Thats it for the first batch! The rest of the chapters will co out individually at a slower pace. I hope that was enough to hook you on this amazing story!
Modified version? Whats that? Here is a note on the different versions of Nirvana in Fire.
Qilin? i Changsu laughed. Take a look at , Princess. Do you think that I have anything to do with the odd-looking creature?
You still have the heart to laugh? Princess Nihuang looked at him with admiration. Langya Hall has never been wrong with their comnts. Of course one would rather believe it to be true than otherwise. This would be a simple matter if it were rely a Prince amassing talent under his command. If you were to refuse, he would not pursue further. However, your predicant turned ssy with the comnt of qilin prodigy. Before obtaining you, both Princes will persist in their efforts. However, once one of them succeeds, then the side that failed will inevitably attempt to destroy you with all their powers. Do you feel nothing else for this situation?
Of course I do, responded i Changsu seriously. I feel that the Langya Hall Master must have a grudge against .
Princess Nihuang cracked a smile. She half turned and leaned against the railings. Her eyes were shimring with light. After eting with you, I actually believe that perhaps the Langya Hall Master is right once again
Please, Princess. i Changsu bowed hastily, Your Highness should not have any grudges against . I am already on a bed of coal, please do not light the fire.
This fire has been burning for quite awhile now. I recomnd you to pick a side quickly.
And therefore be killed quickly by the other?
At least this way, one person will protect you with all his might. Isnt that better than having both of them giving up and trying to kill you together? Princess Nihuangs tone suddenly turned cold, Who will you pick? The Crown Prince or Prince Yu?
A look of extre pride appeared on i Changsus face. It disappeared in an instance, and he was once again that idle and sickly young man. A talent must select his lord to perform deeds. Didnt you co to Jinling to gain achievent? ask Princess Nihuang slowly.
How can I think about achievents with this sickly body? I only wanted to rest for a little while.
You ca to the royal capital to rest? Princess Nihuangs eyes looked into the distance. She spoke mockingly, Mr. i of East River is unusual indeed. You really know how to select a place.
i Changsu ignored her ridicule and responded mildly, Your Highness appears to be unexpectedly concerned about the politics of Court.
Princess Nihuang whipped her head back. Her clear eyes glared fiercely at i Changsu. Her strong presence was like a raging fla under which an average person would imdiately cower.
Yet i Changsu returned her gaze calmly, a smile lingering on his lips.
After awhile, Princess Nihuang finally withdrew the fury she purposefully emitted. She grunted and answered coldly, The Mu family has been guarding Yunnan for generations. One can say that it and the Royal Court exist in mutual dependence. The future direction of Court has great impacts on our principality. Why shouldnt I be concerned?
In my opinion, i Changsu bowed, The changing of the throne had no impact on Yunnan in the past. Regardless of who ascends the throne in the future, the Mu family who guards the southern border would not be touched easily. Why would Your Highness be so concerned with the battle for the throne?
Princess Nihuang did not answer this question. Instead, she roared with laughter. Although she was a woman, her bright and spirited deanor was filled with the pride and dignity of a prince, much worthy of admiration. One could imagine how stunning she would be on the battlefield as she heads an attack like a storm of fire. If the young Prince who recently inherited the title possesses half the grace and dignity of his sister, then it would be more than enough to ensure Yunnan to be the most secure principality of the world.
i Changsu moved his brows, and understood this female general of the southern border.
True, the Mu family of Yunnan was loyal to the Court, but the Court also needs to be able to appease them. Princess Nihuang was a hero amongst won. How could she bow her head to just any master? How could she not co to see the character of the future Emperor and how he obtains the throne?
Princess Nihuang turned after restoring her composure. Mr. Su, she said, Would you like to do a favour?
i Changsu replied hurriedly, If Your Highness has any instructions, I will endeavour to complete them.
The Emperor has given an edict that only the top ten candidates from the martial arts tournant will be qualified to take part in the literary tournant. I would like to ask you to be the examiner in the literary tournant and help rank the people asking for my hand.
i Changsu was very surprised by this request, and his first reaction was to tactfully decline. The literary tournant is decided by the Emperor. How could I interject?
Mr. Sus talent is so widely known, His Majesty will not oppose it. Princess Nihuang gazed into the distance, and there was a hint of softness. Everyone encourages to marry, saying that I must do so eventually as a woman. It wouldnt do any harm to select carefully, would it?
i Changsu pondered for a mont and asked, Is the ranking in the literary tournant used to determine the order in which they compete with Your Highness?
Yes. The victor from the literary tournant will have the first opportunity to compete with . If he wins, then the following nine will not have a chance.
What if he loses?
Then the next person will step up. If none of the ten can win against , then I wont be married off this ti. Princess Nihuang sneered, as if she had long seen the ending she spoke of. Will you agree?
i Changsu knew that it would be useless to try to be low-key in such conditions. He wasnt afraid to take the lilight. He nodded slowly and shifted his gaze upon the stage, where flashes of blades never stopped. He sighed, It would be great if there was a fated one for Your Highness amongst these n
Princess Nihuang stepped closer and stood shoulder to shoulder with him. Her eyes remained upon the battles below. As if speaking to herself, she asked quietly, Why didnt you join?
? i Changsu chuckled. With a body like mine, Im afraid I would be sent flying in the first round. By that ti, I wouldnt be able to be a qilin. It would be pretty fortunate if I dont turn into a pancake
Princess Nihuang burst with laughter at his descriptions. Mr. Su is really humourous. I wonder, what is your ailnt?
It is just a chronic illness, currently not life-threatening, answered i Changsu smoothly. He continued to watch the crowd below. Suddenly, sothing made his lashes quiver slightly and his gaze wavered. His movents were minute and disappeared without a trace, but a person like Princess Nihuang noticed imdiately. She followed his eyes and searched for awhile, but couldnt determine what he saw.
The Phoenix Building is ultimately not a place for to stay long. If Your Highness has no further instructions, it would be best for to return to the tents below, said i Changsu warmly. Besides, if the qilin does not return, wouldnt the Crown Prince and Prince Yu beco restless in their wait?
That is true. Its better for you to see them soon, nodded Princess Nihuang. She smiled, Then I will not keep you further. Please do as you wish.
i Changsu bowed in departure, and the female general who usually does not pay much mind to nobility actually bowed in return. The two went separate ways. One returned to the Warm Hall, and the other went directly down the stairs. Feiliu naturally followed.
A long corridor connected the side exit of the Phoenix Building and the entrance of the tented area. Guards stood attentive outside the walls, and the passage was extraordinarily quiet. i Changsu walked slowly with his head lowered in thought. He only raised his head when Feiliu gasped Ah! behind him, and saw the strong build walking towards him.
As the Commander of the Royal Guards, ng Zhi was in charge of the safety of the Royal Palace. His responsibilities were hefty with the Emperor present, and he needed to patrol the area with extra caution. However, as the commander, he of course knew that i Changsu entered the Phoenix Building under summons from the Grand Empress Dowager. So, he did not interrogate i Changsu as they t, instead greeted him with a smile.
i Changsu gave a soft smile as well, and nodded in greeting. The two man each had their business to attend to. It was as if the two t by coincidence. Neither party appeared to have the intention to stop and make small talk.
Yet, in the brief mont when their two shoulders brushed by each other, i Changsus lips parted. He emitted a very quiet but very stern phrase:
Listen, tell those two to go back!
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