This chapter was edited by ororomunroe90

Chinese terms used in this chapter:

Benwang: I, used by wangye Er: form of endearment Fu: mansion/resident Furen: son of an official/nobility Guye: son-in-law, used by the servants of the female family when referring to their Mistress husband Jiejie: big sister Nubi: female servant/slave Yuan: part/wing of a residence

Chapter 61 Feng Cangs vinegar, everywhere (1)

Not like Murong Tai, also not like Li Qiu Shui! Then who does she resemble? What more secrets are hidden inside this body? Could it be that she inherited from the previous generation and looked like her grandparents or maternal grandparents? There are such cases, but her situation is very rare.

Qi Qi, can mother bind your hair together?

Li Qiu Shui doesnt know Murong Qi Qis inner thoughts. She only gently asked.

Good!

Li Qiu Shui came to Murong Qi Qis back and carefully combed her hair. Two times, three timesLi Qiu Shuis tears fell down and fell onto Murong Qi Qis black hair and disappeared in the waves of that black hair.

Shui er, Qi Qi has grown up. We need to be happy! We need to be happy!

Seeing his wifes excitement, Murong Tai quickly and softly comforted at her side.

I know. I didnt expect that time would go by so fast. Its been sixteen years

After Murong Qi Qis hair was bound together, Li Qiu Shui took out a jade hairpin and put it in Murong Qi Qis hair.

The ceremony has concluded

Hearing the ceremonial officials voice, Murong Qi Qi stood up. Applause rang to celebrate her becoming an adult. Binding the hair let her become an adult in this world.

At night, inside her room, Murong Qi Qi counted the gifts she received this time. She didnt expect that in this becoming an adult ceremony, she would receive five hairpins.

The green jade hairpin was from Li Yun Qing. The blue fluorite hairpin was from Shangguan Wu Ji. Long Jing Tian gave a red coral hairpin. The hairpin Ming Yue Cheng sent was made from amethyst. The hairpins sent by those four, although theyre not from Tong Bao Zhai, but they were still valuable.

Only Feng Cang sent an ordinary silver hairpin.

Miss, wangye is usually so generous. Why did wangye gift such an ordinary gift on misss ceremony of becoming an adult?

Su Mei took the silver hairpin, looked at it left and right, but didnt see anything out of the ordinary. She only knew that this hairpin was somewhat old because the silver color was not as bright anymore and looked somewhat dull.

This hairpin should have special significance! If Im not mistaken, this hairpin must belong to his mother princess Ming Yue.

Qing Qing knows me well!

Murong Qi Qis voice just fell, when the door was pushed open by someone. Feng Cang appeared at the door.

Wangye, how come you are here?

Murong Qi Qi was very surprised. Its a dark and stormy night. Feng Cang appearing at Cui Zhu yuan, he surely didnt come in from the main entrance. Could it be

Qing Qing, you guessed it. Benwang came in by jumping over the wall.

Feng Cang openly entered Murong Qi Qis lady chamber. He carefully looked around once.

Qing Qings lady chamber doesnt have any of those vulgar powder fragrances. This is great. This is great!

Feng Cang hadnt suddenly appeared at night to chit-chat. Murong Qi Qi calculatedly allowed Su Mei to go make tea and let Su Yue go get dessert. She went to sit opposite Feng Cang.

Wangye, you didnt answer my question yet? Why did you come here so late?

I missed you, Feng Cang said slowly, making Su Mei almost spill the tea she was pouring.

Hehe, Murong Qi Qi embarrassingly laughed twice. Werent ancient people supposed to be reserved? Why was this Nan Lin wang an exception? They werent even married yet, but he had already raided her lady chamber. If people knew about this, their spit, full of etiquettes, would be enough to drown people. Looks like he doesnt care a bit.

Seeing Murong Qi Qis expression, Feng Cangs eyes turned a deeper color. The words coming out of his mouth had a slight grievance: It seems that Qing Qing didnt even miss me a bit! Fancy that I think about you day and night and have countless of sleepless nights.

Hai, hai!

Su Mei and Su Yue completely collapsed. The two small faces became so red. How come the future guye talks so bold? They heard that the folk of Bei Zhou were simple. Could it be that all the people over there confess like this? Then wouldnt people die from shyness?

You guys go out first!

Murong Qi Qi waved her hand. Su Mei and Su Yue received the order and immediately left like the wind, as if theres some plague in the room.

Qing Qings heart still has me, so you deliberately sent them away.

Feng Cang came smilingly to Murong Qi Qi and pulled out the white jade hairpin from her hair.

Today was Qing Qings becoming an adult ceremony. I only wanted to come and bind Qing Qings hair.

Not waiting for Murong Qi Qi to reject, inside Feng Cangs hand, theres a comb. He gently combed Murong Qi Qis hair. His skill was adept. It doesnt seem like its the first time he did this. Could it be that he was like this to another person?

When I was young, I often saw father comb mothers hair. Then I was puzzled. Mother has so many maids, why should father do it?

I searched for an opportunity and asked the question in my heart. I still remember that after mother heard it, her face became red and shut father and I outside the door. Father lifted me up and told me: When you grow up and have someone you love; you will be able to experience the fun in it.

Feng Cang spoke slowly, Murong Qi Qi listened quietly. For a time, the room was quiet and it was unusually harmonious. Murong Qi Qis hair is thick. Its like silk and satin. It lay quietly in Feng Cangs hands and enjoyed his gentleness.

Wangye must surely have someone you love very much. Thats why you are so skilful.

Murong Qi Qi lowered her head. Her hands were hidden in her sleeves.

Could it be that he said those words to make her feel guilty? He had someone he loves and wanted to comb hair for his loved one, thats why he told her in such a subtle way that she should not interfere with them?

Wangye, rest assured! Although Im a woman, I know that after marriage, I must obey the husband. Even though I will occupy the position of wangfei, its just for the alliance of the two countries. When people gradually forget about this, Ill give the position of wangfei to the woman wangye loves and support you!

Ka

Listening till here, the comb in Feng Cangs hand folded in half because of his strength.

What did she say? Want to support him and his sweetheart? She thinks that he is disloyal and that another woman lives in his heart? Support? Those words came out like a breeze, so carefree. What is this little womans mind thinking? Or is it that she has a sweetheart and is very anxious to leave him?

Does Qing Qing really think like that?

Feng Cang lowered his head, tilted Murong Qi Qis chin and gazed into her eyes. Those beautiful eyes were placid without jealousy, without anger and also without any love.

She really didnt have any slightest feeling for him, ah! Feng Cangs eyes became injured. His heart ached. It turned out that unrequited love is such a feeling. Its like watching safflower on a tree. Wanted to pick it, but no matter what, he cant reach it.

Prior to knowing her, he didnt know what love is. After knowing her, he knows what love is, but he also tasted the bitterness of love.

If me quitting helps the lovers become husband and wife, then of course Ill be supportive!

Feng Cangs body is filled with a touch of sadness, making Murong Qi Qi somewhat puzzled.

It seems that he must love that woman very much, thats why his eyes are filled with such sadness. So it turned out that people who were in such high positions also have their distress and difficulties. Its just that she doesnt know who this woman is. Why couldnt they be together? It seems that she really has become a big light bulb.

Light bulb: third person in a relationship

The two thoughts, one left, one right. Its like a painting, wanting to go left, wanting to go right.

Ah

Feng Cang let her chin go. He turned and saw the four hairpins on the table. Immediately, jealousy spread.

No wonder she wants to support him! In fact, its letting him support her! Doesnt she know the meaning behind receiving a hairpin on a becoming an adult ceremony? Not only did she accept a hairpin from a man, but accepted four at the same time! It seems that his little wangfei is very popular! Could it be that among them is her sweetheart? Then what should he do?

Wangye, wangye

Seeing Feng Cang stare at those hairpins on the table, Murong Qi Qi is somewhat puzzled. Did these hairpins provoke him? Why are his eyes like that?

Murong Qi Qi quickly put them away in her jewellery box. Her move made Feng Cang suspect even more.

Qing Qing, is the hairpin I sent not good enough? Why do you still accept from other people?

Feng Cang immediately put on a pitiful expression. He leaned towards Murong Qi Qi. His eyes kept staring at the jewellery box Murong Qi Qi was guarding.

Before going to Bei Zhou, the two werent allowed to meet. Thats why Feng Cang tolerated until now and only today did he secretly come over. He didnt expect that his little wangfei received so many hairpins.

Four! Isnt that the same as saying that he has four rivals? Who is the one? He must let Nalan Xin find out!

Those people actually dare to put ideas on his little wangfei, did they eat the guts of a leopard? This wangfei is someone he set his eyes on. She is his! He must slap those flies and mosquitoes to death!

The hairpin wangye sent is very good, otherwise I wouldnt have accepted it. As for these, they are gifts from friends. Naturally, I cant reject them.

Feng Cangs expression made Murong Qi Qi puzzled. He is not poor, ah. Why does he covet her hairpins so much? These hairpins cant be sold for much gold. Why is the way he looks at them the same as how hungry people looked at bread?

Qing Qing, gift these hairpins to me, alright? Ill exchange them with Tong Bao Zhaos hairpins. No matter what you take fancy on, Ill buy it for you!

Tong Bao Zhaos jewellery is indeed a tempting condition. If Murong Qi Qi was a normal girl, she will definitely be swayed. But shes the boss behind the scenes of Tong Bao Zhai. Those jewelleries are personally designed by her. So the temptation Feng Cang threw out, absolutely didnt have any affect.

Wangye, how can gifts from friends be exchanged? Then wouldnt that be the same as betraying a friends heart?!

Feng Cang almost fainted. His wangfei is really stubborn. Why couldnt she be a bit greedier, have lesser thoughts and be less sensitive like other women?

But then again, if Murong Qi Qi was also as infatuated, as without brains and short-sighted, he wouldnt have set his eyes on her.

Its just that now the most critical question is how to cheat those four hairpins that had become thorns in his eyes from his little wangfei! When he gets them, he must smash those hairpins into powders, let people pack them and send them back to their owners. Humph! How can they covet his, Feng Cangs wangfei?!

Just as Feng Cang was racking his brains about how to cheat those hairpins from Murong Qi Qi, from outside came Su Meis voice: Furen!

Where is miss?

Miss is in the room. Please let nubi go announce!

It turned out that Li Qiu Shui had come over. For Murong Qi Qis reputation, Feng Cang couldnt stay any longer. Before leaving, Feng Cang glared fiercely at the jewellery box in Murong Qi Qis hands. Then he jumped out of the window.

This man is really strangeSeeing that figure in white disappear, Murong Qi Qi is even more puzzled. Could it be that beside hand fetish, he also has a fetish for things? He likes to collect hairpins?

Miss, furen has come!

Su Mei opened the curtain and didnt see Feng Cang. Her heart was now more at ease.

Although this person was not her mother, but she had given birth to this body. Murong Qi Qis etiquettes were still in place: Mother, sit down!

Take a break, let mother look at you!

Li Qiu Shui pulled Murong Qi Qis hands and let Murong Qi Qi sit beside her. She looked at her affectionately.

Being stared at by a woman, Murong Qi Qi is somewhat uncomfortable. Dont know if its her feelings who has a problem, but she felt that the Li Qiu Shuis eyes has some complicated feelings. Its like shes looking at her, but also like shes looking at another person through her.

Qi Qi, in front of mother, do you still need to disguise? Quickly take off the Water Moon Mirror. Let mother take a look at your face!

Water Moon Mirror! Li Qiu Shui actually knew that shes wearing the Water Moon Mirror? Then this means that what she guessed was right. She might not be Murong Tais biological daughter after all. Li Qiu Shui definitely knows the truth!

With these questions, Murong Qi Qi slowly removed the clear like water mask, exposing her original appearance.

Alike, really alike., Seeing Murong Qi Qis appearance, Li Qiu Shui couldnt help but utter three words. The way shes looking at her became more excited.

Mother, who do I look like?

Murong Qi Qi pretended to be nave and curiously asked Li Qiu Shui.

Like, sensing her own discomposure, Li Qiu Shui quickly coughed once. I mean; you look likeyour father!

Mother, who is the father youre talking about?

Murong Qi Qi didnt let it go and continued to ask.

Is my father not Murong Tai?

He?

After hearing Murong Qi Qi mention Murong Tai, Li Qiu Shui humphed. The contempt in her eyes was apparent. It seemed that Murong Qi Qi saying that would make her self-worth become lesser.

It seemed that she really isnt Murong Tais daughter. Its just that whos the father that Li Qiu Shui mentioned. Could it be that Li Qiu Shui betrayed Murong Tai in the past? Shes the daughter Li Qiu Shui had with another man?

Mother, who is my biological father?

Murong Qi Qi quietly looked at Li Qiu Shui, this woman who is like a mystery.

She is Li clans eldest miss. She is of noble descent. That year, Li Qiu Shui went against her parents wishes and married the poor scholar Murong Tai. It was infamous and once caused a sensation. With her help, not only did Murong Tai became the zhuangyuan, but his career also went very smoothly

Zhuangyuan: the top ranked scholar at a literary exam

Its just that, sixteen years ago, after giving birth to Murong Qi Qi, she suddenly went into the temple and never came out again. No one knew why she entered the temple at a time when Murong Tai was famous throughout the world.

Many people thought that its because Murong Tai took a concubine and betrayed their original oath of being one life, one pair of people. So Li Qiu Shui was hurt and broke the love

There were also people who said that she got advice from a priest that she must enter the temple for Murong Tais road to be smooth. For the man she loves, in the end, Li Qiu Shui entered the temple. And therefore, Murong Tai also really climbed up high

Others say that Li Qiu Shui is a proud and arrogant person. After she gave birth to Murong Qi Qi, she hurt her body and wouldnt be able to give birth anymore. She couldnt accept this fact and couldnt accept the fact that a son of a concubine would inherit Murong fu, thats why she broke her love and feelings

In short, Murong Qi Qi heard all kinds of rumors, but no one knew which was true or which was false aside from this person in front of her.

Murong Qi Qis straightforwardness made Li Qiu Shui panic: I cant say. Qi Qi, dont force me!

Facing Murong Qi Qis clean and thorough eyes, Li Qiu Shuis eyes dodged.

You only need to know that Murong Tai is not your biological father!

Li Qiu Shuis expression made Murong Qi Qi very sceptical. Why did she see hate from Li Qiu Shuis eyes?

Although it was fleeting, but she was still sensitive enough to capture that kind of intense hate. Who does she hate? Does she hate Murong Tai? Thats why she betrayed him? Since she hates Murong Tai, then why did she marry him in spite of her familys wishes? What kind of secret is exactly hidden here?

Qi Qi, mother was not good before. I ignored you and let you suffer many grievances. Its mother who is sorry!

Li Qiu Shui held Murong Qi Qis hand, full of love. In her eyes, theres tears. An expression full of regret and also the heartache towards this daughter.

Mother is sorry towards you!

Li Qiu Shui being like this suddenly made Murong Qi Qi startled. Could it be that she really had her difficulties?

Since thats the case, she wont ask anymore. After all, who doesnt have an unspeakable secret? Besides, having an affair behind her husband is not a glorious thing for Li Qiu Shui. If she and that person truly love each other, then what wrong did she have?! This page should be turned over.

Towards women, especially women in tears, Murong Qi Qi has no way out. Although this person is not her birth mother, but in the end, she gave life to this body. Although she cant show filial piety like a daughter towards a mother, but softly appeasing, Murong Qi Qi can still do that.

The one mother should be sorry to is not only me. Could it be that mother forgot jiejie who is inside the palace? A few days ago, jiejie had a miscarriage. Her mood is very bad. If mother goes and visits her, maybe she will feel much better.

She?

By comparison, after mentioning Murong Xue Lian, Li Qiu Shuis voice turned a lot more indifferent. Theres no sense of intimacy. Its a lot more alienated. So much that her voice even revealed a feeling of shame.

In the end, how complicated is this family, ah?!

Only now did Murong Qi Qi became aware of this problem. She suddenly remembered the information Su Yue brought back in respect to Murong Xue Lians birth. She was born after Li Qiu Shui and Murong Tai had been married for eight months. Murong fu told outsiders that furen had a premature birth

Now seeing Li Qiu Shui full of resentment, could it be that Murong Xue Lian wasnt premature, but she was actually born after the full term? Could it be that Li Qiu Shu had gotten pregnant before marriage? If its like that, then Li Qiu Shui got married because of an unplanned pregnancy. Then could it be that Murong Tai had forced himself on Li Qiu Shui? She, because of her pregnancy, was forced to marry Murong Tai?

No wonder, no wonder when Li Qiu Shui mentioned Murong Tai and Murong Xue Lian, in her eyes, theres no love.