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"Don't be quick to anger." Rong Yi glanced at the shattered stone table and thought to himself that no wonder it looked quite new; it must have been replaced not long ago.
Ouyang Zixin, feeling a bit regretful about breaking the stone table with her punch, could only sit back down and huff, "Is the Sovereign really that impressive?"
The Sovereign truly was impressive; at least his orders were not disobeyed in the Exiled Nation, unless someone wanted to rebel.
Moreover, her father was a National Guardian Mystic. If he did not listen to the Sovereign's commands, then surely no one else in the empire would either.
"This matter was only mentioned verbally; the official documents have not yet been issued, so there should still be room for negotiation." If it weren't for this, Rong Yi wouldn't have had the mood to come and tease her or share tea with her.
In Rong Yi's heart, Ouyang Zixin was like a half-daughter to him. Marrying that good-for-nothing Nangong Tuo was absolutely out of the question.
Upon hearing that there was still room for negotiation, Ouyang Zixin's eyes lit up with excitement. The eager look in her eyes made Rong Yi almost unable to bear it, and he could only say, "This matter probably won't be settled so quickly; after all, there's still the issue of the Millennium Ruins. I'm telling you this just to prepare you."
Right, the Millennium Ruins. If they could delay things until after coming out of there, perhaps they would really have a chance to refuse. After all, there were countless treasures inside that were rare in the world. If she could bring out a few to present to the Sovereign in exchange for freedom in marriage, she wouldn't have to worry anymore.
Having made up her mind, Ouyang Zixin calmed down after taking a deep breath. "Why are you being so kind to tell me this? Don't you enjoy watching my misfortunes?"
No good deed goes unpunished.
Rong Yi couldn't help but laugh at Ouyang Zixin's words. He pointed at her with his teacup and scolded her for being an ungrateful wretch who didn't appreciate kindness.
With the stone table gone, they could no longer enjoy tea together and each returned to their own matters.
"What? Is it really set as decided that day?" Ouyang Zixin asked Liu Ying and Liu Lu upon hearing their report back. Her temper had vanished entirely. That Sovereign truly was self-righteous, casually summoning people over for some "meeting," even finding several officials as witnesses.
Liu Ying and Liu Lu also looked somewhat worried as they observed Ouyang Zixin not losing her temper. They thought that Master Rong had already spoken with their elder sister, but just thinking about their elder sister getting married made them feel a bit sad.
"Stop being so sentimental! I absolutely will not marry Nangong Tuo!" Ouyang Zixin rolled her eyes at the sight of the two and couldn't be bothered to deal with them any longer, as they were simply too much.
After sending them away, Ouyang Zixin sat cross-legged on the bed, preparing to meditate. Things would naturally work out in the end. Instead of worrying about these matters, it was better to focus on improving herself and seizing a few treasures once they entered the ruins.
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The envoys from the Three Kingdoms soon met at Leaving the Royal Palace. After a heated argument, they finally settled on a plan to enter the Millennium Ruins. The general arrangement was similar to Yun Tianmo's plan, mainly because the envoys from Cloud Nation and Exiled Nation were quite assertive. After several ineffective protests from Dream Nation, they had no choice but to agree.
"This is simply outrageous!" Dream Nation had sent two princes and a princess this time. The Crown Prince was furious upon hearing the report from the envoys and felt like he could almost kill someone.
"Eldest Brother, don't be angry," Fifth Prince Feng Chengzhi, known for his good temper, quickly comforted him upon seeing the Crown Prince's rage. "This might not necessarily be a bad thing."
Although Crown Prince Feng Chengxuan had a fiery temper, he listened to his fifth brother's words; otherwise, why would the Dream Kingdom Ruler send these two along to Exiled Nation?
"What do you mean by that?" The princes and princess of Dream Nation were of noble status; why should they act as pioneers for the other two kingdoms? That would be like sending them out as bait.
Dressed in splendid attire, Feng Chengzhi sat gracefully beside Feng Chengxuan, exuding an air of elegance akin to that of a scholar. He glanced at his elder brother and chuckled lightly, "Eldest Brother, our father has sent only the best experts with us this time."
If they wanted to use them as stepping stones, they should first consider whether they could succeed. Although Dream Nation's strength was somewhat lacking compared to others, they were not completely defenseless. If they went ahead first, there would certainly be risks involved, but there could also be opportunities.
"What do you mean?" Feng Chengxuan was similarly dressed in fine clothes, but his outfit featured an additional gold thread along the edges, signifying his higher status.
"What I mean is that if we can take action first, then they will likely regret it too late." He picked up his teacup, gently pushing aside the tea leaves with the lid before taking a sip. "If we act first and remain cautious, danger can be avoided. At the same time, we will have more opportunities to seize treasures."
Upon hearing this, Feng Chengxuan suddenly slapped the back of his chair and exclaimed, "You're right! Fifth Brother, I was so caught up in my anger that I completely overlooked this aspect."
Just then, the door swung open, and a clear and pleasant voice chimed in with a laugh: "Eldest Brother, you are always so impulsive. If it weren't for Fifth Brother keeping an eye on you, I wonder what you would do..."
A young woman, in her prime at eighteen, entered the room gracefully. Her appearance was exquisite, and her makeup was clearly applied with care. As she walked in, her long skirt trailed behind her, making each step seem like a dance.
"You're here, sister." Both men stood up to greet her. She was their shared sister, the Eldest Princess of Dream Nation—Feng Tianjiao.
Feng Tianjiao curtsied slightly, expecting the two to return the gesture. Her charming phoenix eyes sparkled as she smiled and invited them to sit down. She found a spot in the room for herself before saying, "I happened to pass by the door and heard the two of you talking, so I came in to see."
Feng Chengxuan gazed at his sister, momentarily lost in thought. The beautiful prodigy had captivating eyes that seemed to draw him in, and for a moment, he didn't register her words. It was Feng Chengzhi who gently asked, "Sister, did you just come back from outside?"
Feng Tianjiao didn't notice Feng Chengxuan's distraction; instead, she became excited thinking about the cosmetics she had just bought on the street. She instructed a maid to bring them out one by one to show them off, only then realizing that Feng Chengxuan was lost in thought.
"Big Brother?"
Feng Chengzhi cleared his throat and called out to Feng Chengxuan, which brought him back to reality. He quickly replied, "As long as you like them, sister, I'll buy you more next time."
At this, Feng Tianjiao burst into laughter and waved her hand for the maid to put everything away. Then she said, "What were you thinking about? I was asking if you could take me along when you go."
"Absolutely not!"
"Why not?"
Feng Chengxuan looked at his delicate and beautiful sister and couldn't bear the thought of taking her along to explore the ruins as a scout. Without hesitation, he firmly refused; he simply couldn't allow any harm to come to her. (To be continued.)
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