{ Baixiang Kingdom }

Someone fell in love with this young man

The sea breeze was blowing. Duan Baiyue stood on the deck, watching the changing clouds in the sky.

Sikong Rui was carrying a jug of wine and asked, “Would you like to drink?”

Duan Baiyue came back to his senses: “You brewed it?”

Sikong Rui said: “Yes.”

Duan Baiyue shook his head: “I won’t drink.”

Sikong Rui took back the wine jar: “It just so happens that this is the wine I brewed when I got married, and I wouldn’t give it to outsiders. I just saw you standing here all morning, thinking that if you jumped into the sea suddenly, I would still fish you out. So, might as well get drunk before getting cleaned.”

Duan Baiyue asked: “Why would I jump into the sea?”

Sikong Rui said: “You were not like this before. You become lost in thought from time to time, and you stay like that for several hours. Although you wear a mask, it couldn’t block your eyes and hide your genuine feelings. Honestly, I think there is a person in your heart who has made you like this. “

Duan Baiyue laughed: “So what?”

Sikong Rui said: “If I were you, not to mention being disfigured and poisoned, even if I fell into the devil’s way, I would ask my sweetheart if she would like to be with me.”

Duan Baiyue shook his head: “Unfortunately, I’m not you.”

Sikong Rui said: “I always thought that if you are going to like someone in the future, no matter whether the other party agrees or not, you will lead the troops to snatch the person first.” But I never expected that when you really like someone, you will be so restrained.

Duan Baiyue smiled and said: “If I were to rob them, I’m afraid that the army of the nine states would rise up and the world will be in chaos.”

Sikong Rui became more and more puzzled when he heard these words. He circled around him with his hands behind his back and looked at him thinking the way he brags would bring chaos to the world.

Duan Baiyue pulled him in front of him: “Let’s speak business. What do you think of Feimian Kingdom?”

“Feimian Kingdom?” Sikong Rui said, “Why, do you still want to find Tianchensha?”

“I will naturally look for Tianchensha, but I won’t put all my thoughts on it. After all, it is just a legendary thing. It is not worth spending too much energy.” Duan Baiyue said, “Xiaowu also led people to find Tianchensha. However, after finally breaking through the vast white mist, he only saw a deserted island and reef, which did not seem to be inhabitable.”

“When Master Nan wrote to me, I also went to look for it a few times”, Sikong Rui said. “Even the overall map of the South China Sea can only show the general location of the Feimian Kingdom. The white mist is stretched across an extremely wide area, and there are many places located within it. Most of them are part of Feimian Kingdom, and no one can tell which part of the Kingdom is inhabited. If you want to find out the information, the only way is to wait for the trading ships on the waterway. Every once in a while, they will come out with mage minerals to sell, in exchange for some daily necessities.”

Duan Baiyue said: “Why is it so mysterious?”

“More than mysterious, it can be called as closed.” Sikong Rui said, “However, the South China Sea is vast, and there are all kinds of strange people and strange things. The Feimian Kingdom has always been peaceful, and the people living there are neither rich nor poor. So they do not attract jealousy and hatred, and everyone lives in peace together.”

Duan Baiyue nodded: “That’s it.”

“But I heard from people that their Chinese has become better and better in the past two years, and they probably don’t want to remain secluded forever.” Sikong Rui said, “After all, only when countries are connected by sea routes and everyone helps and benefits each other can money be made.”

Duan Baiyue’s heart moved: “Their Chinese has become better?”

Sikong Rui said: “It’s not just the Feimian kingdom. Nowadays, which South Sea island country doesn’t want to be on good terms with Dachu. Having a small business in Dachu is equal to do fishing at sea for a year. Only a fool will not want to learn Chinese. So you don’t need to worry. Maybe in a few years, the Feimian Kingdom will open its doors and exchange Tianchensha for wealth.”

Duan Baiyue smiled and shook his head: “I’ll borrow your good advice.”

Sikong Rui bumped him with his arm: “Who is your sweetheart?”

Duan Baiyue said: “I have known him since I was a child, and I regard him as my life.”

Sikong Rui was flattered: “Could it be me?”

Duan Yao was originally just passing by them. But when he heard this, his face turned pale, and he turned around and went back the way he came.

What a bunch of people.

As the days passed, the route became smoother. When they were about to arrive at Baixiang kingdom, they temporarily left the Southwest Army on a hidden island. Duan Baiyue and others disguised themselves as ordinary merchants and went ashore to register under the name of Wangxi Reef. There were people coming and going on the pier, and it was really lively. There were also many caravans from Dachu, waiting in line for inspection to enter the city.

Sikong Rui secretly stuffed a piece of silver in the guard’s hand. The guard waved his hand and let everyone go without asking anything about the mask on Duan Baiyue’s face.

The city gate was made of white boulders, with a gold-painted dome. It is very beautiful against the blue sea and sky. Two stone white elephants kneel on the ground, with their long trunks raised, and everyone passing by has to touch them. They said it brings good luck. After entering the city, it is even more dazzling. They saw shops that were prospering, the three floors inside and outside were filled with merchants, and the streets were almost impassable.

Sikong Rui said: “I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not, but we coincidentally came across the Chamber of Commerce.”

Duan Baiyue said: “It’s not bad to take the opportunity to see the local customs.”

Duan Yao looked left and right, and soon bought a bunch of gadgets, saying that he was going to give them away when he returns back to Southwest Mansion. Not long after returning to the Zhijiao Inn, he slipped out to watch the excitement. Duan Baiyue and Sikong Rui naturally ignored him. They went out to find a tea house. They sat and drank tea, and discussed the follow-up plan.

Duan Yao bought glutinous rice from a stall, wrapped it in banana leaves and ate it while walking. The young master from an aristocratic family in his prime, with handsome features and an upright figure, naturally attracted many sneak peeks from many girls’ along the way.

Sikong Rui happened to notice it, and joked with a smile: “Yao’er is much more promising than you.”

Duan Baiyue turned his head to look down, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

“Young master.” Someone behind him called loudly.

Duan Yao stopped and turned around, and saw a girl who was sixteen or seventeen years old. She probably had been fishing all year round. Her skin was a little dark, but her eyes were clever.

“Are you calling me?” Duan Yao asked.

The other party nodded: “My name is Huang Li.”

Duan Yao asked: “Are you from Da Chu?”

Huang Li shook her head: “I’m from the Baixiang Kingdom.”

Duan Yao said: “Then you speak Chinese quite well.”

“Learn from him.” Sikong Rui said.

Duan Baiyue looked at the two with great interest.

Huang Li stuffed something into Duan Yao’s hand, turned around and ran away, leaving the other group of girls covering their mouths and laughing.

Duan Yao lowered his head in wonder, and saw a small pink and white flower.

“Young Master, it was that girl who fell in love with you.” Someone next to him explained with a smile, “This is called a love flower.”

Little prince Duan smiled calmly, and stuck the flower into the gap in the wall with his backhand: “Ah, unfortunately, I’m already married.”

He is married… Everyone was extremely regretful upon hearing this. But thinking about it, it would be strange for such a handsome and wealthy young master not to get married.

Duan Yao decisively turned around and went back to the inn.

Sikong Rui frowned: “Is someone following Yao’er?”

“What’s the point of following Yao’er, he is just following that little girl.” Duan Baiyue looked at the rat-headed man in the crowd, “Looks like he’s either a gangster or a ruffian.”

While the two were talking, the man had turned into a small alley and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

In the evening, Duan Yao slept contentedly, got up and went downstairs to eat. He saw that Duan Baiyue and Sikong Rui had returned, and there was someone else beside them. It was the little girl he had met on the street during the day.

Duan Yao: “…”

“You came at just right time.” Duan Baiyue said, “Someone is looking for you.”

Duan Yao took a step back.

“Young Master.” Huang Li stuffed her luggage in his hands, “Take me away.”

Why should I take you? Duan Yao was stunned as if struck by thunder. Either he hasn’t woken up from a dream, or the girl in front of him has gone crazy.

Duan Baiyue ordered the waiter to clean up a private room.

Duan Yao hurriedly followed, but when he turned around, he saw that Huang Li was still standing there, and there were already people looking at them. So he couldn’t bear it, and beckoned to her.

“Thank you, young master.” After entering the house, Huang Li’s face turned red.

Duan Yao quickly said: “I’m really married.”

Duan Baiyue couldn’t help laughing.

“Silly boy, you really thought someone is interested in you.” Sikong Rui patted him on the head.

Duan Yao breathed a sigh of relief, thanks heavens for that.

“You three gentlemen, I beg you to take me away with you.” Huang Li knelt on the ground with a “plop”.

“Miss, get up and talk.” Duan Baiyue said.

“Yes.” Duan Yao pulled her up, “Do you want to go to Dachu?”

“Whether you are going to Da Chu or Langzhou, I can go anywhere as long as I can leave the Baixiang kingdom.” Huang Li said, “Even if it’s just a small inhabited island, it’s fine.”

Duan Yao shook his head: “But it will be a while before we leave. Do you have no money to take the boat?”

“This.” Huang Li took out a silver note from the bag, “I have money. If it’s not enough, I also have a box of jewellery.”

“If you are so rich, why don’t you leave by yourself?” Duan Yao was even more puzzled.

Duan Baiyue said: “I guess she can’t get away by herself.”

“Someone is following me.” Huang Li whispered.

Sikong Rui tapped the cup with his chopsticks and sighed: “Well, there are four people right outside the door. You are not a kind girl. You knew that you will cause trouble, but you deliberately ran into this inn. Even though we all carry swords, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we really know martial arts.”

Huang Li lowered her head and said nothing, and squeezed her hands together nervously.

“Tell me what’s going on.” Sikong Rui said, “Looking at how pitiful you are, if you really have troubles, I can consider taking you with us.”

“Those people outside the door are killers.” Huang Li said.

Sikong Rui asked: “Which sect or faction?”

Huang Li said: “Imperial Sword.”

Duan Yao interrupted: “Which character?”

Huang Li said: “The imperial sword is the largest killer organization in the Baixiang Kingdom, and the leader is from the Chu Kingdom.”

Duan Yao grimaced and thought something that evil can also be called a imperial sword. If the two evil sects quarrelled, and one of them called the other party ‘you bitches’, you can’t even refute.

“A native of Chu?” Duan Baiyue asked, “What’s his name?”

Huang Li said: “Bao Dadu1.”

“Pfft.” Sikong Rui almost choked. A killer organization called imperial sword, just forget it. The name of the leader sounds like a stable woman. What is Bao Dadu? If it were me, I would probably be too embarrassed to say it.

With a “clang”, the door of the private room was kicked open. Huang Li’s face was pale and she looked at the leader in horror.

Duan Bai Yue swept a glance and saw that the gangster from the daytime was also among them.

“What you are doing here?” Duan Yao stood in front of them coldly.

“What are you asking me for? I want to ask you what do you want to do!” The person who started the conversation spat fiercely, “You foreigners! Mind your own business and get out of my way. Don’t delay my young master’s wedding ceremony!”

Duan Yao looked back at Huang Li: “Are you getting married today?”

“This is your fault, Miss.” Duan Baiyue shook his head, “On such a big day, why aren’t you waiting at home to get married? Since we do not know each other, why did you come here?”

Sikong Rui also signaled Duan Yao to retreat behind him.

“Everyone who is present this inn can testify that this Miss came to us on her own. It has nothing to do with us.” Duan Baiyue said, “We are just outsiders who don’t want to cause trouble. Since you are here, please take her away quickly. Don’t delay our business negotiation.”

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As usual, if there are any mistakes or errors, please contact me and I’ll rectify it. If anyone is willing to help in translation who knows Mandarin, you are more than welcome to assist. In that case as well, please email me.

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Notes:

{ Baixiang Kingdom }Someone fell in love with this young manThe sea breeze was blowing. Duan Baiyue stood on the deck, watching the changing clouds in the sky.Sikong Rui was carrying a jug of wine and asked, Would you like to drink?Duan Baiyue came back to his senses: You brewed it?Sikong Rui said: Yes.Duan Baiyue shook his head: I won't drink.Sikong Rui took back the wine jar: It just so happens that this is the wine I brewed when I got married, and I wouldn't give it to outsiders. I just saw you standing here all morning, thinking that if you jumped into the sea suddenly, I would still fish you out. So, might as well get drunk before getting cleaned.Duan Baiyue asked: Why would I jump into the sea?Sikong Rui said: You were not like this before. You become lost in thought from time to time, and you stay like that for several hours. Although you wear a mask, it couldn't block your eyes and hide your genuine feelings. Honestly, I think there is a person in your heart who has made you like this. Duan Baiyue laughed: So what?Sikong Rui said: If I were you, not to mention being disfigured and poisoned, even if I fell into the devil's way, I would ask my sweetheart if she would like to be with me.Duan Baiyue shook his head: Unfortunately, I'm not you.Sikong Rui said: I always thought that if you are going to like someone in the future, no matter whether the other party agrees or not, you will lead the troops to snatch the person first. But I never expected that when you really like someone, you will be so restrained.Duan Baiyue smiled and said: If I were to rob them, I'm afraid that the army of the nine states would rise up and the world will be in chaos.Sikong Rui became more and more puzzled when he heard these words. He circled around him with his hands behind his back and looked at him thinking the way he brags would bring chaos to the world.Duan Baiyue pulled him in front of him: Let's speak business. What do you think of Feimian Kingdom?Feimian Kingdom? Sikong Rui said, Why, do you still want to find Tianchensha?I will naturally look for Tianchensha, but I won't put all my thoughts on it. After all, it is just a legendary thing. It is not worth spending too much energy. Duan Baiyue said, Xiaowu also led people to find Tianchensha. However, after finally breaking through the vast white mist, he only saw a deserted island and reef, which did not seem to be inhabitable.When Master Nan wrote to me, I also went to look for it a few times, Sikong Rui said. Even the overall map of the South China Sea can only show the general location of the Feimian Kingdom. The white mist is stretched across an extremely wide area, and there are many places located within it. Most of them are part of Feimian Kingdom, and no one can tell which part of the Kingdom is inhabited. If you want to find out the information, the only way is to wait for the trading ships on the waterway. Every once in a while, they will come out with mage minerals to sell, in exchange for some daily necessities.Duan Baiyue said: Why is it so mysterious?More than mysterious, it can be called as closed. Sikong Rui said, However, the South China Sea is vast, and there are all kinds of strange people and strange things. The Feimian Kingdom has always been peaceful, and the people living there are neither rich nor poor. So they do not attract jealousy and hatred, and everyone lives in peace together.Duan Baiyue nodded: That's it.But I heard from people that their Chinese has become better and better in the past two years, and they probably don't want to remain secluded forever. Sikong Rui said, After all, only when countries are connected by sea routes and everyone helps and benefits each other can money be made.Duan Baiyue's heart moved: Their Chinese has become better?Sikong Rui said: It's not just the Feimian kingdom. Nowadays, which South Sea island country doesn't want to be on good terms with Dachu. Having a small business in Dachu is equal to do fishing at sea for a year. Only a fool will not want to learn Chinese. So you don't need to worry. Maybe in a few years, the Feimian Kingdom will open its doors and exchange Tianchensha for wealth.Duan Baiyue smiled and shook his head: I'll borrow your good advice.Sikong Rui bumped him with his arm: Who is your sweetheart?Duan Baiyue said: I have known him since I was a child, and I regard him as my life.Sikong Rui was flattered: Could it be me?Duan Yao was originally just passing by them. But when he heard this, his face turned pale, and he turned around and went back the way he came.What a bunch of people.As the days passed, the route became smoother.When they were about to arrive at Baixiang kingdom, they temporarily left the Southwest Army on a hidden island. Duan Baiyue and others disguised themselves as ordinary merchants and went ashore to register under the name of Wangxi Reef.There were people coming and going on the pier, and it was really lively. There were also many caravans from Dachu, waiting in line for inspection to enter the city.Sikong Rui secretly stuffed a piece of silver in the guard's hand. The guard waved his hand and let everyone go without asking anything about the mask on Duan Baiyue's face.The city gate was made of white boulders, with a gold-painted dome. It is very beautiful against the blue sea and sky. Two stone white elephants kneel on the ground, with their long trunks raised, and everyone passing by has to touch them. They said it brings good luck.After entering the city, it is even more dazzling. They saw shops that were prospering, the three floors inside and outside were filled with merchants, and the streets were almost impassable.Sikong Rui said: I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but we coincidentally came across the Chamber of Commerce.Duan Baiyue said: It's not bad to take the opportunity to see the local customs.Duan Yao looked left and right, and soon bought a bunch of gadgets, saying that he was going to give them away when he returns back to Southwest Mansion.Not long after returning to the Zhijiao Inn, he slipped out to watch the excitement. Duan Baiyue and Sikong Rui naturally ignored him. They went out to find a tea house. They sat and drank tea, and discussed the follow-up plan.Duan Yao bought glutinous rice from a stall, wrapped it in banana leaves and ate it while walking. The young master from an aristocratic family in his prime, with handsome features and an upright figure, naturally attracted many sneak peeks from many girls' along the way.Sikong Rui happened to notice it, and joked with a smile: Yao'er is much more promising than you.Duan Baiyue turned his head to look down, and the corner of his mouth twitched.Young master. Someone behind him called loudly.Duan Yao stopped and turned around, and saw a girl who was sixteen or seventeen years old. She probably had been fishing all year round. Her skin was a little dark, but her eyes were clever.Are you calling me? Duan Yao asked.The other party nodded: My name is Huang Li.Duan Yao asked: Are you from Da Chu?Huang Li shook her head: I'm from the Baixiang Kingdom.Duan Yao said: Then you speak Chinese quite well.Learn from him. Sikong Rui said.Duan Baiyue looked at the two with great interest.Huang Li stuffed something into Duan Yao's hand, turned around and ran away, leaving the other group of girls covering their mouths and laughing.Duan Yao lowered his head in wonder, and saw a small pink and white flower.Young Master, it was that girl who fell in love with you. Someone next to him explained with a smile, This is called a love flower.Little prince Duan smiled calmly, and stuck the flower into the gap in the wall with his backhand: Ah, unfortunately, I'm already married.He is married Everyone was extremely regretful upon hearing this.But thinking about it, it would be strange for such a handsome and wealthy young master not to get married.Duan Yao decisively turned around and went back to the inn.Sikong Rui frowned: Is someone following Yao'er?What's the point of following Yao'er, he is just following that little girl. Duan Baiyue looked at the rat-headed man in the crowd, Looks like he's either a gangster or a ruffian.While the two were talking, the man had turned into a small alley and quickly disappeared into the crowd.In the evening, Duan Yao slept contentedly, got up and went downstairs to eat.He saw that Duan Baiyue and Sikong Rui had returned, and there was someone else beside them. It was the little girl he had met on the street during the day.Duan Yao: You came at just right time. Duan Baiyue said, Someone is looking for you.Duan Yao took a step back.Young Master. Huang Li stuffed her luggage in his hands, Take me away.Why should I take you?Duan Yao was stunned as if struck by thunder. Either he hasn't woken up from a dream, or the girl in front of him has gone crazy.Duan Baiyue ordered the waiter to clean up a private room.Duan Yao hurriedly followed, but when he turned around, he saw that Huang Li was still standing there, and there were already people looking at them. So he couldn't bear it, and beckoned to her.Thank you, young master. After entering the house, Huang Li's face turned red.Duan Yao quickly said: I'm really married.Duan Baiyue couldn't help laughing.Silly boy, you really thought someone is interested in you. Sikong Rui patted him on the head.Duan Yao breathed a sigh of relief, thanks heavens for that.You three gentlemen, I beg you to take me away with you. Huang Li knelt on the ground with a plop.Miss, get up and talk. Duan Baiyue said.Yes. Duan Yao pulled her up, Do you want to go to Dachu?Whether you are going to Da Chu or Langzhou, I can go anywhere as long as I can leave the Baixiang kingdom. Huang Li said, Even if it's just a small inhabited island, it's fine.Duan Yao shook his head: But it will be a while before we leave. Do you have no money to take the boat?This. Huang Li took out a silver note from the bag, I have money. If it's not enough, I also have a box of jewellery.If you are so rich, why don't you leave by yourself? Duan Yao was even more puzzled.Duan Baiyue said: I guess she can't get away by herself.Someone is following me. Huang Li whispered.Sikong Rui tapped the cup with his chopsticks and sighed: Well, there are four people right outside the door. You are not a kind girl. You knew that you will cause trouble, but you deliberately ran into this inn. Even though we all carry swords, but that doesn't necessarily mean we really know martial arts.Huang Li lowered her head and said nothing, and squeezed her hands together nervously.Tell me what's going on. Sikong Rui said, Looking at how pitiful you are, if you really have troubles, I can consider taking you with us.Those people outside the door are killers. Huang Li said.Sikong Rui asked: Which sect or faction?Huang Li said: Imperial Sword.Duan Yao interrupted: Which character?Huang Li said: The imperial sword is the largest killer organization in the Baixiang Kingdom, and the leader is from the Chu Kingdom.Duan Yao grimaced and thought something that evil can also be called a imperial sword.If the two evil sects quarrelled, and one of them called the other party you bitches', you can't even refute.A native of Chu? Duan Baiyue asked, What's his name?Huang Li said: Bao Dadu1.Pfft. Sikong Rui almost choked.A killer organization called imperial sword, just forget it. The name of the leader sounds like a stable woman. What is Bao Dadu? If it were me, I would probably be too embarrassed to say it.With a clang, the door of the private room was kicked open. Huang Li's face was pale and she looked at the leader in horror.Duan Bai Yue swept a glance and saw that the gangster from the daytime was also among them.What you are doing here? Duan Yao stood in front of them coldly.What are you asking me for? I want to ask you what do you want to do! The person who started the conversation spat fiercely, You foreigners! Mind your own business and get out of my way. Don't delay my young master's wedding ceremony!Duan Yao looked back at Huang Li: Are you getting married today?This is your fault, Miss. Duan Baiyue shook his head, On such a big day, why aren't you waiting at home to get married? Since we do not know each other, why did you come here?Sikong Rui also signaled Duan Yao to retreat behind him.Everyone who is present this inn can testify that this Miss came to us on her own. It has nothing to do with us. Duan Baiyue said, We are just outsiders who don't want to cause trouble. Since you are here, please take her away quickly. Don't delay our business negotiation.===========================================================As usual, if there are any mistakes or errors, please contact me and I'll rectify it. If anyone is willing to help in translation who knows Mandarin, you are more than welcome to assist. In that case as well, pleaseemailme.==========================================================Notes:there are several contradictions to these characters. But I am not sure what the author means. anyhow according to Sikong's reaction, it must be something sarcastic.