Chapter 25: Come to your backyard, I know the way best

Regent's Palace.

The atmosphere in the hall was as solemn as a leaden cloud pressing down on the head, as if there was an invisible pressure that permeated every inch of the air, making people feel suppressed even when breathing.

Regent Xiao Nanyue was dressed in a black brocade robe, leaning on the main seat. His eyes were like cold ponds. He glanced at the shining South China Sea Pearl on the desk, and then his gaze fell casually on Manluo.

No matter how coquettish and charming Manluo is, in front of Xiao Nanyan, she is as obedient as a quail, lowering her neck, not daring to cross the line in the slightest.

At this moment, her legs softened and she knelt down in front of Xiao Nanyan with a pleading look on her face:

"Your Highness, please, please find a way to save Xiyan. She is trying to get the pearl and save me, but she has fallen into a dangerous situation. If you don't save her, her life will be in danger."

Xiao Nanyan didn't raise his eyes, his expression remained unchanged:

“The fittest survive, the incompetent perish.”

The corners of Manluo's lips trembled, and she knelt forward a few steps:

"But Dongzhu is right in front of you. I hope you will save her life because she went through so many dangers to complete the mission!"

The man in the main seat said in a voice as cold as ice:

"As a soldier of the palace, she deserves death for not being able to escape unscathed! If she dares to expose my identity, she deserves death even more than that!"

Manluo still refused to give up, kowtowed repeatedly, begging desperately:

"But Your Majesty, Xiyan has been by your side for eight years. She has fought for you and made countless contributions. You..."

"That's enough! Stop talking and get out!"

Although the voice was neither fast nor slow, it was full of pressure. Manluo knew that if she continued to speak, she would be punished, so she could only respond softly:

"yes!"

However, she had a plan in mind.

Obviously, Xiao Nanyan had already predicted that the Prince's Mansion had set numerous traps for him to fall into, and he would definitely not help him. However, Xiyan fell into the enemy's hands just to save her. Although Manluo was cruel and vicious, she also understood the meaning of morality.

Forget it, since the master won’t take action, she will risk her life and enter the Prince’s Mansion again!

After thinking about it, she stood up, lowered her head and walked out.

Xiao Nanyan saw Manluo leave the room and ordered Ye Ren beside him:

"Send someone to keep a close eye on her. Don't let her act alone!"

Ye Ren accepted the order and was about to leave when Xiao Nanyan spoke again:

"Keep an eye on Han Xiao!"

Ye Ren was stunned, not knowing what the prince meant, but he had no choice but to obey the king's order and withdraw.

At this moment, there was no one in the hall. Xiao Nanyue slowly raised his eyes, picked up the Dongzhu, and played with it gently in his hands. His eyes were dim and difficult to distinguish.

Suddenly, he slammed the table, and a teacup instantly flew into the air and shot straight out of the window at such a speed that it brought up a whistling sound.

However, when the teacup was shot out, there was no sound of it breaking on the ground.

But a figure flashed, the yellow robe floated, and Fu Yunqing landed steadily in front of Xiao Nanyan, still holding the teacup in his hand, shaking his head and sighing:

"Oh, I have to say, your hospitality in the Regent's Palace is really poor!"

Xiao Nanyan snorted coldly, his eyes full of disdain:

"You're not any better than me. You barged in so rashly, showing no courtesy to any guest entering the palace."

Fu Yunqing chuckled, as if he hadn't heard Xiao Nanyan's sarcasm. He pulled a chair over with a lewd look on his face and moved closer to him. He stretched his neck and stared at the Dongzhu in his hand.

"Tsk tsk, this Nanzhao national treasure is truly unparalleled in the world. Your men are quite capable. They were able to get it from that treasure house with so many traps. Helian Feng and Chu Jin must be so angry that their blood vessels must burst, right?"

Xiao Nanyue didn't even raise his eyelids and was too lazy to pay attention to him.

Fu Yunqing put away the playful smile on his face and became more serious:

"But, having said that, for this bead, that girl is in great danger. I'm afraid she might lose her life!"

Xiao Nanyue's face was expressionless as he continued to play with the Dongzhu. It was difficult to tell what he was thinking.

Fu Yunqing smacked his lips:

"Alas! Just think about it, such a beautiful woman, if she fell into Chu Jin's hands, it's conceivable that she would be living a life worse than death. If I had known this would happen, I would have taken advantage of her first. What a waste of talent!"

"Shut up!" Xiao Nanyue frowned.

Fu Yunqing was unyielding:

"How heartless! After all, you saw her naked body, so you should have some feelings for her, right? If you are worried about your identity being exposed, I can help you deal with Chu Jin. The Poison King may not be able to get any advantage against me, the unparalleled Medical Saint. You..."

As he was speaking, he suddenly realized that he had said something careless. Xiao Nanyue must know that he had seen everything going on between him and Xiyan in secret. He quickly covered his mouth and interrupted the conversation in time.

Xiao Nanyan's face suddenly turned frosty. He raised his hand and pointed outside the window, saying in a low voice:

"roll!"

"Just get out of here! My only advantage is that I'm obedient!"

Fu Yunqing pouted and walked to the window mumbling, still unwilling to give up:

"Well...if you need to rescue someone, just let me know. I'll be there anytime you call! Come to your backyard. I know the way best..."

With a clang, the teacup really fell to the ground this time.

The window was shaking, but Fu Yunqing had already disappeared, slipping away faster than a loach!