FENG YU JIU TIAN [VOLUME TWO]

Chapter Nine

The next day, the weather suddenly intensified and the chills soon turned into icy deposits. The courtyards were now heavily cloaked with a thick layer of snow. 

Early in the morning, Gui Sen had made his way to visit the country's important guests at their stay.

Perhaps it was an unspoken standard for Fan Jia, even the men of were not an exception to the rule of 'beauty'.  Gui Sen had presented himself, dressed head to toe in black. Even his cape was made from a glimmering material that was jet black. Gui Sen's pale skin was translucent and flushed with blood from bracing the cold. His complexion matched the flakes of snow that he had gathered on his cape. One couldn't deny that he was handsome and elegant under a certain light and his presence demanded brilliance.

Feng Ming had originally intended to hibernate longer in his cosy bed. However, his plans were disrupted when Chiu Lan and his two other maids tugged the weary Prince out of bed and he certainly didn't go without a fight. When they eventually dragged him out they assisted the Prince in making himself presentable to his guest, naturally it was best if he received his visitor than keeping him at bay.

"You are quite an early bird, my Royal Uncle in-law."

When Feng Ming stepped out from his private quarters he was greeted with the sight of Gui Sen sitting casually sipping on a cup of tea. Feng Ming cupped his hands together and raised them to bid the man a greeting of respect.

Feng Ming had woken from slumber, and was content with staying warm and toasty indoors hence there was no plans to leave this comfort. Naturally, he was dressed for the occasion, adorning an exquisite purple silken gown. His neck, wrists and waist were girted with trimmings from a deer pelt that Chiu Lan had especially chosen to compliment his outfit. Even though what he was wearing was decided on the spur of the moment, Feng Ming pulled it off with grace and a noble temperament which was very unique to his overall appearance.

Upon lifting his head to look at the Prince, Gui Sen's eyes lit up, he arose from his seat and grinned.

"Gui Sen has purposely paid a visit to congratulate Prince An He. Yesterday, Prince's unparalleled talents and prestige has already made the Third Princess yield. The display you made has awakened a yearning in the Third Princess, persuading her heart towards Xi Rei. The Third Princess has expressed her wishes to our great King, so that she may be able to return to Xi Rei with the Prince's entourage." 

To everyone's surprise, the turn of events was running very smoothly, no one would have fathomed that the Third Princess would scramble to seal the deal at such a lightning pace.

All that escaped Feng Ming's lip was a stunned noise, "Ah!" He turned his head towards Official Xia and General Tong, and they both had an equal expression of disbelief drawn on their faces.

"Additionally, the King believes that the death of An Xun and Xi Rei's involvement should be pardoned, hence, the King has already given orders to Fan Jia's army to immediately withdraw."

In an unhurried manner, Gui Sen gave the foreign group the most important piece of news.

General Tong laughed out whole heartedly, clapping in delight and proclaiming, "This is great!"

Official Xia saluted Gui Sen, and sincerely spoke, "Thanks to the generous assistance of King Gui Sen, otherwise our success would have not been possible. Xi Rei will never forget your Highness's benevolence."

Gui Sen returned with a smile, shaking his head in denial of his part, "You flatter me. Gui Sen naturally had to help family."

The modest man turned towards Feng Ming and an amicable manner told him, "Three days later, the King will personally summon the Prince and invited to a grand feast. Meanwhile, for the next two days, Prince An He can enjoy his time and appreciate Fan Jia's winter scape. How does it sound if Gui Sen introduce you to areas of interest?"