roccoschili Chapter 649: 633: The King and I Take Off Our War Robes, Henceforth the King Does Not Attend the Early Court
Chapter 649: 633: The King and I Take Off Our War Robes, Henceforth the King Does Not Attend the Early Court
Chapter 649: Chapter 633: The King and I Take Off Our War Robes, Henceforth the King Does Not Attend the Early Court“You came so late? The daylilies have already gone cold.” In another corner of the Imperial Palace, atop a pavilion, San Niang leisurely leaned against a pillar, drinking wine. Huangfu Qing, looking very displeased, grabbed San Niang’s collar, “When we most needed military strength to stabilize the court, you, the Xuanwu Venerable, were nowhere to be found. What use are you?”
“I was so far away, was I not in Yangzhou?”
“Everyone came from Yangzhou, Changhe arrived early this morning, are you a tortoise?”
“I am, didn’t you know?” San Niang slacked off.
Huangfu Qing: “…”
Indeed, a slacker is unbeatable.
San Niang gently freed her hand. “Changhe… Zhao Changhe could come so quickly because his horse could fly. For Chichi being so fast, I suggest you learn well about what it means to be one with the stars, ‘Flying Dragon in the Sky’… Her speed is absurd; she has reached the level of ‘Extreme Mysterious,’ at least I can’t match that. She’s your apprentice! Just from the understanding of the Azure Dragon’s intent, she is a level above us, and you had no idea.”
Huangfu Qing was stunned, somewhat distracted. If this was true, then Chichi’s understanding of the Azure Dragon’s intent was already at a commanding level. Overseas was indeed her land of Creation. San Niang, having received the Water Soul, was now the master of the water element, and her inheritance could even disturb Daoning’s spirit. Now, it seemed that what was most lacking was probably herself. Could there be another land of Creation that would allow her own breakthrough? If so, where would it be?
San Niang continued, “As for me, with Wan Tianxiong half-dead, I needed to stabilize Jianghuai. Otherwise, we couldn’t rely on Wan Dongliu to suppress it. That area is our basic power base, not less important than the Capital… Are you blinded by the easily gained control of the Capital, daring to disregard Jianghuai? Please, if there was no Jianghuai, our current Emperor would merely have an isolated Capital. Do you think it’s an expanse of territory?”
Huangfu Qing snapped back to reality, irritable. “Of course I know. What’s the situation now?”he sect’s most important Hierarch ceremony.”
“What about you?”
“… I am the Empress Dowager; I cannot leave.”
“Teehee… So, is the Empress Dowager planning to go see what the Emperor is up to now?”
Huangfu Qing: “…”
He couldn’t possibly have really gone to pour another cup for Zhao Changhe, could he? You aren’t Bao Qin!
…
The sky was just beginning to lighten.
Xia Chichi was entwined with Zhao Changhe like an octopus, both trembling with extreme satisfaction.
She hadn’t even taken off the dragon robe… which was half-open, empty inside, turning this most solemn symbol into more of a playful accessory.
The result was that Zhao Changhe, who had been tired enough to wake from his sleep, now surged with vitality, as if he had ingested dozens of pounds of aphrodisiac. Because their Dual Cultivation was true cultivation and not merely draining for healing purposes, this round had rejuvenated them, leaving them refreshed and energetic.
Xia Chichi, panting, buried her head in his shoulder nook and comfortably wrapped her arms around his waist, “How do I compare to that Tang Sect Leader? Does she play with you like this?”
That truly wouldn’t happen; if Wanzhuang were to play cosplay, she would probably die of shame. However, Wanzhuang was very obedient now, following along in whatever positions she chewed her fingers in—certainly had its charm. But of course, that wasn’t something to be said. Zhao Changhe, embracing Xia Chichi, slid his hand inside the dragon robe to gently stroke her, and smiled, “I just feel I’m far more thrilled than Dong Zhuo…”
Xia Chichi shot him an annoyed look, “Actually, you should feel better than the Emperor. The Emperor himself is serving you…though this Emperor currently falls short of his name.”
“How does he fall short of his name?” Zhao Changhe said, “What we’re going to do next is to make it thoroughly appropriate!”
Xia Chichi said nothing, just resting in his shoulder nook.
Zhao Changhe felt her mood seemed slightly off, so he asked, “You… aren’t accustomed to this identity yet?”
“Actually, for many years, everything I’ve done felt awkward. On one hand, I wanted to settle scores with him; on the other, I never considered what I’d do if he actually died. I was extremely resistant to assuming his daughter’s identity, yet subconsciously, I started understanding politics, grasping systems… Today, pushed by circumstances, I’ve come to realize that lineage is there after all. Even if I don’t accept it, in others’ eyes, you still bear this layer, naturally everything will fall into your hands, whether it’s an inheritance or debt.”
Xia Chichi laughed a bit at this point, “It’s nothing, just not quite used to it yet… You’ve been messing around with someone else again; naturally, I feel a void. With you by my side, I feel settled; give it a couple of days and I’ll be accustomed to it… Just don’t go these next few days, keep me company.”
Zhao Changhe hugged her tightly, speaking softly, “Don’t worry, I’ll wait until everything is stabilized. Even if I do go, it’ll be to fight for our Jiangshan.”
Xia Chichi bit her lower lip, “I’m ready again, do you want to…”
Before she could finish, there came a knock at the door, and Huangfu Qing’s voice sounded impatiently, “It’s already dawn, officials are gathered at the palace gate… Your Majesty, do you intend to start your reign by skipping the morning court?”