"No, besides, we didn't gain anything today either."

“However, it’s not that I’m worried the prince will blame us, but rather that his fiancée has told us before that we mustn’t offend the young lady of the General’s mansion when we come to the capital. And lately, the prince seems to be listening to her a lot…”

"Hmph, she's just a woman. Once the prince gets tired of her, he'll listen to her. Who knows, we might have to deal with her ourselves."

"...What you say makes sense."

Below, in the long corridor, a cold wind swept through, and the words spoken by Hei Bu Shui and his subordinates, slightly intoxicated by alcohol, were transmitted word for word into the shadows to Xie Lingqin and the others.

Zhuidamu's fiancée is none other than An Shangning.

Others might not know, but she did.

She tried so hard to curry favor with Zhuidamu in order to increase her power, but Zhuidamu's subordinates treated her with such disrespect.

An Shangning's situation...

A cold glint flashed across Xie Lingqin's brows, and she raised an eyebrow, about to make a move, when she saw a hooded man slowly walking down the long alley under the moonlight, and then blocking Hei Bushui and his men's way.

“…The Second Prince of Southern Qi.” Hei Bu Shui was somewhat drunk. He raised his hand to signal to his subordinates behind him, stopped, and bowed to the Second Prince of Southern Qi in front of him.

Nangong Feng slightly raised his head, his hood fluttering in the wind, and stared directly at Hei Bushui in front of him. "You brought these people with you to the capital ahead of schedule this time?"

"...I wonder what the Second Prince of Southern Qi means?"

Nangong Feng's clear, cool voice, coupled with the inexplicable, leisurely chill, instantly sobered Hei Bu Shui up, and a sense of vigilance crept onto his brow.

"I said, is it just you guys?"

Nangong Feng stepped forward, his plain brocade robe fluttering in the wind, and a murderous intent arose instantly within him.

"Second Prince, this is Bei Rong. What do you want to do?"

"If you tell me what I want to know, I can let you go."

"Heh, Second Prince, you have quite the nerve. I have a lot of people here too. Besides, your martial arts skills might not even be stronger than all of us combined."

What is the connection between Zhuidamu and the Yama Palace?

Nangong Feng asked.

A cup of black cloth and water.

In the shadows, Xie Lingqin's pupils contracted. Wasn't this the question she wanted to ask? Why was this Second Prince also interested in the Underworld?

“I know all the business and shady dealings the King of Hell does, and our prince would never associate with these people behind his master’s back.”

He was dressed in black cloth, but when he spoke, his eyes narrowed slightly, clearly indicating a hint of nervousness.

"The barbarian lord has more than just one son, Chuidam. They are all brave and covetous of him. If Chuidam doesn't rely on outsiders, I think he would have a very difficult time. Moreover, he must have been assassinated many times along the way."

"What exactly did the Second Prince of Southern Qi mean by saying these things?"

"My point is simple: knowing the danger, why did Zhuo Damu risk coming to Beirong?"

Hei Bu Shui's breath hitched, and after a moment, he took a step back. "How could we possibly fathom the prince's thoughts?"

"Did you come for Xie Lingqin from the General's Mansion, for the secret she possesses?"

The second prince of Southern Qi calmly and succinctly revealed the truth.

Black Cloth Water's eyes went black, and he didn't answer.

Nangong Feng seemed to be asking a question, but he had already seen the answer from the expression on Heibu Shui's face. With a flick of his sleeve, he turned around gracefully and said, "Just as I thought."

"stop."

Trampled on like this, Hei Bu Shui felt a surge of courage. As he spoke, a long knife appeared in his hand without him even noticing. He leaped into the air, his whole body radiating killing intent, and headed straight for Nangong Feng.

"careful."

Almost instinctively, Xie Lingqin spoke up. At the same time, without allowing Bai Yu and Yu Qingyi to stop her, she rushed out, and at the critical moment, a dagger appeared from her sleeve.

With a crisp "clang," sparks flew through the air.

Xie Lingqin's attack knocked Hei Bushui's longsword to the ground.

Xie Lingqin took the dagger, landed nimbly, and stood in front of Nangong Feng, who had already turned around.

"Thank you for saving me."

Nangong Feng looked at Xie Lingqin, his voice gentle.

Xie Lingqin's brow twitched.

Why did she save Nangong Feng? She didn't know him at all, and now she's exposed herself.

"Heh, Miss Xie, you spoke so eloquently during the day, but it turns out you're the one who most wants to harm us. You're even colluding with Southern Qi. Hmph, if the Northern Emperor finds out about this, given the unpredictable nature of the emperor's heart, you're likely to suffer greatly."

Picking up the long knife from the ground, Hei Bushui's eyes flashed like lightning as he glared at Xie Lingqin as if she were his enemy.

Xie Lingqin...

"I was just passing by."

Although she was dressed in all black, she was not wearing a mask.

She admitted that she had a good aura, but her martial arts skills were ultimately lacking.

"Hehe, do you think my Qin-jie is easy to bully?"

At the same time, Yu Qingyi and Bai Yu appeared simultaneously, blocking Xie Lingqin's path.

"Yi, Prince Yi?"

Hei Bushui's eyes darkened. "Could it be that the Prince Qing's Mansion and the General's Mansion have joined forces, and even colluded with Nan Qi, to plot a rebellion from within and without?"

"You traitorous bastard!"

Xie Lingqin pulled Yu Qingyi and Bai Yu aside, stepped forward coldly, her face full of anger, "You little black cloth water, yet you know how to use a few words to slander me."

"You flatter me, I'm no match for Miss Xie."

"Is that so? Then I went out for a stroll late at night and unfortunately encountered Hei Bu Shui and his subordinates. Not only did you insult me, but you also tried to kill me. Fortunately, Prince Yi, the Second Prince Nangong, and Manager Bai saved me. Tell me, how should my great Northern Rong Yang Yang country treat such an impudent barbarian envoy?"

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