The Regent Who Is In A Cold War

"Young lady, how can you say these kinds of shameless words?" These words sounded criticizing, but the pampering in his tone was unable to be concealed.

His daughter really had a good sense of judgement. She only went out once, yet she already took a fancy to the current regent. If previously, he had been considering letting his daughter enter the palace, then now, that idea didn't exist anymore.

What use was there to enter the palace? The little Emperor was merely a puppet in the regent's hands, how could he have any power? Right now, this imperial court was in the hands of the regent, as long as they curried favour with the regent, then they could soar.

"I'll return these words to Daddy," Hong Lian Er pouted, shaking Hong Ru Feng's shirt, "Daddy, others also want that person."

"Okay, okay, okay." Hong Ru Feng couldn't withstand his daughter acting like a spoiled child the most. He was also unable to cover up the smile on his face. "Good daughter, your sight is good. That person is the court's most powerful person."

When Hong Lian Er heard that, she became even more anxious. "Daddy, have you found that official?"

"Who are you calling official? That person is the regent," Hong Ru Feng cupped his fists towards the sky, "If you are able to become his wife, won't you be more respected than the Empress?"

Hong Lian Er had originally admired Helian Jing Qi, and now, when she heard her father's words, she became even more firm in her decision to marry the regent, "Daddy, that... that, how..."

"Tomorrow, Daddy will feel out the regent's mood." Hong Ru Feng patted his daughter's back and spoke dotingly, "My obedient daughter has a pure soul and good looks, when His Highness, the Prince regent sees you, he'll definitely be fond of you."

These words of Hong Ru Feng hadn't even sounded for a few moments, before the regent that he was speaking of directly brought people and charged into the Hong residence. When the gatehouse saw the stance of the regent, how could they dare block him? They could only follow behind him, face beaded with sweat.

The father and daughter pair was currently speaking on how to marry into the regent's Prince residence. And on this side, the regent had already led his bodyguards into their home.

When Hong Ru Feng saw the regent bearing down menacingly on him, he really got a shock. He hurriedly put down his daughter in his embrace, kneeling on the ground as he gave his greetings, "This official pays respect to Your Highness, the Prince regent."

"Come men, tie her up for Benwang." Since he came here to start a fight, he didn't have any words to day. The regent didn't even look at the kneeling Hong Ru Feng, immediately getting people to seize Hong Lian Er who was standing at the side and staring at him in a trance.

"Your Highness, this... what is the meaning of this?" When Hong Ru Feng saw what was happening, he became extremely anxious. He knelt on the ground, hugging his daughter, not understanding as he asked, "Wangye knows my daughter?"

His daughter had only gone out two to three days ago, other than that, she always stayed at home, but looking at the regent's appearance, that wasn't quite right?

"Hong daren, your daughter is really good," the regent laughed coldly, "Plotting to murder a relative of the Emperor. Releasing horses to commit assault. Acting like an overlord. Just with these few things, Hong daren, do you think anyone can be left behind in your Hong residence?"

Once Hong Ru Feng heard this, could he still express his dissatisfaction? A single evidence on plotting to murder a relative of the Emperor could already let his Hong residence be executed to the third generation. He released his daughter in his embrace, hastily kneeling onto the floor and speaking in a trembling voice, "Wang... Wangye, this... this, is there a misunderstanding? My daughter usually stays within this residence, and doesn't step out of the inner gate, how can... how can she plot to murder the Emperor's relative?"

"Misunderstanding?" the regent sneered coldly, "Why don't you ask your precious daughter what good deed she did today?"

He was aware that his daughter had gone out today, but after his daughter arrived home, she went to his location. The imperial bodyguard that went along with her also didn't have anything unusual to report. Could it be... in the one to two hours his daughter went out, she had managed to provoke a disaster?

Thinking to here, Hong Ru Feng really felt hatred in his heart. Normally, he always spoiled this daughter, one reason was because she was his youngest child, and the other reason was because her mother was his most favoured concubine.

In the end, he never expected that this daughter that he doted on to no ends, had provoked a person who absolutely mustn't be provoked.

"Wishing His Highness, the Prince regent to be fine." It was unknown whether Hong Lian Er was still young, or her eyes were too small. Even a person without eyes would be able to tell that the circumstances right now wasn't right, yet she could actually tenderly saluted the regent with a red face.

"I didn't die under Lady Hong's carriage, Benwang is really fine," the regent was unwilling to speak to these two people anymore, "Seize this girl."

When Hong Ru Feng heard the regent's words, only then did he notice that his clothes was somewhat dirty. Normally, the regent paid attention to his appearance the most, yet right now, he went out with this kind of appearance...

Right now, it seemed like Hong Lian Er, this vile creature, had really provoked a great disaster in such a short time.

If earlier, it could be said that he had a good dream about seeking connections with the regent, then now, he was thinking about how he could protect this life of his.

"Your Majesty, the Prince regent..." Hong Ru Feng wanted to plead, but who would've known that the regent ordered his people to bring away Hong Lian Er, who was crying and kicking up a fuss non-stop, basically not giving him any opportunity to plead.

Hong Ru Feng's lips trembled as he sat paralysed on the floor. Over, everything was over.

Shao Qian woke up from his sleep and saw his regent watching him unblinkingly, he sat up and reached out with both arms, "Change Zhen's clothes."

"As you command." The regent kissed the corner of the little Emperor's mouth and carried him up, and when changing his clothes, he merely helped him wear a set of innerwear. Afterward, afraid that he would catch a cold, the regent fastened a cloak around him.

"The person who let the horses run is free?" According to this person's natural disposition, during the time when he was sleeping, he would have definitely already resolved the matter.

"Imperial Uncle already handled it, Xuan-er doesn't need to worry about this trivial matter." The regent wasn't willing to let this miscellaneous matter dirty his treasure's ears.

Shao Qian nodded his head and didn't ask anymore. After a while, someone sent a bowl of calming broth, Shao Qian drank a mouthful of it and held it in his mouth, before passing it into the regent's mouth.

At first, the regent was surprised before he held the little Emperor's head, and sucked at the medicine in his mouth.

When he released him, Shao Qian felt that his mouth was quickly becoming numb.

"Imperial Uncle will feed you." The regent followed his example, also drinking a mouthful and passing it into Shao Qian's mouth. The two people drank a bowl of medicine together in this way.

Although the regent was unwilling to let the little Emperor know of these matters, but eventually, he still had to.

After all, a highest court official was corrupt and taking bribes, the whole household being punished, killing the wife and favoured concubine by beheading them in public, if he didn't know about this kind of large matters, then there would be some problems.

In his heart, Shao Qian understood the reason why these people were being beheaded, so he didn't have any other opinions on this matter.

Three years later, the repair of the South's river course was finally finished, and the South's river was successfully led to the Northeast. Not only did this resolve the South's flood, but it also ended the Northwest's drought.

The little Emperor who was already fifteen years old, sat upright on the imperial throne, seriously listening to the reports of the two men, Song and Li, who had already returned back to the court. After the two men reported the matter, Shao Qian smiled and spoke in a loud and clear voice, "Both daren did not fall short of expectations, you are promoted by three levels. As for silver... Silver, let's forget it. Zhen's national treasury has been emptied over this three years."

"Your Majesty, your servant doesn't dare to want any silver." Right now, Li Huan was comparably tanner than before, and his body had also become much more robust. Before he came to the court, he had fixed up his appearance, changing into a clean and tidy court dress and having a face full of sideburns and stubble as he reported back, "Your Majesty went this far to solve the North and South's peril, your servant was able to share Your Majesty's burdens, and was able to help the commoners, that is already the best reward."

"Your Majesty, your servant also agrees." Song Lu was still as good with his words, however he was undoubtedly thinner than before. That year, when he wore the court dress, it still appeared to fit him, but now, it looked like it was somewhat loose.

"Both of you have provided outstanding services." Shao Qian pointed at Song Lu first and spoke, "That year, Zhen remembers that Song daren had some belly."

Song Lu immediately went red in the face at the Emperor's words, however, he had also become tanned by not little, so even if his face was red, others wouldn't be able to see it clearly. "Your Majesty has a good memory."

"As for Li daren," Shao Qian laughed as he looked Li Huan up and down, "Li daren is even more robust than before, if it wasn't known that you are a civil official, Zhen would have thought you to be a military official."

"Your Highness is joking," Li Huan had a happy expression as he cupped his fist before his chest, "Your servant feels that it isn't bad."

"Your Majesty, the two daren must be fatigued from their long journey, if you would like to talk about the old times, how about setting up a celebration banquet two days later?" Seeing the three people talking and laughing together, the regent wasn't happy. His little Emperor hadn't paid attention to him for three days already due to certain matters, and now, he was laughing with these two people, really unpleasant to look at.

"Yes, Yes." These two men naturally didn't dare to go against the regent's words. Upon hearing him speaking, they cupped their fist to their chests and retreated to one side.

Seeing his behaviour, Shao Qian threw him a scornful look. This person, ever since he found out about his wet dreams, he started molesting him non-stop. And a few days ago, he reached for a yard after getting an inch, and pressed him onto the Emperor's bed...

If it wasn't for his quick reaction, this pervert might have had his way with him. He neglected him for three days and he still had a small tantrum, it looks like he still needed to he trained.

The poor regent, he originally wanted to eliminate that existing feeling, but he didn't expect that he would once again be misunderstood by his little Emperor. The cold war lengthened for an indefinite duration.

After court, the regent who thought he had successfully eliminated the existing feeling, gladly and diligently followed behind His Majesty. It was to the extent that Xi Fu who was by Shao Qian's side, couldn't help but look at him time after time. Why did he feel that ever since the court finished, the regent seemed to be floating?

"Xi Fu, Zhen is tired, and will rest." Shao Qian walked halfway before suddenly turning his head and walking towards his sleeping quarters.

"Sigh— Master, we still haven't read over the memorials to the throne." Xi Fu, who had been by Shao Qian side for a number of years, had also changed to become more shrewd. When he heard his Master's words, he hurriedly discussed the topic, "Even if you were unwell yesterday, you should already be fine today. Yesterday, we didn't read through many memorials to the throne, you can't rest again today."

Shao Qian suddenly paused in his steps, glowering at Xi Fu, "I'm the master, I have the final say."

"Your Majesty, the late Emperor in the royal tomb is watching you." Xi Fu had absolutely nothing to fear.

"Since Xuan-er's body is unwell, go and rest." The regent was being a qualified 'loyal slave', how could he let his treasure he tired? And so, the regent took the matter into his own hands, letting his little Emperor return to his sleeping quarters to rest.

Shao Qian raised a brow, before sweeping his sight over the regent's expectant eyes... and turned to leave.

Seeing his little Emperor turning around, the regent's entire body seemed to turn gloomy, faintly being able to see the dark aura emitting out from behind him.

"Your Highness, Prince regent, I will go see what Master requires." Xi Fu didn't dare being alone together with the regent, when he saw his master leaving in the distant, he hurriedly gave chase.

The regent's head drooped as he gradually shifted himself to the Imperial Study. When in the world would his little Emperor pay attention to him?

However, Shao Qian along with Xi Fu didn't walk too far away. These two had hid themselves behind a corner, watching as the regent, whose whole body was quickly emitting a black aura, walked to the Impedial Study. Xi Fu was somewhat at a loss as he spoke, "Master, isn't it a bit too much to do this?"

He watched until he didn't quite have the heart to anymore. The always self-centered regent being in such low spirits was really a rare sight.

"Who is too much?" Shao Qian withstood the impulse to glare scornfully. That day, if it wasn't for his willpower being firm, it was likely he would have been handled by that thing. Didn't he say he would wait until he was sixteen?

"His Highness, the Prince regent is too much." Xi Fu followed what is right, just like a stream that followed its course.

"That's correct. Let's return to the sleeping quarters." Shao Qian settled that matter and returned to the palace along with Xi Fu. However, during meals, he specially got Xi Fu to send the regent a bowl of green bean soup to reduce internal heat.

The regent drank the green bean soup sent by the Emperor, facing the mountain of memorials to the throne and smiling foolishly. Just like he had said, his little Emperor still cared about him.

Your Highness, Prince regent, could it be you really didn't notice that your image had collapsed? Where is that expressionless, poker-faced fiend? How did he progress to the point where he started to secretly giggle to himself?

The following days were also passed in this lively manner. And like that, a year passed. The Emperor had just passed his sixteenth birthday, the regent who had been holding back until his eyes turned green, finally had his wishes fulfilled as he cleanly ate the little Emperor inside and out.

After that, the consequences was that the little Emperor couldn't even get up for the morning court the next day. As for the regent who ended his meatless period, he got dressed before being chased out for the Emperor and was unable to set even a foot into the Emperor's sleeping quarters for several days.

Spring has come and the flowers are in bloom. with eyes that full of infatuation, the regent looked at the little Emperor that had completely grown up. His Majesty, no matter how he looked, was the most unparalleled beauty.

"What are you looking at me for?" Shao Qian placed the fragrant tea in his hands onto the stone table, "The weather is hot, go get the clothing shop to make you some thin clothing one day."

"Xuan-er, I intend go out to battle." That year, he made a promise to give him the entire continent. Now, his little Emperor had already grown up and could acceptably handle the big and small matters within the court, he could set his mind on ease and go to battle.

Shao Qian was dumbfounded and went silent. After a long while, he nodded his head, "Wait for the clothing store to finish your clothes then go."

"Xuan-er, I'm setting off with the army tomorrow." The regent looked at his little Emperor seriously, "You..."

"Since you already decided, then why are you still telling me?" Shao Qian didn't know why his heart was indescribably annoyed, he got up, wanting to fling his sleeves and leave. However, he couldn't even take a step forward before he was pulled into the regent's embrace.

"Let go." Shao Qian struggled but couldn't break free, and soon after that, his movements became weaker.

"Xuan-er, don't be angry." The regent buried his head into Shao Qian's nape, "That year I had promised to give you a time of peace and prosperity and an united land under the Heavens. And now, as you are proficient in handling the court matters, I should carry out the promise I made."

Shao Qian leaned against the regent's chest. He looked up at the roof of the wayside pavilion, not saying anything. After a long time, he let out a sigh and gradually spoke, "Go then. Without me by your side, be more careful."

"Of course." The regent kissed the Emperor's neck, his lower body dropping a hint about his desire by rising up. "Tomorrow, Imperial Uncle is leaving. Xuan-er has to properly send Imperial Uncle off."

"...." Your mother! Whatever sentimental mood had been blasted into non-existence. This thing with the brain of a sperm, if he ever gets the chance, it would be better to castrate him.

In the end, Shao Qian wasn't able to send the regent off to battle. On that day, he wasn't able to get up, to the extent that when the regent was leaving, he was still in the midst of his sleep.

When he heard the news, the regent's army had already set off. Shao Qian hastily changed his clothes and brought Xi Fu along to the Imperial City's gate, looking into the distant from a high place. However, the army had already marched very far away. Don't even mention seeing the regent, they couldn't even see the tail end of the army.

"Master..." Xi Fu understood that the regent had a relationship with the Emperor, his heart ached somewhat as he looked at his master. "The regent left behind a letter for you."

"Where's the letter?" Shao Qian hastily inquired when he heard that.

"The regent let your servant place it in the Imperial Study. He said to let you go back and read it." Perhaps the regent was scared that His Majesty would stay outside for a long time and catch a cold, therefore he repeatedly urged him not to take the letter out of the study.

Shao Qian once again brought Xi Fu back to the Imperial Palace, hurriedly going to the Imperial Study and taking the letter. Upon seeing the contents, he got he was angered until his face became red. However, he still burst into laughter, "This pervert."

Seeing his master laugh, Xi Fu let out a sigh of relief. His also extremely admired the regent. Only he knew how exactly to make his master happy.

Shao Qian earnestly placed the letter in his clothes, snugly beside his chest. Placing a hand over the location of the letter, he muttered to himself, "Don't let me wait too long. If you don't, then I'll gather a hundred and eighty beauties in the palace."

Of course, he didn't really mean those words. First, don't even talk about him being able to get hard towards female or not. The most that he would dare do was to place the females in the imperial harem and wait for that petty man to return. Perhaps he would put those pitiful women to death? At that time, it was likely that he wouldn't receive any nice consequences.

And for the same reason, if the regent dared to fool around outside, he would definitely make this person unable to use a certain place anymore.

The regent campaign lasted for a period of two years. Although in the beginning, when they attacked the small country in the centre, the enemy was caught unprepared. However, the other three small countries had rapidly allied together to fight their enemy. Even if the regent had prepared early on, but it still created much trouble for him.

As for Shao Qian in the far away Imperial City, he received reports after reports of their success. However, the latest report of victory that was sent over made his heart unbearably anxious.

The letter said that the regent had set off and was expected to return back to the Imperial City in a span of two weeks. According to the time that had passed, he should have already reached, so why isn't there any sight of him entering the Imperial Palace to find him?

After waiting for two more days, Shao Qian couldn't wait any longer. He immediately wore his imperial robe and brought Xi Fu along with him, taking the imperial carriage to the regent's residence.

If this guy had really returned, then he would definitely go to his own residence. But since he came back, why did he not come to see him? Is it possible that he really has a woman...

No, he won't. He definitely wouldn't betray him, that was a totally different thing.

A vast and mighty group hurriedly arrived at the regent's residence. How could the gate house dare to obstruct the Emperor's carriage? They could only loudly greet His Majesty in order to warn the people within the regent's residence. After a short while, the labouring steward knelt before Shao Qian, blocking his path.

"Paying respect to Your Majesty." The steward wiped away his cold sweat and knelt on the ground.

"Scram." Shao Qian directly walked past the steward and headed to the regent's bedroom.

The steward still wanted to step forward and obstruct him. However, how could the imperial bodyguards, that Shao Qian had brought along, allow him to obstruct His Majesty's path? He couldn't even get up before he was pressed down by two bodyguards.

The steward who failed in obstructing the path, could only anxiously watch as the Emperor opened the regent's bedroom door and intruded inside.

Shao Qian looked around the room and noticed a bloodstained cloth on the table. When he saw this sight, his heart tightened in an instant. Was it possible...

"Your Highness, first, don't worry." Seeing his master getting worried to the extent that he was perspiring, Xi Fu took out a handkerchief to wipe away his sweat. "Since there's a bloodstained cloth, but no one in sight, the regent's movement must definitely not be hindered."

When Shao Qian heard this, he felt that it was very logical. His originally anxious heart also calmed down. He swept his sight over the room once, before speaking in a loud and clear voice, "Imperial Uncle, if you still don't come out, Zhen will burn down your room."

The regent who was hiding in the hidden chamber, could naturally hear what was going on outside. He sat on the chair, his hand holding the portrait of the Emperor when he was younger, and running a finger over it bit by bit. Right now, his appearance was that of a ghost that didn't look like a ghost, of a human that didn't look like a human. If Xuan-er were to see him, he'll definitely be scared. Rather than letting him see this abomination of a face, it would better to not appear before him...