Chapter 378 Is the Princess willing to return to Beijing?

Xu Xiao's heart suddenly sank, and a hint of murderous intent flashed across his eyes, which were filled with anger.

It was this murderous intent that made Zhuang Shihan realize that what she had just said was not wrong.

She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips, leaned forward slightly, and said in a low voice: "It seems that General Xu is indeed not as loyal as the rumors say."

Xu Xiao clenched his fists and said in a cold voice, "I don't understand what the princess is saying."

Zhuang Shihan chuckled, "It doesn't matter if General Xu doesn't understand, as long as His Royal Highness Prince Jin can understand."

As she spoke, she was about to walk forward, and when she was about to pass by Xu Xiao, her arm was grabbed fiercely by him.

He suppressed the anger in his heart and asked in a low voice: "What do you want?"

Hearing this, Zhuang Shihan pretended not to know and asked, "What is the general saying? Why can't I understand a single word?"

Xu Xiao tightened his grip slightly, "The princess must be a smart person."

Zhuang Shihan felt pain, but couldn't help but laugh, "So this is how General Xu approaches asking for help."

beg?

Xu Xiao didn't know how long it had been since he had heard this word.

Maybe it was ten years ago, or maybe twenty years ago?

I only remember the most recent one, which was three years ago.

Thinking of the scenes on that rainy night three years ago, Xu Xiao closed his eyes and let go of Zhuang Shihan's hand, as if he had lost all his strength in an instant.

He said in a deep voice, "I will be waiting for you in the study in an hour."

Zhuang Shihan raised her eyebrows and smiled innocently, "I might have something to do in an hour, so it's not very convenient. It's better not to force General Xu."

Xu Xiao said weakly, "The time is decided by the princess."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Zhuang Shihan's face suddenly became even brighter.

She was in a good mood and said, "I was right. General Xu is indeed a smart man."

Xu Xiao lowered his eyes, and there was a blazing murderous intent in his cold and hard eyes, so strong that it could not be ignored.

He hated being threatened the most in his life.

It is now, and it was the same three years ago.

After getting the answer she wanted, Zhuang Shihan was too lazy to stand at the door. If someone didn't know her, they would think she was there to greet someone.

Before turning around and leaving, she reminded him quietly, "If I were General Xu, I wouldn't say anything more to His Royal Highness Prince Jin.

After all, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make.”

Xu Xiao's face darkened and he didn't respond.

But Zhuang Shihan knew that he would be obedient.

He had spent half his life in the military for Da'an and had never even married or had children. He only adopted two orphans and raised them under his wing. He certainly didn't want the reputation he had fought for with his life to be ruined by his own whim.

Looking at her obviously relaxed steps as she entered the room, Song Yanxi frowned and looked at Mo Jinchuan beside her.

Mo Jinchuan shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't hear clearly.

The noises around him were too loud, and he could only vaguely hear something about dogs and cats, but he had no idea what they were arguing about.

As far as he knew, there was no dog in the general's mansion.

Xu Xiao's youngest daughter was once bullied and bitten by a vicious dog. Even though she has now mastered martial arts and even has the courage to disguise herself as a man and follow her father into the battlefield to kill enemies, she is still terrified of dogs.

When he turned around, Xu Xiao had already restrained his expression and walked towards the two of them quickly with excitement on his face.

He looked Mo Jinchuan up and down, his eyes changing from cautious to surprised, and then to sighing that God was wise.

Without bothering to ask about their journey, Xu Xiao quickly gestured for them to come in and said, "It's windy outside. Your Highness, please come inside and talk."

As he spoke, his eyes never left Mo Jinchuan's legs.

It's concern, but also a bit of temptation.

When Xu Xiao saw Mo Jinchuan walking steadily step by step without any hindrance, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

He murmured, "God is truly merciful, and cannot bear to see such a pearl covered in dust."

Hearing this, Mo Jinchuan glanced sideways, "I remember that General Xu never believed in gods and ghosts before."

He also told them that only those who have done too many bad things would place their hopes on those illusory things.

If you have that much time, you might as well chop off a few more heads on the battlefield and exchange them for more silver to support your family.

It's only been a few years?

Xu Xiao's eyes flickered, and he forced a smile and said, "I'm just looking for some solace. I'm old, so I can't help but be a little bit weird. I hope Your Highness won't blame me."

He changed the subject and asked about Mo Jinchuan and Song Yanxi's experiences along the way.

When he heard Wu Jun's name, his expression changed. "Wu Jun is known as a divine fortune teller. It's really not easy for the prince and princess to escape from his encirclement."

It was not only difficult, the two of them almost lost their lives on Baito Peak.

I just can't go into detail about the specific details.

Xu Xiao glanced at Mo Jinchuan, then at Song Yanxi, and swallowed the words back when they came to his lips.

He considered it over and over again, and said, "Eunuch De arrived at the border town three days ago and is now staying at the post station in the city. It seems that he intends to bring the prince back to the capital with him."

As for the others, since he didn't mention it, they would naturally stay.

This includes Song Yanxi, and naturally also Lin Tingfeng, Zhuang Shihan and others.

Mo Jinchuan picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said calmly, "No rush."

Xu Xiao's heart sank, and he asked again, "Is the princess willing to return to the capital?"

As long as she is willing to return to Beijing, he can swallow his pride and find a suitable reason for her to go back.

The premise is that she is willing.

Otherwise, with her stubborn nature, even if she was knocked unconscious and sent away, she would probably try to escape back halfway.

Her personality is exactly the same as her damn uncle's, stubborn and a headache.

Song Yanxi also imitated Mo Jinchuan, picked up the teacup in her hand and took a sip, and the bitter taste immediately spread throughout her taste buds.

What kind of tea is this? Why is it so bitter and hard to swallow?

Seeing her frown, Xu Xiao finally realized what he was thinking and said in frustration, "These people are so tactless. The princess' husband came here and didn't even ask for a good cup of tea."

Mo Jinchuan took the teacup from her hand naturally and placed it on the table. "Tea in the army is mostly for refreshing, not for taste. If you are not used to it, then don't drink it. There are no outsiders here, so don't be restrained."

Xu Xiao was quite happy when he heard this.

I even felt a warm current flowing through my heart.

But the next moment, his smile, which had not yet fully blossomed, froze on his face.

Why did the prince's words just now sound as if he was saying that he was not an outsider to the two of them?

So where are they now?

What kind of relationship is that?

Xu Xiao suddenly became restless and asked tentatively, "Did your Highness hear anything on your way back?"