Poison Genius Consort

Yuqiao used to fear him, but not anymore.
After all, Ning Cheng was limited by her poison and she was certain he wouldn’t go beg Han Yunxi to save him now.
Nor did he have enough time.
Moreover, she could guess that Ning Cheng was interested in working with her senior brother! She darted a glance at his clenched fist and continued to grin.

“You couldn’t be concerned about the position of son-in-law for the West Qin imperial clan, right? Heheh, if Han Yunxi ever ascends the throne as a female emperor someday, you’d be a rather fitting match as the Di Clan Head and Great General Ning.
Ning Cheng–”

Before she could finish, Ning Cheng suddenly grabbed her by the collar and sent her sprawling across the table, knocking down all the tea things. 

“I’ll warn you one last time.
Don’t ever bring up ‘Han Yunxi’ in front of me again.
Otherwise, I’ll let you know what it means to be truly blind!” Ning Cheng vowed.

“Ning Cheng, if you don’t release me right now, I won’t give you any antidote tonight!” Bai Yuqiao snapped.

Ning Cheng gave a cold snort.
“Heheh, this clan head believes that Jun Yixie will be glad enough to treat my poison!” So speaking, he flung her aside and rose to leave.
Bai Yuqiao quickly stopped him.

“Ning Cheng, you don’t understand the feelings between my senior brother and master!”

“And you do?” Ning Cheng retorted.

“Of course! If you’re willing to trust me, I can tell you everything!” Bai Yuqiao said quickly.

Ning Cheng laughed out loud.
“Why should I believe you?”

“Honor your previous promise and I’ll definitely tell you the truth,” Bai Yuqiao grinned.
She still remembered Ning Cheng’s cash! There was still payment pending on her account, but once she got it, senior brother would definitely be delighted.

Ning Cheng laughed coldly.
“Idiotic ravings!”

Bai Yuqiao grew incensed.
“Ning Cheng, I’m not even nitpicking the fact that you tricked me. Are you going to go back on your word?”

“Bai Yanqing was lured there by Han Yunxi, not you! You should thank the stars that this clan head isn’t demanding reparations!” Ning Cheng really didn’t want to waste any more words with this girl.
Now that they were in Skyriver City, it would be better to find Jun Yixie than chatter with her.

Without a doubt, Bai Yuqiao stopped him again.
“Fine.
Then I’ll give up on the money.
You should hear about my senior brother and master first, it won’t be too late to leave afterwards.”

“Why are you telling me so much?” Ning Cheng was curious.

“Because I want my senior brother to break free from master.
I don’t want him to be tricked again! I don’t want him to be some fool that my master runs circles around while he respects him like a father!” Bai Yuqiao said sincerely.
“Ning Cheng, as long as you can convince my senior brother to cooperate with you, the two of you have a chance at victory, whether it’s challenging the Northern Li imperial clan or fighting Long Feiye.
Just give up on Han Yunxi!”

She lowered her voice and added, “Rather than try so hard to show your loyalty, you might as well stake out your own kingdom and make her submit as a subject! A woman like Han Yunxi will only be interested in a man like Long Feiye.
How could she ever show interest in a subordinate like you?”

Ning Cheng gradually distanced himself from Bai Yuqiao and gave her a searching look filled with meaning.

“I don’t mind telling you now, but the only reason my senior brother’s submitted himself to the Northern Li emperor instead of rebelling was because he was waiting for my master all along.” 

Bai Yuqiao had remained hidden throughout their entire trip until they entered Northern Li borders.
Here, she started making inquiries into the nation and Jun Yixie’s status until she understood its current climate perfectly.
She could guess that Long Feiye and Ning Cheng both harbored ideas for sowing discord here, too.
With a cold laugh, she added, “Heheh, Long Feiye will definitely underestimate my senior brother while he’s yet to assume command over the troops.”

Hearing this, Ning Cheng’s eyes lit up.
Bai Yuqiao’s analysis was accurate: Long Feiye would never expect Jun Yixie and Bai Yanqing to have such a subtle relationship.
It was possible that Jun Yixie really hadn’t assumed control over the troops yet, rather than fall prey to the Northern Li emperor’s machinations. 

Despite going blind in one eye, Ning Cheng’s remaining eye seemed even more opaque and hard to read than before.
He was the only one who knew his views on the current situation and his feelings towards Bai Yuqiao’s coaxing.
Bai Yuqiao had to admit that the man was brilliant, noble, and cold as ever despite missing one eye, a handsome figure without compare. 

“Master Ning, think it over carefully,” Bai Yuqiao had plenty of patience–as well as faith.

Ning Cheng said down and declared, “Go on, this clan head will listen with respectful attention!”

So Bai Yuqiao began from her childhood.
When she was old enough to remember things, senior brother had already settled at Hundred Poisons Sect.
He treated their master like a father and always respected and submitted to his words.
The more he heard, the darker Ning Cheng’s gaze grew, as if calculating something.
By the time Bai Yuqiao finished her story, it was already dark.
Ning Cheng’s expression had began to turn ghastly as the poison started to flare.

Bai Yuqiao happily gave him the antidote, which Ning Cheng took.
He looked slightly better afterwards.

“Let’s go! I’ll take you to meet my senior brother right away,” Bai Yuqiao’s excitement was obvious in her words.
She hadn’t see Jun Yixie for so long that she’d nearly gone mad from missing him.

But Ning Cheng held out a hand.
“Return Han Yunxi’s needle to me and I’ll come with you.”

The needle he mentioned was none other than the one that had stabbed his eye.
Han Yunxi’s needles were quite unique, so Bai Yuqiao had naturally hidden it away for herself.
Now she looked at him doubtfully.
Abruptly, Ning Cheng declared, “This clan head has to keep it on hand at all times to remember the grudge of the needle!”