Chapter 939 Xiao Zhan is captured
Just send a fast horse to follow it, and we'll find them."
Ever since Xiao Zhan showed up, she was worried about losing Feng Tianyu, so she came up with this method to ensure that she knew his location at all times.
“It’s a wonderful thing.”
Yelu Cheng took the silver ball and promised: "Don't worry, I will bring Feng Tianyu back."
In fact, Yelu Cheng had long harbored the ambition to seize the throne and had been secretly preparing for it for a long time.
This was a rare opportunity, and he was determined to eliminate his opponent in one fell swoop. After getting Minzhen's help, he immediately sent his most elite men and even brought a well-trained wolf pack to chase after him.
After a while, a subordinate hurried in and whispered something in Yelu Cheng's ear.
Minzhen asked anxiously, "Fourth brother, what did he say?"
Yelu Cheng smiled and replied, "He said he has brought the person here."
"Really?" A glimmer of hope flashed in Minzhen's eyes: "Acheng is back? Where is he?"
Before he could finish his words, two soldiers carried in a stretcher covered with a white cloth, and it was obvious that there was someone lying underneath.
Minzhen's heart sank suddenly: "What... is going on?"
"Of course it's your prince consort." Yelu Cheng said lightly.
"No, impossible!"
Minzhen rushed to the stretcher, pulled back the white cloth, and saw a bloodstained figure, but she recognized the jade pendant held tightly in her hand - it was the one she gave to Feng Tianyu.
At that moment, Minzhen felt as if the whole world had collapsed.
She just wanted to keep him, but she didn't expect that her actions would lead to his death. Her heart was filled with endless guilt and regret.
Yelu Minzhen's heart sank to the bottom with Feng Tianyu's death. She felt that there was no point in living anymore.
Since fate does not allow them to be together, she would rather follow him, hoping for a different ending in the next life.
When she resolutely picked up the hairpin to end her life, she was quickly stopped by Yelu Cheng.
"He's just a man, is it worth it for you to do this?" Yelu Cheng said coldly, without a trace of sympathy in his eyes.
Yelu Minzhen stared at him, his heart filled with hatred: "You promised to bring Ah Cheng back..."
"I did promise to bring you back Feng Tianyu, but I didn't say he would be alive."
Yelu Cheng chuckled: "Besides, he is a man from the country, his appearance is ruined and he betrayed you, and you are still sad for him? As long as you are obedient, I will take good care of you."
Yelu Minzhen sensed a desire in his eyes similar to the desire that Yelu Shengkang had in looking at her, which made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
She angrily shook off his hand: "Get lost! You are the one who killed Ah Cheng. I hate you."
"Wrong, it was you who killed Feng Tianyu."
Yelu Cheng retorted: "If you hadn't insisted on keeping him, how could my people find him?"
Yelu Minzhen was speechless and burst into tears. She realized that she was the one who caused Feng Tianyu's death.
Yelu Cheng gently lifted her chin: "In fact, I have been interested in you for a long time. You will live a good life if you follow me in the future."
He once suppressed this feeling because of Yelu Shengkang, but now that Yelu Shengkang is gone, the old feelings rekindled.
Yelu Minzhen spat, "You are just like your father, a disgusting beast. I would rather die than submit to you."
Yelu Cheng slapped her in anger and said, "Who do you think you are? If you obey me, I can make your life more comfortable. If you don't obey me, you will bear the consequences yourself."
Looking at Yelu Cheng in front of her, Yelu Minzhen seemed to see the dead Yelu Shengkang. She couldn't help but laugh, with despair and ridicule in her laughter.
Yelu Cheng, who was furious, blocked her voice: "Are you laughing at me or have you gone crazy?"
At this time, a secret guard came in and reported: "Third Prince, Xiao Zhan has been captured."
Yelu Cheng waved his hand irritably: "Go down!"
Then he turned to the speechless Yelu Minzhen, with a fierce flash in his eyes.
"Why was Xiao Zhan captured?"
Yelu Cheng said in a cold tone: "I have already given the order to leave no one alive. Where is Jiang Xueren?"
The secret guard was nervous, but still said, "We chased them to the border of Xixia and Tianshui, but Princess Changle managed to escape. We only caught Xiao Zhan."
"What did you say?" Yelu Cheng's voice suddenly rose.
"Yes, your highness."
The dark guard added: "However, I found something that may be useful to you."
"Oh? What's that?"
"During their escape, Princess Changle and Xiao Zhan showed great affection and even kissed in public.
It's not like the outside world says that the two of them are incompatible. So I think if I keep Xiao Zhan, I can use him to deal with Jiang Xue in the future." The secret guard explained.
"Really?" Yelu Cheng asked after thinking for a moment.
"It is absolutely true, Your Highness," the secret guard assured.
Yelu Cheng suddenly laughed: "It turns out that Jiang Xue is not only good at fighting, but also good at romance. This is something new. If Xiao Zhan falls into my hands, I can treat him well."
Yelu Cheng thought for a moment and ordered, "Bring the person in."
Following an order, Xiao Zhan was dragged in. Due to the arrow wound on his leg, he could hardly stand and fell to the ground as soon as he let go.
Seeing Xiao Zhan crawling in front of him, Yelu Cheng felt a sense of pleasure of revenge.
Thinking of the humiliation I suffered in Border City last time, today I can finally get justice.
He deliberately stepped on Xiao Zhan's injured leg, watching him break out in cold sweat due to pain, but he clenched his teeth and made no sound.
"Xiao Zhan, you certainly didn't expect this day to come."
Xiao Zhan raised his head and looked directly at Yelu Cheng, saying calmly, "Since I have fallen into your hands, there is no point in saying more. You can kill me or chop me up, it's up to you."
Despite the torture, Xiao Zhan maintained his dignity and did not give his enemy any satisfaction.
"You want to die?"
Yelu Cheng looked down at him from above, with a sneer of contempt on his face:
"Even if you want to die now, I won't help you. I did intend to get rid of you, but now I have thought of a more interesting way."
"What do you want?"
"I know you and Jiang Xue are in love, so I won't take your life easily."
Yelu Cheng's eyes suddenly turned cold: "On the contrary, I want to keep you as a bargaining chip to exchange for what she has. But before that..."
He paused, his eyes sharper: "Jiang Xue once caused me to lose countless soldiers, and my hatred for her has never diminished. You are the one she loves the most, and you can only consider yourself unlucky if you fall into my hands."
Xiao Zhan chuckled: "Do you think you can use me to threaten Princess Changle? You are too naive. In her heart, national interests always come first and will never be shaken by personal feelings."
"Yeah?"
Yelu Cheng responded with a smile: "Then let's wait and see."
Although he was unsure how much Jiang Xue would sacrifice for Xiao Zhan, he decided to spare his life. What if she really loved him deeply?
After saying that, Yelu Cheng stepped hard on Xiao Zhan's injured leg, and a sound of bone cracking was heard!
The severe pain caused Xiao Zhan to faint on the spot.
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