Chapter 85

However, that Grand Marshal of the State is really an eyesore!

Xuanyuan Sheng seemed to know that he needed to rely on him, so he didn't intend to make a move against him.

He's really lucky; so many people were sent, but none of them managed to eliminate him.

Qin Yuchuan felt Murong Yan's gaze and grew wary.

Although it was his first time seeing this woman, her beauty was enough to topple kingdoms. Her every smile and gesture resembled that of an innocent young girl.

But he always felt that something was hidden behind her radiant smile, a feeling that made him uneasy.

After the lengthy coronation ceremony, the court officials dispersed. Qin Yuchuan and Na Muqi walked out of the palace gates together.

"General, what do you think about this matter?" Na Muqi asked.

Qin Yuchuan's face remained expressionless. "I have no opinion."

Na Muqi continued, "We've already discovered that she's from the Southern Frontier, and I've reported this to His Majesty. But the Emperor doesn't seem to have any suspicions about her."

"I wonder if she has any connection to those who tried to assassinate you before. If so, she must have some ulterior motive."

"Although we've found out she's from the Southern Frontier, we don't know her status there or how she came to Tianqi."

"His Majesty trusts her implicitly. If we don't have evidence, I'm afraid he might punish us for raising doubts."

Qin Yuchuan remained silent. For Xuanyuan Sheng to overcome all obstacles and make her his empress, she couldn't be as innocent and harmless as she appeared.

Whether or not she was connected to those people from the Southern Frontier, they shouldn't let their guard down.

All he could do now was ensure his own safety while investigating discreetly.

Seeing that Qin Yuchuan wasn't responding, Na Muqi asked, "General, what are your thoughts?"

"Let nature take its course," Qin Yuchuan replied. When the enemy is hidden and we are exposed, it's already disadvantageous.

"General, this doesn't sound like you," Na Muqi commented.

In Na Muqi's memory, Qin Yuchuan had always been confident and prepared.

He usually believed that man could shape his own destiny. Hearing the words "let nature take its course" from him was a first.

Watching Qin Yuchuan's graceful departing figure, Na Muqi couldn't quite understand what he was thinking.

Another weekend arrived, and Feng Qingyi picked up her cheerfully ringing phone from the bedside table.

"It's the weekend. Didn't I tell you not to wake me up so early?" she mumbled.

Hearing that it wasn't Qin Yuchuan's voice, Nan Yin asked, "Qingyi, aren't you up yet?"

Feng Qingyi, realizing it wasn't Qin Yuchuan, quickly opened her eyes and checked the caller ID.

Qin Yuchuan: "Not tempted."

Seeing that he wasn't swayed, Feng Qingyi gave up.

"Alright! Then I'll just enjoy them by myself."

"Also, you don't need to prepare dinner for me tonight. My mom asked me to have dinner with them."

Qin Yuchuan replied, "Okay."

...

Due to Nan Yin's profession, whenever the family dined together, they would choose high-end restaurants with good privacy.

When Feng Qingyi arrived, Nan Yin and Feng Zhixing were huddled together, looking at something.

"Dad, Mom, why did you come to the Capital City?" Feng Qingyi asked.

Feng Zhixing replied, "Your mom has some work here, so I came along. We thought we'd take the opportunity to see you."

"Your birthday is coming up soon. If there's anything you want, just say it."

Feng Qingyi sat down. "My birthday is still a month away, and I don't really want anything in particular. Whatever you choose is fine."

"Qingyi, are you really not dating anyone?" Nan Yin asked.

Feng Qingyi nodded solemnly, "I really am not, but I think my brother might be."

"Has he won her over?" Nan Yin, having heard about Feng Qingci from Feng Qingyi before, asked curiously.

Feng Qingyi shook her head, "I'm not sure, but they seem to be getting along quite well lately."

"I think you should give him some dating funds. It's not really appropriate for him to always be spending the girl's money."

Nan Yin and Feng Zhixing exchanged a shocked glance.

"Your brother is pursuing a girl and spending her money?!" Nan Yin exclaimed, unable to believe it.

Feng Zhixing: "Then I'd say his chances are slim."

The three of them were about to discuss Feng Qingci's situation when the restaurant door opened.

Feng Qingci walked in wearing a white down jacket.

Nan Yin stared at the down jacket for a few extra seconds, thinking it looked like a men's style from a brand she had endorsed before, and quite expensive.

"What were you all just talking about?" Feng Qingci asked.

Feng Qingyi replied, "Nothing much. Have a seat, the food will be here soon."

"Qingci, I don't think I've seen you wear that coat before, have I?" Nan Yin inquired.