Feng Yu Jiu Tian vol. 19 ch. 7 – part 3

Translator: churnie

Teaser: Ziyan kisses He Di

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“How is there any reply? He didn’t see your letter.”

“What?” Ziyan is taken aback, “Why didn’t he see it?”

“I didn’t send it.”

Ziyan ‘Teng’ steps forward in front of him, “You say it again.”

He Di shrugs, “This prince didn’t let Kong Liu to send it.”

“Why did you intercept the letter from this special envoy?”

He Di’s answer stops Ziyan’s breath with anger, “You are my man, I don’t like you always communicate with Duke Ming.”

Ziyan is almost fainted by this shameless bastard, for the sake of heaven and earth, he has never seen such a big talk who disregard the overall situation!

“That letter is extremely important, don’t you know it at all? Changyi and Imperial Uncle have conspired, what happened in Tong’an courtyard is related to Duke Ming’s safety, if Duke Ming doesn’t know about it… .”

“Nonsense,” as soon as He Di heard that Duke Ming is in danger, his anger spontaneously flared out, deliberately acting indifferently, and irritating Ziyan: “Since it is so important, the last time we had a drink together in the brothel, Duke Ming sat opposite you, why didn’t you mention it to Duke Ming? Does it mean The Special Envoy can only write letters but can’t speak?”

Ziyan is taken aback by what he said.

The brothel that He Di talked about was actually Wuliang Fulou. Last time, they did meet Feng Ming there and chatted for a while.

But after all, it was a public meeting there, Ziyan thought that the secret letter had been sent, Feng Ming and others knew the truth a long time ago, but they pretended not to know. In fact, they were secretly planning how to deal with Qing Zhang, so he didn’t mention it in person. Inside the door were all their own people, but who knew if the walls had ears? Knowing that Feng Ming lived in Qing Zhang’s He Qing Prince Palace, if he learnt that his own conspiracy had been revealed, didn’t know what astonishing actions he would make.

(隔墙有耳 the walls have ears: It means that there is also someone eavesdropping across a wall).

Besides, he had no spare time to bring it up during the whole meeting, it was enough to deal with the obscene He Di, who was feeding water and feeding snacks… Remembering the scene of the meeting that day, Ziyan vomits to death right away.

Seeing that Ziyan is refuted by him, He Di teases even more: “You enjoyed the exclusive service of this prince that you forgot to mention it, but the second time you went to Lady Yaoye, how could you forget this important thing? Ziyan ah, you pretend to be a serious and loyal official all day long, but in fact, you’re just a person who wants to seek pleasure and throws Duke Ming’s safety aside. However, this is good, what annoys me most is the loyal minister and filial son.”

Ziyan’s face is red and white, both fists clench, one fist tighter than other.

He doesn’t know what bad luck he has had, in Wuliang Fulou he was tricked by He Di, the second time he met Duke Ming, the consequence was even more resentful, and even Lady Yaoye came to intervene. Because Wen Lan might be poisonous, the group of them rushed there in a hurry, so anxious that they had no time to mention about Qing Zhang matter. When they found Duke Ming who was safe and sound, he was humiliated by Lady Yaoye’s poison.

For this, he couldn’t move at all for a few days, and was used by He Di as a toy in every possible way.

Ziyan hides endless depression and anger in his heart, he looks up at the culprit, but he doesn’t even mean to reflect on his guilt. He also knows that reasoning to people like He Di is like playing the lute to a cow, but he always has to worry about the overall situation, especially the fact that Qing Zhang has hidden hostility to Duke Ming. He has been delayed for many days, and doesn’t inform Duke Ming, in case an unexpected thing happen to Duke Ming, even if he killed himself, he would not be able to atone for his sins.

(对牛弹琴 to play the lute to a cow (idiom): offering a treat to an unappreciative audience)

Thinking of this, Ziyan temporarily refused to argue with He Di about the serious crime of intercepting his letters for the time being, and reluctantly speaks in a negotiated tone: “That being the case, we need to meet and talk with Duke Ming immediately. Qing Zhang has a murderous heart, but Duke Ming regards him as hospitable host, which is very dangerous. You… It’s hateful of you to play with such a thing!”

He Di snorts: “Speaking this and that, you still want to meet Duke Ming. How many times I have said that, I won’t let you see that guy again, he has many guards around him, wouldn’t it be stupid if he couldn’t even deal with The Tong kingdom’s imperial uncle?”

While talking, he stretches out his hand.

Ziyan steps back vigilantly and warns: “He Di, if you dare to knock me out and take me away, after I wake up, I will cut my own throat and jump into the sea, I would rather die than let you touch me again!”

He Di’s eyes lit up and he smiles evilly: “If i don’t knock you out, will you let this prince to touch you casually from now on?”

Since the beginning he’s messing around, Ziyan feels powerless and can only avoid answering, he says: “If you can help me to protect Duke Ming’s life, I will naturally try my best to abide by the covenant between us and keep the Dual luminous sand shipping route well done.”

He Di also knows that he won’t be so negotiable, so he snorts disdainfully, “You’re prudish, don’t you enjoy to be kissed by this prince until you pass out?” Seeing Ziyan’s face change, he quickly sees the wind and sets the helm, changes into a more serious expression, and coughs: “You know what, let’s go on the trip today, This prince has made up his mind and will not change it. As for meeting Duke Ming, don’t dream about it, according to the custom of Dan Lin, you can’t let your private treasures be seen by outsiders casually.”

(见风使舵 see the wind and set the helm (idiom): to act pragmatically; to be flexible and take advantage of the situation)

Ziyan can’t bear it, no longer pays attention to He Di’s nonsense, and goes straight to the door of the room passing by Kong Liu.

He Di goes up to stop him, then raises the corner of his mouth and smiles: “However, about Qing Zhang’s conspiracy, we can send a warning to Duke Ming through Princess Chang Liu. This way is better than if you were knocked out by me and taken away, leaving Duke Ming who didn’t know about the situation to stay at Qing Zhang Palace, right? You always take care of the overall situation, this is the most important time for you to take care of the overall situation, right?”

Ziyan is a little confused, “Doesn’t Princess Chang Liu know about Changyi and Qing Zhang’s conspiracy? You are in the Tong’an courtyard with her and you are allies, how can you not even say anything about the news that has such a bearing on your life”

“There are so many allies of Dan Lin, if I have to take care of everyone’s lives, am I not free every time? Besides..” He Di shrugs innocently. “I’ve been busy taking care of you these days, how can i have time to talk to Princess Chang Liu about Changyi and Qing Zhang’s little conspiracy?”

This person is so heartless and has no pity or sympathy, he regards other people’s lives like dirt, and speaks like he has no qualms about something.

Ziyan is so angry that he felt dizzy and pushes him away to rush out the door.

He Di hugs his waist.

“Okay, okay.” Fortunately, Ziyan isn’t in good health recently and he is not struggling much, He Di gently hugs him and coaxes him casually. “Now let Kong Liu find Princess Chang Liu and explain the matter to her clearly so that she can find a way to remind Duke Ming”

Ziyan still looked angry and he’s confined in the arms by He Di, his eyes burst into flames even more. He Di lifts his chin, gives him a quick and domineering peck on his lips, and sighs exaggeratedly, “Aih, This prince would like to take a step back and allow you to write a handwritten letter to Duke Ming, I rarely do such a loss-making business.”

After a while, he raises his eyebrows again and shows a bad expression. “Hey, don’t be too greedy, This prince already discount the price fully. If you still looks half-dying like this, I might as well show you no manner, knock you out and throw you onto the carriage. Wait till you wake up, you may be able to hear the news that your Duke Ming has been killed by Qing Zhang”.

Although Ziyan is furious, he’s different from He Di after all, he’s considerate of others. As soon as He Di threatened, Ziyan has to restrain himself to calm down, if he really did confront him, his own life doesn’t matter, but if the real news can’t be passed on, what could he do if Duke Ming was really hurt?

After thinking for a while, he has to put his anger back into his chest again, and say to He Di stiffly: “Okay, as you said, invite Princess Chang Liu now and ask someone to prepare the pen and ink, I will leave a handwritten letter to Duke Ming.”

He Di casually agreeing, but his arms are cast like iron, he refuses to let go.

Ziyan waits for a while, but can only speak: “His Highness Prince, please let go.”

He Di smiles shamelessly, “I was hurriedly hug you just now, and my hands seem not to obey me. Why don’t you kiss me, to allow the arms to instantly loosen naturally.”

When encountering such a plague god, Ziyan simply wants to cry but have no tears.

As soon as Kong Liu received He Di’s meaningful look, he goes out to invite Princess Chang Liu. Ziyan is standing at the door, and being hugged by He Di shamelessly. If he delayed for a while and being exposed by Princess Chang Liu, it would be even more embarrassing.

He has been kissed by He Di more than a thousand times, he was embarrassed to death at first time, but now he’s not as resistant as he was at first.

Of course, even if Ziyan is beaten to death, he won’t admit that he likes the scorching feeling when their lips touch each other, but for the sake of the overall situation, he is asked to reluctantly kiss this bastard, lest Princess Chang Liu suddenly appear and make himself more embarrassed….

He Di watches Ziyan’s face turn red, white, purple, colorfully changed, his firm and upright face almost twitch, he thinks he would resist until he died.

Unexpectedly, while Ziyan keeps silent, he raises his head in his embrace, and presses his mouth up without blinking. Even though it’s done like rubbing your mouth quickly, for He Di, it’s a surprise gift.

Fancy that he boasted that he used to travel among countless handsome men and beauties, such a perfunctory kiss, which is really nothing, makes him blank for half a day.

He hears Ziyan asking with frowning, “The prince’s hands still not let go?” He Di only says ‘Oh’ and releases Ziyan as agreed.

As soon as Ziyan escaped from He Di’s arms, he immediately flee without feeling humiliated, he glances at him without fear, and walks to the table pretending that nothing has happened, preparing to write a letter.

He Di feels like a satisfied hunter, he doesn’t allow his beloved prey to leave his eyes even for a moment, and follows him up immediately afterwards.

Usually, no matter how much he dotes on others, he just rewards them with jewelries and silk collection, never thought of being considerate.

Now seeing Ziyan polishing the ink, a merely simple and common action, like seeing the unspeakable beauty in his eyes, he can’t help but being gentle and unexpectedly took the initiative to bring the white silk.

Ziyan dips the pen in the ink, and the white silk has already been laid out, but he waited.

Ziyan also feels strange and feels that he must have another intention, but Ziyan was instructed by Rong Tian and formed the habit of being reasonable, and he could not change it.

Although He Di is not a good person, but as a prince, he personally lays out the silk for his envoy, he can’t help but thank him, “Thank you.”

(The ‘thank you’ here is a formal/polite words of thank you ‘douxie’)

For He Di, this is another great gift that he never thought he could get.

He Di is stunned and almost burst into laugh, “You’re welcome.” He hurriedly says again: “I’ll help you polish the ink.”

“No need to……”

“Yes you need to, you have to write a letter for Duke Ming carefully, there will be no chance in the future, as soon as the 30 days arrived, we…” Aware of Ziyan’s suspicious eyes, He Di immediately shut up and concentrates on polishing the ink.

What a bastard! I am the dignified pirate’s leader of Dan Lin, how come i meet this man, speaking and doing things like a fool? If it goes on like this, even Kong Liu will look down on me.

However, this trivial foolishness tastes a bit like honey, it’s sweet….

Damn it, this is terribly bad!

His Royal Highness Second Prince of Dan Lin, while gently polishing the ink, which is rarely seen in a century, secretly glances at the man who holding a pen and writing beside him, reflecting on whether his shrewd and brave image is really possible to be ruined for this person.

Ziyan has no idea what he’s thinking.

He Di gazes at him possessively, even the blind can feel it. It is not that Ziyan feels nothing, but he’s trying his best not to pay attention to He Di, this prince who can’t be speculated by common sense has consumed most of his mind and is more difficult to deal with than all the pirates in the Dan Lin put together, but the most important thing now is to seize the opportunity to write all the information he knows in detail in the letter to Duke Ming.

In the future, when He Di really took him to Dan Lin, the journey is long and separated by the vast sea, probably even the opportunity to write a letter like this would be rare.

The two people occupy one side of the table, one take a pen to write a letter seriously, and the other one is letting his imagination run wild while polishing the ink, it’s very rare and there’s no tense situation of eye contact and sparks flying everywhere.

This’s a rare moment of peace when Ziyan and He Di get along in private.