The fame of the silver flower quickly spread to various countries, and the emperor's decree was issued.
Yinhua was taken into the palace by the emperor himself, while the princess of Qi was given to the eldest prince as a concubine, but not as a principal wife or a secondary wife.
With a princess as a concubine, I rested my chin on my hand. It seemed that the position of the future ruler of Chu would undoubtedly belong to the eldest prince.
After observing Yin Hua for a few days and finding nothing unusual about her, I gave up.
I didn't come here to find out about Yin Hua and Liu Lieyu's affairs; the Soul-Stealing Jade is the most important thing.
Neither the eldest prince nor the second prince could find the Soul-Stealing Jade.
This treasure is really hard to find. I sighed and lazily lay down on the table.
Huo Qi was given a day off today, so he didn't appear in front of me. He kept calling out "Master, Master," while You and I lay around in the mortal realm like lazy bums.
There was a knock on the door. "Young Master Youyuan, Young Master Youyuan."
Wow, someone actually came looking for You. Is it that eldest prince?
Youdu and I got out of bed, tidied ourselves up, and then opened the door. "Young Master Youyuan."
You gave a curt "hmm" and asked, "Is there something you need?"
"I've come here specifically to tell you something," the eldest prince said, his voice as gentle as his personality. "May I come in?"
"Come in."
The Crown Prince saw me again as soon as he entered, but this time I was dressed as a woman. He paused for a moment, then asked, "And this is...?"
"My wife." You put one arm around my waist to declare her ownership.
"Oh, greetings, young lady. My name is Huo Yao." After speaking to me with great courtesy, the First Prince turned to You Yuan and said, "I have now found a clue about the treasure that Mr. You Yuan asked me to find."
"Really?" A hint of joy flashed in You Yuan's eyes.
"Yes, but it will take some time to find it. A servant reported that a wealthy merchant in the Nanzhao Kingdom seemed to have had this item many years ago, but unfortunately the merchant and his family all died tragically, and the treasure has disappeared."
"Alright, I understand. Thank you, Your Highness."
"You're welcome, it's what I should do."
I propped my head up and watched the conversation between the First Prince Huo Yao and You Yuan. I figured that the First Prince and the Second Prince should know about my and You's identities by now. Maybe the Second Prince even knew that I was a woman, but he hadn't exposed me yet.
When I was training the Second Prince in martial arts, there were quite a few bodyguards following behind him, and this inn of ours is probably full of the First Prince's people.
I stretched; royalty are so cautious.
After exchanging a few words with Youyuan, the eldest prince took his leave.
I suddenly became curious about what methods You used to get Huo Yao to help us.
"You, how did you get Huo Yao to help you?"
You glanced at me and said, "Huo Yao has a concubine who has been his childhood sweetheart since she was a child, and they are deeply in love."
I looked at You warily. "You're not going to use your good looks to seduce me, are you?!"
I have no doubt that only You is willing to use the charm of handsome men, and few women in the world can escape You's clutches.
"What are you thinking about?" You pinched my cheek helplessly. "Even if I were to use my good looks, I would only use them on you." You smiled brightly and enchantingly.
I turned my gaze away from that face; it was just too handsome!
"That concubine was frail and sickly from childhood, and was born with a cold poison. Did you cure her?"
With a sly smile, she said, "How could that be? If he could be cured in one go, how could the Crown Prince wholeheartedly help us find the Soul-Stealing Jade?"
Wow, Yu is so handsome, I love him!
The next day, Huo Qi came to ask me to learn the craft again. This time, I didn't wear men's clothing but went out in women's clothing.
"Master! You...you...you..." Huo Qi pointed at me, stammering, unsure of what to say.
"What? Didn't you already know I was a woman?" I glanced at Huo Qi sideways.
Huo Qi was stunned for a moment before fawning over Qian, "Master, you know everything."
I snorted coldly and ignored him.
Huo Qi began showering me with flowery compliments, "Master is not only stunningly beautiful, but also possesses superb martial arts skills. She should be a role model, a heroine, an exemplar, and a paragon among women..."
"Okay, okay, stop praising me."
"Alright." Huo Qi followed behind me with a grin. "By the way, Master, do you really not have any long-lost sisters or cousins?"
I glanced back at Huo Qi and said, "No."
"oh."
"What's wrong? You've been asking me this question a lot lately," I asked deliberately.
Huo Qi glanced at me, and after a long while, he said, "Do you know, you look remarkably like someone."
"You've already said that."
“I’m not lying to you, she really looks just like Princess Yinhua of Wei, who is now my father’s concubine.”
"Oh, really? How dare I, a mere commoner, compare myself to a princess?"
Huo Qi suddenly leaned closer to me and looked intently into my eyes. "Master, in my heart, you are more precious than the princess."
I stared blankly at the face magnified in front of me. Huo Qi's appearance was more youthful. When he smiled, it seemed to heal your heart. When he was arrogant, he was a dashing young man. When he was angry, he was cute and fierce.
Huo Qiru's doe-like eyes were veiled with a thin mist, making his gaze somewhat deep and unfathomable.
I quickly realized what was happening and turned my head away, saying, "Of course."
Oh my god, I hope You doesn't see this, or she'll definitely cause me a scene.
Could Huo Qi possibly like me? It's not that I'm narcissistic, but ever since Lan Qi's example, I've become extra sensitive.
Huo Qi is at the age where he's just beginning to experience romantic feelings, and it's hard for him not to be tempted by spending all his time with a beauty like me. Hmm, that's right. Tomorrow, I'd better change back into men's clothing.
Huo Qi paused for a moment, then quickly caught up with me, calling me "Master" repeatedly.
"Huo Qi, your basic skills are quite good now. Here's a manual; study it yourself." I took out a manual from my pocket.
This martial arts manual is considered top-tier, even the finest, in the mortal realm. If Huo Qi could master it, I can confidently say he would be invincible.
"Study it myself? Master, aren't you going to teach me?" Huo Qi glanced at the manual a couple of times and then put it into his pocket.
"You have to learn on your own. A master can only guide you through the door; the rest is up to you." How could I teach Huo Qi? All I know are immortal techniques; mortal martial arts... emmm, forget it.
"But Master, I just looked at it and there are many parts that I don't understand. What if I go into qi deviation?"
This kid is lying. Does he think I didn't see it? It would be strange if Huo Qi could understand it after just a few glances.
"Master~" Huo Qi said in a childish voice, looking at me with wet, doe-like eyes.
What a tragedy! I shouldn't have taken this apprentice in the first place.
"Alright, I'll give you some pointers later, so you don't need to worry."
"Master is the best." Huo Qi said, and was about to pounce on me. I quickly took a step back, and Huo Qi missed and just looked at me pitifully.
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