
"Zhen won't force the Empire's uncle, but .. if you want things to go smoothly and Xiao Wangfei is fine, the Empire's uncle should agree. Zhen said this without involving personal feelings, completely pure for the good of this Empire."
Today after finishing the meeting with the noble officials, Xiao Jihuang secretly invited Xiao Muqing to meet at the Palace where Wu Zeyuan lived, this was the only place for them to be comfortable discussing.
Wu Zeyuan sat beside Xiao Jihuang, then poured tea for Xiao Jihuang and Xiao Muqing. After she finished, the woman immediately left and gave the two a space to discuss. Xiao Muqing's countenance was so obvious that the man did not like Xiao Jihuang's silent invitation, yet Xiao Jihuang did not care. This was not about ego or fighting for power, but about the safety and well-being of the Imperial Dynasty he was leading.
"Thus ... You forced Benwang to follow your plan by carrying the name Xiao Wangfei?" xiao Muqing asked after Xiao Jihuang had finished speaking.
Xiao Jihuang frowned, shaking slowly. That's not what it means. "The Imperial Uncle misunderstood. But, you must understand the excitement that has been going on in silence lately. We all know, that entire danger not only threatens the Empire, but Xiao Wangfei. He was the main target in this attack, Xiao Wangye."
Xiao Jihuang glanced at Eunuch Yi, then the man immediately put down a small bottle containing a black-colored pill. No one knew what pill it was, whether it was medicine or poison.
Xiao Muqing did not say anything, his eyes silently watching Xiao Jihuang.
"This is a poison that will stop consciousness and some point of blood flow freezes for a moment. The person taking this pill will faint and go into a coma, will not be conscious for some time with an unspecified amount of time." Xiao Jihuang stared at the black-colored pill coldly.
Xiao Muqing smiled coldly, then replied, "Explain completely, agree or not, benwang will answer later."
Xiao Jihuang was not offended by Xiao Muqing's indifferent attitude, she was already used to it.
"Huangtaihou told me all your discussions with him yesterday, that's a good plan. And now, Zhen will offer to participate. We'll talk for what we are, forget about titles and prestige and the past. As you know, currently political affairs are controlled by the Rong clan. Huanghou was sent as the main piece to 'use' me. Right now, Zhen could not move freely as it was bound by the Rong family. If the origin Zhen moves, then great chaos will occur everywhere, the scope of war is getting wider, people who do not know about this problem will be affected by misery. Zhen could not refuse the request of Huanghou and the Rong family, but also did not wish to do so. The only way to block the entire path of the Rong family at the moment was Zhen's unconscious."
Xiao Muqing raised his left eyebrow at a glance upon hearing this. "So, the Emperor wants to take the pill?" Xiao Muqing's eyes glanced coldly at the black pill.
Xiao Jihuang nodded. "As long as you, Xiao Wangfei, Huangtaihou, and Chen Taifei the Great move, I will 'sleep' myself so that Rong's party cannot ask for any access permission. Without the Emperor's permission, then the Rong family would not be able to do anything. And again, Chen Taifei the Great and Huangtaihou would automatically rule in the Imperial Palace in place of Zhen, so that Huanghou would not be able to dwell. The role of Chen Taifei the Great will be very important, because he is not attached to the Rong family and has a strong background, namely you and the Chen family. His family Chen was still quite active in the government and military, there were about thirty percent of the soldiers on behalf of the Chen family who were guarding the Capital. With this, we can block Huanghou's attack. Relying on Huangtaihou will not be enough, because Huanghou can still threaten him because I am his son. But it was different if the situation of Chen Taifei the Great came here and took over the Empire's power. Xiao Wangfei will also be safer on the side of Chen Taifei the Great, so your burden and anxiety during the war will be reduced. This afternoon, Zhen was forced to lower the war decree to Xiao Wangfu. Imperial Uncle, we already don't have much more time." Xiao Jihuang looked seriously at Xiao Muqing.
Xiao Muqing did not have time to reply, Xiao Jihuang had already taken out a golden plaque from her pocket. "This is the Empire's plaque, if an order or decree is issued along with this plaque, then the weight of the order is the same as the Emperor's. You should give this to Xiao Wangfei, just in case Huanghou manages to break through the power of the Great Chen Taifei."
Xiao Muqing took the plaque, his eyes staring coldly at the plaque. Now he hated the situation even more when he saw this plaque, because this plaque only appeared if a huge problem or commotion occurred in the Empire. Seeing this plaque appear, meant that the problem was getting more serious.
Xiao Muqing inserted the plaque, then his cold eyes looked at Xiao Jihuang. Xiao Muqing nodded, then said, "If this can be Huang Mingxiang's safety as long as he goes to war, then there is no reason to refuse. Chen Taifei the Great will arrive this afternoon, it will likely come together with Eunuch Yi representing the Emperor to deliver the war edict."
Xiao Jihuang nodded in satisfaction, she was relieved that it turned out that Xiao Muqing agreed.
Xiao Muqing stood up, then sauntered away without bowing or making small talk with Xiao Jihuang. Xiao Jihuang was again not offended, the man was already used to all this.
"Mingxiang, this is my last act that proves that I love you. After this, let's assume everything has passed. Let this love go out deep down, let her freeze like a piece of ice in the middle of a blizzard."
Meanwhile, Huang Mingxiang was still busy doing nothing waiting for Xiao Muqing. He wanted to do a job, but this entire servant in Xiao Wangfu forbade him. They said this entire ban was Xiao Muqing's order, which was true! Everything feels boring!
As she was flipping the pages of her reading novel, Su Mama suddenly walked in and said, "Niangniang! Niangjiang! In-in-front! In front was Chen Taifei the Great!"
Huang Mingxiang frowned. Who'sis that?
"Who is Su Mama? Chen Taifei ... The grand?! Chen Taifei the Great?!!" Huang Mingxiang immediately threw his novel book on the floor, then stood up and ran towards the glass. Huang Mingxiang hurriedly confirmed his entire appearance and was assisted by Su Mama. Before long Baili Ruyi and Yui came in and delivered the same news. The four of them are in a fuss.
"Su Mama! Please clean up all the books scattered on the floor and tables!" huang Mingxiang said, then dashed out of the room towards Xiao Wangfu's gate.
When he got there, Huang Mingxiang saw a female figure dressed in white hanfu with purple Phoenix embroidery. The woman used a face-covering hood, as soon as Huang Mingxiang appeared, she immediately removed the hood to stare at Huang Mingxiang in more detail.
"You ...."
"Greetings, Chen Taifei the Great. I am Huang Mingxiang, Xiao Wangye's wife." Huang Mingxiang bowed, his lips smiling.
Chen Taifei the Great smiled looking at Huang Mingxiang, then walked closer towards Huang Mingxiang and clasped his arms. Chen Taifei the Great then stroked Huang Mingxiang's cheek. "Aiya .. is beautiful."
"Where ... Qing'er?" chen Taifei the Great asked, his eyes looking for the figure of Xiao Muqing.
Huang Mingxiang smiled then replied, "Wangye is still in the Palace, Niangniang. Your Majesty will be back soon."
Chen Taifei the Great nodded in understanding. "Ah .. like that. Mingxiang, please don't call Mufei like that. You don't need to be formal, just call 'Mufei', just like what Qing'er did."
Huang Mingxiang nodded happily. "Okay, Mufei. Uh ... What if we wait for Wangye in the living room? You must be very tired because you've been in the carriage all day."
Chen Taifei the Great nodded, then immediately followed in the footsteps of Huang Mingxiang who was walking beside him. The entire Xiao Wangfu servant knelt down as soon as he saw Chen Taifei the Great, Chen Taifei the Great always smiled and returned their greetings gently and elegantly. Chen Taifei the Great really looked very clear and peaceful, anyone who looked up and spoke to him would feel an unexplainable peace in his heart.
Huang Mingxiang poured tea into the cup of Chen Taifei the Great, in the middle of this suddenly Chen Taifei the Great said, "I already know the whole story about you, Mingxiang. Huangtaihou explained everything in the letter, including the reason you and Qing'er could get married. His family Rong turned out to be really in power, should have been that day I was not immediately consumed by their threats."
Huang Mingxiang simply smiled, there were actually already countless questions piling up in his head. Especially the reason he left Xiao Muqing alone in his lowest times, there must be a reason. Looking at the current figure of Chen Taifei the Great, that woman did not look like a woman of the heart and evil at all. Chen Taifei the Great could not possibly leave Xiao Muqing for nothing without a compelling reason. There must be another story behind this. But now is not the right time. Huang Mingxiang will be looking for him later.
Chen Taifei sipped the fine tea Huang Mingxiang gave him, then returned a gentle smile and clasped Huang Mingxiang's arm. "Thank you, son. You're a really good boy, God must love you so much."
Huang Mingxiang frowned, then smiled back gently and placed his hand on top of the hand of Chen Taifei the Great grasping it. "Thank you for what, Mufei? Mingxiang did not feel at all that he had done anything great, Mingxiang simply served the responsibilities and obligations as Wangye's wife in order to continue to help the man."
Chen Taifei the Great shook his head, slowly his tears came out. His heart was really as soft as cotton. "No, son. You've done so many things for Qing'er. For the first time in many years, Qing'er allowed Mufei to come here and be willing to meet. All thanks to you, even Qing'er's legs, which have been diagnosed with permanent paralysis, are now fully healed thanks to your determination and love. Mufei should have knelt down to thank you. You have accompanied and brought Qing'er back to life, if not for you maybe right now there would be no change whatsoever and the Empire would be even more chaotic."
Huang Mingxiang shook his head, smiling ever deeper to calm Chen Taifei the Great. "Mufei, please don't say that. Mingxiang will be cursed for making people know to kneel. Mingxiang only expected Wangye's happiness and well-being, nothing more. Wangye's happiness and well-being are one with Mingxiang. If Wangye was happy, then Mingxiang was too. After marrying and becoming a son-in-law in Xiao Wangfu, accompanying Wangye in a slumped and skyline has become Mingxiang's obligation as his wife."
"Mingxiang." A heavy and cold voice rang out, making the two of them get distracted and turn their head quickly towards the door.
"Qing'er ..." Chen Taifei Agung's tears spilled completely upon seeing Xiao Muqing standing in front of the door, yet Xiao Muqing was completely cold. The man did not flinch even as his mother cried, it seemed like Xiao Muqing's disappointment was huge. In this situation Huang Mingxiang could not ignite Xiao Muqing's indifferent attitude, because the relationship between the man and Chen Taifei the Great had a huge misunderstanding.
"Mingxiang, didn't you hear Benwang calling your name?" Xiao Muqing stared intently at Huang Mingxiang, making Huang Mingxiang wake up and quickly walked over to the man.
"You're back? Wanting to join in for a beak-" Unfinished Huang Mingxiang spoke, Xiao Muqing had already cut in.
"Kemabli rested in the room, Benwang will call you for dinner later. Understood?" xiao Muqing said, then stroked Huang Mingxiang's head gently.
Huang Mingxiang frowned disapprovingly, yet. It seemed like Xiao Muqing and Chen Taifei the Great needed space to talk to each other and meet after so many years of not meeting. But still Huang Mingxiang disagreed, he was worried about Chen Taifei the Great. What if Xiao Muqing broke out and rampaged here because of his past heartache? That's very dangerous.
Xiao Muqing dyed Huang Mingxiang's forehead in front of Chen Taifei the Great, making his face blush in embarrassment. Xiao Muqing was crazy, how could the man do such a thing in front of Chen Taifei the Great?!
"Relax, nothing will happen. Benwang only needed a little space with Chen Taifei the Great. Rest." Xiao Muqing then glanced at Su Mama.
"Su Mama, take Wangfei back to the room," Xiao Muqing ordered.
Su Mama nodded, then immediately brought Huang Mingxiang back to her room.
Xiao Muqing looked at Huang Mingxiang's back which slowly moved away from the living room, then looked back at Chen Taifei the Great. The look in his eyes was no longer as gentle and warm as when there was still Huang Mingxiang here, the man's eyes again cooled down full of hatred.
"Qing'er ...." Chen Taifei the Great smiled at his son, as he was about to walk up to Xiao Muqing, Xiao Muqing already walked towards the chair and sat face to face with the woman.
"No need to make small talk. You must have received the full explanation from Huangtaihou's letter, correct?" xiao Muqing asked, his eyes looking at his mother's face which was now getting older. However, her aura of beauty still truly existed. The face of Chen Taifei the Great was still quite beautiful among the ranks of women his age.
Chen Taifei the Great looked dejected as Xiao Muqing acted so coldly with him, yet he could not do much. All this happened because of his own fault.
Chen Taifei the Great nodded weakly. "Yes, but ... Is war really going to happen?" chen Taifei the Great asked, his eyes staring worriedly at his son. He was really worried, afraid that Xiao Muqing would be seriously injured like the war three years ago which caused his son's legs to be completely paralyzed.