"Fortunately, your father had already figured out the emperor's personality and took the initiative to beg for forgiveness. This was why he was able to keep his title, but his plan to save the fourth prince was in vain. Not only that, you and I will personally go to the Prime Minister's Palace tomorrow morning to beg for forgiveness. Under the gaze of everyone, how can you make me, Xiao Zhenhai, lose face? At a time like this, you still have the heart to think of a woman. Xiao He, you're truly unworthy to be the descendant of my Xiao family! " The more Xiao Zhenhai spoke, the angrier he got.
Madam Xiao quickly took out a handkerchief and wiped away the blood at the corner of his mouth as she said, "Master, there's been a surprise today. Forget it, don't train anymore. You should know He'er's personality better than anyone else. You can slowly teach her another day."
Xiao Zhenhai suddenly stood up and said, "No matter what, I will not let you marry the Eleventh Princess. During this period of time, you must stay in the palace and meditate. With that, he strode out, his face filled with rage.
"He'er, how are you? Are you feeling any pain? "Hurry back to your room, mother will call for you, Doctor Lin." Madam Xiao looked at the bloody lines under the clothes on Xiao He's back and felt her heart ache.
However, Xiao He shook his head and comforted Madam Xiao, "Mother, there's no need for a doctor. This small injury is nothing at all. Just let this servant apply medicine on me. Don't worry mother."
Madam Xiao sighed and said, "Now is the time for the Xiao family to meddle in their affairs. You must not get angry with your father. You must always keep it a secret, understand?"
Xiao He silently nodded.
"Second brother, second brother …" At this time, with the support of a servant, Xiao Rou came over while leaning on her walking stick. She pounced in front of Xiao He and tightly grasped his arm as she said, "Third Brother, is what you said true? not only was she unable to save the Fourth Prince, but she was even given the title of First-grade's County Lord? "
"…" Xiao He nodded.
Xiao Rou felt her vision darken as she fell to the ground. "How could this be?" Even his father and second brother were unable to defeat that slut, Ru Yue? Does she have some sort of demonic technique? "
"Little sister, Lian Ruyue doesn't have any demonic arts. We have indeed lost this time." Although Xiao He was extremely unwilling to admit his failure, he had no choice but to face reality.
"Then what about His Highness the fourth prince?" What should I do? "No, no, second brother, you can't just admit defeat like this. Think of another way, think of a way to help little sister." Xiao Rou shook Xiao He's hand forcefully as she cried and shouted.
Madam Xiao's face sank as she reprimanded him in displeasure, "Didn't you see your second brother injured by your father? Why do you only care about your own matters and not your brother at all? "
"Mother …" After being reprimanded by the Xiao family, Xiao Rou somewhat wrongly shut her mouth.
Madam Xiao gave her a cold look. "In order to save the Fourth Prince, our entire family has nearly thrown away their future. This matter isn't as simple as you think. Go back to your room and don't disturb your second brother."
"..." Mother … Xiao Rou still wanted to say something, but when she saw the bloodstain on Xiao He's back, she could only silently close her mouth.
The originally joyous birthday feast finally came to an end. Other than Lian Meng Yue, the rest of the family were still in a state of shock as they quickly went back to their own rooms.
However, just as Feng Yunzheng was about to step out of the manor gates, a voice came from behind him. "Ninth Prince, please wait."
Feng Yunzheng turned his head and saw Leng Mei walking over.
"What is it?" Feng Yunzheng asked.
"The Eldest Miss said that it is already late and that there are still matters that have yet to be settled in the manor. Please meet tomorrow, Your Highness. This is your keepsake." Leng Mei handed over a neatly folded cloak.
This cloak was a deep green color. It had a brocade satin cloth with golden threads and python patterns intertwined around it. Around it, black lines and white cloud patterns surrounded it, magnificent and low-key, looking carefully at it, there was even a "Cloud" character woven with golden threads at the edge of the cloak.
This was the cloak that Lian Yueyue had asked Molina for that day at the West Beijing Store. The cloak was made of fabric and weaved by her own hands.
Feng Yunzheng's heart was filled with indescribable joy. Holding the cloak in his arms, he said, "Tell her that I'll wait for her and see her again."
"Yes." Then, he raised his head and glanced at Ye Feng. Ye Feng was immediately shocked and hurriedly leaned behind Feng Yunzheng. He withdrew his cold gaze and turned around to return to Lian Yue's Celestial Lotus.
"What did you do to her?" Feng Yunzheng asked.
"Subordinate... "He didn't do anything, and besides, he doesn't dare to do it …" Ye Feng glanced in the direction of her cold eyebrows, only to see her cold figure disappearing around the corner.
"Let's go. This King can't wait for daybreak." Feng Yunzheng unfurled his exquisite and luxurious cloak and draped it over his body as a smile spread across his face.
After walking a few steps, he seemed to recall something and said, "Stay here and see if she needs any help. Tonight, there will be another battle for the Prime Minister's Estate."
"Yes, Your Highness." Ye Feng listened to the order and hid himself in the shadows outside the gate of the residence.
When Lian Rue Yue returned to the lotus flower courtyard, she immediately saw Lian Fu standing under the lantern. That orange light enveloped his entire body, causing him to feel a sense of absent-mindedness.
She opened her mouth and shouted, "Consecutive Formula!" Normally, she would call him "Yi", but at this moment, she had been practicing for a lifetime. Her tone of voice was no longer filled with the love of her sister for her little brother, but was instead cold and detached.
When Lian Fu heard this familiar voice, his body was startled. He suddenly turned around and saw that this person was right in front of him. He opened his mouth and said, "You're back."
This time, he did not call her elder sister, but instead used a "you".
The two of them seemed to be facing each other for the first time in a relationship other than that of brother and sister.
"Go in." Lian Ruyue raised her foot and walked into the yard. She paused for a while and then followed him in.
When he entered, he saw the bowl of Begonia flower that Lian Fu had brought him last year under the window. The wind was blowing, and the flowers were floating in the air. It was giving off a faint fragrance.
"Eldest Miss, Young Master, your servant will prepare some food for you." In the past, at times like these, Lian Ruyue and Lian Fu would have to eat a beautiful meal together before being satisfied.
"There's no need. Qingdai, you go in first." However, Lian Ruyue said.
"Yes." She lowered her head and walked into the house.
I'm sorry, it's my fault. If it wasn't for me, today …" His face was full of apology.
"If it wasn't for you, the Eleventh Princess wouldn't have needed to force herself to marry Xiao He; she would have sacrificed for us!" Lian Rou Yue suddenly raised her hand as she looked towards Lian Fu and said.
"..." I've let her down, and I'll always owe her. "
"…" I will only say this once. In this life, I will never look at you from the perspective of someone other than my sister, and I will also never develop feelings for you from the perspective of a brother and sister. Whether it was in the past, the present, or the future, in my heart, you will always be my little brother, do you understand? "