"This disease can be life-threatening if it gets infected. Have you thought it through?" Qiu Yan continued.
He Jinran raised an eyebrow, interrupting Qiu Yan. "It wasn't me who contracted smallpox, it was His Highness the Crown Prince. Using a prince as a hostage—indeed, it's a good idea!"
"Yes, the hostage's fate is death!" Hu Yanxun's eyes were cold; this was not a discussion, but a confirmation.
That's what he thought, and that's what he said.
“That’s absolutely right!” He Jinran clapped his hands together.
"That's absolutely right. Killing His Majesty is meaningless. Killing the princes leaves His Majesty without an heir. Even if His Majesty is lucky enough to survive, he will die in despair!"
He Lin was unable to express his anger towards He Jinran in words.
This wolf cub is ruthless to himself, but even more ruthless to others!
Huyan Xun curled his lips. This was the first time he had encountered someone who was willing to die.
Suddenly remembering the fire at the palace, he asked He Jinran,
"Is your crown prince still alive?"
His entire focus was on the Dongjin Dynasty, and he certainly wouldn't take this newly acknowledged Crown Prince to heart.
Therefore, Huyan Xun did not know what the Crown Prince looked like.
He was arrogant and conceited, thinking that this country bumpkin was nothing to be afraid of.
"I am the Crown Prince!"
Just as He Jinran was about to reply, a sudden, deep voice surprised everyone.
Qiu Xu and Qiu Ling'er didn't take it to heart; their minds were all on their sister, especially Qiu Ling'er, whose eyes were red and swollen.
He Jinran looked at the speaker in surprise.
It turned out to be the nineteenth girl whom he had abandoned in the palace, but who had caught up with him on her own.
Qiu Yan: It wasn't for nothing that I saved him.
He Lin: The people around Xiao Ran are all great.
"I am the Crown Prince!" Nineteen looked earnestly at Huyan Xun.
"I'll take you hostage."
He then bowed and clasped his hands in apology to He Lin, saying, "Father, I apologize."
He Lin felt grateful, but on the surface he looked heartbroken.
He thought, if only he could have half a day, no, even just an hour, to catch his breath...
He will definitely beat Huyanxun to a pulp.
Right now, wasn't this completely unexpected?
This is the second time I've used this word.
The tension from before has subsided.
He Jinran... Nineteen, what business is it of yours?
Originally, he wanted to be taken away with his mother.
"You?" Huyan Xun looked at Nineteen's purple attire with disdain.
Aside from his temperament, he was otherwise befitting of his status as the crown prince.
This doesn't look like someone who is sick.
No, neither of them looks like they're infected.
He looked at Qiu Yan with a questioning gaze.
She looked at He Jinran and said to Huyan Xun:
“If you don’t want to gamble with your own army, then take him with you. Besides, you might already be infected by now.”
He Jinran... Mother, I just wanted to help you get revenge.
...Huyan Xun, along with Qiu Yan and Nineteen,
The troops withdrew to a point a hundred miles away.
Poor Nineteen was imprisoned in a prison cart by Huyan Xun, his limbs bound and his mouth sealed.
He lay secretly inside the prison cart, looking utterly pitiful.
Military tents in the wilderness
Qiu Yan sat alone on the hard bed, her mind focused on buying He Lin as much time as possible.
She didn't know what would happen next.
He only thought that He Lin would bring gunpowder and launch a strong attack.
At least now, my family is safe.
No… things don’t seem to be as simple as she thought.
The next moment, she lay prone to listen to the sound.
It was the sound of rustling footsteps.
It seems things are far more complicated than she imagined.
Huyan Xun's army was far smaller than she had seen.
"Hahahaha..."
It was Huyan Xun's wild, booming laughter.
Qiu Yan heard the voice before she saw the person.
Huyan Xun lifted the curtain and entered the tent.
"Qiu Yan, you are truly my lucky star. If it weren't for you today, I would have been afraid that He Lin would have disregarded the safety of the people of Dongjin and carried out a complete destruction. You reminded me."
Qiu Yan...
It turns out that Huyan Xun knew everything.
Did she do something wrong?
Qiu Yan shook her head; she was right.
Since Huyan Xun's army is inexhaustible, we should fight until they are terrified.
She prayed in her heart that He Lin would do it.
At the same time, she hoped even more that Gu Qian would appear out of nowhere.
Maybe he will?
Qiu Yan had a gut feeling that Gu Qian was so smart, maybe...
They can foresee the future.
"Qiu Yan," Hu Yanxun said, his large hand reaching out to cover Qiu Yan's lower abdomen.
Qiu Yan stepped back.
Huyan Xun was furious.
"Since you've already followed me, why are you still giving me attitude? Qiu Yan, don't be stubborn and end up suffering the consequences!"
He tried to step forward again, intending to force a kiss on Qiu Yan's lips.
But then Qiu Yan pushed herself away forcefully.
Huyan Xun was forced to stagger back several steps.
His anger turned into hatred.
"You're giving me too much credit!" He raised his hand.
Just as he was about to slap Qiu Yan,
Suddenly, a small pebble was thrown and hit his wrist.
Not far away, Nineteen, holding a slingshot, was watching him coldly.
Hu Yanxun's anger flared up instantly.
He strode out of the military tent, heading menacingly towards the Nineteenth.
Qiu Yan, could it be that Xiao Ran has also caught up with us?
She clutched her lower abdomen and hurried after him.
But then Huyan Xun grabbed Shijiu by the collar with one arm, pulled him out of the car, and slammed him to the ground.
"You little rascal, you've got some skills, managing to untie yourself?"
As he spoke, he kicked Nineteen.
Nineteen suddenly flashed and began to exchange blows.
But after all, he was seriously injured.
He endured the pain.
In a few rounds
He was kicked hard by Huyan Xun and sent flying far away.
In a moment of desperation, Qiu Yan caught Nineteen's body with her bare hands and placed it on the ground.
"Your Highness, is that it? I can't stand the sight of you! I'll send you to meet the King of Hell right now, so you can have a better life as a prisoner in the dark from now on!"
As Huyan Xun spoke, he raised his knife as if to stab him.
The next instant, the blade was soaked in blood.
Qiu Yan had firmly grasped the blade.
"The Crown Prince is ignorant; please let him go." For the first time ever, Qiu Yan softened her tone towards Huyan Xun.
"If he did anything wrong, I apologize to you on his behalf!"
Nineteen... A warmth welled up in my heart.
This is the first time someone has used such a tone to excuse themselves.
Looking at Nineteen's blood-stained body, Qiu Yan suppressed her discomfort and wondered what benefits Xiao Ran had given him to make him work so hard.
Also, Xiao Ran, if you really come after us, please don't show yourself.
"Hmph, not so domineering anymore. Let me kiss him, and I'll let him go." Hu Yanxun's words were provocative, and a mocking smile lingered on his lips.
"There's plenty of time in the future. I, Qiu Yan, don't like to force things; I only ask for sincerity." Qiu Yan's lower lip was stained with blood as she spoke with extreme restraint.
She had only one obsession in her heart.
That is to be alive.
Seeing Qiu Yan's reaction, Hu Yanxun suddenly lost his playful mood.
He crouched down, reaching out with one hand to support her chin.
However, it all came to nothing.
Qiu Yan stepped back, staring intently at Nineteen's slender figure.
"Hmph, ungrateful!" Hu Yanxun felt no sense of superiority over Qiu Yan at all.
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