Chapter 287
Chapter 287: The Empress’s Plan
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Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Loulan Xue looked at Ye Futian . Her expression was cold but her eyes had a strange look as if even she thought it was a bit weird . After a moment, she shook her head and whispered, "It's not acting recklessly . "
Yi Xiaoshi walked over and patted Ye Futian's shoulder . "Junior," he said, smiling devilishly . "Just admit it . " You wanted to pretend before Senior Sister but you can't keep pretending, huh .
Seeing the annoying smile on Yi Xiaoshi's face, Ye Futian really wanted to beat him up . Sadly, he wouldn't win .
"Virgin, didn't I tell you in the palace that I have a lover? You saw her too . " Ye Futian looked at Loulan Xue . She had been there when Hua Jieyu went to the peak of Mirror Mountain .
"I don't mind . " Loulan Xue shook her head .
"Uh…" Ye Futian was completely speechless as he stared at the silver-haired girl . What was she thinking?
"How horrible," Yi Xiaoshi commented happily .
Zhuge Hui and Beitang Xing'er watched all this while grinning . They didn't say anything; they watched Ye Futian quietly .
"Virgin, don't joke . " He was close to tears . What was Loulan Xue thinking? How long had they known each other for?
Loulan Xue's silver eyes looked disappointed after Ye Futian's rejection . However, there was still some joy . Perhaps she would be more disappointed if Ye Futian accepted like this .
It was simple why she did as the Empress had said . She didn't really care about relationships . It was too hard to find someone she liked in Ancient Loulan . The people she interacted with were all below her . The Virgin of Ancient Loulan obviously had to leave descendants . This meant she had to choose a man sooner or later . Otherwise, she would be stuck in Loulan forever .
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Ye Futian was very suitable . He was handsome and talented . Loulan Xue could still remember his performance in the Ancient Barren World . She didn't like him that much but he had left an impression, at least . He was the best choice so she didn't reject the Empress' idea . Of course, she had another implication, also thought of by her mother .
"My mother told me to follow you and I agreed," Loulan Xue said, gazing at Ye Futian . "Didn't you take in a servant in the Ancient Barren World? I can serve you too . "
Ye Futian stared at her, wanting to cry . He knew what Loulan Xue was like . She was an ice beauty, the Virgin of Ancient Loulan . Even if she wanted to be a servant, did she know how to serve? Was this a joke?
"Virgin, did the empress force you to do this?" Ye Futian muttered, thinking of that beautiful old lady . That woman had tried to force him to marry Loulan Xue . It was possible she'd forced Loulan Xue to do this too .
"No, I'm doing this voluntarily," Loulan Xue said . "If you think that I can't take care of someone, I can learn . "
"I'm cultivating at the Cottage . I don't deserve having a Virgin to take care of me," Ye Futian said . "The Cottage won't allow it . " He couldn't make Loulan Xue so he could only have Second Senior Sister take care of it . With that, Ye Futian looked pitifully at Zhuge Hui .
Loulan Xue also gazed at her, seeming a bit scared . Zhuge Hui grinned at Ye Futian . Did he want her to be the bad guy?
She gazed at Loulan Xue and smiled . "If she wishes to be a servant, then I can make an exception and let her stay . " She quite liked Loulan Xue's personality . She was interesting .
"Uh…" Ye Futian gaped at Zhuge Hui . She'd actually made an exception .
"Thank you, senior . " A faint smile appeared on Loulan Xue's cool features . She seemed happy .
Zhuge Hui looked deep at her and said, "You can live with Junior and take care of him . "
"Okay . " Loulan Xue nodded lightly . Then she said to Ye Futian, "My mother is here too . She's not far from the Book Mountain and wishes to see you . "
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"Not going," Ye Futian refused resolutely . That woman was troublesome and difficult .
"Rest assured . She won't be hard on you," Loulan Xue continued .
Ye Futian blinked . "Did she plan all this?" he asked, defeated .
Loulan Xue just looked at him quietly without replying .
Ye Futian couldn't have a temper faced with this cold beauty . What could he do? "Alright, I'll go with you," he could only say with Loulan Xue's eyes on him .
"Okay . " Loulan Xue nodded .
Then Ye Futian said to Zhuge Hui, "Senior Sister, I'm going out . "
"Okay . " Zhuge Hui smiled and nodded .
Loulan Xue took Ye Futian down the mountain . After they left, Zhuge Hui was still smiling .
"Second Senior Sister," Beitang Xing'er called . "Why did you agree?"
Zhuge Hui gazed at the receding backside and chuckled . "If someone else did that, I would think she just wants to stay in the Cottage . But why do I find this girl so cute?"
Beitang Xing'er's eyes glimmered while Yi Xiaoshi rolled his eyes . Having good looks meant everything .
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After leaving Book Mountain, the two went to an empty field . The Black Wind Eagle flapped its wings and they climbed on . Ye Futian didn't speak and Loulan Xue didn't either . They were both quiet .
"Do you find me shameless?" Loulan Xue looked over, eyes falling on Ye Futian .
"No . " Ye Futian shook his head .
"My mother said that I can't enter the Cottage with my talent . If I want to cultivate there, I have to use you . "
I knew it was that old woman, Ye Futian thought . He didn't say it out loud though . He couldn't insult Loulan Xue's mother in front of her .
"However, this wasn't all because of her . I also agreed to it . " Loulan Xue looked forward, seeming to avoid his eyes . She was as cold as frost but she would get shy about relationships too .
"Oh . " Ye Futian nodded and didn't say anything else . Everyone wanted to join the Cottage .
The Empress of Ancient Loulan had wanted Ye Futian to marry Loulan Xue to bring Loulan back to glory . Now that she'd come to study in the heart of the Eastern Barren Territory, she obviously wanted to go to the strongest force . Everyone knew about the Cottage . The empress definitely did as well . With Ye Futian cultivating at the Cottage, she would naturally think of a trick like this .
After some time, they arrived at a pavilion in the Divine Capital . Ye Futian stepped in and discovered many strong cultivators there . The Empress of Ancient Loulan had come personally . People naturally flocked to her . Ye Futian saw her in a courtyard . He wasn't that respectful this time . He stared straight at her .
"What, you dislike me that much?" The Empress saw Ye Futian look at her coldly .
"No, I wouldn't dare," Ye Futian said .
"You are now a disciple of the Cottage . I can't do anything to you . No one in the Eastern Barren Territory can . You can dare to do anything . " The empress smiled coldly . Then she looked at Loulan Xue . "He didn't agree?"
Loulan Xue shook her head and murmured, "But the senior at the Cottage said that if I'm willing to be a servant, I can stay in there . "
The Empress nodded . She could accept this . However, she was even unhappier with Ye Futian . "I'm giving my talented daughter to you but you bear to make her a servant . Good job," she said sarcastically . "Is she not pretty enough?"
"Empress, you're being a bit too illogical . I can't force feelings . How long have we known each other for? Plus, you and the Virgin know that I have a lover . What is the point of doing this?" Ye Futian asked . "Just as you said, your daughter is very talented . How can you make her do this?"
"If only everyone in the world could be as talented as you . If we had the Cottage to support us when something happens, we wouldn't care about that much . " The Empress scoffed . "She will cultivate in the Cottage from now on . From the surface, she is your servant but I dare you to bully her . "
Ye Futian stared, speechless .
"I won't treat you poorly either . I will now confer you the title of the Loulan Son . Don't worry, this is only a title that hasn't ever existed before . You don't have to be responsible for anything but you will have power . From now on, you will be second only to me in Ancient Loulan . This token represents me . " The Empress tossed a token at Ye Futian . Seeing that he wanted to speak, she continued, "Don't be so quick to refuse . I know you don't need Ancient Loulan when you have the Cottage . But don't you feel any danger from the assassination attempt earlier? You don't think your senior brothers will always protect you, right?"
Ye Futian's expression changed . The empress made sense . No one would dare after that last event but what if the forces in the Eastern Barren Territory changed? His senior brothers had to cultivate too . They weren't his guards and wouldn't be by his side at all times .
"Come in," the Empress called at this time . Nine strong cultivators walked into the courtyard . They wore silver armor and looked powerful . Their sharp eyes focused on Ye Futian with formless pressure .
"Bow to the Son," the Empress said coolly .
"Loulan Silver Snow Guard greets the Son," the nine said while bowing .
"The Loulan Silver Snow Guard is the guard of Loulan . They are the generals of the guards and all are at the Noble Plane . They will be by your side, at your beck and call . You don't need to doubt their loyalty," the Empress continued .
Ye Futian blinked . This woman was so unfriendly but her actions were completely opposite from her attitude . He was tempted to have nine Nobles listen to him .
Seeing Ye Futian's expression, the Empress scoffed inwardly . Want to fight with me? You can't escape from my hold!