Unruly Phoenix Xiaoyao

121-130

 Chapter 121: Who's guilty of throwing the rock?

Chapter 121: Who's guilty of throwing the rock? Original and most updated translations are from volare. If read elsewhere, this chapter has been stolen. Please stop supporting theft.

Qin Xuan shook his head, trying to clear his mind after being led in confusing circles by Ning Xiaoyao. Then he knelt in front of her and said, "This subject accepts the decree." Forget about money, I'll even give him my life right now if he wants it.

Ning Xiaoyao helped him up and said, "Accepts the decree? You're agreeing to lend me money?"

Qin Xuan replied, "It's not lending, Your Majesty. Even this subject's life belongs to Your Majesty."

"You can't say things like that," Ning Xiaoyao hastily shook her head. "It can't all go to me. You still have to live a good life with Miss Qin. Don't you need money to raise a wife and kids? General Qin, you need to learn how to save money, understand?"

Qin Xuan was deeply moved by such words, but he didn't want to talk any more. Just who brought up the topic of money in the first place? Here I am expressing my loyalty while the emperor is telling me how to save up. Regional Commander Qin felt that he was getting a figurative face slap.

Lou Zigui grabbed Ning Xiaoyao and pulled her over to his side. "Enough already," he murmured to her. "You did very well with your first words, but did you have to mention the second half?"

Ning Xiaoyao thought back. What did I say in the second half?

Qin Xuan told Ning Xiaoyao, "Your Majesty, if everything goes well, this subject guarantees that I'll be able to get silver out of those mines within six months."

Ning Xiaoyao said, "So you'll need half a year before producing silver?"

Qin Xuan felt awkward. "What is Your Majesty's meaning?"

"Then half a year it'll be. You have to pay attention to safety when opening up a mine. Don't throw your lives away just for the sake of the silver," Ning Xiaoyao said. Though she wished they could get silver the very next day, she'd be a fool to expect the impossible.

"Yes, this subject accepts the decree," Qin Xuan said again.

"Then leave the capital city soon," Lou Zigui said. "Are the guards you've brought with you reliable?"

Qin Xuan nodded. "They've served my family for generations. I wouldn't pick anyone unreliable to be my personal bodyguards."

"Then please go," Lou Zigui half turned towards the door. In the time it took to burn two sticks of incense, Qin Xuan took Qin Xin and left by the side gates of the palace.

"You both have to take care, ah," Ning Xiaoyao said. "If there's a chance in the future, I'll go visit you in Jiangnan. Otherwise, you guys can come to the capital. In any case, we'll definitely meet again. Goodbye!"

Qin Xin said, "This commoner wishes Your Majesty to take care."

"Mhm," Ning Xiaoyao said, "I'll definitely take care, ah." Finally, she was living in a world without zombies. If she didn't live well, she'd be unworthy to herself.

"Hyaa!" Qin Xuan urged his horse forward.

"Be careful on the road!" Ning Xiaoyao shouted at their retreating forms. While on his horse, Qin Xuan turned around to cup his fist at Ning Xiaoyao. Qin Xin perched against the carriage window and looked at her as well, wearing a teary smile.

Ning Xiaoyao told Lou Zigui and Ji Yuerong, "Who said Miss Qin was ugly? Did you see her smile? That was peerless elegance and intellectual brilliance!"