Chapter 309

He had no choice but to go over and sit with the monk, and secretly hoped in his heart that the emperor would reprimand her for her rude seating.

Translate: He had no choice but to go over and sit with the monk, and secretly hoped in his heart that the emperor would reprimand her for her rude seating.

He had no choice but to go over and sit with the monk, and secretly hoped in his heart that the emperor would reprimand her for her rude seating.

Make sure not to add extra. Keep single line.

As it turned out, the emperor seemed unconcerned about the seating issue; after sitting down for a short while, he raised his cup and rejoiced with everyone.

Translate: As it turned out, the emperor seemed unconcerned about the seating issue; after sitting down for a short while, he raised his cup and rejoiced with everyone.

As it turned out, the emperor seemed unconcerned about the seating issue; after sitting down for a short while, he raised his cup and rejoiced with everyone.

Mu Yuanzhi only then noticed the man sitting opposite her behind; the man wore a purple wide robe, a hood covering his entire face, and as he lifted his wine cup, his fingers bore long nails, the purple nails gleaming with a cold light in the moonlight.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi only then noticed the man sitting opposite her behind; the man wore a purple wide robe, a hood covering his entire face, and as he lifted his wine cup, his fingers bore long nails, the purple nails gleaming with a cold light in the moonlight.

Mu Yuanzhi only then noticed the man sitting opposite her behind; the man wore a purple wide robe, a hood covering his entire face, and as he lifted his wine cup, his fingers bore long nails, the purple nails gleaming with a cold light in the moonlight.

She thought it was a man because, judging by the bone structure, it must be a man.

Translate: She thought it was a man because, judging by the bone structure, it should be a man.

We'll produce: She thought it was a man because, judging by the bone structure, it should be a man.

But the distance was too great, and she wasn't entirely sure; this person sat beside Xiao Yichen and Xiao Chuchu, so he must be that witch doctor.

Translate: But the distance was too great, and she wasn't entirely sure; this person sat beside Xiao Yichen and Xiao Chuchu, so he must be that witch doctor.

But the distance was too great, and she wasn't entirely sure; this person sat beside Xiao Yichen and Xiao Chuchu, so he must be that witch doctor.

Normally, a mere prefectural doctor could not attend such a banquet, unless the emperor specially permitted it.

Translate: Normally, a mere prefectural doctor could not attend such a banquet, unless the emperor specially permitted it.

Normally, a mere prefectural doctor could not attend such a banquet, unless the emperor specially permitted it.

Presumably because he had saved Xiao Chuchu, the new emperor wanted to meet this person.

Translate: Presumably because he had saved Xiao Chuchu, the new emperor wanted to meet this person.

Presumably because he had saved Xiao Chuchu, the new emperor wanted to meet this person.

After all, even the imperial physicians were helpless against this illness, so this person must have some skill.

Translate: After all, even the Imperial Medical Institute's staff were helpless against this illness, so this person must have some skill.

We need glossary: Imperial Medical Institute. We'll produce: After all, even the Imperial Medical Institute's staff were helpless against this illness, so this person must have some skill.

Mu Yuanzhi wanted to chat with the Qilin for a moment, only to realize the Qilin wasn't beside her; her gaze swept past Xixi toward the Qilin, but the Qilin didn't look over, he was whispering to Monk Yuan Yan, though his gaze was clearly fixed on that witch doctor.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi wanted to chat with the Qilin for a moment, only to realize the Qilin wasn't beside her; her gaze swept past Xixi toward the Qilin, but the Qilin didn't look over, he was whispering to Monk Yuan Yan, though his gaze was clearly fixed on that witch doctor.

Mu Yuanzhi wanted to chat with the Qilin for a moment, only to realize the Qilin wasn't beside her; her gaze swept past Xixi toward the Qilin, but the Qilin didn't look over, he was whispering to Monk Yuan Yan, though his gaze was clearly fixed on that witch doctor.

"Little Yuanzhi," Gu Rongjin called softly, asking, "Are you looking at that weirdo?"

Translate: "Little Yuanzhi," Gu Rongjin called softly, asking, "Are you looking at that weirdo?"

"Little Yuanzhi," Gu Rongjin called softly, asking, "Are you looking at that weirdo?"

But we need to decide: Should we translate Little Yuanzhi as "Little Yuanzhi"? Yes.

The banquet atmosphere was lively; no one would notice who was whispering to whom, nor would anyone pay attention to whose gaze landed on whom.

Translate: The banquet atmosphere was lively; no one would notice who was whispering to whom, nor would anyone care whose gaze had landed on whom.

We'll produce: The banquet atmosphere was lively; no one would notice who was whispering to whom, nor would anyone care whose gaze had landed on whom.

Mu Yuanzhi hummed in agreement and told Gu Rongjin, "This witch doctor practically has 'I'm weird' written all over him."

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi hummed, then said to Gu Rongjin, "This witch doctor has the words 'I am very strange' written all over him."

We need glossary: Mu Yuanzhi, Gu Rongjin. We'll produce: Mu Yuanzhi hummed, then said to Gu Rongjin, "This witch doctor has the words 'I am very strange' written all over him."

As if afraid that others wouldn't realize he was a weirdo.

Translate: As if afraid that others wouldn't realize he was a weirdo.

We'll produce: As if afraid that others wouldn't realize he was a weirdo.

"Sinister-looking; at a glance he's no good person." Gu Rongjin took a sip of tea, "Before I was worried the emperor might be bewitched, but now it seems only someone with a bit of sense wouldn't be fooled by him."

Translate: "Sinister-looking; at a glance he's no good person." Gu Rongjin took a sip of tea, "Before I was worried the emperor might be bewitched, but now it seems only someone with a bit of sense wouldn't be fooled by him."

"Sinister-looking; at a glance he's no good person." Gu Rongjin took a sip of tea, "Before I was worried the emperor might be bewitched, but now it seems only someone with a bit of sense wouldn't be fooled by him."

"Except for the Xiao Yichen siblings." He added, "Who let her sister deserve it? Otherwise, how could we, the world's top doctor Sir Mu, not save her?"

Translate: "Except for the Xiao Yichen siblings." He added, "Who let her sister deserve it? Otherwise, how could we, the world's top doctor Sir Mu, not save her?"

"Except for the Xiao Yichen siblings." He added, "Who let her sister deserve it? Otherwise, how could we, the world's top doctor Sir Mu, not save her?"

Gu Rongjin was flattering.

Translate: Gu Rongjin said, flattering.

We need glossary: Gu Rongjin. We'll produce: Gu Rongjin said, flattering.

Mu Yuanzhi smiled and accepted the honor: "Sure, sure."

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi smiled and accepted the honor: "Sure, sure."

We need glossary: Mu Yuanzhi. We'll produce: Mu Yuanzhi smiled and accepted the honor: "Sure, sure."

Not only them, many people present intentionally or unintentionally glanced at the witch doctor brought by Xiao Yichen; the attendees were all prominent figures, and the sudden appearance of someone so out of place naturally drew attention.

Translate: Not only them, many people present intentionally or unintentionally looked toward the witch doctor brought by Xiao Yichen; those present were all prominent figures, and the sudden appearance of someone so out of place naturally drew attention.

We need glossary: Xiao Yichen. We'll produce: Not only them, many people present intentionally or unintentionally looked toward the witch doctor brought by Xiao Yichen; those present were all prominent figures, and the sudden appearance of someone so out of place naturally drew attention.

But everyone knew this weirdo was certainly invited by the emperor's special permission, so of course no one would say anything.

Translate: But everyone knew this weirdo was certainly invited by the emperor's special permission, so of course no one would say anything.

But everyone knew this weirdo was certainly invited by the emperor's special permission, so of course no one would say anything.

At that moment, a clear, elegant voice rang out, breaking the lively atmosphere of the banquet.

Translate: At that moment, a clear and elegant voice broke in, interrupting the lively atmosphere of the banquet.

We'll produce: At that moment, a clear and elegant voice broke in, interrupting the lively atmosphere of the banquet.

"The Lonely King has arrived late; I hope the Emperor of Great Zhou and all guests will not take offense!"

Translate: "The Lonely King has arrived late; I hope the Emperor of Great Zhou and all guests will not take offense!"

"The Lonely King has arrived late; I hope the Emperor of Great Zhou and all guests will not take offense!"

A young man in blue robes approached leisurely; though he was merely wearing fine silk brocade, as he walked toward them an inexplicable aura of blazing fire breaking the heavens arose, and his murderous spirit could not be contained.

Translate: A young man in blue robes approached slowly; although he was merely wearing a brocade robe and silk, as he walked over he inexplicably exuded a fiery aura that shattered the heavens, and his killing intent could not be concealed.

We'll produce: A young man in blue robes approached slowly; although he was merely wearing a brocade robe and silk, as he walked over he inexplicably exuded a fiery aura that shattered the heavens, and his killing intent could not be concealed.

This person must be a veteran of countless battles.

Translate: This person must have long been seasoned on the battlefield.

We'll produce: This person must have long been seasoned on the battlefield.

Mu Yuanzhi thought to herself.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi thought.

We need glossary: Mu Yuanzhi. We'll produce: Mu Yuanzhi thought.

Behind the blue-clad man was the long-unseen Nine Thousand Years, wearing red-and-white court robes, following slowly behind; when his gaze met Mu Yuanzhi's, he slightly nodded in acknowledgment.

Translate: Behind the blue-clad man was the long-unseen Nine Thousand Years, wearing red-and-white court robes, following slowly behind; when his gaze met Mu Yuanzhi's, he slightly nodded in acknowledgment.

Behind the blue-clad man was the long-unseen Nine Thousand Years, wearing red-and-white court robes, following slowly behind; when his gaze met Mu Yuanzhi's, he slightly nodded in acknowledgment.

Mu Yuanzhi also politely nodded her head.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi also politely nodded.

We need glossary: Mu Yuanzhi. We'll produce: Mu Yuanzhi also politely nodded.

So this man is the new emperor of the Infant Void State?

Translate: So this man is the new emperor of the Infant Void State?

So this man is the new emperor of the Infant Void State?

Who is he?

Translate: Who is he?

We'll produce: Who is he?

Could he be the Prince of Qin?

Translate: Could he be the Prince of Qin?

Could he be the Prince of Qin?

Only a Prince of Qin who holds military power as a prince; otherwise Mu Yuanzhi couldn't think of any other possibility.

Translate: Only a Prince of Qin who holds military power as a prince; otherwise Mu Yuanzhi couldn't think of any other possibility.

Only a Prince of Qin who holds military power as a prince; otherwise Mu Yuanzhi couldn't think of any other possibility.

He looks young, but it's not impossible that he's actually quite old; after all, she has a few such people around her.

Translate: He looks young, but it's not ruled out that he's actually quite old; after all, there are a few such fellows around her.

We'll produce: He looks young, but it's not ruled out that he's actually quite old; after all, there are a few such fellows around her.

"Little Yuanzhi, don't stare so intently!" Gu Rongjin grabbed her arm in annoyance.

Translate: "Little Yuanzhi, don't stare so intently!" Gu Rongjin grabbed her arm in annoyance.

"Little Yuanzhi, don't stare so intently!" Gu Rongjin grabbed her arm in annoyance.

Beside her, Xixi timely remarked, "What a handsome man!"

Translate: Beside her, Xixi timely remarked, "What a handsome man!"

Beside her, Xixi timely remarked, "What a handsome man!"

"If you think he's handsome, go after him—I support you! Charge!" Gu Rongjin said.

Translate: "If you think he's handsome, go after him—I support you! Charge!" Gu Rongjin said.

"If you think he's handsome, go after him—I support you! Charge!" Gu Rongjin said.

"I'm just curious; don't go eating sour grapes randomly." Mu Yuanzhi patted Gu Rongjin's hand, which he had gripped tightly.

Translate: "I'm just curious; don't go eating sour grapes randomly." Mu Yuanzhi patted Gu Rongjin's hand, which he had gripped tightly.

"I'm just curious; don't go eating sour grapes randomly." Mu Yuanzhi patted Gu Rongjin's hand, which he had gripped tightly.

"Don't be so curious—what's there to be curious about? It's just the new emperor." Although Gu Rongjin was also a bit curious.

Translate: "Don't be so curious—what's there to be curious about? It's just the new emperor." Although Gu Rongjin was also a bit curious.

"Don't be so curious—what's there to be curious about? It's just the new emperor." Although Gu Rongjin was also a bit curious.

"You yourself are staring at him—can I also be jealous?" Mu Yuanzhi said irritably.

Translate: "You yourself are staring at him—can I also be jealous?" Mu Yuanzhi said irritably.

"You yourself are staring at him—can I also be jealous?" Mu Yuanzhi said irritably.

Gu Rongjin: "... This isn't the same; I'm not a cut-sleeve!"

Translate: Gu Rongjin: "... This isn't the same; I'm not a cut-sleeve!"

Gu Rongjin: "... This isn't the same; I'm not a cut-sleeve!"

"I'm not telling you."

Translate: "I'm not telling you."

We'll produce: "I'm not telling you."

"All right, all right, I'll just be a little jealous—don't ignore me?"

Translate: "All right, all right, I'll just be a little jealous—don't ignore me?"

We'll produce: "All right, all right, I'll just be a little jealous—don't ignore me?"

This matter, the New Emperor had already risen and personally went to greet: "Your Majesty of Infant Void, your travels have been laborious; honored to grace my son's birthday feast, you let my Great Zhou's humble dwelling shine!"

Translate: This matter, the New Emperor had already risen and personally went to greet: "Your Majesty of Infant Void, your travels have been laborious; honored to grace my son's birthday feast, you let my Great Zhou's humble dwelling shine!"

This matter, the New Emperor had already risen and personally went to greet: "Your Majesty of Infant Void, your travels have been laborious; honored to grace my son's birthday feast, you let my Great Zhou's humble dwelling shine!"

The two emperors exchanged pleasantries, then each took their seats.

Translate: The two emperors exchanged pleasantries, then each took their seats.

We'll produce: The two emperors exchanged pleasantries, then each took their seats.

They seemed not very familiar, and there was no sign of embarrassment.

Translate: They seemed not very familiar, yet there was no sign of embarrassment.

We'll produce: They seemed not very familiar, yet there was no sign of embarrassment.

Mu Yuanzhi guessed they had probably met only a few times, so they weren't acquainted.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi guessed they had probably met only a few times, so they weren't acquainted.

Mu Yuanzhi guessed they had probably met only a few times, so they weren't acquainted.

The Emperor of Infant Void, being a horse-mounted emperor, naturally does not reside in the capital year-round, so it's not strange that he hasn't met several times with foreign hostages.

Translate: The Emperor of Infant Void, being a horse-mounted emperor, naturally does not reside in the capital year-round, so it's not strange that he hasn't met several times with foreign hostages.

The Emperor of Infant Void, being a horse-mounted emperor, naturally does not reside in the capital year-round, so it's not strange that he hasn't met several times with foreign hostages.

Yet the atmosphere still felt a bit strange; everyone seemed to be embarrassing the two parties, so everyone tried not to make any noise.

Translate: However, the atmosphere on site was still somewhat strange; everyone seemed to be feeling embarrassed for the two parties, so everyone tried not to make a sound.

We'll produce: However, the atmosphere on site was still somewhat strange; everyone seemed to be feeling embarrassed for the two parties, so everyone tried not to make a sound.

Still, the New Emperor's new round of toasts dissolved the frozen air.

Translate: Still, the New Emperor's new round of toasts dissolved the frozen air.

Still, the New Emperor's new round of toasts dissolved the frozen air.

The Emperor of Infant Void naturally held an excellent position; in the envoy delegation he ranked relatively forward, for other states at most sent a prince, but only Infant Void sent the emperor himself.

Translate: The Emperor of Infant Void naturally held an excellent position; in the envoy delegation he ranked relatively forward, for other states at most sent a prince, but only Infant Void sent the emperor himself.

The Emperor of Infant Void naturally held an excellent position; in the envoy delegation he ranked relatively forward, for other states at most sent a prince, but only Infant Void sent the emperor himself.

Mu Yuanzhi was relatively close to them, able to see the Emperor of Infant Void at ease, every move displaying grace and dignity; at a glance he was a dragon among men, a phoenix among peers.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi was relatively close to them, able to see the Emperor of Infant Void at ease, every move displaying grace and dignity; at a glance he was a dragon among men, a phoenix among peers.

Mu Yuanzhi was relatively close to them, able to see the Emperor of Infant Void at ease, every move displaying grace and dignity; at a glance he was a dragon among men, a phoenix among peers.

Clearly he is more suited than Infant Void's previous emperor to inherit the great mandate.

Translate: Clearly he is more suited than Infant Void's previous emperor to inherit the great mandate.

Clearly he is more suited than Infant Void's previous emperor to inherit the great mandate.

Noticing Mu Yuanzhi's gaze, the Emperor of Infant Void also looked over, he examined her up and down before withdrawing his gaze, then drank on his own.

Translate: Noticing Mu Yuanzhi's gaze, the Emperor of Infant Void also looked over, he examined her up and down before withdrawing his gaze, then drank on his own.

Noticing Mu Yuanzhi's gaze, the Emperor of Infant Void also looked over, he examined her up and down before withdrawing his gaze, then drank on his own.

He and the Nine Thousand Years sat together, yet seemed separated by a barrier, not interfering with each other.

Translate: He and the Nine Thousand Years sat together, yet seemed separated by a barrier, not interfering with each other.

He and the Nine Thousand Years sat together, yet seemed separated by a barrier, not interfering with each other.

Next came the envoys from various countries, and the civil and military officials presenting birthday gifts to the Crown Prince; this gift of Mu Yuanzhi, sent together with Gu Rongjin, was the rare medicinal herbs she had obtained when she went to the Black Sea.

Translate: Next came the envoys from various countries, and the civil and military officials presenting birthday gifts to the Crown Prince; this gift of Mu Yuanzhi, sent together with Gu Rongjin, was the rare medicinal herbs she had obtained when she went to the Black Sea.

Next came the envoys from various countries, and the civil and military officials presenting birthday gifts to the Crown Prince; this gift of Mu Yuanzhi, sent together with Gu Rongjin, was the rare medicinal herbs she had obtained when she went to the Black Sea.

When Gu Rongjin opened the brocade box, everyone craned their necks to see what Young Master Jin and the Princess Defender of the State had sent.

Translate: When Gu Rongjin opened the brocade box, everyone craned their necks to see what Young Master Jin and the Princess Defender of the State had sent.

We need glossary: Gu Rongjin as Gu Rongjin, brocade box generic, Young Master Jin as Young Master Jin, Princess Defender of the State as Princess Defender of the State. We'll produce: When Gu Rongjin opened the brocade box, everyone craned their necks to see what Young Master Jin and the Princess Defender of the State had sent.

The result was medicinal herbs; for a moment, few people could discern their value.

Translate: The result was medicinal herbs; for a moment, few could discern their value.

We'll produce: The result was medicinal herbs; for a moment, few could discern their value.

At that moment, the witch doctor said, "This purple mushroom and jade herb are immortal grasses unique to the Black Sea; eating them prolongs life and renews spirit, truly precious."

Translate: At that moment, the witch doctor said, "This purple mushroom and jade herb are immortal grasses unique to the Black Sea; eating them prolongs life and renews spirit, truly precious."

At that moment, the witch doctor said, "This purple mushroom and jade herb are immortal grasses unique to the Black Sea; eating them prolongs life and renews spirit, truly precious."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately praised the gift as both precious and ingeniously thoughtful, truly heartfelt!

Translate: Upon hearing this, everyone immediately praised the gift as both valuable and novel, truly thoughtful.

We'll produce: Upon hearing this, everyone immediately praised the gift as both valuable and novel, truly thoughtful.

Upon hearing this, the New Emperor naturally delighted, immediately praising Mu Yuanzhi and Gu Rongjin a few times, and ordering the palace attendants to keep it safe.

Translate: Upon hearing this, the New Emperor naturally delighted, immediately praising Mu Yuanzhi and Gu Rongjin a few times, and ordering the palace attendants to keep it safe.

Upon hearing this, the New Emperor naturally delighted, immediately praising Mu Yuanzhi and Gu Rongjin a few times, and ordering the palace attendants to keep it safe.

Mu Yuanzhi's gaze returned to the witch doctor; the witch doctor also lifted his head to look at Mu Yuanzhi, but the hood's shadow still covered his face, preventing Mu Yuanzhi from seeing clearly what he looked like.

Translate: Mu Yuanzhi's gaze returned to the witch doctor; the witch doctor also lifted his head to look at Mu Yuanzhi, but the hood's shadow still covered his face, preventing Mu Yuanzhi from seeing clearly what he looked like.

Mu Yuanzhi's gaze returned to the witch doctor; the witch doctor also lifted his head to look at Mu Yuanzhi, but the hood's shadow still covered his face, preventing Mu Yuanzhi from seeing clearly what he looked like.

Just now he was clearly speaking from so far away, yet I felt the voice right by my ear—faint and eerie, making the hairs on my ears stand up.

He really is the witch doctor from across the Black Sea?

The National Teacher and the monk's gaze also fell on the witch doctor, but the witch doctor didn't look at them, drinking tea by himself.