Shi Zai Ren glanced at the swords and said calmly, "Which eye of yours saw that I am a savage?"
"I am well-dressed, handsome, and still have the air of a young man. You don't have an eye disease, do you?"
Prime Minister Situ had been powerful for half his life, and no one had ever dared to oppose him like this.
Seeing a young man speak so rudely to him, his already angry face grew even angrier.
The Situ family has produced two people with spiritual roots in a row. Who here doesn't treat them with deference?
Even His Majesty turns a blind eye to him, yet this lowly commoner dares to accuse him of treason?
"Guards! Arrest all of you! I'm going to conduct a thorough trial today. What are your intentions in coming to our Canglang Kingdom?"
"Your Majesty Prime Minister——"
Before Prime Minister Situ could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the people behind him.
He turned his head and, upon seeing the person who had arrived, angrily flicked his robes and bowed, saying, "Your Highness the Crown Prince."
The boy was dressed in a bright yellow python robe, his magnificent attire dazzling in the sunlight.
His calm face was sculpted and handsome, with a mole on his left nostril adding a unique and charming touch.
He was none other than An Linfeng, the Crown Prince of Xuan Yue Kingdom, who had accompanied the envoy to the Holy Kingdom that day to participate in the Divine Summoning Conference.
"Prime Minister Situ, I have been ordered by the Emperor to invite you to the palace."
Prime Minister Situ paused for a moment, then looked at the Crown Prince. It was already afternoon, and according to His Majesty's habit, he should be taking a nap.
Why would I look for him at this time?
Could it be...?
He glanced at Shi Zai Ren.
Could it be... that what he just said really reached His Majesty's ears?
"That's it," An Linfeng added, "together with Miss Situ!"
"Sir, please lay down your sword. I am here and will certainly handle this matter impartially."
General Yao put down his sword after hearing his words.
"Your Highness, this man has humiliated me. How can I let him get away with this?"
"Prime Minister Situ, if they have really done anything to harm the Situ family, I will certainly not forgive them."
"Right now, it would be best if you entered the palace first. Otherwise, once the palace gates are closed, no one can bear the blame if Father Emperor accuses you."
Situ Xianjing gritted her teeth, glanced at the carriage, and then a smile appeared on her lips.
"Father, since His Majesty has ordered us to enter the palace, let's go in first."
"Jing'er, you..."
"Father, won't you listen to what your daughter says?"
As for the others, she will definitely find an opportunity to teach them a lesson, but she has more important things to do right now.
Seeing that his daughter was adamant, Prime Minister Situ could not persuade her otherwise, and turned away angrily.
"You just wait!"
Shi Zai Ren made a face behind his back and shouted, "Arrogant Lord, wait!"
Trying to take advantage of them?
Pooh!
No way!
Enraged, Prime Minister Situ tried to turn back, but Situ Xianjing held him back tightly.
"Father, let's go quickly. If we close the palace gates later, His Majesty will probably be angry."
"Hmph!" He angrily flicked his sleeves and hurried away.
After they left, An Linfeng cupped his hands to the Regent and said, "Regent, I was unaware of your presence here. Please forgive me."
The regent, seeing that he was sensible, finally showed a kind expression.
"I never imagined that the Canglang Kingdom would have such an arrogant and domineering minister. You, as the crown prince, are far too irresponsible."
An Linfeng said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have made the Regent laugh at me."
"I have already told Father about what happened earlier, so you don't need to worry."
"It's getting dark soon. If you don't mind, would you be willing to stay for a few more days?"
"Our two countries have maintained good relations for many years and have also had several marriage alliances. In fact, we are practically one family."
“Husband, why don’t we stay here for now? It’s getting dark, and it will be difficult for us to find an inn.” Ye Lanyin appeared beside the Regent Prince at some point.
Seeing that she had already said so, the Regent had no other choice but to nod in agreement.
"In that case, thank you very much, Crown Prince An."
"polite."
Night falls.
Dark clouds loomed over the city, surging rapidly, as if the entire city had fallen into a suffocating silence.
The people walking on the streets of the Holy Kingdom quickened their pace.
"It's late, let's go back to sleep."
"No, Mother, I want to play a little longer."
"Good child, Mother will take you out again tomorrow. Let's go back tonight."
The child pouted in dissatisfaction, then slowly followed the woman home, holding her hand.
A few scattered people hurried back home.
Suddenly, the woman's hand went empty. She lowered her head in terror and then let out a heart-wrenching scream.
"son--"
"Help!"
The next day.
Xiao Wanwan nagged in Ye Lanyin's ear for a long time before finally seeing her wake up.
She handed the fan in her hand to her.
"Mother, this is for you!"
【Made from phoenix feathers, it's so comfortable!】
【whee……】
Ye Lanyin rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked at the yellow fan in her daughter's hand.
She chuckled, "Wanwan, is this what you made from the feathers you plucked from the Heavenly Phoenix yesterday?"
"Yes, Mother, let me tell you, there's only one of these fans, you can't give it to anyone else."
[Tianfeng is so protective of its feathers; if you give them to me, I won't be able to pluck them next time.]
Ye Lanyin felt a pang of heartache for Tianfeng for a second before accepting the gift.
"Okay, Mother will protect it well and won't give it to anyone else."
"whee."
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