Everyone in the main hall held their breaths as they stared at Ji Chengxue, who was sitting on the dragon throne. They wanted to know how he would answer Lian Fu's question. If he allowed Lian Fu to capture Ji Chengyu, it would truly be a case of fratricide.
Ji Chengxue pondered for a long time. He hesitated and pondered, unsure if he should make this decision. After all, they were all brothers. Making such a decision was also a form of torture for him.
However, if Ji Chengyu were to remain outside, he would sooner or later become a scourge. If he were to mature and possess sufficient strength, Ji Chengyu would definitely take action. He would definitely not allow Ji Chengxue to remain the emperor in peace.
"Approved."
After a long while, Ji Chengxue finally spat out these two words. Then, he closed his eyes and said no more. Everyone was silent as well.
When the meeting in the main hall ended, all the upper echelons of the empire left the palace. Ji Chengxue called out to Xiao Meng. Xiao Meng was a little confused.
Ji Chengxue moved his body and paced around the main hall. A gloomy glint flickered in his eyes from time to time.
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The spring rain continued to fall. The sky became a little gloomy and the lighting was poor.
Outside the Imperial City, Ji Chengxue was dressed in casual clothes. Beside him was Xiao Meng, who was also dressed in casual clothes. The two of them watched Lian Fu's departing figure and sighed.
In the royal family, fratricide was very common. However, now that Ji Chengxue had ascended to the throne, fratricide still didn't stop.
Ji Chengxue turned around with his hands clasped behind his back. He walked along the long street of the Imperial City. The streets were bustling with activity. The Spring Festival had long ended. The citizens of the Imperial City, who had no time to rest, began to work at sunrise and rest at sunset.
Not everyone recognized Ji Chengxue, even though he was the emperor of the empire. He was like an inconspicuous pedestrian walking along the street. Those who brushed past him were the people who were busy trying to survive.
The Carefree Mansion was located in a remote corner of the Imperial City.
Ji Chengxue arrived and stopped for a long time. Xiao Meng, who was standing behind him, also followed Ji Chengxue's gaze and glanced at the Carefree Mansion. He sighed in his heart.
"General Xiao, let's go in and take a look," Ji Chengxue said. With his hands clasped behind his back, he walked toward the prince's mansion.
A token caused the guards who were about to intercept them to retreat in reverence. The two of them confidently stepped into the building.
The interior of the Prince's Mansion was quite exquisite. In the courtyard, there were birds and swallows flying around. The sound of women's laughter resounded unceasingly. A burly figure surrounded these women and had fun.
"Your Highness, there's someone." Suddenly, a skinny and weak beauty looked doubtfully at Ji Chengxue and Xiao Meng, who were standing in the distance, and said to Ji Chengan, who was still fooling around.
Ji Chengan was taken aback for a moment. He turned his head and saw Ji Chengxue standing straight like a sword. He narrowed his eyes and gave an interested smile.
"Don't worry about them. Let's play." Ji Chengan faintly smiled. He turned around and hugged a voluptuous beauty as he burst into laughter. His laughter resounded throughout the entire King Xiaoyao's Mansion.
Don't you want me to be free and unfettered? Then this empress will show you how carefree I am.
Xiao Meng sighed softly. Ji Chengxue's gaze was obscure and his face was expressionless.
"Let's go." Ji Chengxue calmly glanced at Ji Chengan, who was still playing around with the birds and swallows, then turned around and left.
It wasn't bad for the former high-spirited crown prince to be a carefree king. At the very least … he wouldn't have to face the cruelty of fratricide.
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The next day, serpent-woman Yu Fu woke up very early. Her father and Ah Ni had already left the Imperial City and returned to the serpent-men tribe. Now, she was the only one left in the Imperial City. However, she wasn't afraid at all. Instead, she was very excited.
Instead, she was very excited because she would soon be able to learn culinary skills from Owner Bu.
Yu Fu carefully groomed herself in front of the mirror many times. She tried her best to present her most beautiful appearance. She was originally a delicate beauty in the serpent-men tribe, so her meticulous dressing made her even more beautiful.
She didn't put on too much makeup because she knew that Owner Bu disliked makeup. He felt that it would affect the taste of the dishes when he was cooking.
She walked out of the inn and opened the oil-paper umbrella. Her green-scaled serpent tail swayed as she slowly walked toward the alleyway of the Imperial City.
The Imperial City was much more prosperous than the serpent-men tribe, but it was also much more hurried than the serpent-men tribe. The humans here came and went in a hurry. There wasn't the friendly greeting of neighbors in the serpent-men tribe, which made people feel a little unfamiliar.
She held the oil-paper umbrella and wandered alone on the bustling streets of the Imperial City.
The spring rain fluttered in the air and occasionally seeped into people's necks, bringing with it a faint coolness that made people feel refreshed.
Walking along the alleyway, Yu Fu arrived in front of the store. The big black dog in front of the door was still munching on the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs in its porcelain bowl. Yu Fu smiled knowingly and swayed her serpent tail as she entered the store.
Ouyang Xiaoyi, who was recording the customers' orders, immediately snorted and turned her head away when she saw her.
Bu Fang had just walked out of the kitchen. His hands were still stained with water. After wiping them off, he nodded at Yu Fu.
"Wait a moment. I will teach you when the opening hours are over. In the meantime, help Xiaoyi record the customers' orders," Bu Fang said.
Yu Fu nodded obediently and swayed her serpent tail as she moved closer to Ouyang Xiaoyi.
Ouyang Xiaoyi turned her head away unwillingly. She was jealous because the smelly boss had chosen Yu Fu and not her.
Yu Fu didn't mind. She had come to the store many times and was quite familiar with Ouyang Xiaoyi. She knew this lass's temperament and knew that she would definitely have a happy expression later.
Bu Fang glanced at them and the corners of his mouth curled up. He returned to the kitchen.
"Owner Bu, one serving of Red Braised Meat, Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, and Fish Head Tofu Soup." Yu Fu's gentle and refreshing voice traveled into Bu Fang's ears.
Bu Fang was taken aback. He wasn't used to it. Usually, it was Ouyang Xiaoyi, that carefree lass, who called him that. This time, the style was somewhat different.
However, it wasn't a big deal. After being stunned for a while, Bu Fang resumed cooking the dishes.
The aroma wafted out of the store, making the atmosphere of the store even richer.
As the sun set, the busy store finally closed for the day. Bu Fang pulled a chair over and sat at the entrance. He rested for a while and looked at the setting sun. He let out a light breath.
Inside the store, Yu Fu and Ouyang Xiaoyi were huddled together. Their little heads leaned against each other and they laughed from time to time. Ouyang Xiaoyi's big eyes were squinted into crescent moons as she laughed happily.
After the two lasses rested for a while, Ouyang Xiaoyi waved goodbye to Bu Fang and Yu Fu. She left the store and skipped back to the Ouyang Manor.
Inside the store, only Bu Fang and Yu Fu, who had once again become reserved and restrained, were left.
"Don't be nervous. Relax. The state of mind has a great impact on one's culinary skills." Bu Fang glanced at the reserved Yu Fu and said calmly.
Yu Fu's body immediately stiffened. She bowed toward Bu Fang and replied in a serious manner.
The corners of Bu Fang's mouth curled up. This lass.
"Today, I will teach you the Egg-Fried Rice that you practiced yesterday. However, the Egg-Fried Rice that I will teach you is different from the one you learned yesterday. I hope you can comprehend it as soon as possible." Bu Fang stood up and stretched his body.
Yu Fu's body stiffened again. She bowed toward Bu Fang and replied in a serious manner.
"Relax. It's not like I will eat you." Bu Fang was slightly speechless. He said calmly and then closed the store's door.
Bu Fang walked to the entrance of the kitchen. He paused for a moment and hooked his finger at Yu Fu, who was still standing in the distance. He said, "Follow me into the kitchen."
"This is the first time I let an outsider into my kitchen."
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