Ji Ningxuan suddenly turned around and threw her arms around Ye Fan, holding him tight!
“But once we leave through this door, we may never have a chance like today again!” Ji Ningxuan looked up at Ye Fan, her eyes filled with a misty veil of moisture.
She was speaking for Ye Fan to hear, but in reality, it was also a reminder to herself.
Once they left this place, Ji Ningxuan would have to return to being the distinguished Empress, and Ye Fan would continue as the genius youth shouldering the Ye Family.
Without anything else happening between them, the two might never cross paths again!
Hmm!
Overwhelmed by her feelings, Ji Ningxuan looked up and kissed Ye Fan on the lips.
This was the last time!
It would serve as a memento.
Her heart pounding, Ji Ningxuan released Ye Fan and immediately regained her cool demeanor, “Let’s go!”
With that, Ji Ningxuan was the first to step towards the door.
Ji Ningxuan tried her best to control her emotions, not showing too much.
In fact, considering the time, Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan had only met that evening.
But sometimes, that’s how it is between people. Some may know each other for ten years yet remain strangers, while others may feel an eternal connection at first glance.
Ye Fan stood in the room, watching Ji Ningxuan walk away with a swaying grace, a smile emerging on his lips.
Savoring the fragrance lingering on his lips, Ye Fan followed her steps.
This girl, she couldn’t possibly have feelings for me, could she?
…
Outside the civilian house, Gao Fei, Old Qin, and the others were nearly going mad with worry!
Seeing Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan finally come out, Old Qin was the first to rush up, “Empress, are you alright?”
“Miss, during the healing just now, there were some strange noises. You weren’t mistreated, were you?”
The bodyguards surrounded Ji Ningxuan with concerned expressions.
Actually, the answer was quite obvious by now. Although Ji Ningxuan managed to keep her emotions in check, her rosy cheeks and radiant complexion gave away the fact that she felt…nourished. Old Qin and Gao Fei were experienced after all!
“I’m fine! What are you imagining?” Ji Ningxuan frowned and snapped.
“But, Empress… You are to have your grand wedding next month, are you certain nothing happened between you and Ye Fan?” Old Qin was a royal guard, naturally more concerned about Ji Ningxuan’s honor. It was a matter of the royal family’s prestige. If word got out, it would bring shame to the entire royal family.
“Nonsense! Since when do I need to be judged by you lot? Even if something did happen, what would you do to me? Report my failings to the Emperor?” Ji Ningxuan was already irritated inside, and the incessant questioning from the bodyguards made her explode with anger.
As she lost her temper, a chilling killing intent surged around her.
Even Gao Fei, who was at the Martial Venerable Realm, was intimidated by her aura and took two steps back!
Old Qin and another Martial Emperor bodyguard also realized the change, “Ah, Miss, you… You’ve broken through to the Martial Emperor Level?”
The other Martial Emperor bodyguard, from the Prime Minister Manor, wasn’t concerned about what happened between Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan; his only concern was Ji Ningxuan’s safety.
“Yes! Just now, with Ye Fan’s help… and a stroke of fate, I broke through to Martial Emperor!” As Ji Ningxuan spoke, she glanced at Ye Fan who had followed her out.
The method Ye Fan used to help her break through was truly peculiar.
There was spanking and kissing!
Sigh!
No more chances after this!
“That’s great! Miss, you make us feel ashamed… We didn’t expect someone as young as you to have already broken through to the Martial Emperor! With this breakthrough, along with the Master, and the Steward, the Prime Minister Manor now has four Great Martial Emperors sitting in power. Our days ahead should be easier!”
Although the Prime Minister Manor served as a very important institution assisting the Emperor in managing affairs, in reality, over the years, as Prince Jin gradually intervened and oppressed, the authority and influence of the Prime Minister Manor had significantly declined.
Even though there had been three Great Martial Emperors in the manor, they each had their own tasks and responsibilities, so it had always been very constrained.
But now that Ji Ningxuan had broken through to the Martial Emperor, this was a new opportunity!
“Congratulations, Empress!” Old Qin also noticed Ji Ningxuan’s breakthrough in strength and could only let out a helpless long sigh, expressing his congratulations.
The royal family needed the support of the Prime Minister Manor now, and he knew that even if something had happened between Ji Ningxuan and Ye Fan today, even if the Emperor had been cuckolded, the royal family would have to bear it.
“Empress, the Emperor called earlier to inquire about your injury! He also heard some sounds… Our report is that Young Master Ye was giving you a massage to heal your wounds!” Old Qin let out a long sigh and told Ji Ningxuan about the call from Ji Yuchen, essentially reminding her not to misspeak.
“I understand! Let’s go!”
Ji Ningxuan signaled the people around her, nodded toward Chen Yao standing nearby, then quickly got into a Hummer parked at the side and left the scene!
Ji Ningxuan’s primary purpose in coming to the Flower Capital was to win over Ye Fan!
So much had happened tonight, and she had allowed Ye Fan to take all the advantages. Surely, this gesture of goodwill should be enough, right?
But!
She felt a bit sorry for Ji Yuchen!
Sigh!
After all, Ji Yuchen was partly responsible for the annihilation of the Ye Family.
What she had done could be considered as helping Ji Yuchen atone for his sins, right?
He… surely would not blame her!
As Ji Ningxuan drove away, her mind was full of thoughts, but her eyes involuntarily looked back, catching a glimpse of Ye Fan’s rogue-like demeanor, and she let out a long sigh in her heart!
As of tonight, it was time to start forgetting!
…
After everyone had left, Chen Yao finally spoke to Ye Fan, “Young Master Ye! If you are interested in Ji Ningxuan and want to sleep with her, there is absolutely no issue. I will handle things with the Emperor.”
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Ye Fan quickly shook his head, “Director, please don’t mess around! Although I have complaints against the royal family, it’s not right to take someone else’s wife.”
Chen Yao nodded and continued, “Now you can tell me about your plans. Tell me what you intend to do! I’ll give you some advice, see where I can help you. Even though the Red Armor soldiers dispatched by Prince Jin have been slain, as a member of the royal family who has operated for many years, Prince Jin’s power and methods behind the scenes should not be underestimated!”
Ye Fan’s brows furrowed slightly, “Director Chen, why are you helping me so much? Merely because you were a friend of my mother? And what kind of person was my mother?”
This had been a point of curiosity for Ye Fan!
Although Chen Yao had already shown absolute protection over him and helped slay the Red Armor warriors sent by Prince Jin, Ye Fan, after everything he had been through, wouldn’t easily trust anyone!
“Your mother, she was an extraordinary and exceptional woman with many followers willing to sacrifice their lives for her, and I am one of those followers! Out of regard for your mother, I am willing to sacrifice my life… Since you carry her bloodline, I am also prepared to sacrifice my life for you, if necessary,” as Chen Yao spoke, his eyes revealed a profound look as if remembering something beautiful, and a slight smile curved at the edge of his mouth.
“Is that all?” Ye Fan raised his eyebrows. Director Chen was a suitor of his mother? And after so many years, with his mother having disappeared without a trace, was Chen Yao still so devoted to her?
Seeing that Ye Fan was still puzzled, Chen Yao took out half of a Jade Pendant from the clothes close to his body, “Your mother said back then, if you don’t believe me, to show you this… and you would believe.”
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