Chapter 39 Thank You, Prince, for Not Killing Me
In the Regent's Palace, inside Liuyunxuan.
The gilded candlesticks emitted a dim light, stretching the shadows of the people in the hall long and dark, making the atmosphere even more depressing and heavy.
Manluo knelt obediently on the cold ground, with beads of sweat on her forehead. She didn't dare to breathe and could only glance at Xiao Nanyan who was sitting in the main seat from time to time.
Han Xiao, Mo Ren, and Xi Yan all had stern expressions and stood on both sides with their hands hanging down. In the huge Liuyun Pavilion, it was so quiet that even the sound of breathing could be heard clearly.
"Who gave you the courage to go to Qiyun Pavilion and tease Helian Yu? Do you know that if Chu Jin hadn't arrived in time that day, Helian Yu would have been killed! You showed your true face, what would you do if Chu Jin found out in the future?"
The teacup in his hand fell onto the table neither lightly nor heavily. Driven by the powerful internal force, it shattered into pieces in an instant, and the tea splashed everywhere. It was obvious that he was really angry at this moment.
Manluo shuddered and explained hurriedly:
"Your Highness, please calm down! Although Helian Yu is frivolous and reckless, I didn't want to kill him, but I didn't expect Chu Jin to come with him. A while ago, Chu Jin almost humiliated Xi Yan. Moreover, this guy is the number one killer of the Helian clan. I just wanted to take this opportunity to bring him down! He is also to blame for the death of the Second Prince!"
Manluo took a deep breath and continued:
"As for revealing my true face, it was because the incident happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to disguise myself. But Chu Jin didn't recognize me!"
The ice in Xiao Nanyan's eyes had not yet dissipated:
"Chu Jin is known as the Poison King. His poison skills surpass yours, and he is very meticulous. I'm sure he has already suspected me!"
No matter how arrogant Manluo is, she loses her temper in front of Xiao Nanyue.
Like Xiyan, she was brought to the Regent's Palace by Xiao Nanyan when she was young. Five out of ten of her skills were taught by Xiao Nanyan, but she just liked to play with poison. Xiao Nanyan spared no expense to invite Sima Zhuyin from Southern Xinjiang to teach her poison skills.
Although they were infected with the Chizhong Gu, as long as they did not betray Xiao Nanyue throughout their lives, the Gu would never break out unless he activated the insect.
What Xiao Nanyue wants is their loyalty.
To be honest, Xiao Nanyue treated them harshly except in the training ground and when carrying out missions, but he never interfered with their whereabouts and did not restrict their behavior, so she developed her current temperament.
At this moment, Xiao Nanyan rebuked again:
"As a woman, you have disregarded propriety and morality, visiting brothels and engaging in sexual intercourse with male prostitutes. Such behavior is even worse than that of a man. This king, mindful of your past contributions, has indulged you frequently, but I didn't expect you to become even more reckless, completely forgetting the rules and duties of a member of the royal palace!"
When Manluo heard this, she couldn't help but refute:
"Your Majesty, I understand your teachings! But I'm a little dissatisfied. Why can men do things in this world that women can't? I've been embroiled in blood and gore all day long. Who knows when I'll die? I'm also a human being with emotions and desires. I didn't do anything. I just wanted to relax, listen to some music, and drink some tea!"
The atmosphere in the air became increasingly condensed. Han Xiao knew that this was the calm before the storm, and he hurriedly whispered to dissuade him:
"Manluo! Stop talking and beg for mercy from the prince!"
Then, he bowed and pleaded with Manluo:
"Your Majesty, Manluo is just like that. She's cheerful and easygoing. You mustn't bother with her!"
"Yes, Your Highness, since it's her first offense, please forgive her this time."
Xiyan stood there without moving. She knew Xiao Nanyan better than they did. If no one tried to persuade her, perhaps Manluo could still be saved. The more people came forward to dissuade and protect her, the more annoyed Xiao Nanyan became.
Sure enough, Xiao Nanyan smiled coldly, his eyes frightening:
"It seems that you all are of one mind and think that I am too harsh?"
Han Xiao and Mo Ren were so frightened that they dared not make a sound.
"You two, go down and receive thirty lashes! Punishment for talking too much! As for Manluo..."
Xiao Nanyan's eyes were so cold that it was chilling:
"You almost caused a disaster of epic proportions. If Helian Yu died, it would have been implicated, and all the hard work I'd put in over the years would have been wasted! I should have killed you with one blow, but considering your meritorious service in stealing the pearl, the death penalty can be spared, but you can't escape the punishment of life. Go down and receive a Heart-Scorching Pill!"
Manluo's face changed drastically when she heard this!
She knew that the burning pill would be like a thousand arrows piercing her heart, causing unbearable pain. But she didn't dare to resist and could only kowtow again:
"Thank you, Your Highness, for not killing me. Manluo is willing to accept the punishment!"
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