At this moment, Shangguan Wuji finally understood why he and Murong Qiqi would always have the slightest misstep. It was because of the blood feud between the Feng Family and the Shangguan Family.
In the battle of Yandang Mountain, the outstanding sons of the Shangguan Family had died, and the leader of the North Zhou Kingdom's army was Murong Qiqi's father, Feng Xie.
If she had asked him to take her away before Murong Qiqi's identity was revealed, Shangguan Wuji would have taken Murong Qiqi without hesitation. But now, seeing Murong Qiqi like this and her background, something called "perseverance" in Shangguan Wuji's heart instantly collapsed.
Why? Why didn't they leave him with a beautiful memory? Why did they build a steel-like wall between them to separate them?
Shangguan Wuji's dream since young was to become a great general and defeat the North Zhou Kingdom.
For this dream, he had suffered a lot and sweated a lot. He had even thought of fighting Feng Xie for Murong Qiqi. But now, the two of them were brother and sister, and Murong Qiqi was the daughter of the Feng Family. This caused Shangguan Wuji's steps to freeze. He couldn't move forward, but he couldn't retreat either.
Looking at Murong Qiqi's blissful smile from afar, Shangguan Wuji's chest ached. Even if he persisted, the lives of the Shangguan Family members who died in the hands of Feng Xie and the black ranking in the Shangguan Family's ancestral hall would make it impossible for him to persist.
"Wuji, let go …" Li Yunqing seemed to be able to read Shangguan Wuji's thoughts. "Putting aside the feud between the two countries, if you love her, you should want her to be happy, right?"
Li Yunqing's words hit Shangguan Wuji's heart hard.
It was difficult to let go, but it was also difficult to pick it up. If one day, he and Feng Cang faced off on the battlefield, as the daughter of the Feng Family, she would definitely stand on Feng Cang's side. How could he lay his hands on the woman he loved!
The North Zhou courtiers didn't care about what the West Qi courtiers thought. Their attention was on Murong Qiqi. Although there were many beauties in the world, a beauty like Murong Qiqi was rare.
She had inherited her mother, Wanyan Mingyue's beauty, but her temperament and unruly eyes were very similar to Feng Xie's. Just by looking at Murong Qiqi's appearance, everyone was certain that she was of the Feng Clan's bloodline.
Everyone's attention was on Murong Qiqi. Only Wanyan Baozhu was pursing his lips tightly.
Ever since Ryuze Jingtian had entered the arena, her gaze had been locked onto Ryuze Jingtian. Regardless of whether she was Murong Xinlian or Wanyan Baozhu, she wanted to be Princess Consort Jing's consort. But since Longze Jingtian appeared, he had been looking at Murong Qiqi lovingly. How could Wanyan Baozhu accept this?
That woman had already ruined his plans when she was still Murong Qiqi, and now that she had become Feng Qiqi, she was still the same as before. Damn it! Was this woman born to restrain her? She refused to accept this! He couldn't accept this!
Wanyan Baozhu's heart ached at the thought of all the suffering he had to endure because of Murong Qiqi. She would definitely take revenge for this humiliation! She had to settle this score!
At this thought, Wanyan Baozhu looked at the Empress Dowager, who was sitting on the throne. Today was the empress dowager's birthday, so everyone would be presenting gifts. Her gift had already been prepared, so she would definitely surpass Murong Qiqi's gift!
Since it was Dongfang Lan's birthday, the palace banquet this time was especially lively. From the emperor and empress to the princes and princesses, everyone had prepared gifts for Dongfang Lan. When it was Wanyan Baozhu's turn, her gift was a string of red sandalwood prayer beads.
"Imperial Grandmother, this granddaughter polished these prayer beads one by one. The 'Buddha' character on them was also carved by me. I even specially invited a senior monk to bless it!"
When Wanyan Baozhu presented the prayer beads, Dongfang Lan was very happy and said 'good' several times.
"Baozhu is very sensible! You're very considerate! " Wanyan Lie nodded his head in satisfaction. For a father, his daughter was filial. This was something to be happy about. In particular, the red sandalwood beads were round and smooth. It would probably take a lot of time to polish them. It seemed like Wanyan Baozhu had prepared this gift a long time ago!
The princess's gift was approved by the empress dowager and the emperor. The officials immediately followed suit, praising the princess's filial piety. Wanyan Baozhu did not reveal a proud expression when she heard these people's words. She remained humble.
"Not arrogant or rash, good! Baozhu has grown up and become sensible. I am very pleased! "
As he said this, Wanyan Lie looked at Longze Jingtian. He was quite satisfied with this King Jing of Xiqi. At least he was handsome and dignified, and there was a chance that he would ascend to the throne in the future. Wanyan Baozhu had previously expressed her love for Longze Jingtian. Since his daughter liked him, as her father, he should play the matchmaker.
"King Jing, I heard that you are not married yet! Do you have someone you like? "
Wanyan Lie's sudden words pulled Longze Jingtian back from his thoughts. He immediately stood up and bowed to Wanyan Lie. "I like the princess of Beizhou …"
Hearing this, Feng Cang's hand paused. His eyelashes drooped and his fingers that were scratching Murong Qiqi's palm also stopped. "Qingqing, that smelly housefly is so hateful!"
Feng Cang was jealous. Murong Qiqi wanted to give him a kiss as a consolation, but they were in public. Since they were siblings, Murong Qiqi could only do the opposite and lightly touch Feng Cang's palm with her fingertips. "Cang, you should be happy!"
"Happy?" Feng Cang raised an eyebrow as he looked at Murong Qiqi's delicate face. If there weren't so many people around, he would really want to bite her and savor her taste.
"It means that you have good taste! The more people like me, the more it proves that you have good taste and that you have picked the best treasure in the world! "
"Ha …" Feng Cang could only reach out to pinch Murong Qiqi's nose. "Why do I become so clumsy every time I am in front of Qingqing? Is Qingqing sent by the heavens to restrain me? "
"You're right! Before I came here, the heavens told me that my only mission in this life was to subdue you and save my fellow women. Buddha said that if I don't enter hell, who will? Now, I've given up everything to enter your prison, all for the sake of freeing you. "
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