Xiao Jingyi shook his head and refused without hesitation: "Absolutely not! I absolutely cannot let Xiao Jinghan die!"

A sharp glint flashed in Jia Guang's eyes, and he said coldly, "As the saying goes, we must uproot the grass! If one day, Xiao Jinghan finds out that you killed his father, won't he seek revenge on you?"

Xiao Jingyi sneered and responded with disdain: "Just him? He doesn't have the ability to fight me!"

Jia Guang frowned slightly, slowly sat down, reached out to pick up a teacup on the table, and gently stroked the cup with his index finger. Suddenly, he squeezed it hard, and the entire cup turned into powder in an instant.

Jia Guang casually raised the powder in his hand, and warned in a cold voice: "Don't underestimate Xiao Jinghan! The high priest of the Youli royal family is now fully assisting him! If you dare to look down on a person like him, it will definitely bring you endless trouble and regret in the future!"

Xiao Jingyi's expression grew increasingly heavy. After a moment's silence, he muttered to himself, "But if I really kill Xiao Jinghan, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to Emperor Wen!"

Jia Guang smiled slightly, took out a letter from his sleeve, and handed it to Xiao Jingyi. Xiao Jingyi hurriedly took it, carefully opened the envelope, and read it carefully. After reading it, he showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"Sir, please convey my gratitude to Queen Mother Xue and tell her that I will definitely not let her down! However... I need to wait patiently to find the right time to attack Xiao Jinghan!"

Jia Guang's eyes were filled with amusement. "Marshal Xiao! I have a way to help you get rid of Xiao Jinghan, and Emperor Wen won't be able to see it. Then you can adopt your son to Luo Lingyue, and then the entire Nanyi will be under your control. Because of Luo Lingyue, the Luo family won't dare to have any ideas about you."

Xiao Jingyi's eyes flashed: "Please teach me, sir!"

The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue, along with Linglong and their guards, went for a stroll by the lake. They boarded an exquisite pleasure boat, which drifted gracefully on the blue waves.

"Your Highness, Princess, please get on board," the boatman said respectfully.

Xiao Jinghan stepped onto the bow first, then helped Luo Lingyue onto the boat. Linglong and the guards followed suit.

"You guys come up too." Xiao Jinghan said to his guards.

Xiao Jingyi's guards and servants also boarded the boat.

The pleasure boat slowly set sail, sailing along the lake, leaving ripples. The water was crystal clear, fish were playing in the water, and the weeping willows on the shore swayed in the wind, forming a beautiful picture.

Inside the cabin, Luo Lingyue sat by the window, admiring the beautiful scenery outside. She signaled to Xiao Jinghan with her eyes: Why are there so many people following us today? Is Xiao Jingyi trying to cheat?

Xiao Jinghan frowned slightly, glanced at the guards and servants, and then responded indifferently: Just be careful.

He knew that there might be some potential dangers on this trip, but as long as he remained vigilant, he should be able to deal with it.

At this time, a servant brought a pot of fragrant tea.

"Please enjoy it, Your Majesty and Princess." The servant handed them the teacups.

Luo Lingyue took a sip of tea, then nodded to Xiao Jinghan, indicating that there was nothing wrong with the tea.

Xiao Jinghan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and drank his tea with peace of mind.

The lake shimmered, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. The mountains in the distance rose and fell, like a beautiful painting. The pleasure boat slowly moved forward, breaking through the surface of the lake and causing ripples.

Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue stood at the bow of the boat, admiring the beautiful scenery.

"This lake is so beautiful." Luo Lingyue said softly.

"Indeed, such a beautiful view is rare." Xiao Jinghan responded.

Suddenly, a breeze blew, bringing with it the freshness of lake water. Luo Lingyue closed her eyes, feeling the comfort of the breeze on her face.

At this time, a few rain drops fell from the sky, hitting the surface of the lake and causing small splashes of water.

"It's going to rain, let's go in." Xiao Jinghan pulled Luo Lingyue into the cabin.

The rain gradually got heavier, hitting the boat awning with a crisp sound. Luo Lingyue leaned against the window, looking at the rain outside, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

At noon, Xiao Jingyi's chef came to the houseboat and prepared a sumptuous lunch for the two of them.

When the food was served, Luo Lingyue saw the table full of delicious food and couldn't help but salivate. She first tasted each dish carefully, and then began to pick up food for Xiao Jinghan enthusiastically.

That day, they enjoyed each other's company and laughter, as if forgetting all their troubles and worries.

However, Xiao Jingyi never relaxed his surveillance on them and constantly sent people to closely monitor their every move. Despite this, Luo Lingyue and Xiao Jinghan remained unconcerned and continued to enjoy the rare beauty.

Dinner time arrived. After Luo Lingyue returned to the palace, she went to the dining room with Xiao Jingyi to eat. When she stepped into the dining room, a faint orchid fragrance hit her face.

She couldn't help but look up, her eyes falling on the many orchids displayed in the dining room. These orchids came in many varieties, each potted with elegant flowers and exuding a fresh fragrance.

Mrs. Liao noticed Luo Lingyue looking at the orchids and immediately explained with a smile, "Sister-in-law, I bought these orchids today. I forgot to ask what kind of flowers you like. If you have any favorites, you can tell me, and I will buy some more for your room tomorrow."

Hearing this, Luo Lingyue smiled gently and replied softly, "I think this orchid is very good!"

When Liao heard Luo Lingyue say this, she laughed happily and turned to the servants, "Hurry up and move all the orchids in the greenhouse to the princess's room!"

The atmosphere during dinner was exceptionally good.

Xiao Jingyi spoke first: "Are you guys having fun boating on the lake today?"

"Of course I'm happy!" Xiao Jinghan laughed like a child, "Thank you, big brother, for everything you prepared for us! The chefs in the palace are very skilled, not inferior to the imperial chefs in the palace!"

"If you like it, eat more!" Xiao Jingyi smiled, "We are all family, no need to be so polite!"

"By the way," Xiao Jingyi looked at the two of them, "I'm going to inspect the military camp tomorrow. If you have anything to say, just tell your sister-in-law!"

"Got it!" Xiao Jinghan nodded, "It's great to have big brother and sister-in-law here!"

"We're all family, so we don't have to talk behind each other's backs!" Xiao Jingyi picked up a piece of fish and gave it to Xiao Jinghan. "Eat more fish, it's good for your health!"

"Thank you, big brother!" Xiao Jinghan smiled, "Big brother, eat more too!"

The meal was a joyful one, and the relationship between the four of them became increasingly harmonious.

When Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue returned to the room, they were surprised to find that every corner of the room was filled with various orchids.

These orchids come in many varieties and various shapes. Some are in bud, while others are already in full bloom, emitting bursts of fragrance.

Luo Lingyue couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and said, "This Liao is really crazy! I just mentioned it casually, but she actually had so many orchids brought here!"