Han Yunxi was furious. She wanted to teach Duanmu Baiye a lesson, but Long Fei Ye stopped her.
She thought that Long Fei Ye would personally teach Duanmu Baiye a lesson, but who knew that Long Fei Ye would still remain silent.
Everyone could tell that he was ignoring Duanmu Baiye, but now that Duanmu Baiye was bullying Han Yunxi, what would he do if he didn't say anything?
Should he endure it?
Although he was a foreign guest and couldn't act casually, this kind of tolerance was unlike Long Fei Ye's style.
Could it be because of Duanmu Yao? There were a few precedents, so it was no wonder that Han Yunxi thought so much. Moreover, this time, no matter what the reason was, Long Fei Ye didn't have a need to tolerate Duanmu Baiye!
Duanmu Baiye was also waiting for Long Fei Ye to retaliate. Seeing that he didn't speak, he became even more aggressive. "Duke of Qin, the last time you came to White City was about seven to eight years ago, right? When you sent Yao Yao back, actually, my imperial father had already taken a fancy to you … He never thought that a mere daughter of the Han Family would become the official consort. "
Duanmu Baiye muttered to himself, "It's a pity that Yao Yao was deceived by Jun Yi Xie and ended up in a situation where she couldn't return home. Otherwise, the one to receive you today would definitely be her. Who knows, maybe Duke of Qin could even reunite with your marriage on this trip."
Duanmu Baiye was a man, but his mouth was so cheap, even more so than his sister's!
Han Yunxi's face was gloomy and her hands were clenched. Long Fei Ye could clearly feel her anger, but he only held her hands tightly and didn't say anything.
Han Yunxi didn't plan to refute anymore. Long Fei Ye didn't say anything, so it was meaningless for her to refute Duanmu Baiye.
She lowered her head and felt sad.
Seeing this, Duanmu Baiye became even more smug. He spoke with all his might and didn't stop. In a short while, he had called "Duke of Qin" more than ten times.
The room was silent. Even the Chamberlain of Dependencies was very quiet. He was the only one in a one-man show.
Gradually, Han Yunxi slowly raised her head. In the beginning, she was sad and gloomy, but Long Fei Ye didn't respond even after Duanmu Baiye kept calling him "Duke of Qin, Duke of Qin" for so long. She actually felt like she was listening to a joke.
Long Fei Ye was sitting with his legs crossed like the owner of the house. His domineering aura was natural. He held Han Yunxi's hand with one hand and raised a cup with the other. He was leisurely sipping tea. Duanmu Baiye was standing right in front of him. He was tall and strong, but he didn't give off the feeling of being high and mighty. Instead, he was like an iron man with a hot face and a cold butt.
Duanmu Baiye also felt uncomfortable. He unconsciously rubbed his hands together, not knowing where to put them. In order to hide his awkwardness and nervousness, he finally clenched his fists and let them hang by his side.
He coughed lightly and continued his own words. "Duke of Qin, this crown prince didn't say anything wrong, right?"
However, Long Fei Ye still ignored him. The room was so quiet that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard. Duanmu Baiye was so embarrassed that he couldn't advance or retreat. He subconsciously looked at Official Lin of the Office of Dependencies, only to see Official Lin also looking at him with a blank expression.
However, when Official Lin saw Duanmu Baiye looking over, he hurriedly looked away.
This made Duanmu Baiye even more embarrassed. He was certain that Official Lin was laughing at him.
When had the dignified crown prince ever been ignored like this, especially in front of an official? He finally flew into a rage out of humiliation. "Long Fei Ye, what's the meaning of this? Why are you still putting on airs in my Western Zhou? "
As soon as he said this, Long Fei Ye slowly let go of Han Yunxi's hand. Then, he suddenly slammed his hand down on the tea table, causing the tea set on the table to clatter loudly.
He said coldly, "Official Lin, please inform Emperor Kang Cheng that this prince will be leaving with his airs!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he took Han Yunxi's hand and left. Han Yunxi finally understood that Long Fei Ye was deliberately provoking Duanmu Baiye. This idiot was so stupid. No wonder he was so easily fooled by Chu Tianyin. After all, the Chu clan's smooth career in Western Zhou for the past ten years was more or less due to their connections with this crown prince.
When Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi's figures disappeared through the doorway, the Official of the Office of Dependencies suddenly regained his senses. Frightened, he hurriedly chased after them. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"
"Your Highness Duke of Qin, please wait! Please wait! "
"Your Highness Duke of Qin, please listen to the crown prince's explanation. The crown prince didn't mean it that way. The crown prince was just …"
As Duanmu Baiye listened to the gradually fading voices, he suddenly shivered and completely sobered up.
Heavens, what did he just say?
Previously, he had a grudge with Long Fei Ye, so he could say whatever he wanted. But now that the Long Fei Ye had taken the initiative to visit, Imperial Father was also very much looking forward to it. In order to receive the Long Fei Ye, Imperial Father had been in closed-door discussions with the ministers these past few days.
No matter how unwilling he was, no matter how much his heart ached for Yao Yao, he had to endure it! Moreover, there were many ways to secretly make things difficult for him in his territory. No matter what, he couldn't openly fall out with the crown prince!
Duanmu Baiye wanted nothing more than to slap himself. He … he … how was he supposed to explain this to Imperial Father!
It was over!
Official Lin quickly returned, his face pale with fright. He hurriedly said, "Your Highness Crown Prince, please listen to this official's advice. Hurry and apologize, hurry and go! If the Duke of Qin really leaves, neither of us will be able to explain it to His Majesty. "
Duanmu Baiye was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but he couldn't bring himself to do it!
"Your Highness Crown Prince, hurry and go. If the Duke of Qin leaves the city, it'll really be too late!"
Duanmu Baiye was silent for a long time before he finally said in a low voice, "Official Lin, do you think this crown prince will be able to get her back?"
With Long Fei Ye's temperament, it was impossible for him to turn a big problem into a small one.
Official Lin couldn't be bothered with Duanmu Baiye any longer and promptly made his way into the palace. At this time, Emperor Kang Cheng was still in the imperial study discussing the matter with his ministers.
By the time Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi arrived, it was already afternoon. According to etiquette, the Chamberlain of Dependencies had arranged for them to rest for the night and meet with Emperor Kang Cheng tomorrow morning.
Emperor Kang Cheng had already instructed that a banquet would be held for the Duke of Qin tomorrow night.
As soon as Official Lin reported the matter, the entire imperial study instantly fell silent. After a long silence, Emperor Kang Cheng flew into a rage and swept everything off his desk. He was so angry that he couldn't even speak. He directly rebuked, "Unfilial son! Unfilial son! "
If Western Zhou had enough strength and the Western Zhou crown prince had enough skills, even if Long Feiye took the initiative to visit him, he could still speak rudely.
But Western Zhou didn't have that kind of confidence. Moreover, they were facing the Duke of Qin, Long Fei Ye, whom everyone in Cloud Realm Continent feared.
Leaving aside the losses and costs they would have to pay, once news of this spread, Duanmu Baiye's stupidity would be regarded as the stupidity of Western Zhou's imperial clan!
"Zhen's going to cripple him! Cripple him! "Emperor Kang Cheng raged.
All of the ministers were anxious and nervous as well. General Chu hung his head with a complicated look in his eyes. But soon enough, someone else spoke up. "Your Majesty, hurry and think of a way to salvage the situation before the Duke of Qin leaves the city. This old official boldly suggests that you personally try to persuade him to stay. "
Immediately, someone retorted, "You can't, you can't! You absolutely can't! If Your Majesty tries to persuade him to stay, then Western Zhou will lose even more face once news spreads! Right now, the crown prince needs to go personally. "
Long Fei Ye hadn't proclaimed himself emperor in the south central regions, nor had he recognized the former Tianning and Tian An countries. He'd always used his status as Tianning's Qinwang.
As the sovereign of Western Zhou, it would be inappropriate for Emperor Kang Cheng to personally try to persuade a Qinwang to stay.
"If the crown prince goes, I'm afraid the Duke of Qin will be even angrier. Your Majesty, please reconsider! "
"Your Majesty, you won't lose face if you go. Instead, it'll show that you're a magnanimous man. In this old official's humble opinion, Your Majesty should first depose the crown prince, then chase after the Duke of Qin to show your sincerity! The crown prince's actions first look down on the sovereign's might, second go against His Majesty's will, third go against propriety, fourth go against the nation's culture, and fifth go for disaster. He should be deposed! "
"Audacious! Is the crown prince's removal something you can casually discuss? Your Majesty, His Highness Crown Prince executed Lord Chen's disciple on the spot for kidnapping a common woman. He's exaggerating and using his position to avenge private wrongs. Please punish him severely, Your Majesty! "the Eastern Palace faction immediately retorted.
Such was the power struggle between factions. No good opportunity would be missed. Soon, the two factions began to quarrel. Emperor Kang Cheng's expression grew uglier and uglier as he remained silent.
General Chu, who was also a member of the crown prince's faction, didn't miss the opportunity to interject, "Your Majesty, no matter how reckless His Highness Crown Prince is, he wouldn't be so rude. In this general's opinion, His Highness Crown Prince must've been provoked by the Duke of Qin."
Normally, Emperor Kang Cheng would've listened to these words. Although the crown prince was of the same age as the Duke of Qin, his intelligence and shrewdness were far inferior. It was pardonable that he'd been tricked.
However, Emperor Kang Cheng was currently in a fit of anger. He was already sick and tired of the quarrel between the two factions. When he heard these words, he became even angrier. "Provoked? Why would the Duke of Qin provoke him? Are you planning to tell us that the Duke of Qin came to Whitetown to provoke that unfilial son? "
General Chu had nothing to say in response and resentfully shut his mouth.
Emperor Kang Cheng was furious, but he hadn't completely lost his reason. Without further delay, he stood up and said, "Someone, prepare the carriage. We want to leave the palace incognito!"
Leaving the palace incognito and chasing after the Duke of Qin in private was a compromise and the best method. Firstly, it wouldn't be too humiliating, and secondly, it would show his sincerity.
None of the officials present dared to object. As soon as Emperor Kang Cheng left, Great General Chu hurriedly ordered Official Lin, "Quickly reserve Taoran Restaurant and have the crown prince accompany His Majesty there. Tell His Majesty that he's invited the Duke of Qin to Taoran Restaurant for tea as an apology."
Duanmu Baiye was a big tree in the Chu clan. This tree absolutely couldn't fall!
Long Fei Ye had only just arrived in Western Zhou, but his words had already shaken the Western Zhou court. Regardless of how this matter would end, if word of it got out, no country would dare to slight the Duke of Qin and his wife in the future.
At this moment, Long Fei Ye and Han Yunxi were sitting in a carriage heading out of the city.
Long Fei Ye didn't say anything, but Han Yunxi already knew why he didn't want her to argue with Duanmu Baiye. This guy was deliberately provoking Duanmu Baiye.
"If a big tree like Duanmu Baiye falls, the Chu clan will hate you even more," Han Yunxi said with a smile.
Long Fei Ye had come here to deal with the Chu clan. It could be said that he'd given the Chu clan a great show of strength today.
Long Fei Ye looked at her seriously and asked, "Are you happy now?"
Han Yunxi was stunned. For a moment, she didn't understand what he meant. Unexpectedly, Long Fei Ye continued, "When Emperor Kang Cheng arrives, I'll have him apologize to you."
"This …" Han Yunxi was stunned, but she also understood. Long Fei Ye had schemed against Duanmu Baiye to force Emperor Kang Cheng to apologize!
This guy …
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