Chapter 39: The Royal Court (2)
Editor: Misty Cloud Translations
Wu Wang felt all the hair on his back stand as the invisible pressure piled on him under Lin Wang's glare. This was the first time in his life he had felt so threatened. He's been around for over sixty years and during this period, Lin Wang's awe inspiring name have resounded far across the borders of Qi State and he certainly felt the reason why first hand.
He involuntarily let out a gulp in an attempt to calm his own nerves.
"Matters regarding my Lin Palace are of no concern to you. Do not trouble yourself to worry about it." Seeing the surrounding ministers all laughing nervously, he finally retracted all the bloodlust and the pressure released.
"Well, I was worried about the matters of our kingdom." After Jun Xian retracted all his bloodlust, Wu Wang concluded one thing – Jun Xian has become a toothless tiger. Now that he is old, he had lost his former courage and did not dare to act too brazenly.
"Oh, I've heard that the Little Miss hasn't stepped out of Lin Palace for quite some time? She's still young, even if she and our Xuan Fei are not meant to be, she doesn't need to be so sad. She should come out and get some fresh air, it's not good for a young girl like her to be cooped up at home all day!" Thinking that Jun Xian was no longer the fierce tiger of the past, Wu Wang carried on mocking Jun Wu Xie after talking about Jun Qing.
Jun Xian glared at Wu Wang.
Wu Wang smiled and said, "It's the Crown Prince's birthday next month and His Majesty has left the birthday celebrations for me to handle. Since your Wu Xie has not been out for so long, let her join this celebration to lift her spirits. His Majesty also said that he felt bad with regards to what happened with the engagement and has specially extended the invitation to your Wu Xie.
"Fine." Jun Xian did not want to waste anymore of his precious time with these geezers as he flicked his sleeves and walked away.
Wu Wang laughed gleefully as he watched Jun Xian's retreating back and 'defeated' demeanor.
"Still putting on such an arrogant front? Does he still think that he is the Lin Wang of the past?" Wu Wang scorned as he put on his trademark greasy smile as the other ministers laughed along.
"Lin Wang is unable to accept hard reality and his head is still living in the clouds. That Jun Qing is not able to live much longer and with him gone, Lin Palace is only left with that waste. Let's see how long the Rui Lin Army can last." Another minister sneered with a smile.
"Hmph, he still thinks himself as a Great General commanding an entire army but all he has accomplished is losing his two sons." Wu Wang and the other ministers continued on their banter.
None of them had noticed that once Jun Xian had turned his back on them, there was a glint in his eyes and as he walked away, his 'retreating back' lost its former vicissitudes and he strode on with vigor, no different from when he was commanding the entire army, reverting back to the very same hero which made the Kingdom of Qi today.
As he entered Jun Wu Xie's courtyard, he could smell the familiar scent of herbs.
Jun Wu Xie was holding two pots of herbal concoctions as she slowly stepped out of her pharmacy when she saw Jun Xian.
"Grandfather." She called out gently as he acknowledged her with a warm smile and nod.
"You are still fiddling around with these? Don't you feel bored staying at home all the time? Next month the CrownPrince will be having his birthday celebration, I'll bring you along." He gave her a loving smile.
"Alright." She didn't give it much thought in her reply.
Jun Xian smiled and patted her on the shoulder, without saying another word, he went back to his room.
Jun Wu Xie stood rooted to the spot as she watched his disappearing back. Only after his back view was no longer visible, she then continued on her way to Jun Qing's room.
"Meow"
The little black cat was playfully rubbing itself against Jun Wu Xie's calf while walking.
[Grandfather's expression was a little off.]
"Mmm." Jun Wu Xie had noticed that as well.
"Meow"
[Is it related to the Crown Prince's birthday?]
Chapter 40: Ghost City (1）
Editor: Misty Cloud Translations
"It's a high chance it is, the former Wu Xie brought along trouble wherever she went, Grandfather wouldn't take the initiative to invite me over to such an important function. Since he just came back from the Royal Court, most probably the idea came from the man on the throne." Jun Wu Xie softly answered the black cat as she continued walking.
"Meow?"
[Why does he want you to go to the Crown Prince's birthday celebration for?]
"In other people's eyes, my uncle is already a dead man. Lin Palace is left with me as the younger generation. So to them, Lin Palace is left with a kid once Jun Qing dies and as Grandfather is already advanced in his age, there is nothing for them to worry about anymore. No matter what they have to put on a show. They weren't able to dig out any information from my Grandfather's mouth on Jun Qing's situation, but if it was a fourteen year old kid like me to prattle on … Moreover what do you think if a girl who was dumped by a guy and she attends his older brother's birthday celebration and sees him cajoling with another woman affectionately in the presence of others. Isn't this a motive by itself?" Jun Wu Xie was usually a lady of few words, even with her family she had seldom engaged in long conversations.
However with the little black cat, words just flow out naturally.
"Meow!" The little black cat hair stood on it ends.
[Shameless! This is too outrageous! No wonder he and the second prince are related! On the surface they act all good but in actual fact they want to take this opportunity to embarrass you and make you lose face! How can there be such shameless people in the world?!]
"It's alright, this is not a big deal, I'll let them wallow in their happiness for a little while longer. I'll show them…" She said indifferently as a cold glint flashed across her eyes.
Bother her? She does not mind.
However those people even dared to put her grandfather and uncle in their calculations? Then they can't blame her for being ruthless.
"Foolish ones who do not deserve to live in this world will perish." She stared icily at the pot of medicine she was holding.
"Meow!"
[Master, show them your might! Kill that group of idiots!]
Jun Wu Xie no longer spoke as she calmly walked on with her mind full of thoughts.
Jun Qing was recovering very well, however to get back to his peak, he needs more time. During this period, she will not be idle, she has her contractual spirit as well and she will train too, one step at a time to be stronger and pull out all those weeds. Clear them all out.
To be more powerful, she must start her cultivation. Having a contractual spirit was her key secret.
Ever since Jun Xian had given her more authority and lifted most of her restrictions, she could be seen frequently in the Resource Hall where she could be seen flipping through various cultivation techniques.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
200+ Power
Ranking 
479 Power
stone 
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