Soon, only the suspects were taken away.

The emperor led a group of people back to their camp to rest.

As soon as the crowd dispersed, a chilling wind blew out from the forest, bringing with it a creepy smell, and everyone hurriedly left.

Soon, only a few people remained on the field.

Just as Xi Xingxue was about to leave with her people, a lazy voice suddenly came from behind her.

"Imperial Preceptor, please wait."

That sound...

It is Qi Jinchao.

Xi Xingxue turned to look at Qi Jinzhao's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but weren't, and knew perfectly well what he wanted to say.

He waved for his men to leave, leaving only Xie Yin behind.

Seeing that Xi Xingxue and the others hadn't come over, Ye Chenxing hesitated for a moment, then returned to his original spot.

Upon returning, he saw the Crown Prince, Xi Xingxue, and Xie Yin facing off.

He paused for a moment, then chose to hide behind a tree.

Qi Jinzhao said with a half-smile, "You must know who did this."

He didn't name names, fearing that someone might overhear, but Xie Yin and Xi Xingxue understood instantly.

Qi Jinzhao found out that Xie Yin was behind it.

However, many people on the field suspected Xie Yin, but they couldn't produce any evidence, so what was the use of suspicion?

Xi Xingxue said calmly, "What does Your Highness want to say? The Second Prince, the prime suspect, has already been placed under surveillance."

"I'm somewhat surprised that the suspect is the second prince."

As Qi Jinzhao spoke, his gaze fell on Xie Yin.

"You said before that you wanted to cooperate with me?"

Qi Jinzhao's eyes still held a hint of unfathomable malice, but he had largely accepted Xie Yin.

After all, the Second Prince was his mortal enemy, and Xie Yin's dealing with his mortal enemy was actually helping him.

Qi Jinzhao doesn't mind having multiple partners; he just hadn't figured out what benefits he could gain from cooperating with Xie Yin.

Xi Xingxue was very excited when she heard this.

The plot is finally getting back on track.

However.

Xie Yin's expression was somewhat cold. He lowered his eyes and lashed his eyelashes: "Didn't Your Highness say you were unwilling? That statement is now invalid."

Xi Xingxue was somewhat surprised.

Does Xie Yin mean he no longer wants to cooperate with Qi Jinzhao?

What happened?

Qi Jinchao frowned slightly; he hadn't expected Xie Yin to change his mind.

I originally thought that Xie Yin was taking such a big risk to do these things in order to prove his strength to me.

It seems that's not the case.

Could it be that Xie Yin is thinking of... changing direction and instead trying to get close to Xi Xingxue?

Qi Jinzhao's thoughtful gaze fell on Xi Xingxue.

But Xi Xingxue is on the emperor's side, isn't she?

However, judging from the fact that Xi Xingxue has been protecting Xie Yin since today, it is clear that Xi Xingxue has helped Xie Yin.

"Imperial Advisor, what are you thinking about?"

Qi Jinzhao stared intently at Xi Xingxue with his narrow, phoenix-shaped eyes.

It seemed as if he could see right through Xi Xingxue's heart.

The fact that the imperial advisor is incomprehensible is actually quite interesting.

Xi Xingxue crossed her arms and said coldly, "These things are none of my business, as long as they don't affect my interests."

"Oh?" Qi Jinzhao didn't quite understand. He was about to say something when his eyes suddenly sharpened and he looked at a big tree.

"come out."

Xi Xingxue and Xie Yin turned around simultaneously.

Where is anyone?

Ye Chenxing paused for a moment, then stepped out.

"Ye Chenxing?" Xie Yin was somewhat surprised.

"It's me." Ye Chenxing walked over and bowed to Qi Jinzhao and Xi Xingxue: "Your Highness, Imperial Preceptor."

"I just found out that General Ye has a penchant for eavesdropping."

Qi Jinzhao revealed a playful smile, but his icy eyes held a faint killing intent.

Ye Chenxing wasn't afraid, but she also didn't want to be misunderstood.

He stated frankly, "I'm staying here for my brother Xie Yin; I won't harm you."

Xie Yin gave Ye Chenxing a deep look.

Ye Chenxing is a young general, and if he were to give him assistance, it would be of great help. However, the Xie family is a very complicated place, and he doesn't want his last brother to get involved.

After all, the Ye family had helped the Xie family a great deal in the past.

Qi Jinchao frowned slightly, a new thought forming in his mind.

As the former General Ye, Ye Chenxing is highly likely to become the next General Ye, wielding military power and possessing immense family influence.

Although the Ye family has always ignored the court and not taken sides.

However, if Ye Chenxing were to act for Xie Yin, he would certainly use the power of the Ye family.

In comparison, cooperating with Xie Yin would be a win if it could gain the support of the Ye family.

Looking at Qi Jinzhao's pensive face, Xi Xingxue knew that Qi Jinzhao definitely wanted to cooperate with Xie Yin now.

She cursed him inwardly, "Who told you to refuse me before? Now look what happened, you're in a nightmare chasing after your husband!"

He said indifferently, "You can talk about your own business; I, your teacher, have no business in this."

Although he appears to be on the emperor's side, he is actually just a sick man and doesn't participate in factional struggles for the throne.

With that, Xi Xingxue left.

The rest is up to Qi Jinzhao to figure out.

It's impossible for him to help you pursue a wife; at most, he can play a supporting role.

As soon as Xi Xingxue left, the atmosphere between the three men suddenly became even more tense.

Seeing Xie Yin's unpleasant expression, Ye Chenxing seemed to understand something and chose to take her leave.

Only Xie Yin and Qi Jinzhao remained in the forest.

Qi Jinzhao succinctly stated: "Whether it's suitable or not."

Xie Yin remained silent.

Qi Jinzhao added, "I'll give you three days to consider it. After that, I won't wait any longer."

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