radicalducati Chapter 274 A Gentle Offensive
Chapter 274 A Gentle Offensive
Chapter 274 A Gentle Offensive
"Dispel your clone now, I'm about to attack!"
The meaning conveyed in his long, drawn-out gaze made Xiao Ye No. 1 hesitate.
If Ye Nanxiao were to dispel the clone state, he would have to spend a lot of time processing his memories, during which time he would have to stay in Xingluo City. So how could Xu Jiujiu let go of such a good opportunity?
Xiao Ye No. 1 pushed up his non-existent glasses; he had already seen through the long-standing conspiracy!
"Nanxiao has come all this way, how can Jiu Jiu not extend the hospitality?" Xu Jiujiu said with a smile, "There's an opera performance in town tonight, featuring a famous opera troupe. Nanxiao, are you interested?"
"Opera?" Ye Nanxiao blinked. He had been in this world for so long, but he had never seen what opera performances were like.
However, the entertainment industry on the mainland is not very developed. The mainstream professions are either Soul Masters or Soul Instructors, both of which require a lot of time to study and cultivate.
Therefore, entertainment activities were mainly enjoyed by the aristocracy, while the entertainment activities of the common people were basically simple activities such as strolling around the streets.
Seeing that Ye Nanxiao was somewhat interested, Xu Jiujiu seized the opportunity and said, "It just so happens that I have something to discuss with you. The opera house is just over there on the street. After you finish talking, it's only a ten-minute walk away. Originally, Yun'er was supposed to go with me, but she had something come up in the army, and I don't want to go to the opera house alone."
"Alright, then I'll go find His Majesty first, and then we'll go to the opera house. I'd also like to see Xingluo's opera." Ye Nanxiao agreed with a smile.
"Let's go then, let's go to the palace first, lest my brother keep you all to himself for too long, he really thinks highly of you," Xu Jiujiu said with a smile.
Ye Nanxiao nodded in agreement and followed Xu Jiujiu away.
Only Little Ye No. 1, who had been ignored by Ye Nanxiao, and Feng Shiyi, who was lounging like a salted fish, remained in the hall.
"Aren't you going to save your original body? The nobles of Xingluo love opera, so I'm sure Her Highness the Princess has already made preparations." Feng Shiyi slightly raised her eyelids and looked at the silent Xiao Ye No. 1.
"After dodging a whole month of tricks, Xu Jiujiu must have set a huge trap for me now. I have to be careful! Otherwise, my true form will fall into a honey trap because of me!"
Xiao Ye No. 1 said confidently, with an expression that said, "I've seen through everything."
"Trying to use seductive charms to capture the heart of the original body? Impossible! As long as I'm here, I'll protect the original body from all danger!"
Seeing Ye Nanxiao suddenly fall into a chuunibyou state, Feng Shiyi closed her eyes again. She thought Ye Nanxiao's clone's skills were pretty good, but some clones had too obvious flaws. For example, the one in front of her had an IQ that fluctuated wildly.
"However, if Ye Nanxiao really becomes the consort of the Star Luo Empire, wouldn't my side take off along with him?" Feng Shiyi suddenly thought to herself.
"Then we can't let this blockhead stop Her Highness from launching her romantic offensive against Ye Nanxiao!"
The Shadow Stream is currently still confined to Xingluo City. Even with the help of Xu Jiujiu's power, it still cannot sweep through Xingluo City. Feng Shiyi's ambition is to become the number one sect in Xingluo and then raise the sword against the Holy Spirit Sect. For this, she works day and night, keeping her online 24 hours a day. Her usual free time is her precious time to sleep.
Thinking this to herself, Feng Shiqi jumped up and landed next to Xiao Ye No. 1, patting her on the shoulder and saying earnestly, "Why don't we cooperate? I'll help you stop Xu Jiujiu!"
Xiao Ye No. 1 looked at Feng Shiyi with emotion and nodded heavily. Feng Shiyi truly deserved to be his number one general, always thinking of him!
"No problem, no problem. After all, I'm a member of the Shadow Stream's 'Fist,' so I definitely have to think about the boss's best interests!"
"Alright! Let's stop Xu Jiujiu together! We must make sure the main body leaves here safely!" Xiao Ye No. 1, his eyes filled with faint ice crystals, clenched his fists and strode out.
Feng Shiyi smiled faintly and muttered to herself, "Helping you find a wife isn't betrayal, you know."
Starry Palace.
Xu Jiujiu led Ye Nanxiao into the Starlight Hall, where Xu Jiawei usually handled state affairs.
Incense was burning in the palace, and just one whiff of it made one feel refreshed.
On the left and right sides, there is a screen, and from behind the screen comes the sound of a melodious zither.
Noticing someone entering the palace, Xu Jiawei looked up and saw his younger sister with tender eyes, following closely behind Ye Nanxiao.
"Long time no see, Nanxiao, you've finally come to Xingluo!" Xu Jiawei put down the golden pen in his hand, walked out of the office desk, and gave Ye Nanxiao a strong hug.
"Is this young master so popular?" Ye Nanxiao patted Xu Jiawei on the back, thinking to himself that he hadn't been here for long, so why was Xu Jiawei so enthusiastic towards him?
Pulling Ye Nanxiao to sit down, Xu Jiawei asked warmly, "How long are you staying in Xingluo this time? Old Master Luo has been talking about you for a while now."
Xu Jiujiu held an exquisite tea tray, quietly brewing tea, occasionally glancing up at Ye Nanxiao, her eyes sparkling with a faint starlight.
Seeing this, Xu Jiawei felt a pang of emotion. His beloved younger sister had finally grown up and was going to leave with someone else.
"Tea isn't as refreshing as strong liquor, how about we have a couple of bottles?" Xu Jiawei raised his teacup and clinked it against Ye Nanxiao's, saying.
Ye Nanxiao shook his head slightly. Before he could speak, he heard Xu Jiujiu beside him say, "Brother, it's still daytime. Plus, Nanxiao has been traveling a long way and must not have eaten well. It's not suitable for him to drink alcohol."
"And you haven't finished reviewing your brother's memorials yet, have you? You can't be lazy!" Xu Jiujiu said.
Xu Jiawei was slightly taken aback. His younger sister had never interfered when he drank before, at most limiting the amount. Moreover, given Ye Nanxiao's personality, did you really think that this fox would mistreat him normally?
While inwardly criticizing, Xu Jiawei repeatedly praised Xu Jiujiu for being right.
"Elder Luo has seen the first batch of soul tools that were sent over, and even Dai Hao is very satisfied with them. They have already been put into use at the border. In this respect, you have done me a great favor!" Xu Jiawei raised his glass and said solemnly.
"Your Majesty is too kind. Integrity is a fundamental principle for any businessman. We will not break our promises to Your Majesty." Ye Nanxiao raised his glass again and clinked it with Xu Jiawei's.
"You brat, if only I were a member of Xingluo! If all of Xingluo's students were as capable as you, how could Xingluo not prosper!" Xu Jiawei said, glancing at Xu Jiujiu.
Ye Nanxiao was used to Xu Jiawei's lament; every time Xu Jiawei chatted with him, he would inevitably sigh that he was not one of Xingluo's people.
Xu Jiujiu's lips curled up slightly, and she waved her hand gently. Two girls dressed in palace attire each entered carrying a food box.
After the two girls put down the food box, they bowed and left.
After a long while, she opened the food box, revealing the pastries inside. With her delicate hands, she picked up the plate and gently placed the pastries on the table.
"Nanxiao, come and try the latest pastries made by the palace. I've been craving them for a long time. These pastries were personally made by Jiu Jiu. I was waiting for you to come to Xingluo again so you could try them. This girl usually doesn't even give me face, but she insists on waiting until you come!" Xu Jiawei picked up a pastry that looked like tiramisu with a look of great interest and put it in his mouth to chew it.
Xu Jiujiu's face flushed slightly, but she did not deny Xu Jiawei's words. Instead, she gently picked up a piece of pastry and brought it to Ye Nanxiao's lips, her red lips parting slightly as she uttered, "Ah~~".
Ye Nanxiao reached out and took the pastry, then put it in his mouth. He dared not let Xu Jiujiu feed him personally, after all, there was no special relationship between them, and Xu Jiawei, as the older brother, was sitting opposite him "watching him like a hawk".
Xu Jiujiu smiled gently, took out a handkerchief from her bosom, and gently wiped the pastry powder from Ye Nanxiao's mouth.
"Thank you, Your Highness, I can do it myself!" Ye Nanxiao quickly shoveled the pastry powder from his lips into his mouth and shifted his position slightly.
After a long period of gentleness, Ye Nanxiao had a bit of a headache.
He could naturally see Xu Jiujiu's affection for him, but he had no intention of reciprocating.
"These pastries are on the sweeter side, I don't know if you like them, Nanxiao." Xu Jiujiu poured Ye Nanxiao a cup of hot tea and said softly.
She developed the pastries according to Ye Nanxiao's taste. During the development process, hundreds of members of the royal family were made to act as taste testers before a satisfactory recipe was finally created.
Every morning, Xu Jiujiu would make several pastries and send them to Yingliu for Xiaoye No. 1 to taste.
However, Xiao Ye No. 1 has no sense of taste, and the pastries delivered to her every day are all divided up by Feng Shiyi and others.
Ye Nanxiao has a sweet tooth, and the sweetness of the pastries was just right for him. He nodded quickly and gave a thumbs up, "Thank you, Your Highness! The pastries are delicious!"
"Call me Jiu Jiu! Really, what's wrong? It's only been a short time since we last met and you've already become distant with me?" Xu Jiu Jiu said somewhat displeased, her red lips slightly pouting, as she took out all the pastries from the food box and placed them in front of Ye Nan Xiao.
"It's my fault, Jiu Jiu," Ye Nanxiao said with a smile, admitting his mistake.
Xu Jiawei silently watched the two people in front of him, and silently reached out to stuff the pastries into his mouth one by one. He felt that what he was eating was not pastries, but a high concentration of sugar, which was about to kill him with its sweetness.
After finishing the last piece of pastry, Xu Jiawei glanced at the food box and noticed that there were no more pastries in the food box that Xu Jiujiu had given him. Then he looked at Ye Nanxiao's front of him and saw that it was full of pastries.
Xu Jiawei compared the sizes of the two food boxes and found that they were the same, but Xu Jiujiu only served himself one plate.
"So, that's all I got?" Xu Jiawei thought bitterly, a hint of jealousy creeping into his eyes as he looked at Ye Nanxiao. This was his own sister!
"After you finish the pastries, have some hot tea. Eating too many pastries can be greasy, so this will help you cleanse your palate." Xu Jiujiu picked up the teacup and placed it in Ye Nanxiao's hand.
Ye Nanxiao's Adam's apple bobbed. He felt that Xu Jiujiu was now like a gentle and virtuous wife, showing tenderness to her lover.
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