Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 49: Bringing the Head to Meet
Zhao Qi'an is a good master.

Ever since Chou Nu became his personal servant, he has always thought so.

No matter what people say about him outside, after actually meeting him, I felt that the Prince Consort was truly a good man.

It seemed as if nothing in this world could make him angry, and he was always calm and composed.

No matter how good a reputation other masters have in the outside world, which one of them has never beaten or scolded his servants?

The only exception is the Prince Consort. I have never seen him criticize his servants harshly. He can even tolerate some minor faults of his own.

His temperament is like that of a gentleman, and as indifferent as water.

Until...now.

The ugly slave watched with his own eyes as Zhao Qian'an turned his back to him and skillfully cut off the monster's head with a knife. There was no blood on his body, and he still looked clean and spotless.

She saw Zhao Qi'an holding the head and turning around, his expression still as calm and composed as usual.

This scene was reflected deeply in Chou Nu's eyes, and for a moment, the image of Zhao Qian'an as a modest gentleman in her mind... collapsed.

Zhao Qi'an held the head in his hand, turned around and looked at Chou Nu. Seeing that her face was pale, he asked, "Is this your first time killing someone?"

The ugly slave stammered a few times, wanting to say something to show off his strength so as not to be looked down upon.

But under Zhao Qi'an's gaze, she still confessed honestly: "When I was in my hometown, I only killed wild animals, lions, tigers... and so on."

She has never killed anyone, and although she is gifted, she is well protected by the clan.

Hunting is just Anuyi's nature, an innate interest and hobby.

She couldn't help but ask, "Master, how did you see that?"

Zhao Qi'an said calmly: "The first time I killed someone, I was just like you."

The ugly slave was slightly startled, and then asked: "Then, how did you overcome it?"

Zhao Qi'an glanced at her from the corner of his eye and chuckled:
"After killing so many people, I don't think it's a big deal anymore."

After saying that, he carried the Blood Bodhisattva's head and walked out of the bedroom.

The ugly slave stood there in a daze for a long time, until Zhao Qi'an walked out of the bedroom, then he came to his senses and hurried to catch up.

……

When Zhao Qi'an walked out of the palace gate holding the head of the Blood Bodhisattva.

In the courtyard, countless pairs of eyes were staring, and countless people slowly walked out from the shadows.

In the past, they were just servants in the princess's mansion.

Maybe she was a maid who was responsible for cleaning, or a gardener who was planting flowers in the backyard, or maybe she was just a groom who was taking care of the horses in the stable all day...

Their identities are completely insignificant, but their presence is indispensable everywhere in the princess's mansion.

And at this moment, they all have a common identity - Owl Guards!
"Greetings, benefactor!"

They all bowed down together, looking at Zhao Qian'an with excitement in their eyes.

If Deacon Gou taking over the position of chief steward of the Princess's Mansion was just a signal.

So when Zhao Qi'an walks out of the princess' bedroom tonight holding the head, it means... the time has come!

Zhao Qi'an looked around, seeing everyone's enthusiastic eyes, and asked, "Where is Yuzhen?"

The servants in the courtyard made way for a path to the west of the bedroom.

That's the road leading to the guest house!

……

The princess's mansion has four entrances and five exits, and covers an area so large that there are few mansions in the entire Kyoto city that can match it.

Naturally, there were many guest houses. In one of the guest houses, Yu Zhen was pacing back and forth in the room, frowning and looking out the window from time to time, with some anxiety in his eyes.

Now that the arrow has been shot, there is no turning back, she can only wait for the result.

But waiting is always a torment. Yu Zhen recalled the past and couldn't help but sigh:
"Why is my husband... Zhao Qi'an?"

After doing such a thing, even someone as stubborn as her felt sad.

Call it hypocrisy or falsehood, but the way things have developed to this point is actually somewhat beyond Yu Zhen's expectations.

Before getting married, she was also a young girl in love and had fantasized about what kind of person she would marry in the future.

Is he a general who is good at fighting?

Or is he a hero with unparalleled martial arts skills and a sense of revenge?
Or is he a talented person whose poems and essays are known throughout the world and whose literary talent is moving?
But in the end, he turned out to be a child of aristocratic family who was neither good at literature nor martial arts. If it were not for the protection of his father, he would not even have enough food to eat.

The disparity between them made Yu Zhen feel that Zhao Qi'an's nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes from the first moment she saw him, and she just couldn't stand him no matter how she looked at him.

She also often wondered, if Zhao Qi'an was the man of her dreams, would she be able to be like other noble ladies, taking care of her husband and children peacefully and keeping to herself?
Yu Zhen couldn't think of the answer, just as she couldn't imagine that her incompetent husband would suddenly become such a great hero.

However...from the very beginning, she had not actually thought of taking action against Zhao Qian'an.

In other words, Zhao Qi'an was not in her plan from the beginning.

How did things develop to this point?

Did it start...from the time she brought Gong Xinying back to the princess's mansion?
She thought so naively, thinking that it would be better if she didn't bring Gong Xinying back to the princess's mansion that day.

But in fact, the hidden danger had already been planted after she "accidentally" met Gong Xinying at Baiyun Temple during her outing that day and had contact with the Salvation Church.

Just when Yu Zhen was at a loss, Luan Nu hurried in from outside.

Before Luan Nu could greet him, Yu Zhen quickly stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and asked hurriedly, "How is it? Did Zhao Qi'an show up for the appointment?"

Luan Nu's arm was gripped by Yu Zhen, and it hurt, but she remained calm: "Your Highness, the Prince Consort is gone."

Yu Zhen was relieved instantly and clenched her fists tightly: "Okay, I'm afraid he won't take the bait!"

Several times before, she personally sent people to invite her, but Zhao Qi'an refused to give her the slightest bit of face and never even showed up to see her.

This time, Yu Zhen asked Luan Nu to deliver her personal handkerchief to Zhao Qian'an, and left an ambiguous poem on the handkerchief as a subtle hint.

As expected, this little bit of sweetness made him take the bait.

The original uneasiness in my heart, and even the vague feeling of regret, now disappeared as a huge stone fell from my heart.

She is that kind of person!

Now Yuzhen only regrets one thing——

"Perhaps, I don't even need to use the Blood Bodhisattva. I can still make Zhao Qi'an continue to be obedient."

This matter was easier than she had imagined, which made her feel a little regretful.

Although the Blood Bodhisattva is useful, it is, after all, a thing of the Salvation Church.

What if they take control of Zhao Qi'an and covet the Zhao family's money?
That's all hers!
"After controlling Zhao Qi'an, the money problem will be solved. In addition, I will ask him to hand over the medicine. After refining the 'elixir of immortality', I will let my fourth brother present the elixir at the birthday banquet of my father..."

Yu Zhen began to imagine a bright future, and felt that except for Zhao Qian'an, everything that had troubled her recently had been solved.

But at this moment, a sudden earthquake interrupted her thoughts.

"Boom boom boom..."

The dull sound shook the entire house. The table was shaking, and the teacup on the table was constantly trembling, making a creepy sound.

"boom!"

The guest house door... is open!
(End of this chapter)