Feng Yu Jiu Tian Volume 15 Chapter 8.4

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As the Crown Prince of Tong, Qing Li held a distinguished position, therefore he occupied a seat opposite of Qing Zhang.

He simmered in anger as he watched Qing Zhang swagger presumptuously like a king. However, he still held himself back. Since he already planned to bring down Duke Ming, he could not openly tear his mask down at the moment. He drank his cup of wine and waited until everyone else finished before smiling crookedly and opened his mouth to speak. “Royal Uncle has said it correctly. Our Tong and Xi Lei have been fighting each other for years and have spent countless resources. This time, Xi Lei’s king has generously sent an ambassador in order to make peace. It truly is a happy occasion worthy of celebration.”

He turned towards his beloved concubine, Shang Yi, who refilled his cup with wine. Then smiled at the guest from Xi Lei sitting in the neighboring seat. “Ambassador Hao, Assistant Su, let us drink this wine as a toast for your King’s health and safety.”

His toast was not intended for Rong Tian but rather the man who ceased the throne, Rong Tong.

Hao Yuan Jiang was already a senior in terms of age and had been serving as an official in Xi Lei for several years, he was a calm and calculating man. He held a cup in both hands and responded politely, “Thanks to your Highness, Prince Qing Li.”

The assistant, Su Jin Chao, the one said to be Rong Tong’s bosom buddy, was around the same age as Rong Tian. His appearance was that of a handsome and refined young master, however his pale complexion made him look poor and unhealthy. The outline of his chin gave off a harsh and mean impression.

When Rong Tian was in power, he had refused to promote him, but now he had shot up to the position of assistant diplomat. In a high-spirited and frivolous manner, he accepted Qing Li’s wine and ordered a maid to fill up his own cup to make a toast. “With this cup of wine, I sincerely, on behalf of my king, offer respects to your Highness, Qing Li. I hope for your Highness to ascend to the throne sooner. With our alliance, your Highness has no need to worry since Xi Lei will lend a hand when needed.”

“My sincere thanks!” Qing Li’s expression was that of excitement.

Qing Zhang’s face turned slightly unsightly for a moment, but the old fox would not publicly offend the representatives from Xi Lei. “Haha,” a sound of laughter came out as if he was a person from the older generation trying to lecture someone younger. “Qing Li should be reprimanded. We have three honoured guests who have arrived from afar, yet you have only paid your respects to one. How do you explain your neglecting of the two esteemed guests?”

“Royal Uncle, we should be drinking together slowly.” Qing Li then toasted a drink for He Di.

 “Prince He Di, I toast a cup for you and wish for Dan Lin’s royal family eternal peace and tranquility.”

Among those occupying a seat of honour, He Di was the most laid-back. His body was already leaning on the comfortable pillow with a beautiful attendant on his side serving him wine. Listening to the toast Qing Li made, He Di knew the fool was trying to flaunt his power in front of Tong’s bigwig officials. Deep within his heart, he could not help but sneer at the man.

Although he only felt contempt towards the man, on the surface, not even a trace of that feeling could be seen. He languidly sat up straight and took a cup of wine. “Thank you, your Highness.”

There was a spark of light in his eyes that he could not restrain when his line of sight landed on a man behind Duke Ming on the opposite side. 

He had a strong and smooth line of muscles. Despite his kneeling position, his body looked like it could leap up at any moment with the full explosive power of an untamed leopard.

However, the expression on his face showed signs of undying loyalty, his conduct strict and upright.

Stubborn and resolute. Brave and bold. Unflinching even in the face of death.

Such a person, he wondered what kind of captivatingly humiliated expression he would show if his *** was lightly provoked by his tongue.

[TLN: The author censored it.... I wonder where the tongue goes..ha ha]

He Di was absorbed in his own wicked thoughts, leading to a reaction from the thing below. Even his throat could not help but burn from thirst and desire.

“Wine.” He lazily spit out.

A beautiful and delicate hand eagerly moved attentively, holding a cup to his lips.

The mellow taste of wine flowed down his throat but could not eliminate the feeling of thirst and hunger.

However, he was not anxious. He enjoyed the thrill of the chase. Like a wild animal stalking a struggling antelope, the feeling before biting at the prey’s neck was similar to the expectation that pirates feel when coming across a merchant ship carrying treasures. They quietly stalk the ignorant prey until nighttime before they completely gain possession of what they coveted. 

A young man who was bold and fierce. Zi Yan, you belong to this Prince.

A wickedly evil smile escaped from his lips.

He really loved Zi Yan’s unwilling expression.

“Ah,” He Di slowly said, “As it turns out, Duke Ming, there are various affairs involved with the peace treaty that need to be taken care of with the emissary that will be dispatched to Dan Lin. It is better to deal with them sooner since he is already here. After the banquet, I hope you can send him over to discuss them properly with Kong Liu.”

[TLN: I admit I am confused and maybe I have made inconsistent designation on this few characters. It’s so ancient and I am not keen on researching. So let’s just let loose k. The terms were, Hao Yuan Jiang : ambassador , Su Jin Chao: secondary assistant of the ambassador – can be written as diplomat and assistant diplomat. Then there’s Zi Yan: special envoy and emissary.]

“This…”

Feng Ming was slightly startled.

It was not that he was unwilling to let him go, but to immediately send Zi Yan to them, was that not a tiny bit impatient.

As he hesitated, a sweet voice of a woman interrupted. In a polite and gentle manner, the voice asked, “Prince He Di is truly hard-working. Even during such a banquet you are still bringing up political affairs. I wonder what kind of peace treaty has been made that makes your Highness impatient enough to speak of it at this moment.”

The woman who spoke up was actually Prince Qing Li’s fei, Princess Zhang Liu.

[TN: Fei – Imperial concubine or Wife of a Prince.]

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