Huangfu Che looked at Prince Ning's indignant expression and felt a bit sorry for his brother. He turned to take a look at Duanmu Xue's straight face, parted his lips and yet, still said nothing.
He knew that Xue was standing up for him but it was true that he was married into the Zhuque Empire. If he really cared about other people's gossiping, how could he be her royal consort?
Feeling that Huangfu Che's empathetic gaze, Duanmu Xue became soft-hearted. They had been married for so many years. How could she not understand his thoughts?
She lowered her head to look at Prince Ning kneeling on the ground and struggling nonstop. A shimmer of killing intent flashed across her dark purple eyes. Her lips curved into a sneer. Then, she said to Phoenix Five and the other guards with feigned anger, "How can you treat him like this? After all, he is my husband's brother. In this case, of course we don't need to pay too much attention to the formal
In the Longxiang Palace of the imperial palace of the Qinglong Empire.Hearing the one-fast-and-three-slow sound of clapper beating, Eunuch Wang furrowed his eyebrows. He turned to look at the emperor who was still standing before the window, hesitating to go forward and remind the emperor.The emperor was too strange today. He had stood still before the window for almost six hours since he had supper. Even the memorials sent by the officials were not reviewed. Eunuch Wang hadn't seen the emperor like this for a long time.Having hesitated for a while, Eunuch Wang still went forward and stood behind Huangfu Cang, saying in a low voice, "Your Majesty, it has been around 2 am. It is time to sleep now."Hearing that, Huangfu Cang didn't give any response. He still looked out of the window at the moon that was about to turn round.Eunuch Wang who didn't get any response could only call again, "Your Majesty..."
The royal carriage slowly stopped before the Longxing Hall.Duanmu Xue took a look at the nervous Huangfu Che and patted his hand, saying, "Don't be nervous. Father will forgive us."No parents didn't love their children. Huangfu Cang must be looking forward to his son's return!Hearing Duanmu Xue's comfort, Huangfu Che felt a bit relieved and then got off the carriage, holding Duanmu Xue's hand.Seeing the familiar things here, Huangfu Che had tears in his eyes again. He was back. It had been 16 years. Now, he was finally back in this place that carried his countless memories and sentiments.Duanmu Xi and Xuanyuan Mo also got off their carriage when the royal carriage stopped.Duanmu Xi looked around and found that the imperial palace here was different from that of the Zhuque Empire. They were both magnificent and grand. Yet, the imperial palace of the Qinglong Empire looked solemn and respectful while t
In the Longxing Hall at night.Huangfu Qing looked at Huangfu Che and thumped the latter's shoulders, "Che, why do you still look the same after so many years?"Looking at his full brother, Huangfu Che laughed sincerely, "Don't you also look the same?"Hearing that, Huangfu Qing shook his head and said smilingly, "You are still so sweet as before."He was only five years older than Huangfu Che but he looked more than ten years older. Che still appeared young but he really became much older.Huangfu Qing stared at Huangfu Che with an affectionate look. Upon seeing Che, he would think of his mother--the beautiful and soft woman."Che, how is everything going on over the years?"Back then, Che insisted on marrying into the Zhuque Empire. Not only his father but also he was very worried. He was worried that his brother would be bullied in the Zhuque Empire and that the empress of the Zhuque
The next early morning, Huangfu Cang's imperial edict arrived at the Eastern Palace where Duanmu Xue and the others dwelled. It was also the palace where Huangfu Che had lived previously."Pursuant to the Mandate from Heaven, the Emperor hereby announces that the daughter of his fifth son, Xi, shall be the granddaughter of the Emperor. As she is a beautiful and elegant girl with fine words, decent behaviors, an angelic disposition and an air of grace, she is greatly appreciated by the Emperor. Hereby, she shall be conferred the honorary title of Princess Qinglian with the honorific title as Shengzun, the family name of Huangfu and the style name of Mingyue. Besides, she shall be included in the pedigree of the Huangfu Family, and the ritual of ancestors acknowledging will be held in three days. Respect this."After reading the imperial edict, Eunuch Wang took a glance at the four people who stood there and didn't react. The corners of his mouth twitc
In the Longxiang Palace, Duanmu Xi spent a whole morning with Huangfu Cang and had lunch before returning to the Eastern Palace.Once Duanmu Xi returned to the Eastern Palace, she was dragged to the room by Xuanyuan Mo."Snow..." While retreating, Duanmu Xi stared at Xuanyuan Mo pressing down upon her nervously. Xuanyuan Mo forced Duanmu Xi to the bedside and she had to slump on the bed.Seeing that, Xuanyuan Mo pressed Duanmu Xi against the bed and bent down to whisper to her ears, "Xi, do you think that you don't need me for having babies?"His husky voice got from Duanmu Xi's ears into her heart, making her feel as if a rush of electricity ran through her body. His warm breath blew around her neck, for which her body turned red all over from her head."Of course... Of course not. I was forced by the circumstances to do that!" Duanmu Xi explained perfunctorily and just didn't dare to look Xuanyuan Mo in the ey
"Here arrives His Majesty."The guards for the Longyin Hall all prostrated themselves to receive His Majesty upon seeing the royal carriage of the emperor.Huangfu Cang got off the royal carriage and glanced at the chief guard in front, asking in a fierce voice, "Where is the intruder who broke into the Longyin Hall?"Feeling Huangfu Cang's disgruntlement, the chief guard started to slightly tremble, "Your Majesty, the intruder is still inside. We dare not break into the Longyin Hall."The Longyin Hall was the holiest place in the imperial palace of the Qinglong Empire. The guards couldn't go inside randomly.Huangfu Cang narrowed his black eyes and then asked further, "Did you see who broke in?"Hearing that, the chief guard immediately broke out in a sweat with droplets of sweat rolling from his forehead to the ground, "It's...""Tell me!" Huangfu Cang yelled grumpily."I
In the space of void, Duanmu Xi felt that she had walked for a long time but she still couldn't see anything.Oh no, she had no idea how long she had been in here. Grandpa and the others would worry about her if she stayed here for too long."Lanze, Hongling, Lyuzhu, Zimei, all of you come out."As Duanmu Xi summoned, four mythical creatures immediately showed up in the space of void.Staring at the four mythical creatures in front, Duanmu Xi leaped on the back of Zimei."Think about a solution for me to get out of here." Duanmu Xi glanced over the four mythical creatures and eventually settled her gaze on Hongling."Hongling, do you have any idea to get me out?" It was Hongling that asked her to enter the Longyin Hall. Now, it should have a way to get her out of here.At the moment, with its eyes closed, Hongling was feeling the Qi that was extremely familiar to it in the space of void
The next morning, Eunuch Wang took the imperial edict with him and went to the Jinxiu Palace, where Consort Qin dwelled."Here arrives the imperial edict. Consort Qin shall come and receive it."Qin Shushuang seemed to have anticipated the arrival of the imperial edict. She had been well dressed up and waited on the seat of honor in the Jinxiu Palace. Hearing the voice of Eunuch Wang, Qin Shushuang stood up and flattened her luxurious clothes before kneeling slowly."Pursuant to the Mandate from Heaven, the Emperor hereby makes the announcement. Qin Shushuang has a vicious temper, manipulates power for personal ends in the harem, fails to educate her daughter well and disobeys the women's virtues. From today onwards, she shall be reduced to an ordinary woman with her title of the consort abolished and sent into the cold palace. She mustn't get out of the cold palace from now on. Respect this.""I hereby receive the imperial