In that instant, Xie Yin considered many, many possibilities.

Perhaps Xi Xingxue is actually a good person, but she has been pretending all along.

Perhaps Xi Xingxue had a change of heart and suddenly decided to help him.

Logically speaking, the former possibility is more likely.

However, based on Xie Yin's observations of Xi Xingxue during this period, he felt that Xi Xingxue was more like the latter; he had changed.

It's like he's not the same imperial advisor he used to be...

The two of them, one after the other, returned to their seats without anyone noticing while everyone was busy drinking, eating, and watching the performance.

Amid the bustling crowd, a few people glanced in Xi Xingxue's direction.

Even with a campfire, the light at night was not very bright, and there was always someone wearing the same color clothes as Xi Xingxue in his position, so no one thought that Xi Xingxue had just left.

After Xi Xingxue sat down, she curled her lips into a smile.

In less than an hour, the show will officially begin.

Xie Yin had just killed three people, and his hands and feet were now slightly weak.

It was his first time killing someone, but he wasn't afraid. The reason his hands and feet were weak was because he was too excited.

Because he had eliminated three enemies.

"My lord, let's drink."

As Xie Yin spoke, he poured wine into his glass, and he took the opportunity to get closer to Xi Xingxue.

Their breaths almost mingled together, and Xie Yin heard his own voice, very softly.

"Grand Preceptor, why are you helping me?"

Xi Xingxue's eyelashes trembled slightly upon hearing these words.

If we don't help, no one will see the sun rise tomorrow.

If the protagonist dies, the world will fall apart.

However, he couldn't possibly tell Xie Yin: "Actually, you're the male lead."

He could only reply with an air of mystery, "You're one of my people. If I don't help you, who will?"

Xie Yin was moved.

Could it be that Xi Xingxue has already been successfully seduced and fallen for him?

He lowered his gaze and obediently stood back behind him.

About half an hour later.

The Night Hunters have all returned.

The results of the competition came out quickly. Many people failed to hunt any prey, and Ye Chenxing was the winner.

This result is no exception, after all, he is a military general, the famous General Ye in the capital.

Amidst the diverse and conflicting gazes of the crowd, Ye Chenxing slowly approached the emperor.

The light flickered on the emperor's face, making it impossible to discern his mood.

The emperor then asked, "General Ye, what is your wish?"

Everyone present held their breath, quietly waiting for Ye Chenxing's answer.

One person present was the most nervous.

He is Xie Yin.

His fingers clenched tightly under his sleeve, his knuckles turning slightly white.

Xie Yin thought to himself: Damn it, I hope Ye Chenxing won't mess up my plans.

Staying by Xi Xingxue's side is the best choice for him right now.

Ye Chenxing glanced at Xi Xingxue with a deep look in his eyes, his expression a mixture of emotions.

He said in a somber tone:

"Your Majesty, I want someone from the Imperial Advisor's Palace."

Many people present knew what Ye Chenxing wanted to do; he definitely wanted to take Xie Yin back.

After all, Xie Yin and Ye Chenxing were childhood friends, and their families were old acquaintances; everyone knew that.

The emperor's expression was somewhat unpleasant, after all, Xie Yin was someone he had taken the Imperial Preceptor's elixir from and then sent over.

Now they want it back, and I don't know how to explain it to the Imperial Advisor.

The emperor's tone was ambiguous: "General Ye, are you sure you want this wish?"

The emperor's question, seemingly intended to confirm Ye Chenxing's identity, was actually a veiled warning.

Everyone present was very shrewd, and they all craned their necks to see Ye Chenxing's reaction.

Would he really risk offending the emperor for the sake of a playmate from a fallen family?

Ye Chenxing knew that the emperor wouldn't easily agree to this, so he pretended to be deep in thought.

He looked at Xi Xingxue again.

But Xie Yin kept his head down and didn't even glance at him, while Xi Xingxue looked at him with bright eyes, as if he were the one Xie Yin had come to take.

Ye Chenxing twitched the corner of his mouth, and the answer to his question came to him.

"Your Majesty, I am not sure, but I don't know what my wish is for the time being. Let's leave this wish here for now."

A smile appeared on the emperor's face.

Yes, that's a good girl.

"Alright then, General Ye, you..."

Before the emperor could finish speaking, a scream suddenly erupted from the crowd.

"Oh! My son!"

As she spoke, a woman stood up as if she had gone mad and was about to rush out, but her husband quickly reached out and grabbed her.

"Madam, please calm down!"

The emperor frowned, displeased, and asked, "What has happened that has caused such a panic?"

The official's face was deathly pale, and his lips trembled. "Your Majesty! My maid said that three bodies were found in a pit, and... one of the bodies is my son's!"

After the official finished speaking, the servant next to him knelt down in fear and trepidation.

“My friend Xiao Huan accidentally fell into the pit, and she said she found... three corpses inside.”

After saying this, the servant glanced at Xiao Huan, who was lying unconscious on the ground beside him. She had rushed back after climbing out of the pit, and fainted after saying those words.

"What?"

The crowd erupted in uproar.

Two pairs of officials looked rather grim: "Our son is missing too, could it be... could it be..."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Go check it out right now!"

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