"No Wedding Unless Enemies and Lovers" 《不是冤家不拜堂》Chapter 203

 Ru Ge's lips twitched, this princess wanted whatever she saw, for example one time when he was eating in a restaurant, she also ordered the same as him, when he had finished eating and was leaving, she suddenly took the bowl and chopsticks he had used, now the waiters would give him a strange look every time.

It wasn't hard to carve a piece of jade into small bells, but it was hard to find a good coloured jade, let alone each piece of jade was the simple natural product of nature, the patterns in the jade were all one of a kind.

Because of this, he got someone to carved it into small bells, strung onto silk, it became a ornament for the belt around the waist, wherever she went the jade bells would jingle, making him feel she would always remember him.

Ru Yi's gaze on Ji Ling Xue made her feel rather awkward, she was about to change topics when Ru Ge suddenly pulled Ru Yi up, smiling: "I suddenly recall I have something to do, I won't bother you any longer." Having spoken he pulled Ru Yi away by the sleeve.

Ru Yi turned to wave at Ji Ling Xue: "Empress older sister, I'll come see you another day!"

The two of them very soon disappeared among the flowers, Mo Xiang spluttered out a laugh, "Ru Ge and princess Ling Long are very interesting, maybe the emperor conferred a good marriage."

Ji Ling Xue turned the jade bells in her hand a trace of a smile on her lips, Ru Ge pulled Ru Yi away so quickly because he was worried she would give the bells to her?

On the other side, Ru Ge let go of Ru Yi walking away quickly, Ru Yi rubbed the place Ru Ge had held before, a little redness appearing on her cheeks, this was the first time Ru Ge dragged her along, she decided she wouldn't wash this outfit.

Ru Yi came back to her senses, seeing Ru Ge disappear behind the flowers, she picked up her skirt and hurried after him with some effort, "Aiya, wait for me!"

Ru Ge stopped and turned around: "Princess, I think we need to have a proper chat."

Ru Yi nodded, "We are engaged to be wed, it's very estranged for you to call me princess."

Ru Ge said: "Why has princess been following me these last few days?"

Ru Yi lowered her head, twisting her hands in embarrassment, "Because...I want to get to know you, I was scared you'll say I'm too rude...so..." So she cautiously followed him, see what he liked to do usually, eat what, read what books, how many friends he has.

Ru Ge said: "Even though the emperor wants to confer this marriage, the imperial edict has been issued, but we are not yet husband and wife, it's better to keep some distance to avoid people making jokes."

Ru Yi raised her head and pouted, making it clear she felt wronged, "I don't mind that, I grew up at the border, men and women interacted there even when unmarried, besides we're engaged..."

Ru Ge said: "But we're currently at Dongqi's capital, we have to follow the rules here." He turned around ready to leave.

"Wait a moment." Ru Yi asked with red eyes, "Do you find me annoying, just now when you were with empress older sister, you were smiling, only when you're with me, you always have an expressionless face..."

Ru Ge was shocked, he thought he hid it very well, unexpectedly he had unconsciously shown his true feelings, he really did feel relaxed and comfortable with Ji Ling Xue, of course he would smile.

"It's not like that." Ru Ge lowered his eyes.

Ru Yi walked to Ru Ge, pointing at his white hair: "I found a miracle doctor to look into medicines to change white hair to black, why haven't you used them?"

Ru Ge looked at his white hair blowing in the wind, giving a light laugh, "Actually white hair is pretty nice." That way every time Ji Ling Xue looked at him, she would be even more gentle, she would think of the time she spent with him a the bottom of the cliff.

Ru Yi said: "Ru Ge, I like you, even though I don't ask for you to like me straightaway, but please don't hate me." Finished speaking, she raised her skirt and ran off.

Ru Ge stood on the spot uttering: "I really envy you for having the courage to confess..." He didn't even have the chance to confess, and had become sworn siblings with that person.

"Second prince!" A sharp call came from behind him.

Ru Ge turned his head, it was the personal eunuch of Xiao Yi Chen bowing at him, "His majesty invites you to the imperial study!"

Ru Ge nodded.

In the imperial study, Xiao Yi Chen said: "I heard you'll be returning to Dayan?"

Ru Ge nodded, Xiao Yi Chen obviously knew this from the fake Zhi Xue, thinking about Xiao Yi Chen's calm and collected actions ruining his plan, a bitter smile hung on his lips.

Xiao Yi Chen continued to say: "In a few days it'll be the conferring ceremony we have arranged for Ji Ling Xue, if you're here, she would be very happy."

Ru Ge was silent.

Xiao Yi Chen continued: "You've been in Dongqi for so long, a few more days makes no difference."

Ru Ge nodded: "Fine, I'll leave after the ceremony."

Ji Ling Xue, even though I can't give you happiness, but I'll watch over you that day.

Ten days later, the sun shone brightly, Mo Xiang along with a group of maids carried the empress outfit that had just been completed into Chenhua palace.

Since the day Yi Yun deliberately came to see Ji Ling Xue, she didn't set foot in Chenhua palace again, it wasn't clear if it was under Xiao Yi Chen's order, life in the palace was also very monotonous, so much so that she was more relaxed than at prince Chen's residence, days without a group of women in the harem fighting was indeed boring.

After Xiao Yi Chen set up that trap, he was able to make out quite a few of Xiao Yi Mo's henchmen, there was another "purge" in the court, even the spring civil service examination was brought forward and the officials in court conducted themselves cautiously, no one dared to mention again that Ji Ling Xue was not suitable to be the mother of the nation.

Ji Ling Xue turned to see Mo Xiang happily reveal the empress outfit, "Mistress, see if it fits, you have to wear it tomorrow, there can't be any mistakes."

Ji Ling Xue stood up raising both arms, "Come!"

Mo Xiang excitedly told two maids to help her address Ji Ling Xue, after a bit of bustle, Ji Ling Xue stood in front of the copper mirror looking at herself.

"Mistress, you're really pretty right now!" Mo Xiang stood behind Ji Ling Xue, holding a wooden comb brushing through her black hair, saying to the Ji Ling Xue in the mirror.

Ji Ling Xue looked at the red phoenix embroidered palace outfit on her, the nine phoenix crown on her head made her neck feel a bit sore, Ji Ling Xue said: "Why do I feel like I'm re-marrying again?"

The maids behind her covered their mouths and laughed.

Mo Xiang said: "My mistress, you can really joke, maybe the emperor had exactly the same thought."

Ji Ling Xue patted Mo Xiang on the shoulder, "If you're done laughing get the crown off, my neck is tired!" As she spoke she rubbed her neck in exaggeration, Mo Xiang was between laughter and tears as she hurriedly took the nine phoenix crown from Ji Ling Xue's head.

The large red empress outfit was placed onto a clothes rack, the phoenix weaved by gold thread shone and sparkled under the sunlight.

At night, the palace was still brightly lit, the only place without light was probably the cold palace, a black shadow stood under the dried up tree in the courtyard, a maid carried a small lantern walking behind him, "Master, I heard about the details of the ceremony tomorrow..."

The figure nodded, an evil smile on his lips, his face was illuminated by the moonlight, it was precisely Yuchi Gong Ru who had not been seen in so long.

"Very well, blood will be seen at the ceremony, then that will be a festival...hahaha..."

Ji Ling Xue changed into thin sleepwear and yawned, she looked over at the phoenix gown, a little bit of warmth at her lips.

Xiao Yi Chen came in from the night, walking to her, "Why haven't you slept yet?"

Ji Ling Xue said: "Waiting for you."

Xiao Yi Chen's lips curved into a smile, "Tomorrow will be busy, you need to sleep early tonight." As he spoke he pulled on Ji Ling Xue's belt to sit on the bed.

The maids without Xiao Yi Chen's command, left, only Xiao Yi Chen and Ji Ling Xue were left.

Ji Ling Xue closed her eyes, lying in Xiao Yi Chen's embrace, his slightly cold fingers massaged her temple gently, "Comfortable?"

"En." Ji Ling Xue lazily replied.

Xiao Yi Chen said: "From Mo Xiang I heard these last two days you woke up with a start, did you have nightmares?"

Ji Ling Xue nodded, hugging Xiao Yi Chen's waist: "It's only because I've been having it so easy recently, that's why I would have some ominous dreams..."

Xiao Yi Chen rubbed Ji Ling Xue's head, gently pacifying her: "Tell me, what did you dream?"

Ji Ling Xue said: "I dreamt about tomorrow's ceremony, we walked on the red carpet together, suddenly the carpet became very soft, we were stepping on carpet but a pool of blood, I saw many bodies piled up like a mountain..."

Xiao Yi Chen held Ji Ling Xue, softly comforting her, "It's only a dream, don't be scared, we won't allow such a thing to happen." Xiao Yi Chen recalled the day Ji Ling Xue accidentally let Xiao Yi Mo out, even though he had sealed the palace, searching everywhere, unexpectedly Xiao Yi Mo was found in the kitchen eating whilst waiting for him.

Xiao Yi Mo said: "Xiao Yi Chen, you were scared I disappeared right? If I coax the faithful officials to force an abdication, you'll become the next me."

Xiao Yi Chen said: "You can still eat, we searched everywhere in the palace for you, I didn't think you would actually be in the imperial kitchen, unexpectedly you can still eat!" As he spoke he spun the plate next to him.

"Do you really want to see me dead right now? Of course I can't treat myself badly, eat my fill, how do you want me to die, you won't give me three feet of white silk to end my life right?"

Xiao Yi Chen's lips twitched, "Are you a woman, you want to commit suicide, can't you just be direct, hanging yourself...doens't suit you!"

Xiao Yi Mo spat out a mouthful of rice, coughing for a while he then controlled himself.

Xiao Yi Chen coughed once: "Returning to the topic, what did you want to say to me?"

Xiao Yi Mo said: "I just want to know are you happy on the throne? Everyone thinks it's impressive and easy as emperor, but don't understand how lonely it is to sit at the top."

Xiao Yi Chen nodded, "I also think that, the day I don't want to sit on it anymore, of course I'll give it back to you."

"Cough, cough, cough!" The next moment Xiao Yi Mo choked on his food again, coughing even harder.

"What are you thinking?" Ji Ling Xue's voice pulled Xiao Yi Chen back from his thoughts, Xiao Yi Chen lowered his eyes, Ji Ling Xue laid on his thigh, blinking her large eyes.

Xiao Yi Chen said: "I was thinking how dignified and sumptuous you'll look tomorrow in the phoenix gown."

Ji Ling Xue smiled: "You didn't see me try it on this afternoon, you can only see it tomorrow."

Xiao Yi Chen raised his hand poking Ji Ling Xue's forehead, the next moment, his black eyes narrowed, a dangerous light flashed in his eyes.