Shang Xiye and Wuhen both knew that Ji Fengyao had always treated Xique as her own younger sister.

The fact that they're reacting so quickly shows they're really angry.

Wuhen looked at her master with regret and pleading, feeling more flustered than ever before.

Shang Xiye was also extremely anxious. He hadn't yet resolved the matter of him stripping the little bandit's clothes that day, and now he was dealing with Xique, that fearless girl. If he didn't handle this well, he was afraid he would suffer as well!

If the young wife gets upset and actually goes back to the Marquis of Anping's residence, her troublesome father-in-law and brother-in-law might just take her back to Vulture Village.

If he tries to get the person out of those awful father-in-law and brother-in-law again, he'll probably have to suffer a lot.

Shang Xiye's mind raced, and a spark of wisdom suddenly flashed in her beautiful eyes. Her voice rose eight octaves: "The war in the Northwest is critical. Spies in the vicinity are causing trouble frequently, and things are not very peaceful. Wu Zhong sent a message back saying that the Void Stone is on its way back. Wuhen, you are the fastest traveler. To prevent any mishaps, go and meet it."

"Oh...yes, Your Highness!" Wuhen's eyes lit up as he realized what was happening, and he answered very loudly.

Void Stone?

Ji Fengyao, who was climbing the steps and about to go inside and lash out, paused for a moment.

Holy crap, they found the Void Stone so quickly?

It needs to be shipped back?

She had so many miscellaneous things on her body that it was too cumbersome; heaven knows how much she missed her storage ring!

But as much as she misses him, she might not go back to Kyoto at most; she still has to avenge the sparrow!

Ji Fengyao, her little face puffed up with anger, stormed into Shang Xiye's room: "Your Highness will probably have to send someone else to the Northwest. That scoundrel bullied Xique, I'm going to break his legs!"

"Miss, don't break his legs," said Xi Que, her eyes still slightly red.

With Ji Fengyao backing her up, she put her hands on her hips and regained her usual swagger.

Wuhen was overjoyed to hear this, never expecting that the magpie girl would protect him.

"Tell the son-in-law to sell him off, sell him to a rich family to do hard labor, the kind where he carries manure and tills the land every day," Xique said, finally voicing the words that had been lingering in her mind. She glanced sideways at Wuhen, looking very arrogant and smug.

Upon hearing this, Wuhen felt a chill run down his spine.

It seems he was indeed terribly wrong; this girl actually wanted the prince to sell him, which meant she didn't want to see him again!

Ji Fengyao: "..."

She knew that the Four Dark Guards and Shang Xiye had grown up together, and their relationship was just like that of her and Xique.

I can beat him up, but selling him is absolutely out of the question.

Shang Xiye: "..."

It seems we'll have to switch Wuhen's class and Wushang again.

Wuhen paused for a moment, then unexpectedly walked up to Xique and bowed very solemnly, saying, "Miss Xique, there are some things I misunderstood and offended you. When I go to the Northwest to retrieve the Void Stone for the Prince, I will prepare a body for you. You can sell me to whomever you wish, as an apology."

After saying that, Wuhen left the room looking dejected.

Xi Que watched Wuhen leave in shock, then turned back to stare blankly at Shang Xiye: "Young Master, his body isn't in your hands, is it?"

"The four guards all stayed by my side voluntarily, without any personal entanglement," Shang Xiye said truthfully, slightly surprised.

Shang Xiye knows Wuhen's character; he is an extremely responsible person.

But is he really going to wedge himself into the magpie's body?

Xi Que never knows what's important or not. Isn't he afraid that Xi Que will really sell him off as a laborer?