The hem of a black robe swept through the door under the gaze of all present, after which they saw the Emperor push open the door and step out of the Imperial Study. He stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back, showing a smile yet not a smile, and his gaze swept in the direction where they were standing without revealing any particular reaction. Nevertheless, everyone sensed that the Emperor seemed somewhat displeased at that moment.
“Officials, you seem actually quite idle……” Qi Xutian leaned against the doorframe of the study, his movements languid, with a slight chill in his slightly narrowed eyes and a hint of mockery in his tone. The moment he stepped out of the Imperial study, he noticed the ministers waiting in the distance. If not for these people being in the way, he would have already taken his Ming’er back to his bedchamber to rest. Thinking of how his Ming’er insisted on not being carried out, he frowned slightly again.
“Why is Father Emperor displeased? With all the ministers so concerned about the affairs of the country, Father Emperor should feel gratified.”
Unbeknownst when, another figure had appeared by the door. Looking from a distance, they saw His Highness the Crown Prince leaning against the door. His smiling face showed no sign of heaviness, and his expression remained as usual, so they could not help but all feel relieved. It seemed that His Majesty had merely summoned His Highness the Crown Prince to discuss the matter of the ceremony for establishing the Crown Prince, and no major issue affecting Cang He had occurred. They, as ministers, had been overly worried, but with such a mercurial Emperor, how could they not be cautious? It was the Emperor’s imposing presence that forced them to be this way. Now that it seemed that nothing was wrong, they decided it would be better to leave quickly. If they disturbed the Emperor’s rest, what was nothing might turn into something big. So, they hurriedly took a few steps closer, paid their respects, and cautiously withdrew.
Enduring the discomfort below, Qi Mingyue barely made it to the door, leaning against the doorframe with a smile. It seemed he had guessed correctly. With the considerable commotion caused by Head Steward Liu and the guards, how could it not attract other people’s attention? As a ruler, every word and action would be taken as having deeper meaning, analyzed over and over in people’s minds. With his Imperial father’s unreserved behavior, he would naturally be seen as capricious. Today, he had stayed in the Imperial study with his Imperial father for a long time, so it would be more surprising if no one speculated.
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Thinking of what had just happened in the Imperial study, Qi Mingyue’s lips curved further. Turning his head, he gave an ambiguous look to the person beside him. “Mingyue has become well aware of Father Emperor’s skills. From now on, Mingyue will make sure not to forget Father Emperor’s teachings, and let Father Emperor also become aware of Mingyue’s skills.” Although he did not say it out loud, he still could not help but draw comparisons between his Imperial father and his past lovers in his heart. He had to admit, if he had met someone like his Imperial father in his previous life, they would have been undoubtedly evenly matched. Unlike today, where his body was only fifteen, he was at a slight disadvantage against his Imperial father. Nevertheless, he enjoyed the pleasure, and with his Imperial father, he did not mind being the bottom. Besides, there would be a long future ahead……The smile on Qi Mingyue’s lips and the ambiguous look in his eyes made Qi Xutian raise an eyebrow and chuckle lightly. “Ming’er, your Father Emperor can see exactly what you are planning. But it is a pity that you are still too young and therefore still too early for such thoughts.” With a laugh, Qi Xutian suddenly picked Qi Mingyue up. “Now that no one else is around, can Ming’er let your Father Emperor carry you back?”
After the ministers had withdrawn, Liu Yi dismissed the guards. Standing silently to the side, a slight smile appeared on his face due to the words His Highness had just spoken. Thinking that one day His Highness would truly get what he wanted, he wondered how His Majesty would react, and his smile grew more pronounced.
“Could it be that Father Emperor did not see Head Steward Liu?” Head Steward Liu knew everything about the two of them, and Qi Mingyue did not mind being seen in front of him. These words were just a playful remark. He wrapped his arms around his Imperial father’s neck, leaning into the other’s embrace. If it had been earlier, it would have been quite a sight if people saw his Imperial father carrying him out of the Imperial study. Who knows, perhaps the ministers would think that he and his Imperial father were discussing state matters to the point of exhaustion, making him feel unwell. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly as he suddenly found the palace not entirely boring. Guessing the thoughts of the minsters from their expressions was an amusing pastime.
“Ming’er, you must have seen wrong. Who else is here? Your Father Emperor sees only Ming’er, no one else is to be seen around.” He placed a kiss on his Ming’er’s cheek, deliberately teasing him. The hand resting on the other’s waist gently squeezed, and Qi Xutian slowly curled his lips into a mischievous smile.
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Grasping his Imperial father’s teasing hand, his fingertips lightly tracing the other’s palm, Qi Mingyue retorted, “Could it be that Father Emperor has poor eyesight, or perhaps that he is too exhausted from before to see clearly? Because Mingyue saw Head Steward Liu clearly.”Seeing everything between the two, Liu Yi’s face showed a clear smile as he heard this. “This servant is not present, Your Majesty and Your Highness, please do as you please.”
After saying these words, he suddenly disappeared on the spot, the playful tone of his words still lingering in the air.
“Head Steward Liu is no longer here. Mingyue spoke wrongly. If Father Emperor wants to punish me for that remark, it should be done in the bedchamber.” Fearing that his previous words might provoke another ‘punishment’ from his Imperial father, Qi Mingyue quickly used his words to block any potential actions. After all, standing in front of the Imperial study was not the appropriate place for such matters.
“Since Ming’er knows his mistake, your Father Emperor will let you off for now.” Qi Xutian pinched Qi Mingyue’s waist again and then carried him back to the bedchamber. After dismissing the attending palace maids, he carefully placed Qi Mingyue on the bed.
As soon as he fell onto the bed, Qi Mingyue was pressed down, followed by an extremely hot and deep kiss. He opened his lips, allowing his Imperial father to explore freely, and he eagerly responded with his own tongue. They only parted when both were panting slightly.
“Ming’er, were you hurt earlier? Your Father Emperor will help you bathe and apply some Bai Fu, would that be all right?”
“Bai Fu is indeed very useful. Father Emperor need not worry, I am fine.” At the moment, he felt some discomfort below but no pain. He was fully prepared this time, so he should not be hurt. Thinking about the matter he wanted to inquire about earlier in the Imperial study, he decided he would make sure to ask about it later.
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Qi Xutian ordered the palace maids to prepare the bathing utensils, then, still feeling a bit uneasy, picked up the young man. He went to the edge of the bath, carefully removed the other’s clothes, and placed the young man on his lap. After carefully examining him, Qi Xutian loosened his own clothes and entered the water together.Holding Qi Mingyue in his embrace, Qi Xutian explored with his finger inside the other’s chrysanthemum. With the lubrication of the fluids of passion, it was not difficult to gently scoop out the murky white substance from the inner walls. He took the young man’s earlobe into his mouth and kissed it tenderly. Then, words filled with ambiguous and suggestive affection resounded in Qi Mingyue’s ears, “Ming’er’s hole is very capable, swallowing quite a lot. There is still a lot that has not been completely gotten out. Your Father Emperor needs to go in again to clean it out. Ming’er will have to endure a little longer……”
As he spoke, Qi Mingyue felt the fingers between his thighs explore deeper. He relaxed his body, letting his Imperial father help him clean up, feeling no shame. “As long as Father Emperor does it quickly, it will be fine. Mingyue still has something to ask.” The matter Ruan Tianqi mentioned had not been clarified yet, and then there was also Lan Jin, the person mentioned by him. That day, while experimenting with the power of Nian Chen 1 , he inadvertently learned something from Ruan Tianqi. Knowing it was considered a secret, he could not help but be curious about Lan Jin, who was mentioned. Moreover, his Imperial father also knew about this person, suggesting that this person was indeed not ordinary. After all, anyone remembered by his Imperial father could not possibly be an unknown or mediocre person.
After cleaning out the substance from his Ming’er’s body, Qi Xutian finally felt relieved. He then took some scented soap and carefully applied it. Seeing his Ming’er deep in thought, he remained silent and simply helped the other comb his hair and wash his body, before he began to take care of himself.
Qi Mingyue came back to his senses, smoothed his long hair, and found that his body had already been cleaned. He lifted his head and smiled, then took the cloth and gently wiped it across Qi Xutian’s chest, following the firm lines of his muscles.
“What did Ming’er want to ask earlier? About that Ruan Tianqi, or Lan Jin?” Qi Xutian closed his eyes slightly in enjoyment, giving a light peck on Qi Mingyue’s lips. Leaning against the edge of the bath, he half-embraced the other as he asked.
“So, Father Emperor already knew that the person drinking with me in the restaurant that day was Ruan Tianqi. Then, does Father Emperor also know what he told Mingyue?” In the water, their black hair intertwined with the flow, indistinguishable from each other. Running his fingers through it a few times, Qi Mingyue realized his hair had grown quite long. In this life, everyone had long hair, which was no different from the ancient times he knew, except there were more male Imperial concubines and fewer palace eunuchs. He wondered how things were in the Jianghu. Since Ruan Tianqi was the son of the alliance leader, it meant that his father must be the leader of the Wulin Alliance 2 . Being so highly regarded by the Wulin Alliance leader, that person must be someone extraordinary.
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Hearing his Ming’er’s question, Qi Xutian opened his eyes. “He did mention that Lan Jin still has not appeared, and that there has been an incident in Yunhao Manor, which has drawn quite a few people from the Jianghu. As a result, the long-prepared Grand Assembly might be postponed.” As he spoke, Qi Xutian noticed his Ming’er’s rare, clear look of surprise and chuckled softly. “Does Ming’er also know to whom Ruan Tianqi was ordered to deliver the message upon arriving in YeYao City?”Qi Mingyue showed a surprised expression once again. “Could it be Father Emperor?” Ruan Tianqi had come to YeYao under his father’s orders to meet someone, acting with extreme caution and never revealing even a hint of his purpose in front of others. If it had not been for Qi Mingyue using Nian Chen to influence Ruan Tianqi, he likely would not have learned this information at all. Yet his Imperial father knew so clearly, suggesting that the person who met with Ruan Tianqi could be a member of the Light Blades, which were under Head Steward Liu’s command.
“That is correct. In the past, his father, Ruan Ao, was merely the head of a somewhat influential sword sect in the Jianghu. It was your Father Emperor who provided him with manpower and guidance, placing him in the position of alliance leader to balance the various forces in the Jianghu. One could say Ruan Ao is one of your Father Emperor’s chess pieces. So, Ming’er should now understand why your Father Emperor has such a clear grasp of the matters in the Jianghu, right?”
With Jiang Yao 3 and Ruan Ao, any major event in the Jianghu would undoubtedly reach his Imperial father immediately. Controlling the Jianghu was like controlling the court. No wonder his Imperial father was once called the Dark Emperor. It turns out that, before ascending to the throne, his Imperial father was exiled from the palace to roam the Jianghu, partly to expand his influence and recruit useful individuals to seize the throne, and partly to treat the mysterious Jianghu as a trial before the real game began. Thus, causing a stir in the Jianghu that made people pale at the mention of him even today.
“Mingyue has long known Father Emperor’s methods, but now, it seems I still underestimated Father Emperor.” He raised his eyebrows in admiration. With each deeper understanding, he increasingly felt he had made no mistake in choosing the right person. How could he not be captivated by someone like his Imperial father? As always, only the strong could command his respect. “Mingyue wants to ask, what exactly did Ruan Tianqi say that day? What is the Grand Assembly, and who is Lan Jin?”
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“Ming’er, don’t worry. Your Father Emperor will tell you in due time.” Soaking in the water, Qi Xutian pulled Qi Mingyue closer, took the cloth from his hand, pushed aside his hair, and wiped his back. Then, he continued, “It is said that there was once an old man named Xuan Tai in the Jianghu. His ancestors amassed immense wealth, and his descendants were blessed. From a young age, he was well-read in poetry and literature, excelled in the four arts 4 , and had read the finest treasures of the world, understanding countless mysteries. It was said that there was nothing he did not understand. However, no one is perfect. Although he had unparalleled wisdom, he was not skilled in martial arts. Later, due to the envy of those who coveted his wealth, he was relentlessly persecuted in the Jianghu. He had no choice but to hide in the mountains, disappearing from the Jianghu, with no one knowing his whereabouts. However, it is said that every few decades, a descendant of his appears, and it is rumored in Jianghu that whoever obtains this person will have the chance to rule the world. Countless martial artists have flocked to seize the treasures of this rumored figure, and naturally there have been also secret envoys from various countries among them. From their perspective, if they could acquire both the wisdom and wealth of this person, ruling the world might not be an impossible task.”Upon hearing this, Qi Mingyue sneered disdainfully, his face showing a mocking expression. “To gain that person is to gain the world? If the world were so easily obtained, today’s situation would not exist. The three countries have been in a standoff for so long, and if the rumors were true, someone would have unified the world decades ago.” With a scoff, he continued, “Could it be that Lan Jin is an descendant of that old man Xuan Tai?”
“Indeed. Lan Jin is a person whose movements are elusive and who never speaks of his origins, but his talents are extraordinary. He is generous with his wealth and has been a long-time friend of the young master of Yunhao Manor. One day, he suddenly revealed his identity and announced his intention to choose a master at Yunhao Manor, entrusting his knowledge and treasures. This caused an uproar in the Jianghu, but after that, he disappeared without a trace, and no one could find him.”
These were the last two chapters I had translated. You can continue reading the translations from Azila18. Everyone, thank you again for reading!
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