125 On The Move

After Empress Wei spoke, she sighed and smiled apologetically.

"BenGong would like to apologize to the envoys of the different countries and to the officials and their families. BenGong was startled when BenGong saw the blood on Third Young Miss Xuan's dress that BenGong momentarily forgot to help her. This is such a happy event. His Majesty deeply hoped that Third Young Miss Xuan would reach the marriageable age soon and the heavens did not disappoint His Majesty. Ai! Who would have thought that Third Young Miss Xuan would experience her first blood during this celebration? BenGong thinks that this is truly premeditated by the heavens! What do you say, Your Majesty? Was BenGong's words correct?"

Hearing Empress Wei's words, Xu Ji Mo laughed heartily.

"HAHAHAHA!! Indeed! What my beloved Empress said was true! Who would have thought that the heavens would bless Zhen and immediately make Third Young Lady Xuan experience her first blood? Such a happy event!" Xu Ji Mo was singing in the tune of Empress Wei's song as if he was indeed very happy. Although Xu Ji Mo was smiling as he spoke, only the Empress knew that he was beyond angry.. he was mad!

When the people present in the banquet heard the Emperor and Empress' words, they stopped thinking deeply. Even those people who had different thoughts tacitly closed their mouth, pretending that they did not know anything. Since Xu Ji Mo spoke in front of the entire crowd, stating that XuanFei did not miscarry but instead had her first blood, none of the officials nor their families would want to refute him.

Thus, everyone celebrated as if it was the greatest joy of the entire country.

Since XuanFei was brought to the nearest courtyard to 'rest' and 'recuperate', the Empress allowed XuanFei's mother, Xiao Lou, to accompany her. Xiao Lou already had her own suspicions, thus, after thanking the Empress and Emperor, she hurriedly left the banquet and followed her daughter.

Few minutes later, XuanLi excused himself and left the banquet, asking permission to visit his daughter. The Emperor allowed it, knowing that XuanLi deeply understood the complication it would bring once other people find out that XuanFei was carrying a dragon seed. The Emperor knew that XuanLi would know better than allow the unborn child to continue living.

While the people were smiling stiffly while congratulating the pokerfaced Xu Ji An, saying that it wouldn't be long before he would have someone who would manage his Crown Prince Palace, a certain man was laughing inwardly as he stared at Xu Ji An and the rest of the crowd.

Long Hao Chen sneered when he saw the stupidity of the entire crowd. He wanted to speak up and stir trouble but when he was about to stand, his arm was held by Chu Ji Qing.

"Your Highness. This is not the right place and the right time to make trouble."

Long Hao Chen inwardly shivered when he saw the dangerous warning in Chu Ji Qing's eyes. He could only sit back and look at the clowns jumping around the banquet.

---------

XuanFei was lying on the bed as she continued bleeding. Her face was pale and her eyes were full of tears. Her hands where shaking as she pitifully pressed it on top of her abdomen.

When Xiao Lou entered the room, she was greeted by that scene.

"Mother…"

XuanFei weakly sobbed.

Looking at her precious daughter in pain, she could not help but caress her face.

"Shhh… I know… You stupid girl! Why didn't you tell mother that you are pregnant with His Highness' child? You are very stupid!"

Hearing Xiao Lou's words, XuanFei's cry intensified.

"Mother… please… save my child… save him.."

Xiao Lou sighed when she heard XuanFei's plea. She shook her head and spoke.

"Mother knows you wanted to keep this tiny life… but mother will tell you frankly. You cannot keep it.. You are not allowed to keep it.."

"WHY?! WHY CAN'T I?! THIS CHILD IN MY BELLY IS HIS HIGHNESS, XU JI AN'S CHILD!! I AM CARRYING A CHILD WITH THE BLOOD OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY!! WHY CAN'T I KEEP HIM?! WHY?!"

---------

The entire fiasco only happened for a couple of minutes. After Xu Fei Yi entered the hall and asked those questions, he obediently sat on the opposite side of Xu Ji An, one step higher than him and one step lower than the emperor. He only ate the pastries on his plate and did not cause any trouble. Even when XuanFei was brought away, Xu Fei Yi behaved himself.

He was sitting comfortably as he nibbled the food that he was holding. He would occasionally stare at XuanRong and wave his hand whenever their eyes meet with each other.

When XuanRong saw Xu Fei Yi waving at her, she could not help but smile and nod back at him. XuanRong's eyes twinkled when she saw the adorable face of Xu Fei Yi, unaware that she was showing a deep fondness towards him.

A few couple of tea time passed and the Emperor decided to end the banquet. He stood up and spoke a couple of amiable words towards the envoy of the different countries especially to those who were from Jing country.

When the Emperor and the Empress started walking down the stairs, the officials and their families lowered their head and kneeled, while the Imperial Princes and Princesses half-bent their knees with the exemption of Xu QinWang, Xu Fei Yi, who was not required to kneel or bend his knees in front of Xu Ji Mo. The envoys from the different countries cupped their hands together to show their respect towards the monarch of Qian Zou. Only XuanRong, who was standing beside the pillar did not show any form of curtsy. Little did she know, Xu Fei Yi was silently observing her. A hidden smile was clearly showing in his eyes.

When the Emperor and the Empress was at the last part of the stairs, a light swift of shadow flew forward and touched Xu Ji Mo's cheeks.

*swish!*

Xu Ji Mo was startled when he felt that his left cheek was grazed by a sharp object. When he turned his head, he saw a long arrow was embedded at the nearest pillar.

"ASSASSINS!!! HURRY!! PROTECT HIS MAJESTY AND HER HIGHNESS!!!"

[PLEASE ADOPT ME \(T^T)/ and DONATE @ paypal.me/sayurihyuuga and ko-fi.com/sayurihyuuga]

--------

[Unedited Chapter]