At the same time, both Qi State and Jialuo Academy knew that Mo Shisheng had been kidnapped by thieves, and the Shangguan Mansion was in complete chaos.
Outside the Zichen Hall in the Qi Kingdom's palace, a tall and straight figure knelt.
Under the blazing sun, the ground was scorching hot, and Shangguan Xuan, dressed only in a white robe, knelt on the ground, his handsome face already flushed with an unnatural redness.
Inside the Zichen Palace, the eunuch had come in for the fifth time to report, "Your Majesty, the Protector General has been kneeling outside for almost six hours."
"Make him kneel!"
Qi Jingling, his face cold, snorted lightly after hearing the eunuch's reply, and threw the memorial and pen he was holding onto the table. "I'd like to see how long he can kneel like that!"
"yes."
The eunuch bowed and slowly retreated, then stood guard outside the door after leaving the Zichen Palace.
As the sun began to set, Shangguan Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When Qi Yufeng learned that Mo Shisheng had been kidnapped at the Jialuo Academy, he returned the way he came. He was about to go to the Zichen Hall to meet the Emperor when he saw Shangguan Xuan kneeling outside the palace!
Qi Yufeng frowned slightly, his narrow eyes narrowing as he walked to Shangguan Xuan's side. "Hey, what are you doing here?"
Upon hearing Qi Yufeng's voice, Shangguan Xuan slowly raised his head. He was covered in sweat, his hair was stuck to his face, and he looked extremely disheveled. His throat was dry and hoarse. "Your subject has come to request the military tally."
"Military tally?"
Clearly, they hadn't expected Shangguan Xuan to kneel here to beg for the military tally, but then, after a moment's thought, they asked, "For Shangguan Yan?"
"Yes, Yan'er is in danger now."
Shangguan Xuan nodded slightly without hesitation, his eyes filled with worry for Mo Shisheng.
Although he suspected that Shangguan Xuan was after Mo Shisheng, Qi Yufeng thought it was unlikely. After all, the direct cause of death of his only younger sister, Shangguan Qi, was also related to Mo Shisheng. He did not expect that Shangguan Xuan would value Mo Shisheng more than his own sister.
Qi Yufeng chuckled lightly, "It seems we can fight side by side again."
"..."
When Shangguan Xuan looked up, he saw that Qi Yufeng had already stood up and walked into the Zichen Palace. Shangguan Xuan's gaze gradually deepened, and after a long while, a faint smile, almost imperceptible, appeared on his lips.
The eunuch guarding the door saw Qi Yufeng preparing to announce the arrival of the guests, but Qi Yufeng gently raised his arm, signaling him to be quiet.
The eunuch immediately put a finger to his lips and obediently remained silent.
Qi Yufeng smiled with satisfaction, stood outside the palace with his hands behind his back, and said softly, "Father, I have returned."
"Enter."
Qi Jingling's voice came from inside the hall, so Qi Yufeng pushed open the door, stepped inside, and closed the door behind him.
Qi Jingling stood before the desk, his bright yellow dragon robe making him appear extremely dignified. His face was solemn, but it softened slightly when he saw Qi Yufeng enter.
"You skipped school at Jialuo Academy, Second Prince, do you know I'll punish you?" Qi Jingling glanced at Qi Yufeng standing below. Although he was lazy and not interested in power, Qi Jingling was particularly keen to groom him as his successor, especially since the crown prince hadn't been appointed yet.
"Father, I have come to ask you for a favor, and I hope you will grant it." Qi Yufeng slowly raised his hand, lifted his robe slightly, and knelt down on the ground. His expression was neither humble nor arrogant, and he still had a faint smile on his face.
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