Chapter 292: Shi Yi Guang

Your Highness, you're being too polite. We're friends—what's a sword worth?

Besides, this sword is just for show in my hands. If Your Highness needs it, I might as well give it to you—it could still be useful.

Si Luo Ying let Si Ye size her up, then laughed boldly.

At that moment, Si Luo Shi and Wei Zifu also came over.

It broke the atmosphere between them.

"Look, what treasure have I found?"

"Fourth Sister sure knows how to pick things. This book is indeed good, worth a read."

"Sir, those three princesses are rare beauties."

Si Ye and the others also prepared to bid farewell to the three princesses and return to the manor to wait for Li Jing.

The two groups parted at the corner; the princesses' entourage slowly departed, disappearing behind the far end of the long street.

A huge black rat suddenly darted out.

Wei Zifu, hearing that, showed a bashful smile.

As for safety concerns, after revealing the identities of the Nine Heavens Army and Cloud Prince's Mansion,

For those who are not afraid of the Nine Heavens Army,

Inside the tavern, lights blazed and voices buzzed.

That's how her lively, active personality developed.

"This is a precious ancient text, recording many lost poems and allusions. Fourth Princess truly has good taste."

Si Luo Qing also walked over, glanced lightly at the ancient book, and spoke up to support her fourth sister.

Taking a closer look, it turned out to be Xi Shi.

This way, I forgot about Xi Shi again.

It had no effect at all.

Thus, this Xi Shi now has not endured any hardship.

Doing this only loses one's reputation.

Si Luo Shi laughed triumphantly.

Earlier, Si Ye had already sent Xu Chu to Yunzhou to fetch Xi Shi from the side of Nine Heavens City.

Si Luo Ying spoke of her brave deeds in the Great Qian army camp, drawing sideways glances; Si Luo Shi meanwhile discussed poetry's flavor and artistic conception with Wei Zifu.

Si Ye proposed.

"Great idea! I'm already hungry—let's go quickly!"

Si Ye smiled faintly.

Finally meeting Si Ye in the true sense.

Wei Zifu spoke softly, his eyes flashing with admiration.

Si Luo Ying readily agreed.

"General Xu has looked after me very well; there's been nothing amiss along the way."

There are no hidden tricks.

Even the difficulty of taking over Great Qian.

Si Luo Ying also reluctantly bade farewell to Wei Zifu.

Finally, even if Si Ye temporarily left, he still left personnel to protect her.

"That's excellent—then thank you, Crown Prince, for still remembering this humble woman."

However, Si Ye is such a person; even in this tender moment, he never fully let down his guard.

"How has Yi Guang's trip been going?"

Thus, everyone came to a tastefully decorated tavern.

Si Ye was again busy raising his favorability with Si Luo Ying and these three princesses.

She wore pink robes, her smiling face like a flower, a mischievous air that made both Si Ye and Wei Zifu unable to help laughing.

Thus, Si Ye naturally paid attention.

"Your Highness, today's outing with you was delightful! If there's a chance, we must meet again!"

"Hasn't Xu Chu been slacking on you?"

"Miss Yi Guang has come from afar; she must be tired—please sit down and rest soon."

"Just the journey from Yunzhou to Cangzhou is far indeed—I'm somewhat weary."

Not many dare to touch those whiskers.

After all, it concerns whether one can smoothly take over Great Qian in the future.

As a person with a martial arts inheritance, she naturally wouldn't fail to notice the Ink Hero Sword in Si Luo Ying's hand.

"She really wanted to give you a surprise—who knew you'd be so alert? It's no fun."

"Sir, you overpraise me."

"That's true, but in my heart you also have your unique charm."

"If so, you should first rest a few days in the manor; once your spirit recovers, then join us for an outing, how about that?"

During that period, Si Ye was busy day and night with military and governmental affairs, having no time to attend to Xi Shi and the others.

Just as Si Ye was flirting with Wei Zifu,

Naturally, Xi Shi's material needs would not be lacking.

Xi Shi lightly sipped her tea and shook her head.

With the blazing sun gradually intensifying, the temperature on the ancient street slowly rose.

Miss Wei, it's truly rare that we had such a pleasant conversation today; I hope we'll have another chance to discuss poetry and literature in the future.

Speaking of which, Xi Shi is among the first batch of people Su Ye summoned.

However, the situation changed unpredictably; he entered Cangzhou due to supporting Tai Ping Pass, and eventually he took over the entire Cangzhou.

Only after waiting with great difficulty for the arrival of strategists like Xun Yu and Gao Ying did he finally get a brief respite.

Even before, Su Ye, even without a system, was still the heir of the 300,000-strong Nine Heavens Army.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone's conversation gradually deepened.

"The sky is already dark; how about we find a restaurant to have a meal?"

What impact could it have on the Nine Heavens Army?

Su Ye flipped through a few pages and couldn't help but praise.

No one would think of a woman kept outside by the Nine Heavens Army's heir.

Su Ye, upon hearing that, asked with concern.

It's merely an ordinary rare edition.

Si Luo Shi held an ancient book in her hands, excitedly telling everyone.

After the three sat down, Su Ye poured a cup of fragrant tea for Xi Shi and asked.

"That's natural. I searched for a long time to find this book, intending to bring it back to the mansion for thorough study."

This resulted in Xi Shi being out for so long that each time she was either traveling or on the way to travel.

They found a window-side elegant seat, sat down, and ordered a table of sumptuous dishes.

Regarding this beautiful woman, he indeed had been somewhat negligent.

"Hey!"

Everyone gathered around, only to see that the ancient book in the Fourth Imperial Princess's hand had an antiquated cover, its pages yellowed, obviously an object of great age.

There's no need for those who are unafraid of the Nine Heavens Army to dare to do this.

Xi Shi smiled sweetly, a hint of playful light flickering in her eyes, as if scolding yet coquettishly saying.

"Alright, alright, don't make a fuss."

Upon hearing that, Su Ye couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, a feeling of guilt welling up in his heart; this matter was indeed improper of him.

"Is Yi Guang trying to take advantage of me, or to give me a surprise?"

Su Ye joked.

Upon hearing that, everyone laughed, the atmosphere becoming even more lively.

But they had met since childhood when Su Ye was traveling.

Si Luo Ying heartily patted Su Ye's shoulder and said.

Hmm. As expected.

In the following days, Xi Shi thus took up residence in Su Ye's Inspector's residence.

Calculating the time, Xi Shi had only just arrived at Azure Spirit City not long ago.

Although the identity implanted in Xi Shi was still that of a washerwoman.

Therefore, that sudden figure did not truly frighten him.

"Uh"

As the afternoon passed, the guests in the restaurant also gradually dispersed.

Su Ye and Wei Zifu then continued their stroll, as if this chance encounter added much color to their journey.

Only now was Xu Chu, officially dispatched by Su Ye, received in Azure Spirit City.

However, just when he thought he could enjoy a period of tranquility, the three imperial princesses of the Da Qian dynasty arrived again through a marriage alliance.

Wei Zifu stepped forward, took Xi Shi's hand, and spoke softly.

Xi Shi stuck out her tongue and smiled playfully.

Being like sisters with Wei Zifu, the two often enjoyed tea and discussion, admired flowers and the moon, and their days passed quite pleasantly.

As for Su Ye, he was busy with government affairs; whenever he had leisure, he would also accompany the two women, enjoying this rare tranquility.

(End of chapter)