Chapter 374
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Chenglei wanted to stay in the Jin Manor for some more days but Xing insisted on returning back to the capital city. She knew Takanashi would be planning something soon, now that he had failed in getting the Ouyang Navy. Bai Li's warning echoed in her mind too.
Those old guys never say anything openly. They have to be mysterious about everything! Sigh!
Still it would be a better option to stay close to her family in case something troublesome happens!
When they get back, Xing was surprised to see Xiao Mei pretty close with Lin Mubai and she even had some trinklets with her that were gifted by Lin Mubai. She looked happy and in the end that's all that matters and Xing felt happy for her even though she didn't trust Mubai much in the matters of women.
Xing was informed of the demise of Lord Chu and his second daughter and that didn't shake her that much. She just shrugged it off.
But what surprised her was the fact that news that the owner of the White Tiger Token is the actual owner of the Eastern lands was spread widely.
And there were rumours of a celebratory banquet that was planned to be arranged for the holder of the White Tiger Token who brought back the Ouyang Navy.
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Xing knew it was Chenglei who was able to spread these news this fast around the kingdom.
No wonder this guy tried to delay me! If I was any late I'd be directly lead to a celebratory banquet without any way to refuse.
"Cancel the celebratory Banquet!", Xing spoke in a commanding tone to Chenglei who was sitting in her garden, sipping her tea.
"What celebratory banquet?", he feigned ignorance. He wanted everyone to praise his woman and he wanted to see it. How could she refuse?
Xing saw him looking indifferent drinking tea and decided to change her tactic. She didn't want to be exalted as some saviour like before. She hated that feeling and she just wanted a normal peaceful life.
" Chenglei... I want to meet Ah Xuan. I miss him... ", Xing sat close to Chenglei with her shoulders rubbing against his and looked at him with her big, bright eyes, pleading and she batted her eyelids for that extra effect and her lips were pouty as she spoke in a childish tone.
This move always worked with him in the past!
Xing could see his face actually blushing looking back at her.
"Hmm! ", he hummed and turned to look away. He didn't want her to see his reaction. He wanted her to think that he is not pleased with her decision but he didn't realise she is way too smart for him.
She is way too cute!
'And can't she just use her white tiger token to get in the palace? Why is she asking for my help? Well, whatever! She gets dumb at times, doesn't she? I'll have to look after her!' A smile bloomed in Chenglei's face. 'It's better she asks me. It would help me protect her. And her missing Ah Xuan is not the only reason she wants to meet my brother, is it?'
Xing didn't forget about her token but she wanted to use Chenglei's help as she used to before. She wanted to directly go to the Emperor for cancelling the banquet and she wanted Chenglei to be there too. If he'd refused, she'd have used her token to convince the Emperor.
Next morning Xing made tea for the three of them in the Imperial Study.
"You actually brought the Ouyang Navy back, Mingxia!", the Emperor was in a celebratory mood which Xing promptly spoiled by telling him about Takanashi and his plans to rule the three kingdoms.
"Well then, the celebratory Banquet will be a chance to see what he has planned. Should we invite him too?", the Emperor's question made Chenglei frown.
That's not why I wanted the banquet. I wanted to show off my woman!
"I made a promise that he won't walk back if he steps inside our kingdom", she served the Emperor a cup of tea, "And I want no banquet!",she looked at him firmly.
The Emperor fixed his emerald eyes on her for an entire minute scrutinising her and waited if she backs off. "Okay," he said and called his Eunuch to inform the Prime Minister to cancel the banquet.
"That's it? You are not going to convince her?", Chenglei wasn't pleased. He knew this woman will convince his brother but he didn't know it would be this easy.
"It would be shameful if we arrange the banquet for her and she is not attending, don't you think?", the Emperor sighed. "Who can force her to do anything?"
"No one... Good that you know, little Kouki!", Xing was pleased and with a grin served Chenglei his tea and sat beside him.
Chenglei realised his brother has a point and shrugged it off. He will spread about her good deeds anyhow. Maybe he'll make it up in their wedding. He'll make sure that the entire kingdom have never seen such a spectacular wedding. This woman deserves it. There is a lot to plan. He sank into his thoughts.
Ah Xuan played with Xing for a while and she taught him the first alphabet of the Guyu language and then wrote a poem in the language and with a brush sent him to mark the alphabet she taught in the poem.
Ah Xuan was really exited and he went and sat in the short table the Emperor had placed for his son beside him and started to work on the sheet.
Both of them looked so identical!
Xing noticed Chenglei receiving a missive and his expression changed.
"Guess I'll have to leave for the East!", he mumbled and he was really disappointed.
"Is it related to the drugs Ayane mentioned?", Xing had a doubt and he tried to change the subject.
"You wanted to tell me something, right?"
"Ah, yes!", Xing knew he was deflecting but she didn't want to get involved in the drug issue for now.
"I accidentally paid for my business using your household accounts and your household expenses using my account. I have to pay you..."
" Do whatever!", he waved his hands. When she was about to tell him on the way, He wondered if it might be something important.
Why is she telling me this non-issue?
Accidentally switching accounts can happen considering she is taking care of a lot of things. In fact if it was someone else they'd have been exhausted by now but she is really really good at this.
And also who cares who pays for whom? Isn't it all their money?
"You really don't care?", Xing knitted her brows. Why is he waving it off as nothing. It is a lot of money!
"What if I bankrupt you?"
"Pfft", Chenglei laughed as if she made a big joke, "JiaXing! I'll applaud you if you're able to lose all my money"
Xing knew he is right. He has a lot and even if she gets all the gold he has and throws it into the sea, the assets he owns inside this kingdom and other kingdoms are a lot and they bring income whether they try or not. Unless she sells them all and throw all that money away too. That would take a lifetime!
"But I know how to steal everything from you and leave you penniless!", she raised her chin.
"I know you can.... But you won't... ", he still couldn't believe her and kept on laughing at her.
He knew she is smart but she is not heartless!
"I will steal all your money, Chenglei!", she gritted her teeth. Does he think I won't?
"Fine...fine ...", he stood up and walked towards her, "Steal all my money... I don't mind! But then, you'll have to take responsibility for me and feed me and provide for me for the rest of my life",he patted her head kneeling in front of her and Xing pouted looking at him.
But looking at his serious expression, with his green eyes filled with expectations and conformity, she broke into laughter.
"You.... Are something! You want to be treated like a gigolo by me? ", she patted his shoulders laughing and he held her hands and his expression turned solemn,
"JiaXing! Everything mine is yours to take care of", he kissed her palm and Xing's smile froze and her eyes misted.
He had previously knelt before her like this and said the exact same thing.
Like before, Xing forgot where she was and warmth spread from her hands that were pressed between his cheek and his hand to her heart and throughout her entire body.
"Chenglei.... I..." belong to you too', she was about to say but...
"Eww! Guys! There is a kid here! Go get a room! Have some sensibility!", the Emperor's voice spoiled their moment.
Xing jerked and got out of her trance admiring the handsome face in front of her but Chenglei's eyes were unwavering,
" Ah Xuan likes you... Spend some time here. I'll be leaving immediately. I'll arrange a carriage for you to return home. I'll leave everything to you", he stood up.
"You're leaving now?", Xing held his hand. She didn't want him to leave. She wanted to tell him a lot.
Seeing her hesitant to let him leave, Chenglei felt a tug in his heart.
But the situation seemed dire and needed his immediate intervention. He had received information that they had caught a gang trying to smuggle a kind of drug through the river and 'they were all looking dead but they were walking' is what the report said and he wanted to see what that was about. They particularly landed in the land near to her. There might be more to it.
"JiaXing! I'll be back soon. Don't get into trouble", he said and kissed her forehead and left in large paces without turning back. He really didn't want to leave either. But it is something concerning her and he wanted to take a look himself.
Xing touched her forehead where the warmth of his kiss remained and took a deep breath.
Be safe, My Prince!
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Chenglei wanted to stay in the Jin Manor for some more days but Xing insisted on returning back to the capital city. She knew Takanashi would be planning something soon, now that he had failed in getting the Ouyang Navy. Bai Li's warning echoed in her mind too.
Those old guys never say anything openly. They have to be mysterious about everything! Sigh!
Still it would be a better option to stay close to her family in case something troublesome happens!
When they get back, Xing was surprised to see Xiao Mei pretty close with Lin Mubai and she even had some trinklets with her that were gifted by Lin Mubai. She looked happy and in the end that's all that matters and Xing felt happy for her even though she didn't trust Mubai much in the matters of women.
Xing was informed of the demise of Lord Chu and his second daughter and that didn't shake her that much. She just shrugged it off.
But what surprised her was the fact that news that the owner of the White Tiger Token is the actual owner of the Eastern lands was spread widely.
And there were rumours of a celebratory banquet that was planned to be arranged for the holder of the White Tiger Token who brought back the Ouyang Navy.
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Xing knew it was Chenglei who was able to spread these news this fast around the kingdom.
No wonder this guy tried to delay me! If I was any late I'd be directly lead to a celebratory banquet without any way to refuse.
"Cancel the celebratory Banquet!", Xing spoke in a commanding tone to Chenglei who was sitting in her garden, sipping her tea.
"What celebratory banquet?", he feigned ignorance. He wanted everyone to praise his woman and he wanted to see it. How could she refuse?
Xing saw him looking indifferent drinking tea and decided to change her tactic. She didn't want to be exalted as some saviour like before. She hated that feeling and she just wanted a normal peaceful life.
" Chenglei... I want to meet Ah Xuan. I miss him... ", Xing sat close to Chenglei with her shoulders rubbing against his and looked at him with her big, bright eyes, pleading and she batted her eyelids for that extra effect and her lips were pouty as she spoke in a childish tone.
This move always worked with him in the past!
Xing could see his face actually blushing looking back at her.
"Hmm! ", he hummed and turned to look away. He didn't want her to see his reaction. He wanted her to think that he is not pleased with her decision but he didn't realise she is way too smart for him.
She is way too cute!
'And can't she just use her white tiger token to get in the palace? Why is she asking for my help? Well, whatever! She gets dumb at times, doesn't she? I'll have to look after her!' A smile bloomed in Chenglei's face. 'It's better she asks me. It would help me protect her. And her missing Ah Xuan is not the only reason she wants to meet my brother, is it?'
Xing didn't forget about her token but she wanted to use Chenglei's help as she used to before. She wanted to directly go to the Emperor for cancelling the banquet and she wanted Chenglei to be there too. If he'd refused, she'd have used her token to convince the Emperor.
Next morning Xing made tea for the three of them in the Imperial Study.
"You actually brought the Ouyang Navy back, Mingxia!", the Emperor was in a celebratory mood which Xing promptly spoiled by telling him about Takanashi and his plans to rule the three kingdoms.
"Well then, the celebratory Banquet will be a chance to see what he has planned. Should we invite him too?", the Emperor's question made Chenglei frown.
That's not why I wanted the banquet. I wanted to show off my woman!
"I made a promise that he won't walk back if he steps inside our kingdom", she served the Emperor a cup of tea, "And I want no banquet!",she looked at him firmly.
The Emperor fixed his emerald eyes on her for an entire minute scrutinising her and waited if she backs off. "Okay," he said and called his Eunuch to inform the Prime Minister to cancel the banquet.
"That's it? You are not going to convince her?", Chenglei wasn't pleased. He knew this woman will convince his brother but he didn't know it would be this easy.
"It would be shameful if we arrange the banquet for her and she is not attending, don't you think?", the Emperor sighed. "Who can force her to do anything?"
"No one... Good that you know, little Kouki!", Xing was pleased and with a grin served Chenglei his tea and sat beside him.
Chenglei realised his brother has a point and shrugged it off. He will spread about her good deeds anyhow. Maybe he'll make it up in their wedding. He'll make sure that the entire kingdom have never seen such a spectacular wedding. This woman deserves it. There is a lot to plan. He sank into his thoughts.
Ah Xuan played with Xing for a while and she taught him the first alphabet of the Guyu language and then wrote a poem in the language and with a brush sent him to mark the alphabet she taught in the poem.
Ah Xuan was really exited and he went and sat in the short table the Emperor had placed for his son beside him and started to work on the sheet.
Both of them looked so identical!
Xing noticed Chenglei receiving a missive and his expression changed.
"Guess I'll have to leave for the East!", he mumbled and he was really disappointed.
"Is it related to the drugs Ayane mentioned?", Xing had a doubt and he tried to change the subject.
"You wanted to tell me something, right?"
"Ah, yes!", Xing knew he was deflecting but she didn't want to get involved in the drug issue for now.
"I accidentally paid for my business using your household accounts and your household expenses using my account. I have to pay you..."
" Do whatever!", he waved his hands. When she was about to tell him on the way, He wondered if it might be something important.
Why is she telling me this non-issue?
Accidentally switching accounts can happen considering she is taking care of a lot of things. In fact if it was someone else they'd have been exhausted by now but she is really really good at this.
And also who cares who pays for whom? Isn't it all their money?
"You really don't care?", Xing knitted her brows. Why is he waving it off as nothing. It is a lot of money!
"What if I bankrupt you?"
"Pfft", Chenglei laughed as if she made a big joke, "JiaXing! I'll applaud you if you're able to lose all my money"
Xing knew he is right. He has a lot and even if she gets all the gold he has and throws it into the sea, the assets he owns inside this kingdom and other kingdoms are a lot and they bring income whether they try or not. Unless she sells them all and throw all that money away too. That would take a lifetime!
"But I know how to steal everything from you and leave you penniless!", she raised her chin.
"I know you can.... But you won't... ", he still couldn't believe her and kept on laughing at her.
He knew she is smart but she is not heartless!
"I will steal all your money, Chenglei!", she gritted her teeth. Does he think I won't?
"Fine...fine ...", he stood up and walked towards her, "Steal all my money... I don't mind! But then, you'll have to take responsibility for me and feed me and provide for me for the rest of my life",he patted her head kneeling in front of her and Xing pouted looking at him.
But looking at his serious expression, with his green eyes filled with expectations and conformity, she broke into laughter.
"You.... Are something! You want to be treated like a gigolo by me? ", she patted his shoulders laughing and he held her hands and his expression turned solemn,
"JiaXing! Everything mine is yours to take care of", he kissed her palm and Xing's smile froze and her eyes misted.
He had previously knelt before her like this and said the exact same thing.
Like before, Xing forgot where she was and warmth spread from her hands that were pressed between his cheek and his hand to her heart and throughout her entire body.
"Chenglei.... I..." belong to you too', she was about to say but...
"Eww! Guys! There is a kid here! Go get a room! Have some sensibility!", the Emperor's voice spoiled their moment.
Xing jerked and got out of her trance admiring the handsome face in front of her but Chenglei's eyes were unwavering,
" Ah Xuan likes you... Spend some time here. I'll be leaving immediately. I'll arrange a carriage for you to return home. I'll leave everything to you", he stood up.
"You're leaving now?", Xing held his hand. She didn't want him to leave. She wanted to tell him a lot.
Seeing her hesitant to let him leave, Chenglei felt a tug in his heart.
But the situation seemed dire and needed his immediate intervention. He had received information that they had caught a gang trying to smuggle a kind of drug through the river and 'they were all looking dead but they were walking' is what the report said and he wanted to see what that was about. They particularly landed in the land near to her. There might be more to it.
"JiaXing! I'll be back soon. Don't get into trouble", he said and kissed her forehead and left in large paces without turning back. He really didn't want to leave either. But it is something concerning her and he wanted to take a look himself.
Xing touched her forehead where the warmth of his kiss remained and took a deep breath.
Be safe, My Prince!
Chenglei wanted to stay in the Jin Manor for some more days but Xing insisted on returning back to the capital city. She knew Takanashi would be planning something soon, now that he had failed in getting the Ouyang Navy. Bai Li's warning echoed in her mind too.Those old guys never say anything openly. They have to be mysterious about everything! Sigh!Still it would be a better option to stay close to her family in case something troublesome happens!When they get back, Xing was surprised to see Xiao Mei pretty close with Lin Mubai and she even had some trinklets with her that were gifted by Lin Mubai. She looked happy and in the end that's all that matters and Xing felt happy for her even though she didn't trust Mubai much in the matters of women.Xing was informed of the demise of Lord Chu and his second daughter and that didn't shake her that much. She just shrugged it off.But what surprised her was the fact that news that the owner of the White Tiger Token is the actual owner of the Eastern lands was spread widely.And there were rumours of a celebratory banquet that was planned to be arranged for the holder of the White Tiger Token who brought back the Ouyang Navy. Find authorized novels in Webnovelfaster updates, better experiencePlease click www.webnovel.com for visiting. Xing knew it was Chenglei who was able to spread these news this fast around the kingdom.No wonder this guy tried to delay me! If I was any late I'd be directly lead to a celebratory banquet without any way to refuse."Cancel the celebratory Banquet!", Xing spoke in a commanding tone to Chenglei who was sitting in her garden, sipping her tea."What celebratory banquet?", he feigned ignorance. He wanted everyone to praise his woman and he wanted to see it. How could she refuse?Xing saw him looking indifferent drinking tea and decided to change her tactic. She didn't want to be exalted as some saviour like before. She hated that feeling and she just wanted a normal peaceful life." Chenglei... I want to meet Ah Xuan. I miss him... ", Xing sat close to Chenglei with her shoulders rubbing against his and looked at him with her big, bright eyes, pleading and she batted her eyelids for that extra effect and her lips were pouty as she spoke in a childish tone.This move always worked with him in the past!Xing could see his face actually blushing looking back at her."Hmm! ", he hummed and turned to look away. He didn't want her to see his reaction. He wanted her to think that he is not pleased with her decision but he didn't realise she is way too smart for him.She is way too cute!'And can't she just use her white tiger token to get in the palace? Why is she asking for my help? Well, whatever! She gets dumb at times, doesn't she? I'll have to look after her!' A smile bloomed in Chenglei's face. 'It's better she asks me. It would help me protect her. And her missing Ah Xuan is not the only reason she wants to meet my brother, is it?'Xing didn't forget about her token but she wanted to use Chenglei's help as she used to before. She wanted to directly go to the Emperor for cancelling the banquet and she wanted Chenglei to be there too. If he'd refused, she'd have used her token to convince the Emperor.Next morning Xing made tea for the three of them in the Imperial Study."You actually brought the Ouyang Navy back, Mingxia!", the Emperor was in a celebratory mood which Xing promptly spoiled by telling him about Takanashi and his plans to rule the three kingdoms."Well then, the celebratory Banquet will be a chance to see what he has planned. Should we invite him too?", the Emperor's question made Chenglei frown.That's not why I wanted the banquet. I wanted to show off my woman!"I made a promise that he won't walk back if he steps inside our kingdom", she served the Emperor a cup of tea, "And I want no banquet!",she looked at him firmly.The Emperor fixed his emerald eyes on her for an entire minute scrutinising her and waited if she backs off. "Okay," he said and called his Eunuch to inform the Prime Minister to cancel the banquet."That's it? You are not going to convince her?", Chenglei wasn't pleased. He knew this woman will convince his brother but he didn't know it would be this easy."It would be shameful if we arrange the banquet for her and she is not attending, don't you think?", the Emperor sighed. "Who can force her to do anything?""No one... Good that you know, little Kouki!", Xing was pleased and with a grin served Chenglei his tea and sat beside him.Chenglei realised his brother has a point and shrugged it off. He will spread about her good deeds anyhow. Maybe he'll make it up in their wedding. He'll make sure that the entire kingdom have never seen such a spectacular wedding. This woman deserves it. There is a lot to plan. He sank into his thoughts.Ah Xuan played with Xing for a while and she taught him the first alphabet of the Guyu language and then wrote a poem in the language and with a brush sent him to mark the alphabet she taught in the poem.Ah Xuan was really exited and he went and sat in the short table the Emperor had placed for his son beside him and started to work on the sheet.Both of them looked so identical!Xing noticed Chenglei receiving a missive and his expression changed."Guess I'll have to leave for the East!", he mumbled and he was really disappointed."Is it related to the drugs Ayane mentioned?", Xing had a doubt and he tried to change the subject."You wanted to tell me something, right?""Ah, yes!", Xing knew he was deflecting but she didn't want to get involved in the drug issue for now."I accidentally paid for my business using your household accounts and your household expenses using my account. I have to pay you..."" Do whatever!", he waved his hands. When she was about to tell him on the way, He wondered if it might be something important.Why is she telling me this non-issue?Accidentally switching accounts can happen considering she is taking care of a lot of things. In fact if it was someone else they'd have been exhausted by now but she is really really good at this.And also who cares who pays for whom? Isn't it all their money?"You really don't care?", Xing knitted her brows. Why is he waving it off as nothing. It is a lot of money!"What if I bankrupt you?""Pfft", Chenglei laughed as if she made a big joke, "JiaXing! I'll applaud you if you're able to lose all my money"Xing knew he is right. He has a lot and even if she gets all the gold he has and throws it into the sea, the assets he owns inside this kingdom and other kingdoms are a lot and they bring income whether they try or not. Unless she sells them all and throw all that money away too. That would take a lifetime!"But I know how to steal everything from you and leave you penniless!", she raised her chin."I know you can.... But you won't... ", he still couldn't believe her and kept on laughing at her.He knew she is smart but she is not heartless!"I will steal all your money, Chenglei!", she gritted her teeth. Does he think I won't?"Fine...fine ...", he stood up and walked towards her, "Steal all my money... I don't mind! But then, you'll have to take responsibility for me and feed me and provide for me for the rest of my life",he patted her head kneeling in front of her and Xing pouted looking at him.But looking at his serious expression, with his green eyes filled with expectations and conformity, she broke into laughter."You.... Are something! You want to be treated like a gigolo by me? ", she patted his shoulders laughing and he held her hands and his expression turned solemn,"JiaXing! Everything mine is yours to take care of", he kissed her palm and Xing's smile froze and her eyes misted.He had previously knelt before her like this and said the exact same thing.Like before, Xing forgot where she was and warmth spread from her hands that were pressed between his cheek and his hand to her heart and throughout her entire body."Chenglei.... I..." belong to you too', she was about to say but..."Eww! Guys! There is a kid here! Go get a room! Have some sensibility!", the Emperor's voice spoiled their moment.Xing jerked and got out of her trance admiring the handsome face in front of her but Chenglei's eyes were unwavering," Ah Xuan likes you... Spend some time here. I'll be leaving immediately. I'll arrange a carriage for you to return home. I'll leave everything to you", he stood up."You're leaving now?", Xing held his hand. She didn't want him to leave. She wanted to tell him a lot.Seeing her hesitant to let him leave, Chenglei felt a tug in his heart.But the situation seemed dire and needed his immediate intervention. He had received information that they had caught a gang trying to smuggle a kind of drug through the river and 'they were all looking dead but they were walking' is what the report said and he wanted to see what that was about. They particularly landed in the land near to her. There might be more to it."JiaXing! I'll be back soon. Don't get into trouble", he said and kissed her forehead and left in large paces without turning back. He really didn't want to leave either. But it is something concerning her and he wanted to take a look himself.Xing touched her forehead where the warmth of his kiss remained and took a deep breath.Be safe, My Prince!
