NOVEL NEXT Chapter 214 She Has Me in Her Heart
“Well… are things going according to plan?”
After listening to Xiao Yan’s account of the Mo Clan’s affairs, Jia Xing Tian murmured softly, stroking his beard, finally feeling relieved.
Although there were two unexpected guests who intruded into the Snake-People Tribe halfway through, fortunately, Yun Yun and Zi Yun arrived in time to ensure that everything was resolved perfectly in the end.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan’s account, Mu Zhan was utterly dumbfounded.
What’s going on? The Mo Clan is gone? Just like that??
Mu Zhan was aware of the Mo Clan’s involvement in the slave trade, a practice strongly opposed by the laws of the Jia Ma Empire. He even once considered leading the forces of the Mu Family to attack the Mo Clan. However, his father stopped him and warned him not to get involved in such matters again.
Although Mu Zhan was straightforward, he wasn’t stupid.
Despite the rapid development of the Mo Clan in recent years, compared to the Mu Family’s influence, the Mo Clan was far inferior. Moreover, what the Mo Clan did was a blatant violation of the laws of the Jia Ma Empire. Even if the Mu Family were to attack them, who could say anything?
However, even with all this in mind, Mu Zhan’s father still sternly forbade his actions, indicating that behind the Mo Clan, there must be forces that even the Mu Family couldn’t afford to offend.
But what the Mu Family never expected was that the Mo Clan, which even Mu Zhan’s father avoided, would disappear overnight. And until now, there was still no news about it!
“With the Mo Clan’s matter resolved, dealing with the Snake-People Tribe will be easier.”
Leaning back on the sofa, Jia Xing Tian glanced sideways at Yao Ye and called out softly, “Yao Ye.”
Yao Ye immediately understood Jia Xing Tian’s intention and replied respectfully.
“Grandfather, rest assured, I will spread the news about the Mo Clan and the Snake-People Tribe today. Then, I will act as the negotiator and head to the Snake-People Tribe.”
The Snake-People Tribe’s army’s extermination of the Mo Clan, theoretically speaking, the Jia Ma Empire should seek justice for the Mo Clan since the Mo Clan was a Family of the Jia Ma Empire.
However, before this, the Mo Clan, by privately engaging in the slave trade and repeatedly sending people to attack the Snake-People Tribe, had seriously violated the royal decree, and it was because of them that there had been no progress in the reconciliation between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe for so many years.
Therefore, it was only natural that the Snake-People Tribe took military action against them.
Everyone would think so.
Of course, this was also the truth. The Jia Ma Imperial Family didn’t even need to fabricate lies; they could just present the facts.
The only thing that the Jia Ma Imperial Family kept secret was the Snake-People Tribe’s military action against the Mo Clan, which the Imperial Family approved of.
“Ah, leave it to you then.”
Looking at Yao Ye, his very satisfied great-granddaughter, Jia Xing Tian sighed lightly, “A burden that has been weighing on my heart has finally been resolved.”
Saying so, Jia Xing Tian couldn’t help but smile.
“Yan Luo Tian and his group would never have dreamed that their actions would actually accelerate the reconciliation between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe.”
Indeed, according to Xiao Ding’s plan, as long as the direction wasn’t deviated from, the reconciliation between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe was only a matter of time.
However, it would undoubtedly take a considerable amount of time, perhaps even decades before any real progress could be seen.
And now, because of Yan Luo Tian and others’ interference, although it nearly destroyed the Snake-People Tribe, it also accelerated the breaking down of the barriers between the Jia Ma Empire and the Snake-People Tribe. If Yan Luo Tian knew about this, he would probably regret it bitterly.
However, if Jia Xing Tian knew that even without the trouble caused by Yan Luo Tian and others, Xiao Ding would have actively caused trouble, I wonder what expression he would have.
“The Mo Clan’s matter ends here. Yao Ye will handle the affairs of the Jia Ma Empire, and your sister will handle the matters of the Snake-People Tribe. Afterward, there’s no need for you to get involved.”
“Okay.”
Hearing Jia Xing Tian’s words, Xiao Yan nodded lightly.
Then, Jia Xing Tian’s expression became somewhat strange as he glanced sideways at Zi Yun.
“Um… may I ask, are you really the transformed form of the Amethyst Winged Lion King?”
“Why? Don’t believe me?” Zi Yun glanced lightly at Jia Xing Tian, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a fierce smile. “Do you want me to turn back into my original form right now to prove it to you?”
As soon as these words were spoken, Jia Xing Tian’s face was immediately covered in black lines, and he waved his hand.
“No need, I believe you.”
Given the size of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, if Zi Yun really showed her true form here, the palace would probably be destroyed.
“Hmph.”
Zi Yun snorted disdainfully, picked up the teacup on the table, tilted her head back, and drank it in one gulp.
“Mmm!”
Suddenly, Zi Yun’s eyes widened, and she quickly moved the teacup away, sticking out her red tongue while fanning her mouth with her hand.
“Hot hot hot!”
Watching Zi Yun, who was both charming and cute, everyone present, including Jia Xing Tian, was stunned.
Cat’s tongue indeed… it must be the Amethyst Winged Lion King.
Compared to Zi Yun’s embarrassment, the Little Lion King seemed to enjoy the meat soup very much, without encountering the same problem as her. This was because the maidservant immediately recognized the Little Lion King’s identity and specially cooled down the grilled meat and meat soup.
As for Zi Yun, well, it couldn’t really be blamed on the maidservant. After all, nobody had informed her in advance about Zi Yun’s true identity.
“Tsk! What a rubbish thing, it’s scalding!”
After using Dou Qi to heal the swelling on her tongue, Zi Yun angrily threw the teacup onto the table, causing it to crack slightly, much to the dismay of Jia Xing Tian and Yao Ye.
Truly, she was a newly transformed magical beast. With her careless and reckless actions, she perfectly ruined her elegant lady image.
“Xiao Yan.” Yao Ye came to Xiao Yan’s side and whispered softly in his ear, “Is it really okay to let her follow you?”
“Haha…” Xiao Yan awkwardly scratched his face, showing a hint of embarrassment, “It should be… okay, right?”
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the room, and Yao Ye straightened up to respond.
“Come in.”
The door was then opened, and the maid stood at the doorway, bowing first before reporting to Jia Xing Tian.
“Lord Jia, the lady from the Miteer Family, Lady Ya Fei, is here with a child, saying she wants to see you.”
“A child?”
Jia Xing Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, and Xiao Yan was suddenly stunned.
“Sister Ya Fei?”
Just the name Ya Fei might make Xiao Yan think it could be someone with the same name, but the maid specifically mentioned the Miteer Family before Ya Fei, so there was no mistake. It was the same Ya Fei he knew from back home in Wutan City.
Hearing Xiao Yan’s surprised voice, Xiao Yixian furrowed her brows slightly and looked at Xiao Yan, asking softly.
“Xiao Yan, do you know this Ya Fei?”
“Yeah.” Facing Xiao Yixian’s question, Xiao Yan didn’t hide anything and nodded lightly in response. “She’s a girl who took care of me back when I was still in my hometown.”
“Oh~ I see.”
Xiao Yixian sighed softly, her eyes becoming somewhat unfriendly.
Took care of you…
Xiao Yixian furrowed her brows slightly. Her instincts didn’t believe that it was just that simple.
Perhaps it was indeed the case for Xiao Yan, but it might not be the same for that Ya Fei.
‘Suddenly, Ya Fei from the Miteer Family is here to see me… wait a minute?’
As Jia Xing Tian pondered, he suddenly realized something.
The child brought by Ya Fei should be Hai Bodong.
Understanding this, Jia Xing Tian glanced sideways at the maid and whispered softly.
“Bring them in.”
“Yes.”
The maid bowed slightly and gracefully exited the room.
Not long after, the room’s door was knocked again. After receiving Yao Ye’s response, the door opened, and the maid led in Ya Fei, who seemed a bit hesitant but still elegant.
Ya Fei’s eyes widened in surprise when she saw Xiao Yan sitting in the room.
Xiao Yan? What is he doing here?
Xiao Yan also noticed Ya Fei’s gaze, but Jia Xing Tian and Yao Ye were still here. It would be impolite to directly greet her, so he smiled and waved at Ya Fei, giving a greeting.
On the other side, Xiao Yixian saw Xiao Yan’s movements, and her brows furrowed even tighter as she stared at Ya Fei.
Sure enough! His relationship with this Ya Fei isn’t that simple!
At this moment, a hint of annoyance crept into Xiao Yixian’s heart.
Another fiancée, another sister-like woman–His luck with women is really too good, huh?
Of course, Xiao Yan was completely unaware of Xiao Yixian’s thoughts, and he didn’t even notice her fiery gaze.
But Xiao Yan didn’t notice, Yao Chen who was in the ring could see it clearly.
At the same time, while feeling amused in her heart, she couldn’t help but sigh lightly.
My disciple, your luck with women is too much.
It’s a pity that he’s too dense, otherwise, he would have been popping out children after children of these many women long ago.
At this moment, the maid bowed slightly to Jia Xing Tian.
“Lord Jia, the two guests have been brought in.”
“Okay, you may leave.” Jia Xing Tian waved his hand lightly and stopped the maid before she left, “Oh, help this young lady change her tea to a cold one.”
Jia Xing Tian pointed to the teacup in front of Zi Yun, and the maid hesitated for a moment before bowing her head in response.
“Yes, my lord.”
After the maid exited the room to prepare tea again, Jia Xing Tian chuckled as he looked at the somewhat displeased Hai Bodong.
“How about that, Hai Bodong? The maid here mistook you for a child.”
“…”
Upon hearing Jia Xing Tian’s mockery, Hai Bodong couldn’t help but twitch his eyebrows. Then, he huffed and came to sit directly on the sofa, crossing his arms.
“Hmph! I didn’t take it seriously!”
No, no, no–You definitely did.
Seeing Hai Bodong acting like a sulking child, everyone else couldn’t help but sweat a little.
“What’s the matter? Do you all have something to say?” Hai Bodong glared coldly at the others, then turned to Ya Fei who was still standing there. “Ya Fei, sit down! Don’t give this old guy any face!”
Saying this, Hai Bodong even winked at Jia Xing Tian, making Ya Fei smile awkwardly.
Hai Bodong might not care about Lord Jia’s face, but she can’t afford not to care…
While Ya Fei was feeling embarrassed, Jia Xing Tian also spoke up.
“Please, have a seat. Since Hai Bodong brought you here, you can represent the Miteer Family and listen in.”
“Yes, I understand, Lord Jia.”
Ya Fei nodded respectfully in response and then walked slowly to Xiao Yan’s side. She smiled softly and asked, “May I sit here?”
“Yeah.”
Xiao Yan nodded lightly and scooted aside. Ya Fei smiled apologetically and then sat down, leaning slightly towards Xiao Yan. In the next moment, Xiao Yan smelled the familiar fragrance emanating from Ya Fei’s body, and his heart began to race. His face flushed slightly, and he couldn’t help but look away.
Meanwhile, on Xiao Yan’s other side, Xiao Yixian saw his expression and felt even more annoyed. She reached out and pinched Xiao Yan’s waist, twisting it hard.
“Ouch!”
Suddenly feeling intense pain from his waist, Xiao Yan couldn’t help but inhale sharply. He quickly looked at Xiao Yixian, his eyes filled with deep confusion, and whispered.
“Xiao Yixian, what’s wrong?”
But Xiao Yixian completely ignored Xiao Yan and stared daggers at Ya Fei, who was sitting next to him.
Ya Fei also noticed the hostile gaze from the girl around Xiao Yan. She immediately understood what was going on and smiled gracefully at Xiao Yixian, showing her composure.
Facing Jia Xing Tian, the Imperial Family Guardian, Ya Fei was indeed quite restrained. After all, she represented not only herself but also the Miteer Family behind her.
However, facing Xiao Yixian, she seemed to be more at ease. In terms of life experience, Xiao Yixian was far behind her.
While Ya Fei and Xiao Yixian were in a silent confrontation, Xiao Yan was sweating profusely.
He didn’t know why, but he felt like he was in a very dangerous situation right now.
“Um… Ya Fei, long time no see.”
Just then, a gentle voice reached Ya Fei’s ears. She turned her gaze and saw Mu Zhan looking at her affectionately.
Immediately, Ya Fei frowned slightly.
As members of the three major families, she naturally knew Mu Zhan. Moreover, her grandfather had arranged for her to meet Mu Zhan before.
Unfortunately, Ya Fei felt nothing for Mu Zhan, and she had politely rejected him in a subtle way to avoid hurting his self-esteem. However, Mu Zhan misunderstood her subtle rejection as encouragement. Since then, every time he returned from the army, he would pester her. Ya Fei felt very annoyed by this, but Mu Zhan was the son of the head of the Mu Family, so she didn’t want to offend him.
Ya Fei had just heard that Mu Zhan had taken another leave today and was wondering how to avoid his pestering when Hai Bodong brought her here unexpectedly. She didn’t expect to see Mu Zhan here as well.
“Hello, Young Master Mu.”
Ya Fei nodded politely to Mu Zhan, neither warm nor cold, and greeted him with courtesy.
After all, no matter how much she disliked him in her heart, she still had to maintain her facade. This was something Ya Fei had done the most during her years in the business world.
However, Mu Zhan was overjoyed by the basic politeness shown by Ya Fei. He thought she was giving him face.
She greeted me! She cares about me!