novelraw Chapter 1347 - 1427: Even If It Means Becoming the Enemy of the World
Chapter 1347 - 1427: Even If It Means Becoming the Enemy of the World
Yun Ge’s mind was shaken, "I, I originally..." This part of the past was unknown to her. After that bowl of Lotus Seed Soup years ago, she indeed dedicated herself to the study of medicine, because she never wanted to experience watching someone she cherished die before her eyes again.
Prince Meng sighed lightly and continued, "As you said yourself, with Jiuhuang’s status, having one more Dong Baowei wouldn’t matter, and having one less wouldn’t either. She had so many capable people at her disposal back then, Dong Baowei was merely born with Innate Divine Strength. How much effort does it take to train a child from youth to use? She didn’t have to go through such trouble, you misunderstood her too deeply."
Yun Ge tightly pressed her lips together, "Frankly, we stand on different grounds. To save Purple Chervil, I must acquire Ji Jiuhuang Phoenix Blood, and you belong to the Phoenix Protection Clan. Even if we wear out our tongues arguing, we can’t reach an agreement!"
"Back then, in the Yuan Palace, there was once an Empress who died of aging due to Resurgence, which served as a warning for the next Empress. She gathered the most capable individuals to seek a solution, thus leading to this so-called Phoenix Blood. This Phoenix Blood has always been passed down to only one heir, making the Phoenix Blood Bearer fearless of Resurgence, and at some point, an unwritten rule came into place. The Phoenix Blood Bearer would be the next Empress, so when Ji Jiuhuang was born, because of this Phoenix Blood, she became the invisible Princess Royal."
"These were originally palace secrets, and I happened to learn of them, but didn’t pay attention until Purple Chervil experienced Resurgence, and I entered the palace again this time. Purple Chervil said the way Ji Jiuhuang looked at her was as though she would eat her alive... Only then did I have a revelation. I remembered when Her Majesty the Empress was once attacked by an Ancestors Resurgence member who wished to devour her flesh and blood alive, which implies that the flesh and blood of a Phoenix Blood Bearer is the best antidote for a Resurging Ancestor."
"I will not give up."
Yun Ge took a deep breath, firmly looking at Prince Meng, "Even if it means becoming the enemy of the world, I must save her! You have your stance, I have my persistence. I always believed she was pitiful, never living for herself even a single day, and now she has a husband and even a child, her life is long yet ahead, and shouldn’t end like this."
Prince Meng was silent for a while, "If that’s the case, then, Yun Ge, though I am reluctant, and wary of you and Dong Baowei’s eighty thousand soldiers, regardless, I must protect Jiuhuang, so between us, we might only meet on the battlefield."
Yun Ge remained indifferent, "I advise you to think thrice before you act, you have been biding your time these years, but Lao Ba is no easy opponent either. What do you think will happen if I bring Purple Chervil and those eighty thousand souls to join Lao Ba?"
This was a blatant threat.
Prince Meng’s expression changed. Already not in a favorable position, if Yun Ge and those eighty thousand soldiers also stood against him, it would further worsen the situation.
"Watch and see." Yun Ge spoke calmly, "Unless necessary, I will not harm Ji Jiuhuang’s life. For the time being, I’m only using her blood, unless..." She didn’t rule out the possibility of killing Ji Jiuhuang if it meant saving Purple Chervil. What matters if it requires killing?
Hasn’t there been enough bloodshed on her hands over the years?
Prince Meng looked at her intensely.
This is a madwoman!
But for now, direct confrontation is not viable.
With tightly furrowed brows, Prince Meng turned around, harshly speaking with his back to Yun Ge, "Yun Ge, neither of us can persuade the other, but I must remind you of one thing. If Jiuhuang truly dies, what then with Dong Baowei? Have her eat human flesh, drink human blood, knowing that the person is Jiuhuang, understanding what Jiuhuang means to her, perhaps you know better than I do. Beware of a day when she hates you!"