Chapter 49: Chapter 49: The Young Master Is a Woman (Finale)

The envoy from Ximo’s face changed slightly. This… He thought of Xiao Changsheng’s matter, staring intently, and said to Ah Chen, “It’s known that Beixia has powerful disguise techniques. The person beside Prince Ning Cang isn’t disguised, right?”

“Does the envoy wish to check personally?” Ah Chen asked, “Checking is possible, but the envoy’s attitude makes this prince very uncomfortable. Can you casually question whether my father is genuine? Letting you check like this, isn’t it making Beixia appear easy to bully?”

“So, what conditions is the envoy willing to offer?”

The civil and military officials of the court felt satisfied. Exactly, you can doubt privately, but to verify authenticity, Ximo must exchange it for terms. Can anyone casually question whether Prince Ning is genuine?

The envoy’s face darkened; it was known that Prince Ning Cang was difficult to deal with. Just upon meeting, he knew the goal might not be achievable.

No matter whether the person in their hands is the real Prince Ning or not, as long as Ning Zhen doesn’t care, Beixia doesn’t care, it’s of no use; just a worthless thing!

“Isn’t Prince Ning Cang worried about Prince Ning’s safety?” The envoy tried to struggle a bit, betting on the other’s concern for Prince Ning.

Ah Chen smiled lightly, “The envoy jests, my father is right by my side; I believe no one can do anything to him. But still, thank you for your concern.”

Neither oil nor salt can penetrate.

Cruel and unfeeling.

No recognition of kin.

The envoy was still unwilling, and he said again, “I do have some doubts, so I’m willing to exchange the truth with my head.”

“What use does this prince have for your head, envoy?” Ah Chen’s clear and beautiful eyes revealed some perplexity, “You want this prince to hang a bloody head at the entrance of the Prince Mansion? This can’t be used as a decoration like a lantern; this prince is not perverse. Moreover, it would easily scare the family. Envoy, choose another condition.”

“It’s best to think more before speaking, showing sincerity. Some words that are useless to this prince or Beixia are better left unsaid.” After a pause, Ah Chen added, “Ximo really has no one left…”

The entire court nodded in agreement. Indeed, sending such a thing that only knows how to talk nonsense over here, isn’t it because there’s no one left?

Ye Ji’s dark eyes were constantly on Ah Chen below, indeed no matter where she is, she can captivate all his thoughts. Years have passed, he sinks deeper and deeper, more inseparable from her than before. Though he occasionally still thinks of locking her up, he definitely won’t do that.

Thinking like that was wrong of him, it was filthy of him.

Just after he thought about this again, sigh.

Ye Ji clenched his fist, finally recognizing a fact, he might have a bit of a twisted heart.

After speaking with Ah Chen later, he’ll stay at Si Jiu Hall to purify his dirty heart.

Ah Chen noticed something, glanced at Ye Ji.

Ye Ji did not hide, just stared fixedly at her.

The Ximo envoy didn’t dare to speak recklessly anymore, nor dare to randomly promise any conditions. Glancing at “Ning Guangjun”, he said, “Perhaps I’m overthinking it, Prince Ning is a Beixia person, and in such circumstances, it should be impossible for him to go to a faraway place like Ximo.”

“So the envoy doesn’t intend to verify the authenticity anymore?” Ah Chen asked.

The envoy smiled and said, “Since Prince Ning Cang has confirmed the authenticity, why would I need to verify it? It would be unnecessary.”

“One moment doubting, another moment believing, acting so childishly in the Golden Throne Hall of Beixia, really not taking Beixia seriously.” Ah Chen smiled faintly, not visibly angry, yet everyone knew she wouldn’t easily let this matter pass, “Is the Ximo Dynasty attempting to break the friendly treaty with Beixia?”

The envoy was sweating profusely. Before coming, he believed he would surely win because they held the real Prince Ning. Because he was certain he would achieve this merit, he had tried to vie for it.

It was only after arriving that he realized he was naive; not a single Beixia person was easy to deal with, and now he’s caught in a dilemma.

The civil and military officials of the court snorted coldly in their hearts. Young man, you’re really puzzled, daring to reach for Prince Ning Cang; haven’t you heard of this person’s ferocity?

Not only is Prince Ning Cang ferocious, but the sisters on the other side aren’t to be trifled with. Ever since Prince Ning fell ill, they seem to have unleashed their nature, each one fiercer than the last. Especially Ning Yutong who was conferred the title of Commandery Princess and has taken male concubines; no one dares to speak ill.

If caught by the other side, one would definitely be furious; she has scolded several scholars to tears.

She’s particularly hard to provoke.

Then there’s Ning Yumei, who holds an actual official position and is Third Grade.

She’s skilled with the whip, which is rumored to be conferred by the Emperor, capable of punishing corrupt officials and mountain bandits alike; many have fallen at her hands. Any corrupt official in Beixia has a fear of her.

Recalling these events and then thinking of the time Jiang Weiming broke her ribs, the whole court sighed. The grass on Jiang Weiming’s grave must be very tall by now; it’s said the day he was beheaded, he shouted that Mr. Ning hadn’t hit him enough times.

That sight made people shake their heads.

Unknowingly, Beixia actually appeared with many female officials; they even became accustomed to it.

Really frightening.

The Ximo envoy was detained, and Ye Ji sent a document over, detailing the matters within. The Emperor of Ximo opened it, infuriated, yet still pinched his nose to bring the person back.

Who let the envoy be his son.

Even if not, he would still need to provide Beixia with an explanation.

Useless thing, always seeking merit, can’t even handle this matter right, worthless!

When sending the new envoy, the Emperor of Ximo repeatedly instructed him to speak properly.

Just by meeting an envoy, they received compensation from Ximo, and the whole court was very pleased.

Ximo is becoming more and more declining now.

The Prince has grown to be this way.

The civil and military officials couldn’t help but eye the child often found beside Ah Chen and Ye Ji, yet they felt assured.

With guidance from Your Majesty and Prince Ning Cang, Beixia’s successor is surely a little fox.

“Heard that when you came in earlier, you encountered Ye Jue?” Ye Ji’s gaze drifted to other places, somewhat not daring to look at Ah Chen, feeling uncomfortable not asking this question.

Ah Chen walked over and held his hand, “Ye Jue has been married for many years now, besides we’re both women, what could there be?”

“Every year during the royal banquet, she always stares at you,” Ye Ji said a bit jealously, yet tightened his grip on her hand, “Even if knowing she can’t do anything, I still feel uncomfortable inside.”

“Her Prince Consort really isn’t useful. After so many years, he still hasn’t occupied her whole heart,” Ye Ji went on to blame Ye Jue’s Prince Consort, “Useless thing.”

Ah Chen laughed, leaning on his arm, “No matter how they look, I just like you.”

“That’s good.” Ye Ji hugged her, said, “I’m heading to Si Jiu Hall to handle matters.”

To reflect a bit, as he previously thought about locking her up.

Really shouldn’t.

Ah Chen found it amusing but didn’t stop him; she had matters to attend to and couldn’t accompany him at the moment.

In the blink of an eye, it’s a lifetime.

Ah Chen bid farewell to seven sisters, then handed over the Ning Family into the court’s hands to prevent future troubles since it was a kingdom Fu You had taken pains to manage. As for the descendants of the sisters, they inherited their possessions, to which she also gave some; it’s already sufficient. If they are still greedy for more, then they cannot be blamed if the future new Emperor deals with them.

If mishaps occur due to greed, it’s self-inflicted.

Ye Ji had a long lifespan, but he didn’t remain on the throne forever.

Once the heir could fully control the court, he and Ah Chen traveled the mountains and waters, living freely.

He used to worry that Ah Chen ate too little and might fall ill, but throughout their lives he never saw her body suffer any ailments.

Instead, it was him, as he grew older, often feeling unwell.

“You won’t dislike me, right?” He often asked.

Ah Chen fed him soup and medicine, “I won’t. People will grow old, get sick, and die; your health is already considered good.”

Ye Ji remained silent, noticing despite her hair turning gray, she seemed neither old nor mortal.

He wanted to ask, if one day he left, would she find someone else?

He wanted to say, she shouldn’t find someone again.

But how could he say such, without him she would be lonely; he couldn’t be like that, just as long as he didn’t ask, and she didn’t answer, he would assume she wouldn’t find another, keeping him solely in her heart.

He didn’t ask.

He wouldn’t ask anything anymore.

As long as she’s well, he would endure not asking, no matter how painful it is.

During dying moments, Ah Chen whispered to Ye Ji’s ear, “I won’t find another, it’ll always be you that I seek. I’m even less afraid of solitude…”

Because accustomed, for countless years in a world unable to distinguish day from night, she was alone.

Yet, should she encounter him again, she’s willing for the days to be a bit livelier.

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