Chapter 336: Emperor Nan Zhao is more cunning than expected
When Xiao Nanyan walked out of the Nanzhao Palace, Han Xiao was already waiting outside the vermilion lacquer gate, leading the snow-capped black horse.
Seeing him come out with a gloomy face, Han Xiao's eyes were filled with anxiety:
"Your Majesty, have you seen Xi Yan?"
“No.”
Han Xiao was slightly startled: "Last night, on the rooftop..."
Xiao Nanyan climbed onto the horse, his hair beneath the jade hairpin blown messily by the wind:
"The person on the rooftop last night was Xi Yan, but the person in Xuanzheng Hall today was not her."
"Xie Zhen actually dared to deceive the prince, how despicable." The veins on Han Xiao's arm that was holding the sword bulged, and the black iron wrist guard made the reins rattle.
Xiao Nanyan looked back towards the direction of the Nanzhao Palace, his eyes gleaming coldly like icy shatters:
"The Emperor of Nan Zhao is more cunning than imagined. But one thing is certain—"
"What?"
"Xiyan must be Princess Nanzhao, and Manluo is indeed with her."
Han Xiao was shocked: "How can the prince be so sure?"
Xiao Nanyan snorted coldly:
"My Yanyan is a peerless beauty, unrivaled in the world. How could the Emperor of Nan Zhao find a body double with her appearance and demeanor overnight? It must be Manluo's doing."
Han Xiao suddenly realized: "Xuanyan Guzhuangshu?"
Xiao Nanyan was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "At first I only suspected it, but now I can be sure."
"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"
Xiao Nanyan let out a long sigh: "Let's leave here first, wait for Mo Ren to come back and see how he finds out."
"yes!"
The two men whipped their horses and galloped forward.
After walking three or five miles, I suddenly heard the sound of dense horse hooves behind me.
Xiao Nanyan turned his horse's head and took a closer look:
From a distance, Helian Feng and Chu Jin, along with dozens of secret guards, were chasing closely from behind.
"Your Highness, why are they coming to Nanzhao as well?" Han Xiao couldn't help but tighten his grip on the sword at his waist.
Xiao Nanyan sneered, "I'm afraid someone tipped them off before I left the capital. Tianqi is full of my spies, so they don't dare to act rashly, so they plan to ambush us in Nanzhao territory."
"I'll stop them right away!"
“No need.”
Xiao Nanyan waved his hand and said, "The Emperor of Nan Zhao is eager to see me and Helian Feng fighting each other. Right now, it is more important to find Xi Yan and avoid unnecessary disputes. Go into the mountains and get rid of them."
"yes!"
Before he finished speaking, the two men suddenly kicked their horses' bellies, and the horses rushed towards the distant mountains and forests like an arrow.
…
Helian Feng and Chu Jin chased into the depths of the dense forest, but could no longer see Xiao Nanyan.
Chu Jin pulled the reins, his red robe rustling in the wind.
"This Xiao Nanyan slipped away so quickly, are we just going to let him go like this?"
"He can't leave."
Helian Feng's fingertips gently stroked the white jade carvings on the saddle:
"Xiyan is still in Nanzhao, how could he be willing to leave?"
Chu Jin was slightly startled:
"Hasn't it been confirmed that Princess Zhaoning is not Xiyan?"
Helian Feng suddenly reined in his horse and turned around, staring at Chu Jin, with a bit of paranoid heat in his eyes:
"The Princess Zhaoning in Xuanzheng Hall today is not Xiyan, but the Princess Zhaoning on the Wangtian Terrace last night is the real Xiyan!"
"Why is Your Majesty so sure?"
Helian Feng asked back: "Would you mistake Zisha?"
Chu Jin clenched the reins tightly, gritting his teeth:
"Even if she turns to ashes, I will recognize her!"
"So am I!"
Helian Feng looked up at the direction of the Nanzhao Palace, his Adam's apple rolling slightly:
"How could I not recognize every move, every frown and every smile of a woman I loved deeply?"
His voice trembled slightly:
"I love her, I respect her, and I only want her to fall in love with me willingly. I've been sleeping with her for over two months, and I've never crossed the line in the slightest. Even though she was severely injured by Xiao Nanyan's arrow, and had a high fever and was unconscious for three days, shaking like a ball, I still felt sorry for her and held her in my arms every night. Even the rhythm of her breathing is engraved in my heart."
Helian Feng slowly closed his eyes: "I have never been so eager to fall in love with a woman. In those two months, I had many opportunities to take her by force, but I never did so. Even though she was pregnant with Xiao Nanyan's child, she was still so pure in my heart, but..."
Helian Feng sighed softly, hiding the hatred and resentment in his eyes, and there was still a trace of - deep infatuation.
At this moment, Chu Jin's heart was boiling with anger because of Helian Feng's words.
If the Princess Zhaoning on the Wangtian Terrace yesterday was Xiyan, the one in Xuanzheng Hall today must be a fake. Someone must have applied the Xuanyan makeup technique to this substitute.
Then, Manluo must also be in Nanzhao Palace!
Chu Jin was extremely angry and immediately turned his horse around.
"What are you doing?" Helian Feng grabbed the sleeve of his red robe.
"Manluo must be in the palace too. I'm going to go into the palace and pull her out!" Chu Jin's eyes were filled with bloodshot.
"Could it be that she and that pretty boy Xie Zhan are hiding in the palace and living happily?"
"Confused!"
Helian Feng shouted:
"The Emperor of Nanzhao is using a substitute to cover up today because he is somewhat concerned about the diplomatic relations between the two countries and does not want to break off relations with us. Even if he really brought Xiyan to the palace today, do you think we can take her away with just a few of us? Don't forget, this is the Nanzhao Palace!"
He let go of his hand and spoke in a slightly slower tone:
"Do you think Xiao Nanyan isn't anxious? His Xiao family army was stationed in Qizhou for several years, close to Nanzhao, and their spies are a hundred times more informed than ours. Now, Xiyan is still alive. As long as she is in Nanzhao, he will take action sooner or later."
How could Chu Jin not know this? However, whenever he closed his eyes, he would imagine some disgusting scenes between Manluo and Xie Zhan. The fire in his heart almost burned through his chest, and he couldn't wait even a moment longer.
Helian Feng saw that he was extremely anxious and patted his shoulder:
"Be patient. The most urgent thing is to keep a close eye on Xiao Nanyan's whereabouts. Not only can we find Xiyan and Zisha, but we might also be able to find an opportunity..."
He ran his fingertips across his throat and smiled coldly:
"Give him a ride!"
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