Chapter 224: She is pregnant with my child. Does she still want to escape in this life?

Fu Yunqing raised his eyebrows:

"Did she really take the medicine? This little girl is just like you at heart, she's really cruel."

Xiao Nanyue clenched his fists tightly, his chest heaving violently, and a fishy-sweet taste rose in his throat.

He had to admit that when he saw her swallow the pill without hesitation, he felt not only anger but also a heartache that was almost panic.

"I'm not saying anything about you,"

Fu Yunqing squatted beside the broken tree and fiddled with the fallen leaves:

"You two are more capable than the other. She wanted to escape, but you insisted on keeping her; she didn't want the child, but you insisted on keeping her—isn't that like forcing a cow to drink water?"

He suddenly looked up at Xiao Nanyan's gloomy face and grinned:

"But seriously, when are you going to tell her that what she took wasn't some abortion drug, but the antidote to the Chi Zhong Gu?"

Xiao Nanyan interrupted coldly:

"No need! The child is in her belly. If she doesn't want it, can I still guard her belly every day?"

"In fact, you are just hard-mouthed but soft-hearted, afraid that the poison will hurt your sweetheart. I say, Nan Yan, can't you lower your status and tell her that you love her to death, beg her not to leave you, and live a good life as a family of three from now on, wouldn't that be the end of it?"

Xiao Nanyan's expression became more sinister:

"This king never knew how to write a word!"

Fu Yunqing snorted: "Tsk tsk, you keep talking tough, you'll regret it one day!"

Xiao Nanyan remained noncommittal. "Right now, Helian Feng is furious and a war is imminent. It takes a thousand days to raise an army, but only one day to use it. It's time for the Crouching Tiger Peak troops to move out!"

Fu Yunqing's expression changed slightly: "Are you going to start a mutiny?"

"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move! Let's see what tricks they play. However, right now, taking advantage of the Northern Cang disturbance, Helian Cong has transferred 100,000 troops. The troops in the capital are insufficient. If we launch a mutiny now, the chances of success will be greater."

Fu Yunqing nodded:

"You removed Su Lantian from power within the court, leaving the Queen's faction in disarray. You also sought to win over the Northern Cang Emperor, hoping to use his troops to disrupt the borders and cause internal unrest in Yandu, leaving Helian Cong unable to cope. Now is a golden opportunity, and we must not miss it."

At this moment, Xiao Nanyan's eyes had already returned to their former coldness and depth:

"Yunqing, the time for a life-or-death battle is approaching. Thank you and Uncle Fu for helping me so much over the years out of respect for my father."

Fu Yunqing smiled and patted Xiao Nanyan on the shoulder:

"Not entirely. I have no friendship with your father. What I value is the bond we've shared since we were young!"

Xiao Nanyan pursed his lips and said, "I hope this will all end soon. I'm a little tired!"

"Yes, you have indeed worked hard these years. So when you succeed, will you become the emperor yourself?"

"It's lonely at the top! All I want is to avenge my father. I have no interest in the throne. When the time comes, I will push the sixth son, Helian Ji, to the throne and use the emperor to control the princes. If he is doing his duty, fine. But if he has other intentions, it won't be too late to get rid of him."

Fu Yunqing nodded. "I understand. You don't want to take the throne so quickly and bear the stigma of usurping the throne. Only after stabilizing the situation and appeasing the people, if the emperor is unworthy, you can replace him. You really know how to choose people. The Sixth Prince, Helian Ji, is a stubborn and vicious person by nature. He will definitely be a disaster for the country when he grows up."

Xiao Nanyan lowered his eyes slightly:

"Fu Yunqing, is it possible for a scar on a person's face to grow back in the same place after it's been removed?"

Fu Yunqing grinned:

"Are you kidding? Scars disappear naturally once they're removed. How could one possibly grow back in the same spot? Unless you intentionally get hurt again. Or, like Manluo, you're an expert in Xuanyan Guzhuang and want to create one for yourself."

Xiao Nanyan's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Nan Yan, what's wrong with you? What are you thinking about?"

Xiao Nanyan shook his head: "It's okay, let's go back!"

Fu Yunqing sneered:

"You have the palace to return to, but I'm homeless. That damned girl Xuan Yue has really got me hooked. These days, I have no choice but to hide in Qimeng Pavilion. Only in this brothel can that girl not be found. She's such a dog-skin plaster."

Xiao Nanyue was too lazy to care about the trivial matters between Fu Yunqing and Xuan Yue, so he turned around and left.

Fu Yunqing quickly followed:

"Nan Yan, what will happen to Xi Yan if she finds out the child is still there in a few days?"

"After a few days?" Xiao Nanyan's lips curled slightly:

"This Yandu City is about to change. If I die in battle, it's fine. She will be completely free. But if I succeed, she will naturally return to my side. Could it be that she has to let Helian Feng raise my child for me?"

"That's true. But that girl is a bit of a sullen person. She looks well-behaved, but in fact, she's very stubborn. She's probably holding a grudge against you. A forced melon won't be sweet."

Xiao Nanyan's anger, which had just subsided, surged again:

"Pregnant with my child, does she still want to escape in this life?"