On the way back home, Xiao Jinghan broke the silence and whispered to Luo Lingyue, "Didn't you get enough rest last night? You look a little tired." Luo Lingyue's face flushed instantly. She remembered Linglong's words and replied hesitantly, "Well... a little."
Xiao Jinghan looked at her with concern. "If you're tired, go to bed early after returning to the palace." Luo Lingyue lowered her head, struggling with whether to tell him about the bed. But she ultimately decided not to speak out, fearing it would hurt Xiao Jinghan's pride.
On the way, Xiao Jinghan suddenly said, "The servants in the palace are very tight-lipped. You don't need to feel any psychological burden about this. Besides, we will be leaving for the south soon. You should deal with the remaining matters in the capital as soon as possible!"
Hearing this, Luo Lingyue couldn't help but widen her eyes, her face full of disbelief. Her cherry lips opened slightly, and she subconsciously exclaimed, "So fast?"
Xiao Jinghan nodded slightly, with a barely perceptible teasing expression on his face, and whispered, "Emperor Wen is getting a little impatient!" Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable tone.
Luo Lingyue fell silent, her head lowered, as if she were pondering something. After a moment, she raised her head, a complex glint in her eyes, and slowly said, "Emperor Wen is using us as pawns!" Her tone was filled with dissatisfaction and complaints.
Xiao Jinghan's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile revealing a look of disdain. He sneered and said, "After all, it's all about taking back what's ours! We're also conquering the world for your cousin! I'm not a loyal minister to Emperor Wen, so there's no need to obey him!" His voice was firm and decisive, as if he had already made his decision.
Luo Lingyue looked him straight in the eyes and slowly said, "Emperor Wen has been very kind to you in raising you. Have you ever considered being loyal to him?"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes instantly turned cold. He stared at Luo Lingyue, his voice filled with determination: "How could I possibly be loyal to the man who indirectly killed my father and mother!"
Luo Lingyue couldn't help but reveal a look of surprise, her eyes widened: "So you already know everything!"
Xiao Jinghan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, but this smile made people feel an endless chill. He said softly, "For so many years, I have been quietly honing myself, keeping my talents hidden, just so that one day I can go to Nanyi and reclaim the military power that rightfully belongs to me!"
His gaze was firm and sharp, as if he had already seen the future. In his heart, the flame of revenge burned fiercely, unquenchable. To achieve this goal, he would pay any price.
Luo Lingyue pursed her lips, looked at Xiao Jinghan with a determined gaze, and said softly, "Xiao Jinghan! I will definitely help you! As long as we can control the military power of Nanyi and Beiyuan, and find a suitable opportunity, we will be fully capable of helping the King of Qin successfully ascend the throne!"
Xiao Jinghan raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness as he responded, "The current situation is very clear. The Prime Minister and the Crown Prince have long coveted Emperor Wen's throne. Sooner or later, they will take action to force Emperor Wen to abdicate. When that time comes, we can openly rebel against the Crown Prince under the pretext of 'clearing the court' and support the King of Qin as the new emperor!"
There was a sly smile in Luo Lingyue's eyes, and she said confidently: "After we take control of Nanyi's military power, even if Chu Chengli doesn't rebel on his own initiative, I will have a way to force him to rebel!" Her voice was full of determination and wisdom, and it seemed that she had already thought of a series of plans and strategies.
Three days later, the sun was shining brightly, the sky clear and cloudless. Emperor Wen sat in the Golden Throne Hall, his face solemn as he issued an edict: He ordered Prince Wu'an Xiao Jinghan and Princess Luo Lingyue to personally escort Xiao Xiao back to Nanyi for trial.
This decree was like a thunderclap, shocking the entire court. Everyone knew that Xiao Xiao was a high-ranking criminal, but no one had expected Emperor Wen to take this matter so seriously, actually sending the Prince of Wu'an and his wife to personally escort her.
Emperor Wen had sent another imperial edict to Nanyi by an imperial envoy three days ago, and the destination was exactly where Xiao Jingyi was.
However, before Xiao Jinghan and his companions set off, a huge crisis quietly arrived. Nanyi, having somehow learned of this, unexpectedly sent out a large number of assassins with only one goal - to take the lives of Xiao Jinghan and Xiao Xiao!
These assassins were agile and well-trained. They hid in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue knew that this journey was fraught with danger, but they resolutely embarked on the journey to Nanyi without hesitation.
Atop the towering walls of the capital, a man in dazzling attire stood facing the wind. Beside him, another man in a cyan robe whispered softly, "Fifth Prince, I have dispatched elite troops to escort Princess Wu'an along the way. Please rest assured, Your Highness."
At this moment, Luo Lingfeng climbed up the city wall with steady steps. He bowed respectfully to Chu Chengxuan and said, "Fifth Prince!"
Chu Chengli raised his chin slightly with arrogance, and there was a barely perceptible sadness in his eyes.
Luo Lingfeng stared at the man in green clothes who looked quite similar to himself. He pursed his lips and spoke slowly, "Regarding the matter of witchcraft, I am grateful for the Fifth Prince's great assistance. I will never forget this kindness."
However, Chu Chengxuan snorted disapprovingly and responded coldly: "I am not helping you, but I am doing it for Xiao Jinghan's sake. You don't need to say thank you!"
A bitter smile appeared on Luo Lingfeng's lips. "If Fifth Prince needs any instructions in the future, Xiaoliu will definitely go all out without hesitation, even if the road ahead is as difficult as walking through fire and water!"
Chu Chengxuan felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his voice was so soft that it seemed that only he could hear it: "Don't you really know what I want? Forget it! You'd better leave quickly! I really don't want to see you again!"
Luo Lingfeng sighed helplessly: "Chengxuan! I have always regarded you as my best friend!" After that, he turned around and left resolutely, his back gradually moving away.
After Luo Lingfeng had left, the man in green cautiously asked, "Your Highness! Why don't you keep Sixth Young Master Luo here?"
Chu Chengxuan stared silently into the distance and murmured, "As long as he can get true happiness, it's enough! If I keep him by my side, it will only add endless troubles to him!" His tone was filled with endless loneliness and solitude.
Xiao Jinghan and his companions traveled cautiously to Nanyi, vigilant of their surroundings. Despite this, assassins continued to attack them. Each battle was bloody and dangerous, but with the protection of two major assassin organizations and Emperor Wen's guards, they relied on their extraordinary martial arts and wisdom to overcome danger time and time again.
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