Chapter 107 You’ve Always Been Afraid of Her

Chapter 107 You've Always Been Afraid of Her

Indeed, this brothel is truly beautiful.

With flowers and greenery everywhere, it's a feast for the eyes.

"This used to be the capital of Great Wei, but because the city wasn't big enough, it was moved south. Otherwise, our place would be even more prosperous!"

"That's true, Imperial Tutor. Yude County has no magistrate now, and no one is managing it. Why don't you speak to His Majesty and become the magistrate of Yude County?"

"Exactly, Imperial Tutor. That way, you can always protect us. We're so scared right now. Luckily, that old dog, Prince Kang, doesn't fancy us. Otherwise, we'd really suffer!"

The women gathered in a room, speaking softly to Ci Xin.

"Sigh, I do want to stay. Yude County is picturesque with its lush mountains and beautiful city. It's a wonderful place. But... I have no choice!" Ci Xin said.

"Hmph, he's indeed a big snake!"

Ruo Xi huffed disdainfully and continued eating the rice cakes given by the pretty ladies.

The rice cakes are delicious!

Ci Xin lowered his head and took the rice cake from Ruo Xi's hand, saying, "Xiao Xi, don't eat too much. Little girls will get fat if they eat too much!"

"You little black dragon, how dare you..." Ruo Xi got angry, and the consequences were serious.

At this moment, Xiaoyue came upstairs.

"Waa, waa..."

Ruo Xi's keen hearing picked up her mother's voice, and she immediately started crying at the top of her lungs.

"Ci Xin!"

A loud shout made Ci Xin quickly stand up with the little girl in his arms.

"Princess, why are you here?" Ci Xin asked.

"Hmph, you fake charlatan, how dare you bully my daughter with them!" Xiaoyue yelled angrily, reaching out to snatch the child.

"Princess, Yue'er, listen to me," Ci Xin quickly defended himself.

After a while.

On the streets of Yude County, another legend began to spread.

"The Imperial Tutor Ci Xin is immensely powerful, capable of fighting a hundred men alone. Even the Dean of Cangming College admires him, yet he fears the Princess!"

"In earlier years, people said he and the Princess came down from Cangming Mountain together, thinking they might end up as a couple. Who knew the Imperial Tutor was so unrestrained!"

"Look, he's already on the brothel again before Yude County has settled down. He can't change his nature!"

"But, the Princess... it seems like she's scolding her own husband!"

The people discussed, but they had no complaints about the Imperial Tutor or the Princess's actions.

This time, the Emperor's party had done great deeds, eliminating evil and bringing joy to the people.

So, whatever they did, everyone forgave them, even finding excuses to justify their actions.

"I think the Emperor and the Princess trust the Imperial Tutor very much. Otherwise, how could they let him take such a precious little princess out alone?"

"The little princess is so beautiful; I've never seen such a lovely child!"

"Especially those eyes, they seem to draw me in!"

"Oh, I don't want to stay in this Red Mansion anymore. I want to find a good man and have a child!"

It was said that the birth rate of children in Yude County increased several times compared to other cities, and people preferred having girls.

"The Imperial Tutor also said everything is thanks to the little princess. She's a fairy!"

Ci Xin could charm hearts, and bad people called him a demon, a menace to the country.

But now, the people of Yude County said that the Imperial Tutor and the little princess were auspicious signs for Great Wei, ensuring stability and peace for the people.

Indeed, since the Imperial Tutor and the little princess arrived, the tyrant Prince Kang, who had plagued them for decades, was finally punished!

Xiaoyue returned to the palace feeling quite upset.

She carried the child into the hall and went to complain to her brother.

"Xiao Xi was made to cry!" Xiaoyue said.

"Hmm?" Xiao Yin's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Ci Xin entering.

Ci Xin, helpless, walked over and took out a large pearl from his sleeve. "Here, the biggest night pearl from the East Sea."

"Giggles..."

Ruo Xi was delighted, knowing this was likely Ci Xin's most treasured possession.

Seeing Ruo Xi happy, Xiaoyue naturally didn't hold it against Ci Xin anymore.

Still, she couldn't help but curse, "Wandering rogue!"

How dare he bring her daughter to a brothel! Hmph!

After Xiaoyue left, the Emperor smiled at Ci Xin, "You've always been afraid of her."

"Hmm, she's back to her old self." Ci Xin smiled and said.

"Back then, both you and I were out fighting battles, and during the turmoil in the palace, Xiaoyue's spirit was extremely suppressed. With that damned Nara clan's persecution, Xiaoyue fell into their trap. It's not too late for her to have realized this now, but it has been hard on Lin'er." Xiao Yin finished speaking and let out a long sigh.

"The evildoers have already been punished. Your Majesty, let's look forward. Xiaoyue will... only get better." Ci Xin said.

"Hmm!" Xiao Yin gave him a deep look.

Master Jing En found his master and had a heart-to-heart talk with him.

"Chen Lao San is straightforward in character. If cultivated properly, he could be quite capable." Hearing Jing En mention the person who went with him, Ruo Xi thought about it and remembered the one-eyed Lao San.

Straightforward in character, with a bit of banditry about him, but trustworthy nonetheless.

"Master, you're amazing! This Chen Lao San is indeed from the neighboring Bai Shi county. If he were to manage his own city, he would definitely do a great job!" Jing En slapped his thigh and said.

After coming down from Mount Yixiantian, Ruo Xi had heard many stories along the way, including those about Chen Lao San.

His eye was injured while fighting to save someone, and he once even passed an imperial examination but suffered unfair treatment due to poverty, which ultimately changed his character.

Dong Ju found it incredible and said to Lady Jin, "Master Jing En and the little princess face each other; the little princess plays by herself, and Master talks to himself. These two, one old and one young, are truly amusing."

"Master Jing En is a highly enlightened monk, capable of conversing with infants. And our little princess is no ordinary child, so it's normal for them to communicate." After finishing, Lady Jin turned to Dong Ju and said, "Remember, keep your mouth shut."

Three days passed quickly.

Prince Kang Yu Jian waited anxiously for these three days, but ultimately, just before the execution, he bowed his head in despair.

"Yu Jian, these past three days, you must have been waiting for someone to save you. Unfortunately, they seem to have abandoned you." Xiao Yin walked up to the execution platform, hands behind his back, looking at the rapidly emaciated Prince Kang, and said, "Look up. The people have brought their dogs, and these dogs have been starved for three days. They are here specifically to eat your flesh!"

"No, no, Xiao Yin, how cruel you are!" Prince Kang's eyes widened as he saw the dogs being led by the people nearby.