Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: As It Turns Out, They’re the Same Person
Chapter 426: As It Turns Out, They’re the Same Person
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
As soon as Yu Yunxi heard the voice, she raised her head and met a pair of smiling eyes. She exclaimed in surprise, “Brother?”
The person in front of Yu Yunxi was none other than Feng Sheng.
Chu Ruishi, the Emperor Emeritus, coughed and waved at Yu Yunxi and said, “Little Yunxi, come here.”
Although Yu Yunxi had a thousand questions in her heart, she could only suppress them for now and walked to Chu Ruishi’s side.
Feng Sheng, whose name should be Xiao Shici, explained, “Yunxi, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about my identity earlier. I was worried that it would burden you.”
“You… Aren’t you the son of the Eldest Princess of Tianxia? You…”
“Back then, the poor boy, whom my mother willingly disobeyed my maternal grandfather to marry, was the Emperor of Beixiao. However, for some reason, my mother didn’t reveal my father’s identity to the world. No one knew that my mother’s other identity was the imperial consort of Beixiao and that I’m the Third Prince of Beixiao…” Xiao Shici explained seriously.
Yu Yunxi frowned and asked, “Then do Godfather and the others know about
“They found out about it a few days ago. They have no complaints and won’t interfere with anything I do.” Xiao Shici said with a nod.
While Yu Yunxi and Xiao Shici spoke, Chu Ruishi sat down comfortably on a chair. He crossed his legs and began to chat with Li Xu.
“Do you think that they’re a good match?”
After a beat, Li Xu quickly leaned over and reminded in a low voice, “Emperor
Emeritus, I received news that the Prince Regent of Tianxia is also in the city.”
‘The Eldest Princess is not only the fiancee of the Third Prince of Beixiao, but she’s also the Princess Consort of the Prince Regent of Tianxia. There’ll definitely be a scene of carnage if the three of them meet. How can I still have the courage or be in the mood to comment about who is a good match for the Eldest Princess…’
‘What?’
Chu Ruishi narrowed his eyes, and his expression turned cold immediately. He asked through gritted teeth, “Didn’t Tianxia say that only their Crown Prince would be in attendance? Why is Feng Yili here?”
Although Chu Ruishi had never met Feng Yili, he had heard about Feng Yili and knew that Feng Yili was difficult to deal with.
“I… I don’t know either. I heard that he suddenly appeared at the relay station. Even the Crown Prince of Tianxia was shocked by his sudden appearance,” Li Xu said nervously.
“He suddenly appeared?” Chu Ruishi said disdainfully with a scoff, “I’m worried that he has been in the capital for a long time and is plotting something.”
Chu Ruishi did not have a good impression of the person who had almost killed his granddaughter. On the contrary, he thought that Xiao Shici was calm and gentle. Not only that, but Xiao Shici had also saved his granddaughter multiple times. No matter how he looked at it, Xiao Shici was a good person.
Meanwhile, Yu Yunxi was naturally unaware of her grandfather’s thoughts. At this moment, she was thinking about how to call off the engagement. Since they were all acquaintances, she felt that it would be much easier to mention this matter.
“Third Prince, our engagement…”
Xiao Shici interrupted Yu Yunxi and asked solemnly, “Yunxi, I know you don’t want to marry me. However, can I ask you for a favor?”
‘A favor?’
The other party was Yu Yunxi’s savior. How could she refuse him when he asked for a favor? She hurriedly nodded and asked, “What is it?”
“Although my father values me, I’m not born from his first wife after all. The Crown Prince’s faction is still restless. My engagement with you can be considered support from Xichu. With it, I can deal with those old geezers in the court. However, if we call off the engagement, I’ll be in a very difficult position,” Xiao Shici said with a grave expression.
Yu Yunxi’s heart sank upon hearing this, but she understood Xiao Shici’s dilemma.
“I know that this matter also puts you in a difficult position. However, I only need half a year. Once I gain military power in Beixiao, we can call off our engagement. During this time, we’ll continue to be friends. Also, if there’s anything you need help with, you just need to let me know,” Xiao Shici said seriously.
Yu Yunxi looked up and met Xiao Shici’s earnest gaze. She could not refuse him at all.
‘It’s only half a year. I can afford to wait…
With this thought in mind, Yu Yunxi quickly nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll help you.”
After a beat, Yu Yunxi quickly added, “You saved me three times. It’s only right that I help you.”
“Three times?”
Yu Yunxi nodded and said with a chuckle, “Have you forgotten that you were the one who distracted the Crown Prince of Nanyue back then during the battle between Tianxia and Nanyue?”
‘No wonder I found his back familiar… As it turns out, we’ve crossed paths so many times…
“I didn’t expect you to still remember that matter,” Xiao Shici said with a chuckle.
The duo spoke in a very relaxed manner. It was as though they were two close friends who were very familiar with each other.
At this moment, Chu Ruishi, who was sitting at the side, coughed to attract the duo’s attention. Then, he said, “Shici, I haven’t thanked you properly for sending Yunxi back.”
Xiao Shici shook his head and said with a smile, “Emperor Emeritus, you’re being too polite with me. Recently, I encountered a few problems, and it was Yunxi who helped me. I also owe her a favor.”
Chu Ruishi stroked his beard and said with a smile, “As it turns out, you’ve already met in private. I was worried that you wouldn’t get along. It seems like both of you are fated. As expected of people who are engaged.”
“Grandfather, actually, the Third Prince and I…” Yu Yunxi said, intending to explain her relationship with Xiao Shici.
However, before Yu Yunxi could finish her words, Xiao Shici said, “Emperor Emeritus, I heard that you love chess a lot. I have a bit of knowledge regarding chess. Can I ask for your guidance tonight?”
“Of course!”
Chu Ruishi was extremely excited. He had never been able to find a worthy opponent, and his hands had been itching to play chess. He quickly asked Li Xu to prepare a chessboard.
Then, Chu Ruishi said arrogantly, “Don’t cry if you lose very badly tonight.”
Xiao Shici shook his head and chuckled. He did not say anything else. Instead, he turned to look at Yu Yunxi and said in a lowered voice, “It’s better not to let the Emperor Emeritus know the reason why we need to keep up our engagement. I can tell that he loves you very much and hopes that you’ll be happy.”
Xiao Shici’s words suppressed Yu Yunxi’s thoughts of explaining the matter of the engagement to her grandfather. She looked at how happy her grandfather was and could not help but have complicated feelings. It was clear that her grandfather was very satisfied with Xiao Shici.
‘Forget it. I’ll just have to take this one step at a time…’
Yu Yunxi sighed inwardly.
In the end, they played chess for nearly four hours. By the time they were done, it was already past midnight.
Chu Ruishi had tied with Xiao Shici several times in a row, making him extremely depressed. He still wanted to play with Xiao Shici, but Yu Yunxi reminded him with a helpless expression on her face, “Grandfather, it’s already past midnight. Even if you don’t need to rest, the Third Prince still needs to rest..”