Chapter 167 Spreading Rumors Can Lead to Jail Time
Chapter 167 Spreading Rumors Can Lead to Jail Time
Inside the Feiying Hall, Xin Moyan, supporting her swollen belly, waved to Xie Cangming on the chaise lounge and even let out a burp.
"No, Uncle, I really can't eat anymore."
"Mo'er, I specially ordered people to search for local specialties from all over the country, how much have you eaten?"
He pointed to another rosewood table in the distance, on which were laid out all sorts of pastries. "Look! Mo'er hasn't tried any of those yet!"
Xin Moyan practically surrendered. Although it was really delicious, she couldn't eat until her stomach exploded!
"Uncle, could I take these snacks home with me?"
"Of course! This was prepared for Mo'er. Why don't you bring some for your brother to try?"
She nodded hurriedly, a sly glint in her eyes, and said with a grin, "My brother is in the army all year round, and apart from three meals a day, he rarely eats pastries. The ones Uncle prepared are so delicious, I want my brother to try them too. I also have a good friend who loves pastries. Anyway, there's so much food, Uncle can't finish it all by himself!"
"Hahaha~ Little Mo'er is truly loyal and righteous, Uncle likes her more and more!" Xie Cangming felt that he hadn't smiled as much as he had in the past few years. Why don't we let Mo'er stay for a few days?
In Xin Moyan's eyes, Uncle Xie's flowing white hair, coupled with his zombie-like, bloodless skin, and now his hearty laughter, made him look even more like the White Impermanence...
As the two were deep in thought, a cool, slightly teasing voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Oh! Uncle and nephew are having such a lively conversation, I wonder if I'm disturbing them?"
They all turned to look at the doorway, where a figure in white was approaching. Because he was coming in with his back to the light, Xin Moyan could not see his face clearly until he was right in front of her.
The newcomer had the appearance of a gentle and refined gentleman with delicate features. To her astonishment, he not only had a pair of large, European-style double eyelids, but also two particularly attractive dimples when he smiled. His skin was the same cool white as Uncle Xie's, but with a touch more rosy and human warmth.
Seeing Xin Moyan staring intently at him, Feng Qingyang walked up to her and squatted down, chuckling, "Princess, why are you staring at me like that? Is it because you think I'm pretty?"
"Yes, your eyes are very beautiful." Xin Moyan nodded in praise without reservation, after all, it was the first time she had seen a man with such beautiful double eyelids and dimples.
Upon hearing this, Xie Cangming immediately became displeased. "Hmph! Mo'er, your uncle has seen you twice, why don't you praise your uncle too?"
"That's because the princess has a keen eye; she knows who's good-looking!"
"You need to be disciplined again."
"..."
Xin Moyan watched the two talking curiously, then turned and asked, "Uncle, who is this young master?"
"Ahem! Princess, let me introduce myself. My name is Feng Qingyang, and I am the most famous physician in the four kingdoms." A hint of pride shone on Feng Qingyang's face as he pulled over a chair and sat down next to Xin Moyan.
"Feng Qingyang? The miracle doctor?"
"Uh-huh."
"How miraculous is it? Can it bring the dead back to life?"
"Uh... I've saved quite a few who are half-dead, but if they're truly dead, even a god would have a hard time treating them, let alone a miracle doctor."
"Oh!" Xin Moyan exclaimed with sudden realization, "Dr. Feng, are you Uncle Xie's friend?"
Feng Qingyang raised her eyes and glanced sideways at a resentful man sitting on the seat. Her bright eyes moved slightly as she smiled and replied, "Princess, to be precise, I should be your husband's friend."
"Wh...what husband?"
He chuckled softly in his throat. "Princess, I've heard that the Xuan Prince's mansion is currently undergoing extensive renovations, supposedly in preparation for the upcoming wedding of the Xuan Prince's consort. Since I am acquainted with the Xuan Prince, shouldn't I be considered a friend of your husband?"
It turns out that Feng Qingyang is Xuan Yuan's friend...
Xin Moyan felt her cheeks getting hot. "Dr. Feng, there's nothing between me and Prince Xuan. Don't spread rumors, or I'll have my brother beat you up."
Feng Qingyang was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, laughing so hard that... her body trembled.
"Hahaha~ Princess, if some people heard this, they would probably be so internally injured that they couldn't sleep all night! I didn't expect you to be so interesting. Shouldn't an ordinary woman be embarrassed?"
She shook her head and said seriously to Feng Qingyang, "What embarrassment? This is still far from being settled. To say it out loud is spreading rumors. If more than 500 people spread and discuss it, you'll go to jail. Besides, my brother is still angry. If he hears you say this, he will definitely cut you to pieces with the Azure Water Sword!"
"..." Feng Qingyang's lips and eyes twitched at the same time. When did you have to go to jail for saying a few words?
Xie Cangming glared at him. "Alright, Feng Qingyang, stop teasing my Mo'er."
"When did the princess become yours? Don't forget, if five hundred people hear this, you'll go to jail."
He casually picked up a peach from the incense table and tossed it towards the direction of the gentle breeze; the peach was caught in the blink of an eye.
Feng Qingyang moved closer to her and examined her carefully. "Princess, you are so beautiful and lively. How come I heard that you were plain-looking and of low character?"
"Uh... this is what you call spreading rumors. Do you think those people should go to jail?"
"Well said! The princess is right, I admire her!"
He gave Xin Moyan a thumbs-up and then quickly said with a smile, "Princess, now that you know he is renovating the palace and preparing to marry you soon, are you happy?"
The "he" that Feng Qingyang was referring to was naturally Xuan Yuan. But they haven't even started dating yet, and he's already talking about getting married? That's too fast!
"unhappy."
"Oh? Why?"
There is no reason why.
Xin Moyan stood up, turned around and politely said to Xie Cangming, "Uncle, I really have to go now. Please remember to have these snacks packed up and sent over later!"
"Yes, Mo'er doesn't know the way, Uncle will take you there."
She immediately waved her hands, "No need, no need. Uncle is chatting with Doctor Feng. I'll just find a palace maid to take me there."
"Hmph! You're just afraid Xin Moling will get angry if she sees me, aren't you?"
"Hehe~"
"Uncle isn't afraid of him getting angry! Fine, I'll have someone take you there."
When Xin Moyan followed the palace maid out of Feiying Palace, she ran into Xin Moling. After Yuan Huaijun told him those things, he lost the desire to visit the Empress Dowager and decided to come and find his sister to go home.
"Brother, Uncle Xie treated me to a lot of food, and I even asked him to pack a lot more so that you and Buyu could try it."
He pursed his lips, his tone sounding somewhat helpless, "Yan'er, didn't I tell you to call him Grand Preceptor?"
"But... Uncle Xie is very good to me!"
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