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Chapter 162 - The Heart of a Lord of Chaos

When Baili Yi Chen saw this, he forced a smile and said, "Uncle Wang is here. Please give your seat."

Baili Mingyue nodded, then walked over to his seat. And this sitting naturally took away Feng Feili's infatuated gaze.

Seeing Feng Feili's face filled with infatuation, Hong Zhong speechlessly smirked, and poked at Hong Zhan beside him, asking in a low voice: "Second brother, do you think there's a word 'reservation' in Qingyang Kingdom's Thousand Words?"

Hong Zhan turned and glared at Hong Zhong, as if he was scolding her for speaking nonsense. But he also knew what Hong Zhong meant by that. He suppressed his voice and explained: "Qingyang Kingdom is one of the three great nations of the continent, and the only one of the two great nations of the continent, the one and only one that reigns over all women. The ones who reigns in power are all women, and up till now, it has already been 700 years since the history of the women. This Princess Qingyang is actually the same as our prince. That's why the Emperor found the two young masters of the Nangong family to accompany her when she was admiring the flowers. "

Therefore, they saw that the men they liked were not like the girls of the Honored Men who needed to be reserved!

"Oh, a woman's country is about the same as a girl's country." Hong Zhong nodded her head to show that she understood. Since ancient times, there had been a saying, "A man pursues a woman to a mountain, a woman pursues a man to a veil". To meet such an active opponent, it looked like this Feng Feili was definitely a strong opponent!

Just as he was lost in thought, another eunuch called out, "Esteemed Empress Dowager has arrived."

Everyone looked to the side once again, and watched as Nangong Lingwei slowly arrived under the support of a group of people. And behind her, followed Nangong Yimeng, Baili Ziyan, and the Hong Li who went to Phoenix-Resting Palace previously.

Seeing this, Baili Yi Chen could not help but feel puzzled. ~ Weren't there only Princess Qingyang who wanted to admire the flowers, and wanted Hong Zhong to accompany them by name? Why would the Queen Mother come with them for fun? And what was Hong Li doing behind her?

But since everyone is here, it wouldn't be good for them to return. Thus, they were given seats.

Between Nangong Yimeng and Baili Ziyan, one of them was paying attention to Baili Yi Chen's presence, and the other was taking note of the fact that there were still a few talented people from Southern Qi present, so they had restrained themselves quite a bit. Although they didn't like Hong Zhong's presence, in the end, they didn't do anything out of line.

After everyone had taken their seats, Baili Yi Chen was the first to speak, "We would like to thank the Princess Qingyang for coming from afar to congratulate our mother on her birthday. Furthermore, the Begonia in the imperial flower garden was also blooming extremely well. Most of them are treasures found from various parts of the Southern Qi, so everyone should go and admire the flowers. "

Feng Feili also turned her head and said a few polite words, "Southern Qi Emperor, please."

Thus, everyone split up into groups of twos and threes to form their own camps.

Hundred Miles Yi Chen originally wanted to invite Hong Zhong, but he realized with his keen senses that Hong Li, who came with the empress dowager, would always be looking at with a gentle gaze after he sat down. Could it be that the two of them knew each other before?

And just as he was still stunned, Hong Zhong had already ran out and entered the crabapple blossoms at the side. When Hong Zhong came over, he discovered that amongst all the crabapple blossoms, there was one that bloomed extremely well. Thus, when Baili Yichen finished his pleasantries, she impatiently ran over to take a look at that flower.

"Does it look good?" As Hong Zhong was watching earnestly, she heard the clear and bright voice of Baili Mingyue. She turned her head and met his gentle gaze.

Hong Zhong nodded her head: "It's nice, among so many pots of Begonia, it's the best." This was a golden Begonia with five colors, and it was extremely beautiful.

As Baili Mingyue looked at the flower, a trace of admiration appeared in her eyes. Her clear voice was filled with tenderness as she said, "If you like it, then send someone to move this flower to the Xiwu Hall."

"No need." Hong Zhong shook her head. This flower with five colors, in the ancient era where grafting was not widely used, was very rare, if she liked it then she would move to the Xiwu Hall, it would not have a good influence. Furthermore, since this flower was from the imperial garden, then there should be no problem with Baili Yi Chen asking for Baili Yi Chen's help.

A gentle breeze blew, and pink Begonia petals fluttered down in a flurry, as if it was a pink petal rain. One petal landed in Hong Zhong's hair and hung on her head.

At this time, the fairy-like beauty by her side extended her slender fingers and gently removed the petal. Her beautiful eyes held a trace of a strange gentleness. This scene was exceptionally pleasing to the eyes.

She was clearly an exalted and elegant goddess, and she should have a heart that was cold and merciless, as if she were untainted by dirt. Yet to the girl before him, he revealed a gentleness that he had never shown before. Her every move carried a hint of sweetness.

At this time, Hong Zhong turned her head and revealed a sweet smile to Baili Mingyue. At this moment, the scene under the crabapple tree gave off an inexplicable feeling of harmony, as if they were born in this way.

Looking at this scene from afar, Feng Feili, who was watching from afar, almost couldn't hold back and charged forward, throwing Hong Zhong into the sky. Baili Mingyue was her, the gentleness of Baili Mingyue should also belong to her!

At the same time, Hong Li also noticed this scene.

Hong Li looked at the two under the crabapple tree, and a strange look quickly flashed past his eyes. The gaze between Zhong Er and Baili Mingyue was clearly filled with love.

Hong Zhong fell in love with Baili Mingyue?

The thought that popped up in his mind caught Hong Li somewhat off guard. He actually couldn't even hold the cup properly in his hand. With a 'pa' sound, the cup fell to the ground. This sound naturally attracted Baili Yi Chen's attention.

Baili Yi Chen looked at Hong Li with suspicion, following his gaze, he saw the two people under the crabapple tree. Soon, the doubt in his heart was washed away. He clearly knew how Baili Mingyue felt about Hong Zhong, and even agreed to compete fairly with the Uncle Wang. However, even though he clearly knew in his heart, he still felt slightly sour.

Red Battle at the side also heard the sound of the cup falling to the ground, and pulled at the lapel of his clothes in a corner that no one else could see. Hong Li also quickly recovered from his shock, realizing that he had lost control of himself, and turning his head slightly, he sighed in the bottom of his heart: He has always been extremely self-control, so how could he lose control in front of so many people!

Just as Hong Zhong was chatting with Baili Mingyue, Feng Feili's voice came from behind: "Regent King."

Baili Mingyue turned her head slightly, her beautiful eyes sweeping at the Feng Feili who had followed them, a trace of disgust quickly flashed past her eyes. In his heart, Hong Zhong was also somewhat unhappy, and he slightly frowned as he looked at Feng Feili.

Feng Feili walked in front of Baili Mingyue, and suddenly saw the Golden Silk Begonia. A hint of pleasant surprise flashed through her eyes, and she spoke with some excitement: "This plant, should be the legendary Five-coloured Golden Silk Begonia, right?"

Seeing the expression on Feng Feili's face, Hong Zhong felt even more unhappy. The things she wanted, she wanted to like. Why was this woman like this?

Feng Feili also saw the unhappiness in Hong Zhong's eyes, but she decisively chose to ignore Hong Zhong, and laughed: "This empress's daughter has always loved the crabapple blossoms since childhood, and has searched bitterly for such a species for many years. I never thought that there would actually be one in Palace of South Qi, the Regent, who would be willing to give this flower to Fei Li, for a thousand gold."

Feng Feili was still the daughter of a country after all. If she were to directly reject her offer at this point, then even Qingyang wouldn't look good, and wouldn't be on good terms with the Southern Qi.

However, just as he saw Hong Zhong directly running over here, he knew that she had her eyes on the Begonia flower. Baili Mingyue was about to reject Feng Feili, but Hong Zhong instead opened her mouth first: "What, are you interested?" There was a hint of bitterness in her voice that she did not even notice.

"No." Baili Mingyue explained in a good-natured manner.

But women were always unreasonable creatures, especially in front of people of the same gender. Seeing Feng Feili's pleased expression, Hong Zhong's originally unhappy mood became even more depressed, and her face also became unsightly as she spoke to Feng Feili in a weird tone: "I'm sorry, Blue Sun Queen. I took a fancy to this flower first, I have already used a thousand gold to exchange for it."

Isn't it just money, my Red House has it!

If they were to succeed, the two nations' economy and national power would both improve to a certain extent. Now that Feng Feili had brought this up, it simply meant that she had to suppress Hong Zhong in terms of the overall situation, because she believed that as a person who had succeeded, Baili Mingyue knew very well what was the most important thing.

The Red House was rich, yes; but sometimes money was no more important than power!

Feng Feili had undoubtedly taken advantage of this point, which was why she made this request, and asked Baili Mingyue to bring out the bowl of Begonia. If she could win the battle of Begonia, then it would be best, but if she couldn't win, then she would be able to distance herself from Baili Mingyue's relationship with Hong Zhong. After all, no one would like a woman who didn't know what was good for herself.

Feng Feili would never lose out for doing this!

He knew the meaning of working with Qingyang better than anyone else, but he could tell that Hong Zhong really liked this Begonia. While he was muttering to himself, he heard Hong Zhong speak up first: "If Princess Qingyang really likes it, it's not impossible for Hong Zhong to cut it, but as for the price, I wonder if royal daughter can afford it?"

"Oh?" Feng Feili did not expect Hong Zhong to be so straightforward.

Hong Zhong crossed her arms across her chest, and looked at Feng Feili with a smile that was not a smile: "One hundred thousand gold! "Royal daughter, what do you want?"

Feng Feili was startled, as if she suspected that she heard wrongly. She laughed: "Third Miss is asking for it so big, it seems like you don't have any sincerity at all." Between a thousand taels of gold and a hundred thousand taels of gold, what was lacking was not just a little bit! Within the treasury, there was probably only a bit more than a million gold, and this flower already cost a hundred thousand gold. It could be said that Hong Zhong was asking for an exorbitant price.

Hong Zhong rolled her eyes impatiently: "My royal daughter's words are different, it's hard to buy with money, since this flower is already mine, then I naturally have the qualifications to bid, if you are willing to buy, I am willing, but if my royal daughter cannot afford it, you can choose not to buy." However, if that happens, I reckon that tomorrow's news will spread across the streets of Shengjing City and the great Princess Qingyang will be so poor that they won't even be able to afford a pot of Begonia. " As Hong Zhong said that, a trace of disdain rose up between her brows.

Feng Feili had really intended to give it up, but after hearing Hong Zhong's last sentence, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood. But when she thought of the rumours that would appear on the streets of Shengjing City tomorrow, she held in her anger and gritted her teeth as she said, "Fine, a hundred thousand gold taels would be a hundred thousand gold taels. However, this royal daughter did not bring that many silver notes. Ten days later, a hundred thousand gold notes will be delivered to Third Miss. "

She also believed that tomorrow's news would spread across Shengjing City's streets. It was a shameless act of capturing a huge profit.

"In this way, Hong Zhong will once again congratulate his royal daughter. However, I shall hand over the royal daughter's one hundred thousand gold to the Regent. " "The maidservant heard that Southern Qi, Huai Bei, and the three provinces of Jinling suffered from a huge flood this year, and that the Emperor is also preparing a relief fund. That one hundred thousand taels of gold will be donated to the citizens of the three provinces in the name of the Red House, and I'll have to trouble the Regent to pass it on to you." After she finished speaking, she flung a smug look at Feng Feili's back and left, laughing maniacally!

The heck, this ancient money was way too easy to earn!

When the rest heard Hong Zhong's laughter, they were left speechless by the strange question mark on her arrogant back. Baili Mingyue smiled helplessly, this girl!

, who had just been tricked by Hong Zhong for a hundred thousand taels of gold, recovered his senses after hearing Hong Zhong's words. A hundred thousand taels of gold could have been sold for a pot of crabapple, but she actually donated all of the hundred thousand taels of gold to the citizens of the affected region.

As she thought about it, her dissatisfied gaze swept across Nangong Yu and Nangong Mo, it was one thing if the Nan Gong Family's assassination attempt did not succeed, but of the two people who came today, one was the commander of the Yue Yun Battalion and the other was this year's top scorer, yet they were ridiculed by Hong Zhong just like that, it seemed like she had overestimated the Nan Gong Family's strength.

Hmph, 100,000 gold?

Hong Zhong, you are ruthless!

But this royal daughter wants to see how long you can be proud!

Hong Zhong walked along the path back to the Xiwu Hall with her head lowered because she discovered that even though she had tricked Feng Feili, she wasn't very happy. She had been thinking about Baili Mingyue's moment of hesitation. Didn't she just say that she would give it to him?

Just because Feng Feili mentioned the sincerity of this cooperation, he was stunned?

This was indeed the imperial family. National interests were always at stake. Although she could understand this point, for some reason, she felt displeased in her heart!

With a depressed feeling in his chest, Hong Zhong returned to the Xiwu Hall. Just as he arrived at the door, he stopped for a moment.

It wasn't just one person. From the sound of his inner breathing, he was most likely someone who had great martial arts skills!