"Your Lords.h.i.+p! You must reconsider! Marrying Lady Xuan would not benefit you, instead, it would bring you harm. Lady Xuan's status is very delicate. Although she is not the Left Prime Minister's most beloved child and does not have any authority in the Prime Minister's residence, she is still the only maternal granddaughter of Great General Chen. Your Lords.h.i.+p knows that the Emperor is already eyeing the Chen family, planning to contain their ma.s.sive power. When the time comes, even Lady Xuan would be implicated without a doubt. His Lords.h.i.+p should not get involved. Please, Your Lords.h.i.+p!! Please think wisely!"

*baaam!*

*baaam!*

*baaam!*

The Moon Emperor neither turned his head nor replied to Yue s.h.i.+n's words. He remained standing like a statue as if he did not hear anything.

Looking at the silent man standing in front of him, Yue s.h.i.+n inwardly smiled painfully. He knew that His Lords.h.i.+p was too stubborn to listen to other people. Not getting any reply from the Moon Emperor, Yue s.h.i.+n grit his teeth and continued talking.

"Has His Lords.h.i.+p already forgotten Empress Niang Niang's words? Has His Lords.h.i.+p already forgotten that horrible night? Your Lords.h.i.+p---no, Your Highness, Xu Fei Yi, are willing to toss away all the plot we painstakingly planned for the sake of a mere woman?"

After finis.h.i.+ng, Yue s.h.i.+n immediately regretted saying those words. He regretted not because he was afraid of Xu Fei Yi's punishment but because he reminded His Highness of that tragic night. That night when Empress Niang Niang was burned to death was the most painful memory for the young prince. Even when His Highness grew older, Yue s.h.i.+n could sense the desolation within him. Talking about that matter was a great taboo for His Highness.

"Yue s.h.i.+n."

When Yue s.h.i.+n once again heard the Moon Emperor's voice, he could not help but s.h.i.+ver. He knew that he had been atrocious when he mentioned the past, but he already prepared himself for the worst. Dying in the hands of the person he wors.h.i.+ped might not be bad. Closing his eyes, Yue s.h.i.+n waited for his death, but few seconds already pa.s.sed by and his head was still attached to his neck.

"Benw.a.n.g[1] knows that you are only thinking for Benw.a.n.g's sake but Benw.a.n.g knows what Benw.a.n.g is doing. Even if Benw.a.n.g marries RongRong, Benw.a.n.g will not involve her with our plan. It would only endanger her safety. If you are anxious because of my Imperial Brother, no need to fret. Benw.a.n.g would make sure that it would be the Emperor's will to betroth RongRong with Benw.a.n.g."

When Yue s.h.i.+n saw the confidence in Xu Fei Yi's eyes, he could only sigh. He new that no matter what he said, His Highness would definitely not change his mind. The only thing he could do was to make sure that Lady Xuan would not find anything once she enters Qinw.a.n.g Fu[2]. He had to make sure that Lady Xuan would not act beyond her status and would only be the wife of Xu Qinw.a.n.g and not the wife of the Moon Emperor.

"…Yes, this servant understands. Please forgive this servant for being atrocious."

"Mmmm.. Leave and prepare for the Bride's Price. Make sure to fill all the ninety-nine treasure chests with valuable treasures from the Qinw.a.n.g Fu and Dark Palace's treasury."

"This servant obeys." Although Yue s.h.i.+n was still reconciled, he had no choice but to obey Xu Fei Yi's orders.

After Yue s.h.i.+n left, Xu Fei Yi removed his outer garments and hanged it on the drawer. Wearing his white inner garment, he laid on his bed and stared at the ceiling. Raising his hand, he slowly traced his lips using his forefinger. He could not help but reminisce the sensation he felt when his lips kissed XuanRong's forehead. Remembering her petal-like pink lips, he could not help but wonder how tasty it would be once he tries to eat it. Sensing the changes within his body, Xu Fei Yi could not help but mutter, "Wife JieJie ah… what did you do to me?"

Xu Fei Yi felt like he would go mad if he would not possess XuanRong.

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When YuShen and the rest returned to the Fu, XuanRong was grilled until she could no longer breathe. She had to repeatedly confirm that she was okay before she was able to pacify her maidservants. In order to hide the incident, YuShen decided to ask Shu Si to help them take good care of the wounded guards and the coach man who fainted.

The next day, XuanRong was being summoned by Xiao Lou.

"XiaoJie…"

"Why are you anxious? Xiao Lou would definitely not move against me in front of other people."

"But XiaoJie, this servant really thinks that it was that witch, Xiao Lou, who sent someone to a.s.sa.s.sinate you---." Before YuShang finish her words, XuanRong immediately interrupted.

"No. She's not the one who sent the a.s.sa.s.sins. She is not an idiot. Did you really think that she can sit steadily as the Head Mistress of the XiangFu if she is a stupid person?"

"Then, who could it be?"

"it might not be her because she is wise but that does not mean that her maternal family is also the same."

When YuShang heard her, she could not help but gasp.

"!!!!"

"Your guess is right, it was from the Xiao family. He is Xiao Lou's father and XuanFei's maternal grandfather, Xiao Gu Zeng."

"Then XiaoJie, you must---"

"Now is not the proper time to retaliate. Before striking back to the Xiao family, I have to settle my grudge against Baili Chen first. Prepare the golden ant. After tonight's full moon, I will make sure that b.a.s.t.a.r.d's third leg will never rise up again in this lifetime."

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[1]. 'This Prince'- how w.a.n.gs refer themselves. Xu Fei Yi always use 'BenJun or This Lords.h.i.+p'.

[2]. Prince of the First Rank Residence

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