NOVEL NEXT Chapter 109
Chapter 109: The gambling between Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, the gathering of the four beauties!
“The Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon??”
“The Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon??”
The voices of Jing Ni and Yan Lingji sounded in Li Mo’s ears at the same time.
The fragrant wind exhaling from their small mouths was elegant and intoxicating.
One was peach-flavored, the other was floral-scented.
The same tone was filled with doubt.
Li Mo rubbed the jade block in his hand.
This was an extraordinary thing!
Seven constellations, seven countries, seven secrets.
It is said that whoever masters the secret of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon possesses the power to control the world.
And the secret of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon is divided into seven boxes.
They are hidden in seven countries, and only members of the royal family can open the boxes.
(TN: https://encyclopedia-of-monsters.fandom.com/wiki/Azure_Dragon)
The Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon? are also known as the Seven Mansions of the East.
They are Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei, and Ji.
They respectively represent the dragon horn, throat, forefoot, chest, dragon heart, dragon tail, and the whirlwind formed by the swaying of the dragon tail.
The attributes they represent are wood, metal, earth, sun, moon, fire, and water.
“But why was this jade block placed in Nameless’s sword?”
Jing Ni took the emerald green jade block from Li Mo’s hand.
Since it belongs to the secret of the seven countries, it should be held by the heirs of the seven countries.
“Nameless is the strongest existence in the Wei Empire’s royal family. The Hanguang Sword is safest in the hands of such a master.”
“Perhaps even he himself does not know that such a secret is hidden in the Hanguang Sword.”
“The former Emperor of Wei only told this secret to Wei Wuji. Now that Wei Wuji is dead, this secret of Wei Empire is probably unknown to anyone.”
Yan Lingji pointed her tender white fingers at her chin, looking at Li Mo thoughtfully.
“How did you know? How do you know that no one in Wei Empire knows this secret now?”
She felt like Li Mo knew everything.
There are as many things in the world as there are stars.
Knowing one or two is already godlike.
This is what he said himself!
But for so long, Yan Lingji found that it seemed like there was nothing he didn’t know.
He knew about Ji Wuye’s conspiracy to rebel, and now he even knew about such a major secret.
He even knew about herself…
He still knew.
What exactly do you not know?
Li Mo noticed her doubt and explained, “If you’re willing to use your brain a little, you could guess it too.”
“My wife killed Wei Wuji, and I killed the Nameless.”
“Although the Wei Emperor doesn’t know who did it, if he really knows the secret of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon, why hasn’t he taken any action until now?”
“Emperor Wei, Zhao, passed on the secret to Wei Wuji because Wei Wuji was superior to the current Wei Emperor.”
“It’s not whoever inherits the throne who has the right to know this secret, but whoever has the hope of deciphering this secret.”
Yan Lingji understood!
This person was saying that she wasn’t using her brain!
“So what is the secret of the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon? Do you know too?”
Li Mo pondered, “I don’t know.”
This time he really didn’t know!
Unexpectedly, Yan Lingji sneered, “If you won’t say, then you won’t say, who are you guarding against?”
Li Mo: “…”
Do you really think of me as a god?
Jing Ni returned the jade block to Li Mo, her tone solemn, “Since this thing is so important, it’s safer for husband to hold it.”
Whoever deciphers the Seven Stars of the Azure Dragon can control the world.
What a huge temptation!
And this secret that has been passed down for thousands of years is still a mystery until now.
It shows how difficult it is to decipher!
Each of the seven countries holds a part of the secret, and no one is willing to share what they know with others.
Jing Ni returned to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Yan Lingji continued repairing the Hanguang Sword that she had twisted.
Li Mo found a red rope from the house and after fiddling with it for a while, he went to the kitchen.
“Honey, I have something for you.”
Jing Ni was busy at the stove and laughed, “Why are you giving me something again? Can’t you wait until I’m done?”
“You do your work, I’ll help you put it on.”
Li Mo reached out from behind her and tied the red rope around her fair neck.
Jing Ni looked down and was surprised, “Why did you put it on me? Such an important thing should be kept by you.”
On the red rope, a green pendant lay quietly on Jing Ni’s proud chest.
“What else in this world is more important than my wife?”
“Now that the inheritance of this secret in Wei Empire is broken, no one will understand the meaning of this thing anymore.”
“This jade block is of good quality and matches well with honey’s temperament.”
Jing Ni put down what she was doing and Li Mo hugged her slender waist from behind.
He picked up the jade block in front of her chest and turned it over, then said, “Really giving it to me?”
Li Mo leaned down and kissed her cherry lips as she turned her head, “I’ll help you put it inside so it won’t get dirty from the smoke.”
With that, he was about to unbutton Jing Ni’s collar.
Jing Ni quickly patted his hand away, blushing and said, “Go away, there are people outside, I’ll do it myself, stop fooling around.”
Let you put it inside?
When you go in, you definitely won’t come out!
I’m Jing Ni, I am not that stupid!
Outside the door, Yan Lingji stretched her neck to peek into the kitchen and happened to see Li Mo kissing Jing Ni’s lips.
She shivered suddenly.
Yikes~
These two are really cheesy!
The city of Xinzheng is still bustling.
And compared to yesterday, tonight seems to be particularly lively.
It is said that this time, a troupe from the Zhao Empire have come to perform the Witch Mountain Festival.
So many people have come to watch the excitement.
Suddenly, the crowded crowd was violently pushed aside.
A group of stern-looking, fully armed guards quickly separated the crowd, creating a path in the blink of an eye.
This move naturally caused dissatisfaction among the crowd.
“What’s going on, why are you pushing?”
“Why can’t people walk? Is this your family’s road?”
“Who is this, so grand, huh?”
“Shh! Keep your voice down, do you want to die? Haven’t you seen that these people are all carrying knives?”
“So what if they have knives? I’m even carrying a spear. Which family’s guards don’t carry knives? Trying to intimidate people with that?”
“These are the palace guards!”
“They’re truly extraordinary and brave. I knew these people were so mighty!”
Hundreds of palace guards clad in thick armor stood in front of the crowd like pillars.
Everyone looked on curiously.
Who in the palace has come out that has such a grand procession?
Just as the speculations continued to spread.
Two luxurious carriages smoothly arrived.
The road was not wide enough for the carriages to pass.
After stopping one in front of the other at the intersection, the heavily draped curtains were simultaneously lifted by palace maids.
Two figures walked out from inside.
One was dressed in peach red, enchanting and beautiful, with a charming figure.
With a glance from her fox-like eyes, she made people’s hearts beat faster.
The other figure wore a deep purple palace dress, with a full and voluptuous figure, mature and sexy, full of charm.
Her narrow eyes carried a hint of disdain.
It seemed as if her eyes would get dirty just by looking at the people of the world.
There was suddenly a sound of gasps in the crowd!
“Wow, who are these two? How come they’re so good-looking?”
“Beauties, such beauties!”
“Gosh, such beauties. If I could just look at them for a moment, my life would be worth it!”
“Tsk, even if you look at them, you’re courting death. Do you know who these two are?”
“Who are they, so beautiful, are they fairies descending to earth?”
Someone whispered beside, “These two are the favored concubines of the Han Emperor. Be careful what you say, or you might not even know how you’ll die if you offend them.”
“So it’s them, no wonder they’re so beautiful!”
“That’s right, they’re both on the beauty rankings.”
“Don’t tell me, that blind guy’s rankings are surprisingly accurate!”
The noisy discussions in the crowd suddenly quieted down.
The favored concubines of the Han Emperor, such noble status, not something you can talk about casually!
No wonder there are so many palace guards clearing the way.
These two, once they get off the carriage, who knows which fool won’t be able to resist throwing themselves at them.
Such stunning beauty, even if you could just catch a whiff of their fragrance, it would be worth it for life.
“Seems like Sister Mingzhu isn’t very happy?”
Humeiren walked side by side with Lady Mingzhu.
Unlike Lady Mingzhu’s disdainful expression, Humeiren’s enchanting face carried a shallow smile.
She seemed much more approachable.
“Hmph, Humeiren, I warn you, don’t think just because you have something on me, you can control me.”
“I came out with you this time to see if this play is really as good as you say it is.”
“If it’s not good and wastes my time, don’t blame me for leaving on the spot.”
Lady Mingzhu’s tone was filled with anger.
Sleeping in the palace is so comfortable for herself.
This flirtatious fox doesn’t know what’s wrong with her, she has to come over and drag her out to see a play.
She’s not even familiar with her!
What’s so good about a play?
The noisy arguing is so annoying!
But alas, now she has something on her that Humeiren holds.
So she could only reluctantly follow along!
“Trust me, you won’t leave when the time comes.”
Humeiren tried to make her smile seem more friendly.
But with her naturally seductive charm, even a friendly smile on her face turned sour.
There’s always a hint of flirtatiousness in her demeanor.
The people separated by the palace guards looked on with dry mouths and tongues, wishing they could risk their lives to get a closer look.
Lady Mingzhu glanced at her and sneered, “There’s nothing in this world that I, Mingzhu, am afraid of.”
I even dare to kill the Han Emperor, can you scare me?
Humeiren’s eyes flashed faintly and she said lightly, “Then, shall we make a bet?”
“What’s the bet?”
“I bet you won’t leave. If I win, you call me sister.”
Lady Mingzhu narrowed her eyes, “And if I win?”
Humeiren thought for a moment, then turned her head and blinked at her, “Then I’ll agree to one request from you.”
Lady Mingzhu suddenly became interested, her lips curving into a sexy arc.
With me around, who would dare to leave?
I’m sure to win this time!
She glanced at the cherry-red, tempting lips of Humeiren.
In her heart, she sneered incessantly!
If I win later, you’ll have to kneel down and lick my feet all over!
Hmph, you little bitch, this is all your doing!
The two madams leaving the palace to watch the play naturally couldn’t squeeze in with the commoners in the crowd.
There were special boxes on both sides of the stage for use by the nobility.
Not only were they more private, but the view was also much wider.
Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, with their enchanting figures, ascended the stairs amidst the crowd of palace maids and palace guards.
The onlookers nearby revealed expressions of reluctance.
Before reaching the entrance of the box, the palace guards rushed forward to open the door.
Several sharp-eyed palace guards went in to inspect carefully.
Only after making sure there was no one inside did they retreat.
“You stay outside, you just need to come in with me.”
Humeiren’s tall figure paused at the door, gesturing for the palace maids and palace guards beside her to wait outside.
“You stay outside too.”
I might lose, but I won’t back down.
If Humeiren doesn’t allow people to follow her, why would Lady Mingzhu be afraid of her?
Humeiren raised the corner of her mouth slightly, only bringing in the palace maid she had specifically named as she walked into the box.
As soon as they entered, the palace maid turned and closed the door.
Lady Mingzhu looked the palace maid up and down.
“Humeiren, this palace maid of yours is not bad. Such looks are rarely seen. What’s your name?”
The palace maid glanced at her and followed behind Humeiren’s graceful steps.
Lady Mingzhu suddenly became angry!
A mere palace maid dares to ignore my words!
She suddenly turned around, ready to reprimand the palace maid for not knowing her place.
But as soon as she opened her mouth, her expression changed drastically!
With a swish, she knelt down, “I’m Mingzhu, paying respects to the master.”
Fine beads of sweat instantly appeared on Lady Mingzhu’s forehead.
She trembled, keeping her head low.
Her small hands clutched at her luxurious purple palace dress.
Her attitude was respectful and humble, nothing like the arrogant demeanor she had just displayed outside!
“Please rise.”
Li Mo, sitting in the seat of honor, spoke lightly.
Lady Mingzhu looked up at him, then slowly stood up.
Beside Li Mo was a beautiful girl who didn’t look very old.
… …
But she was slender and graceful.
Lady Mingzhu’s eyes glared fiercely at Humeiren, who was laughing on the side.
No wonder she was so confident in her bet!
It turns out she knew Li Mo would come!
But what puzzled Lady Mingzhu was why, with so many palace guards coming in to inspect, they didn’t find two living people in the room?
The master’s strength is truly profound and unfathomable!
Lady Mingzhu’s awe of Li Mo grew even stronger.
“Mother!”
At that moment, the beautiful girl beside him stood up and ran towards the palace maid, calling out crisply.
Lady Mingzhu was stunned.
Her gaze fell on the palace maid again.
Only then did she realize that the more she looked, the more familiar she seemed.
“You are… Lady Hu?”
Left Sima Liu Yi was a staunch supporter of the Nightfall.
As the one in control of the political power, Lady Mingzhu naturally had some understanding of his family members.
“Greetings, Your Highness.”
The gentle and graceful Lady Hu bowed to her.
Lady Mingzhu furrowed her brow in confusion, “Weren’t you kidnapped by Wei Zhuang? Liu Yi is looking for you in Xinzheng, so why did you hide in the palace?”
“I kidnapped her and brought her to the palace.”
Li Mo spoke lightly.
This time, Humeiren brought Lady Hu out for this purpose.
It wasn’t good for Lady Hu to always stay in the palace.
Taking advantage of this opportunity to watch the play, meet with Nong Yu, and send Lady Hu out of the palace.
“So, you’re Yu’er? You’re really beautiful.”
“I remember when your mother first brought you back, you were just… so small. Now you’re all grown up.”
Humeiren smiled as she looked at Nongyu, who was standing next to Lady Hu.
She gestured with her hand to describe how Nongyu looked when she was little.
Nongyu, obediently, said, “Yu’er has met Aunt…”
“Hey, don’t call me that randomly. Look at how young I am, what should you call me?”
Humeiren touched her own fair cheek, looking at Nongyu expectantly.
Nongyu’s little head suddenly felt muddled.
After thinking for a while, she tentatively said, “Sister… Sister?”
Humeiren’s eyes lit up with happiness when she heard that.
She praised, “My Yu’er is so sensible. Come, let Sister have a good look at you.”
Lady Hu on the side looked helpless.
“Don’t tease her. How can you, as an elder, behave like this?”
Humeiren was taking off a bracelet from her wrist to give to Nongyu as a gift.
With a sparkling gaze, she retorted, “We each mind our own business, it’s none of your concern.”
Lady Mingzhu didn’t join in and instead helped Li Mo make tea.
Who would have thought?
The queen consort, who had just seemed unattainable to the crowd outside, would voluntarily serve tea and water once inside the room.
“I heard about what happened recently, and you did well.”
Li Mo took a sip of the tea brewed by the queen consort herself.
It was very refreshing!
He was referring to the recent incident where Lady Mingzhu advised the Emperor of Han.
Li Mo hadn’t instructed her to do that at all.
It was entirely Lady Mingzhu’s own initiative.
This showed that she was truly wholeheartedly on Li Mo’s side now.
Perhaps she had been forced at the beginning.
But after learning that Lady Wu Ye had died at his hands, Lady Mingzhu truly pledged her allegiance.
Moreover, she was still thinking about how to reconcile her relationship with Humeiren here. Naturally, she had to perform well!
Until she elevated her status, she wouldn’t dare to deal with that fox!
Only with the master’s favor could she truly show her skills!