Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 385

Chapter 385

CHAPTER 385 (1): UNDERSTANDING ONE'S STATUS

“How much longer will it take for the medicine to be done?” Su Xi-er changed the topic .  I don’t know exactly what the half-faced man’s goal is, but one thing is for sure ー he will stop at nothing . If only I find out what his motives are, things would be much easier .

“At least another hour . I will stay here and watch over it . ” Wu Ling replied as he continued fanning the flames .  

“I’ll go to the kitchen to grab something for you to eat . ” Su Xi-er left the room without waiting for Wu Ling’s reply .

Wu Ling paused when he processed what she had said .  It’s not appropriate to let the future Princess Consort serve me food, right? Will I receive a terrible beating if Prince Hao finds out?

His eyelids twitched, but he could only continue to move the fan in his hands .

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Meanwhile, at the Commandery Prince Residence, Xie Yun was sitting in the upper seat in the main hall and looking at the man in black robes .

There was neither confusion nor curiosity in Xie Yun’s eyes . He simply looked at the man calmly . “Honoured guest who has entered the Commandery Prince Residence, please take a seat . ” Xie Yun pointed at a seat below .

Shi Mo didn’t sit, but got straight to the point instead . “Tan Ge blocked an arrow for Su Xi-er, resulting in her dropping her suspicions about the former . ”

“To think that you already made a move before this Prince could put my plan into action . But this result is exactly what I was aiming for . Tell me, did you deliberately help this Prince because you wish to obtain something?”

“I will abduct the Empress Dowager; Prince Hao cannot proceed with the wedding without her . ” Shi Mo calmly said in his hoarse voice .

Xie Yun raised his eyebrow . “This idea is not bad, but this Prince isn’t someone who will easily dance on someone’s palm . What is your goal?”

“Rumours say that Commandery Prince Xie’s smile and gentle demeanour has charmed the people . Now that I have seen you with my own eyes, I can safely say that those rumours are true . As for why I am helping you, I naturally have my own reasons . ” Shi Mo slowly walked to Xie Yun’s side and whispered something .

Xie Yun was taken aback, his pupils constricting when he heard the words in his ear . When Shi Mo stepped back, Xie Yun had an incredulous look on his face .  He is actually…

“What do you think, Commandery Prince Xie? I don’t have much patience . ”

Xie Yun laughed brightly . “Since that’s the case, this Prince shall gladly accept . ”

Shi Mo stepped back, the corners of his mouth curling up underneath his black veil . “You are a smart person . This was also the reason I decided to look for you, Commandery Prince . ” He then turned on his heel and left without another word .

The smile on Xie Yun’s visage receded, and his eyes shone .  I thought he’d be dead after hiding in the Compassionate Peace Palace for many years, but it looks like things are going to get interesting from now on . Pei Qianhao, this Prince looks forward to seeing how you plan to deal with this! The commoners will definitely hope for the Empress Dowager to be found once she goes missing . If you disregard her life to continue with the wedding, many of them will become disillusioned .

It was at this moment that Xie Liuli stepped into the main hall . However, she halted in her tracks when she saw her elder brother’s expression .  Elder Brother always wears a smile and acts in a gentle and elegant manner . Why has he become so unfamiliar? Is he still my elder brother?

The moment Xie Yun spotted Xie Liuli, he quickly returned to his normal gentle demeanour . “Liuli, why have you come to the main hall instead of staying in your room?”

Xie Liuli was examining him as she walked closer . “Are you still my elder brother? The Elder Brother I remember would help me pick fruits from trees, find birds nests and eggs with me, and even secretly take me out of the residence to play in the countryside . ”

HAPTER 385 (2): UNDERSTANDING ONE'S STATUS

“You are already 18 . How can I still pick fruits and steal eggs with you?” Xie Yun’s face was wreathed in smiles as he walked to his younger sister’s side and caressed her hair .

“The time you spend with me has only decreased after dad died and you became the Commandery Prince . Elder Brother, can’t you quit while you’re ahead? Don’t worry about the Pei Residence or Prince Hao . More than anything, don’t try to harm Su Xi-er . ”

“Liuli, you don’t understand . You’ve stayed in your boudoir for so long that you don’t understand the dangers and hardships of the world outside . You treat Su Xi-er like your friend, and even want to become good sisters with her, but you don’t mean anything to her . Even worse, she’ll try to make use of you . Your Elder Brother doesn’t want to hear you mentioning her again . ” Xie Yun switched to a solemn expression .

Xie Liuli knew that he was angry and lowered her head before heading back to her own courtyard without another word .

Watching her departing figure, Xie Yun felt helpless .  My biological younger sister is giving me the cold shoulder because of an outsider .

Liuli, even if you don’t want to be Princess Consort Hao, this position can’t belong to Su Xi-er . Princess Consort Hao needs to be someone the Xie Family can control . That way, we can whittle away at Pei Qianhao’s power step by step .

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In the army barracks, Grand Tutor Kong was asking Pei Qianhao to go up to the mountains to pray after becoming unsettled from the numerous incidents in the Imperial Library .

Pei Qianhao’s gaze deepened before he waved his hand . “Return to the Dragon Heaven Palace and teach His Majesty . You can rest assured . ”

“This…” Grand Tutor Kong didn’t expect that Pei Qianhao wouldn’t agree .

“This Prince’s wedding is just around the corner . As the godfather of the future Princess Consort Hao, you play a very important role . Nothing must happen to you now . ” Pei Qianhao explained himself before instructing a soldier to send Grand Tutor Kong back to the palace .

Only then did Grand Tutor Kong understand .  Sigh, I have become muddle-headed . I didn’t think about such things .

After Pei Qianhao had settled his matters, he immediately left the army barracks and headed back to the imperial palace .  I only stepped away for a moment, but someone has already made a move on Su Xi-er . It looks like some people need to be dealt with as soon as possible .

Just as Pei Qianhao entered the Imperial Library, he saw Su Xi-er returning from feeding Tan Ge her medicine .

Pei Qianhao moved forward and embraced her . “This Prince shouldn’t have left you alone . In the future, you will be wherever this Prince is . ”

“I’m fine . ” Su Xi-er comforted as she combed Pei Qianhao’s windswept hair .

“Tan Ge blocked an arrow for you?”

“Mmm, she’s kind and pure at heart, but she has been forced to this state by Commandery Prince Xie . I’m afraid that she will go insane if this goes on . ”

Pei Qianhao coldly snorted . “Xie Yun is really daring . This Prince should have taught him a lesson earlier . ”

“The time to retaliate has come, but I hope you won’t do anything to Commandery Princess Xie . ”

Staring at the pure look in Su Xi-er’s eyes, Pei Qianhao reassured, “Xie Liuli is truly the only person who can make Xie Yun worry, but don’t worry . This Prince isn’t as vile as to behave like Commandery Prince Xie and move against an uninvolved woman . ”

“Of course . I wouldn’t expect anything less from you with your upright means . ” Su Xi-er smiled at him .

“Is it still painful below?” Pei Qianhao’s gaze suddenly became solemn as it trended downwards .

We’re in the middle of the courtyard in broad daylight . Even if there’s nobody else around, doesn’t he feel embarrassed asking this sort of question?!

He took her silence as her saying yes . “ You don’t have to take care of Tan Ge if it’s still painful . Just instructing a palace maid will do . Go back to the Dragon Heaven Palace and lie down . ”

“I’m fine, it no longer hurts . ”

Pei Qianhao was sceptical . “Really?”

“Why would I lie? It really doesn’t hurt anymore . ”

Pei Qianhao was finally relieved . “That’s great then . ” Imperial Physician Zhao said that it’ll take at least 10 days before we can make love again . I must find time to study the medical book and also let her recuperate properly .

I was indeed too rash and rough the first time, but I am going to make the second time an unforgettable one .

Happening upon the two having an intimate moment, Yuchi Mo coughed to make his presence known . Su Xi-er immediately pushed Pei Qianhao away and stood to the side .