Published at 24th of January 2021 11:22:18 PM
Chapter 44
Chapter 44 – The Ice Lord’s Life (part 2)
Bai Xi didn’t know that ‘tomorrow’ in Feng Ming’s mind was after midnight . As a matter of fact, when the bell sounded at midnight, someone was sent to her to wake her up . Why? Because she was to go from Xi Yuan to Luo Yue Xuan . Afterwards, she had to copy some Confucian classics to temper herself and help hone her patience . There was nothing she could do about it, so she could only endure it .
When she finally finished copying, she went to climb into bed, but someone called her to the carriage as it was time for them to go to court . So, she went outside .
“Hungry?” An indifferent voice called out from the carriage .
Bai Xi didn’t answer and leaned against the carriage, closing her eyes as if she was asleep . The movement of her eyelids revealed that she wasn’t actually asleep . She just didn’t want to see a certain someone .
“Have a snack if you’re hungry . ”
Bai Xi didn’t acknowledge him . She shifted her body slightly . Sometimes she wondered if God existed, and then her stomach complained .
Feng Ming smiled faintly . “It’s all your favourite . ”
Bai Xi immediately opened her eyes and picked up a snack to eat .
“Copying Confucian classics will allow you to meditate,” Feng Ming said softly .
There was no need to copy those for the entire night . However, she didn’t say anything .
“Every night since I was five, I have copied at least two classics every night for two years . ”
She paused in the middle of her snacking, but did not look over at Feng Ming sitting across from her .
“If you want to become stronger, you need to start with meditation . ” After Feng Ming spoke, he closed his eyes to rest .
Shortly after, Bai Xi finally looked at Feng Ming . She stared at him, motionless, as if thinking about something . After a while, she looked away and continued eating her snacks .
At The Imperial Court
The large Imperial Hall was silent, and all the official’s eyes were on the woman behind Feng Ming . All of them wondered who the woman was, and why she would stand beside Prime Minister Feng Ming . Was she Prime Minister Feng’s new bodyguard?
Bai Jin Hang caught sight of Bai Xi and was shocked, but quickly recovered . It seems that his father had persuaded Feng Ming to take on Xi’r, otherwise Xi’r wouldn’t be next to him . Except, why did Feng Ming take Xi’r to the Imperial Court? This couldn’t be good .
Bai Yu Jie stood there without any expression, as if he didn’t see Bai Xi . He didn’t even look in her direction .
Sitting on the golden dragon throne was the young emperor . From the beginning, he had a graceful and gentle smile . His gaze never left Bai Xi, Feng Ming, or Bai Yu Jie .
Bai Xi stood there indifferently, ignoring the curious gazes . She didn’t know why Feng Ming brought her to the Imperial Court . Could she watch how ancient monarchs and officials discuss politics? However, it seemed like Feng Ming was enjoying this . Not only was his chair made of top-quality sheep jade, he also had bodyguards who were fitted with weapons . If one didn’t know better, one would presume that he was the emperor .
The real emperor kept smiling . He was regarded as a beautiful man, but compared to Feng Ming, he was still inferior . She thought that, although he seemed to be in a good mood, he was carefully evaluating everyone . For him to be able to sit firmly in the position of emperor and allow a powerful official like Feng Ming to be in court, he presumably had unfathomable capability . He was certainly a man of restraint .
“Beautiful people should be together . Prime Minister Feng must be enjoying himself . ” Ye Mu Li smiled slightly . One couldn’t tell what he was really thinking .
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Bai Xi glanced up at Ye Mu Li . When Ye Mu Li met her gaze, his smile grew . “The beauty is really blessed . Prime Minister Feng can care for her . ”
The officials were stunned . They must have seen incorrectly . The emperor said that the woman was beautiful? That couldn’t be . Was there something wrong with their eyes, or was there something wrong with the emperor’s eyes?
“Beauty, no wait, it should be Little Xi Xi . We have been thinking about seeing you for a while . ” Ye Mu Li smiled softly .
Bai Xi was shocked . He knew her? All the officials were also stunned that the emperor recognised this woman . Little Xi Xi? Was that this woman’s name? Bai Yu Jie’s expression changed slightly .
“Done speaking?” Feng Ming asked indifferently, although his eyes showed a little displeasure .
“No . ” Ye Mu Li shifted to a languid and relaxed posture, without any hint of a domineering manner befitting an emperor . However, he exuded a dangerous aura .
“Let’s go,” Feng Ming said coldly before leaving . Bai Xi and Qing Wu immediately followed .
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“Sheesh, that guy is really boring . Court is over . ” Ye Mu Li also left . But before he exited the room, he looked over in the direction Bai Xi left with a complicated expression .
“Qing Wu, does your master usually go to court like this?” This prime minister didn’t appear to have fulfilled his duty . So far, this prime minister seemed to just say what he wanted before leaving when he wanted, not paying any attention to the emperor .
Qing Wu thought about it for a moment before saying, “Yeah, it’s about the same . ”
Bai Xi was lost in thought . She recalled that night during the Mid-Autumn Festival where Ye Mu Li had dealt with Ye Zi Ning’s legs so he could marry her off to Bei Liang . The date of the marriage hadn’t changed . He actually listened to Feng Ming’s words like this? Was he afraid of Feng Ming? For the dignified emperor to be afraid of the head of a prominent family seemed a bit far-fetched .
“Young Miss Bai Xi, I need to correct myself . Actually, Master doesn’t care for the position of prime minister . If it wasn’t for the secret passage of Xi Yue’s emperor, Master wouldn’t have become the prime minister of Xi Yue . ” Qing Wu glanced at his master in front, as he whispered .
“Hm?” What did he mean?
“Actually, I am not too clear . However, Master will only be prime minster for five years . After that, master will leave here . ” This was all information he got when he eavesdropped on his older brother, and he wasn’t sure of the specifics . He only knew that Ye Mu Li was a very cunning person, and definitely not as gentle as he seemed .
Suddenly, Feng Ming paused and turned to glare at Qing Wu . Then, he looked at Bai Xi and said, “You seem to be very lively?”