Chapter 7, The Villain
Qin Zheng scoffed, stopped in his tracks, and disdainfully said, "I thought you had some great abilities, but it turns out it's nothing much." After saying this, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and threw it to Xie Fanghua, "Wipe your sweat with this!"
"Do you dare to try it! Do you believe that I will kick you down the nine heavens and let you fall to your death!" Qin Zheng glared at her fiercely
You certainly know how to praise him! The emperor did not respond directly, but said to the outside, "Come in properly!"
The loyal and brave marquis reached out to take the secret letter, and upon just one glance, his expression changed drastically. His aged face showed extreme disbelief as he trembled and asked, "How could this be?"
The emperor was taken aback for a moment and scolded, "Nonsense, get out!"
Hello, Young Master Zheng Er! The Loyal and Brave Marquis nodded with a smile
"May you have peace and prosperity?" The emperor snorted coldly, "If I am not driven to death by your anger, it is a sign of my great fortune!"
Xie Fanghua furrowed her brows, contemplating how to rid herself of this pestilence. Inadvertently, she stepped back down the stairs and nearly stumbled.
Xie Fanghua still kept her head lowered, staring at the golden bricks on the ground, like a wooden post, motionless
The air outside is naturally more pleasant than that in the study, and Xie Fanghua let out a gentle sigh. The emperor had instructed her to wait outside first, and without permission to leave, she naturally could not depart.
Xie Fanghua only saw a piece of embroidered satin and a pair of boots inlaid with white mink fur. Such audacity to act in this manner before the Emperor is likely unique to her. No wonder she can walk with such confidence in the capital of Southern Qin.
Xie Fanghua paused for a moment, glanced at him, and silently took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat that was nonexistent on her forehead
The emperor first glanced at the token, placed it in front of him on the table, then picked up the sealed letter, which was wax-sealed and inscribed with "To His Majesty, personally opened." He looked up at Xie Fanghua for a moment before tearing open the letter.
General Wu Wei guards the northern border of the desert, and he should have been the first to notice any disturbances in the area, especially given the magnitude of this incident. I see that the date written on this secret letter from General Wu Wei coincides precisely with the date when I issued the imperial decree for Qin Yu to leave the capital. The Emperor paused sharply at this point, as if he had thought of something, his expression dark and inscrutable
The curtain was drawn aside, and a figure with a long neck entered in an orderly manner, their exceptionally attractive features adorned with three parts smile and seven parts pride. Kneeling on the ground, they bowed their head, "Your Highness, may you enjoy eternal peace and prosperity!"
The loyal and brave marquis delivered a secret letter to the emperor, not daring to comment lightly on this matter
"The nameless mountain has actually been destroyed by heavenly thunder, isn't that just a windfall for that brat Qin Yu?" Qin Zheng muttered to himself in a low voice
Xie Fanghua reached out to take it, glanced at it, and saw that it was her token. She took out the secret letter from her bosom and handed both the token and the letter to Wu Quan
Xie Fanghua took a deep breath and nodded slightly
Xie Fanghua thought that if this were not outside the Nanshufang, and if the emperor inside were not in a bad mood at the moment, she could guarantee that Qin Zheng would dare to hum a little tune and sing a little ditty here. In her previous life, she had never encountered such a villain; in this life, even the living corpse on the nameless mountain looked more pleasing than the person in front of her.
Qin Zheng stood up with a smile, his long neck and figure resembling a jade tree among orchids.
"Did you not think? Who would believe that! I can clearly see the words cursing me written on your face." Qin Zheng's footsteps drew closer
At just a glance, the emperor's clear complexion suddenly changed dramatically, and he rose to his feet from his seated position.
I wondered why my royal uncle wanted to see me; it turns out it was thanks to this token. Qin Zheng took the token out from his bosom and threw it to Xie Fanghua, who was standing not far away with her head down.
What are you thinking about?" Qin Zheng suddenly leaned closer to Xie Fanghua
"You two wait outside for a moment!" The emperor fell silent for a while, as if he had just remembered Qin Zheng and Xie Fanghua, and waved his hand at the two.
The loyal and brave marquis immediately stood up, looked at the emperor's expression, shook his head, and asked in confusion, "Is there military news from the northern border?"
"You have grown to be a seven-foot tall man, yet you still behave like a child. I see that you will never mature." The emperor glanced at him, scolded him a few times, and said, "Why haven't you returned the token you took from others?"
Qin Zheng turned and walked out, while Xie Fanghua retreated out the door
"If it is a military matter, then so be it." The Emperor carefully observed the expression of the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, noticing that his look of confusion did not seem feigned. With a sigh, he handed the confidential letter to him
Qin Zheng turned his body and looked up at the sky; from the side, it seemed as if he had just bullied someone and was in a very good mood
After the emperor finished reading the secret letter, his body suddenly trembled. He raised his head and looked at the Duke of Loyalty and Valor, asking, "Do you know what has happened?"
Xie Fanghua took a step back and shook her head
Wu Quan took the token and the secret letter, checked them thoroughly, and presented them to the Emperor.
Xie Fanghua withdrew his gaze. He was only about thirteen or fourteen three years ago, wasn't he? Already knowing how to snatch women? Indeed, he is a debauched young master, frivolous and reckless
Xie Fanghua silently cursed him twice in her heart, pretending not to hear, and kept her head down without responding
Are you confused about how Qin Yu offended me? Let me tell you, three years ago I took a liking to a woman and wanted to bring her back to my residence, but Qin Yu got there first. " Qin Zheng sneered, " He stole my person, and he has greatly offended me.
That person rolled out again, mumbling indistinctly. Just like when he arrived, he quickly rolled out of the door
As the emperor finished speaking, a person stumbled in from outside, chattering incoherently.
Qin Zheng looked at the emperor with confusion, and after a moment, he turned his head to examine Xie Fanghua
The loyal and valiant marquis's fingers trembled slightly within his sleeve, almost causing him to stand up as well
General Wu Wei has always been composed and would not engage in deceitful or baseless actions. Since he has submitted a confidential letter to report this matter, it must indeed be true. No wonder he did not use the urgent documents from the Ministry of War, but instead had someone quietly bring it back to me. The Emperor slowly sat down, his face pale, "The Nameless Mountain has been established since the time of the founding emperor, and it has been two hundred seventy-eight years, enduring through eleven generations of emperors without a single error. I once thought that even if this country could not be preserved, the Nameless Mountain would continue to exist, yet unexpectedly it has suffered from heavenly thunder."
The emperor suddenly laughed, pointed at the door, and said to the Duke of Loyalty and Valor, "Look! It is just this kind of mischievous creature! When has he ever listened to my words like this?"
Xie Fanghua turned her head to glance at him, wondering if Qin Zheng and Qin Yu were enemies, as he looked as if he wished him dead
The first time I met the imperial uncle, I wasn't scared to the point of wetting my pants. You indeed possess some skills; no wonder you dared to bring a secret letter to the capital all by yourself and even had the audacity to run over my dog.
The loyal and valiant marquis held the secret letter in silence, unsure of how to respond
Qin Zhengyou smiled and advised her, "Make sure to keep the handkerchief! Every time you see me in the future, take it out and use it. If there is ever a time I do not see you using it, do not expect the gates of the Duke of Zhongyong's residence to open; I will surely smash them down."
Who would care to use your handkerchief to wipe sweat? Xie Fanghua waved her hand, trying to shake it off
The emperor waved his hand in disgust, "Get up!"
The Duke of Loyalty and Valor also smiled, stroking his beard and said, "Among the royal family and the imperial relatives, the Emperor's sons, nephews, and grandchildren, the second son of Lord Zheng is truly outstanding and exceptional. It is indeed rare!"
"Where can one find such a thing! Every time my nephew meets the Emperor Uncle, he brings him great joy. As the ancients say, those who often laugh live long!" Qin Zheng raised his head and winked at the loyal and brave Marquis beside him, "Greetings, my lord!"
That person rolled past the doorway, rolled by Xie Fanghua's feet, rolled past the chair of the loyal and brave marquis, and rolled to the front of the emperor's desk