Chapter 23: What else is he dreaming about?
Ruan Yunsheng said nonchalantly, "This princess doesn't trust him."
Xie Yan hesitated, a wry smile appearing on the corner of his lips.
He almost killed Shengsheng, no wonder Shengsheng didn't trust him.
He sighed and said slowly, "The latest news about the 'Sun and Moon Jade Bi' is that someone has seen it on the black market, but their authenticity is uncertain. We can only wait until the black market opens and send someone to investigate."
Ruan Yunsheng nodded. It seemed that Xie Yan did not lie to her about this matter.
She then asked, "My eldest brother has been in the court for these years. Besides opposing Xie Yan, does he have any other political enemies?"
Xie Yan was helpless. The eldest son had a straight-laced personality, which made him countless enemies. In fact, leaving Shengjing to avoid the limelight for a while might be a good thing for him.
But since Shengsheng asked, we might as well put the blame on Prince Duan.
Xie Yan then whispered, "As far as I know, the eldest son and General Sun have had many disputes in the court."
Ruan Yunsheng frowned. General Sun was the father of Princess Duan. Could it be that the theft of the Sun and Moon Jade Bi was related to General Sun?
Ruan Yunsheng asked a few more questions, and finally asked "Chuqi" to help her find the whereabouts of the Sun and Moon Jade Bi.
Xie Yan agreed and turned to leave when Ruan Yunsheng suddenly called him.
"By the way, are you still in touch with Chuwu?"
Xie Yan paused, and after realizing what Ruan Yunsheng said, great joy rose in his heart!
He suppressed his excitement and said carefully, "The princess wants to see Chuwu?"
“We’re not in touch, but we can try to get in touch!”
Ruan Yunsheng didn't know what Chuqi was so excited about. After thinking for a while, he said, "Forget it. This princess is just asking casually. You don't need to disturb him."
Since Chuwu is tired of being an assassin, he might have settled down in a small town, doing some small business, or even... maybe married and had children.
Why should I disturb his peaceful life just because of my momentary curiosity?
Xie Yan's eyes darkened.
It seems that Shengsheng just mentioned it casually and is not really thinking about him.
But then he thought: It was a great honor for him that Shengsheng still remembered the fifth day of the New Year. What else was he dreaming about?
Xie Yan lowered his eyes regretfully and said softly, "Is that so..."
Through the window, you can see heavy snow falling outside.
Zhishu was still waiting in the carriage. After explaining the matter, Ruan Yunsheng planned to return home.
Unexpectedly, when she just opened the door of the private room, she saw Xie Huaiye standing at the door, about to raise his hand to knock!
When Xie Huaiye saw Ruan Yunsheng coming out, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Shengsheng, can we talk?"
Previously in the water pavilion, he was kicked under the couch by Xie Yan, and it took three hours before he was discovered by the palace servants!
He wanted to cut Xie Yan into pieces immediately, but because he had a guilty conscience, he dared not speak out and could only swallow this loss in silence.
But he had suffered such a great humiliation, how could he let Xie Yan go?
Fortunately, Xie Yan’s biggest weakness is right in front of us!
He previously thought that getting Ruan Yunsheng was equivalent to getting support from the Marquis' Mansion.
But now, he realized that getting Ruan Yunsheng would be equivalent to killing Xie Yan!
As early as seven years ago, he discovered Xie Yan's feelings for Ruan Yunsheng.
It just so happened that during that period, a demon sect called "Blood Evil Sect" rose up. They burned, killed, looted, brought disaster to the people, and committed many evil deeds.
After the imperial court learned of this, it dispatched officers and soldiers to clear out the rebellion many times.
However, although the Blood Evil Sect is a martial arts sect, it has many masters and acts ruthlessly. The officers and soldiers who fought against it not only failed to wipe out the sect, but suffered repeated setbacks and suffered heavy casualties.
Just when the situation reached a stalemate, he was ordered to go to war, vowing to wipe out the Blood Demon Cult.
Although he boasted in front of the emperor, his martial arts skills were mediocre and he was not sure.
So he found Xie Yan and asked him to help him capture the leader of the Demon Cult alive. Otherwise, he would tell Ruan Yunsheng all of Xie Yan's thoughts that he couldn't see in person!
Going deep into the evil sect is a life-threatening situation. No fool would go there alone to die.
But unexpectedly, Xie Yan really went there. Although he was seriously injured, he really captured the leader of the demon cult alive!
As a result, he achieved great success without any effort!
Xie Yan was willing to sacrifice his life for Ruan Yunsheng. Wouldn't it be easy to use Ruan Yunsheng to force him to give up the fight for the throne?
So he must get Ruan Yunsheng no matter what!
Ruan Yunsheng frowned and said in a cold voice, "Your Highness, please be tactful and stop calling me by my maiden name!"
"Also, the engagement has long been finalized. There's nothing to discuss between us."
After what happened at the waterside pavilion, she felt nauseous whenever she saw Xie Huaiye and didn't want to say another word to him.
She originally just thought that Xie Huaiye had become ugly, but unexpectedly, his heart had also become ugly.
Ruan Yunsheng wanted to leave after she finished speaking, but Prince Duan quickly stopped her.
He said with great emotion: "Shengsheng, the king has figured it out these days. I can lose the whole world, but I can't live without you!"
Without waiting for Ruan Yunsheng to speak, he said firmly: "This prince knows what you mind."
"Shengsheng, as long as you are willing to marry me, I can divorce my current Princess Duan!"
Once he divorced Princess Duan, he would definitely offend General Sun, and he was reluctant to give up the support from General Sun.
But if Xie Yan is captured and killed directly, why would any other help be needed?
He looked at Ruan Yunsheng with deep affection and made a solemn promise: "Shengsheng, I swear to heaven that you will be my only wife in this life!"
At this moment, Bai Ruowei learned that Prince Duan was in Xingshi Tower, so she rushed to find him, but she didn't expect to see this scene as soon as she arrived!
She hid at the corner of the stairs, her nails digging deep into her palms, her eyes full of resentment.
Everyone says that Prince Duan is kind, elegant, tolerant and generous.
But she knew that Xie Huaiye was actually very arrogant and ordinary people were not even in his eyes.
It was the first time she saw Xie Huaiye trying to please a woman like this.
She admitted that Ruan Yunsheng was indeed very beautiful.
But Ruan Yunsheng is just a cannon fodder female supporting role!
Why is Prince Duan so concerned about a cannon fodder female supporting role?
She is the heroine, the future queen who will rule the country!
Ruan Yunsheng looked at Prince Duan coldly, "Your Highness, have you finished speaking? If you have, then make way!"
Prince Duan frowned secretly. He had already made such a great sacrifice for Ruan Yunsheng, why was she still indifferent?
"Shengsheng, you..."
Ruan Yunsheng interrupted him directly, his eyes cold and gloomy: "Your Highness, our engagement has long been over! If Your Highness continues to pester me, I will have no choice but to go to the palace and ask the Empress to make the decision!"
"If things get out of hand, I'm afraid it will be embarrassing for the prince."
Prince Duan looked at her disappointedly, "Shengsheng, you have changed. You were not like this before."
"I have repeatedly explained that I had no choice but to marry someone else. Now I have made concessions and am willing to divorce and marry you as my principal wife!"
"Do you know how much sacrifice this king has made for you?"
"How did you become so hard-hearted?"
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