vrcanaries Chapter 271 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 45
Chapter 271 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 45
Baili Dongjun has always been fearless, but now that his beloved is involved, he has to be extremely cautious.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Ruojin did not delve further into the matter. Instead, she nodded and smiled, her tone showing more understanding: "Young Master Baili is right. This was my oversight."
Upon hearing this, Baili Dongjun breathed a slight sigh of relief, but Yueyao behind him remained apprehensive.
How could someone who can instantly recognize their own identity based solely on their name be so easily dispelled by a few words from Baili Dongjun?
Yueyao clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, trying hard to suppress the panic and unease in her heart.
Once his identity is exposed, not only will he be in danger, but he may also implicate Baili Dongjun and the Zhenxi Marquis's mansion.
Yueyao gritted her teeth, silently preparing herself for the worst-case scenario.
Xiao Ruojin's gaze successfully caught the unintentional relief on Baili Dongjun's face, and she couldn't help but shake her head inwardly, thinking that he dared to lie in front of her with such a low level of composure.
There must be something strange about Yueyao's identity; she's definitely a member of the Northern Que royal family, otherwise Baili Dongjun wouldn't be so nervous.
However, does Marquis Baili Luochen of Zhenxi know Yueyao's true identity?
If he knew, why did he still allow Baili Dongjun and Yueyao to have any interaction? Wasn't he digging his own grave and confirming the charge of treason?
But then I thought, if Baili Luochen really had some kind of collusion with Tianwaitian, why would he so easily accept the imperial decree and go back to the capital with Xiao Ruofeng to be tried?
'It seems there's more to this than meets the eye!' Xiao Ruojin thought to herself, a hint of amusement and deep thought flashing in her eyes.
Xiao Ruojin, who has a career-oriented mindset, is still not used to looking at problems from a love-obsessed perspective, even though she has met people like Ye Dingzhi who are sometimes swayed by emotions.
His gaze shifted between Baili Dongjun and Yueyao, his eyes seemingly concealing unfathomable considerations, before finally settling into a faint smile as he silently pondered:
If we don't seize this opportunity to gain some benefits from the Marquis of Zhenxi's mansion now, when will we? Once Ye Dingzhi has pacified Tianwaitian, everything will be for naught.
Having made up her mind, Xiao Ruojin turned her head and said to Baili Luochen in a gentle tone, "Ruofeng has always praised Young Master Baili. Today, having met him, I can see that he is indeed a man of great talent and imposing presence. It is a cause for celebration that the Marquis of Zhenxi has a worthy successor."
(Hmph, this brat dares to have ties with the Northern Palace royal family. It seems the Marquis of Zhenxi's mansion is truly colluding with the Outer Heavens, plotting a rebellion. I don't want things to get out of hand.)
Upon hearing this, Baili Luochen's eyes flickered slightly, a complex expression flashing across his face in an instant. He then humbly returned the greeting: "Your Highness is too kind. I only have this one grandson, and he has been spoiled since childhood. Perhaps that is why he has developed a somewhat unruly nature. If he has been impolite in any way, please forgive him, Your Highness."
(Our Zhenxi Marquis's mansion is utterly loyal; how could we possibly collude with the Heavenly Outer Heaven? They are just children who don't know any better; Your Highness, please don't take it to heart.)
Xiao Ruojin waved his hand and said meaningfully, "Your Excellency is too modest. The young master is exceptionally talented. In just half a year, he has been able to make a name for himself in the martial arts world and make friends with heroes from all directions. This is extraordinary talent, and Your Excellency should be proud of him."
(You call him a playboy, yet he possesses extraordinary skills; you call him ignorant, yet he has already risen to fame and even has connections with the Heavenly Realm. Your words, Lord Marquis, are nothing but self-deception.)
Baili Luochen maintained his smile, but inwardly he was seething with anger and was on the verge of cursing.
At this moment, Yueyao is living evidence of the Zhenxi Marquis's rebellion, but King Jingyu chooses to let the matter pass by on the surface while putting pressure on him in the dark. It seems that he has a big plan behind the scenes!
No!
We can't continue this topic.
"We are deeply grateful for the help from Your Highness and the Prince of Langya. Our Zhenxi Marquisate will never forget it. If Your Highness had not arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable." Baili Luochen spoke earnestly, his tone revealing sincerity.
(Before you try to pressure me with this, why don't you take a look at the mess your Northern Li royal family has made?)
Xiao Ruojin smiled slightly, seemingly seeing through Baili Luochen's thoughts, but did not expose them. She simply replied, "You are too kind, Lord Marquis. Mr. Li is a highly accomplished person of our time. With him escorting you all the way, even if I had not come, you would still have been safe and sound."
(Don't think that just because Li Changsheng is around, I can't do anything to you.)
Upon hearing this, Baili Luochen was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Your Highness is too modest. Although Mr. Li is indeed a peerless martial artist, he is ultimately outnumbered and outmatched. If it weren't for Your Highness's timely assistance, things might have turned out differently today."
(I know Mr. Li can't protect us forever, but if you insist on this, the Zhenxi Marquis's Mansion won't stand idly by.)
The conversation between the two was like a duel between masters. On the surface, they were polite and modest, but in reality, they were full of hidden meanings. Every word contained profound meaning, leaving those around them confused. Only a few people could sense something unusual in their conversation.
Baili Dongjun was young and completely baffled by the complex clashes of the adult world, feeling only annoyed.
However, because Yueyao's identity had just been exposed by Xiao Ruojin, she was worried that leaving now would make her seem guilty, so she had no choice but to wait patiently.
As a princess of a fallen kingdom, Yueyao possessed a more perceptive mind than Baili Dongjun. Although her age and experience prevented her from fully understanding the undercurrents between Xiao Ruojin and Baili Luochen, she could sense the tension and unease permeating the air. She subtly braced herself, preparing to respond to any possible situation.
As for Xiao Ruofeng, he seemed to be deep in thought.
After all, he was a prince raised by the royal family and had been in the vortex of power since childhood. Although he was unwilling to get involved in those dirty conspiracies and schemes, his innate keenness still allowed him to see through the subtle confrontation between Xiao Ruojin and Baili Luochen.
Although Xiao Ruofeng believed that Baili Luochen would not rebel and that this matter was merely Baili Dongjun's whim, he ultimately chose to remain silent and did not speak up for Baili Luochen after he looked up and saw Xiao Ruojin.
"People in the imperial court can never speak frankly; they always have to beat around the bush."
Li Changsheng, who had already returned to the carriage, shook his head and muttered to himself listlessly, "'Seven parts of what you say are left unsaid, and the remaining three parts are left shrouded in mystery, so that people can see the flowers through the fog themselves. If you encounter someone who doesn't understand things, they might even misunderstand these three parts of the meaning. It really proves the saying, 'It's not that the words are hard to understand, it's that the people are hard to understand!'"