Chapter 26: Untitled
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
His woman? Let the Emperor return her freedom?
What kind of logic was that?
"It's like this. Recently, I've taken a liking to a woman. Unfortunately, she has already been given a decree by the Emperor in the past. I fell in love with her at first sight. It was a one-sided love between the two of us, and we were engaged for life. So, my woman said that I should first bribe the Emperor and then ask the Emperor to return her freedom." Seeing that everyone was puzzled, Bu Jingyu kindly explained.
Once these words were spoken, everyone was stunned once again. The guards near the emperor were in shock.
Meng Yuntian seemed to come back to his senses slightly. He raised his eyebrows slightly, but didn't show any reaction.
Bai Yichen's eyes darkened again. This man did not seem to be as powerful as the rumors said. Instead, he seemed to be pestering her endlessly.
The emperor's expression changed several times. He had heard too many flattering words, but this was the first time he had heard someone confidently say that they wanted to bribe him.
Although his words sounded like a joke, the emperor still asked in a low voice, "Then who is the woman Young Hero Bu is talking about?"
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"She is Lord Hou's beloved daughter, Meng Fuying." Bu Jingyu's eyes looked towards Meng Yuntian, and his voice seemed to be slightly more solemn.
"What? Fu'er?" Meng Yuntian was completely stunned this time. He had never thought that the person Bu Jingyu was talking about was actually Fu'er. How did Fu'er know him, and furthermore?
"You, what did you say?" Bai Yichen was shocked as well. He let out a low growl of disbelief. Now that he looked at Bu Jingyu again, he could not find the slightest trace of his earlier joking manner. It was so serious and solemn that it made one unable to breathe.
"This?" The emperor was also shocked. When he looked at Meng Yuntian and Bai Yichen, he felt a little awkward.
"Lord Hou, I hope that you can help me with my matter with Fu'er." Bu Jingyu didn't pay any attention to Bai Yichen and spoke solemnly to Meng Yuntian again.
Bai Yichen had never been treated so coldly before. His face darkened several times, but he quickly suppressed his anger and said in a low voice, "Nonsense. How could Fu'er know you?"
Bai Yichen's words made some sense. In ancient times, women had limited range of activities, and this Bu Jingyu was a mysterious person. How could the two of them know each other?
Meng Yuntian's eyes dimmed and his expression became more serious. He thought for a moment and said, "Young Hero Bu and Fu'er, I'm afraid it's not possible."
"Haha…" Bu Jingyu did not get angry. Instead, he chuckled. "It seems that my words are not enough to make people believe me. Then let's call Fu'er over and let her say it herself."
Since no one believed him, he had no choice but to invite the female protagonist out. However, there seemed to be a strange glow in his eyes.
"Mm, this is also good." Seeing that Meng Yuntian and Bai Yichen didn't object, the emperor sent someone to pass on Meng Fuying's message.
When Meng Fuying came in and saw the emperor sitting on a chair while the other three men stood in the middle of the pavilion like three-legged cauldrons, she couldn't help but stare blankly.
Initially, she thought that the man would be able to settle this small matter, but she did not expect him to pass it on to her.
Initially, her plan was to 'move' the money out so that Bai Yichen would not be able to hand over the money on time. At that time, she would change into a male outfit to offer the money and use this opportunity to get the emperor to issue a decree to cancel her marriage.
However, she also understood that now that she had the money, she would be able to portray that imposing aura. However, as she was a nobody, her chances of success were only 60 percent.
However, Xuanyuan Ye's words reminded her that Bu Jingyu was absolutely domineering in terms of wealth, status and background. If she asked him to make an appearance, it would definitely be 100 percent successful. Even if she didn't have that sum of money, the Emperor would definitely agree because he didn't dare to offend him.
However, she wouldn't let her father go to the battlefield without the funding.
More importantly, he was a businessman. Between her and him, it was only a fair deal. There was no need to worry about any trouble.
Following what Xuanyuan Ye had said, she went to the inn. To her surprise, she actually managed to find Bu Jingyu and successfully negotiated the conditions.
"Fu'er, you're here." As soon as she entered, Bu Jingyu flashed to her side and naturally placed his hand on her shoulder. Such an intimate action was enough to explain everything.
Meng Fuying's body froze for a moment. Thinking of her current goal, she cooperatively did not move.
Her acquiescence was obvious to others.
At this moment, Bai Yichen's expression was so dark that it could drip water. Especially when he saw Bu Jingyu's hand on her shoulder, he wished he could chop off that hand.
Meng Yuntian's brows furrowed slightly. His eyes were still filled with suspicion because he really could not understand how the two of them ended up together.
"How long has Fu'er known Young Hero Bu?" When he looked at Meng Fuying, Meng Yuntian's eyes were filled with affection, and his voice also became gentler. However, there was a bit of authority in his questioning that could not be refused. After all, this matter was no small matter.
"It's been some time." Meng Fuying was slightly startled and replied ambiguously. After all, she did not know what Bu Jingyu had just said in her absence.
However, her answer verified that what Bu Jingyu said earlier was true.
Meng Yuntian's eyes flickered and he didn't continue asking.
He had been with Fu'er for the past few days when he came back. He knew clearly that Fu'er was very opinionated now. Since she didn't deny it now, this must be her idea. At this moment, he didn't want to interfere.
Moreover, she even selfishly wanted the emperor to end Fu'er and Bai Yichen's marriage.
Although Bai Yichen was outstanding, compared to Bu Jingyu, he was still lacking in terms of aura, not to mention Bai Yichen's previous attitude towards Fu'er.
As for this Bu Jingyu, although he had a cheeky smile the moment he appeared, he clearly knew that this man was even more…
When the emperor saw Meng Yuntian remain silent, he understood. After all, the tacit understanding he had with him for so many years was unparalleled. Since that was the case, he might as well do Meng Fuying a favor. He then turned to Meng Fuying and said in a low voice, "Since Fu'er and Young Hero Bu are in love… then I…"
The corner of Meng Fuying's lips subconsciously twitched. In love? What exactly did that man say to them earlier that suggested the two of them were in love?
However, from the emperor's words, it was obvious that he had agreed. There was no way she would say anything now.
Furthermore, no one dared to interrupt the emperor.
It seemed that the plan was going well.
"Wait a moment." However, at this moment, there was really someone who did not care about his life. Bai Yichen actually interrupted the emperor.
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