The Princess Wei Yang Chapter 83 Part1
Chapter 83 Aristocrat Part 1
[1] Seven inches from the head of the snake refers to the position of the snake’s heart
[2] Shuanglong - twin dragon
Sure enough, Li Min De appeared in her line of
sight.
“Gongzhu is of royal birth, Min De do not dare
to chase Gongzhu away. Gongzhu, please return to the palace as soon as
possible.” Li Min De said emotionlessly.
“Li Min De! You have quite the nerve. I
considered you a friend, so I came to find you to accompany me out to play, but
you are avoiding me like the plague! Isn’t that making a joke out of me?! You
don’t know how many sons of aristocrats begged and kneeled for me to spare them
a glance, but I could care less. As for you, is accompanying me to the garden
such a grievance to you? Why are you making excuses, if you continue like this,
do not blame me for being rude!” Jiu Gongzhu said as she stamped her feet in
anger, her face flushed.
Li Min De looked at her indifferently: “Does
Gongzhu have Bixia’s imperial edict?”
Jiu Gongzhu was surprised for a moment: “What
imperial edict?”
Li Min De’s lips raised coldly: “The imperial
edict that says Min De has to accompany Gongzhu, if there isn’t one, please
forgive Min De for being impolite.”
Jiu Gongzhu was taken aback and at a loss for
word. Everyone else was stunned, who would dare to talk to Gongzhu like this,
this youth is rather audacious!
Da Furen rushed outside after seeing the
commotion in the courtyard and quickly greeted Gongzhu: “I did not know Gongzhu
had arrived, please forgive this discourtesy.”
Jiu Gongzhu impatiently waved her hand: “Just
tell Li Min De to come here and accompany me, I’m leaving right away!”
Da Furen looked over at Li Min De, smiling as
she said: “This… Hope Gongzhu will not take to heart, I cannot decide this.”
Jiu Gongzhu grew furious: “Then find someone
who can and bring them here!”
Da Furen smiled in Li Wei Yang’s direction:
“Gongzhu, you see, if Xianzhu were to
give the word, San shaoye will certainly go with you.”
Jiu Gongzhu looked over aLi Wei Yang
responded: “Gongzhu, this is Min De’s decision. Since Gongzhu does not have an
Imperial edict, he does not have to go. Gongzhu should still return soon.”
Jiu Gongzhu felt that Li Wei Yang’s cheerful
smile was a bit unnatural and began to feel that the entire household was
playing with her. She did not understand any of it. In her mind, if she liked
someone, then they must obediently follow and do as she wished! Last time, she
called Li Wei Yang jiejie, but now Li Wei Yang was in her way. She could not
help but be angry and decided to teach this ridiculous jiejie a lesson for once
and for all!
“Xianzhu, I met Qi ge earlier. Qi ge had me
bring a gift to Xianzhu.” Gongzhu’s eyes gleamed, defiance flashing across
them.
Li Wei Yang looked over and knew what she was
thinking but pretended to curiously ask: “Oh, I wonder what Qi Dianxia is
giving me?”
Jiu Gongzhu giggled and waved Li Wei Yang
over. Li Wei Yang just stood there. Jiu Gongzhu had to walk over and present
the golden gourd hidden in her sleeve to Li Wei Yang: “For you! It’s very
valuable!”
Li Wei Yang took the golden gourd, accepting
the gift.
Jiu Gongzhu was a bit anxious, “Why not take a
look inside? It’s a precious treasure!”
She was truly a child, her intentions written
on her face. Li Wei Yang saw others reveal their surprise. She smiled and said:
“Alright, I will take a look.”
Li Min De shook his head at Li Wei Yang. Li
Wei Yang blinked, shook the golden gourd, then opened the gourd, pouring its
contents out.
Jiu Gongzhu had a satisfied look on her face.
However, when Li Wei Yang held it up by the
tail for everyone to see, she could not smile anymore.
Li Wei Yang said: “Ah, there is a cute snake
inside, why isn’t it moving though?”
Jiu Gongzhu became afraid. Once she
encountered this snake in the Imperial Garden and immediately ordered the
eunuchs to beat it to death. After that, whenever she met concubines she
disliked, she would bring out the dead snake to scare them. Although crude,
this tactic had never failed!
Li Wei Yang’s face did not change: “So, it
seems Gongzhu is fond of snakes, Bai Zhi, have the kitchen prepare a live
snake.”
Bai Zhi smiled: “Yes.”
Jiu Gongzhu’s little face was pale, nearly
drained of color: “You… What are you trying to do?”
“Gongzhu, aren’t you fond of snakes? I must
offer a gift in return.” Li Wei Yang smiled.
Horrified, Gongzhu subconsciously took a few
steps back.
Da Furen fiercely admonished her: “Li Wei
Yang, are you insane?!”
Li Wei Yang turned around and looked at Da
Furen before advising: “Mother, the winds are strong out here. You should
retire first and rest to avoid falling ill again.”
Da Furen suppressed her anger and sneered:
“Wei Yang, do as you please, do not say I did not warn you, Gongzhu Dianxia is
a highly n.o.ble——”
She had not finished speaking when Bai Zhi
returned with a bamboo container. Li Wei Yang removed the lid, a large, spotted
snake hissed “si” and flicked its tongue as it eyed everyone.
Li Wei Yang smiled and reached for the seven
inches of the snake. The
snake refused to let her seize it, opening its mouth and rattling its tail.
Unfazed, she picked it up and held it with its gaping mouth facing Jiu Gongzhu:
“Gongzhu, isn’t it just adorable?!”
“Ah! Ah! Ah!” Jiu Gongzhu screamed and
desperately ran outside. She ran into someone at the gates, then realized who
it was and cried aloud: “Qi ge! Qi ge! She’s terrifying, she’s really
terrifying!”
Li Wei Yang smiled. In Jiu Gongzhu’s mind, the
impression of a terrifying woman would be forever engraved beside Li Wei Yang’s
name.
Qi Huangzi Tuoba Yu wore a shuanglong coronet,
his face flawless as jade, and silk garments with gold embroidery encircled by
a jeweled belt.
Looking at his relieved face, it seems he had been searching for Gongzhu for a
while. He pulled her into a hug: “I told you not to run around, you disappeared
in the blink of an eye! If I hadn’t sent the guards out to search, how much larger
of a mess did you intend to make?!”
Jiu Gongzhu’s face was full of tears. She did
not holding back her grievances and pointed at Li Wei Yang: “She… She… Snake…”
Da Furen was overjoyed when Tuoba Yu came,
then she remembered Li Chang Le was not here and became angry again. She felt
lightheaded. Unable to see clearly before her, she said: “I hope both Dianxia
will forgive me, I am ill and cannot properly receive guests.”
Tuoba Yu smiled faintly: “It was not right for
us to enter without permission, Furen, do not mind us, please go ahead and
rest.”
Da Furen nodded. After that, a servant helped
her go back inside.
Tuoba Yu looked at Li Wei Yang. She even shook
the snake she was holding with a good-natured smile: “Dianxia has just arrived.
I was about to invite Gongzhu to enjoy this snake soup.”
Gongzhu was scared speechless, tightly
gripping Tuoba Yu’s sleeves as if Li Wei Yang was an evil spirit.
“Gongzhu, the taste of snake is very pleasant
and even better when eaten alive.” Li Wei Yang smiled faintly. She held out her
hand. Beside her, Zhao Yue placed a knife in her hand. Li Wei Yang slightly
frowned before bringing the knife down on the snake. The slicing sound could be
heard as the snake’s head fell to the ground without a single drop of blood.
The thin blade of the knife grated against the the snake’s body, still not
drawing blood.
Everyone looked on in wide-eyed shock,
including Tuoba Yu.
Li Wei Yang smiled, extending her hand and
peeled back the snake’s skin, revealing its translucent, pale flesh. Li Wei
Yang ordered Bai Zhi to bring a porcelain bowl, then cut the snake into pieces:
“Gongzhu, come taste this, it’s amazing.”
Jiu Gongzhu swayed, a bit unsteady on her
feet.
Li Min De covered his mouth with his sleeve
and coughed discreetly. At times, Sanjie liked to scare children, but to see
the unruly Gongzhu this frightened was very entertaining.
“Come, taste it, it’s really good. Back in the
countryside, I was even willing to eat mice when I was hungry, not just
snakes.” Li Wei Yang presented the bowl to Jiu Gongzhu.
Jiu Gongzhu wanted to retch and hid behind
Tuoba Yu’s back, refusing to come out.
Tuoba Yu smiled at Jiu Gongzhu: “Fu Huang
often says that you are bold and fearless, but it seems there is someone you
are afraid of after all.”
Jiu Gongzhu seized Tuoba Yu’s sleeve,
trembling as she thought: aside from Li Wei Yang, who would dare to play with
snakes and even eat it raw. It was simply terrifying.