We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 370: The Yan and Chu Kingdoms Mass Troops at the Border, Intending to Invade the Territory

He couldnʼt figure it out.

Xiao Mo truly couldnʼt figure out what the Qin Kingdomʼs ruler was thinking.

Could it be that the Qin Kingdomʼs ruler was extremely confident in his son, believing he would definitely not rebel, and even if he did rebel, he had the ability to suppress it? However, His Majesty was not a fool. Xiao Mo felt he must know about this matter and must have his own plans.

Before long, in the imperial court, many ministers also remonstrated with the Qin Kingdomʼs ruler but the Qin Kingdomʼs ruler simply would not listen. However, the Jin Kingdomʼs side was not without a response.

The land where the Jin Kingdom bordered the Qin Kingdom was originally the former territory of the Yue Kingdom.

It was just that the Jin Kingdom had been one step ahead in annexing the Yue Kingdom.

Now, the Qin Kingdom and Jin Kingdom seemed to have made a deal. The Qin Kingdomʼs ruler granted Lu Province and Jin Province to Qin Jingyuan, while the Jin Kingdom gave half of the Yue Kingdomʼs territory as dowry to their son-in-law.

For this kind of exchange, on the surface, it seemed the Qin Kingdom profited, after all, the Qin Kingdom gained a large expanse of territory but all of this was built on the foundation that Qin Jingyuan would not cause trouble.

Xiao Mo didnʼt know what His Majesty was thinking. Perhaps His Majesty truly believed in his second son.

Soon, the wedding between the Second Prince Qin Jingyuan and the Jin Kingdomʼs Eldest Princess arrived as scheduled.
This marriage between two kingdoms was extremely grand and ceremonious.

The Jin Kingdomʼs side even dispatched the Empress and Prime Minister to attend.

The Second Princeʼs wedding ceremony was held in the imperial palace.

Civil and military officials sat in the vast plaza of the front palace, congratulating the newlyweds.

Qin Siyao watched as her sister-in-law wore the phoenix crown and ceremonial robes, led step by step by her second brother toward the Heaven-Worshipping Platform, listening as the two of them bowed to heaven and earth on the platform and made vows before heaven and earth.

Qin Siyaoʼs eyes were sparkling bright.

She even seemed to already be imagining her own wedding with Xiao Mo next year, which would surely be just as grand.

The month after the Second Princeʼs wedding ceremony ended, the Qin Kingdomʼs ruler issued an edict, establishing the First Prince Qin Jingsu as the Crown Prince.

Although the entire court, and even the common people, already knew this result.

When the edict was announced to the world, there were still many who felt wistful.

The open and covert rivalry between these two brothers had finally come to an end.

The position of Crown Prince ultimately still belonged to the First Prince Qin Jingsu.

Now that the Crown Prince had been established, Qin Jingyuan could no longer continue staying in the capital. He had to go to his fief.

Faced with this result, Qin Jingyuan appeared extremely calm, and his entire person had settled down.

In Xiao Moʼs view, this was actually a good thing for Qin Jingyuan.

At least from now on, he wouldnʼt have to engage in scheming and open rivalry for that position anymore.

On the day Qin Jingyuan left, after bidding farewell to his father the Emperor, mother the Empress, and his elder brother, he came to the Frost Princeʼs Manor and gave the last green glass fish to his younger sister.

Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao escorted the Second Prince out of the imperial city.

Besides Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao, very few people came to see the Second Prince off. Not a single minister from the court came, fearing the Crown Prince would misunderstand that they still had connections with the Second Prince.

”Brother-in-law, little sister, just see me off to here. Donʼt accompany me any further.”

Qin Jingyuan turned around, smiling as he looked at the married couple.

”Second Brother,” Qin Siyaoʼs eyes contained tears as she held out the food box in her hands, ”This is the food Siyao made for you. Second Brother and sister-in-law can eat it on the road.”

”Thank you, Siyao.” Qin Jingyuan took the food box, feeling its warmth, ”After today, Second Brother will no longer be able to eat the food you make, Siyao. I must savor these last few dishes well.”

”Second Brother, donʼt say such things,” Qin Siyao gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, ”As long as Second Brother likes it, Siyao will come to Lu Province to find Second Brother in the future and cook for him.”

”Hehe, good.”

Qin Jingyuan smiled and nodded, his tone gentle as he said, ”However, Siyao, youʼre getting married next year too. After marriage, you wonʼt be a little girl anymore. Your elder brother will become busier and busier, and Second Brother wonʼt be able to look after you either. You must restrain that little temper of yours.

In the days to come, properly support your husband and raise your children. Donʼt meddle in many affairs, just manage the household well.

Understand?”

”I understand, Second Brother.” The more she spoke, the more sorrowful Qin Siyao felt, ”Second Brother, stop saying such things. Itʼs not like we wonʼt see each other in the future. Why make it sound like a final parting?”

”Hahaha, youʼre right.” Qin Jingyuan said with a laugh, ”I wonʼt say such things anymore.”

Qin Jingyuan turned his head to look at Xiao Mo, ”Brother-in-law, my younger sister has been spoiled by us elder brothers since childhood. However, although her temperament is somewhat willful, she is an extremely gentle and kind woman.

If Siyao does anything wrong in the future, brother-in-law, please be understanding.

I also know that itʼs inevitable for couples to quarrel.

When Siyao gets angry, just humor her. As men, itʼs proper for us to be more understanding.

Siyao is very easy to coax and will quickly stop being angry.”

”Second Brother, I understand.” Xiao Mo nodded.

”Mm.” Qin Jingyuan reached out his hand and firmly patted Xiao Moʼs shoulder, speaking earnestly, ”This unworthy younger sister of mine, from now on, I entrust her to you.”

Xiao Mo bowed respectfully, ”Please be at ease, Second Brother.”

”Alright, the time is about right. We should be going.” Qin Jingyuan stepped back, cupping his hands in salute, ”You two neednʼt see me off any further. Second Brother takes his leave now.”

”May Second Brother have a smooth journey.”

Both Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao bowed in farewell.

Qin Jingyuan straightened up, smiling as he led his wife onto the carriage.

As dust settled, the long convoy gradually disappeared from Xiao Mo and the othersʼ view.

After Qin Jingyuan left, Crown Prince Qin Jingsu also moved into the Eastern Palace and became increasingly busy. With no one to eat the food Qin Siyao made, this left Qin Siyao somewhat melancholic.

In the end, Qin Siyao decided to raise a few cats, dogs, and some chickens and ducks in the courtyard.

Qin Siyao would cook once every day and then feed it to them.

Although these cats, dogs, chickens, and ducks would all faint at first after eating the food Qin Siyao made. However, Qin Siyao felt that when she practiced to the point where they could eat it and remain unharmed, she could then feed it to Xiao Mo!

The peaceful days passed one by one.

During this time while waiting to get married, Xiao Mo sometimes felt that life now was too good, so good that it made him feel somewhat uneasy then one day, while Qin Siyao was still cooking in the kitchen.

A white-feathered eagle flew down from the sky.

Xiao Moʼs mind tensed.

There were no white-feathered eagles in the Qin Kingdomʼs capital, unless they flew from the Northern Frontier.

Xiao Mo reached out his hand, and the white-feathered eagle decisively landed on his arm.

Xiao Mo removed the envelope tied to the white-feathered eagleʼs ankle.

The letter was very short, but Xiao Mo looked at it for a long, long time.

”The Yan and Chu Kingdoms mass troops at the border, intending to invade the territory.”