Rebirth Of The Female Antagonist: XUANRONG Chapter 147: Late Arrival

"Wife JieJie, look!! There is a small fox over there!!" Xu Fei Yi raised his hand and pointed the small s.p.a.ce between the bushes. There, a small furry tail of an animal was sticking out. XuanRong could see that it belonged to a fox. Few seconds later, she could no longer see it.
"Mmm.. it seems so." XuanRong responded softly.
Retracting her gaze away from the window of the carriage, XuanRong's eyes turned to look at Xu Fei Yi who was sitting in front of her inside the carriage. It was already the hour of the Horse[1] when they finished eating. Eating took them two hours due to Xu Fei Yi's nonstop feeding and talking.
Looking at Xu Fei Yi sitting across her, XuanRong could not help but observe his face. His eyebrows were thick, giving him a mature vibe. He had a phoenix-shaped eyes, very different from Xu Ji An who had a peach blossom eyes that could attract the opposite s.e.x. Xu Fei Yi was already at his twenties, all of his facial features had matured enough. XuanRong could not deny that Xu Fei Yi's face could evoke a woman's desire. If he would just sit there in silence without any foolish smile on his face, Xu Fei Yi would definitely become a woman's fantasy. Unfortunately, his handsomeness was overshadowed by his stupid actions and foolish facial expression.
Looking deeper, XuanRong tried to compare Xu Fei Yi's face towards her master's and see if there were some similarities between them. XuanRong's gaze was very intense. One could even mistake that she was looking at Xu Fei Yi with deep grudge in her eyes. Suddenly, XuanRong noticed that Xu Fei Yi's cheeks were turning red. Startled, XuanRong raised her eyes, meeting Xu Fei Yi's gaze. Before she could even retract her gaze, Xu Fei Yi opened his mouth and spoke.
"Wife JieJie am I too handsome?" Xu Fei Yi's eyes were full of happiness, like a child that was being praised. He giggled as he touched his cheeks, looking cute.
"….."
XuanRong inwardly sighed. Xu Fei Yi's action was very cute, but XuanRong could not help but lament inside her heart. Although she liked this cute little brother of hers acting like this, she could not help but wonder if she could see him act mature and behave.
"Wife JieJie… Is Yi'er ugly?" Not hearing XuanRong's reply, Xu Fei Yi asked sadly.
"No.. You are not ugly, Your Highness.."
"Husband!!" Xu Fei Yi puffed his cheeks.
"Huh?"
"Wife JieJie is Yi'er's Wife JieJie! Yi'er is Wife JieJie's husband!"
"….. oh… husband."
"Wife JieJie, Is Yi'er handsome?" Xu Fei Yi changed his question.
This time, XuanRong already knew how to respond and use the appropriate 'address' towards him.
"Yes, you are very handsome…. husband."
Hearing XuanRong's positive reply, Xu Fei Yi stood up and sat beside her happily.
"Really?? Yi'er is handsome? Very very very much?" Xu Fei Yi moved his face forward, reducing the distance between him and XuanRong.
In front of Xu Fei Yi's expecting gaze, XuanRong nodded.
"Mmm. Husband is very handsome. The most handsome in the entire continent."

She could not help but stretch her hand, wanting to pat Xu Fei Yi's head. Realizing her own thoughts, XuanRong immediately retracted, but before she could even move her hand away, Xu Fei Yi grabbed it and placed it on his head.
"Wife JieJie, pat me!"
Frozen, XuanRong took a couple of seconds before she moved her hand on her own and pat Xu Fei Yi's head without his guidance.
*pat* *pat* *pat*
'so…fluffy.' XuanRong inwardly thought.
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Xu Ji Mo's face were full of black lines as he stared at the throne room's door. Sitting beside him was the Empress, Empress Wei.
Today was supposed to be the tea offering ceremony for the newly wedded couple, Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong. Xu Ji Mo deliberately woke up late, wanting to let both Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong wait for him, unfortunately, it was almost the hour of Goat[2] but the two's shadows were still missing.
How audacious!
He, Xu Ji Mo, the Emperor of Qian Zou was forced to wait! How absurd! He had been waiting for almost a s.h.i.+chen[3] already!
Xu Ji Mo snorted angrily. He wanted to leave and let the couple waste their effort but in order to maintain his image as a loving elder brother, he could only wait patiently.
'This b.a.s.t.a.r.d!! How dare him!!'
While Xu Ji Mo was trying to hold back his anger, Empress was also doing the same. She wanted to walk away and return to her own Palace. She and the Emperor had been sitting inside the throne room since the hour of the horse. Her patience was starting to disappear in any minute by now. She was afraid that she could no longer hold herself and walk away. Unfortunately, no matter what she thought or felt, she could only bury it inside her heart. Since the Emperor was still sitting down, she, as the Empress could only follow his example and wait patiently. It would destroy her face and reputation once people find out that walked away and left the Emperor on his own.
Still, Empress Wei could no longer hold herself and spoke. Speaking softly, she said, "Ai… ChenQie[4] feels like Yi'er and his w.a.n.gfei won't come. Your Majesty, ChenQie thinks that since Yi'er has already shared a bed with a woman, it is understandable if both of them are still sleeping. Although it is not a good practice, what can we do if his new w.a.n.gFei is still tired from yesterday's wedding? Should ChenQie send someone and tell them to postpone the jing cha? Your Majesty is very tired, Your Majesty should rest early."
The Empress' words were very tricky, she did not put any blame towards Xu Fei Yi's head, but she was trying to convey that it was XuanRong's fault. She was indirectly saying that the reason why Xu Fei Yi and XuanRong were late was because XuanRong did not have a good upbringing, not able to uphold the practices taught to her. If there was no tea ceremony, it would mean that XuanRong was not accepted by the Imperial Family as a new member.
Hearing Empress Wie's cleaver words and suggestion, Xu Ji Mo nodded.
Preparing to leave, Xu Ji Mo stood up. Unfortunately, before he could even take a step, an eunuch who was staying outside the throne room spoke.
"This servant greets Xu Qingw.a.n.g, His Highness Xu Fei Yi and Xu Qinw.a.n.gFei, Her Highness XuanRong!"
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[1]. 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM is the hour of the Horse.
[2]. 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM is the hour of the Goat.
[3]. Two hours
[4]. Used by the empress and consorts in addressing themselves in front of the emperor.
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