Doomsday Code

Chapter 879 The Emperor's Mercy

After the proprietress left, Zhixin looked at Chen Cheng and smiled, saying:

"Why did you rush to explain, young master? Do you think I am not good enough for you?"

Although Zhi Xin didn't show any flirtatiousness, just that one sentence was enough to melt one's heart.

Chen Cheng, however, frowned and said:

"Of course not. Miss is exceptionally beautiful and powerful. It is I who should be unworthy of her."

Moreover, this stall is frequented by many people. If the proprietress's misunderstanding is overheard by other people who know the young lady, wouldn't that ruin her reputation?

And I do not consider myself the kind of treacherous person who enjoys ruining others' reputations.

Although Chen Cheng said he was not good enough for her, he did not show any shame on his face. On the contrary, he still looked serious and upright.

At this moment, the Snow Woman spoke up:

"Big sister Brown is right. Although he is a bit strict, he is really a good person."

Chen Cheng then tapped the bowl in front of her and said:

"Don't talk while eating or sleeping. Don't disturb Miss Zhixin. Hurry up and eat."

Then the table fell silent, with only the sounds of picking up food and chewing being heard.

And in this silent atmosphere, the meal was finally finished.

Although the food was delicious, the naturally carefree Yuki-onna felt unhappy eating because of the atmosphere at the table.

"Boss lady, please settle the bill."

Chen Cheng put down his chopsticks and called out to the proprietress.

At this moment, Zhi Xin on the other side handed him a handkerchief and said:

"Young master, please take this and wipe it."

However, Chen Cheng did not let the plot unfold as a typical story where the male and female protagonists exchange handkerchiefs and then become entangled in a romantic relationship. Instead, he took out a handkerchief from his spatial ring and said:

"No need to trouble you, Miss, I have my own."

Zhi Xin glanced at the handkerchief in Chen Cheng's hand, was slightly taken aback, and then smiled.

At this moment, the Snow Woman raised her hand and said:

"I...I...big sister, he doesn't want to give it to me!"

And Zhi Xin was given to Xue Nu as a result.

Just as Chen Cheng was about to take out his money to pay, Zhi Xin first took out a few gold coins and said:

"I apologize for disturbing your meal today, and I am here to apologize, so please let me treat you to this meal."

Zhi Xin then handed the money to the proprietress.

Chen Cheng didn't refuse at this point, but instead said thank you.

Just as Chen Cheng and the others were about to leave, Zhi Xin called out to Chen Cheng:

"Please wait a moment, sir. I really have something to discuss with you. Would you do me the honor?"

This meal allowed Zhi Xin to learn more about Chen Cheng, whom she had only known through intelligence reports.

He was indeed, as the intelligence indicated, an upright and orderly person.

After learning about what happened at Piaoxue Pavilion, Zhixin saw in him the compassion of a strong person for the weak, which was the imperial aura that the emperor possessed back then.

Therefore, Zhi Xin truly wanted to recognize Chen Cheng and help him restore his kingdom.

However, Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said:

"I can probably guess who you are, but since you've started a new life, just keep living it."

Perhaps you'd be willing, but what about the others?

After Chen Cheng finished speaking, he left with She Li and the others.

As the Snow Maiden left, she waved to Zhixin and said goodbye, somewhat reluctantly, "Goodbye, big sister."

Zhi Xin stood blankly on the street, watching Chen Cheng's back as he walked into the crowd.

At this moment, she kept replaying Chen Cheng's last words in her mind.

"Perhaps you'd be willing, but what about the others?"

Yes, she is the goddess of ice and snow, born with the fire of revenge.

But what about the others in the organization?

Perhaps Feixin and her group have enough reason to be vengeful for the extermination of their clan, but what about the ordinary sisters and members? They are just working for the organization and collecting intelligence for it.

They had no enmity with the major kingdoms and top powers, and they could claim to be their lord, so they demanded their obedience.

But why would Brown want people with different aspirations to join him in a gamble where losing means death?

Although the question seemed silly, Zhi Xin understood it from Chen Cheng's words.

"Is this the emperor's mercy?"

Zhi Xin murmured.

At this moment, Chen Cheng knew nothing about emperors or anything like that; he was simply not a cold-hearted person by nature.

Because an intelligence organization like the Snowdrift Order is obviously very large, and its lower-level personnel could not possibly be like those of the Prince of Pingbei, who were all remnants of an empire.

They were all like him; without revenge or resistance, all they awaited was death.

He believed that most members of the Snowfall Order were merely serving this intelligence organization, and they probably didn't even know the identity of Zhixin, the leader of the Snowfall Order.

Not to mention helping Chen Cheng restore any country.

Therefore, Chen Cheng was not so cold-hearted as to force these people onto a train that could derail at any moment without their knowledge.

Rather than the emperor's compassion that Zhi Xin spoke of, it was more accurately described as the compassion inherent in Chen Cheng's humanity.

"Brown, why didn't you agree to stay with big sister? I wanted to stay with big sister a little longer."

At this moment, Xue Nu, who was somewhat reluctant to part with Zhi Xin, began to complain about Chen Cheng.

However, Chen Cheng rolled his eyes at her after hearing her words and said:

"What do you know, you little brat? She already said she's the master of the Snowfall Token. Do you think she's looking for us for something good? Be careful not to get into trouble. If your identity is exposed, don't blame me for not saving you."

Chen Cheng tried to scare Xue Nu, and after listening to him, Xue Nu thought about it and felt a chill run down her spine.

At this moment, Chen Cheng stopped and said with a smile:

“Since you can’t bear to part with your older sister, and we haven’t gone far yet, let’s turn back now, and maybe we can still find her.”

Upon hearing this, the Snow Woman immediately waved her hand and said:

"Since they've already left, let's just forget about it and go back first."

Chen Cheng's scare made Xue Nu unwilling to even go shopping anymore.

Chen Cheng, having finally found an opportunity to tease the Snow Woman, was not going to let it go.

"Why are we going back already? There are still so many places we haven't visited yet. We might even run into your older sister while we're out shopping."

Now, the Snow Woman is terrified whenever she hears the name "Miss." When she heard Chen Cheng say that even though she knew he was teasing her, she screamed at the thought of the terrible consequences.

Then the Snow Woman pounced on Chen Cheng, swinging her pink fists at him.

"You're so annoying, you even tried to scare me! I'll beat you to death, you bad guy!"

Seeing that the Snow Woman was getting anxious, Chen Cheng smiled and blocked her twice, saying:

"Okay, okay, I was wrong. Can't we go back now?"