AWB Chapter 547 Xie Jingxian: So Strangers It Makes My Heart Flutter
Chapter 547 Xie Jingxian: So Strangers It Makes My Heart Flutter
Deep within the palace, the winds of war grow ever stronger.
Shen Qingyan was impeached by numerous officials and constantly criticized for her repeated interference in court affairs.
Some censors even bluntly stated that she was a woman who brought disaster to the country and the people, a wicked concubine who brought about the downfall of the nation.
At such times, Li Wuyang would be enraged and execute the person who spoke in the palace.
The court officials were all in a state of fear and trembling with anxiety.
At this moment, Xie Jing, the instigator of all this, was drinking tea.
He sat at the table, his long, slender fingers holding a white porcelain teacup, from which osmanthus oolong tea wafted, its fragrance lingering.
Qingbai stood aside and reported softly, "His Majesty has killed three more people today, including the Vice Minister of Revenue who was beheaded in the palace."
"The situation in the court is now entirely under our control. What should we do next?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jing paused, staring at the rippling tea.
"It's time to deal with the army."
For the next month, Xie Jing remained busy every day.
He sent Qingbai with a secret letter to Lin Feng, ordering him to recall the Youzhou garrison commander to the capital in the name of the Ministry of War. He also sent a secret letter to Zhou Shinian, a veteran general in Dingbei.
At the same time, he arranged for people to take over the military provisions in Wuyang and Linchuan, and to have full control over the allocation of military supplies.
The following day, Lin Feng was appointed as the Grand General, effectively in charge of military power, and the orders to transfer troops to the three locations took effect immediately.
The court was thrown into turmoil, yet no one dared to speak out.
The month-long turmoil has finally subsided.
Xie Jing pushed open the door and stepped out. A cool breeze hit him, and he subconsciously frowned.
Only then did I realize that it was already late autumn.
He has been working day and night for days and hardly stepped out of the house. Now, when he looks up, the ginkgo leaves in front of the courtyard have fallen to the ground.
"Young master, be careful of the cold wind."
Qingbai walked over quickly, holding a dark blue cloak in his hand, and draped it over Xie Jing's shoulders.
"Where is Li Sheng?" Xie Jing asked.
I've been so busy lately. I was hoping to finish this quickly so I could have a proper talk with her...
As a result, another month passed in the blink of an eye.
The green cypress bowed its head, remaining silent.
Young master, it's better if you don't know...
Xie Jing turned to stare at him. "Why aren't you saying anything? Where are you?"
Qingbai remained silent.
Xie Jing's gaze darkened, and just as he was about to ask another question, a clear laugh suddenly came from behind the courtyard.
He was startled and immediately turned around to look.
That laughter was clearly Li Sheng's.
Xie Jing immediately strode towards the backyard, his gaze fixed on the slender figure on the swing.
The young girl, dressed in a moon-white brocade dress, sat on a swing, with a maid carefully pushing her from behind.
A silk flower was pinned in her hair. As the swing swayed and her skirt fluttered, she looked up and smiled brightly, her eyes crinkling.
"A little higher—"
She called out loudly, her voice clear and melodious.
Xie Jing's tense brows relaxed instantly, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
But before his smile could fully form, his gaze suddenly fell on Wei Wushuang beside the swing.
Xie Jing's face immediately darkened.
Li Sheng, who was on the swing, was laughing with her head tilted back. She asked the maid to push her up a little higher while she turned to Wei Wushuang and called out.
"Do you dare to swing that high?"
Wei Wushuang laughed, "Of course I dare! If you don't believe me, come down and give up your seat, and I'll show you what it means to fly into the clouds!"
Li Sheng laughed heartily, "I won't allow it! I haven't had enough fun yet!"
The two chatted back and forth, creating a lively atmosphere.
Xie Jing turned to look at Qing Bai and asked coldly, "Why is he still here?"
Qingbai shuddered in fright, "Young Master, you didn't tell him to leave. You've been busy lately, and Wei Wushuang has been keeping Miss Li company. She's been happy... so..."
Xie Jing's face was frighteningly grim, and his gaze was sharp.
He actually let someone take advantage of the situation!
Xie Jing felt an indescribable irritation churning in his chest and immediately took a step forward.
But even as he got closer, Li Sheng still didn't notice him.
In the past, whenever he got close, Li Sheng would always notice him immediately and look at him with sparkling eyes.
But now, she is completely unaware of his presence.
Xie Jing took another step forward, a secret expectation lingering in his heart.
"Thank you, sir!"
Wei Wushuang was the first to turn around and see him, waving and greeting him with a smile.
Only then did Li Sheng notice Xie Jing's figure.
Her previously radiant smile immediately faded. She got off the swing and bowed respectfully to him, saying, "Thank you, young master."
Xie Jing looked at her, his gaze softening slightly.
His gaze lingered on her eyebrows, the side of her neck, and the fabric of her clothes.
I hadn't seen her for two months, and she had lost weight; her cheeks were less round, and her wrists were thinner.
He couldn't help but take another step forward, wanting to get closer to her.
But as soon as he got close, Li Sheng subconsciously took a step back.
Xie Jing froze in place, his chest growing colder and colder, making it hard for him to breathe.
She was avoiding him.
Li Sheng looked at Xie Jing in front of her and blinked.
She did feel a little scared.
Since they became acquainted, the two had never gone two whole months without seeing each other.
For a moment, she didn't know how to face him or how to start a conversation.
Moreover, Xie Jing has really changed a bit.
He became more somber and imposing...
Just standing there, without making a sound, can make people's hearts tighten and feel fear.
He was so unfamiliar that it made me uneasy...
Li Sheng subconsciously lowered her head and clenched the hem of her clothes in her hands.
"What's the matter with you?" she asked softly.
Xie Jing pursed his lips and reluctantly came up with an excuse, "I do have something to do, it's about your sister Shen."
In the study.
Xie Jing poured a cup of tea and handed it to Li Sheng, saying, "We will be leaving Daliang soon."
Upon hearing this, Li Sheng's eyes lit up immediately. "Really? That's wonderful!"
She can finally go back!
Li Sheng took the tea, her fingertips slightly hot, but she didn't put it down. Instead, she looked at Xie Jing.
Only then did I belatedly realize, "Have you been busy with these things lately?"
Xie Jingdian nodded.
Li Sheng looked at him, and her heart softened.
Perhaps it was because of these things that he became so gloomy...
“We are about to leave, but I am worried that there will be problems with the Gu worms. Once Li Wuyang regains his senses, all our efforts will be in vain.”
He looked up at Li Sheng, "Do you have any ideas?"
After listening to Xie Jing's concerns, Li Sheng nodded gently, her gaze becoming calm.
“I have a way,” she said slowly. “The Wuli tribe has a medicine that can keep the Gu worms stable and prevent them from getting out of control.”
"Don't worry, as long as the female Gu doesn't die, the male Gu won't have any major problems."
Xie Jing nodded slowly, "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
"But this isn't readily available; it will take at least five days to prepare, and it will also require a lot of medicinal herbs."
Xie Jing nodded, "There's still enough time. We can take it before we set off."
He walked around from behind the desk, spread a blank sheet of Xuan paper on it, and said calmly, "Write down the medicinal herbs, and I'll send someone to prepare them."
Li Sheng nodded and wrote down the required medicinal ingredients and materials.
She was halfway through writing when she suddenly realized that Xie Jing was standing very close.