Chapter 51 Since you are my man, you must fulfill your duties!
Xiyan straightened her back and met Xiao Nanyan's gaze calmly:
"Your Highness, it's not that Xiyan has left her post without permission, it's just that her clothes are stained and unsightly."
Xiao Nanyan narrowed his eyes slightly, a strange look flashing across his face: "Is it because of Helian Shu?"
Xiyan's eyebrows trembled slightly: "The eldest princess has a good relationship with you. Xiyan is just a servant and dare not hinder the eldest princess and the prince from getting close!"
"Why, are you hoping that I will get close to the eldest princess?" There was a dark tide surging in his dark eyes, and his voice was low and suppressed.
Xiyan's heart skipped a beat, and when she looked up, she met Xiao Nanyan's oppressive gaze. She quickly knelt down and spoke cautiously:
"Your Highness, Xiyan is just a servant. How dare I presume to guess your feelings? I am just worried that my status is low and I am afraid that staying in the palace will offend the princess. I also don't want to cause trouble for Your Highness."
"As my palace maid, you should always be by my side and obey my orders." Xiao Nanyan seemed to be holding back a lot of anger:
"Xiyan, you are getting bolder and bolder!"
He took a step forward, his sleeves swirling with a strong wind. Xiyan was forced to step back unconsciously, but her chin was still firmly clamped by Xiao Nanyan:
"Is it that I let you leave the temple, and then come here to attract all sorts of admirers?"
Xiyan's eyes trembled, and her chin was pinched and hurt:
"Your Highness, Xiyan just came here to get some fresh air. She didn't want to be teased by the Sixth Prince. While we were talking, she ran into His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and his men."
"You still dare to get involved with Helian Ji, do you think your life is too long?"
Xiyan lowered her head, her fingers subconsciously clenching the hem of her skirt:
"Your Highness, the Sixth Prince was playing around and climbed up the rockery. He called out to me for help, so I rescued him. He then tried to push me into the stream, so I argued with him. Fortunately, there was no harm. The Sixth Prince is young, and I frightened him a few times, so I don't think he'll cause any more trouble..."
Xiao Nanyan snorted coldly, loosened his hand, and looked down at her condescendingly:
"Save him? You're kind-hearted! But don't forget, you're my man, and your every move will be noticed. If you're exposed because of these little things, I will never save you!"
"yes!"
The wind blew, making the pear blossoms on her temples flicker. Xiao Nanyue's gaze lingered on her for a moment, and finally he raised his hand and gently waved them away.
His Adam's apple rolled up and down, his expression complex and difficult to discern:
"If a woman is born with extreme beauty, she will inevitably attract others' covetousness. Since you are my woman, you must fulfill your duties!"
Xi Yan's breath was caught, and her eyelashes drooped:
"I understand!"
After a long silence, Xiao Nanyan curled his lips slightly:
"Tell me, if the Southern Zhao envoy Xu Jingzhen were assassinated in the palace today, would Helian Cong still be able to celebrate his fiftieth birthday?"
Xiyan's eyes were slightly startled, and then she understood what he meant:
"I understand!"
"Go back!"
Xiao Nanyue's low voice fell, and when he turned around, the wide hem of his robe swept across the bluestone steps, and the pear blossoms on the ground were blown up by the wind, like a group of frightened white butterflies, spinning in the air, and then fluttering down piece by piece.
Xiyan stood there, her bare hands tightly grasping the hem of her skirt, her knuckles trembling slightly. When he turned around, her tense body suddenly relaxed.
However, thinking about the meaning of Xiao Nanyue's words just now, his heart tightened again.
It goes without saying that he gave her another order, which was to take advantage of Helian Cong's fiftieth birthday banquet today to kill the Southern Zhao envoy Xu Jingzhen.
She understands the deep meaning behind it.
The participation of the Southern Zhao envoys in the birthday banquet of Emperor Tianqi should have been an opportunity to promote diplomatic relations between the two countries.
However, if Xu Jingzhen were killed, not to mention disrupting the celebration, the Southern Zhao Emperor would definitely pursue the matter. If things went wrong, the death of the envoy might even lead to war between the two countries!
In addition, there are many forces in the court that are secretly colluding with Nan Zhao. The assassination can force these hidden forces out, making it easier for Xiao Nanyan to catch them all in one fell swoop and consolidate his power in the court.
Once the war breaks out, Xiao Nanyan's Nanrui camp will withdraw from Xinzhou and retreat to Nanling, relying on the dangerous location of mountains and rivers, allowing Tianqi and Nanzhao to kill each other, and he will reap the benefits.
However, for Xiyan, she knew that this mission was full of deadly risks.
Today, the Purple Palace is crowded with dignitaries and court officials from all sides. It is crowded and noisy. Although it is possible to take advantage of the chaos, if the assassination fails, you will be caught on the spot if you are not careful.
It is very likely that Xiao Nanyue would find some excuse to use her as a scapegoat in order to protect himself and the Regent's Palace.
Even if Helian Cong had doubts about him, he would not dare to act rashly because he was afraid of the 200,000 troops in Nanrui Camp. If that happened, she would be the only one to die!
It seems that Xiao Nanyue had already planned to bring her into the palace today.
As a woman, it would be easier for her to succeed than Han Xiao and the others. Compared to the lively Man Luo, she was more cautious and less likely to reveal flaws. Therefore, she wanted to take a risky move inside the palace.
After all, who would have thought that someone would break through layers of defense in broad daylight and openly assassinate a Southern Zhao envoy?
Xiyan knew very well that once she was involved in this conspiracy, it would be like embarking on a thorny road of no return. If she made the slightest mistake, she would be doomed.
She raised her eyes to look at the tall and straight back of the man, the golden sunlight outlined his resolute features, so cold and ruthless, a cold smile appeared on her lips.
The royal family is the most ruthless, and powerful officials have always had few good intentions.
As he said, it was just a few sleeps!
Since you are a death warrior, you must fulfill your duties and obey the orders given by your master!
She sighed softly, dispelling her scattered emotions, hesitated for a moment, and then quickly followed.
The two walked one in front and one behind, their figures gradually disappearing into the swaying shadows of the trees outside Chunxi Cottage...
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