Chapter 173 If I can’t deal with Xiangying, can I deal with you?
Xie Chen raised his eyebrows: "What are you crazy about?"
Xiangying repeated what Ah Ren said.
She analyzed in a deep voice: "Nanyue should be the same as the Western Zhou Dynasty. Princes are not allowed to raise private soldiers. Everything must be made public for the emperor to know."
"But if the Sixth Prince really secretly hoarded weapons, he must have used them against you. After all, it is not his turn to fight for power now, and the Emperor of South Vietnam is in his prime."
"Let's take his things and see how he bullies you."
Jie Chen looked into her eyes seriously.
When Xiangying speaks in high spirits, the corners of his eyes will slightly turn up, like a calculating little fox.
But she does not have the charm of a fox. What she has is the tenacity to move forward courageously once she has made a decision.
"You are so capable, why haven't you thought about escaping?" Jie Chen suddenly asked.
Xiangying was stunned: "Why should I run? I followed you all the way and had a very comfortable life."
Xie Chen pursed his lips: "After going to South Vietnam, everything will be out of your control. You know it very well."
Xiangying burst out laughing.
"Yes, I know that very well."
Know exactly how much to plunder.
South Vietnam must have been very rich since they took so much.
The famine had just begun and she was worried about where to stock up.
They have already reached Meicheng, and just two states away they will reach the capital of Nanyue, the core city. Why would she suddenly give up?
Xie Chen's expression was so complicated that she couldn't understand it.
What is he worried about?
Do you think she will go to South Vietnam to be bullied?
"Jie Chen," she stretched out her hand and hooked his little finger, "Don't be afraid, I am more capable than you think. Now let's take away the Sixth Prince's weapons and let you vent your anger, how about that?"
Xiangying couldn't help laughing whenever he thought of the Sixth Prince looking at the empty cave.
After a brief silence, Xie Chen nodded: "Okay."
Be with her one last time.
Xiangying plans to take Ah Ren with him and let him lead the way. At first, Jie Chen disagrees, worried that Ah Ren will tell on the secret, but Xiangying believes that Ah Ren will not.
Furthermore, they were not as familiar with the surrounding mountain terrain as Ah Ren.
Therefore, the exile team rested on the spot. Xie Chen used the excuse of taking Xiangying to explore the way ahead, and then he led four bodyguards and A Ren away.
After they left, Skinny Monkey asked the cooks to set up the pot and prepare lunch.
Before Xiangying left, he left some dry food for Taoxue and the others. They planned to have rice topped with stir-fried pork with peppers and shredded potatoes with vinegar for lunch.
Xiangli had just been helped down from the carriage by Lin Lingxiang when he heard the sound of beating coming from not far away.
He looked up and saw Xiang Qianqian curled up on the ground, covering her head, being beaten and kicked by two pirates.
Xiangli frowned: "What are you doing!"
He walked away quickly, and Lin Lingxiang was too late to stop him.
The pirate turned around and saw Xiangli, knowing that he was Xiangying's brother, so he showed him great respect.
“Your Highness,” they clasped their fists and pointed at Xiang Qianqian, “This woman stole our things.”
Xiangli frowned and looked down, only to see a piece of naan protected in Xiang Qianqian's trembling body.
She shed tears and spoke in a disordered voice: "Brother, I'm so hungry, I'm really hungry... Don't worry about me, let them beat me to death."
I can't bear to be separated from you.
At this moment, Lu Feiyi came over and asked, "What happened?"
As soon as the two pirates explained, Lu Feiyi bowed to Xiangli and apologized.
"Your Highness, please don't be angry with my two brothers. I set the rules. No one among us can steal. And we can't be polite when someone comes to steal things."
After spending these days together, Lin Lingxiang has already figured out Xiangli's personality.
The prince is gentle and tolerant, talented in both civil and military affairs, and has a soft heart.
Therefore, before the Western Zhou Dynasty was destroyed, he was called a benevolent monarch by the court officials.
Unfortunately, such kindness is definitely not worth it to Xiang Qianqian now.
Lin Lingxiang speculated and said, "Your Highness, if you can't bear to see the Fifth Princess being humiliated, how about we give her our lunch?"
"As for the rest, I'm sure I can't help more. You see, the eldest princess has to lead such a big family like ours, and it's very hard for her."
After hearing Lin Lingxiang's words, Xiang Qianqian's trembling expression froze for a moment, and a hint of poisonous hatred flashed in her eyes.
Xiangli sighed softly.
"Aying has indeed worked hard. I hate myself for being a big brother but not being able to protect my sisters."
He bowed to Lu Feiyi and said politely: "Mr. Lu, Qianqian is my sister after all. It is wrong for her to steal things. You have beaten her. I will teach her a lesson and stop stealing. Please let her go."
Lu Feiyi glanced at Xiang Qianqian.
He smiled and bowed, "Your Highness, you are too modest. We will obey your orders."
As he said this, he glanced at the two pirates and asked, "Why don't you let go?"
Only then did they shake off the big hands that were holding Xiang Qianqian. After Xiang Qianqian was free, she immediately started to eat naan in big mouthfuls.
The hungry look on his face made Xiangli feel even more sorry for him.
"Fifth sister, the times have changed. You can no longer be like before. Otherwise, when you reach the capital of Nanyue, no one will be able to protect you."
Xiang Qianqian shed tears: "Brother Crown Prince, I knew I was wrong a long time ago. Now I am a motherless child. I only have you and my elder sister, but my elder sister has never forgiven me... Can you please speak a good word to my elder sister on my behalf?"
"I can do anything for her. I am not afraid of getting dirty or tired, as long as you are willing to give me a bite to eat, woo woo."
She wiped her pale, thin cheek.
Lin Lingxiang spoke for her in a serious tone.
"Fifth Princess, please don't make things difficult for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The eldest princess is responsible for the food and lodging of so many of us, and it's already hard work."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has always been thinking about how to relieve the pressure on the Princess. How could he possibly add you? Besides, the Deputy General is kind and did not ask his men to be harsh on the prisoners' food."
"If you are willing to queue up, you can get hot porridge and pickles every day. People have to fight for their own lives, not cry a few times to attract others' sympathy and care for themselves."
Xiang Qianqian felt more and more aggrieved by what she said, and pouted as if she was about to cry.
She looked at Xiangli: "Brother Crown Prince, do you miss me this much too?"
Xiangli sighed: "Miss Lin's meaning is my meaning. I will have someone send my lunch to you later. As for the future, Qianqian, you take care of yourself."
Lin Lingxiang helped him leave.
Little did she know that Xiang Qianqian was staring at Lin Lingxiang's back, gritting her teeth secretly.
If she can't deal with Xiangying alone, can't she do anything about Lin Lingxiang?
Do you think you can control Xiang Qianqian just by serving her? What a delusion!
at this time.
Xiangying and Jiechen have already climbed the mountain with Aren.
Ren pointed to the cave above, "It's up there. You have to climb vines to get up."
Xiangying thought for a moment and said, "You stay here and wait for us. Jiechen and I will go."
As soon as she grabbed the vine, Jie Chen handed her a dagger.
He said: "Be prepared, just in case."
Xiangying took it and pinned it around his waist.
Xie Chen had to go up first to avoid being in danger and not being able to protect Xiangying in time.
They climbed up the rock one after another along the vines, and suddenly a big hole appeared in front of them.
Xiangying took out a fire starter and lit it to make sure there was oxygen in the cave.
The two walked about twenty meters, and finally, the firelight illuminated a pile of cold weapons that looked like a small mountain!
Xiangying's eyes lit up.
There should be about 20,000 of them here, right?
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