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Chapter 58: First to Come, First to Quarrel
Qianhe Liyou left the matters of the Medical Academy to Long Xizhao, all the preparatory activities having already been put into action. Yun Tailing had already participated in these preparatory activities and had obtained the Imperial decree. He could go out of the palace at any time to handle matters and did not need to report his actions, giving him great authority.
Because of the Medical Academy, Yun Tailing and Long Xizhao came into contact more frequently than before. Long Xizhao had a lot of good impressions of this seemingly peaceful and harmonious concubine, who was actually extremely tough and always willing to learn. After these contacts, she became even more amazed at his medical accomplishments and in addition, Yun Tailing was gentle, approachable, smart and tactful, yet also persevering. When he used such qualities when dealing with many problems, it was even more impressive. Long Xizhao could not help but start to admire the Empress’ vision. At the beginning, she was a little hesitant about the Empress’ appointment. Not only was he a man, but he was also a concubine of the Imperial harem. Was he truly suitable and did he possess the abilities to handle such an important matter? Now it seems that the Empress really deserved to be the Empress, her vision was really quite unique.
However, while there were many good points, there were also headaches and disadvantages to this appointment. For example, the man glaring and staring in front of her. She did not know why, but every time his eyes landed on her, she would always feel her body turn cold all over. It was like being stared down by a poisonous snake.
“Young Master Liu Jin, can you stop always staring at me?” Long Xizhao could not endure it any longer. Due to Yun Tailing’s participation this time around, Feng Xue, who had grown close to Yun Tailing, had also participated in the matter. Naturally, his companion, Liu Jin would follow. At the moment, they were discussing the issue of the Medical Academy’s address and location, but Liu Jin had been staring at Long Xizhao the entire time, making her feel chilly and uneasy.
It could not be blamed on her timidness, but rather who let those pupils of Liu Jin’s eyes be so strange? The trace of gold in his eyes made people feel that he was a surreal presence. Add on his overly enchanting appearance….it was truly a calamity ah.
But calamities were merely calamities and the men here were all men from the palace, so naturally they were men that belonged to the Empress. She did not dare to have any ideas.
“If you aren’t looking at me, how do you know that I am looking at you?” Liu Jin’s voice was also extremely unique, the flavor of temptation infused into the icy tone, making people feel the illusion of a dual sky of ice and flame.
Long Xizhao had come across Liu Jin several times, but every time, she felt strange and extremely uncomfortable. As for Young Master Feng Xue next to him, he gave off a much softer feeling. Although his silver hair and gray eyes did not look like an ordinary person, his soft words revealed an aura that made people feel comfortable and assured.
“Young Master Liu Jin, if I have done something to provoke you, you can just say it.” Ignoring Liu Jin’s rude rhetorical question, Long Xizhao politely and gracefully responded.
“You did not provoke me.” Liu Jin replied and shook his head, looking extremely firm and sure. After all, Long da-ren had not said a few words to him, how could he have been provoked?
“Then, Young Master Liu Jin, is there anything you are dissatisfied with?” Liu Jin’s gaze looked to be very guarded against her and it was the kind of unabashed, blatant guarding against. Seeing it, she just wanted to pretend she had not seen it.
When Liu Jin heard Long Xizhao’s questioning, he looked at Feng Xue on the side. But, Feng Xue only raised his silver eyebrows and smiled, looking like he had nothing to do with him. The annoyed Liu Jin snorted, “There is obviously dissatisfaction, but I won’t tell you!”
Long Xizhao chanted to herself: My temper is good, and will not lower myself to a child’s level!
“Please do not become angry, Long da-ren. Little Jin is just taking some anger out on me.” Feng Xue intercepted the situation and smiled apologetically at Long Xizhao.
Liu Jin snorted and looked at Long Xizhao with a dissatisfied expression, “Long da-ren, both Little Ling and Little Xue are people who belong to the Empress. Although the Empress is not that good, but do not have wishful thinking, do you understand?”
“Little Jin!” Feng Xue gave a low hiss and with a tinge of embarrassment etched into his face, he hurriedly explained to Long Xizhao, “Do not listen to Little Jin’s nonsense.” Then he turned his head and scolded Liu Jin, “Little Jin, how many times have I told you? Long da-ren is an upright gentlewoman, don’t talk nonsense!”
“Hehehe, so that’s the case. It seems that Young Master Liu Jin has misunderstood something. Each of the Young Masters here are the Empress’ people, how could one daire to vainly attempt such a delusion? If it was just this matter, Young Master Liu Jin need not be so vigilant and guarded.” It was not like she wanted to lose her life. How dare she wish to make a move on the Empress’ people? She did not even dare to take a second look at them, so she did not wrong them accidentally. If the Empress caught wind of this, it would become quite troublesome.
“One may know a person for a long time without understanding his true nature!” Little Jin did not appreciate the kindness, but still glared at Long Xizhao with a defensive and guarded expression. He would never trust others, especially women. He had suffered due to a lack of credibility before, he would never trust anyone that easily from now on!
To trust this thing, they needed to be repeatedly put to the test and pass them . That way, it would become a more precious form of trust.
“Do you need this humble self to vow this, Young Master Liu Jin?”
“A mere vow is not credible, but I am not too worried about it anyways.” Liu Jin said nothing was believable, making it clear that he did not put Long Xizhao’s character in his eyes.
“Why must you do so?” Not letting her go by staring at her, then why were you saying you weren’t worried? Then was it saying it was because she had no charm?
“It is obviously because Little Ling and Little Xue only wholeheartedly like the Empress and you wouldn’t get a share of that affection. Even if you like them and are affectionate towards them, they will not even care about you.”
“Yes, Yes, Yes, everyone knows the thoughts these two Young Masters have towards the Empress. But as for Young Master Liu Jin, if you also like the Empress, you must….sigh, the Empress likes more sensible Young Masters.” Long Xizhao had originally said this with good intentions, but before she had even finished her sentence, she received an angry look!
“Who said I like that person, I don’t like her! They only like her because they are stupid!” Liu Jin’s tone was filled with unwillingness. He seemed to have some opinions about Qianhe Liyou, which aroused Long Xizhao’s interest.
“If you cannot eat grapes, one will say the grapes are sour. Alas, people nowadays are too dishonest.” As for the Empress, she did not dare to ask about it, but she reckoned that this frank tempered Liu Jin would definitely be unable to resist retorting…
Sure enough, Liu Jin unconvincingly said, “You are not upright and dishonest, you look like a fox. Women are not good things, I would not like someone so stupidly.”
“Little Jin! That’s enough, stop messing around. If you do not want to stay here, go out and play, do not interfere with our business talks.” Feng Xue finally could not help crease his brows and scowl. How could these emotional matters be discussed on this occasion? Clearly knowing that Long da-ren was astute like a fox, but still stupidly falling for the trap. It would be strange if he was not stupid!”
“Little Xue, do not be angry, I just won’t say anything!” Liu Jin was extremely afraid of incurring Feng Xue’s wrath. When he saw Feng Xue’s facial expression, he immediately sat upright and stilled, his lips tightly closed together, no longer speaking.
Feng Xue looked at Long Xizhao with a dumbfounded look that looked halfway between crying and laughing, “Long da-ren, let us continue to discuss.”
“En, good….”
While everyone started to discuss again, Yun Tailing seemed slightly distracted on the side. In addition to dealing with business affairs, he was recalling what Liu Jin had said just now….Liu Jin had said he liked the Empress….Wer the feelings he had towards the Empress love? He had always thought it was not, but now he was becoming confused….