Chapter 319 The Mad Empress: Playing is one thing, but enemies must die!
rest?
Looking at the mountain of memorials, Xiao Ce gave a wry smile: "I'm afraid I can't rest right now."
"There are never enough memorials to read, Your Highness should take care of your health." Wang Huanhai sighed. "Your Majesty should do the same. You can read them tomorrow."
Thinking of Xiao Xingyuan's usual stern and unsmiling demeanor, Xiao Ce finally empathized and understood.
Who can be in a good mood when faced with so many messy and complicated things every day?
"Your Highness, please have something to eat." Ming Chu walked in carrying some snacks, looking at Xiao Ce with concern: "You've had a long day."
Upon seeing Ming Chu carrying snacks in, Wang Huanhai immediately headed outside.
The moment Xiao Ce saw Ming Chu, his eyes relaxed considerably. He smiled gently at her and said softly, "It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet?"
"Knowing that Your Highness is not asleep, I was a little worried and came to check on you."
"Your Highness, aren't you going to sleep yet?"
Mingchu looked at Xiao Ce with a worried expression.
In just a few months, Xiao Ce lost a lot of weight, and even his eyes became dark. He was completely different from his previous high spirits.
Mingchu saw this and felt extremely distressed.
Xiao Ce put down the memorial in his hand, took a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, and said with a smile, "If I really rest, I won't be able to eat this pastry. Mingchu, you are indeed the most considerate."
"I'm just glad Your Highness doesn't dislike me," Ming Chu said, her cheeks flushed. Then she asked worriedly, "I wonder how His Majesty and the Empress are doing now."
Xiao Ce munched on a pastry and snorted, "Don't worry, they're the happiest people right now!"
That hit the nail on the head.
Back when they were on the frontier, Meng Yanzhi had already grown fond of Canglan. Now that they were in the capital, she finally understood what liveliness truly meant!
She didn't want to stay cooped up in the palace, so while Xiao Xingyuan and King Canglan were touring the Canglan Palace, she disguised herself and quietly went out with a light knife.
Dressed in men's clothing, Qingdao followed behind Meng Yanzhi anxiously and whispered, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate for Your Highness?"
"It's nothing." Meng Yanzhi was also dressed as a man, looking very handsome and dashing. "Look how lively the capital of Canglan is! I really wish I could live here in the future!"
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's cheerful appearance, Qingdao could only silently follow her, no matter how worried he was.
"If Your Majesty truly likes it..."
"Shh!"
Meng Yanzhi immediately made a shushing gesture, looked around warily, and then said, "You call me Your Highness now that I look like this! Young Master, you should call me Young Master!"
Upon hearing this, Qingdao smiled helplessly but still readily complied: "Yes, young master, young master Meng!"
That's more like it.
Meng Yanzhi nodded in satisfaction, then pulled Qingdao towards the most bustling area ahead.
Watching the acrobatic troupe perform, Meng Yanzhi found it all very novel. Although there were similar tricks in the capital before, it was clear that the ones in Canglan were more exciting and lively.
Qingdao never expected that someone of Meng Yanzhi's noble status would be interested in such trivial street tricks.
Not far away, a richly dressed man was drawn to Meng Yanzhi's smile and walked towards her, saying, "Miss, your outfit is truly beautiful."
Qingdao immediately drew his sword: "Insolence! Get lost!"
"Oh? What a boastful tone!" The man laughed, then his eyes suddenly sharpened as he grabbed Qingdao's arm, trying to stop her from drawing her sword.
Meng Yanzhi quickly stepped forward and grabbed Qingdao, saying, "Forget it, let's go."
This wasn't the capital, and Meng Yanzhi didn't want to cause trouble, so she grabbed Qingdao and turned to leave.
"Qingdao, your temper is too volatile. Are you really going to cut someone up?" Meng Yanzhi looked at her helplessly.
Qingdao, his face cold, snorted, "It's only right that I cut him down!"
"What a big mouth you have!"
"If you want to kill me, you'd better have the ability."
The man actually followed them, staring intently at Meng Yanzhi.
"Young lady, I find you interesting. How about I offer you a cup of tea?"
Meng Yanzhi frowned: "Who are you?"
"I am Canglan's Fourteenth King, Zangban."
Zang Ban shook his folding fan, looked at Meng Yanzhi with a half-smile, and announced his name.
It turns out to be the fourteenth prince, Zangban!
Upon hearing this person's name, a complex and ruthless glint appeared in Meng Yanzhi's eyes.
In his previous life, this was the same person who led the Canglan Kingdom's troops all the way up, defeating them utterly.
"Light blade, kill him!"
Meng Yanzhi took a step back, gritted her teeth, and gave the order.
Since this person is a dangerous element, he should be eliminated promptly.
Without the slightest hesitation, Qingdao drew his short sword from his waist and thrust it towards Cangban.
Zang Ban was somewhat surprised. He never expected that Meng Yanzhi would be so polite when she didn't know his identity, but then order someone to attack her after she found out. How interesting!
He quickly retreated, dodging the deadly attack of the light blade, and the two began to fight.
Qingdao was the most outstanding bodyguard trained by Xiao Xingyuan. Although Cangban was highly skilled in martial arts, he was no match for Qingdao and was slashed twice in no time!
At this point, Cang Ban's personal bodyguards couldn't take it anymore and rushed out to exchange blows with Qing Dao.
Zang Ban completely ignored his own wounds, and looked at Meng Yanzhi with a half-smile: "Little girl, do you really want me to die?"
"You deserve to die!" Meng Yanzhi shouted coldly, gripping the sharp knife hidden in her sleeve.
Seeing this, Zang Ban was even more confused, so he strode forward to ask him what was going on. However, Meng Yanzhi reacted quickly, pulled out a sharp knife, and stabbed it fiercely into his chest.
"you!"
Zang Ban took two steps back in disbelief, stared at the knife in his chest, spat out a mouthful of blood, and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
The guards, disregarding their fight with Qingdao, rushed over, picked up Cangban, and ran away.
"Return to the palace."
Meng Yanzhi composed herself, took Qingdao's hand, and they walked together toward the palace.
Qingdao finally came to his senses: "Young master, this...this man is a prince, have we caused trouble?"
"Who saw us?" Meng Yanzhi spread her hands. "Weren't we in the palace all day, waiting for His Majesty?"
This...this is possible?
Qingdao looked at Meng Yanzhi and even felt a little unfamiliar with her. He couldn't believe that Meng Yanzhi could say such shameless things.
Meng Yanzhi was very confident and self-assured. After returning home, she immediately dressed up and transformed into the elegant and noble Empress.
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