Reborn Empress: The World Originally Belonged to Her

"Cough cough cough."

Qin Yu coughed awkwardly to the side.

Then, he and Mo Yun arrived at the Prince Yu's Mansion, where they happened to meet Cheng Qixia at the entrance.

Cheng Qixia was shocked to see Qin Yu and Mo Yun, having no idea why they were there.

"It's truly like a dream that Her Highness the Princess would one day personally visit my residence," Cheng Qixia said happily.

Cheng Qixia gestured for Qin Yu and Mo Yun to enter. At this moment, Cheng Qixia noticed that the clothes Mo Yun was wearing were made of the finest fabric, and more importantly, they were embroidered with gold thread.

This shows just how much Qin Yu values ​​Mo Yun, and why Cheng Qixia felt a little envious of Mo Yun at this moment.

Even though Mo Yun was just a guard, he held a special place in Qin Yu's heart. Moreover, Cheng Qixia's investigation revealed that long ago, Mo Yun was merely a secret guard, meaning he could only remain hidden and not appear before others. However, Qin Yu later brought him into the public eye, and more importantly, Mo Yun became Qin Yu's personal guard—a guard unlike any other.

"Princess, I have recently acquired some jewelry. I wonder if Your Highness will like it? Let me show it to you."

Cheng Qixia glanced at the maid beside her, and the maid immediately understood and left. In a short while, Huahua returned with a very exquisite ink box, on which various patterns were carved.

The pattern was so intricate that Qin Yu was a little dazzled. At this moment, Cheng Qixia opened the ink box, which contained hairpins and bracelets.

This bracelet was actually made of the finest jadeite, its color and luster even surpassing the hairpin that Qin Yu had previously given to the female supporting character.

"I am merely a man, and naturally have no interest in these things. I thought that Your Highness, being a woman, would be interested in them, so I will present them to Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will accept them with pleasure."

Qin Yu looked at Cheng Qixia, and for a moment was slightly surprised. She had never expected that Cheng Qixia really wanted to give him the item in her hand. Qin Yu couldn't help but tease Cheng Qixia. "I think Your Highness can give this item to someone you like. Why give it to me? Besides, Your Highness is of marriageable age. Does Your Highness have someone you like?"

"My heart belongs to the princess. If the princess is willing to marry me, it is naturally a blessing from her past life. If the princess is not willing, it means that the time is not yet right for us."

Unexpectedly, Cheng Qixia still had her sights set on Qin Yu. Qin Yu felt a little mocked for a moment. Looking at Cheng Qixia, Qin Yu told her directly.

"I have no interest in love or anything like that. As far as I am concerned, I care about the world. If one day I am needed to make a marriage alliance, I will naturally do so."

Cheng Qixia was not oblivious to the implied meaning in his words.

"I've just remembered something else. Before the princess of the neighboring country became a concubine, was she ever assassinated? Although the murderer was caught later, I always felt that something was amiss. I wonder if Your Highness could analyze it for me?"

Cheng Qixia had no idea that Qin Yu would suddenly bring up the assassination attempt on the princess of the neighboring country, even though more than ten days had passed. She was somewhat puzzled by Qin Yu's intention in saying this.

At this moment, Cheng Qixia had some doubts, but she wasn't panicking. As the saying goes, being too panicked will only backfire.

"Why does Your Highness want to discuss this matter with me out of the blue? I have no recollection of this neighboring princess. As for why someone would want to assassinate her, perhaps it's because she came here for a peaceful marriage alliance."

If that's the case, then Qin Yu understands. Perhaps Cheng Qixia wants to break this peace, while the Prime Minister wants to frame Qin Yu. The two have different intentions.

Qin Yu looked Cheng Qixia up and down, and then asked when Cheng Qixia would return to her fiefdom, since Cheng Qixia had been there for several months.

"Is Your Highness trying to urge me to leave? Your Highness can rest assured that I have already applied to His Majesty that I will reside in the capital and will not leave. As for the matters concerning the fiefdom, I have entrusted them to my subordinates. Your Highness need not worry too much about that."

Qin Yu casually found excuses to get back together with Cheng Qixia, and Cheng Qixia naturally didn't distrust her. Then, Cheng Qixia brought up marriage again, specifically if Qin Yu was willing to marry him…

Before Cheng Qixia could finish speaking, Qin Yu interrupted her. "I have already made myself very clear. If Your Highness insists on continuing this matter, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Your Highness, please calm down. Don't get angry because of me."

Then he asked Qin Yu to take him to the market, reasoning that although he had come to this place, actually visiting the market was nothing special.

Qin Yu frowned, genuinely surprised that Cheng Qixia would be so shameless as to let her lead him to the market.

Suddenly, Qin Yu had an idea.

"Since you want to go, then I will take you there. However, the place I'm taking you to this time is rather unique. I wonder if Your Highness can handle it."

Qin Yu then told Cheng Qixia that she had to go back to the princess's residence first and asked Cheng Qixia to wait there.

Later, Cheng Qixia asked Qin Yu to take her back with her, and Qin Yu agreed.

Finally, Qin Yu returned to the princess's residence and had someone prepare a set of men's clothing. Qin Yu then changed into the men's clothing.

Qin Yu walked out of the house, and all the maids around him turned their attention to him. If Qin Yu were a man, he would surely be admired by many unmarried girls.

Looking at Qin Yu's attire, Cheng Qixia wondered what Qin Yu's intention was. Qin Yu was dressed like a dashing young gentleman, which was quite unique.

"Okay, let's go."

Chunfeng and Yuzhu originally planned to follow Qin Yu, but Qin Yu refused.