Chapter 94 Borrowing Grain and Hay

Chapter 94 Borrowing Grain and Hay

The banquet hall instantly fell silent again.

Everyone dared not even breathe loudly, and those who had brought children quickly covered their mouths.

The emperor is a tyrant, decisive in killing!

This local king of hell is even more terrifying.

The emperor is distant, and if he didn't personally deliver military supplies to the border, one might never see him in a lifetime.

However, this local king of hell is always around, and can control life and death at any moment.

"Hmm~"

Baby Ruo Xi found eating melon boring; with everyone quiet, she decided to make some noise, humming softly.

"The Imperial Tutor has quite a temper!" The baby’s hum broke the silence in the hall, and Kang Prince's voice was cold, exuding a murderous aura.

"Yes, I indulge him," Xiao Yin said.

Hearing her uncle's casual tone as if talking about indulging his own child, Baby Ruo Xi almost spat out her rice porridge.

"Reading too many storybooks makes me overthink things. Uncle and Little Azure Dragon are truly the real deal! Uncle, if you keep this up, you'll probably anger this old man to death! But it's his own fault. I think I know why he's so full of deathly aura!"

Baby Ruo Xi smacked her lips, her mind filled with small thoughts.

Xiao Yin couldn’t help but smile, a hint of amusement on his face: This little girl, chattering away like that, I wonder what she’ll be like when she grows up.

Meanwhile, Xiaoyue gently shook her head.

She thought Xiao Xi'er would be a high-cold, domineering type.

But this little one kept thinking about storybooks.

Well, as her mother, she still needs to worry and guide her properly.

The emperor's indulgent smile, seen by the many wealthy gentry and their families in the hall, made their eyes start to waver.

It was said that he and Ci Xin had known each other since they were young, traveling together in the past. When Xiao Yin was still a prince fighting at the border, Ci Xin often went alone to assist him.

Ci Xin was skilled and powerful, capable of taking on a hundred enemies alone. On the battlefield, these two working together always ensured no enemy returned alive.

Especially during the new emperor's ascension three years ago, Ci Xin was said to have played a significant role in helping him ascend the throne.

So, saying there was something special between them—seems reasonable!

"Still waters run deep. Does Kang Prince think the Imperial Tutor is right?" Ci Xin entered from outside, smiling as he walked to Xiaoyue, extending his hand. "Come, Xiao Xi'er, let the Imperial Tutor hold you!"

Ci Xin, sitting opposite Xiaoyue, naturally held a high position. He took Baby Ruo Xi from Xiaoyue’s arms and carried her to another side, sitting down to comfort her.

"Alright, since the Imperial Tutor is here, let's continue the banquet," Kang Prince said coldly, raising his hand.

The music resumed, but Kang Prince felt unsteady, not wanting to speak much.

Yu Dehai, representing his father, toasted the emperor: "May our Great Wei's borders be impregnable, and may our emperor live forever!"

"Cheers!" The emperor raised his cup and drank.

Even while drinking, Xiao Yin kept an eye on his niece, worried she might forget to check for poison in the cup.

No one knew how the wealthy gentry enjoyed the feast, but Xiao Yin and the others seemed to enjoy it well, feeling quite good.

Ci Xin used clean chopsticks to dip some chicken for Baby Ruo Xi to taste.

Baby Ruo Xi drooled, craving the food.

As a baby, though her stomach was weak, she had been someone who ate and drank heartily in her previous life. Being in this world for two months without tasting meat was miserable.

"I heard the emperor captured the rebels from the previous dynasty?" As the feast neared its end, Yu Dehai suddenly said.

"If you ask me, your sons and grandsons are fools, yet you refuse to believe it. Look at this…" Ci Xin looked at Kang Prince, his face full of regret.

As if he pitied Kang Prince, he ignored the fact that Kang Prince's face had turned purple with rage.

"Imperial Tutor, don’t go too far!" Yu Dehai stood up, gritting his teeth. "We welcomed you to show respect, not to be mocked and ridiculed!"

"Oh, really?" Ci Xin looked at the emperor, smiled, then lowered his head, tapping Baby Ruo Xi's face. "Xi'er, do you think your uncle will get angry next?"

The wealthy gentry quietly put down their chopsticks.

"Kang Prince is of such age; how could I get angry at him?" Xiao Yin’s voice was calm, as if he had no temper.

"Hmm, something’s off with Uncle!" Baby Ruo Xi frowned: "Uncle must have a way to restrain this old guy!"

"History records…" Baby Ruo Xi quickly checked the historical records in her space: "Great Wei's Kang Prince is involved with Seven Colors Palace, ruling over the area, oppressing the people. He often collects young women for fresh blood. Women taken into Kang Prince's Mansion never return. Therefore, families around Yude County marry off their daughters at thirteen or fourteen, or send them away as child brides…"

"Bastard!" Baby Ruo Xi clenched her tiny fists: "Uncle must find a chance to catch this old guy and tear down this mansion!"

"Your Majesty is magnanimous!" The old man turned, his expression cold.

"By the way, Kang Prince, I need to send grain and hay to the border quickly. I forgot something and want to borrow it from you!" The emperor turned, speaking slowly.

In the back, a child cried from the oppressive atmosphere, but was quickly silenced by their parents.

Xiao Yin was incredibly handsome. Holding the wine cup with his slender fingers, turning his head, his long, narrow phoenix eyes slightly squinted, and his smiling lips made everyone below sigh: Truly, the most beautiful man in Great Wei!

Unmatched by anyone...

Oh, there's still one more!

Everyone turned to look over, where the Imperial Tutor was holding a small child, a smile on his lips, his eyes sparkling. For a moment, all of them felt that today's banquet was not enjoyable; they ate with trepidation. However, they were also treated to a feast for the eyes.

"Your Majesty, please speak. Within the lands of Great Wei, is there anything that has not been granted by Your Majesty? If it weren't for Your Majesty safeguarding our nation, how could we below enjoy such peace and comfort!"