Chapter 78: Chapter 78: Provocation from the Strong 2
In the past when Princess Zhang brought her to the palace, whenever that small girl saw him she would always bear a somewhat fearful and somewhat shy expression. If his there is anger behind his words, it would frighten her enough for her to weep.
However the present Huang Bei Yue actually dare lift her clear eyes and look at him face to face. There isn't the slightest bit of weakness of shyness from the past.
Everyone says that a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood, it seems that after the death of Princess Zhang, she has slowly grew up and changed.
Zhan Ye doesn't know why but his heart is somewhat happy.
"Bei Yue, when your health is better, in the future come to the palace more often to walk around. These several years you haven't come to the palace, the Empress Dowager miss you very much." Princess Ying Ye said sincerely.
Huang Bei Yue's impression of Princess Ying Ye now is better than it was before. Although Ying Ye is unruly and headstrong, she is straightforward, upholds justice and dares to do anything.
People with honest temperaments, Huang Bei Yue appreciates them.
When she's about to nod, a eunuch ran in to report: "Your majesty, Prince Yi has arrived, Master Xi Tian has also arrived!"
Xia Guang Hall suddenly fell silent, the Emperor is overjoyed and stood up, with long strides he walked down and personally went out to greet him.
It seems like all the countries value experts and talents, it is definitely true.
Huang Bei Yue noticed that in front of her, several people who are wearing magnificent garments. A group of elderly princes and aristocrats are seated together immediately catches people's eyes, each and every one of them sitting upright and still.
Huang Bei Yue is able to clearly distinguish the aura of experts. Although those people didn't emit aura of death, their manners belong to that of an expert. They couldn't hide it.
It seems that they're all Nan Yi Country's experts. With that kind of imposing manners, their strength is probably above eight stars.
Listening to Xiao Yuan Cheng whisper to Xiao Yun: "Yun 'er, your grandfather is over there. Later go over there and pay your respect to him."
"I understand father." Xiao Yun agreed immediately.
Xiao Yuan Cheng happily said: "Since your grandfather have came to the palace banquet, it seems like he broke through to the rank of an eight star summoner."
"Grandfather's summon beast is Raging Inferno Leopard, that is a rank 12 spirit beast. With grandfather's current strength, if he fought against a nine star summoner, it would be hard to know who would win or lose."
Xiao Yuan Cheng nodded his head, that proud and arrogant look on his face made it seem as if he himself have become a nine star summoner.
Huang Bei Yue's impression of the Xiao family's old man is not deep, that old man didn't like Xiao Yuan Cheng marrying Princess Zhang. Becoming the Emperor's son-in-law and becoming a member of their family, making the Xiao family lose their face. So the relatives doesn't really like Huang Bei Yue.
Xiao family's old man lives in the Xiao family's main residence. For many years, Huang Bei Yue didn't go there many times. Every time she went, she fear that old man's imposing aura so she didn't dare look at him.
So in reality, she doesn't know how Xiao family's old man is like.
When her gaze circled once around the group of experts, she realized that an old man with long white hair and beard look towards them. When he saw Xiao Yun, the expression on the face looked somewhat relieved.
Xiao Yun's face immediately showed a smile.
It seems that the white hair old man is Xiao family's old man, Xiao Qi Yuan.
Xiao Qi Yuan with the other experts turn their attention to the entrance of Xia Guang Hall, waiting for the legend, Xi Tian who have the Ice Luan Spirit Bird of the 'Five Spirit Beast'.
The Emperor walked to the entrance, a few princes and ministers naturally followed.
Several eunuch carrying lanterns helped guide the path. Slowly, a petite figure whose whole body is shrouded in a black cloak enter their line of sight.
Elegant and mysterious, proud and cold!
Sure enough, it's just as the rumors says!
"Master Xi Tian, We (imperial we) waited a long time!"
Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Provocation from the Strong 3
"Master Xi Tian, We have been waiting for you for awhile." A grand Emperor of a country, cupping his hands and stooping to greet her. Thus it can be seen that he cherish people with talent and ability.
Behind him, the imperial family, aristocrats, civil and military officials saw the Emperor salute, how could they not follow?
One after another, they bend their back to salute. Yet the mysterious Master Xi Tian only slightly nodded her head. Proud, indeed proud!
The Emperor didn't become angry. With a joyous appearance, he invites Master Xi Tian to come in. His seat is bestowed next to the Crown Prince and Princess Ying Ye.
Huang Bei Yue let out a breath. Before she was worried that Dong Ling won't be able to act it out, now she can rest assured.
After Dong Ling came in, Bei Yao Country's hostage prince, Feng Lian Yi came in.
Two eunuchs in the front held the lantern. He wore a chang pao (traditional Chinese men's robe) that is creamy white. The collar and the cuff are both embroidered with silver silk with clouds that represent power and good fortune. A cyan colored broad brocade is tied around his waist.
His jet black hair was tied up. He wore a silver crown with precious jade embedded in it. The white cloud is just like a bright moon. In contrast, he is bright, clear, and handsome. He's gentle like a jade.
The moment Huang Bei Yue saw him, she blinked.
Isn't that the mysterious man that appeared in Princess Zhang Prefecture's ancestral hall? Even she couldn't detect this expert!
But the him today feels different from the him from the other time.
The man from that day is handsome but have an evil aura. His expression was full of killing intent, a very dangerous man.
However, the him today is a modest nobleman, as gentle as a jade.
It seems like the people who wear a mask isn't just Huang Bei Yue.
When Feng Lian Yi arrived, a few Nan Yi country's nobility got up one after another to greet him. His relationships with others are pretty good.
He smiled as he walked to the seat next to Prince Xiao Yao. The two elegant and extraordinary men smiled and both sat down.
"I thought you won't come." Prince Xiao Yao whispered.
"I heard the ice spirit beast appeared, how can I not come and see it?" Feng Lian Yi lightly laughed as his gaze looked over there.
However, he didn't look at the mysterious Master Xi Tian who is hidden underneath the cloak. Instead, a weak pair of purple eyes looks directly at Huang Bei Yue.
In the midst of his eyes, there contains a shallow smiling expression.
Huang Bei Yue also coldly looked at him. In between them is open space, in the middle of the brilliant light, the two people who wore invisible mask sized each other up.
Silent, but in their eyes, there is a clear understanding of each others meaning.
Feng Lian Yi: "Princess Bei Yue, we meet again."
Huang Bei Yue: "Mind your own business, then your life will be long."
This is her absolute warning!
She is not as naive as these nobility of Nan Yi Country, believing that he's actually a gentleman, elegant/graceful, an actual prince that's exiled from an enemy country.
From the first time she met him, she knows that he's not someone who can be easily dealt with. It's just that at that time he didn't interfere with her business, so she didn't bother with him.
If he dares provoke her, she won't be merciless!
Feng Lian Yi slightly raises his eyebrow. It's the same threat from last time, this cold and unfeeling person is truly interesting.
Interest flashed within his eyes. However, he is still very sensible. He turned his gaze turned to the focus of everyone's attention— towards Xi Tian.
The person hidden underneath the black cloak is exceptionally icy and arrogant, ignoring the eyes of everyone in the audience, completely uninvolved.
The Crown Prince Zhan Ye glanced at her. He knows that she has a proud and aloof temper, doesn't like to speak more than necessary, would only slightly nod her head to greet others.
But Princess Ying Ye humped and pouted, she said: "Pretending to be mysterious, still wearing the cloak in the palace. It's not like you can't show yourself."
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