Rebirth Of The Female Antagonist: XUANRONG Chapter 138: A Thousand Mile Of Red Cloth

After Mu Qing left, Xu Fei Yi pulled a scroll that was hidden on the lowest part of the study table.
"Shadow."
Immediately after Xu Fei Yi called him, Shadow appeared instantly in front of Xu Fei Yi.
"This subordinate is here, Your Lords.h.i.+p."
Xu Fei Yi unrolled the scroll and silently read the content. A few breaths[1] later, Xu Fei Yi rolled it and placed it on the study table.
"How's Yue s.h.i.+n's side?"
"Reporting to Your Lords.h.i.+p, Chief got a new information regarding Yue Ling's disappearance but when he arrived at the place, he was ambushed instead. When those people were cornered by our men, the remaining a.s.sa.s.sins committed suicide, thus, we were unable to find anything."
Hearing the information from Shadow's mouth, Xu Fei Yi's eyes hardened. Tapping his finger on the study table, Xu Fei Yi went silent.
*tap* *tap* *tap*
Only the repet.i.tive tap of his finger could be heard in the entire room. Moments later, Xu Fei Yi opened his mouth once again.
"Yue s.h.i.+n was ambushed, and someone knew our movements. A spy must have been implanted during these five years that I was away."
'Who is it?'
Xu Fei Yi could not help but think deeply. The spy was able to get valuable information from him. The spy knew that the prost.i.tute Yue Ling from Intoxicated Pavilion was his subordinate and could even stage an ambush for Yue s.h.i.+n. It would only mean that someone powerful was trying to provoke him.
'But who?'
Xu Fei Yi immediately excluded Xu Ji Mo since the Imperial Family of Qian Zou was oblivious to him being the Moon Emperor.
'Was it perhaps the Emperor of Jing Country?'
Xu Fei Yi recalled his five-years stay in the Country of Jing. The Emperor's spies were all around him, observing his every movement to the point that even when he was alone, he had to act foolish at all times. It was as if the Emperor of Jing Country was suspicious of him. He could not properly move all his forces and was unsuccessful in finding the truth about his Imperial Mother's death. Although he had no evidence, Xu Fei Yi guessed that the Jing Country was related to his Imperial Mother's death and his 'illness'.
'But… the one who was affected was the Moon Emperor and not the foolish Xu Qingw.a.n.g.'
Xu Fei Yi did not like being kept in the dark. He hated it when he did not know who his enemies were. It could be the Emperor of the Jing Country, finding out that he was the Moon Emperor or other forces from the JiangHu who hated the Moon Emperor and wanted to retaliate. He had to stop the operation to avoid any mishap. He must find the spy first before sending someone again. He had already lost Yue Ling, he did not want to endanger Yue s.h.i.+n. He had to plan first before taking an action. But regardless of who his enemies were, one thing was for sure, he had to make sure that XuanRong would not be harmed at all cost.
"Shadow, call Yue s.h.i.+n back. Tell him to pull back and stop searching for Yue Ling."
When Shadow heard Xu Fei Yi's words, he was startled. Although he knew that at the current time, they were unsuccessful in finding any clues that would lead to Yue Ling's location, but still, searching blindly was much better than not searching at all.

Although Xu Fei Yi knew what Shadow was thinking, he did not say anything. He did not like explaining to other people. There were many important things to do than to talk with Shadow.
If Shadow knew what was on Xu Fei Yi's mind, for sure, he would definitely cry rivers of tears and would say, 'Busy? Busy my foot! You were only busy listing all the valuable items in Qinw.a.n.g Fu to be Lady Xuan's bride price! How about those betrothal gifts you prepared from Dark Palace, ah?'
But then again, even if Shadow learned Xu Fei Yi's thought, he would not have the courage to say those words.
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On the fifth day after the announcement of Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong's Imperial Marriage, the whole people in ZhongYang[2] was shocked when they saw a thousand mile of red cloth[3] coming from Xu Qinw.a.n.g's Palace.
The procession was very eye catching due to the amount of betrothal chests being carried towards the Prime Minister's Residence. Every lady who saw the procession could not help but sigh in regret and pity. Looking at the endless line of betrothal gifts, some were envious of XuanRong.
Receiving a thousand red chests full of betrothal gifts, who would not feel happy and honored? Then again, those ladies were only envious for a moment. No matter how much gifts XuanRong received and how grand her wedding would be in two days' time, in the end, she would marry the fool of the Imperial Family. It would not change the fact that her husband to be was mentally disabled and could not fulfill the duties of a husband or bring honor to oneself.
While the entire capital was busy gossiping, the lady in question, XuanRong, was currently sleeping inside her room. Without any other choice, Zou Mama ordered YuYing to wake XuanRong up and receive the betrothal gifts.
When XuanRong arrived at the Residence's gate, she was greeted by a huge number of red chests.
"….."
For the first time in history, XuanRong could not find words to express her feelings.
"HAHAHAHAH!! Of course, Chief Mu! Please tell His Highness that my daughter Rong'er likes all the betrothal gifts he gave! HAHAHAH!"
XuanRong's eyes narrowed when she heard XuanLi's word.
'Shameless. I didn't even say a single thing.'
XuanRong turned her head and saw Xu Fei Yi's personal guard, Mu Qing, talking with her father. She walked towards them, she then curtsied when Mu Qing saw her.
"This Lady greets Chief Mu." but to XuanRong's amazement, Mu Qing moved away, refusing to receive her bow.
"This subordinate does not qualify to receive Her Highness' salutation. Her Highness would marry His Highness in two days' time and enter the Qingw.a.n.g Fu as Qingw.a.n.gFei, so, please do not be courteous in front of this subordinate."
Although Mu Qing was speaking formally, his eyes were sparking as he stared at XuanFei as if she was a very valuable gem.
"..."
Looking at Mu Qing, XuanRong could not help but recall Xu Fei Yi's stupid and childish face whenever he calls her 'Wife JieJie!'.
'Seems like both master and servant were the same.' XuanRong thought.
"Your Highness, all these betrothal gifts are priceless, and some were even given by the previous Emperor himself. In order to avoid being stolen, these gifts were already listed in the government. Anyone who tries to sell these gifts without any proper doc.u.ments signed by Your Highness or if someone other than Your Highness use those betrothal gifts without Your Highness' permission will be imprisoned and will be subjected with a capital punishment."
When XuanLi heard Mu Qing's words, his smile vanished but he still tried to look normal, forcing himself not to glare at XuanRong.
Without looking at XuanLi's awful face, Mu Qing bid farewell and left.
"Zou Mama, order the servants to bring these chests inside the courtyard." XuanRong turned her head, planning to leave.
"You dare?!" Hearing XuanRong's words, XuanLi's blood rose.
XuanRong turned around and stared at XuanLi's eyes.
"Did you hear what Chief Mu said?"
XuanRong smirked.
"Do not desire the things that are not yours… father."
"You----!!"
"Ah. That's right. Please do not forget to prepare the exact amount of the bride price. What would people say if they find out that the Prime Minister residence did not prepare any dowry for the Eldest Di Daughter or if they find out that you only returned the betrothal gifts given by His Highness? They would think that the Prime Minister's residence and our Xuan family is very poor."
XuanLi almost fainted in anger due to XuanRong's words.
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"XiaoJie!! XiaoJie!!"
"Nghn…." XuanRong turned her body and covered her head with a blanket.
"XiaoJie, wake up!! If you won't wake up, you will be late for your wedding day!"
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[1]. 2-3 seconds in Modern Time
[2]. Capital of Qian Zou
[3]. Betrothal gifts (Pinli) are placed in huge chests that were usually decorated with a red clothing which symbolizes prosperity and good luck.
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