Chapter 172 Anyone who dares to stop me today will be my enemy
Su Qinyao's gaze entangled Xiyan like a poisonous snake:
"What a beauty that brings disaster! A mere servant girl can actually stir up unrest in the imperial court and cause discord between two countries. Keeping you here will only bring disaster sooner or later! You, a woman, must not be allowed to stay!"
She waved her sleeves violently:
"Yan Feng! What are you still standing there for? Take this bitch down! If she dares to resist, kill her on the spot!"
Yan Feng received the order and this time he had no more scruples. The moment he drew his sword, the cold light reflected on Helian Feng's expression and he suddenly stopped Yan Feng with his arm and turned to plead again:
"Mother! I did not intend to disobey you, but..."
“That’s enough!”
Su Qinyao's well-maintained face was covered with dark clouds, and the Phoenix Chariot creaked in anger.
"Feng'er! The more you protect her, the more your mother will have to get rid of this source of trouble!"
Her eyes were bloodshot, and it seemed that she was really angry.
"Anyone who dares to stop me today will be my enemy."
Helian Feng's throat rolled, and he swallowed the unspoken argument back into his heart.
He also understood his mother's good intentions. She lured Xiao Nanyue out for him, and framed him with a random crime to clear the obstacles on his road to becoming emperor.
Looking at Su Qinyao's distorted face, he suddenly realized that if he continued to forcibly stop her, it would only make Su Qinyao even angrier, which would only trigger conflicts and sever the relationship between mother and son.
Everything she did, even risking punishment from her father when he returned, was ultimately for him.
However, if he stood by and watched at this moment, the only woman who moved his heart in this life would become a discarded pawn in the power game and would die at any moment.
The situation is now at a stalemate, like a trapped beast. If I move forward, I will disobey my mother and offend the emperor. If I retreat, I will have to watch her fall into eternal damnation. I am really in a dead end. How can I break it?
Su Qinyao leaned against the Nine Phoenix Golden Chariot, slowly and methodically fastened the phoenix-patterned armrests, and looked at Xi Yan again:
"I'll give you one last chance. Tell me who's behind your actions, or reveal all the secrets you know. As long as you're willing to speak, I'm not a heartless person and will spare your life."
At this moment, Xi Yan's hair was disheveled, yet her beauty could not be concealed. In the face of danger, her almond-shaped eyes were like those dipped in cold pond water, their clarity revealing an unyielding light:
"Your Majesty, even the best cook cannot cook without rice. As I said before, I know nothing. How can I answer?"
Although the voice was soft, it had the sound of metal and stone.
Su Qinyao sneered and waved her sleeves:
"A weak little servant girl, yet she possesses such courage. I wonder what benefits your master has promised you. You are so ungrateful, and your master has completely ignored you. You are nothing more than a discarded pawn. What's the point of keeping you around?"
As she spoke, she squinted her eyes and instructed Yan Feng:
"Get started!"
As she gave the stern order, the sword in Yan Feng's hand was unsheathed again!
Helian Shu and Su Wan stood beside the queen, with a smug smile in the corners of their eyes. For them, only when Xiyan's blood was splattered on the spot could they completely vent the resentment in their hearts.
Seeing Guan Yanfeng and his guards launching another fierce attack, Xie Zhan hurriedly raised the sword in his hand, ready to fight to the end.
But at this critical moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out:
"stop!"
Everyone's eardrums vibrated, and they all looked sideways, but saw the crowd parted, and the corners of black clothes rolled like dark clouds, and a figure came stepping on the ground full of broken light.
But his black hair was tied in a white jade crown, his eyebrows and eyes were as cold as a knife, and the python pattern embroidered with gold thread on his black brocade robe was faintly visible with his steps.
As he approached the Phoenix Chariot, the newcomer stood with his hands behind his back, his aura shrouded in frost. His sharp eyes slowly swept over the crowd, and his voice was as deep as if tempered iron:
"Today is really lively! A mere servant girl in this palace has actually caused such a big fuss in the imperial palace?"
Everyone looked at the figure walking against the light, their breathing almost stagnated.
The person who came was actually the Regent of Tianqi - Xiao Nanyan!
Xiyan looked at the familiar figure, her heart trembling suddenly: Why is he here? In today's situation, she is just the bait, and he is the big fish to be caught. How did he get here after so many obstacles and traps?
She felt a sour taste in her throat, but she saw Xiao Nanyue's eyes swept across her blood-stained clothes without stopping for a moment.
Xiao Nanyan walked forward slowly, stopped three steps in front of Su Qinyao's carriage, and bowed:
"Nan Yan greets his aunt."
When Su Qinyao saw Xiao Nanyan actually came here, her heart trembled.
She gave clear orders to set up the Nine Palaces Dragon Locking Formation at the palace gate. Others could be allowed in, but as long as Xiao Nanyan entered the palace, three hundred and sixty poison-tempered black iron nails were hidden in the eight trigrams, and one hundred and eighteen shadow guards were guarding with mechanical crossbows. Even if a bird flew by, it would not be able to return.
But the Xiao Nanyue in front of him was standing with his hands behind his back, seemingly unharmed. Did he enter the palace alone?
However, Su Qinyao was delighted. What if she passed the first level? Since you came to save the beauty, you fell into my trap and I could easily charge you with treason.
Xiao Nanyan, ah Xiao Nanyan, do you know that a tight net has been laid right here, and I will just give the order and you and that little bitch will be hacked to pieces!
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