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Chapter 311 Qi Huai's Side Story 5

Their affair couldn't escape the emperor's notice at all. In just one week, Yun Fuzhao was summoned to the palace by the emperor.

He raised an eyebrow, looking at Yun Fuzhao and said, "You and Qi Huai..."

Yun Fuzhao was startled. "Father found out so quickly?"

Qi Huai chuckled, "There's nothing in this world that I don't know. Besides, I knew all along that the two of you would end up together."

"Why do you say that?" Yun Fuzhao asked curiously, "What else does Father Emperor know?"

The emperor gave her a knowing look. “I know far too much. You’ve forgotten, you two actually met a long time ago.”

Yun Fuzhao looked somewhat bewildered. "When did this happen? I have no recollection of it."

"With your carefree nature, what could you possibly remember?" the emperor said. "Back then, my power base was not yet secure, and the Qi family was the most powerful clan. But they remained neutral, and no matter how much I tried to persuade them, I couldn't get them to take sides."

Until one day, when I took you to a temple to burn incense, we happened to run into Qi Huai, who was recuperating there.

A faint smile appeared in the emperor's eyes, "You're so young, and you're already a little lecher. When you saw Qi Huai, you grabbed his robe and wouldn't let go, and you even insisted that he be your consort..."

After hearing what he said, Yun Fuzhao had a vague impression.

Judging by their ages, Qi Huai wasn't much older than her at the time; he must have been around thirteen or fourteen.

She suddenly remembered the few words Qi Huai had said to her before, and now that she thought about it, she realized that he had been subtly criticizing her.

The emperor said that after that incident, the Qi family surprisingly relented and became the strongest backer of the royal family.

Yun Fuzhao completely forgot about the incident after leaving the temple. The emperor wanted to remind her of it, but Qi Huai stopped him.

The Emperor said, "At that time, he only said this: 'Your Highness can't remember, which only means that she didn't take it seriously, and I shouldn't have presumptuously believed it.'"

Yun Fuzhao blinked, bid farewell to her father and empress, and went to find Qi Huai.

He was sitting in the courtyard reading a book when he saw Yun Fuzhao arrive, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. "Your Highness, what brings you here..."

“I heard it all from my father,” Yun Fuzhao stared at him, “How old were you back then, and you already had feelings for me?”

Is she really that charming?

Qi Huai was taken aback, then understood what she meant from her words. He shook his head, "Not at that time, I just thought you were cute."

Although Qi Huai was the eldest son of the Qi family, he was not favored. From the moment he was born, he was embroiled in the power struggles and intrigues within the household.

He was not a kind person, and he understood that the Qi family was far from being as glamorous as it seemed. If he wasn't careful, he could be devoured by the people inside.

So he worked hard to become stronger, and as he grew older, his intelligence was recognized by his father, Qi. He gradually gained a certain degree of influence in the household.

He met Yun Fuzhao when he was at his most exhausted, otherwise he wouldn't have sought refuge in the temple for peace and quiet.

Qi Huai still remembers the look in Yun Fuzhao's eyes when she said those words; they were bright and sparkling, and she was completely focused on him.

He knew that children's interests were simple, and it was precisely because of this simplicity that he, in a world of danger and deceit, found them precious.

“Actually, I went to your coming-of-age ceremony too.” Qi Huai looked at her. “At that time, you were surrounded by stars, like a cloud in the moon.”

He smiled slightly, "It's not like back then when she was tugging at my clothes and all she could see were my little girls."

Yun Fuzhao felt a bit awkward. She sat down next to Qi Huai, propped her chin up, and looked at him. "Then why don't you come to me first?"

She carefully considered her words, "If you came, I would definitely be so captivated by you that I would lose my bearings."

She had only seen a few beauties back then. If Qi Huai had really come looking for her then, she would have been even less able to resist.

"I won't look for one," Qi Huai chuckled. "I don't like fickle girls."

Yun Fuzhao was truly wronged. There were indeed some rumors circulating in the palace at that time, but she felt there was nothing to explain. She and the beauty were completely innocent.

"You're just making baseless accusations against me again," Yun Fuzhao said, somewhat displeased. "Everyone has a love of beauty. That's unavoidable, you know."

Qi Huai grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. "I know. That's why when Father asked me whether I wanted to pursue a career in literature or martial arts, I chose literature. Because I was afraid that leading troops into battle would ruin my appearance..."

He looked down at Yun Fuzhao, "Your Highness doesn't like me anymore."

Yun Fuzhao choked, unsure of what to say.

"Now that His Majesty is aware of our affair," Qi Huai said softly, "when will Your Highness fulfill the promise you made in our childhood?"

Yun Fuzhao didn't react for a moment until she saw the emotion in his eyes, and then she realized, "It's up to you, I'm fine with anything."

Qi Huai was not very satisfied with this answer, but he didn't expect this blockhead to say anything touching.

"Your Highness should think carefully. If Qi Huai enters the Princess's residence, those beauties won't stay until the next day."

Yun Fuzhao coughed, attempting to bargain, "Can't I even keep it in the mansion for display?"

Qi Huai gave a forced smile, his voice almost squeezed out from between his teeth, "No."

He grabbed Yun Fuzhao, saying, "I am petty and cannot tolerate others. Your Highness can only have me by your side for the rest of your life."

……

After the two returned to the upper realm after their tribulation, Yun Fuzhao was still a little shaken off. "Being an emperor is too tiring. Next time I need to go through a tribulation, I must choose an easier one."

Qi Huai chuckled, "You did a great job."

Yun Fuzhao never expected that her emperor father, who had survived the tribulation, would actually pass the throne to her. With the Qi family in control, no one dared to question it.

Thus, Yun Fuzhao also experienced the joy of being an emperor.

The year Qi Huai ascended to heaven coincided with Yun Fuzhao's preparation to descend to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation.

When powerful beings in the upper realm get bored, they often choose to go to the lower realm to find some amusement. Tribulation is naturally one of the essential forms of entertainment.

Qi Huai, who had just ascended to immortality, had just met Yun Fuzhao when he heard that she was going to undergo tribulation. Seeing that they were about to part ways, he was naturally unwilling and insisted that Yun Fuzhao go with him.

"Hey, stop talking."

Yun Fuzhao felt exhausted. She just wanted to be a carefree person, but she was always forced into a competitive environment.

Qi Huai naturally hooked his arm around hers, "Then next time we'll try something easier."

To be honest, this kind of tribulation is very similar to an immersive murder mystery game, with a super strong sense of immersion, and their memories will be erased during the tribulation.

It was like living life all over again.

“Easy, let me think,” Yun Fuzhao slapped his forehead, “I’ve got it! Next time I’m going to be a bandit in the mountains. The kind where I rob the rich to help the poor.”

Qi Huai laughed, "And what about me?"

“You,” Yun Fuzhao glanced at him, “you can just be the handsome young master I kidnapped from the mountain, and take him away to be my wife.”

"..." Qi Huai flicked her forehead, "What are you thinking about all day long?"

"You don't like it? No problem, I have plenty of scripts for you to choose from. Forced marriage, arranged marriage to love, reconciliation after a breakup..."

Seeing that she was getting more and more excited as she talked, her eyes shining, Qi Huai stared at her intently. After she asked which one to choose, he said softly, "I'm willing to do anything as long as it's with you."

If it were with you, those melodramatic and boring scenarios wouldn't be unbearable.