Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Mingjing Alone, Superior to Thousands of Troops 2
Little Liangliang started to act pitiful again, all while nibbling on the deliciously fragrant fish and clearly enjoying it immensely.
After hanging up the phone, Mo Yinhe walked back.
He stood tall by the edge of the hot spring pool, frowning. "This hot spring has turned into a fish pond; it’s not suitable for you to soak in. Come on, let’s take a walk by the sea."
"That sounds good."
She took Little Liangliang by the hand, and they went to play by the sea.
Children can never stay still; once at the seaside, they chased after the waves hitting the shore. Rolling up their tiny pant legs, they had the time of their lives.
Si Mingjing and Mo Yinhe leisurely walked on the beach, with Little Liangliang running around them.
Mo Yinhe found this quite enjoyable. He even thought that in the future, he would like to take Si Mingjing and Xiaobai with him—a family of three—to spend their time leisurely on the beach like this.
Having had their fill of fun, they returned to the Undersea World.
They had left from the west coast of the little island, while Bai Jiusi’s people landed on the east coast. Both parties missed each other perfectly, with neither discovering the other.
That day, Bai Jiusi’s people turned the island upside down but failed to find even a trace of Little Liangliang.
Bai Jiusi was furious. "Where is she? Weren’t they saying she was on this island? Why has Liangliang disappeared?"
Her subordinate found a campfire with fish bones by the hot spring pool. "Miss, look! These fish bones are still fresh. Liangliang must still be around here."
"Then keep searching! If you can’t find Liangliang, don’t bother coming back. You must find her!"
Unfortunately, despite Bai Jiusi leading her people in searching from day to night, and then from night back to day, they found nothing.
「Meanwhile.」
Si Mingjing was ready to take Little Liangliang and depart.
Before leaving, Si Mingjing left the Silver Needle pack behind, entrusting it to two military doctors. Then she said to Mo Yinhe, "Your military doctors are very skilled. They’ve pretty much mastered how to administer the needles, even though they’re not quite adept yet. But rest assured, the disciples I personally train will never hit the wrong acupoints. You can rely on them confidently."
Mo Yinhe, towering over her, teased, "Aren’t you afraid that teaching your disciples will mean the master starves?"
"Even better! Then I won’t have to be tied to your coattails anymore!"
Si Mingjing spoke her true feelings.
Mo Yinhe’s face suddenly turned cold.
He said fiercely, "Mingjing, just you wait. Once I deal with the affairs of the Four-Nation Summit, I’m going to deal with you."
His tone was full of warning. His "deal with" was definitely not to be taken literally.
Si Mingjing’s forehead throbbed. "Mo Yinhe, don’t be ridiculous. You already know I’m not your ’baby’."
"So what? Even if you’re not my ’baby,’ I’m still the Demon King of your childhood. Who was it that told reporters their heart belonged only to their Demon King?"
If I had known the Demon King in my heart was you, I would never have been so reckless as to say such things to the media, Si Mingjing inwardly grumbled.
She saw a look of absolute determination in Mo Yinhe’s eyes, and her heart pounded with anxiety.
Mo Yinhe looked at her as if she were his prey, one that could not escape. He would spread an inescapable net, ensuring she could never get away from him in this lifetime.
Si Mingjing grew even more flustered, uncertain how to reply, when General Feng approached them, saluted, and began to report to Mo Yinhe.
"Your Excellency, I’ve investigated. The major affair that the Mu Continent’s Foreign Ministry and Gendaya’s Foreign Ministry have been secretly plotting seems to be targeting the Third Prince. But as for the specifics of their plot, my subordinates tried their best but were truly unable to find out."
The day before yesterday, General Feng’s spies had reported that the Mu Continent’s Foreign Minister and Gendaya’s Foreign Minister had been in frequent contact. They were conspiring over an important matter, intending to create difficulties for Mo Yinhe at the Four-Nation Summit and use it as a pretext to demand Xiaobai.
Mo Yinhe had instructed General Feng to investigate what exactly this important matter was.
Now General Feng had found out. This matter was targeted at Ye Shen.
"Ye Shen?" Mo Yinhe hadn’t expected that.
"Yes, Your Excellency, it is directed at the Third Prince. However, my contact only managed to find out this much and couldn’t determine the specifics of their actions."
Mo Yinhe furrowed his brows and remained silent.
Si Mingjing suddenly recalled her last visit to Daying Temple. When Master Huixian had seen Ye Shen, he had said that Ye Shen’s fate was currently in turmoil, a sign of great misfortune. Could it be that he wasn’t just speaking casually?
Si Mingjing relayed this to Mo Yinhe, "Master Huixian once said that Ye Shen’s fate is currently in turmoil, heralding great misfortune. However, as long as a benefactor intervenes, disaster can surely be turned into good fortune."
Mo Yinhe raised an eyebrow. A benefactor?
General Feng became even more certain. "Your Excellency, the Crown Princess Consort intends to ask you for the child at the Four-Nation Summit. She will definitely use some measures to force you to hand over the Little Prince. Since they cannot find any leverage against you, they are targeting the Third Prince instead. We just don’t know who this benefactor might be."
Mo Yinhe’s deep gaze settled on Si Mingjing.
Si Mingjing felt her scalp tingle. "Uh, you don’t think that benefactor... is me, right?"
"Besides you, I can’t think of anyone else."
The certainty in Mo Yinhe’s voice astonished Si Mingjing. Is he affirming my abilities?
Standing to the side, General Feng interjected, "Your Excellency, should we send someone to protect the Third Prince?"
"No need. Let’s not alert the enemy unnecessarily. Mingjing alone surpasses an army of thousands," Mo Yinhe offered an even higher appraisal.
Besides, Ye Shen also needed to grow. How could he mature without experiencing adversity? A man should be tempered through trials and tribulations.
General Feng was utterly shocked into silence. One person surpassing an army of thousands? His Excellency is exaggerating too much! he thought.
Si Mingjing herself was shocked. Mo Yinhe’s opinion of me is that high? she thought. He truly has great insight! At this moment, Mo Yinhe looks irresistibly handsome. That Miss Bai who abandoned him was clearly blind.
General Feng glanced at Si Mingjing skeptically. "Isn’t Miss Si a doctor?"
No, she’s also my wife! A wife whose abilities match my own! The only wife in the world worthy of standing by my side! Mo Yinhe proudly thought.
He solemnly extended his hands and placed them on Si Mingjing’s shoulders, his voice filled with pride. "Miss Si is not just any doctor. That little head of hers is brilliant, quick-witted, exceptionally clever, and resourceful. She’s the most admirable woman I’ve ever met."
Si Mingjing basked in the compliments, her phoenix eyes shining.
Is Mo Yinhe praising me? And not the ’baby’ he holds dear in his heart? Did he see my capabilities when I dealt with the Song Family? It must be so, Si Mingjing thought, her lips curving into a demure smile.
"Am I really that impressive?"
Mo Yinhe didn’t answer, asking instead, "Can I entrust Ye Shen to your care?" The trust in his eyes made Si Mingjing feel greatly valued.
This man had a discerning eye; of course, she couldn’t refuse her duty.
She replied with equal solemnity, "Since you trust me so much, I definitely won’t let you down. I shall fulfill my mission without fail!"
Then she set off with Little Liangliang.
No sooner had Si Mingjing left than someone came to report to Mo Yinhe, "Your Excellency, the patrol has spotted the Crown Princess Consort on Hot Spring Island."
Mo Yinhe’s expression suddenly turned cold.
"Why would she be there?"
Her subordinate reported, "It seems she’s looking for a child—the one Miss Si took away."