After two days' journey, Song Jinyu and the others finally arrived at the royal tent of Yanqiu. Thanks to Xiao Xueyi, they were well - received.
"Finally, I can take a nice hot bath."
After bathing, Song Jinyu changed into Yanqiu clothing and flopped onto the bed. She closed her eyes and began to think quietly.
She wondered what Xiao Xueyi's plan was. She had already given him the Yin grass.
Could it be that he intended to monopolize it?
However, that man had a gentle and refined appearance, like a piece of warm jade. He couldn't be so shameless, could he? The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. Despite being physically and mentally exhausted, she felt a bit impatient.
"Miss! Young Master Xiao invites you to the banquet."
Mi Cui called her to get up, interrupting Song Jinyu's wild thoughts.
As soon as she stepped out of the tent, she happened to meet Xiao Xueyi.
He was dressed in a blue tight - fitting robe with bat patterns. A jade silk ribbon was tied around his waist, and a delicate jade pendant with cloud patterns hung from it. He looked extremely elegant and handsome, truly a gentle and charming young man.
Song Jinyu was quite pleased with the sight, and Xiao Xueyi felt a subtle sense of joy in his heart.
Yan Fei and Niaoniao didn't accompany Song Jinyu to the banquet because they were still recovering from their injuries, so Mi Cui accompanied her without hesitation.
However, the atmosphere in the royal tent was very strange.
The King of Yanqiu was reclined on his throne, while another young man was standing in front of him. Even though Song Jinyu didn't understand the court etiquette, she could sense the unusual relationship between them.
Seeing the doubt in her eyes, Xiao Xueyi said, "That man is the regent of Yanqiu, also known as the King of the Southern Courtyard."
"Oh?"
"The King of Yanqiu has not yet taken full control of the government."
Song Jinyu whispered, "But he doesn't seem young." He looked even older than the regent.
This...
Xiao Xueyi lowered his eyes, wondering how to explain to her that the King of Yanqiu had indulged in women for a long time, which had damaged his health. Naturally, he couldn't compare to the regent's heroic appearance.
However, soon the King of Yanqiu proved just how lecherous he was.
"Tsk tsk, who is that woman?"
When the King of Yanqiu was feeling bored and listless, he noticed something extraordinary. That was, he found a stunning beauty.
She was much more beautiful than the concubines in his harem.
The King of Yanqiu suddenly stood up, and everyone present straightened their expressions, wondering what this king, who had always indulged in debauchery, was going to do.
The King of the Southern Courtyard, Wu Yarong, looked coldly at this stupid king. "Your Majesty..."
"Who is that beauty?" Following the direction of his finger, everyone looked at Xiao Xueyi.
"No, no, he's blocking the view!" The King of Yanqiu's eyes seemed to be glued to the young girl.
Seeing him so out of control, the King of the Southern Courtyard didn't stop him. Now that he held great power, he was happy to watch this ugly fellow make a fool of himself. Then the Queen Mother couldn't say anything either.
Xiao Xueyi's eyes grew colder. He naturally knew who the king was looking at.
After the King of Yanqiu excitedly got off his throne, he rushed straight towards Song Jinyu. Mi Cui drew her sword and blocked in front of her.
"Presumptuous!"
He pushed aside the attendants of Yanqiu. "Beauty! There you are!" The King of Yanqiu's cloudy eyes were fixed on Song Jinyu, looking as if he wanted to devour her on the spot.
"Come with me quickly. I'll make you the new queen." With such beauty, it was worth making her the queen.
The King of Yanqiu was daydreaming happily, and his saliva almost dripped down.
Frightened, Song Jinyu quickly took a few steps back.
She was trembling a little. Yes, her right hand was almost out of control. She wanted to throw the poison gas bomb into his mouth and send the King of Yanqiu to hell.
She grabbed her right hand tightly with her left hand to control herself from throwing it.
Xiao Xueyi said coldly, "King of the Southern Courtyard, is this your king?" He reached out and pulled Song Jinyu over. "Treating my wife like this, isn't it a bit too disrespectful?"
Seeing Xiao Xueyi step in, the King of the Southern Courtyard walked down with an embarrassed smile and grabbed the King of Yanqiu. "Your Majesty, stop playing around."
His eyes were intimidating as he stared directly at the King of Yanqiu, who shrank back. His fat and pig - like body was lifted up by the King of the Southern Courtyard like a chick and thrown back onto the throne.
The other nobles of Yanqiu seemed to be used to this, which was really amazing.
Mi Cui was a bit angry.
Wife? He was probably tired of living! And Song Jinyu was as stiff as a stone.
"..."
Calling her his wife? What was Xiao Xueyi up to? They had only known each other for a few days. She was both ashamed and annoyed, but in front of everyone, she couldn't do anything.
She felt inexplicably uncomfortable in her heart.
So she had to keep silent and sit obediently beside him. Her pretty face gradually turned cold.
Song Jinyu thought that her discomfort was just because she was frightened by the King of Yanqiu.
Xiao Xueyi glanced at the cold - faced young girl, thinking that she was shy. He drank up the mare's milk wine in his cup, enduring the strong milky smell, but his mind drifted away.
Xiao Xueyi and the King of the Southern Courtyard had known each other for a long time. The King of the Southern Courtyard became the regent of Yanqiu thanks to Xiao Xueyi's planning. No one knew that Xiao Xueyi was actually the number - one advisor under the regent.
Naturally, the King of the Southern Courtyard respected the worthy and recruited the able, treating him with great courtesy.
Mi Cui glared at Xiao Xueyi discontentedly. Damn it! If Prince Yu knew about this, she didn't know how he would deal with you!
Song Jinyu was a bit annoyed. What a mess! She knew that Xiao Xueyi was trying to help her out of trouble, but this lousy excuse was really hard to tolerate.
Forget it, forget it, forget it!
She angrily cut the roasted mutton on the table, dipped it in salt, and stuffed it into her mouth. She didn't look like a lady at all.
"Wow, it's so delicious!"
Instantly throwing away all her unhappy emotions, Song Jinyu was attracted by the roasted mutton in front of her.
One piece after another, Song Jinyu ate to her heart's content and drank the fragrant milk tea. It was very enjoyable. And sitting beside her, Xiao Xueyi couldn't help smiling when he saw her eating like this.
The King of the Southern Courtyard said a lot, but Song Jinyu didn't listen to a single word. After the banquet, she still couldn't forget the taste of the roasted whole lamb. It was really delicious. If it weren't for the fact that mutton was not good for wound recovery, she really wanted to bring some for Yan Fei and Niaoniao.
She was happy when there was delicious food. So when Xiao Xueyi explained his helplessness just now, Song Jinyu was a bit confused and actually forgot about it.
"Miss Song, I was a bit abrupt just now..."
Xiao Xueyi looked at Song Jinyu with a smile, but unexpectedly, the young girl waved her hand indifferently.
"It doesn't matter. You were just trying to help me."
She said it didn't matter? Xiao Xueyi couldn't understand. Did Song Jinyu really not understand or was she doing it on purpose?
It wasn't until he returned to the tent that he still couldn't come to his senses. Xiao Xueyi also asked himself why he had said she was his wife at that time. He could have said she was a maid or a sister. Why did it have to be a wife?
Did he subconsciously hope that she would marry him?
He shook his head, trying to dispel this absurd thought. The King of the Southern Courtyard was about to get married, and Daxia had also sent envoys to visit in order to ease the relationship between the two countries.
To avoid any unexpected problems, Xiao Xueyi planned to leave early. But...