Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Give Me a Child
Chapter 273: Give Me a Child
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
When Jiang Peihuan and Zhao Yong entered the palace of the Western Region, they overheard an argument inside.
“It’s none of your business, and don’t you dare threaten me.”
The voice belonged to Rong Mo.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes widened in surprise. Although her encounters with Rong Mo had been infrequent, she could tell that he was an incredibly cold person. The fact that someone managed to provoke him like this make her curious..
“Your Majesty, we have guests,” announced another voice.
“Let them in.”
Surprisingly, this reply was a soft, enchanting feminine voice.
Both Jiang Peihuan and Zhao Yong were taken aback. The ruler of the Western Region was not only a woman but also an extremely beautiful one.
“I heard you’ve come to the Western Region for the Soul Returning Grass?” The Western Region’s queen spoke directly as soon as she saw Jiang Peihuan.
At first glance, Jiang Peihuan noticed the queen’s fair skin, bright eyes, and naturally wavy hair. She was so stunning; she resembled a fairy.
Hearing the queen’s words, Jiang Peihuan bowed slightly and replied softly, “Yes, I’ve come to the Western Region for the Soul Returning Grass.”
“It’s simple,” the queen responded promptly. “As long as you can convince him to stay, I’ll give you the grass.”
She pointed directly at Rong Mo as she spoke.
Jiang Peihuan looked towards Rong Mo, her eyes filled with surprise. However, Rong Mo, upon hearing the queen’s words, became visibly angry. “Yao Ji,” he said, his voice tinged with anger, “I’ve told you before. I will not stay in the Western Region, and 1 will not marry you.”
Yao Ji, the Western Region’s queen, remained unphased. “You also said you’d never return to the Western Region, yet here you are,” she remarked casually. “Nothing is impossible when it comes to you. Even if it seems impossible, I’ll make it possible.”
“Queen Cheng,” the queen continued, “I can give you the Soul Returning Grass, but you must persuade Rong Mo to stay.”
“Your Majesty, may 1 ask why you want Young Master Rong to stay?” Jiang Peihuan inquired.
“To marry him, of course.”
Jiang Peihuan was taken aback, even though she had somewhat anticipated this answer. Yao Ji’s directness was somewhat disarming.
Jiang Peihuan appreciate forthright people like the queen. When she heard Yao Ji’s words, she said softly,” Your Majesty, but feelings can’t be forced.”
“Why not?” Yao Ji asked with a smile.
Jiang Peihuan was stunned. If it wasn’t for the sincere look in Yao Ji’s eyes, she might have mistaken it for mockery.
“If Rong Mo stays and marries me, doesn’t he become mine?” Yao Ji continued, challenging Jiang Peihuan’s beliefs.
Jiang Peihuan was momentarily lost for words. Even as an observer, she could understand Rong Mo’s frustration. Even Zhao Yong, who had remained silent, showed a hint of sympathy for Rong Mo upon hearing Yao Ji’s words.
Hoping to steer the conversation back on track, Jiang Peihuan asked, “Your Majesty, can we exchange the Soul Returning Grass for something else? My husband’s life is at stake.”
“But I have everything I want, except for Rong Mo,” Yao Ji replied.
Feeling exasperated, Jiang Peihuan turned to Rong Mo, “Young Master Rong, perhaps you could…” but she couldn’t finish her sentence, catching the cold look in Rong Mo’s eyes. Yet, it was clear Rong Mo had discerned her meaning from her tone.
Coldly, Rong Mo glanced at Jiang Peihuan and then looked at Yao Ji, saying, “As long as you are willing to give me the Soul Returning Grass, aside from staying and marrying you, I can agree to any other conditions you put forth.”
“Really?”
“Let me think.”
Hearing Rong Mo’s words, Yao Ji was lost in thought.
However, Jiang Peihuan grew somewhat anxious. Xiao Nanye’s current condition didn’t leave them much time to wait for Yao Ji’s decision.
“But my friend is running out of time. So, you need to give me an answer quickly.”
“What if I want you to give me a child?”
“What did you say?”
Before Rong Mo could finish speaking, Yao Ji looked at him and asked.
Hearing this, Rong Mo was immediately stunned, his face full of astonishment.
Jiang Peihuan also turned to look at Yao Ji.
If she wasn’t certain there was nothing wrong with her hearing, she would have doubted if she heard correctly.
Yet, Yao Ji’s next words confirmed she hadn’t misunderstood.
“I said, I want you to give me a child. If you’re unwilling to stay or marry me, then at least grant me a child. If you promise this, 1 will give you the Soul Returning Grass.”
“I…”
“Rong Mo, 1 have already compromised. You were the one who said that aside from staying and marrying, any other condition would be accepted. Are you going back on your word now? If that’s the case, 1 absolutely won’t give you the Soul Returning Grass.”
Yao Ji didn’t even wait for Rong Mo to finish and directly cut him off.
The entire hall fell silent after her words.
After what felt like an eternity, Jiang Peihuan heard Rong Mo say, “Alright, I promise.”
“So, when will you give me a child?”
Rong Mo:”…”
Jiang Peihuan:”…”
Zhao Yong:”…”
An hour later, Jiang Peihuan received a wooden box from Si Nian. Carefully opening the box, she saw a small, vibrant green grass inside.
The box seemed to have some kind of preservation effect; the grass looked as if it had just been freshly plucked.
Jiang Peihuan’s eyes were full of joy as she looked at the small plant.
Because this was the Soul Returning Grass.
“Ye Xiao, go prepare the other herbs. Tonight, I will cure Xiao Nanye.”
“Yes, My Queen.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Ye Xiao quickly left the inner chamber.
“Knock, knock…”
Just as Ye Xiao left, there was a knock on the door. It was Si Nian. Seeing him, Jiang Peihuan asked softly, “Master Si, what brings you here?”
“Queen Cheng, the queen wishes to see you.”
“Now?”
Seeing Si Nian nod, Jiang Peihuan softly replied, “Alright, I’ll head over.”
Si Nian led Jiang Peihuan to Yao Ji’s palace. As soon as they entered, Jiang Peihuan saw clothes scattered all over the bed, with Yao Ji dressed in only a single garment.
“You’ve arrived?”