We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real? - Chapter 309: Men, Generally Aren't Much Good
When Xiao Mo carried Qin Siyao out of the forest on his back, it was already afternoon at the hour of wei.
The time for the Grand Hunt had just ended, and other imperial relatives were also successively walking out of the Imperial Hunting Forest.
When the Qin Kingdom’s ruler saw his daughter being carried out on Xiao Mo’s back, he knew something must have happened and quickly walked forward.
“Siyao, what happened?” Empress Shi asked her daughter, her eyes showing tension.
“Father Emperor, Mother Empress, Xiao Mo and I encountered a Pale Moon Wolf, then I fell and couldn’t walk.” Seeing her Father Emperor and Mother Empress, that aggrieved emotion suddenly emerged in Qin Siyao.
“Imperial physician!” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler shouted to the medical cultivator who had come along.
Actually, without the Qin Kingdom’s ruler’s instruction, the medical cultivator who came along had already seen Princess’s foot had a problem and quickly stepped forward to diagnose and treat Princess.
The medical female cultivator pressed her hand on Qin Siyao’s ankle, emitting a faint glow.
Soon, Qin Siyao felt her small foot didn’t hurt at all anymore. She even happily hopped a few times.
“This subordinate failed to protect Princess properly. Please punish me, Your Majesty.” Xiao Mo cupped his fists and proactively requested punishment.
Before the Qin Kingdom’s ruler could speak, Qin Siyao blocked in front of Xiao Mo and said,
“Father Emperor, this has nothing to do with Xiao Mo. Moreover, if it weren’t for Xiao Mo, your daughter would already have been eaten by that wolf. It was Xiao Mo who hammered that Pale Moon Wolf to death alone and saved your daughter.”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler looked at Xiao Mo’s fists stained with blood and skin broken to reveal flesh. Suppressing his surprise, he asked, “You killed the Pale Moon Wolf by yourself?”
“In response to Your Majesty, that Pale Moon Wolf was old and weak. That’s how this subordinate succeeded.” Xiao Mo answered truthfully.
“Even an old wolf’s strength isn’t something ordinary Qi Refinement realm cultivators can handle.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler nodded with satisfaction, “You are indeed good, with your father’s bearing from years past. What reward do you want?”
Xiao Mo shook his head, “This subordinate serves as Princess’s guard. Protecting Princess’s safety is my duty. That Princess was injured and Your Majesty doesn’t pursue this subordinate’s responsibility, this subordinate is already grateful beyond measure. How dare I seek rewards?”
“Hahaha, you child, why do you speak like an adult? I say there will be rewards, so there will be!”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler waved his hand.
“Award Third Young Master of the Xiao Manor one hundred taels of gold and fifty bolts of brocade.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Since the Qin Kingdom’s ruler had spoken, Xiao Mo could only accept.
“Father Emperor, never mind that for now. Quickly have the imperial physician examine Xiao Mo.” Qin Siyao on the side pulled on Father Emperor’s sleeve and said anxiously.
“Siyao, don’t worry. Martial artists have robust physiques. They can’t be compared to a little girl like you.”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler rubbed his daughter’s head.
“Xiao Mo, go rest a bit. Have the imperial physician examine you. If you return home with injuries, I’m afraid your mother will worry.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
Xiao Mo gave thanks again.
“Quick, quick, quickly have the imperial physician look.”
He had just straightened up when Qin Siyao pulled his sleeve and walked him to the imperial physician’s side, having the medical female cultivator from earlier examine him carefully.
Before long, everyone successively came out from the Imperial Hunting Forest.
And the cultivators responsible for tallying the prey also brought out the prey hit by each imperial descendant, piling them to the side.
The one who hunted the most prey was Second Prince Qin Jingyuan.
Next was First Prince Qin Jingsu then came the descendants of various princes.
Among them, the First Prince and Second Prince had both hunted an eighth-grade demonic beast.
The strength of eighth-grade demonic beasts was comparable to the Cave Mansion realm, yet these two princes were only at Foundation Building perfection.
From this, one could see that besides having sufficient resources to pile up their realms, these two princes’ martial Dao talent was truly not low, and they definitely worked hard enough normally.
Xiao Mo also vaguely guessed why the Qin Kingdom’s ruler hadn’t established a crown prince yet.
The First Prince and Second Prince were both excellent, which indeed made things quite tangled.
Moreover, not establishing a crown prince and having them compete with each other could maintain tension and give them more motivation to cultivate but not establishing a crown prince would ultimately have quite a few hidden dangers.
However, Xiao Mo felt this wasn’t something he needed to concern himself with.
What Xiao Mo hadn’t expected was that he thought his and Princess’s hunted prey would be the least, but they actually ranked third from the bottom.
Because they weren’t at the very bottom, Qin Siyao was so happy, hands on hips with her chin raised, proud like a little mother hen.
“Not bad, not bad. It seems our Qin Kingdom’s descendants still have some ability.
Especially Jingsu and Jingyuan. I didn’t expect you two to actually hunt an eighth-grade demonic beast at Foundation Building realm. This is truly rare. You haven’t brought me shame.”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler looked at the prey piled on the ground and nodded with satisfaction.
“However, Qin Yu and Qin Jinyin, you two cousins are four years older than Siyao, yet the prey you hunted isn’t as much as Siyao’s.
I’ll need to have a good chat with your fathers later and ask what you’ve been doing normally?”
Qin Yu and Qin Jinyin, these two children lowered their heads and didn’t dare speak.
Their fathers stood to the side, faces completely red.
When they returned home, they’d likely receive a good beating.
“Jingsu, although both you and your brother hunted an eighth-grade demonic beast, Jingyuan’s quantity is more than yours. This Grand Hunt, your brother has won first place.”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler said to the First Prince, then took out the box containing the Fire Spirit Pearl.
“Jingyuan, this Fire Spirit Pearl is yours.”
Qin Jingyuan happily walked forward, accepted the Fire Spirit Pearl, and said excitedly, “Thank you, Father Emperor!”
Xiao Mo glanced at First Prince Qin Jingsu’s expression. Although this First Prince appeared calm, in reality a flash of unwillingness passed through his eyes. Even the hand gripping his longbow had increased in force considerably.
As expected, these blood brothers were far from as affectionate as they appeared on the surface but that made sense.
Even actual brothers must settle accounts clearly, let alone something like the throne.
Xiao Mo glanced at the little girl beside him.
Perhaps for this little princess, she knew nothing of the relationship between her brothers but this was good too. At least her childhood could still be happy and carefree.
“This Grand Hunt ends here. All of you remember, the Qin Kingdom was founded on martial prowess. Now is even more chaotic times. Only by strengthening yourselves can you devour others. Otherwise, you’ll only be devoured by prey like these! Do you all understand!”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler surveyed everyone, his voice authoritative without anger.
The descendants shouted in unison, “We subjects understand!”
“Good that you understand. All return now.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler nodded, then said to the eunuch beside him, “Li Shen, as usual, distribute this prey to some poor households in the capital.”
Eunuch Li quickly responded, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Return to the palace.”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler boarded the dragon palanquin. The First Prince and Second Prince also mounted their horses.
Qin Siyao glanced at the dragon palanquin, then at Xiao Mo, her expression showing some reluctance.
Although Qin Siyao and Xiao Mo had only spent a little more than half a day together but Xiao Mo was the first peer Qin Siyao had encountered. Not to mention they had experienced life and death together.
“Siyao, let’s go.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler called to his daughter.
“Coming, coming.” Qin Siyao responded, her large eyes looking at Xiao Mo, “What Father Emperor rewarded you is Father Emperor’s reward. The gift I’m giving you is from me, and I will definitely fulfill it.”
“Alright, then I’ll thank Princess in advance.”
Xiao Mo only smiled faintly and nodded.
In Xiao Mo’s view, what did childhood promises count for?
Once this little girl grew up, forget remembering today’s events, she’d probably forget all childhood matters.
“Then… then I’m leaving.” Qin Siyao pinched her clothes.
“This one respectfully sees off Your Highness.” Xiao Mo cupped his fists in courtesy.
Qin Siyao gave Xiao Mo one last look before walking toward the dragon palanquin.
“We subjects respectfully see off Your Majesty.”
Amid everyone’s unified voices, the dragon palanquin disappeared from view.
Half an hour later, Qin Siyao returned to the palace.
Under the palace maids’ service, Qin Siyao comfortably took a hot bath and changed into clean clothes.
Because Qin Siyao hadn’t completed the homework Mother Empress assigned, she could only sit in the courtyard reciting poems and parallel prose but Qin Siyao held the book and couldn’t focus on reading at all.
Qin Siyao’s mind was still thinking about the hunting scenes with Xiao Mo in the Imperial Hunting Forest.
Although she and Xiao Mo nearly fell into the wolf’s jaws in the end, it was really fun.
“Woo~”
Qin Siyao folded her arms together, her slightly pointed little chin resting on her arms.
She really didn’t want to study. She really wanted to go find Xiao Mo to play…
Xiao Mo had told her there were many fun and delicious things outside the palace. She really wanted to try them…
“Siyao.”
Just as the little girl was feeling somewhat melancholic, the Qin Kingdom’s ruler’s voice came into the courtyard.
“Father Emperor.”
Seeing Father Emperor arrive, Qin Siyao happily ran over.
“Studying, I see.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler glanced at the books on the stone table and said with a smile.
“Mm, mm.” Qin Siyao lowered her little head and said glumly, “If I don’t study, next time Mother Empress tests Siyao, if I can’t answer, Mother Empress will punish me.”
“Alright then, Father Emperor will look at books with Siyao.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler rubbed his daughter’s head, “After Siyao finishes memorizing, Father Emperor will give Siyao a reward. Siyao can have whatever she wants.”
“Really?” Qin Siyao raised her head, her eyes blinking, “Father Emperor can’t lie to Siyao.”
“Of course it’s real. When has Father Emperor ever lied to you?” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler smiled, “But it looks like Siyao already has something she wants?”
“Mm, mm!” Qin Siyao nodded emphatically, “Father Emperor, if Siyao studies well, can Siyao leave the palace?”
“Leave the palace?” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler was stunned. He hadn’t expected his daughter to make this request, “Why does Siyao want to leave the palace?”
“Because your daughter wants to go to the Xiao Manor to find Xiao Mo to play.” Qin Siyao answered excitedly.
“Find Xiao Mo?” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler was stunned, his expression showing some hesitation.
“Father Emperor, you just said Siyao could have any reward she wanted. Father Emperor, please agree with Siyao, agree with Siyao.”
Seeing Father Emperor’s conflicted appearance, Qin Siyao felt Father Emperor might not agree and quickly acted spoiled, shaking Father Emperor’s large hand.
“If Father Emperor doesn’t agree, Siyao won’t talk to Father Emperor anymore.”
Seeing Father Emperor still not agreeing, Qin Siyao pouted and turned around.
“Alright then.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler still couldn’t refuse his daughter, “Then Siyao, you study well. Once you complete your homework, Father Emperor will let you go to the Xiao Manor.”
“Yay!” Qin Siyao happily hopped once, “Siyao knew Father Emperor is the best!”
Soon, Qin Siyao sat back on the stone stool, picked up the book on the table, and began memorizing attentively.
Watching his daughter’s earnest appearance, the Qin Kingdom’s ruler couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
How did these two children become so close?
Even Siyao, who never liked studying, was now seriously reading books just to be able to play with Xiao Mo.
“Daughter.” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler walked forward and sat beside his daughter.
“Dad, what is it?” Qin Siyao turned her head, her eyes full of clear childish innocence.
“It’s nothing much, it’s just, when you and Xiao Mo were parting outside the Imperial Hunting Forest, Father faintly heard you say you gave Xiao Mo a gift and would definitely fulfill it. What gift was that?” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler asked with a smile.
“It’s the gift Mother gave Dad.” Qin Siyao said matter-of-factly.
“The gift your mother gave me?” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler was even more confused.
“Yes.”
Qin Siyao obediently nodded.
“Didn’t Mother beat the war drums for you in the army? You said it was the best gift you received.
Now that Xiao Mo saved your daughter, in the future your daughter also wants to give this best gift to Xiao Mo.”
“This…” The Qin Kingdom’s ruler was momentarily caught between laughter and tears, “But Siyao, normally speaking, only a wife would beat the war drums for her husband. You’re merely friends. Or are you saying when Siyao grows up, you want to marry Xiao Mo?”
“Emmm…” Qin Siyao bit her finger and thought seriously, “That’s not impossible either, because Xiao Mo is quite nice. When Siyao grows up, if I like Xiao Mo, I’ll marry him.”
“Sss…”
Hearing his daughter’s words, the Qin Kingdom’s ruler felt his heart constrict painfully.
“Daughter, listen to Father Emperor. Men, generally aren’t much good. They all really like to deceive girls. Moreover, you’re still young. There are many things you don’t understand. When you grow up…”
“Father Emperor, you’re so noisy.”
As the Qin Kingdom’s ruler kept talking, Qin Siyao pouted.
“Your daughter needs to study now. Also, Father Emperor, you can’t speak ill of Xiao Mo. He’s a good person, your daughter’s friend. If Father Emperor speaks ill of Xiao Mo, your daughter won’t talk to Father Emperor anymore!”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler smiled helplessly but still patiently tried to correct his close little cotton-padded jacket, “What Father Emperor said is all true. Men must go through multiple tests before they can…”
“Alright, alright, Father Emperor, please leave quickly. Your daughter needs to study. After memorizing, I still need to go find Xiao Mo to play.”
Qin Siyao jumped down from the stone stool, her small hands continuously pushing her Father Emperor, pushing him out of the pavilion. Then she sat back on the chair herself, covering her ears with both hands, continuing to recite poems and essays.
“This girl…”
The Qin Kingdom’s ruler looked at his daughter’s earnest appearance, his heart very complicated.
That his daughter would study so earnestly and conscientiously naturally made him gratified, but all of this was to go see Xiao Mo…
This made the Qin Kingdom’s ruler somewhat uncomfortable.
Why did it feel like the little cabbage he’d raised for many years was about to run off with a pig?
