Xiao Jingyi waited for a long time in Wu'an Prince's Mansion, but he still didn't see Xiao Jinghan. He couldn't help but feel anxious, pacing around the mansion and looking towards the door frequently.
Finally, unable to suppress his inner anxiety, he called a spy and asked anxiously, "Where did Xiao Jinghan go after entering the city? Why hasn't he arrived at the palace yet?"
The spy quickly bowed and replied, "Marshal, according to my investigation, after Xiao Jinghan entered the city, he first took the princess to taste the various snacks and delicacies in the city. Afterwards, the two of them went to a funeral shop and bought a coffin!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi frowned, thinking to himself: Buying a coffin? Could it be that he wants to give it to me? Is there some conspiracy here? No! I need to send more people to keep an eye on him and see what he's up to!
Thinking of this, Xiao Jingyi made a quick decision and ordered the spies, "Send more people over immediately and keep a close eye on Xiao Jinghan's every move! If there are any unusual situations, report to this king immediately!"
The spies took the order and left, quickly dispatching more people to follow Xiao Jinghan. Xiao Jingyi remained in the Wu'an Palace, anxiously awaiting further news. His doubts grew deeper, wondering what Xiao Jinghan's move actually meant...
After Xiao Jinghan led Luo Lingyue to meet up with the previous team in the city, they strolled for a long time in the most prosperous and bustling streets of Nanyi.
Finally, we moved to Nanyi's premier restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, they went to a teahouse to listen to a storyteller. During the meal, Xiao Jinghan even sent Wen Gui to buy a pitch-black mynah bird and a pure white puppy.
When Xiao Jingyi heard what the spy had reported, he couldn't help but sneer, "Humph, it seems Xiao Jinghan is just a playboy who doesn't do his job properly! I actually overestimated him before!"
As the sun set, the sunset glowed brilliantly, tinging the entire world with a golden glow. As dusk approached, Xiao Jinghan finally arrived at the Wu'an Palace with his guards.
Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue stood shoulder to shoulder in front of the magnificent gate of the Wu'an Palace. Seeing this, Wenfu hurried forward and shouted to the palace guards, "Prince Wu'an Xiao Jinghan comes to pay his respects to Marshal Xiao Jingyi!"
After hearing this, the guards quickly entered the mansion to report. After a while, a burly man slowly walked out. He looked completely different from Xiao Jinghan, and it could even be said that there was no resemblance at all.
Xiao Jingyi was born with thick eyebrows and large eyes. His broad face was characterized by plump cheeks and a strong, square chin, revealing an air of majesty. His nose was straight, like a towering mountain peak, and his lips were thick and well-defined, giving him a sense of fortitude and courage. Coupled with his dark, rough skin, he looked every bit the image of a battle-hardened general.
In contrast, Xiao Jinghan is more like his mother. His appearance is absolutely beautiful, even more outstanding than many women! His facial features are delicate and soft, and his eyebrows reveal a unique charm that makes people fall in love with him.
When Xiao Jinghan saw Xiao Jingyi, his eyes flashed with ecstasy, and his pace involuntarily quickened, rushing towards him like a whirlwind. He opened his arms and hugged Xiao Jingyi tightly without hesitation, as if he was afraid of losing this precious moment.
Tears welled up in Xiao Jinghan's eyes like a flood, streaming down his cheeks. His voice trembled, filled with endless sadness and longing: "Brother! I miss you so much! For these years, I have been held hostage in the capital by Emperor Wen, and every day has been difficult. I have always hoped that you would come to save me and bring me out of this sea of suffering."
The moment Xiao Jingyi was hugged by Xiao Jinghan, his body suddenly stiffened, as if time had frozen. A scene from deep in his memory came to his mind - when the princess gave birth to Xiao Jinghan, Xiao Qichen brought him to see that tiny, tender and adorable baby for the first time. At that time, Xiao Qichen said to him gently but firmly: "Jingyi, this is your little brother Jinghan. You must protect him well from now on!"
These memories came flooding back like a tide, causing Xiao Jingyi to feel a complex emotion. He felt the weight of responsibility and realized the inseparable bond between him and Xiao Jinghan.
However, facing Xiao Jinghan's grief and longing at this moment, he felt powerless and helpless. At that time, he really liked Xiao Jinghan, but when Xiao Jinghan was five years old, the princess died in the palace, and Emperor Wen's people came to him.
He knew very well that only by surviving would he have the chance to gain greater power, so he took the spear given to him by Xiao Qichen without hesitation and fiercely inserted it into Xiao Qichen's back!
At that moment, time seemed to freeze. The entire battlefield was filled with a strong smell of blood, and all he could see was a blood-red scene.
He had personally murdered his adoptive father, the man who had shown him so much kindness and was like a biological father to him! He had not only raised him but also taught him reading and writing, martial arts, and the ways of life. Yet, he had betrayed this profound kindness and ended his life with the weapon he had given him.
In that instant, endless regret and self-blame washed over him, but he knew he could no longer turn back. In this cruel world, power and survival were the only rules. He had to keep moving forward, even if burdened with a heavy sense of guilt, and continue to strive for his goal.
Xiao Jingyi came back to his senses and gently patted Xiao Jinghan on the back. He said softly, "Little brother! It's good that you're back! Big brother will definitely protect you!"
Xiao Jinghan's face was filled with an innocent smile, as pure and cute as a child. He raised his hand and waved to the guards behind him, signaling them to come forward.
The guards came slowly over carrying a coffin. The coffin seemed unusually heavy, as if it contained something important. Xiao Jingyi's expression instantly became solemn. He looked at Xiao Jinghan with some suspicion, and a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.
"What is this...?" Xiao Jingyi frowned, with a hint of doubt and vigilance in his voice.
Xiao Jinghan pulled his arm and said proudly, "Brother, this is a welcome gift from me! Did you know that Xiao Xiao was a pawn used by Emperor Wen to attack you? But it doesn't matter. I've already helped you get rid of her! And I used poison to kill her! Hehe, she's dead now. I'll tell Emperor Wen that she died of illness, so no one will suspect us!"
After hearing this, Xiao Jingyi was shocked. He widened his eyes and looked at Xiao Jinghan in disbelief.
He never thought that Xiao Jinghan would actually help him get rid of Xiao Xiao, the troublemaker. He was a little suspicious of Xiao Jinghan's intentions, but when he looked into Xiao Jinghan's clear eyes, he saw concern for him. All he did was to protect his elder brother.
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