CHAPTER 589: CHAPTER 460: UNBEARABLE MEMORIES

Women look at men differently than how men look at men.

Although Feng Xun was not skilled in martial arts, his gentle demeanor towards Ye Lingyue just now was very satisfying to Yun Sheng.

Ah, she still admired such tender and considerate men. It’s just a pity that she was trapped by the domineering man beside her. Back then, the one who pursued her, that person, was of this type.

However, strictly speaking, Feng Xun and her Fox Ye did share some similarities; neither wanted their beloved woman to dirty her hands.

Hearing his wife praising another man, Ye Beiming immediately felt displeased, gently biting Yun Sheng’s delicate neck, who let out a cry of shock and twisted him in response.

"What’s so good about him? Good-looking men are up to no good." Ye Beiming said coldly.

The scoundrel who had wronged their daughter also just happened to possess an attractive facade.

"Hey, are you a dog or something? Biting randomly. You’re comparing my future son-in-law to the scum of the Northern land? That bastard, I’ll deal with him sooner or later." Yun Sheng nearly bit through her silver teeth with anger.

Back when she and Ye Beiming learned of their daughter’s demise, they were so enraged that they wanted to blood-wash the Northern land.

Who would have expected that Xi Jiuye also had some capabilities and even managed to bring forth a few God Emperors to intervene.

By despicably using Ye Lingyue’s old subordinates as hostages, to prevent a massacre, the God Emperors forced Yun Sheng and her husband to sign a ceasefire agreement.

But even so, Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming had never given up on their desire to take revenge on Xi Jiuye; they just had to wait for the right moment, and the Northern land would be obliterated!

Those who wished to harm their precious Ling Yue would never have a good ending.

"That Feng Xun seems to be not so ordinary; there’s something strange about him." Ye Beiming fears his wife might dwell on the past, so he changes the topic.

"He’s just a bit frail. I’ll find an opportunity another day to replenish him, the key is whether our Yue’er likes him or not." Yun Sheng said nonchalantly.

"Little Wildcat, before treating other men’s illnesses, could you think of a way to cure my ’ailment’?" Ye Beiming said, holding his wife in his arms, her coquettish voice igniting a fire in his belly.

Caught off guard, Yun Sheng was swept up into his embrace. Before she could curse, her lips were sealed by the man’s, and her complaints turned into muted whimpers.

The couple disappeared into the night.

The long night stretched on, and the charming night had just begun.

On the other hand, at Beiqing Inn, with the lamps newly lit, Princess Qing Bi was brought back to the inn. Xue Pianran, not giving up, tried to have her draw the likeness of the man who had abducted her that evening.

Unfortunately, no matter how hard Qing Bi tried, she couldn’t recall the man’s face, which only infuriated her further, causing her to throw a ferocious tantrum in her room.

Thus, the last thread of a clue was lost.

Having finally calmed Princess Qing Bi, Xue Pianran stepped out.

"The Princess’s body is not in grave danger, but she’s overly frightened and furious, which has weakened her spirit. Additionally, the Princess has inadvertently taken the infertility pill, from now on, I fear she cannot bear children anymore."

When mentioning the infertility pill, Xue Pianran quickly glanced at Feng Xun, whose expression remained unaltered, yet a layer of icy coldness had already formed in the depth of his eyes.

"Get out, all of you get out!" Even though Xue Pianran spoke softly, Princess Qing Bi still heard it, leading her to burst into tears and smash everything in the room to pieces.

"Qing Bi, if you continue this recklessness, I will immediately have someone send you back to Beiqing. If Your Majesty learns of the disgraceful things you’ve done, you are well aware of the consequences." Feng Xun ordered coldly.

Inside the room, the cries of Princess Qing Bi had indeed subsided somewhat.

Emperor Beiqing, such a figure, to him children were only meant for extending the family line; sons were for spreading branches and leaves, while daughters were political tools for forging marriage alliances. Even if Qing Bi was once favored, now that she has fallen into disgrace and ended up barren, she has lost all her value.

If Qing Bi cannot marry Xiahou Qi, then upon her return to Beiqing, in order to preserve the dignity of the Beiqing Royal Family, she would only have one path left—death.

"Brother Prince Feng, I was wrong. You watched me grow up; pity me for once, this time, you must help me," Princess Qing Bi’s face was a ghastly pale as she stepped out with Little Yu’s assistance.

Overnight, Qing Bi had withered and decayed from a vibrant flower.

Even though she had bathed repeatedly, upon seeing her, people could not help but take a few steps back subconsciously as if she still carried the stench of a latrine.

Yet Qing Bi remained oblivious, tears rolling down her face, appearing pitifully tragic.

"Qing Bi, where do you get the confidence to think that I would pity you? Especially after you intended to harm her?" Feng Xun looked at Qing Bi with heavy irony.

Upon hearing this, she collapsed to the ground.

Brother Prince Feng had never spoken to her with such tone before, his gaze as if to pierce her heart with a thousand arrows.

From his eyes, she saw disgust and coldness.

Xue Pianran was utterly shocked; the Feng Xun she knew would never be as heartless as he was today.

Having said that, Feng Xun turned and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Qing Bi sat there stunned, shedding tears silently.

"Princess, there’s only one person who can help you now; you must seek Xiahou Qi’s aid," mused Cong Lv.

The Princess of Beiqing could never return; she had to stay in Daxia and marry Xiahou Qi.

"Brother Cong, how is that possible? Initially, he didn’t want me at all, not to mention, now that I am like a wilted willow," Qing Bi cried.

She regretted so much; had she known it would come to this, she would never have provoked Ye Lingyue.

Who knew that woman could be so terrifying—merely speaking ill a few words of her had led to such a wretched state for herself.

"Xiahou Qi is a wise man, and he will keep you. Even if not as Empress, you will still have a place in his harem. After all, you are still a daughter of Emperor Qing," Cong Lv said soberly and earnestly.

Cong Lv’s guesses were accurate. After the incident at the Marquis Mansion, Xiahou Qi, Empress Dowager Liu, and the Empress Dowager had returned to the Imperial Palace and discussed Princess Qing Bi’s matter throughout the night.

"Qi’er, are you saying you want to keep Qing Bi? Didn’t you dislike her?"

Empress Dowager Liu and the Empress Dowager, after witnessing the conduct of Princess Qing Bi and especially her terrifying demeanor when she killed, immediately dismissed the idea of letting Qing Bi stay.

Such a cruel and jealous woman, if allowed to stay in the Xia Palace, would surely be a disaster.

"My keeping her certainly won’t allow her to be Empress again. Keeping her would mean Emperor Beiqing would owe us a favor. Moreover, as long as Qing Bi is alive, Daxia and Beiqing are allies. I, in my present state, am not yet strong enough and need Beiqing’s support," explained Xiahou Qi, which brought great relief to Empress Dowager Liu and the Empress Dowager.

Qi’er, after becoming Emperor, had become much more composed.

But in his heart, Xiahou Qi knew that apart from Ye Lingyue, he had no desire to marry any other woman, but having embarked on the path of an emperor, he had already forsaken the right to pursue her.

Xiahou Qi understood; it was time for him to let go.