Chapter 32 (1/2)

Chapter 32

Unsuitable Term of Addressment

Mo Qi Qi retrieves her eyes in surprise.  She quickly looks at him and gives him an obligatory smile.

Jun Qian Che looks away.

A man wearing the court’s uniform walks in front of them.  The pattern of Qilin is embroidered on his uniform, signifying his position as a first-ranked military official.  He should be this dynasty’s general.  From what she knows, there is a young general in court, his name is—– Han Yi Xiao.  He is Jun Qian Che’s trusted aide.

He is tall and robust, his skin the color of bronze.  His facial appearance is clear and deep, like an exquisite carving.  His eyes are dark and deep, haughty and somber.  He has a demonic charm in him, a completely different category of handsome men.

The man respectfully makes his way in front of them and kneels, “This general greets Your Majesty.”

“Forgo the formality, Official Han.  You have been in the military camp in Sheng Jiang for so many days.   You came back at the right time, you can watch the compet.i.tion together with us.”  Jun Qian Che’s voice is calm.

Han Yi Xiao respectfully answers him, “Yes.”  After that, he goes over to sit in one of the side seats.

With the sound of a drum, the compet.i.tion begins.  The compet.i.tion is fierce.  If men wants to be successful in this ancient time, you have to pa.s.s the imperial examination for scholars and this compet.i.tion for martial arts pract.i.tioners.  They must seize this opportunity.  If they win, they can be glorious and successful.  But if they miss this chance, they will have to live the rest of their lives in obscurity.

That’s why each and every one of them cherishes this chance and tries their best to be the champion.

Right now, it is a compet.i.tion between a group of twos.  If you lose, you’re out.  If you win, you continue fighting.

Mo Qi Qi was initially interested, but after an incense stick of time, the interest fades.  They goes around fighting here and there, her eyes are getting tired watching them.  She yawns, suddenly sleepy.  She leans in to Jun Qian Che and whispers, “Your Majesty, how long will this go on?”

Jun Qian Che replies her with: “The interesting part will come later.  Just be a little patience, empress.”

“Your Majesty, chenqie suddenly has the urge to relieve myself.”  Mo Qi Qi tries to find an excuse to stroll around.

Jun Qian Che replies with a cold, taciturn voice, “Return quickly.”

Mo Qi Qi quickly gets up and leaves.  Seeing Mo Qi Qi leaving, Prince Qi Xian too surrept.i.tiously leaves his seat.

As the compet.i.tion goes on, Jun Qian Che’s eyes falls on the empty seat of Prince Qi Xian, anger slowly bubbling inside him.