Chapter 49 – The Mad Emperor and His Fairy in the Painting

The Mad Emperor and His Fairy in the Painting (15)

From the moment Xie Chenyuan appeared, his gaze was fixed on Xu Xinghe above. Seeing that she was watching him, he immediately straightened his back.

His movement to mount the horse was even smoother than Kabir’s. With a squeeze of his legs, the horse immediately shot forward at high speed.

Xie Chenyuan’s high ponytail whipped through the wind, and he had a faint smile on his face.

He used to enjoy the feeling of galloping on horseback and the intense pounding of his heart when killing enemies on the battlefield.

That was how Xie Chenyuan felt alive.

But now that he had Xing’er by his side, he no longer needed to rely on that method. With Xing’er here, he lived.

“Shua!” Everyone turned to look at the targets. They all had confidence in His Majesty’s archery.

Throughout the Great Yuan Kingdom, everyone knew that His Majesty once killed the enemy leader with a single arrow while riding a horse.

Sure enough, five consecutive arrows all struck the center of the red bullseye.

“His Majesty’s archery is truly wonderful!”

“His Majesty has excellent skills!”

…

The people below praised Xie Chenyuan’s archery and horse riding skills.

Xie Chenyuan dismounted and immediately ran to Xu Xinghe, slightly out of breath. “Xing’er… how was it? Wasn’t I better than Kabir!”

He simply didn’t like Xu Xinghe praising others. Xing’er could only praise him!

Xu Xinghe’s lips were practically smiling to her ears beneath her veil. It was the first time she had seen Xie Chenyuan acting like a big dog begging for praise.

“Ah Yuan is the most powerful!”

Xie Chenyuan was satisfied. Xing’er said he was the best. He was happy.

“Then does the most powerful Ah Yuan get a reward.” Xie Chenyuan leaned closer and asked in a low voice, getting greedy.

Xu Xinghe’s eyes curved into crescents. She nodded. “Yes.”

Hearing this, Xie Chenyuan’s eyes immediately darkened. He stared at her red lips beneath the veil. His Adam’s apple bobbed uncontrollably.

Xu Xinghe saw this and quickly covered her lips with her hand. She had no intention of letting so many people watch her kiss.

Xie Chenyuan couldn’t help letting out a low laugh. His Xing’er was so cute. He couldn’t bear to let others see such a beautiful side of his Xing’er.

Just then, a sharp arrow sliced through the air and flew straight towards Xie Chenyuan.

No one had time to react. They only heard a “Clang!” Suddenly, a sword nearly a meter long appeared in Xie Chenyuan’s hand, blocking the arrow.

Xie Chenyuan immediately pulled Xu Xinghe tightly into his arms, fearing that the danger would reach her.

His sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, trying to locate the attacker.

Only then did the crowd react. The scene instantly became chaotic.

“Guards! Protect His Majesty!”

Eunuch Li arrived with the guards, surrounding Xie Chenyuan and Xu Xinghe in the middle.

Xu Xinghe felt Xie Chenyuan’s large hand gently stroking her back. He was almost assassinated, but he was comforting her instead.

Xu Xinghe took his large hand and held it tightly. “Don’t worry, Ah Yuan. I’m not afraid.”

Xie Chenyuan’s fierce eyes softened a few degrees when they fell on her. But that sneaky attacker, he would definitely find him and tear him into a thousand pieces…

Eunuch Li returned with the guards. He lowered his head guiltily. “Your Majesty… not found.”

Sure enough, Xie Chenyuan was furious. No one had ever escaped right under his nose before. “Useless. Go receive your punishment.”

Eunuch Li immediately began trembling like a sieve. The words “receive your punishment” might as well have been the King of Hell beckoning him. But he also knew that this time, he had failed in his duty to protect His Majesty.

If His Majesty hadn’t reacted in time, it could have been…

Xu Xinghe tugged at Xie Chenyuan’s sleeve. “Ah Yuan, how about punishing Eunuch Li by having him clean the quarters?”

When Eunuch Li heard this, he was so moved he nearly cried. She was practically a fairy!

Xie Chenyuan sighed. “I knew you wanted to plead for him.”

“Forget it. We’ll do as Xing’er says.”

Eunuch Li quickly prostrated himself on the ground to express his gratitude, terrified that His Majesty might change his mind the next moment.

Xu Xinghe threw her arms around Xie Chenyuan’s waist and buried her face in his chest, rubbing gently. The faint scent of ambergris was very pleasant.

Xie Chenyuan’s large hand protected her slender waist, his eyes full of tenderness.

Thinking about today’s assassination attempt, Xie Chenyuan felt that something was off, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what.