Consort of a Thousand Faces - Chapter 402

Chapter 402

CHAPTER 402 (1): WE WON'T THROW

Pei Qianhao raised his head and whispered in her ears in a charming tone . “Who told you that the bride has to throw her personality?”

“Isn’t this a custom in Beimin? Sewing a handkerchief and throwing it away before entering the groom’s residence to represent throwing away one’s bad temper . ”

“What is there to throw away? You must bring everything in, regardless of whether it’s good or bad . ” Pei Qianhao sternly said, embracing her even tighter .  Even if other women follow such a practice, how is this related to her? My woman won’t ever have to abide by the rules; she can do whatever she wants .

“That won’t do . I have to at least make the effort, otherwise the people of Beimin would say that Princess Consort Hao is too proud and spoiled . ” Su Xi-er calmly explained, though the corners of her mouth were already curved up .

“No one will dare to speak ill of this Prince’s Princess Consort . So what if they say anything? It’s fine as long as this Prince likes it . ” Pei Qianhao made Su Xi-er face him so that he could look into her eyes .

Su Xi-er once again experienced his unbridled arrogance .  He’s happy and willing to allow me to do what I want . The opinions of others doesn’t mean anything to him .

“In that case, I’ll just go through with the formalities . But don’t regret it in the future . ” Su Xi-er stood on her tiptoes and hooked her arms around his neck, pressing her lips to his .

Their arms intertwined with one another’s, and their bodies pressed together, presenting a warm scene .

Pei Qianhao lifted her to sit on the table so that she didn’t have to stand on her toes to kiss him . Their lips never separated, and their breathing became heavier as they tightly clung onto one another .

After a long time, Pei Qianhao stopped . The look in his eyes was deep as he raised his hand to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear . “When your body has recovered, this Prince will definitely not let you off . ”

I have been studying the medical book, and have taken steps to ensure that I will not hurt her . Instead, she will only feel comfort .

Suddenly, a boy’s voice could be heard . “Imperial Uncle, why won’t you let Imperial Aunt off?” Situ Lin’s sudden appearance rendered Pei Qianhao speechless .

In the end, he let go of Su Xi-er and turned around . “Have you finished practising writing and reading your books?” He asked in a serious manner .

Situ Lin stowed away his curiosity and earnestly replied, “I was very hardworking today; I finished early . I heard that Imperial Aunt has returned to the Dragon Heaven Palace, so I was thinking of looking for her and…” Before he could finish, he noticed that Pei Qianhao’s eyes had grown colder, prompting him to stop talking .

Imperial Uncle seems to be unhappy about me getting close to Imperial Aunt? Why’s that? Isn’t it alright if I put in some good words for him in front of Imperial Aunt?

“Your Majesty, why don’t we have dinner together tonight?” Su Xi-er tried to alleviate the awkward atmosphere .

Situ Lin excitedly agreed . “Many thanks, Imperial Aunt . Imperial Uncle, why don’t you join us? We haven’t eaten together for a long time . ”

Seeing Su Xi-er’s smile, Pei Qianhao nodded . “Instruct the Imperial Kitchen to prepare . ”

“I’ll go right now . ” Situ Lin giggled before turning around to leave .

~~~

In contrast to the Dragon Heaven Palace’s warm atmosphere, the Commandery Prince Residence was practically on lockdown .

With Xie Yun away from the residence, many guards were keeping watch over Mei Jinxiu, while Xie Liuli’s courtyard was also heavily guarded . The two of them were anxious for the exact same reason: being unable to inform Su Xi-er of Yun Ruofeng’s arrival .

Regardless of the country, someone who was able to become the Prince Regent, a position responsible for supporting the Emperor, definitely had their own merits . In fact, Yun Ruofeng’s reputation had preceded him .

Mei Jinxiu sat in the room for a long time until night fell . Once she had the chance, she clenched her teeth and tried to leave the room . However, before she could even reach the door to the courtyard, she was stopped by the guards . The moment they came over though, they were greeted with a quick smile before medicinal powder was suddenly scattered around them .

CHAPTER 402 (2): WE WON'T THROW

While the guards were still stunned, Mei Jinxiu grabbed the chance to run and escape with a group of guards in hot pursuit .

With the Commandery Prince Residence being as enormous as it was, Mei Jinxiu wasn’t sure of how to get out . Thus, she could only run through the gardens, using the cover of the woods to hide from her pursuers .

She slowly managed to shake off her pursuers, but grew panicked at the sight of the unfamiliar courtyard before her .  Where have I run to again?

She noticed a maidservant carrying a tray as she walked to the door of the room and called out ‘Commandery Princess’ .

Only then did Mei Jinxiu find out that Xie Yun had a younger sister . With the help of the moonlight, she saw Xie Liuli was quite beautiful .

Just as she was absorbed in her thoughts, she heard footsteps, an indication that the guards had caught up . She was only able to hear bits and pieces of their conversation .

“Cut through the garden . . . the small woods . . . could she be in the Commandery Princess’ courtyard?”

“Quickly find her!” The sound of many footsteps could be heard from the nearby woods .

An idea sprung into Mei Jinxiu’s mind . She immediately ran to Xie Liuli’s door and pushed it open .

The maidservant in the room immediately lashed out at her . “Who’s this audacious lass? Do you know…?”

Mei Jinxiu immediately moved forward to cover her mouth before hitting her sleeping acupoint, knocking her out temporarily .

Xie Liuli cautiously took in the sight of the woman in front of her . “Who are you?”

Before she received an answer, a guard’s voice rang from outside the room . “Commandery Princess, did you see a suspicious woman enter your courtyard?”

Mei Jinxiu cast a meaningful look at the woman opposite her before dipping her finger into a teacup on the table, using her finger to write out on the table: Coerced, enter residence .

The few words were sufficient for Xie Liuli to understand that it was her elder brother who had coerced the woman in front of her to stay here . Hence, she replied the guards, “No, I didn’t . I am going to sleep; don’t disturb me . ”

She was an unmarried woman, so no one else apart from Xie Yun and her personal maidservants could enter her room .

Thus, the guards could only withdraw and head search the surrounding courtyards for Mei Jinxiu .

Inside the room, Xie Liuli sized up Mei Jinxiu, and found that the latter had a rare heroic look .  Women with such looks are often more forthright .

“This peasant woman pays her respects to the Commandery Princess . ” Mei Jinxiu respectfully bowed .  I still know about such basic formalities .

Xie Liuli didn’t expect that this woman would bow to her .  She also has that heroic aura to her; she must be a good person .  

She let go of her reservations and went forward . “You may dispense with the formalities . Why did my elder brother coerce you to enter the residence?”

“I am from the Mei Family, an influential medical family in Nanzhao, and I have come to Beimin for a multitude of reasons . Commandery Prince Xie threatened me to make medicine for him, but I didn’t agree . The medicine he wants to request is definitely not used for saving lives . ”

Xie Liuli felt as if her heart was being squeezed when she heard someone else give such an appraisal of her elder brother .  Elder Brother’s innate personality is good . It’s just that there are too many things shackling him, causing him to gradually lose his original self .

Detecting the sorrow in Xie Liuli’s eyes, Mei Jinxiu immediately said, “I don’t wish to be dragged into his fight for power . Commandery Princess, could you help me leave the residence? I have something very important to do, otherwise, I’m afraid that Prince Hao’s wedding…”

Xie Liuli immediately raised her head . “You know Su Xi-er?”

“I met her in Nanzhao . She’s a rather good person, who has taught me a lot . ” The Mei Jinxiu back then had been very arrogant, but she wasn’t inherently wicked . When she recalled the first time she had met Su Xi-er, she felt very embarrassed .  To think that I said something like that to Prince Hao .

“I agree, she really is a good person, but due to various reasons, I can’t become friends with her . Sadly, I am unable to help you . The courtyard is filled with guards; I myself have been detained here after displeasing Elder Brother multiple times . ”