welcome you!

Thank you very much, prime minister! Longze Jing Tian and the others cupped their fist to express their thanks. Everyone knew clearly that if it werent for Mu Hua who had this underground passageway, Feng Cang might had already found them. These people at present wouldnt stand here safe and sound.

Inside the regents palace, Feng Cang had a serious face. Eighteen people? No Taji Guli? Where would she go then?

In one day, the Eagle troop had searched more than half of the capital. The only ones left were the houses of the high officials and nobles at the east of the city, and the Imperial Palace. Those eighteen people were obviously accomplices of Taji Guli. But what surprised Feng Cang was that Taji Guli didnt go back. So where would she hide?

Wangye, tomorrow is the turn of the eastern region and the Imperial Palace. Should we search or not? Forgive this subordinates direct words. If someone in the court is really in collusion with Taji Guli, then its still possible to hide a person. Even if we try to look, we may not find her.

Feng Cang knew clearly that Nalan Xins words were reasonable. If he couldnt find her in the common peoples homes, then Taji Guli was definitely in the officials home. But there were so many officials in the capital. It would be time-consuming to conduct inspections one by one, and there were also many family members and servants in the high officials and nobles homes. It was originally a very easy thing to hide a person. This matter was really difficult to handle.

Withdrawn the people. Return everything to normal tomorrow. Just check carefully all the people that go outside the city. Afterwardslet the people of Fo Sheng Men look for the whereabouts of Taji Guli. At the same time, look for Longze Jing Tian. Im worried that these two people will gang up together. At that time, it wont be a good thing.

After these arrangements, Feng Cang went to Tingsong Building.

Although Feng Xiao experienced those things during the day, but he didnt seem to have been frightened at all. He had drunk his milk and entered the dreams with Feng Qi Qis ballad.

Slept? Feng Cang came to the bed and looked at Feng Xiao who was in Feng Qi Qis arms.

Hm! Feng Qi Qi nodded and carefully put Feng Xiao in the bed.

This brat didnt even cry today! I dont know if hes brave enough or what. Mentioning his son, Feng Cang had a special feeling of proudness. He thought that Feng Xiao had performed well today. It was very unusual. He wasnt an ordinary child.

After seeing the proudness in Feng Cangs eyes, Feng Qi Qi chuckled. She put the curtains down and pulled Feng Cang to the side.

Did you find her?

Only found her accomplices but didnt find Taji Guli herself.

Oh? Feng Qi Qi frowned. Where did she hide then? Could it be that there is someone sheltering her? Who will it be?

Alright, Qing Qing. Leave this matter to me. Dont think so much! You must be frightened today! Lets take a rest earlier. This is a mans business. Let me solve it!

Of course, Feng Qi Qi was happy that Feng Cang took the matters into his own hands. She nodded and said, Alright. Feng Qi Qi leaned into Feng Cangs embrace. Cang, when this matter is over. Shouldnt we let Ah Kang and Su Mei held their wedding? We mustnt delay them because of our affairs! After they get married, lets go to Nan Feng. What do you think?

Feng Cang naturally fully supported the suggestion of Feng Qi Qi. He had always taken Wanyan Kangs marriage to heart. Originally, he intended to quickly let Wanyan Kang embrace the beauty. Now that Feng Qi Qi mentioned it, it was just what he thought too.

I have someone looked for a date. The 18th of the second month is a good day! I also dont want Ah Kang to always come bother our two-person world. Let Su Mei go over to take care of him the sooner the better!

1. Shizi: heir of the first-rank prince/ crown prince by the main wife

Chapter 187(Part 2) Wanyan Kang and Su Meis wedding

At the same time in Xiaoyaos wangfu1, Wanyan Kang sneezed. He touched his nose after sneezing. He absolutely didnt know that Feng Cang and Feng Qi Qi had already decided his future for him.

Mu Hua originally thought that Feng Cang would definitely turn the capital upside down. He didnt expect that the next day everything had returned to normal. Except for the Eagle troops at the city gates checking the passing pedestrians, everything else vanished like smoke in thin air. It was as if yesterdays fierce search of the city was just a false alarm.

The behavior of Feng Cang was even more confusing to Mu Hua. According to Feng Cangs past personalities, he would never give up if he hadnt catch Taji Guli. Could it be that this man had changed his temper after marriage and had become gentle?

How could Mu Hua know that outside Yan capital, the people of Fo Sheng Men and Moyu had already put out an inescapable net? The portraits of Longze Jing Tian and Taji Guli were sent to every province and every county. Those people who left Yan capital lived a life of hiding and dodging every day. Whether it was from the court or the jianghu2, there were people looking for them.

An inescapable net: a trap

Feng Cang used the beat the grass to scare the snake method to deal with Taji Guli. Since they (FC) didnt know where they (TG) were, they (FC) simply created an anxious and desperate situation, which made these people (TG) unable to sleep calmly day and night. The soldiers of the imperial court were in the open, whereas the people of Fo Sheng Men and Moyu were undercover. There would be a day where they (TG) would reveal themselves. At that time, they (FC) needed only to catch everything in one net.

To beat the grass to scare the snake: to act rashly and alert the enemy

To catch everything in one net: to capture them all in one go

When Feng Qi Qi told Dongfang Lan to prepare the wedding of Wanyan Kang and Su Mei, this great empress dowager was very happy.

Dongfang Lan had seen Su Mei many times and liked this natural and poised girl very much. However, what made Dongfang Lan most pleased was the tall figure of Su Mei. In her words, Su Mei had an appearance of good breeding (can bear offspring).

When Dongfang Lan said this, Wanyan Kang and Su Mei were beside them. Wanyan Kang was smiling foolishly the whole time, while Su Mei was blushing.

Girl, quickly join the household! After joining the household, you can call me grandmother! Dongfang Lan held Su Meis hand. The more she saw Su Mei, the more she liked her. In the end, she simply took off a bunch of gold bracelets from her hand and put them on Su Mei.

Great empress dowager, this cant be done.

Su Mei wanted to refuse but was stopped by Wanyan Kang. If imperial grandmother gave them to you, just accept it! This is a gift! After accepting this gift, you are the daughter-in-law of my Wanyans family!

For the first time, Su Mei didnt bicker with Wanyan Kang. Instead, she blushed and showed the loveliness of a young girl.

Time passed quick and the 18th of the second month arrived quickly. Early in the morning, Su Mei was woken up. Feng Qi Qi personally did the makeup of Su Mei, while Su Yue tied up her hair. The phoenix coronet with the wedding gown and jewelry had already been prepared by Feng Qi Qi. After being tortured for a long time, Su Mei had finally become a bride.

Really beautiful! After Feng Qi Qi put the finishing touches to Su Meis eyebrow, she put down the eyebrow pencil.

Our Su Mei is the most beautiful bride of the world today!

Miss. Su Mei stood up and knelt in front of Feng Qi Qi. Feng Qi Qi was taken aback for a moment by her (SM) sudden action. She then quickly helped Su Mei up but was rejected by Su Mei. Miss, Su Mei can exist today is inevitably because of you! Su Mei is very grateful to you!

After saying that, Su Mei kowtowed three times to Feng Qi Qi. Su Mei thanks Miss!

Su Mei, get up quickly!

There were also some moist in Feng Qi Qis eyes. Last time, when Su Yue got married, Feng Qi Qi wasnt so sad. This was because Nalan Xin was a subordinate of Feng Cang, so Su Yue was still married into the wangfu. However, Su Mei was different. She was now getting married off and, in the future, she also couldnt meet her every day.

Dont cry! The bride cant cry! Feng Qi Qi carefully wiped the tears from the corner of Su Meis eyes and reapplied her makeup. Ah Kang is a good man and will certainly love you dearly! Moreover, we live so close to each other. You can still come back often and we three can still meet up frequently. Its not like well be apart and will never see each other again! Dont cry, dear!

While the three master-servant were talking, the palanquin to escort the bride had already arrived at the regents palace. Wanyan Kang rode on the tall horse and was dressed up in all red. He looked full of joy and handsome.

The bridegroom has come to pick up the bride! Along with the arrival of the voice, Feng Qi Qi quickly put the red veil on Su Mei. Su Yue also stuffed a red and big apple in the hands of Su Mei. Hold the apple well. Dont lose it!

Apple symbolizes peace in China. The word for apple in Chinese is ping which is a homonym to peace.

The matron of honor helped Su Mei out of the room. Then they walked all the way through the wangfu and finally got to the entrance.

After seeing Su Mei come out, Wanyan Kang immediately dismounted. He wanted to go support her but was stopped by Feng Qi. Wangye3, it isnt your turn yet! Wait till you get to Xiaoyaos wangfu, then you can be more active!

Feng Qis words made everyone laugh. Wanyan Kang also got a big red face and could only look at Su Mei entering the palanquin.

After the bright red curtain of the palanquin was put down, only then did Wanyan Kangs heart settled down.

Raise the palanquin!

A grandiose team of brides escort moved towards Xiaoyaos wangfu. Su Mei who was in the palanquin clenched the apple tightly, and her heart jumped like the jolt of the palanquin, up and down.

She never thought that she would one day marry the person who loved her, and never even thought she would marry a countrys wangye. Things that she had never dared to think about, had now become a reality. Her beloved man was now out there. They are going to her new home. All these things made Su Mei feel very happy.

In order to welcome the new mistress, Xiaoyaos wangfu had been decorated anew. Wanyan Jie and Dongfang Lan had already arrived here. Wanyan Jie was sitting upright on the chair. Although his face was pretending to be calm, the excitement in his eyes couldnt hide his childish heart.

This was the first time that Wanyan Jie had attended a wedding ceremony, and he was also to officiate the wedding of Wanyan Kang. It made him feel fresh and very happy.

Emperor, great empress dowager, wangye has brought wangfei4 over! Wanyan Kang just arrived at wangfu, there was already someone notifying them.

Great-grandmother, zhen5 wants to go and see! As soon as he heard this, Wanyan Kang couldnt sit still. He was eager to know how the welcoming of the bride looked like. He was very curious and wanted to go ahead to see.

After seeing Wanyan Jies excited appearance, Dongfang Lan took his hand and patted it gently. Emperor, you are the marriage officiant today and a marriage officiant shouldnt walk around!

Oh. Wanyan Jie was a bit disappointed. He couldnt go out, so he could only stretch his head and kept his eyes on the outside. He wanted to see Wanyan Kang and Su Mei sooner.

After waiting for a while, Wanyan Kang finally appeared in front of the crowd. He led the red satin that connected him to Su Mei, while the matron of honor carefully supported Su Mei. The two people came in one after another.

The first bow to heaven and earth! The second to the great empress dowager and the emperor! The last for the husband and wife! Ceremony completed! Bring them to the bridal chamber!

After Su Mei was sent to the bridal chamber, she finally woke up from the dream. She got married! She had become the bride of Wanyan Kang! Su Mei who was holding the apple, was somewhat nervous. From time to time, there was some laughter from outside, and Su Mei could feel that there were several maids in the room. Fortunately, the phoenix coronet on her head was modified by Feng Qi Qi. It wasnt so heavy, otherwise, she would have a sore neck and headache after waiting for so long.

After waiting for a long time, so long that Su Mei didnt know what time it was. Only then a voice came over. Wangye has come!

Wanyan Kang came?! Su Meis mood was somewhat complicated. The extreme excitement was essential, but apart from her happiness, there was still some nervousness. At this moment, Su Mei felt a thin layer of sweat in her hands. Due to her head being covered by a red veil, she couldnt see the outside. She could only lower her head and look at her fair-skinned finger on the apple.

Congratulations wangye! Congratulations wangfei!

Hm! You all withdrawn! Wanyan Kang waved his hands to let everyone go. After only he and Su Mei were left in the room, Wanyan Kang took a deep breath and went to Su Mei.

Su Mei knew that Wanyan Kang had come. At this moment, her heart jumped so hard until the moment Wanyan Kangs shoes appeared before her. Su Meis heart almost stopped beating.

Time was so static, and the surrounding was so quiet. So quiet that Su Mei could hear her own heartbeat and Wanyan Kangs breathing from afar.

Wanyan Kangs eyes slowly filled with love and looked at Su Mei under the red veil with deep love. After a long time, he uttered a long sigh. Little Mei er6, I have finally taken you as my wife!

Accustomed to Wanyan Kang mischievously face, Su Mei didnt know that he also had such a calm and deep side. Wanyan Kangs hand reached out and placed Su Mei small hands on his own palm. He laughed softly after he felt the sweatiness of Su Meis hands.

Little Mei er, you are nervous!

This laughter made Su Mei very embarrassed. She wanted to pull out her hands, but it was tightly held by Wanyan Kang.

Let it go! Su Mei scolded softly.

No! Not going to let go. Ill never let go of it!

Wanyan Kang grabbed Su Meis hand. Then he searched his body blindly for a while and pulled out a golden box. Didnt wait for Su Mei to understand, Wanyan Kang had already knelt down in front of her. Su Mei, are you willing to marry me?

The appearance of Wanyan Kang made Su Mei think of the situation when Feng Cang proposed to Feng Qi Qi. She once said to Wanyan Kang that she was very envious of Feng Qi Qi! It was said that the man has gold under his knees, but Feng Cang was willing to kneel for love, for his beloved woman. This was really not easy to do. She (SM) didnt expect he (WK) took her unintentional words to heart.

The man has gold under his knees: a man should have dignity and not grovel or bow down. In ancient times, men would only bow to their ancestors and someone of a higher rank. Kneeling to anyone other than that, especially kneeling towards women was a shameful thing.

Wanyan Kang opened the box with a sapphire ring inside. Only by looking at the style, Su Mei knew that this was designed by Feng Qi Qi. Could it be that Feng Qi Qi also participated in this matter? When she thought of the good things that Feng Qi Qi did to her, Su Meis eyes became moist.

Su Mei, would you like to marry me? After seeing Su Mei didnt utter a word, Wanyan Kang was somewhat anxious and moved the box closer to her. Are you willing or not?

One sentence, Wanyan Kang repeated it three times. This made Su Mei couldnt help but uttered a fool in her heart. She had already sat in the palanquin and did the wedding ritual with him. How could he still say such foolish things?!

Su Mei deliberately made things difficult for Wanyan Kang. Anyway, she had a veil covering her head now. Wanyan Kang couldnt see her expression and didnt know that she was doing it intentionally.

The beauty behind the red veil didnt say a word made Wanyan Kang completely anxious. He simply picked up the ring and directly put it on Su Meis ring finger.

Aiya, youre using force! Su Mei was happy in her heart, but her mouth was shouting.

Humph, I dont care so much! You got into my household, so youre mine! Even if you dont accept it, you have to accept it. You accept it, then thats the best! Wanyan Kang stood up and patted off the dust on his knees. He then sat next to Su Mei, clutching her left hand with the ring and smiled foolishly.

You rascal. Su Mei quietly sighed.

Yes. Im a rascal. Im set on you! Dont even think of dumping me, Ill keep bothering you!

Dont know why, but only after Su Mei put on the ring and didnt refuse, was Wanyan Kang able to have a peace of mind. It felt really good to lean so close to Su Mei and held her hand tightly! He hadnt felt this happiness for a long time!

Hey.

After waiting for a long time, Wanyan Kang didnt make a sound. Su Mei couldnt help but use her elbow to nudge him.

Whats wrong? Su Meis bump caused Wanyan Kang to wake up from his dream.

Quickly take off the red veil for me! You want me to wait until when?!

Su Meis shouting made Wanyan Kang jump up. Only now did he realize that he hadnt lifted the veil. He hurriedly lifted open the bridal veil and then that pretty face of Su Mei appeared in front of Wanyan Kang.

Really beautiful. Wanyan Kang praised her from the bottom of his heart. His eyes fixed on Su Mei, and the burning passion in his eyes, made Su Mei felt a burst of heat.

1. Wangfu: the residence of the prince of first rank

2. Jianghu: the martial arts world

3. Wangye/wang: the prince of first rank

4. Wangfei: main consort of the prince of first rank

5. Zhen: I, used by the emperor

6. Er: term of endearment