Chapter 111: A Gift
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Your Highness, my third aunt is looking for me, what about you?”
“You go to Third Madam, I am going back to the mansion.”
With that, Xiao Nanye walked towards the door. However, as he reached the entrance, he paused, turned to look at Jiang Peihuan, and chuckled softly, “Huan Er, don’t forget to make me a new outfit.”
Watching the man leave, Jiang Peihuan suddenly felt a hint of regret.
“Master, are we going back to the mansion now?”
Xiao Nanye had just come out of Jiang Peihuan’s room when Han Feng descended from a tree.
Instead of answering Han Feng’s question, Xiao Nanye looked at him and asked, “What do you think of this outfit I’m wearing?”
Hearing Xiao Nanye’s question, Han Feng carefully examined his master’s coat, then softly said, “Master, you look very handsome in this coat.”
“Not bad, you have good taste. The sword you like, go get it yourself later.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Thank you, Miss.
Han Feng silently added the last part in his heart.
He had had his eye on that ancient sword for a long time, but Xiao Nanye had shown no signs of letting go of it. Han Feng had prepared himself for the disappointment of not getting it, but then happiness came so unexpectedly.
Han Feng was very grateful to Xiao Nanye, but he knew that the person he should be most grateful to was Jiang Peihuan.
After leaving the General’s Mansion, Xiao Nanye mounted his horse, and after a moment of silence, he said, “Let’s go to the palace.”
Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, Han Feng felt a strange sympathy for Emperor Qi Ming.
Looking at the time, it was almost Emperor Qi Ming’s birthday.
It was time for his master to pull another trick.
At the General’s Mansion, in the elegant garden.
“Third Aunt.”
“Huan Er, come and sit down quickly.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s voice, Liu Xiu immediately responded.
” Sister Jiang, Eldest Miss.”
After reaching the small garden, Jiang Peihuan noticed the Liu siblings.
Nodding at them, Jiang Peihuan sat down on a chair nearby.
As soon as she sat down, Liu Hao spoke up, “Eldest Miss, the gift has been delivered to the Prince Qing’s mansion.”
“Oh? I wonder what rare treasure cousin Liu has sent to the Prince Qing’s mansion.”
“It’s not a rare treasure, it’s a sea hawk.”
Hearing Liu Hao’s words, a look of surprise flashed in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes.
The sea hawk is a symbol of good luck in many countries. Liu Hao’s choice of gift was quite unusual.
“Cousin Liu, is there anything special about this sea hawk?”
“I got the sea hawk by chance, and with a little more taming, it could have been rid of its wild nature.”
“What would happen if the wild nature is not removed?”
“It could easily hurt people.”
Hearing this, a smile curled up at the corner of Jiang Peihuan’s mouth.
Xiao Junhao, this time, I am curious to see what you will do.
In the Imperial palace, on the main hall square.
“Imperial Father, this is a sea hawk I specially found to celebrate your birthday.”
Xiao Junhao knelt before Emperor Qi Ming, looking at the sea hawk in the cage beside him, his eyes full of smiles.
The sea hawk was rare and considered a sign of good luck. Which emperor wouldn’t like lucky items?
Because of Xiao Junhao’s private fundraising from the officials, Emperor Qi Ming had never had a good impression of him. But now, looking at the sea hawk in the cage, Emperor Qi Ming’s eyes were full of smiles.
“You are considerate.”
“Has this sea hawk been tamed?”
“In reply to father, I have tamed it.”
“Good!”
Hearing Xiao Junhao’s words, the smile in Emperor Qi Ming’s eyes deepened. Pointing to the sea hawk, he said directly, “In that case, let this sea hawk out. I haven’t seen a sea hawk in a long time.”
“Yes.”
“Open the cage.”
The cage was carried by two young eunuchs. Hearing Xiao Junhao’s words, they quickly opened the cage.
The sea hawk inside instantly flew out, rushing into the sky.
Seeing this, Emperor Qi Ming was completely satisfied, “Good, this sea hawk is very robust.”
Xiao Junhao got up and walked to Emperor Qi Ming, bending his right index finger and putting it to his lips.
Then, he whistled, and the sea hawk circling in the sky immediately flew towards Xiao Junhao.
“Prince Qing’s falconry skills are amazing.”
“He does have the air of the Emperor when he was young…”
Many officials had come to the palace today, and they now watched the robust sea hawk, their praises for Xiao Junhao overflowing.
But then, the expressions on their faces quickly changed.
“Look!”
The sea hawk was indeed flying towards Xiao Junhao, but it was charging towards Emperor Qi Ming. Seeing its outstretched claws, Wang Kun’s face was full of panic, “Guards, quick, protect the Emperor…”
Emperor Qi Ming, seeing the sea hawk extended claws, also revealed a hint of panic.
Witnessing this scene, Xiao Junhao quickly made a sound, but this sound not only did not stop the sea hawk, but rather, it seemed to stimulate it, making its actions even more fierce.
“Your Majesty, be careful!”
“Vile beast, you dare to hurt people!”
Just as the sea hawk claws were about to land on Emperor Qi Ming, Xiao Nanye descended from the sky, standing directly in front of Emperor Qi Ming.
He raised his hand to block, and the sea hawk claws immediately latched onto Xiao Nanye’s arm.
Several deep gashes instantly appeared on Xiao Nanye’s arm.
“You’re seeking death!”
Seeing his own sleeve torn apart in an instant, Xiao Nanye’s eyes were filled with fury. He pulled out a folding fan from his hand and swung it at the sea hawk.
The sea Hawk wings were directly slashed, and it let out a harsh, miserable cry, falling to the ground.
But even so, the sea hawk still struggled to rush towards Emperor Qi Ming. Watching this scene, Xiao Nanye raised his leg and kicked the sea hawk.
Xiao Nanye put a fair amount of force into this kick, and the sea hawk died on the spot.
“Imperial brother, are you alright?”
“I’m fine.”
Emperor Qi Ming’s face was still a bit pale, but hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, he shook his head. Seeing the wound on his arm, Emperor Qi Ming quickly turned to Wang Kun, “Quick, go and fetch the royal doctor.”
“Yes.”
Upon hearing Emperor Qi Ming’s command, Wang Kun hastily ran off.
Looking at the sea hawk lying motionless on the ground, Xiao Junhao’s face was full of discomfort.
After a moment of silence, he immediately knelt before Emperor Qi Ming, “Imperial Father, your son deserves to die, I…”
“Get out!”
Before Xiao Junhao could finish his words, Emperor Qi Ming interrupted him coldly.
Seeing that Emperor Qi Ming was furious, Xiao Nanye whispered, “Imperial brother, taming sea hawk is no easy task. Prince Qing must have been impatient, he didn’t mean to, you…”
“If you can’t do it, don’t show off. Making a fool of yourself.”
Xiao Nanye hadn’t started speaking yet, but as soon as he did, Emperor Qi Ming’s anger that had just subsided, flared up again.
Looking at Xiao Junhao, Emperor Qi Ming said coldly, “Leave the palace immediately. Without my command, you are not allowed to enter the palace again.”