Minglong

Chapter 222 Southbound Wild Geese

East Palace.

Cao Fo'er, holding a whisk, pushed open the door to the sleeping quarters.

Prince Dan led his entourage inside, where they saw two imperial physicians taking pulses at the bedside. Crown Prince Zhao Jinghuan, dressed in mourning clothes, sat blankly in front of the bed, holding a wooden tiger in his hand, his eyes vacant, showing no reaction to the arrival of the group.

King Dan and Emperor Qian were born of the same mother. Twenty years ago, King Dan should have died in a coup. It was Emperor Qian's desperate gamble that brought him to where he is today.

He thought that after experiencing a bloody calamity, life would get better and he could live a peaceful life as a leisurely prince. However, he never expected that all the seeds of disaster had been sown when the two brothers were princes, which eventually led to the fact that only this simple-minded orphan was left in the entire family of the elder brother.

Prince Dan approached and called out several times, but seeing that the Crown Prince did not respond, he turned and asked:
"No cure can be found in any miracle cure?"

Behind the Prince of Dan were Princess Xu, Princess Changning, and advisors such as Huangfu Qi and Ji Shiqing. The Crown Prince, who was hung up and imprisoned, was not among them.

Ji Shiqing, who had traveled to the southern borderlands in previous years and served as the prince's advisor on demons and monsters, responded at this time:
"Essential medicines can only heal the body. If a soul or spirit is missing, neither the Rejuvenating Herb nor the Human Essence Pill will help. The only solution is to find the soul and spirit."

Huangfu Qi shook his head: "I asked Mr. Xu, and even if the soul is found, it will be very difficult for anyone in the Great Qian Dynasty to 'reunite' the Crown Prince and restore him to his former state."

Princess Xu comes from the Xu family of Jiangzhou. Her eldest uncle is Xu Tong, a great Confucian scholar from Jiangzhou. Huangfu Qi is a retainer of the Xu family who came with her when she got married. In recent years, he has been working as a teacher in the Prince's mansion, teaching the princess and the heir.

Seeing that everyone was helpless, Prince Dan could only sigh, instruct Cao Fu'er to take good care of the Crown Prince, and led his entourage out of the main hall. After walking a short distance, he turned back:

"Ling'er."

Princess Changning, her brows furrowed with seriousness, came closer upon hearing the sound:

"Did Father give any instructions?"

Dan Wang dismissed his attendants, put his hands behind his back, pondered for a moment, and then sighed softly:

“You have been intelligent since childhood and should be able to understand the current situation. Since things have come to this, I have no choice but to take on this difficult task. The internal troubles in the court are manageable; we can eventually eliminate them by carefully examining the details. But the external threats truly make it difficult for me to feel at ease…”

Princess Changning thought for a moment: "Northern Zhou is not a one-man show. The young emperor of Northern Zhou is already sixteen years old. Many court officials want Empress Dowager Guo to return power to the emperor. There are also rumors among the people that a witch is causing chaos in the country. Empress Dowager Guo must also have concerns. Otherwise, given her personality, Northern Zhou would have attacked on the day the late emperor died."

"Moreover, the situation in our Great Qian is unstable, not that the country is weak. If war breaks out, it may not necessarily be a bad thing. If Father can defeat the Northern Zhou and recover the Western Regions, the internal troubles will be resolved."

If the Prince of Dan could expand the territory, he would undoubtedly win the hearts of the court and the people. However, the Northern Zhou was not an easy target. If he suffered a defeat on the battlefield, the title of "Emperor Qianmo" might fall on his head. He sighed softly at this moment.
"The spies planted in Yanjing are of too low a rank to accurately ascertain the intentions of the Northern Zhou in recent years. In a few days, I plan to send a delegation of envoys with students to visit the Yanjing Academy, and I will have Xie Jinhuan accompany them."

"Xie Jinhuan is erudite, insightful, and has a great reputation. He has had contact with many powerful figures in Northern Zhou in the past. If we keep an eye on him, we might be able to gain something..."

Princess Changning knew that Xie Jinhuan possessed the supernatural ability of "mind's eye," able to see through clothes to the undergarments, and was also a master at catching criminals. If she could gain access to the top echelons of Northern Zhou, she might indeed be able to uncover some clues. She pondered for a moment:
"How about I lead the team there? What I mean is, what my father means, so it will be easier to discuss countermeasures with Xie Jinhuan in private."

Dan Wang turned around and glanced back, then whispered:
"That's what I meant. There are rumors that Xie Jinhuan is Empress Dowager Guo's lover. Although this is not true, Empress Dowager Guo is very shrewd. If she really saw such a talented person, she would inevitably be tempted to win him over."

"Xie Jinhuan is good in every way, except that he is sentimental. If he falls for a beauty trap and falls in love with the princess of Northern Zhou, he will be in a dilemma, which is equivalent to cutting off his father's arm."

"You will be the eldest princess of the Great Qian Dynasty in the future. Your beauty will be second to none among the women in the world. Stay by her side and keep an eye on her. Don't let Xie Jinhuan be tricked by a woman with ulterior motives. That way, your father can rest assured."

Princess Changning thought her father had a good eye for people, and nodded, saying:
“I understand, my daughter. I will bring Qingmo along as well, and I guarantee that Xie Jinhuan will not have time to pay attention to the women from the Northern Frontier.”

"Sigh, that girl Qingmo is unreliable. Even Physician Lin's daughter is more possessive of her food..."

"Uh...yes..."

……
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Midnight, Fengyi River.

Xie Jinhuan sat down at the small table as usual, carefully examining the black and white ruler in his hand.

Nangong Ye, dressed in a black dress, sat opposite him, holding a pair of red-soled high heels in one hand, her phoenix eyes holding a rather strange expression.
"You think I'm short?"

Xie Jinhuan put down the Yin-Yang Ruler and said with a smile:
“You’re the same height as me, how could I possibly think you’re short? These shoes were custom-made for you, try them on.”

Nangong Ye thought the shoes were really weird, but upon closer inspection, there was nothing shameful about them. So he turned around, sat down on the ground, and lifted up his skirt to reveal his long legs covered in black stockings.

The guy opposite was surprisingly helpful. He got up, squatted down, grabbed her ankle, helped her take off her shoes, and then put her high heels back on.

Nangong Ye leaned against the small table with one hand, watching Xie Jinhuan admiring her legs. A hint of disdain flashed between his brows, but since he had agreed to let her do as she pleased for an hour, he didn't pull away, only looking elsewhere.
"These shoes are just for show; they're practically unwearable."

"It's good-looking enough. Anyway, once you enter the Super Brand, you can fly around everywhere without having to walk."

"Ugh……"

Nangong Ye didn't know what to say. After all, Super Rank wasn't always floating in the sky. Moreover, she was a dignified Taoist woman, wearing a solemn black and white Taoist robe on the outside, but underneath she wore stockings and high heels to please men. If someone saw her like that, Zihui Mountain would probably be mistaken for a brothel...

This is how a witch from the Gu poison sect should dress...

After carefully examining the car for a while, Xie Jinhuan couldn't resist wanting to try it out, so he took out his car keys:
"Shall I help you detoxify?"

Nangong Ye's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't say anything. Unexpectedly, this brat didn't take his own medicine, but instead poured out a pill for her to eat. She shrank back slightly.
"what is this?"

"The 'Ice Cellar Pill' can quickly transform the body's Qi into pure Yin, with no side effects, and cures all ailments."

"?"

Nangong Ye blinked, half believing and half doubting:
"you sure?"

"The medicine made from perilla leaves has never failed to be effective."

"..." Nangong Ye knew the power of the Great Immortal Zisu; she could cure any ailment with a single word, but the side effects were unpredictable. The previous "Soft Girl Powder" and "Immediately Cracked Tumor Pill" had tormented her terribly, leaving her with lingering fear.
"Will there be any adverse effects after consuming it?"

Xie Jinhuan knew it existed, but given his relationship with Bing Tuozi, it was practically the same as not knowing it:
"All we need to do is practice the Dispersing Medicine Force together, nothing else."

Nangong Ye was a little skeptical, but she had given Xie Jinhuan everything, so how much more unacceptable could it be? She still parted her red lips slightly and accepted the small pill the man handed her.

The pill melted upon entering the mouth, then transformed into a stream of cold air that rushed down the throat and into the lungs, feeling as if one had swallowed millennia-old ice.

Then, an endless chill spread from the lungs to the limbs and bones. Wherever the cold air passed, the body's energy continuously changed and turned into pure yin. Even the physical functions and the mind were affected, and there was an urgent desire to expel this cold yin energy and obtain yang energy to balance the body...

Huhu~
The air circulates within the living room.

Xie Jinhuan sat on the sidelines watching. He had originally thought that Bing Tuozi would take the initiative to throw himself into his arms, but he soon discovered that everything Zisu produced was top-notch!
As the effects of the medicine took hold, the large block of ice sitting in front of him completely transformed into an extremely cold iceberg. You could feel the chill even from two feet away. And his usually calm and collected eyes, instead of being calm, revealed a hint of possessiveness.

His eyes were like those of a lump of coal seeing mushroom stewed with flying dragon, or Ah Huan having his face rubbed by the bright white moon, wishing he could use all his strength to enjoy himself on the spot...

"Eh?"

Xie Jinhuan realized that this was not just a matter of wanting a man, and sat up a little straighter:

"Heroine Mu, calm down...wait, wait, wait, wait?"

thump--

Nangong Ye's soul trembled from the bone-deep chill, while Xie Jinhuan, with his abundant yang energy, was clearly a furnace!
Having consummated their marriage, Nangong Ye didn't hesitate for a moment. Like a female leopard, she pounced and pinned the man to the floor. Her red-soled high heels gleamed alluringly under the lamplight...

tear-

Boo boo boo…

? ?
Xie Jinhuan originally wanted to be polite, but the ice-cold girl acted like a domineering queen, tearing his clothes off directly. When she found that he still dared to be coy, she immediately started flashing small electric sparks with her hands.

stab~
"Hey?!"

Xie Jinhuan immediately stopped resisting and reached out to help undo the belt. She then discovered that Bing Tuozi was quite well-prepared. She tore off the black skirt, revealing a sheer bra and black stockings. Then she began to brutally crush the child without any mercy. The floorboards seemed to tremble!

"Damn it! Lady Mu, take it easy..."

……
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The following morning, a flock of geese flew in a V-formation towards the south of the sky.

Inside the riverside pavilion, Nangong Ye regained his icy demeanor, but his cheeks were burning as he wiped the floor, tables, and pillars with a burlap sack...

Chachacha...

Xie Jinhuan hung his weapon back on his waist and rubbed his aching back.

"Miss Mu, your martial arts are excellent. Let's have a proper contest after I recover from my injuries..."

Nangong Ye was indeed a bit too aggressive last night in order to distribute the medicine. Thinking of his own lustful and crazy womanizing appearance, he was so ashamed that he wanted to jump into the river!

However, the last spark within her body was indeed extinguished. Relying on her years of accumulated experience, she even found a breakthrough opportunity without the aid of breakthrough pills. If all goes well, she could enter the fourth realm, 'Heavenly Secrets,' on her own within a month or two.

Nangong Ye was in a good mood because of this, and didn't blame Xie Jinhuan for giving her the medicine indiscriminately. He just said coldly:
“I took Chinese medicine last night. Now that the yang poison has been eliminated, let’s stop helping each other here. Last night was the last time. You are not allowed to have any improper thoughts in the future.”

Xie Jinhuan certainly had ulterior motives, but he didn't make things difficult for Bing Tuozi. Instead, he came over and helped wipe away the frost and dew that covered the ground.

"I've gone through so much trouble to help you get rid of the Yang poison. Now that we've used the combined cultivation method, you should at least help me reach the Super Grade first, right? This will also benefit your cultivation..."

"..."

Nangong Ye had long known that this boy wouldn't let this ill-fated relationship end here. With Xie Jinhuan's strength, it wouldn't be long before he reached the Super Grade. After a brief silence, he gritted his teeth and responded:

"I can help you with your cultivation, but it depends on my decision. I can only help you if you want it; otherwise, you can't force me. Otherwise..."

Xie Jinhuan nodded, and then said:

"Oh, and last time, you said you'd let me do whatever I wanted with your shoes on for an hour..."

"?"

Nangong Ye turned his head, his eyes slightly cold:
"Last night I wasn't wearing shoes, so you...you did evil?"

Xie Jinhuan spread his hands: "Miss Mu, be reasonable! Yesterday you were the one who shocked me, kissed me, and bullied me at will, you were riding on my head..."

"Shut up!"

Nangong Ye's face flushed red instantly. He dared not recall his actions after his complete indulgence the previous night. Seeing that Xie Jinhuan denied it, and that she had indeed taken the initiative last night, he gritted his teeth and gave in.

“I always keep my word. One hour is one hour. We need to go to the southern border quickly and return quickly, as there will be no time to rest along the way. We can discuss this matter when we get back. You go back and pack your things first; we should be setting off soon.”

Xie Jinhuan felt a little anxious, but when it comes to seizing opportunities, time waits for no one. He immediately patted the full moon on his lower back.
"Then I'll go back and say hello. We'll meet at the Vermilion Bird Gate later."

clap~
Nangong Ye straightened up, his eyes slightly cold, but seeing the boy run off like the wind, he ultimately said nothing and continued tidying up the messy living room...

(End of this chapter)