Chapter 267 Compet.i.tion
267 Compet.i.tion
Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
It was no wonder that this girl would have such a reaction when she heard someone mention ‘Records of Xidu’!
Of course, she couldn’t tolerate others insulting her deceased father. That was why she played the song “Treading the Green Sky” as a counterattack.
Now that he thought about “Treading the Green Sky”, the Emperor sighed even more. It turned out that this girl could play such a magnificent song because she thought of her deceased father.
The battle eight years ago was also a pain in the Emperor’s heart. His only son, Chu Yi, was sent to the State of Yue as a hostage by the late Emperor for eight years.
Back then, the Emperor thought that he would never see his son again in his lifetime.
The Emperor closed his eyes and suppressed the surging emotions in his heart. The wrinkles on his forehead deepened.
Fortunately, his son was back, and he had a sweetheart. In a few years, he might be able to hold a grandson…
Thinking back to the day when his son mentioned Gu Ce and Gu Yuan to him in the East Warm Pavilion, the Emperor suddenly felt enlightened.
So this was what happened!
When the Emperor turned to face Feng Yang, his thin face had already revealed a friendly and happy smile. He praised Feng Yang, “Imperial Aunt, this girl isn’t bad.”
“…” Feng Yang revealed a rare stunned expression. For a moment, she couldn’t follow the Emperor’s train of thought. However, she did have an extremely good impression of this little girl in front of her. “She’s a good child indeed,” she said, nodding.
“She’s also good at playing the zither.”
Gu Yanfei’s song, “Treading on the Green Sky”, was really not bad. Even at her age, Feng Yang couldn’t play such an artistic composition.
This child had a difficult life and had a good temperament.
Yu Chaoyun stood with her eyes lowered. There were a few times when she wanted to say something but hesitated. She wanted to expose Gu Yanfei’s lie and say that Gu Yanfei was simply trying to sway them, but in the end, she didn’t say it.
She knew that the best opportunity had pa.s.sed. If she continued to hold onto Huaibei, it would inevitably leave an unforgiving impression on the Emperor.
It was easy for people to sympathize with the weak. This Gu Yanfei was really scheming and flawless.
Regarding Feng Yang’s praise, Wei Jiaoniang smiled with pride. She felt that the Eldest Princess truly had good taste.
She boldly took two steps forward with a smile and pretended to be cute to ask for a reward. “Your Highness, my Yanfei is so good. Does she have a reward?”
Feng Yang recognized Wei Jiaoniang and treated this little girl as if she was her junior. She laughed loudly and clapped her hands. “She shall be rewarded.”
“Dear, what do you want?” Feng Yang turned to ask Gu Yanfei. Wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes, and she was in high spirits.
That proud demeanor that belonged to the strong made people not feel that she was old. Instead, they looked up to her. Most of the girls in the water pavilion were shocked by her light.
Wei Jiaoniang rushed to Gu Yanfei’s side and tugged at her sleeve openly. She then winked at her, meaning, “Don’t stand on ceremony.”
What do I want? Gu Yanfei’s eyes darted around. When her contemplative gaze met Wei Jiaoniang’s sparkling eyes, she had an idea.
Just now, after they had sat down in the water pavilion, Wei Jiaoniang had told her a lot about Feng Yang. She had talked about how Feng Yang was a master of both civil and military skills, how she was all-powerful on the battlefield, how she could shoot an arrow with the ability to pierce through the bullseye at a hundred steps away, how her whip danced like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves... Wei Jiaoniang had said all kinds of things.
Lu Qin also told her that Wei Jiaoniang’s habit of making whips was learned from the Eldest Princess of Fengyang. However, Wei Jiaoniang’s whip technique was just a show, not even 30% as good as Feng Yang’s.
Gu Yanfei shifted her gaze to the right and looked at the long whip beside Feng Yang. She smiled and said, “1 heard that not only is Your Highness’ zither skills extraordinary, but you also have a good whip technique.”
Gu Yanfei stared at Feng Yang with a burning gaze, her expression carrying a hint of intimacy.
The Eldest Senior Sister of their Tianwen Sect was very good at whipping.
When she was in the Bright Spirit Realm, she was picked up by her master when she was five years old and taken in as a personal disciple. Her master didn’t know how to raise children. When she was hungry, she realized several times that children needed to eat, sleep, and wash up, so she used the excuse of seclusion and threw her to her Eldest Senior Sister.
The Eldest Senior Sister had taken care of her for three years. Not only did she take care of her daily life like an elder sister, but she also taught her whip techniques and introduced her to the senior brothers and sisters in the sect.
It also made her gradually understand that she was different from her previous life. She was actually quite likable...
Gu Yanfei’s eyes were filled with smiles.
A gust of cold wind blew in from the main entrance of the water pavilion, gently lifting her skirt. The skirt fluttered, reflecting her smile and making it brighter.
Feng Yang, who was looking at Gu Yanfei, also smiled.
She only thought that Gu Yanfei knew that she had once whipped the late Emperor and the Empress Dowager. The smile on her face widened bit by bit, and finally, a bright smile appeared on her lips.
After so many years, the others were either afraid of the deceased Emperor or the Yuan Family. Very few people dared mention this in public.
This girl was really bold. She had the spirit of the song she played just now!
‘Girl, do you know how to whip?” Feng Yang asked with a smile.
‘Yes.” Gu Yanfei immediately nodded. Even Wei Jiaoniang, who was beside her, nodded repeatedly. She felt that Yanfei was so smart that even if she didn’t know how to do it, she would definitely be able to draw inferences after being taught for two days.
‘Come here.” Feng Yang waved at Gu Yanfei. She took off the whip on her waist and handed it to Gu Yanfei. “1’11 give you this Mystic Flame Whip. Keep it well.”
The leather whip in her hand was very handy. The long whip’s body shone with a black l.u.s.ter. It was black with a hint of purple, and the long handle was engraved with fire patterns.
Gu Yanfei grabbed the handle of the whip and casually shook it. The sharp sound of the whip shaking the air could be heard.
“Thank you, Your Highness.” Gu Yanfei was in a good mood. She imitated Feng Yang and attached the long whip to her waist.
When she looked up, she looked between the Emperor’s eyebrows and quickly calculated with her fingers. She thought to herself, “As expected...”
She took out two amulets from the pouch at her waist and said with a smile,
“This is a return gift.” ‘These are amulets..’