When Liao saw what the servants were talking about, she became curious and called her personal maid.
She asked in a low voice, "I saw those people whispering, as if they were discussing something. Do you know what the servants in the palace are saying?"
The maid's face suddenly turned red, and her voice unconsciously lowered a lot. She answered cautiously: "They...they said that Prince Xiao not only has kidney deficiency but also frequent urination!"
When Liao heard the news, she was surprised. Her eyes widened and she asked in disbelief, "When did this happen?"
The maid lowered her head and explained softly, "The guards on patrol last night saw Prince Xiao going to the toilet frequently throughout the night."
Liao couldn't help but snort coldly, a trace of disdain and dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes. She said coldly: "Humph, I didn't expect him to be so weak and in such poor health. He is really a sickly person!"
When the first rays of sunlight shone on the earth in the early morning, Xiao Jingyi had already heard what had happened in the Xiao family army camp. With a gloomy face, he mounted his horse and galloped towards the garrison camp.
As soon as he entered the commander's tent, Xiao Jingyi immediately summoned all the generals, staff, and military advisors to discuss the matter. He sat in the main chair, his face dark as if water could drip out. "Tell me! Who got into the camp? And how could they even sneak in here?"
The general on duty last night replied tremblingly, "Marshal! The two men who broke into the camp last night are highly skilled in martial arts. According to the patrolman who was knocked unconscious, one was a woman in red, and the other was a man in a black robe and a silver mask!"
Upon hearing this news, Xiao Jingyi gritted his teeth and said, "It turned out to be Blood Shadow from the Soul-Dying Sect and Dark Moon Fairy from the Dark Moon Pavilion! How many casualties have there been in the entire army?"
The general replied cautiously, "Aside from the two patrolmen who were knocked unconscious, there were no other casualties. Furthermore, there was no damage to any property in the barracks!"
Xiao Jingyi waved his hand to let the generals go back, leaving only the staff and military advisors in the tent.
The staff said to Xiao Jingyi with a serious face, "Marshal, in my opinion, Blood Shadow and Dark Moon Fairy escorted Xiao Jinghan all the way to Nanyi. This night visit to the military camp, these two people were most likely instructed by Xiao Jinghan."
The military advisor sat nearby, his eyes shifting as he spoke thoughtfully, "Marshal, you must not underestimate Xiao Jinghan. He's a man of deep scheming, and an expert at concealing his abilities. Just imagine, if Xiao Jinghan were truly as the rumors say, with no ambition and no talent, then why would Emperor Wen have sent him here?"
Xiao Jingyi's mouth sank as he sneered, "I've never truly trusted him. As long as he behaves himself, I don't mind supporting an idle prince. But if he dares to touch the slightest interest of Nanyi, I will definitely make him fall into an irretrievable situation and let him die without a burial place!"
"Report! Marshal! Ding Kun is outside the camp with a masked man in a black robe. He said he has something important to discuss with you, Marshal!"
Xiao Jingyi, who was studying the tactical map, frowned when he heard this, but still waved his hand to signal the soldiers to bring the people in.
Soon, Ding Kun and the mysterious man arrived at the tent. The man was dressed in a black robe and a black veil covering his face, making it difficult to see his features.
Xiao Jingyi stared at him sharply, secretly alert in his heart.
Ding Kun stepped forward, clasped his fists, and saluted, saying, "Marshal, this gentleman is proficient in mysterious poison techniques! I have brought him to see you, Marshal!"
Xiao Jingyi raised his eyebrows slightly. "Oh? Mysterious poison technique? I'm quite curious. I wonder if you can let me see this so-called mysterious poison technique?"
The man raised his head, a subtle glint in his eyes. Then he formed seals with his hands and muttered something. In the blink of an eye, a black mist emerged from his hands and quickly spread.
Xiao Jingyi's face changed and he quickly took a few steps back, only to find that his body seemed to be restrained by some force and he couldn't move.
"What kind of magic is this! Let me go!" Xiao Jingyi shouted angrily, trying to break free from the restraints.
However, no matter how he struggled, he could not escape the mysterious power.
Seeing this, Ding Kun hurried forward to explain, "Don't worry, Marshal. This gentleman means no harm. He just wants to show you his abilities."
Xiao Jingyi snorted coldly: "Humph! If it weren't for the fact that you have no hostility, I would have taken you down long ago!"
The mysterious man smiled slightly, put away his magic, and Xiao Jingyi's body regained its freedom.
Xiao Jingyi looked up and down at the black-robed man in front of him. He was tall, clad in a black robe, his entire body covered with a black veil, his face obscured by only a pair of deep and mysterious eyes. Those eyes flashed with a cold light, which made people feel a chill in their hearts.
"Marshal Xiao!" The man in black robe bowed neither humbly nor arrogantly, his voice low and magnetic.
"What do you want from me?" Xiao Jingyi asked straight to the point, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
The black-robed man raised his head, his eyes met Xiao Jingyi's, and he said in a deep voice, "Marshal Xiao, I have something important to discuss with you."
"Oh?" Xiao Jingyi raised his eyebrows, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "But it's okay to say it, everyone here is my confidant, there is no need to be shy."
The black-robed man frowned slightly and said firmly, "Marshal, this matter is of great importance. Please send your attendants away to prevent the news from leaking out. What I want to talk about is related to the Azure Poison!"
Xiao Jingyi's heart moved, and he looked at the black-robed man with a more serious look. After hesitating for a moment, he waved his hand to signal everyone to leave, leaving only him and the black-robed man alone.
After everyone left, only Xiao Jingyi and the man in black robe were left in the room.
Xiao Jingyi looked at him seriously and said in a low voice, "Sir, why do you know about the Biluo poison?"
The black-robed man laughed strangely and said, "The Biluo poison that Xiao Qichen was infected with was given to Empress Dowager Xue by me."
Hearing this, Xiao Jingyi's expression suddenly changed. He widened his eyes and looked at the person in front of him in disbelief: "You...you are the former high priest of Youli Kingdom!"
The black-robed man smiled softly, reached out and took off the black cloak on his head, revealing an old and gloomy face. His eyes were as cold as ice, piercing the bone and chilling.
"Yes, I am Jia Guang. I didn't expect that Queen Mother Xue would reveal so many secrets to you." There was a hint of sarcasm in Jia Guang's tone.
Xiao Jingyi's facial muscles trembled slightly. He tried to calm himself, but the shock in his heart was still difficult to conceal: "But, as far as I know, haven't you been beheaded by the Youli Royal Family as a public display?"
A sneer of disdain appeared on Jia Guang's lips. "Humph, that's just a lie made up by the royal family to appease the people. No one in this world can truly kill me!"
Xiao Jingyi took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He stared at Jia Guang and slowly said, "So, sir, what is your purpose in coming to me?"
A cold light flashed in Jia Guang's eyes, and he said coldly: "I will kill Xiao Jinghan!"
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