Chapter 666: Fighting the Love Rival

Zhao Yunxuan hadn't expected the conversation to unfold in this way. Unable to grasp Hu Xin'er's intentions, he coughed lightly and changed the subject, "We need to discuss this further."

Hu Xin'er smiled and replied, "Don't blame me, Mr. Zhao. I was just joking. Besides, you're going up the mountain after you finish Zhao Si's business... Hey, wait."

She frowned, sensing something was amiss. "Didn't you accept the commission from His Majesty to search for the elixir of life? Doesn't that mean you'll be staying in the mortal world for a long time? When do you plan to return to the mountains?"

Zhao Yunxuan pondered for a moment and said slowly, "It's okay to tell the princess about this. The elixir of immortality is just a gimmick bestowed by His Majesty. My real mission is to escort the princess back to the capital."

"What?" Hu Xin'er asked in surprise, "You said that His Majesty sent you here specifically to capture me?"

She suddenly felt alert. She had thought that His Majesty had let them go so easily and would not pursue them anymore. But now he went back on his word. Could it be that Jiang Yao's speculation was correct, and His Majesty really didn't want to let the Lu family go again?

Zhao Yunxuan realized she had misunderstood and quickly said, "No, His Majesty is worried about the princess's safety because of the rebellion caused by the Crown Prince and others outside. He can't sleep at night, so he wants to recall the princess and protect her well."

Hu Xiner secretly sighed that she had overreacted.

If it weren't for Zhao Yunxuan, they would have been killed by the Shen and Zhou families long ago. The emperor's concerns were actually justified.

Yin Li and Mu Qing's eyes were burning with excitement as they asked in unison, "When are you planning on going up the mountain?"

Zhao Yunxuan glanced at the two of them and actually had a faint smile on his face.

He looked into Hu Xiner's eyes, and his voice seemed to carry a reassuring power that made people involuntarily immersed in it.

Hu Xin'er felt uncomfortable being stared at, and had a vague sense of foreboding in her heart: "Uh, why are you looking at me, Master Zhao? Have you already figured it out and decided to be brother and sister with me?"

Zhao Yunxuan's words were filled with helplessness: "Princess, do you really not know why I came down the mountain?"

Hu Xin'er gasped, "Could it be that upon learning of your biological father's impending death and coming down the mountain, you accidentally discovered the secret of your biological mother's death. You vowed revenge, and from then on, you started a huge family feud that rocked the capital?"

Zhao Yunxuan choked.

Hu Xin'er felt a steady stream of inspiration pouring out of her head. "Or is it that you are actually the Emperor's illegitimate son? Seeing that the Crown Prince was being neglected and the other sons were useless, His Majesty had no choice but to call you out to take charge?"

"Puff!" Yin Li spat out a mouthful of tea.

"Or perhaps you're actually entangled in the grievances between our families. Over the years, you've only appeared innocent on the surface, but secretly become a villain in the martial arts world. Could it be that you're the mysterious mastermind behind my aunt's back?!"

After Hu Xin'er finished speaking, she looked around refreshed. It had been a long time since she had such an open mind. After listening to her unexpected yet reasonable reasoning, everyone was not surprised...

They all showed expressions of being deeply shocked.

"Where did you hear all this news?" Even Yin Li couldn't bear to listen anymore.

Zhao Yunxuan coughed several times due to the choking, and his face flushed abnormally, which added a sense of fragility to his already outstanding appearance. "Princess, please don't joke."

He really can't afford to have an illegitimate child!

However, Mu Qing showed a bit of pride when he saw that both of them were shocked and speechless.

His wife has this uncanny ability to say things that shock people.

Many times, during ambiguous moments, Hu Xiner had used her extraordinary imagination to completely destroy the atmosphere.

Now, some people want to create an atmosphere in the name of true love, but Hu Xiner completely destroyed it with just a few words.

When this kind of thing happened to him, Mu Qing wanted to teach his wife a lesson, but if it happened to his love rival...haha.

He smiled faintly and interlocked his fingers with Hu Xin'er: "Master Zhao, if you have anything to say, please speak directly. My wife is simple-minded and doesn't like to beat around the bush."

Zhao Yunxuan stroked the teacup in his hand and gave a gentle yet distant smile. "I'm afraid this matter can only be discussed with the princess. Please step aside for now."

Hu Xin'er finally realized something was wrong: "No need to avoid it, my affairs are my husband's affairs. If you want to drive you away, then drive Yin Li away."

Yin Li, who was watching the joke from the side and got shot at instead, stood up angrily: "Hu Xin'er, I've tolerated you for a long time!"

He raised his fan and was about to hit Hu Xin'er on the head. Hu Xin'er was so frightened that she screamed and hid in Mu Qing's arms: "Husband, help me!"

Seeing that the situation had completely deviated from the main point and was now in chaos, Zhao Yunxuan said helplessly, "Everyone, please take a break. The reason I came down the mountain this time was to settle a past life relationship with the princess."

The three people who were laughing and joking turned their heads away as if the pause button had been pressed.

"How did you know about this?" Hu Xiner was shocked.

The affairs of past and present lives are so secretive that even royal family members and nobles cannot know. If they had not fallen off the cliff and had an adventure, Hu Xiner might not understand why she traveled through time. But why did Zhao Yunxuan know?

Yin Li sneered, "You know you're destined to be together, but you don't try to avoid suspicion. Instead, you keep trying to get close to me. I knew you were a fake monk!"

He unbuttoned his sleeves and was about to roll them up to fight Zhao Yunxuan.

Hu Xin'er held her forehead: "Yin Li, calm down first!"

Although this guy looks serious when something big happens, he is just a child at other times!

Ever since she met Yin Li, she, a former supporter of white hair, has become completely immune to white hair. White does not mean coldness, and age cannot represent personality.

She would believe that Yin Li, a big naughty kid, had the mental capacity of an eight-year-old.

Yin Li stopped in his tracks, but raised his face arrogantly: "Who do you think you are? How dare you order me around?"

Hu Xin'er had lost her patience with him: "Now, immediately, go back to your seat. Otherwise..."

She threatened: "Otherwise I won't take you with me when I return to the capital."

"Oh wow!" Yin Li was so angry that he almost exploded. He dodged on the spot, slapping the fan in his hand on his palm, then suddenly unfolded it and fanned it angrily, "Listen, listen for yourselves, what kind of nonsense is this stinky girl saying?"

He loudly questioned, "This Pavilion Master is free and at ease. I can go wherever I want. Can you stop me?"

Mu Qing couldn't help but lower his head slightly, clenching his fist under his lips to hide his smile.

Seeing his wife fighting against his love rival on his behalf, the feeling was simply too wonderful.