The Emperor God Wife Is Naughty
93. The Tang Family (2)

Silence shrouded the room in a moment after Zhong Guofeng declared his intention. Xie Ran was still pensive, staring at Zhong Guofeng with a look of disbelief, his forehead wrinkled.

He began to think, all the Emperors had no other way of expressing their hearts than to directly offer him the position of empress. If she was another woman, it would definitely instantly accept her greedily.

But Xie Ran was not like that!

"Pfft, Miss, you're stuck right now. It seems like the Emperor of the three worlds will be yours, considering that the Demon Emperor is also the Celestial Emperor, just waiting for his unromantic proposal." Long Long Long's childish voice echoed in a mocking as well as flattering style. It's so great attracting big people!

Xie Ran ignored Long Long Long's 'adulation' and started to take things seriously. What is it about the Emperors in this world? He could still smear Qu Xuanzi considering his days together, but Zhong Guofeng? Their meetings could even be counted fingers. Isn't it too reckless?

"Are you too depressed?" Xie Ran thought Zhong Guofeng did this because he had no choice. Either his charm was too heaven-defying or because—may—the woman's introduction Zhong Guofeng was only himself thus taking a shortcut over the pressure of the officials who wanted the Emperor to have the Empress. Moreover, the background of Xie Ran also came from the strongest Clan. Make sense

Zhong Guofeng did not know what Xie Ran was thinking, he only knew that he had been indirectly rejected! He had never felt rejected by anyone, but his calmness had not changed. In this way, he was even more interested in Xie Ran.

"Forgetit." It seemed too rushed to make the girl surprised. It will take another day in a more mature way than today. Importantly, Xie Ran knew his feelings.

Xie Ran did not think about it anymore. Zhong Guofeng said to forget about it earlier, he would completely forget about it and not mind it. Although he knew Zhong Guofeng's feelings, it was better to pretend to be stupid for not wanting to offend this most respected person. Currently his existence was quite unfavorable, he could utilize his relations to protect himself.

"Then, is there anything else you want to say?" Xie Ran asked after a while the room became quiet. Zhong Guofeng continued to stare at him, making Xie Ran's hands feel itchy wanting to gouge out those beautiful eyes.

"You came to the border to meet Keluaga Tang?" Zhong Guofeng finally asked formally making Xie Ran's itchy hands disappear.

Xie Ran nodded. "It seems like the Tang Family is very special to you. You're not gonna arrest me for touching them, are you?"

"I'll just thank you. The Tang Family had long controlled the border, if left unchecked, it would affect imperial power. Even the mayor who was supposed to be the most influential, was suppressed by them."

"The corruption officer?" Xie Ran raised his eyebrows.

"It should be dead." Zhong Guofeng said calmly, whereas Xie Ran thought why this man said that.

"If I end the Tang Family, will you replace it with another official to lead the border?"

"I've changed it since the beginning, but it doesn't seem to be there yet." Zhong Guofeng's gaze became amused at what was on his mind.

For some reason, Xie Ran felt that the gaze was not foreign. Suddenly he was at a loss for words, going to Zhong Guofeng's secret response. Xie Ran could see, that gaze was different from other days as if he had seen a lot of blood throughout his life.

After a while of evaluating, Xie Ran finally understood. The corrupt official had died, as Zhong Guofeng had said, and the Tang Family controlled the border. Zhong Guofeng wanted to lower the Tang Family's power, replace it with a new official, but the new official this time had not come.

There are two reasons why the official has not arrived. If it wasn't the Tang Family meddling that hindered him on the street, then the official was incompetent. But who would dare to oppose a ruthless Emperor like this so as to keep stalling for time? They should have been afraid that this Emperor would play in the shadows, killing them without knowing in what way they were killed.

Meaning there was only one thing, the Tang Family was hindering the official. According to Xie Ran, the Tang Family did everything in their power to be at the highest position. Tang Zhi had always taken the lead, even everything had been planned in such a monstrous scheme that it completely devoured the Xie Clan. Plus the existence of demons, they were increasingly rampant.

"You can kill them, I don't matter." Xie Ran understood completely. Zhong Guofeng wanted the Tang Family to end in order to end its power that could destabilize the empire. If the Tang Family continued to sabotage various regions, it would only take time to establish another empire or replace the imperial throne. The world will be ruled by the devil.

Zhong Guofeng smiled. "Didn't you want revenge? I gave you a chance. Let me see how you do it, as Miss Clan Xie."

"You're watching me?" Xie Ran chuckled at the thought of how Zhong Guofeng watched it while being inside the Tang Family.

Zhong Guofeng remained true to his soothing smile. "I'm always watching you, even when you're fighting Hydra."

Xie Ran narrowed his eyes, lowering his smile. The longer, the more he did not know Zhong Guofeng. How did he know he was fighting Hydra? Doesn't that mean, Zhong Guofeng also knew that by his side were some saint beasts and dragons? Zhong Guofeng also knew that he possessed pure energy? Why was Qu Xuanzi unaware of his presence?

"How did you know?"

Zhong Guofeng who was looking at Xie Ran's pale face chuckled. "Just guessing. But it seems to be true, did you make Hydra as training material?"

Xie Ran laughed awkwardly covering his nervousness. "Unfortunately, I was no match for him and got away. If it kills him, I'm thinking of eating it if it's edible."

"Ranran has indeed not changed," Zhong Guofeng replied.

Xie Ran nodded awkwardly. Despite that, he was not at all relieved. He didn't think Zhong Guofeng was putting humor on Hydra. Every Emperor was always troubled by the Hydra problem which prevented fishermen from distributing sea fish to the palace. Hydra had always been the greatest scourge for the empire, even the previous Emperor was driven mad by the case of Hydra.

But Zhong Guofeng easily thought that the foolish Xie Ran was challenging Hydra. It was absurd, even though Xie Ran had the power to challenge the heavens though. Xie Ran also did not think, the supervision that Zhong Guofeng said was just playful.

This Zhong Guofeng ... is not simple.

"You're gonna stay here?" Xie Ran was intent on expelling, not wanting to keep a dangerous man by his side.

"I told you, I'll keep an eye on you, so I'll stay with you." Zhong Guofeng said with a smile as if he had won the game.

"So you'll follow me behind while I face them? Aren't you just gonna foil all my plans?"

Xie Ran's words made Zhong Guofeng's smile freeze. Clearly Xie Ran blatantly chased him away for various reasons. Yet he still put on a friendly smile without the dangerous aura he had before.

"I can follow from afar" Zhong Guofeng said. Xie Ran simply smiled forcefully giving up on the circumstances.

After that obnoxious conversation, Xie Ran went to eat. But who would have thought that Zhong Guofeng continued to tail and dine with him in the restaurant. Xie Ran was no longer driving away, only able to sigh because it was useless to expel that one stubborn creature.

After finishing eating, Xie Ran walked out of the inn for a walk. Zhong Guofeng was still tailing like a chick following its mother. Xie Ran who had initially commented on the man's behavior, became silent ignoring the black figure trailing behind him like a bodyguard.

I don't know where the two holy animals are ....

After a long while of walking without knowing the direction, Xie Ran felt Zhong Guofeng no longer follow him. The man disappeared out of nowhere, it gave him a feeling of relief.

But as soon as Xie Ran's gaze turned around to continue on the journey, several people came over. They are men with large muscles like executioners, it is certain that their physical strength is quite strong. While one of the most striking and different among them was a beautiful and graceful young woman, walking leading a group of executioners with her chin raised.

Xie Ran did not care. He walked ignoring them thinking the men were just passing by, after all he was not familiar with. It could just be people from the martial world.

Xie Ran's move eased out in the other direction in the opposite direction of the group. When he crossed paths with them, a large hand held his shoulder making Xie Ran's steps come to a halt.

"You don't look foreign." The young lady stepped towards Xie Ran while researching. The thin smile on her lips did not fade, constantly trying to recall what she had seen Xie Ran before.

Xie Ran was still wearing a mask, but who would have thought this woman thought that she was no stranger. Even Xie Ran didn't know him, were they wrong people?

"Miss, can you tell me your identity? I feel you're familiar, have we met in one place?"

Xie Ran looked at her once more, trying to think who this woman was until her forehead wrinkled. When viewed, this woman had some similarities with Tang Yueha. Are they from the Tang Family?

Thinking that they might be from the Tang Family, Xie Ran chose to take off the mask in return for his identity. He intended to enter the Tang Family first.

The woman showed her best smile back, getting wider accompanied by evil ripples in her beautiful eyes.

"Xie Ran?" guess it.

Xie Ran raised his eyebrows. It seemed like he was very famous in the Tang Family. "You know me?"

"Your name has been spread, ever since the Tournament in Ye City ended. Although it had already been a few months, it was still too impregnated. The Xie Clan has invited you back, but you refused. Now that you're in Border Town, don't you want to say hello to my mother who once took care of you?"

Xie Ran became dim for a while, without taking his eyes off the woman. The woman was at least older than Tang Yueha, about 20 years old judging from her mature face. She was beautiful, looking gentle and elegant like Tang Yueha. It seemed like he was also famous in Border Town considering that many people were looking at him with admiration.

"I have no reason to follow you." Xie Ran remained staring at him with a deadened look.

"It's an honor to have a sister visit. All this time, my sister has never been to see Mom and Dad. They miss you so much, no matter how sick your sister has been treated by them. My mother has always had the ability of a good doctor, lately the development of medicine is increasing rapidly, the Tang Family is always the arrival of important people. Didn't your sister intend to see him? My mom would be so happy to see you." He looked very excited with a terrifying smile that stunned everyone around.

"Is that an excuse?" Xie Ran remained flat in response making the woman's smile freeze.

Yet the woman did not let down her friendly smile, only chuckling lightly. "Sister can always joke. I'm telling the truth. Although we rarely meet, I've considered my sister as my biological sister since my mother took care of you. Now that sister is fine, Ying'er feels very happy."

Xie Ran looked at him without the slightest ripple, he lowered his gaze. "It'll trouble you." Xie Ran had no intention of refracting it any further. He put on a faint smile, like an innocent child who did not understand the way of the world.

Xie Ran seemed to remember who he was. Tang Yueying, Tang Jin's eldest daughter. Tang Jin was the Head of the Tang Family, Tang Zhi's real brother. While Tang Yueha's position was the daughter of the former head of the family who was Tang Jin's older brother named Tang Shen. Xie Ran knew because he had seen them— except Tang Shen— in the Xie Clan. He had forgotten about Tang Yueying because the woman had changed so much after so many years compared to Tang Yueha.

Tang Yueying's strength was not inferior to Tang Yueha, or even stronger. If Tang Yueha was still the final professional, then Tang Yueying had at least broken through to the advanced professional not long ago. Advanced professionals are supposed to be something complicated to break through, but with the help of Huai Mao—entah in what way—breaking is nothing, as long as it does not reach saint level.

The strongest reason why the Tang Family still stood firm without being able to be offended, was none other than that they kept some top rank cultivators. Tang Yueying was one of them.

Tang Yueying's gaze became extremely excited and excited. "Father and Mother will be very happy to hear it, Ying'er is also very happy. You take it easy, Ying'er will make sure the Xie Clan doesn't know where you are. I understand your relationship with Xie Nu. You must still be angry, so Ying'er will be by your side, continuing to support you."

"Thank you." Xie Ran returned his smile without saying anything else. He had no intention of saying much and entered the Tang Family easily without suspicion. He didn't have much contact with Tang Yueying before, so didn't know how the woman really was. He had to remain vigilant, especially when entering the tiger cage.

Tang Yueying brought Xie Ran along and continued trying to attract her attention. Compared to Tang Yueha, Tang Yueying spoke more. He tried to please Xie Ran, his soft and pleasant voice made everyone envious.

As everyone knew, Tang Yueying was the friendliest and most approachable compared to Tang Yueha. In the view of the Border Town folk, the cheerful and approachable Tang Yueying had always been a target and a pride. While Tang Yueha did not say much, being very calm in every way made her very revered let alone her outstanding contribution compared to Tang Yueying.

If Tang Yueha was proficient in strength, then Tang Yueying was more gentle in getting closer to social. They are different, but very respected. Anyone who annoys them, will get scorn from society.

Now seeing Tang Yueying being so close to Xie Ran, everyone became envious. Tang Yueying even thought of him as a younger brother and specifically brought him to the Tang Family. Although Tang Yueying was close to everyone indiscriminately caste, the populace remained humble without daring to be by her side, let alone be considered a younger sister.

The maskless Xie Ran, unidentified as the woman who hit the addict earlier. Looking at Xie Ran who was much prettier than Tang Yueying, they could only flatter her without looking at Xie Ran with malice. They just think, 'sister and sister' it really fits each other with visually stunning.

Xie Ran did not know that. If he knew, he would vomit blood knowing he was likened to the Tang Family.

After traveling quite a long way to the Tang Family Residence, Xie Ran got gazes of questions from all over. No one knew the new look of Xie Ran other than the nuclear family members, they only knew Xie Ran was just a ugly girl and the trash of society due to mental disability. That was why, they were wondering who the beautiful girl by their eldest miss's side was.

Tang Yueying directly brought Xie Ran to where her father and mother were. Tang Jin and Cheng Hua were in the middle of the eastern residence grounds, along with chess with black and white pawns on the table.

The beautiful woman sipped the tea gracefully, before putting it back down slowly. He looks to be in his 30s, but not with his age having reached 40. His parasites are ageless due to his increased cultivation, as well as the drugs he makes to slow down aging.

He spoke in a soft tone. "I heard they were having trouble, someone deliberately messed up the plan, making the Xie Clan messed up. If it continued like this, her fear would affect the foundation of the Tang Family." He lowered his sight. "People of the martial world have also begun to dare to fight some subordinates recently but we are not reprimanding. It seems, our strength has indeed diminished since the Xie Clan weakened." His tone was gentle, yet it contained innuendo making the man in front of him sigh.

"I've sent people to the Xie Clan. The conditions there were getting chaotic, even Tang Yueha would reach the border tomorrow. Better, we don't offend the Madam again and follow her instructions."

"Don't you mean to change the name of the Tang Family to a wider thing? We are in the empire, the Emperor is also not someone who turns a blind eye to everything. I'm afraid—"

"There's nothing to be afraid of. With the troops we train, as the Madam wishes, even imperial warriors cannot offend any further. In some time, the number of troops will be qualified to form an alliance with the Underworld, we will only need a little time."

Cheng Hua sighed, bowing his head thinking about the endless trouble. While Tang Jin averted his gaze as soon as he sensed someone approaching.

The sound of footsteps rang out, not just one person, but two made Tang Jin and Cheng Hua stand up, looking towards the door. Their serious faces became radiant when they saw the figure of a beautiful woman approaching them with a joyful smile.

"Dad, Mom, look who's coming." Tang Yueying walked towards them without letting out a smile, then pointed behind her to show Xie Ran's whereabouts.

The sight of the two of them followed Tang Yueying. They were shocked for a while and looked at each other with strange looks. The next second, Cheng Hua smiled as he walked up to Xie Ran.

"Aiya, my poor niece. Come in, Aunt misses you so much. Aunty didn't know you were coming, knowing that Auntie would welcome you cheerfully." Cheng Hua directly led Xie Ran inside. Her smile did not fade followed by Tang Yueying making Xie Ran act in the middle between them.

They treated him quite well.

Xie Ran remembered for sure how 'treatment' Cheng Hua had been all this time. Cheng Hua is a doctor. Xie Yun had invited him to treat Xie Ran's condition, which was getting worse due to a weak immunity. Cheng Hua took care of Xie Ran, giving him many pills with the same hospitality. Cheng Hua was also the one who told Xie Yun to find many valuable herbs for Xie Ran.

But Xie Ran knew, all those precious herbs were not used for him. He wanted to tell Xie Yun, but Tang Zhi always blocked him for various reasons and kept him quiet in the room. When Xie Yun died, he no longer saw Cheng Hua as it was moved in the dilapidated house.

Cheng Hua let Xie Ran sit down and poured the available tea. Tang Jin followed, while Tang Yueying sat next to Xie Ran then sipped the tea gracefully.

"Hua'er there are some rights I have to take care of. The rest, I leave it to you." Tang Jin in the doorway said goodbye. When his gaze saw the much different Xie Ran from a few years ago, his countenance became complicated.

They knew Xie Ran's present face based on what they saw from the painting Tang Yueha had sent. But they did not expect Xie Ran would get a better visual than all of them who had been trying to develop a face using drugs and makeup. Xie Ran looked more natural, making anyone envious.

They thought Xie Ran didn't have much experience from being cooped up for years in a dilapidated house. Who would believe, a girl who had only come out one year would have a lot of world experience. Moreover, he had been in the academy for a year and was no longer going anywhere. Although his strength was astonishing, he was only a newly hatched and shy child.

Even Xie Ran just silently accepted all their treatment happily, without any vigilance. It made them even more convinced that Xie Ran had no other intentions. His enmity with the Xie Clan was based solely on the oppression of Xie Nu.

But no one knew for sure, how her temperament was other than Tang Yueha who had faced her head-on. Unfortunately, Tang Yueha was only coming tomorrow, not necessarily telling everything she knew to her uncle and aunt.

Xie Ran happily enjoyed the Tang Family's service. Cheng Hua treated Xie Ran as if Xie Ran was her daughter as well as Tang Yueying. As long as they clutched as women, Tang Jin had absolutely no reaction like them.

Along the way, Tang Jin had a sour face after seeing Xie Ran who had changed so drastically. Her calmness exceeded what a girl who was confined to a remote house expected.

When he reached the main hall of the residence, he saw several black figures standing as if he had anticipated it.

Two black-robed jakung figures, their eyes red with an expressionless flat countenance. Their gaze was directed at Tang Jin firmly and prepared for alert.

"Observe him!" Tang Jin gave the order. The two figures simply disappeared carrying out the order, while Tang Jin whose originally wry face became calm.

Although he saw Xie Ran's development, he still could not calm down considering that for one year Xie Ran disappeared. He thought that the current character of Xie Ran was the result of his training for a year. If the girl was smart, she could already guess what was happening and it was impossible to go to the Tang Family without a motive. So he must be vigilant at all times.

Xie Ran .. he hoped the girl was really stupid, or he would not hold back from silencing her.