18 Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Eighteen:
Staring into the emperor's eyes, Meng could figure out the thoughts going through his head.
She was too excited about her idea and forgot to act like the brat she was currently living in. Even though this society was a lot more open than the world she previously lived in they still had the habit of killing things they can't explain.
When the emperor started to look at her warily she really wanted to smack herself. If he decided to declare her a spy wouldn't that be the end of everything. They would certainly burn her to the stake without a second thought.
Meng didn't fear death at all in her past life because she didn't have anything to lose. Her writing career was dying and without Feng Qi being alive she didn't look forward to reading 'Defying Moonlight' anymore. At that point in her life she had absolutely no reason to continue living.
However, now... things were different she finally had someone she cared for and a purpose in her life to fulfill. When she thought about dying now her heart would feel sick and her mind would start to hurt. To die after being put in a land of endless opportunities was far too wasteful. She would definitely not waste this life and give it her all!
Meng threw away her disturbing thoughts and a shine sparkled in her eye. Her name was now Ru Gu Meng and she was ten years old. She pushed this thought into her head and forced it to materialize. With her low EQ, she was thankful she was in the body of a ten year old. 'Just play dumb and I should be fine.'
Meng twisted her fingers nervously as she shyly glanced at the emperor.
"I really didn't mean to spy on father when he was speaking to his friends, but since father looked so worried I couldn't help myself." Her eyes got teary and her face blushed with shame.
Staring at such a adorable display the emperor dismissed his previous thoughts about Meng being a spy. Spies were manipulative and nothing like his straight forward Meng Meng.
"Don't worry I don't blame you. I am extremely happy that you are already thinking about how to help your kingdom." The emperor gave his approval to her act and missed the wicked gleam in her eyes.
She let out a small sniffle, but quickly held it back trying to put on a brave front. Another crack showed in the emperor's heart when he saw his daughter trying to act grown. If his daughter was unfilial than their wasn't a filial child in this world!
Seeing the emperor buying her act Meng decided to land the final blow into the emperor's heart and earn her and Feng Qi security.
"The idea that this daughter came up with after thinking for a long time is marriage. I heard from mommy that marriage can united and fix anything, therefore why don't we use it to make the Falling Leaf Kingdom happy."
Meng included the empress in her words to make it seem like it was the empress who put her up to it. Regardless of how she acted now, her words before were far too cultured for her age. The emperor should now reach the conclusion that it was all the empress's words through her mouth.
After all, for the first ten years of her life she never acted like this, therefore someone else giving her the words would only be the most logical conclusion.
The girl than determinedly looked into the emperor's eyes. "I am willing the marry Feng Qi as long as it brings peace to the kingdom and makes father happy!" After Meng's bold declaration the entire room fell silent.
"Hahahaha! You truly are a good daughter!" The emperor stood up and patted her head in acknowledgment.
Why didn't he think of marriage before! Not only would it bring the people closer together, but since everyone knows that he loves Princess Meng the most than it will show how well he treats the prince. It also, completely and utterly gets rid of the stain on Meng's reputation, because how could a girl willing to marry Feng Qi harm him!
"Fine we will do what 'you' say Meng Meng. I'll tell the Prince when he comes in, than issue a royal decree tomorrow morning!"
Meng's eyes shined in delight under the emperor's praise.
'Eh... I already acted like a child for you, but do I really have to go through this snake touching my hair....' If it was anyone else than Meng surely would of attacked them by now, however this was the emperor...she would just have to repay him for this grievance later on.
"Go and call in Prince Feng for I can tell him the great news." The emperor thankfully dismissed her and she quickly walked out of the study.
After waiting for Meng for an hour the prince had started pacing in front of the door. If the little demon really did go in there and push the blame on him how will he deal with it? The emperor will never believe him if he denies anything and they might use false news to turn his people against him.
This is one of the main reasons why Feng Qi always got revenge in the dark. With so many people watching him waiting for a mistake how could he ever retaliate in public. But, now the incident with Ru Gu Meng finally made him slip up.
If the emperor wanted to condemn him for it there was nothing he could do. The palace and the majority of its stronger cultivators were apart of the Sun kingdom. They would say whatever they were told of the emperor asked for it.
Hearing the door of the study opening, Feng Qi looked up quickly to see Meng closing the door behind her. He tried to look for any signs of how to meeting went, but he couldn't pick up anything from her body language. Finally after closing the door she skipped up to him with a big grin.
"As promised I handled everything! Not only are you not going to be punished, but the emperor has decided to treat you better. Since he asked for you to come in after me I'm sure he will talk to you about it. If you have any issues in the future you can go to him." 'Because you are about to be his son-in-law...' .
Feng Qi frozen face finally loosened up when he heard her words. He gave her a slight smile of appreciation.
"As this will probably be the last time we speak I want you to know I forgive you for want you did in the past. Now we owe each other nothing."
With that Feng Qi walked past her and into the study without looking back. A dark smile grew on Meng's face after he left. 'Last time we ever speak eh? We'll see about that.' Meng then quickly walked away from the study not wanting to be there when Feng Qi came out.
