Chapter 333 Tianqi wishes to form a friendly relationship with Nanzhao!

Before Xiao Nanyan finished speaking, as steady as Xie Lan, the sword at his waist had already emitted a clear dragon roar, and his handsome face like jade was frosty:

"Xiao Nanyan, this is the capital of Nanzhaojiang. You won't be allowed to speak nonsense here!"

"Nonsense?" Xiao Nanyan glanced at Xie Lan's cold brows:

"Last night at the Moon Festival, I saw with unmistakable clarity that Princess Zhaoning was none other than Xiyan. I heard that your princess had been living among the common people for fifteen years. Xiyan was also an orphan, having drifted to Southern Zhao as a child before being brought back to Tianqi by me. And yet, not long after her disappearance, Southern Zhao had a new princess? How could such a perfect coincidence exist in this world?"

Xie Lan sneered, put his hand on the hilt of his sword and took a half step forward:

"There are countless people who look alike in this world. Prince Xiao, you think you can force yourself to claim her as your sister based on just a few resemblances? Furthermore, she was wearing a veil yesterday. How can you be so sure it was her?"

Xiao Nanyan curled his lips slightly, and a hint of teasing suddenly appeared in his eyes:

"I heard that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Nan Zhao already has a Crown Princess. Your woman has a veil on her face, so you can't recognize her?"

"you!"

Xie Lan's face turned pale, even though he was well-mannered. However, he didn't want to openly admit that Xi Yan was his imperial sister, so he could only snort coldly and didn't answer.

Xiao Nanyan suddenly turned to Xie Zhan and said:

"Second Prince, you know better than anyone whether your sister is Xiyan or not."

Xie Zhan's expression changed: "Xiao Nanyan, I don't understand what you are saying."

Xiao Nanyan's eyes became clearer:

"When you brought her back to Nanzhao from Tianqi, did you ever consider that she was pregnant with my child? I would rather destroy a temple than break up a marriage. Second Prince, you are destroying your sister's lifelong happiness!"

"Xiao Nanyan, stop talking nonsense!"

Xie Zhan was furious and drew his sword three inches from its sheath. The cold light made the candlelight in the hall suddenly dim.

"Princess, please come out and see if this is nonsense!"

Xiao Nanyue did not retreat even a single step, and the pressure from his body was like a tide, suppressing Xie Zhan's momentum.

Seeing the two men on the verge of a fight, the air in Xuanzheng Hall almost froze.

Just at this moment, the eunuch general Sun Cheng rushed in and whispered a few words in Xie Zhen's ear.

A dark light suddenly flashed in the eyes of Emperor Nan Zhao, and he said in a deep voice:

"Come on, call them into the hall!"

The ceremonial officer's shrill voice pierced the tense atmosphere:

"Your Highness, Crown Prince Tianqi Helian Feng, and Imperial Preceptor Chu Jin, please come to the audience—"

Xiao Nanyue suddenly sneered, flicked his sleeves and sat down again, stroking the evening rosy jade pendant on his waist with his fingertips, as if the tense confrontation just now was just child's play.

Light and shadow flickered outside the hall, and two figures stepped in.

Helian Feng was wearing a moonlight brocade robe today, with a jade belt around his waist that couldn't hide his nobleness, his eyebrows were like ink paintings, and his demeanor was unique;

Chu Jin's red robe was still as fiery as ever, and his deep eyes were shining faintly under the bright lights.

Xie Zhen looked at the two uninvited guests and secretly admired them:

Tianqi is truly a place of outstanding people and talents, with many brilliant and talented people.

"Helian Feng——"

"Chu Jin,"

The two men bowed at the same time, their wide sleeves brushing against the gold bricks, their voices clear and bright:

"Greetings to the Southern Emperor!"

"No need to formalize, please take a seat." Xie Zhen raised his hand to gesture, his eyes becoming more profound.

Coincidentally, Helian Feng and Chu Jin's seats were placed opposite Xiao Nanyue.

Helian Feng brushed off his robe and sat down, staring at Xiao Nanyan who lowered his eyes, and suddenly chuckled:

"The Prince Regent is here too. It's true that we meet everywhere in life."

Xiao Nanyue leaned back in his chair, glanced at him lightly, and said nothing.

The flickering candlelight in the hall made a cold light flash in his eyes, as if he had known that Helian Feng would show up here.

Xie Zhen stroked his beard and laughed, breaking the stagnant air:

"Today is truly an auspicious day. The Regent of Tianqi, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and the Imperial Preceptor have all gathered in our humble country. This truly brings honor to our humble home."

"Nan Huang, I'm afraid you have misunderstood." After a long silence, Xiao Nanyan said lightly:

"The Emperor Tianqi, Helian Ji, is only seven years old. He is unlikely to give birth to a Crown Prince who is in his twenties."

Helian Feng's smile suddenly froze on his face, his knuckles clenched so hard that the ring on his finger made a dull sound, but he still maintained his composure.

"Regent, the private affairs of the Tianqi royal family should not be discussed in the Nanzhao Palace, so as not to make a fool of oneself."

"Then I am curious," Xiao Nanyan suddenly leaned forward, the hem of his black robe sweeping across the table.

"Your Highness, the former Crown Prince, why did you come to Southern Zhao?"

"Don't worry about my affairs, my Lord Regent."

Helian Feng refused without hesitation.

Xie Zhen tapped the armrest lightly and said in a deep voice:

"Your Highness, since you have come all the way to Nanzhao, you must have something important to discuss. Why not be frank?"

Helian Feng took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and bowed deeply to Xie Zhen.

The candlelight in the hall was radiant and colorful, making his eyes look even darker.

"I came here this time precisely to form an alliance between Tianqi and Nan Zhaoyong."

"Oh?" Xie Zhen was startled.

"How do we form this alliance? Your Highness, please explain."

Helian Feng smiled slightly:

"I beg the Southern Emperor to betroth Princess Zhaoning to me as my wife. Tianqi wishes to establish a harmonious relationship with Nan Zhao!"