She was reviewing the daily summaries sent from various parties when she heard this and looked up at Xiao Yuanshan in surprise.
Xiao Yuanshan nodded, "I've been tired for so many years, and I just wanted to go out and see the world. Now that you can stand on your own, I can leave in peace."
Xiao Zhixing frowned, not believing his words at all.
What do you mean by traveling the world? You must be looking for Xiao Yan.
Seeing her sharp gaze, Xiao Yuanshan guiltily looked away. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. Ying Da and the others, as well as Yang Jueming, will be with me. I'll report my itinerary to you every seven days, okay?"
Finally, a hint of determination and pleading appeared on his face.
Xiao Zhixing put down the folded page. "You're an elder, how can I possibly tell you what to do?"
Forget it, if I don't let him go, he'll probably sneak away. That guy is definitely capable of doing that.
Xiao Yuanshan chuckled, "Yes, my daughter can always take care of me. She cares about me, and I'm happy about that."
Xiao Zhixing sighed helplessly, "Alright, be careful. I'll send someone to follow you too."
Xiao Yuanshan swore, "Don't worry, I'm just going to wander around and enjoy the scenery. I won't do anything reckless."
Watching him leave with light steps, Xiao Zhixing composed himself.
Bihe and the others were filled with apprehension.
"Your Highness, the old prince certainly doesn't love you, he..."
Xiao Zhixing snapped out of his daze. "I'm not a three-year-old. Okay, I'm fine."
She's not a child who can't live without her father. He's going to find his sweetheart, so she's also curious to see where Xiao Yan is hiding.
Late at night, Bai Fengmei came to see him.
"Your Highness has gone to the Northern Prefecture. Your humble servant will keep a close eye on things in the capital, especially the Feng family."
Xiao Zhixing smiled gently, "Alright, there's no need to do anything else, just make sure they don't get the Leopard Talisman."
She would make some arrangements in secret, but it was also necessary to let people speak out in the court. Bai Fengmei was able to think what she wanted, which naturally satisfied her.
"yes."
After seeing Bai Fengmei off and turning off the live stream, Xiao Zhixing quietly went to the Pinghou Mansion.
"Ready?"
Xiao Xuanying nodded. "Ready."
Her eyes were bright, reflecting her longing for freedom.
"This is a drug to induce a state of suspended animation, which will keep you in a state of suspended animation for seven days. My men will then take you away."
Xiao Xuanying took the porcelain bottle with both hands and held it tightly.
Xiao Zhixing turned and left, intending to find the culprit to have a talk.
Xiao Xuanying suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, may I listen in?"
She knew what she was going to do next.
Xiao Zhixing turned to look at her. "I'm going to kill him, and you want to go too?"
Xiao Xuanying nodded calmly, "Xuanying is a son, and it is not right for me to kill my father to avenge my mother. I am extremely grateful to Your Highness for doing it for me."
Finally, the two went to Xiao Xin's residence.
After knocking out his attendants and guards, Xiao Zhixing swaggered into the room. Xiao Xuanying did not appear but stood quietly in the corner watching.
Xiao Zhixing enlightened Xiao Xin.
"Ah!" Xiao Xin opened his eyes in pain, screamed in fright, and then stopped abruptly, unable to move.
Xiao Zhixing pulled up a round stool and sat down. In the dim light, his eyes shone with a strange light, as if he were a ghost. "Xiao Xin, tell me, how did you harm Xiao Yan back then?"
Xiao Xin's fearful eyes gradually blurred and became blank, finally turning empty. Upon hearing this, he struggled slightly, "I... I didn't..."
"You did! Tell me, how did you hurt her?"
“…Poison…I poisoned him…” Xiao Xin finally lowered his guard.
What kind of poison is it?
"Huan...huanyan..."
"Who gave you the poison?"
“Who…” Xiao Xin struggled again, while the eerie light in Xiao Zhixing’s eyes deepened.
Xiao Xin stammered, trembling, "It's...it's Zhang...Zhang Xiu..."
Do you know who gave her the poison?
"N-I don't know..."
"Fine, why did you poison your ex-wife?"
“She…she deserves to die, she’s stupid…she shouldn’t have investigated…”
How did she find out your secret?
Xiao Xin was drenched in sweat when he suddenly convulsed, "It was...it was Zhang Xiu...she deliberately revealed...uh..."
Xiao Xin couldn't withstand the hypnosis from the eerie eyes and completely lost consciousness.
Zhang Xiu? It really is her.
First, he used Xiao Xin and his wife to harm Xiao Yan, and then he wanted Xiao Xin's ex-wife to kill him, but Xiao Xin struck first.
Xiao Zhixing got up and left. Xiao Xuanying was stunned for a moment, wiped away her tears, and hurriedly followed her out. "You...you're not going to kill him?"
Xiao Zhixing smiled faintly, "No rush."
How could she really kill someone in front of Xiao Xuanying? It would be foolish for her to give him such leverage.
She had just used the Mysterious Eye Talisman she obtained from the cultivation world to hypnotize Xiao Xin in order to guard against Xiao Xuanying. She had her back to Xiao Xuanying, but she didn't reveal anything or touch Xiao Xin.
However, having been hypnotized by the Ghost Eye, Xiao Xin was basically crippled and wouldn't live much longer.
When he dies, it will have nothing to do with me.
Xiao Xuanying turned around with a complicated expression, seemingly relieved.
Xiao Zhixing saw everything but said nothing. People who are easily swayed are easier to control. "You can arrange when to take the medication yourself. Just contact my people in advance."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness."
Xiao Zhixing returned to the palace and summoned the Ghost Guards, ordering them to "keep an eye on Consort Jin."
Some things are already clear; keeping an eye on her will surely reveal something.
He hesitated for a moment before giving the order, "And Zhao Lin too."
This person is very good at hiding his true intentions; she doesn't think he knows nothing about her.
With his departure imminent, Xiao Zhixing had many things to arrange.
The next day, she checked on the negotiations between the three countries and found that, as expected, there was no progress and the three parties were deadlocked. Coincidentally, they were scheduled to hold their seventh round of negotiations today.
Xiao Zhixing barged into the scene with his men, "Oh, has it started yet? You don't mind if I, the king, listen in, do you?"
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