He did not look at her like a subordinate looking at his master but more like a man looking at the woman he liked. The more she thought like this, the more terrible Feng Wu felt in her heart.
She had made it clear on several occasions, that she was not afraid of the power of the Ji family, that she would still make him her wife, and even let him continue working as an official even after he joined her harem. It was the first time in the history of Tianfeng Nation that such an honor had been bestowed.
If it were someone else, he would have eagerly agreed to be with her long ago, but Ji You was an exception. The more obvious she made her intentions, the further he hid from her. In the end, he refused to have any interactions with her other than those necessary for official work.
After such a comparison, Feng Wu, who was initially only angry at Feng Tianlan, developed a sense of hatred towards her due to jealousy, so much so that her teeth ground together.
Ji You received the summons and entered the palace quickly. When he saw Feng Wu, he saluted her, “I, your subordinate, have come to see Your Majesty.”
Feng Wu ensured that her emotions were well concealed and looked at Ji You condescendingly. “Although the Lady Phoenix has already settled down at the Lady Phoenix Shrine on her own, proper etiquette must not be ignored. Choose an auspicious date so that we can announce her arrival and make her legitimate.”
“I have already chosen the auspicious date, it will be the thirteenth of the coming month,” Ji You replied steadily in a low voice.
Feng Wu clenched her fists, then continued to say, “You are indeed my good prime minister.”
Ji You simply stood respectfully and did not reply. He had his own way of dealing with Her Majesty with his cold attitude.
“Prime Minister, I will ask you again. Are you willing to be my royal husband?” Feng Wu could not control herself, and again, decided to put her self-esteem aside. Her imperial mother had taught her that in the position of Empress, she should not make decisions based on her emotion. However, when it came to Ji You, she could not put her emotions aside.
Ji You gestured with folded hands and seemed very horrified. “The harem is not where I hope to be. Your Majesty, please choose someone else.”
“Ji You, why do you not like me?” Another round of rejection, coupled with the appearance of Feng Tianlan, made Feng Wu incapable of controlling her anger. If she ignored her pride as the ruler of the nation, she was just a young lady in her early twenties, deeply in love and unable to hide what she was thinking.
“Before I find my master, I do not intend to be involved in romantic relationships, let alone start a family.” Ji You successfully ended the conversation like this. Then, he folded his hands. “I still have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left without waiting for Feng Wu to open her mouth in response.
“Ji You!” Feng Wu was so angry she flipped everything on the table to the floor, clenching her teeth in disdain as she watched Ji You leave.
Ji You stood at the entrance of the hall. When he heard the sound of things falling to the ground, his eyebrows did not twitch and he walked away in big steps.
The following days passed rather peacefully. Feng Tianlan stayed at the Lady Phoenix Shrine and accompanied Feng Shu while also spending time on cultivation and promoting her spiritual force. When she had free time, she would go and take a look at the two portraits of Wu Ya and Yunyi. However, ever since that time, she had never dreamt of anything related to them. Everything about them was just like a dream.
With regards to the maids at the Lady Phoenix Shrine, Feng Tianlan was very impressed by them. This was because they completely obeyed all her orders without a single tinge of doubt.
As the date for the announcement of the new Lady Phoenix drew near, Feng Wu could no longer be at peace. She did not care if she was putting herself in a lower position, she finally went to the Lady Phoenix Shrine to find Feng Tianlan.
“Miss, the Empress is outside, hoping to see you.” Azurite came in to report.
“Let her wait.” Feng Tianlan raised her eyes to look at the two paintings hanging in the hall and her gaze landed on Wu Ya’s face. His peach blossom eyes were like peach blossom wine and he looked at Yunyi, who was next to him, tenderly and affectionately. It was easy to tell he had a doting gaze even from the portrait.
