Wei Linyuan's eyes grew even colder.
He spoke each word clearly and decisively, his refusal leaving no room for leniency: "No, you can."
He said, "If the princess really likes the people of Northern Qi so much, then that's fine."
As she spoke, she casually pointed to Mu Siyu, whose makeup was ruined by crying.
Mu Siyu looked up with teary eyes, about to find a way to refuse, when Ji Xuan said, "That's a piece of trash that Zhu Ziqing has already played with. I feel disgusted just looking at him, so of course it's not allowed."
"If Your Excellency is unwilling to part with it, just say so. Why subject yourself to such humiliation?"
"If you don't give me a beauty, I won't give you one either. A fair trade is one where you give and take."
After saying that, he released the black snake and left, then slowly pulled on the reins with his left hand, turning the horse around.
As I was leaving, I couldn't help but glance at Si Jin again: "Little beauty, it's my birthday in five days. I'll be holding a banquet at my Prime Minister's residence. Would you do me the honor of attending?"
Fearing that Si Jin would not agree, he took two more steps forward, hooked his arm around Chen Yi's hand, intertwined his fingers, and held it up to show Si Jin: "If you come, this little general will be returned to you."
Wei Linyuan was now filled with jealousy. He only knew that there were countless handsome men in Princess Ji's mansion, so he couldn't understand the hidden meaning in her words.
Just as she was about to refuse again, Si Jin said, "Alright, Princess, you must keep your word."
"Of course! I'll send you an invitation tomorrow." With that, she happily led Shen Yi away.
I only wanted to save Xiao Hei today, but I didn't expect to have an unexpected gain.
If I could get Mu Sijin's help, doing that thing should be easier, right?
… …
Ji Xuan and Shen Yi walked away, and Wei Linyuan led soldiers to escort the disciples away.
Only Mu Siyu remained, gritting his teeth and enduring a unique kind of humiliation.
He had always thought that Princess Ji was a flirtatious woman who only cared about handsome men; he never imagined that she would suffer such humiliation.
In front of everyone, they actually called him a disgusting piece of trash!
She, a woman, should stay in the backyard embroidering and cooking, never stepping out of the house, and thinking about how to please men.
But what about Ji Xuan? She's always out in public, hunting monsters and keeping male concubines; her reputation is already ruined.
How dare he say that about him?
Mu Siyu felt more and more aggrieved. Finally, he gritted his teeth, held back his tears, and bravely got up, preparing to complain to Zhu Ziqing and make sure that Ji Xuan's lousy birthday banquet couldn't go on!
In Zhu Ziqing's eyes, he was at least a treasure.
… …
Back at the academy, Wei Linyuan promptly dealt with the matter of the black snake poisoning and injuring people, and was busy until evening before leaving the Eastern Depot.
After Si Jin finished meditating, he returned to his residence to rest.
It was said that it would take a week, but with the help of divine power, he would be fully recovered by tomorrow, and even the scars on his body would have faded a lot.
Wei Linyuan was busy, so he didn't disturb him. He went back to bed early and asked Xiao Yao about Ji Xuan's background.
Ji Xuan, born to the former prime minister of Southern Liang and the current princess, is currently the only person in Southern Liang besides Zhu Ziqing who possesses royal blood.
Twelve years ago, due to political differences with Zhu Ziqing's father, Prime Minister Ji's entire family was raided and their property confiscated. Ji Xuan was only seven years old at the time, and she was the only one who survived that catastrophe.
Over the years, Ji Xuan's personality has changed drastically. She has been constantly accumulating wealth, secretly buying soldiers, and recruiting heroes from all over the world under the guise of taking male concubines, with the intention of...
Si Jin immediately continued: "To plot a coup."
[Yes!] The little tiger raised its paw: [That's exactly what she meant, so the reason she came to see you today might also be...]
Si Jin: She wants me to help her seize the throne.
Si Jin communicated with Xiao Yao using her divine sense while her eyes were closed.
Therefore, to outsiders, it appears as if he is asleep.
Having secretly arrived through the tunnel, Wei Linyuan mustered his courage and approached the person gently, asking in a soft voice, "Jinjin? You're not angry anymore, are you?"
"If you're not angry, don't open your eyes and let me kiss you."
Wei Linyuan leaned down slightly, about to secretly take advantage of her, when he saw Si Jin slowly open her eyes.
He emphasized, "Angry."
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