Chapter Nine, May your heart be like mine
The people in the Four Corners Pavilion erupted in an uproar. "What is the Great Wei Hall doing in the mourning hall?"
It is false
That...
"Ha ha, do I look like someone who can rule the world?"
"Second Miss, this is a critical moment. If something like what happened at the Sifang Pavilion occurs again, I will regret it for a lifetime. Please move to my Prince's residence."
"...Is this her smoothness?" He paused for a moment before continuing, "Will I still be able to see Xu Kui for the last time?"
Xu Zhi fell silent for a moment and replied, "It is best not to return. Even if one must go back, it should be under an assumed identity, living a quiet life in the countryside. The power of the Western Xuan royal family is immense, and even though the Xu family has merits, we absolutely cannot commit regicide for the sake of Xu Kui."
Xu Kui was taken aback and blurted out, "How do you know?" He quickly turned to look at Xu Zhi, wanting to ask her if she was also aware, but to his surprise, Xu Zhi had already closed her eyes and fallen asleep
It is not surprising, but she is holding a knife in her hand
"Do you not remember? Back then, as soon as you entered the garden, he vomited. Later, it was he who asked me to inform you that the guest under your name is using you as a stepping stone."
Xu Kui wishes to remain in the Great Wei, and it would be best for him to change his name. Today, we can provide an excuse for you to wander here, but in the future, it is hard to guarantee that others will not come to capture you
Is that person... truly a divine general
Xu Hui sneered coldly: "If they wanted you dead, the Second Prince would not issue a secret order. If you refuse to return, they would forcibly take you back. He claims I am a heartless beast who does not understand humanity, capable of forcibly taking my own sister back?"
She attempted to rise, only to suddenly realize that she was powerless, and her entire body collapsed to the ground: her heart filled with shock as she struggled to lift her head to look at Xu Hui
Xu Kui chuckled, "Does it really matter whether I go back or not? Since even Xu Zhi has come, going back... would be a dead end anyway"
Lin Xiu's mouth was still stuck on the word "bump" as she saw her come out with a pale face, pointing at her and stammering, "You... you... cheat... cheat..."
Your Highness, the time to seal the coffin has arrived said Xu Zhi
She did not listen carefully to what he was saying with Xu Zhi, only feeling the warm fingers touching her cheek
She laughed and said, "I have the door open; if it gets cold, I will go fetch you cloaks. I just had a pound of crab tonight, and I am itching all over; I need to get some fresh air."
After Xu Zhi got out of bed, he pondered for a moment and said, "This is also good. Upon returning to the Western Xuan, just say that you left due to a sudden illness, and from this point on, Xu Kui will no longer exist."
"Boldly speculate, cautiously verify, is precisely the mindset that we, as individuals of our generation, should possess. Since the figure in the painting resembles a member of the Xu family, then the three surnames from the other three kingdoms must be fabricated. It is also possible that someone initially dispersed the token of the person holding the golden knife among the four nations, which is why the Wei state possesses the golden knife."
Xu Kui sighed deeply within her heart. After all, she had gained experience; this blood...
Xu Hui tightened his grip on the knife. "Is it all just for a painting? The Second Prince can go mad, and we are to let him make a scene?"
Someone stepped forward to remove the loosely sealed coffin lid
With this in mind, he kissed her forehead gently, held her close in his arms, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile:
Your Highness... With your affection, Xu Kui regards the position of Empress...
If he were to come to the mourning hall, shed a few tears, and then leave, that would be one thing. However, if he were to mobilize the palace's troops, it would surely distract him from my matters. At this moment, he is preoccupied with urgent matters, and I cannot bear to add to the chaos. Please take this one-foot Phoenix robe with you. Xu Kui, lacking virtue and capability, feels anxious day and night after receiving the reward, always sensing that he has not contributed to the Western Xuan and will not in the future. Please convey to His Highness that ever since the death of Qin Dayong, I have been in constant unease. If I had paid more attention to Qin Dayong back then, the unfortunate incident of the Third Prince being gravely injured would not have occurred. Xu Kui, feeling unworthy, is willing to self-exile and never return to the Western Xuan to bear the blame.
Xu Kui looked at the empty courtyard and had no choice but to step forward to pull the door latch. Just as he was pulling it, he heard a fast horse stop outside, and Lin Xiu asked:
Xu Hui, with his left hand gripping the knife, pointed it at Wu Tongsheng without even glancing at him, and expressionlessly said to Xu Kui:
You...
Miss Second, have you forgotten something
Xu Kui hurriedly opened the door and exclaimed, "Do not crash, do not crash, I cannot afford to pay for this door"
This is the Four Directions Pavilion of the Great Wei, a place exclusively for diplomats and merchants from various countries to reside. Xu Zhi and Xu Hui are currently staying here. Xu Hui made her take medicine, and after being ill for a day, she 'breathed her last'... she is hungry
Xu Kui was dumbfounded. "Golden Blade? I have heard of this. Li Rongzhi once mentioned in the myths before the founding of the Great Wei that there might be the same person. If the portrait is not a forgery, perhaps we are descendants of divine beings"
Even though he likes her, it is probably only a little bit
Well, he will indeed feel uncomfortable seeing you. Answer me honestly, do you like Li Rongzhi? Do you really want to become the Empress of Da Wei
What is the matter
Even if one does not work oneself to death, it is still better to be in one's hometown than to wander in a foreign land
Crash
Is it better for her to leave... to feign death, to live incognito, and to seek a new place to reside? To find a point of intersection between the Western Xuan and the Great Wei...
Xu Huai knew her contemplative nature, so he patiently waited. However, in the end, she could no longer endure it and finally took the hidden dagger to sit back on the corridor railing
How could Xu Kui forget? That was a painful memory for her: "I remember, he was called Angelica?"
Xu Kui's hand trembled, and a few drops of water splashed out
A small number of individuals experience a phenomenon where their bodies become immobile after consumption—such as in her case
She smiled with her eyes narrowed and said
She turned back to look at Wu Tongsheng, who was also looking back at her. She was suddenly filled with joy and stepped forward to say to him, "Young Master, we can go back now; we are no longer like rootless duckweeds." Her heart was filled with ecstatic joy
She smiled and said, "Your Highness, if you seek a young man, you will know that I have no great ambitions. As long as my man can get by, it is sufficient. He does not need to be above millions; as long as he is wholeheartedly devoted to me, I can work and support him."
"So you are going to become the queen? If you become the queen, there will be no need to return to the Western Xuan, and you will not have to become the forbidden slave of the Second Prince. At present, I see him as being no different from Xu Zhi; once he has fallen into the abyss, it will be difficult to escape for several years.
Xu Kui was clear-headed, yet felt a slight impulse to laugh. It was precisely because she closed her eyes that she could discern the emotions contained in the conversations of others. Why had she never closed her eyes to listen to Li Rongzhi speak before?
Xu Huileng interjected coldly, "What does it matter if he is confused or what divine general it is? Xu Zhi, you are changing the subject. Is Xu Kui really unable to return to the Western Xuan?"
She lowered her head to look at the imperial edict she had just received, listening to Xu Zhi's verbal message. The edict stated that she was to return to the Western Xuan immediately, and the verbal message was from the Second Prince. The case regarding the severely injured Third Prince had concluded, and Xu Kui was indeed innocent; she was instructed to ensure her return to the Western Xuan.
"You have returned." The tall and elegant man, resembling the spring sun, smiled with his eyes curved, showing no signs of fear, as if she had just come back from a meal at the seafood restaurant.
"Hometown, you say?" He lifted the corner of his mouth in a rare smile, "Aside from the second young lady, who else has ever reached out a hand in my hometown? If I can find another warm place, then that will surely be my hometown."
"Alright, take care of yourself." She looked over Xu Kui's shoulder towards Xu Hui behind the white curtain.
"Ah, I am back," she smiled. "I truly apologize for startling the people in the Prince's residence."
Xu Zhi looked at her, a rare expression of interest appearing on his face. "Divine General? You seem to know quite a bit; do you have any evidence?"
"...That day, it was not that I did not save you." Xu Zhi said softly, "It is not that Xu Hui did not save you. If we had spoken up, he would have forever used you to control the Xu family. My father is old, and since he can abandon even his daughter, it is time for him to enjoy his remaining years. After you were rescued by Li Rongzhi, I allowed him to spend his last few years well with his daughter-in-law, no longer concerning himself with court matters"
"Who?" Xu Kui asked in surprise. Xu Zhi indeed had the habit of dozing off at any moment; she had seen Xu Zhi sleep anywhere several times without being discovered. However, Xu's words were clearly meant to confuse her sister.
Xu Kui was greatly shocked, feeling as if his entire face had been splashed with a foul liquid, was it... blood
"I beg you..." she said weakly.
Your Highness
Xu Kui, without any doubt, smiled as he took it. "It's almost dawn, and you must be tired too. I'll clear the room for you to sleep with Xu Zhi." She drank it all in one go; the taste of the water was a bit strange, but she thought it was due to being left out for too long.
At the crow of a rooster, her limbs gradually warmed up, and she began to move.
The coffin has not yet been sealed, Your Highness can certainly see it if you wish to.
Since the eldest son has already made plans, Xu Kui no longer offered consolation. She walked to the mourning hall and saw the one-foot phoenix robe, a gift from Xi Xuan, neatly placed on the altar. This was what Xu Zhi intended to deceive Li Rong into allowing to be placed with her during the burial.
Xu Kui is back to life
The corners of her mouth curled slightly, and she did not refuse. He did not wish to sink into the depths of the affairs between men and women, but he also understood that having experienced it, one could discern the feelings the other had invested. That day in the Xixuan Courtesan House, her gentle kiss to Young Master Huang was a careful cherishing of him, cradled delicately in her palm; a few days prior in the Dawei Courtesan House, her kiss to Li Rongzhi was passionate and fiery. Today... she remained as passionate as ever, yet something was missing. That day in the Xixuan Courtesan House, her gentle kiss to Young Master Huang was a careful cherishing of him, cradled delicately in her palm; a few days prior in the Dawei Courtesan House, her kiss to Li Rongzhi was passionate and fiery. Today... she remained as passionate as ever, yet something was missing
Malicious, indeed malicious; she is already riddled with wounds, thus these words cannot harm her at all. Xu Kui observes with his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart
In fact, she is very attached to his warmth ... A man aspires to the court, while a woman is like clothing; she is not surprised, it is just, just ... She always hopes endlessly, her heart has died time and again, yet she still remains, better off in repentance.
Xu Zhi slowly walked to her side and sat down on the ground
I understand, I will return to my room. If the second young lady has any matters, just call out. Having said that, he glanced at the dangerous knife in Xu's hand before turning to leave
Clearly, the medicine Xu Hui provided can only lower the temperature of her skin, yet why does she feel a chill spreading through her internal organs?
The man holding her remained silent for half a day before softly laughing and saying
Nature
"It’s nothing to worry about." He stepped forward and gently embraced her. "It’s good that you’re back, just being back is enough."
Xu Kui glanced at the Imperial Guards in front of her, and indeed, they were everywhere, making it nearly impossible for her to escape. What was Li Rongzhi's intention in doing this? She smiled faintly
"Angelica?" Xu Hui's expression suddenly became strange. "Let it be Angelica then. This time I came, he asked me to convey that if you truly wish to become the Empress of Wei, he will make use of you when you turn twenty-five. If you are unwilling, then he will have no connection with you, and you will remain by my side."
Xu Kui smiled and said: "As long as the Great Wei does not perish, Master Ai Tu's words are indeed accurate. My life has been smooth, and there is no need to overly emphasize the words 'take care.'" After speaking, she glanced at the broken plates and the scattered dishes on the ground, sighing: "What a waste."
Xu Zhi said softly indoors
Xu Kui was taken aback and asked, "What happened?"
She lowered her head to glance at her splendid funeral attire, chuckled softly, and then raised her eyes to look at Wutong, speaking gently:
"Prohibit... slaves?" Xu Kui was taken aback, and even Xu Hui raised an eyebrow, looking towards the people inside the house.
He wants Xu Zhi to fall asleep, but Xu Zhi cannot even open his eyes.
The more one drinks, the more intoxicated one becomes, yet the more intoxicated one is, the less prone one is to wild thoughts. The queen? He only desires one person, and that is her. Even if she were pierced by a thousand arrows, she would not believe it. She heard Xu Zhi asking her to make an introduction, to inquire about the truth of the myth, and she shook her head and said:
The eldest son is returning to Xixuan, and you can take this opportunity to accompany Xu Zhi. I will ask her, with the support of the Feng and Xu families, she will surely be able to help you remove your status as a servant, allowing you to fully realize your ambitions and pledge loyalty to Xixuan
Her fate is not so bad, but Xu Hui is indeed not pretending. Therefore, from now on, she tries to avoid being in the same room with Xu Hui—if not, at least there must be ventilation on all sides
"Let us not dwell on that for now," he interrupted her, whispering with a chuckle in her ear, "Second Miss, take your time to ponder. Consider this: if you were the Empress Mother, in moments of my missteps, you could lend me a hand, preventing the likes of what happened to you and Qin Dayong from occurring again, ensuring that the Great Wei and the Western Xuan princes do not end up in a situation like mine.
This is a bundle... It was given by Danggui. He said, if you are unwilling to be the mother of the world, these pills can allow you to retreat gracefully. You always act hesitantly, willing to give your life for someone you like. Look, you are so unguarded that you don't even notice the strange taste of the water I poured for you. One day, when you become the queen, if Li Rongzhi wants to depose you and establish another, he can harm you without any scheming. Even if a palace maid close to you wants to harm you, you would still die. If Li Rongzhi truly liked you, would he not know your way of doing things? Therefore, I will decide for you and let you take this medicine, putting an end to everything. You must not tell Xu Zhi who made this medicine; she will confine Danggui until she finds out what ingredients this pill contains.
Xu Zhi said softly: "In this world, there are only chains of cause and effect; where do coincidences come from? That knife is rarely seen; I have searched ancient texts for a long time, and only then did I find out that it is the legendary golden knife of the Great Wei."
I am truly unworthy, and the Second Prince really lacks insight. Xu Kuixin said: "At present, I cannot leave; I can only depart after Li Rongzhi ascends the throne. Speaking of which, Xu Hui, congratulations on your title of General. If that incident had not occurred last year, perhaps this official position would have been mine."
It was not until half an hour later that Xu Kui softly said
I have come to tell you. Xu Kui, do not go back. " Seeing Xu Kui suddenly turn around, she calmly said: "Going back will only make you a forbidden slave, do you want that?"
I did not expect you to poison yourself for Qin Dayong, insisting on delivering the antidote even at the cost of your life. What kind of person are you? When others show you a bit of kindness, you feel the need to repay it tenfold. What is going on? Were you born to owe others?
Can she go back
Xu Kui fell silent once again
Is that all? Xu Hui turned her gaze towards the archway. Her eyesight was not as good as Xu Kui's, but she could still make out the tall figure of the person holding a cypress in the distance.
Xu Kui glanced at his long knife, then at the shadow knife held in Xu Hui's arms. In the end, he could only respond in a rather clichéd manner: "What a coincidence"
His and her circumstances once overlapped. She painfully reminisces about her hometown, believing that she has severed her roots; even if the sky were to fall and the earth were to shake, she would no longer be Xu Kui. Yet he is able to let go of the hometown that has betrayed him... She is not as fortunate.
Xu Hui, are you joking with me? Someone who would vomit upon seeing me...
His expression changed drastically upon hearing this. Xu Kui died in just a few days? He did not have the chance to see the details and was sent here by His Highness to guard this place, not allowing the coffin to be transported out
Xu looked at the bright round moon in the sky, exhibiting great patience. After a long while, he heard Xu Kui say:
"Miss Second, may I take a look at the edict?"
Wu Tong's gaze shifted to Xu Zhi and Xu Hui, both of whom wore indifferent expressions. In contrast, the woman before him, who was so joyful that she seemed ready to take flight, truly did not resemble a member of the Xu family
Xu Kui was stunned
The silk garment lightly brushed against her cheek, creating a warm and cool sensation. She hesitated for a moment before returning the embrace.
Xu Zhi replied
Sigh... I really like Li Rongzhi. For him, I think I will have to lose face as a Western Xuan person in this lifetime. In the future, my tombstone will probably have to read, 'Born with integrity, died with integrity.' Unworthy descendant Xu Kui... Yes, I want to live this life joyfully and become the Empress of the Great Wei. ... I will think about it some more... Xu Kui sighed... Yes, I want to live this life joyfully and become the Empress of the Great Wei. ... I will think about it some more... Xu Kui sighed...
It is not surprising that the palace retains portraits of the Xu family
She heard his breathing become unsteady, and then he shouted sternly:
Mr. Xu, your arrival is truly fortuitous, Li Rongzhi remarked in a muted tone
She smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, young master." She sat up, stretched lazily, and noticed Xu Hui sitting in a corner with his eyes closed, resting. "You must be tired. Are there imperial guards outside the Four Directions Pavilion?"
Xu Kui remained in a state of astonishment. "That... you are being a bit too... presumptuous."
Xu Kui moved her lips but ultimately did not say, "The old wall grass you mentioned is your own new father." It was precisely because she, like ordinary people, valued emotions deeply that she remained an outsider in the Xu family
Upon hearing Xu Kui's words, her heart skipped a beat. Although he was clearly speaking about his own situation, she vaguely felt that he was addressing her circumstances.
In her past, she was filled with countless hesitations, yet now she gathers all into a tranquil expression, revealing no warmth. The amber-colored pupils reflect his figure, but they also subtly indicate that there is no place for him on the road ahead.
You are both capable and talented, so why limit yourself to this official position? It would be better for me to take over. Just let me fulfill this desire, let me shine for a few years. She did not use much, living only until the age of twenty-five, but Xu Hui and Xu Zhi are different; since they are both exceptionally outstanding individuals, why has no one considered extending their lives to serve the Western Xuan?
Wu Tongsheng stepped out from behind the door. He originally intended to wield his silver spear, but Xu Kui was too close to Xu Hui, so he did not dare to act recklessly. His gaze was sharp as he asked, "What does the third young lady intend to do?"
What happened? Open the door! Open the door! If you take the opportunity to transport the coffin away, you will all be arrested! The door of the hall kept shaking.
Wu Tong nodded and helped her step out of the coffin
She touched her already warmed cheeks and recalled how Xu Hui had applied the white face makeup for her, a white that conceals three flaws. She was too lazy to wash it off! As she walked, chaos reigned in the Four Directions Pavilion, with people fleeing, making it difficult for her to proceed, yet she had not yet reached the kitchen
Xu Kui closed his eyes, listening to his conversation with Xu Zhi.
Xu Hui gave her a pill that induces a state of suspended animation, which is better described as a substance that allows Xu Hui to traverse the underworld without being detected by the ghostly soldiers as living beings
It is inconvenient recently
I surrendered, my body temperature gradually dropped, my heartbeat slowed to almost a stop, yet my consciousness remained very clear
Are you thirsty
On that day when I became a beggar, no one cast a glance at me, except for the second young lady who still remembered Wutong Sheng. If that is the case, why should I serve the Western Xuan?
Xu turned away, his expression cold, his gaze lowered.
"Running around? Could it be that we are transporting a coffin?" Lin Xiu's expression was stern, "Hurry up and bang on the door... Be discreet when banging on the door, don't disturb the neighbors too much!" Clearly, His Highness was trying to keep a low profile at this moment, yet he was surrounded by the army on all sides.
Seeing this, Xu Hui also jumped down from the railing, forcing herself to endure the aura surrounding Xu Kui, and sat on the other side of her
Xu responded with a sound, got up and returned to the room, poured a glass of water, and then came back to hand it to her
I have always longed for someone to accompany me, someone who can understand me and does not disdain my presence. I am eager to seek, fearing that I might miss out, yet I have never considered that Young Master Wu once looked at me with disdain, a gaze I endured, though my heart is already filled with scars. Ultimately, it left a mark upon me; everyone in the Western Xuan has struck me once, except for one person. Perhaps it is because Li Rongzhi has fought so well, from the moment I recognized him, he has never shown any gaze of 'that incompetent Xu Kui'.
Xu Kui smiled candidly
Xu Zhi looked at her and said softly, "Even if the Imperial Guard of the Great Wei surrounds this place, I can find another way to take the coffin away, so you need not be resurrected."
Xu Zhi did not elaborate much, calmly stating
He straightened up, just about to speak, when suddenly a spurt of fresh blood erupted from his mouth
Suddenly, she felt a warmth on her cheeks, her mind was in a strange state, and her lips were kissed.
A gust of cold wind brushed against her face, causing her to break out in goosebumps. Xu Kui simply downed her drink in one go. After all, she had endured so much stimulation tonight that even if Xu Hui were to suddenly reveal his true identity and say, "I am your father," she would not be surprised. With this thought in mind, she let out a hearty laugh, but fearing it might disturb Xu Zhi, she quickly added,
She had never considered whether he would live or die, but if that day were to come, she thought, she would always feel sorrow and desolation in her heart, only hoping that time could flow backward, only hoping that she could share some of her lifespan with him
Xu Hui said in another cold and desolate tone
Having contemplated some matters, Xu Kui felt a sudden pang of hunger and stepped out of the mourning hall, making her way to the kitchen. Just then, the early-rising envoys and merchants, upon seeing her, were all so frightened that they turned and fled.
Everyone was taken aback
Xu Zhi further stated, "By the grace of His Majesty, I am permitted to roam freely within the palace. A few months ago, I came across an ancient painting, and the figures in it seemed somewhat familiar—three parts resembling me and seven parts resembling you"
Xu Kui smiled and said, "Just like that. There is nothing I can do; a little bug has burrowed into my heart, found a good place to nest, and refuses to leave. I have a fondness for it, and afterwards, it took care of me tirelessly... Alas, I like it very, very much." She sighed
Xu Kui forced a smile, opened the window, rolled up his wide sleeves, and picked up a jug of wine from the table to sit at the door.
Li Rongzhi stood motionless beside the coffin, gently stroking her cold, dark hair with his fingertips. She was somewhat perplexed; since he showed no signs of sorrow, merely coming to pay his respects should have sufficed, so why did he not leave?
Xu Kui took out the knot of unity from his bag and gently caressed it, remaining silent
Wutong said softly
Then one must slightly inquire about her opinion, Xu Kui has been mistreated, exploited, scolded, and ridiculed, but has never been in such a forced and helpless situation where he could not move.
Good
Your Highness has arrived
Indeed, indeed, this is the difference between him and her. Xu Hui said it correctly; he witnessed her sacrificing her life for the boss, he saw her willing to wait for death by the Li River for him. How could a shrewd person like him not see through her reckless nature? How could he not know that with one careless move, she could be harmed by such a complicated court?
Xu Hui and she have always been unable to coexist in the same enclosed space. She remembers when they were children, Xu Hui vomited all over her in the room. The peculiar person beside Xu Hui quickly took her away, and when leaving, they did not even dare to look her in the eye.
Upon hearing of this matter, without waiting for you to inquire, he went straight to the Prince's residence, only to hear His Highness calmly say: "The Xu family has come to retrieve Xu Kui's coffin"
Your Highness... this is not in accordance with etiquette, someone exclaimed
His tone sounded excited and hoarse, yet it actually contained a hint of calmness and a touch of annoyance, devoid of any sadness, ha, ha... She was laughing wildly in her heart
"The corpse has risen!"
Li Rongzhi... I have studied the Secret History of the Great Wei. His mother was framed by other consorts, and his master committed suicide for him. For him to become the crown prince, it must have been a journey filled with hardships
"If the Great Wei's Li Guizhi wants to offer you benefits, would you not be selling your life for him until death? You, a servant, ought to change your fate." Xu replied
Overwhelmed with joy, Xu Kui was momentarily taken aback by the words, slowly turning to look at her sisters. Why would it require two members of the Xu family to summon a little Xu Kui back? There must be a reason. She cheerfully said, "Eldest Young Master, I would like to have a conversation with my sisters, to discuss... to discuss sisterly affection during the night. You may return to your room to rest for now"
Xu Hui冷冷地看着她，回答道：“我看你一点欢喜之情也没有。你以为我不知道吗？你想和我争这个官职，不过是想让我活过二十五岁吧”
"Your Highness! Your Highness!" The atmosphere in the mourning hall was chaotic, with hurried footsteps and a sense of panic among the people
"Starting today, Xi Xuan Xu Kui shall be the legitimate consort of this king, Li Rongzhi. Today she is the Crown Princess, and tomorrow she will be the Empress of Da Wei. Who has the ability to take the Crown Princess away from this king? Who dares to leave the land of Da Wei with her lifeless body?"
"The Second Prince's." Xu Zhi Dao said: "After you were taken away by the Crown Prince of Da Wei last year, he visited your residence several times. I initially thought he had ulterior motives and wanted to frame the Xu family. However, while I was studying the history of the founding of the Western Xuan, I unexpectedly discovered something peculiar.
The Xu family of Xixuan has risen from the dead!
He has been somewhat dazed and confused recently
"It should have been my responsibility," Xu replied. "However, Xu Zhi requested a temporary leave, and the Second Prince prefers to see more people, which increases your chances of returning."
Xu Kui, upon hearing this, displayed a look of surprise. "I had not considered this layer..." she murmured to herself
Xu Hui followed out, gazing at the round moon in the sky, and said, "I see that the moon of Da Wei is no different from that of Xi Xuan." She embraced her shadow knife and sat on the railing, her elegance rivaling that of Wu Tongsheng.
"There is also nothing... He keeps me by his side, but... it is for my life to be smooth, so that he can ascend the throne smoothly..." She truly had no one to confide in, so she spoke softly, "He has promised me a position... that position is somewhat difficult to occupy, not too easy to sit in."
"Xu Zhi, you even study the secret history of the Great Wei..." Xu Kui mumbled, slowly sipping his wine
After she cherished and caressed, she knelt and performed three bows. Upon rising, she saw Xu Zhizheng walking into the side hall. The maidservants behind her, who were carrying breakfast, were startled to see her come back to life, and they all screamed in terror and ran away
He felt a slight turmoil in his heart. He gazed deeply at her, and finally leaned down to kiss her lips.
Xu Kui, you are always troubled by some muddled feelings. He abandoned his own daughter, dared not offend the royal family, tried to win over the second prince, yet did not truly dare to confront the crown prince. This old fence-sitter will eventually bring ruin to the Xu family; it would be better to let him return to his old ways early. Moreover, what the Western Xuan values is the faction of his mother, which has nothing to do with him.
"I must become the golden dragon above millions; the second young lady should correct her thoughts as soon as possible." After saying this, he took a step back and made eye contact with her
Xu Kui was astonished upon hearing this. Is he going to force her? What does the Second Prince intend to use her for?
Xu Kui's face twitched; Xu Zhi had always been an object of her unattainable admiration. Often, before she could comprehend, Xu Zhi had already moved on to study the next target
Well, this is all what Li Rongzhi told me
Xu Kui was taken aback, his heart racing. This was clearly an attempt to force his father to leave the center of power. Xu Zhi and Xu Hui had the capability to do this, but, but...
Sir, there seems to be a disturbance inside, as if someone is running about
"Not convenient? Why?"
Xu Kui instinctively held his breath... even without holding his breath, he resembled a dead man
Xu Kui does not possess her level of elegance; otherwise, she would not be sitting in the muddy ground in front of the door. "It is my excessive joy that has led me to overlook the fact that both of you are important talents of the Western Xuan. How could you both come here just for a Xu Kui?"
Xu glanced at her and said, "What did Li Rongzhi do?"
Wu Tongsheng took it and read it carefully twice, then glanced at Xu Kui, hinting:
Xu was momentarily taken aback and replied, "Who can serve as the mother of the world? I see that both the Empress of the Great Wei and the Empress of the Western Xuan are quite lacking. Otherwise, how could the imperial palace be allowed to descend into chaos, with royal descendants vying for power and elevating the influence of the maternal relatives? Even the Qi family cannot achieve this, yet they still aspire to be the mother of the world"
"Is it to be the queen?" Xu Hui said expressionlessly
The series of intense stimuli that followed one after another left Xu Kui momentarily speechless
Yes, I have risen from the dead
I was originally ordered to summon her back to the country, but unexpectedly she passed away from a sudden illness. Xu Kui lived a smooth life, and before her death, she had family members by her side to see her off. She left without pain, which can be considered a final blessing from heaven.
Xu Kui smiled bitterly. She did not realize that she had become so stunned, and still had to act as someone else's substitute. Could she conclude that she was about to take on a lifelong role filled with sorrow?