Chapter 382 - Time For Diplomachy

They all stare in the same direction as they just realize the damage caused by the explosion even with all Hei Shen men power it would take a week to build the whole courtyard, Lory stares at Zhao Li Xin with a questioning look as Zhao Li Xin shifts his gaze to Ming Yue Yin with inexpicable gaze.

"What? Why are you looking at me like that?" Ming Yue Yin could feel bad premonition from Zhao Li Xin icy glare.

Lory stares at Zhao Li Xin confusedly she wondering what is he thinking about, but then suddenly something hits her and she looks at Ming Yue Yin with a pitiful gaze. The others also realize what is their Lord thinking as they simultaneously stare at Ming Yue Ying with sympathy.

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Half of Yong Heng courtyard is ruined because of the explosion only a few courtyards is safe, first is the Qin Hua courtyard because the location is far from Zhao Li Xin courtyard, the second one is Mei Gui courtyard who is become the residence of Ming Yue Ying, this two courtyard is the biggest other than Zhao Li Xin courtyard because of that Zhao Li Xin decide to stay at Mei Gui courtyard and transfer her to other courtyards that smaller then Me Gui courtyard.

As the freeloader Ming Yue Yin has no choice but to moves to other courtyards, no one would believe that the great empress was treated harshly inside Hei Shen Sect, Lory feel bad for Ming Yue Yin so to make up the situation Lory somehow able to pressure Zhao Li Xin to let Ming Yue Yin entering Zhao Li Xin private armory chamber and let Ming Yue Yin choose whatever weapon she d.e.s.i.r.ed.

When she heard about it immediately Ming Yue Yin forgets about her dejection as she jumping up and down like a happy kid inside the candy stores.

Zhao Li Xin is high-level armament master so all the weapon he created is a rare and powerful weapon, for other people the weapon created by him will be treated as treasures, but Zhao Li Xin is a lazy person he didn't create weapon as much as other armament masters would and he also stingy person he never sold his weapon even for high prices.

only a few people fortuned enough to reward by the weapon of his creation and they all are the King palace of Hei when Secy, the mong brothers and of course Lory and now is Ming Yue Yin.

"See what you like?" Lory asked while twisting the small knives on her hands smoothly.

"Yes, I like this one!" Ming Yue Yin raised the silver sword with wide smiles. She check the balances, weight and the length of the swords and everything is perfect she can't be more satisfied, Ming Yue Yin feel grateful Zhao Li Xin kick her out of the courtyard.

"Bluelight jade, not bad" Zhao Li Xin low voice suddenly heard. He just enters the room from the bas.e.m.e.nt.

"Why is it call Bluelight jade?" Lory put down the knife on the table and lift her but on the table casually.

"Look at this!" Ming Yue Yin let the surface illuminated by sunlight and the surface glitter with blue dot "This is no ordinary blue jade, with this the weapon didn't need to sharpen or maintenance not, its also make the weapon more sturdy and the weapon will never rusty either, even if you store it in the closet for decades and the weapon also very light, isn't this amazing!" Ming Yue Yin laughs heartily while swinging her new weapon excitedly.

Zhao Li Xin stands beside Lory while Lory leans her head on his shoulder and she whispers to him "Thank you…" Lory knew he is being nice to Ming Yue Yin because of her, Zhao Li Xin is known to be stingy so being generous is not his style.

"She like a family for you…" he replied shortly.

Lory chuckles softly "You are my family too," she said softly in his ear, the warm breath blow his ears make his body stiffed.

"You know…you still own me one night" he raised his eyebrows meaningfully.

"Just one?" she asked coyly.

They look at each other passionately, their face only an inch from each other, and Lory feel attempted by the s.e.xy thin lips in front of her and Zhao Li Xin can't wait to savor the sweetness of her lips.

"Why can both of you stop flirting to each other just for one day" Ming Yue Yin breaks the sweet atmosphere between them.

Lory pressed her lips into thin line she shifts her gaze from Zhao Li Xin as she narrowed her eyes towards Ming Yue Yin, she feel embarrassed and annoys at the same time, Zhao Li Xin also looking at Ming Yue Yin with scowled.

"You need to solve the problem left by that Qian woman…" said Zhao Li Xin abruptly.

Ming Yue Yin pouted "Why me...?" she reluctant to meet the Emperor and that ex- empress of Liu Yan Kingdom, she never fans of diplomacy what she likes is throwing people to the wall and get done with it.

"You don't think I give the Bluelight Jade sword for free isn't it," Zhao Li Xin said while crossing his arms on his c.h.e.s.t.

"Ughh…" Ming Yue Yin grunted when she staring at her new weapon, she reluctant to return the beautiful weapon back to Zhao Li Xin "FINE! " she rolls her eyes exasperatedly.

But the empress refuses to be taken advantage further so she smiles at Zhao li Xin cunningly "What about you give me another small weapon just to make my job easier" Ming Yue Yin though this is her chance to get another weapon from Zhao Li Xin for free.

Of course, Zhao Li Xin knew what Ming Yue Yin thinking "Why don't I Invite Grand tutor Zhang to help your job" he smirked.

"..." Ming Yue Yin feel chill on her back, she already leaves her kingdom for almost three months and all this time her teacher grand Tutor Zhang Yu Hao is eager to bring her back if he knew she was attacked at the Liu Yan kingdom that old man will give her a long and earful preach. Ming Yue yin subconsciously scratching her ear when Zhao Li Xin brings up Zhang Yu Hao's names.

"Well play" she comments with twitching smiles.

"I know…" Zhao Li Xin smiles calmly.

Lory watches them in glee, it's funny how the cunning Ming Yu Yin has to accept losses in front of Zhao Li Xin. the matters of state are not easy and diplomacy can be a drag on for sometimes, is a push-pull situation that no one likes Zhao Li Xin who have little patient capable of. So what he does? he dumps the problem to a person who already has sufficient experience like Ming Yue Yin.

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Without have any choice Ming Yue Yin accept to handle the problem….reluctantly, she sent Su Yi to sent the messaged to the Liu Yan Emperor, she also gathers the witness and evidence to present at the Liu yan imperial court. She finishes preparing herself when Su Feng enters the room.

"Your majesty, General Yuan Shao is here" Su Feng cupped her fist and bow respectfully.

Ming Yue Yin sheathed her new sword with happy smiles "Let him in"

"Yes, You're majesty" Su Feng nod her head and leave the room.

Ming Yue Yin take a deep breath she turns to the mirror to make sure she looks presentable than she flicks her red robes and leaves the room, at the outside, Yuan Shao clasped his hand behind his back she stands quietly near the small pond but, he turns around when he heard light footsteps behind her.

A beautiful woman with bright red robes while holding a sword walk toward him, Yuan Shao might not realize his mouth curved and his stoic expression becomes gentle just because of her presence.

"You here?" she said softly.

The Su sister having a quick exchange glance, Ming Yue Yin might not realize how sweet her voice sounds like. she's not like a sterns Empress in front of the official or the spoiled brat in front of Lory and Zhao Li Xin as she right now looks like a normal woman at her age.

"I'm here to accompany you," he said with gentle smiles.

"How kind of you," she said with teasing smiles.

"You safe my sister twice, this is the least I could do, who knows what that cunning old fox would do" he chuckles lightly. He makes sounds joking but he genuinely worries for Ming Yue Yin, no matter what she still only seventeen young girls and the emperor is on his fifty based on the experience alone she might no match with that old fox, he wants to make sure that old bastard will not take advantages of her and besides he has a thing or two to convey.

"It just coincidence…"Ming Yue Yin shrugs her shoulder.

Yun Shao raised his eyebrows playfully "Well thank you for saving my sister twice"