Feng Yu Jiu Tian - Volume 11 - Chapter 1

FENG YU JIU TIAN VOLUME 11

CHAPTER 1

(A King’s Love)

TRANSLATOR: CHRISTY EDITORS: FERN & SZARA

The whole room was silent; even a needle falling to the ground could be heard. Everyone’s gaze rested upon Feng Ming as they held their breath waiting for his reply.

Feng Ming used all of his courage to look straight at Lie Zhong Liu as he replied, “Without you, Rong Tian will still be able to unify the world. However, if you were to assist us, the road in unifying the world will be a lot easier.”

He knew that every word he said at this time was extremely important, yet he still felt unease at the words he had just spoken. Although feeling that way, he cannot let his uneasiness be shown.

FM: People have always wanted to dominate the world, but they often overlook the process of getting there, and thus many innocent people have to suffer through the torture. Once a war breaks loose, those who are young and healthy are recruited and sent to the battlefields, while those who are elderly and ill are left to wander about. If the war reaches stalemate and no one wants to surrender, then the battle will continue for another two or three decades. In the end, no matter who sits on the throne, those who survive will suffer and will be no different than those who died. Just thinking about it is too painful to bear. If Rong Tian has someone like you as his strategist, and with careful planning, I believe that things will be a whole lot different.

While trying to persuade Lie Zhong Liu, Feng Ming recalled the experience at Aman River where the battle between Ruo Yan and Rong Tian ended in bloodshed, coloring the river a bloody red.

Although Xi Lei had won that battle, Ruo Yan still sat on the throne after recovering, while many countless lives were forever lost. The situation at that time was unavoidable and there was no other choice. However, those people could have had a life of peace. They could have simply become a farmer or a hunter...

FM: On the battlefield, there might be fire or water attack. Some scumbags might use poison. There also might be those who use strategies and tricks to gain the upper hand on the battlefield. That day at Dong Fan, if you had been there to assist us as Prime Minister, then we might have avoided the outcome where many innocent lives were lost because of smallpox.

Everything had been expressed; the meaning is within the words.

FM: Even right now, if it hadn’t been for you, there would have been many difficulties and casualties during the overtake of Yue Zhong...Therefore, Feng Ming sincerely requests for you to stay. I don’t want a future world in which wars lasts for decades, riddled with deaths in the battle for conquest. If my words have managed to persuade you, I kindly ask if you would consider staying beside Rong Tian?

While everyone was feeling a sense of sadness, Wei Chiu Niang, who was still tied, turned her head around and yelled at Lie Zhong Liu.

WCN: I won’t allow you to answer! You’ve always bragged how intelligent you are, but don’t you realize that if you help him, how many people will you be killing? Don’t all the people who want to conquer the world always see death and bloodshed? What are you waiting for, quickly refuse him.

FM: What Lady Lie said is correct. One step towards victory lays a thousand dead corpses. In the process of unifying the world, it is difficult to avoid bloodshed. Although one cannot avoid it, one can minimize the casualties. Therefore, I sincerely ask if Mister Lie would stay beside Rong Tian to change the outcome, and steer us from a situation where many innocent lives would be lost.

After finishing, Feng Ming stood in front of Wei Chiu Niang. With everyone as witnesses, he knelt down and bowed in respect, “I seek for your approval.”

She was surprised by Feng Ming’s gesture and was judging to see if there was any deception on his sincere face.

WCN: Do you think that just a few sweet words can impress me? You must be dreaming!

Every since Feng Ming gave his reply, Lie Zhong Liu made no movement at all. At this time, he finally looked towards the window with melancholic eyes and whispered, “One step towards victory lays a thousand dead corpses... For thousands of years, those who held the highest position—the high-status royalties—which one of them would think about the numerous corpses they step over in order to walk the bloody path of conquering the world?”

His shoulders slightly trembled as he turned around to face everyone and let out a long sigh.

LZL: The words Duke Ming spoke—although they are not the most comforting of words—they held a benevolence that is rarely seen in this world. In the many years that I have wandered about, secretly observing the royalties and nobles of the eleven kingdoms, I have never found anyone that can compare to Duke Ming’s compassion.

FM: Mister, can you give me a clear answer? I’m still not certain if what you just said is agreeing or refusing my request.

Lie Zhong Liu nodded his head, “Of course I’m accepting your request.” The corner of his mouth lifted as it revealed a calming smile.

After agreeing to become their Prime Minister, there was a banquet prepared for the event. As for Lie Er, he was still upset about Wei Chiu Niang shooting an arrow at Rong Tian and wanted to find some way get even with her.

Lie Er wanted to invite Wei Chiu Niang to banquet despite Feng Ming believing that it would be a bad idea if she stirred up trouble during the banquet. However, Lie Er convinced Feng Ming and told Feng Ming that he will personally invite her without having Feng Ming worry about it. Feng Ming agreed and Lie Er went off to check in on Wei Chiu Niang.

Wei Chiu Niang refused to go to the banquet. However, Lie Er wouldn’t accept that. While arguing, Wei Chiu Niang told Lie Er that if she went to the banquet, wouldn’t he be worried that she might tell everyone about his past? Lie Er didn’t stop there and instead prompted her to talk about his past since he already told everyone. Wei Chiu Niang only uttered the name, “Yu Lang,” and just that name made Lie Er uneasy and tremble in fear.

WCN: You don’t have to be afraid, I won’t tell anyone about this.

LE: Who’s afraid? If you want to say it then just say it, no need to cry over it. The words were clear, but yet his voice shook..

Ever since Lie Er was young, he was appointed as Rong Tian’s bodyguard. He was clever, cunning, no one could be compared to him. At a young age, he was already juggling the King of Yong Yin within the palm of his hands. But never had he met a second person like Yu Lang, a cold-blooded, heartless, cruel and vicious person.

Even though Ruo Yan is a ruthless person who was hated by all, judging by his scheming techniques that can cause one to choose not to live nor die easily, he was still a long way from Yu Lang.

At this point, Lie Er didn’t care whether or not Wei Chiu Niang attended the banquet as he felt it was best for him to leave the room. As he opened the door, to his surprise, Feng Ming was standing there, overhearing the conversation.

Feng Ming told Lie Er that he felt it was best for him to personally invite Wei Chiu Niang instead of leaving that duty to Lie Er alone. Lie Er informed Feng Ming that he tried to convince Wei Chiu Niang, but she still refuses to go. If Feng Ming wishes to persuade her again, then he can, while Lie Er took his leave.

Feng Ming still couldn’t convince Wei Chiu Niang to attend the banquet, but before he left, he wanted Wei Chiu Niang to tell him a bit more about Yu Lang.

WCN: If you really wanted to know, then why didn’t you ask him when he was standing in front of you, instead of asking me?

FM: You are very right, Feng Ming is wrong.

Feng Ming respectfully bowed to Wei Chiu Niang before leaving the room.

Even though Wei Chiu Niang did not know them for a long time, she had heard of Xi Lei Duke Ming’s reputation. The handsome man in front of her had once been kidnapped to Bo Jian, went to Fan Jia, and tore up Dong Fan in an earth-shattering event that caused even the talented Lu Dan to be defeated by his hands. With Xi Lei’s King, Rong Tian, as his support, Feng Ming has coincidentally become the most infamous figure in the world.

At this time, his stumbled words gave a different impression than one would imagine. Not only did he not have half the sharpness of the domineering Rong Tian, instead, he was like a little child without a clue, simple and naïve that can make anyone grow fond of.

But today, it had also been that little child who displayed his eloquent speech. If it weren’t for one sentence, “Shorten the time of unifying the world” and then another, “One step towards victory lays a thousand dead corpses,” then that bastard Lie Zhong Liu wouldn’t be moved to the point of aiding Rong Tian.

Her phoenix eyes diverted from where Feng Ming left as she pondered for a long time.

As for Feng Ming, he was still curious and wanted to investigate about the Yu Lang incident. Walking out of the hallway, he met with Chiu Lan and Rong Hu kissing each other and walking towards his direction. Feng Ming coughed once and told them, “I’ve caught you red handed. You think that after marrying a nice wife you can just be lazy?”

Chiu Lan and Rong Hu were caught off guard. They looked up to see Feng Ming laughing at them.

Chiu Lan distanced herself from Rong Hu. “Duke Ming is banding together with everyone to tease us. How annoying, it’s clear that His Majesty gave the order for marriage and yet you are still teasing us.”

RH: It’s not that Chiu Lan and I are lazy, Chiu Yue and Chiu Xing are taking care of the entertainment portion. Chiu Lan said that since we were on the mountains for several days, Duke Ming couldn’t enjoy a decent meal; therefore, she purposely made several new dishes and wanted me to do a taste test.

FM: Then hurry up and test them, remember to leave half of it. Don’t use the excuse that it’s not good to eat everything. And Chiu Lan, don’t be like that, I’m not as loud-mouth as everyone so no one will tease you. On the way here, did you two see Lie Er?

CL: We did, but he only said a few words. He saw us and slowed down his pace, saying that he needed to check the storage room outside the city wall and left.

FM: How was his facial expression?

CL: He was not like usual, grimacing and poor eye contact.

RH: Why? Is something wrong with Lie Er?

FM: Nothing. I ordered him to invite Lady Lie to the banquet, but that person is not easy to talk to. I’m just afraid Lie Er had an argument with her. You two should hurry and go.

Feng Ming went back to his room where Rong Tian hugged him from behind.

RT: Where did you run off to? The banquet is about to start, and you took advantage of when I’m not looking to sneak away?

FM: I’m hungry, is there anything to eat?

Rong Tian carried him into the room. Not wanting to put Feng Ming down, he allowed him to sit on his lap as he served Feng Ming some snacks.

RT: You’re more and more high maintenance now. Within the entire world, only you receive fortune of having a king carefully serving you like this.

While feeding Feng Ming, Rong Tian lightly kissed him on the lips and whispered, “That sheep intestine skin, I’ve sent someone to create a good one. Luckily, there was someone in Yue Zhong who raised sheeps and so I’ve finally found ... Ah! Little Monster!” A sudden pain was felt as he cursed in shock and withdrew his finger.

It was too late, Feng Ming had angrily bitten his finger, imprinted by teeth marks.

Zi Yan and a few other soldiers came in to report some updated news. Feng Ming quickly freed himself from Rong Tian and sat on a chair next to him.

Mian Ya reported to them that Long Tian has recently passed away. Rong Tian and Feng Ming were not surprised since Lady Yao Ye had already informed them about poisoning Long Tian and his death was imminent.

It was unfortunate that Ruo Yan had brought an army to ambush them, causing Rong Tian to lose his advantageous point–Third Princess Fan Zhi. It seemed that this exclusive gift wouldn’t be received after all.

RT: When did Long Tian died? Was it because of poison? At that time, was anyone present?

MY: (shook his head) The spies we’ve sent only heard a little bit of news. The overall situation was strictly concealed, but according to my guesses, he has been dead for some time now.

Rong Tian ordered Mian Ya to follow up with it.

FM: What’s the current situation? Third Princess is no longer alive, Long Tian is dead, the royal bloodline of Fan Jia seems to be over. Perhaps Ruo Yan will try to take over Fan Jia.

RT: It isn’t that he’ll try, he will most definitely want to overtake it. Ruo Yan has always been hungry for Fan Jia for some time, and had placed many different pawns to take advantage of. Fan Jia is a place that holds the Aman River, with fertile lands and great for irrigation. Once he conquers Fan Jia, it will give Ruo Yan power to dominate the world.

FM: If his strength is increased, then it will be a huge disadvantage to us. What are we going to do now? It’s bad, you still haven’t recovered your place on the throne of Xi Lei. If Tong Er continues to join forces with Ruo Yan, then we’ll be in a bad situation.

RT: That’s right, that’s right. The situation is unfavorable to us. Duke Ming should quickly find a way to help me resolve this problem. If not, then you are deemed incompetent and tonight I’ll punish you in bed. Ah, how many times should it be?

Awhile ago, Mian Ya had gone outside, but right at this moment, two guards rushed in and heard Rong Tian’s words.

Feng Ming was so embarrassed that he started cursing, “A dog’s bark can’t even spit out an elephant’s tusk! You are still the Great King and yet you use politics as something to joke about. Why are you threatening me? Haven’t I, Duke Ming, help find you a great and powerful Prime Minister? I just think that the most important thing right now is to quickly depart and recapture your rightful throne.

Rong Tian nodded his head and sternly said, “You’re right, we should do that.” Thus, Feng Ming’s plan was recognized.