Jiang Xinwei's face was as cold as frost.
"Have you ever thought about me? I traveled thousands of miles to your Wushui Kingdom, and you can't even tolerate a mere servant like me?"
The seventh prince was speechless.
"Since you came to my Wushui Kingdom, have I ever treated you poorly? What if you give up all your harem for me?"
Jiang Xinwei was so angry that she felt dizzy and disoriented.
"Anyone else is acceptable, but he saved me from danger. If I were to betray you, I would betray you in the future! You should think it over!"
This is a blatant threat.
The seventh prince was at a loss for words.
The maidservant accompanying her hurriedly said:
"Seventh Prince, this servant believes that what the Third Prince said is quite right. Young Master Xiao Ling saved the Third Prince's life. If you were to abandon your benefactor, you wouldn't have fallen in love with the Third Prince at first sight. Besides, the Imperial Minister's Mansion is so large that it is more than enough to accommodate Young Master Xiao Ling. Didn't the Phoenix Lord live with Consort He back then?"
Upon hearing this, the anger in the Seventh Prince's eyes slowly subsided.
He walked up to Xiao Ling, glanced at him, and sneered, "Since the Third Prince values you so much, I cannot disobey his orders, lest people say I am ungrateful. You may then proceed to the Imperial Minister's residence! Third Prince, are you satisfied now?"
Jiang Xinwei breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank you for your kindness, Seventh Prince. I will certainly not let you down!"
The seventh prince was somewhat moved, and his voice trembled slightly.
"I was too hasty just now and spoke without thinking. I hope you won't take it to heart."
The Seventh Prince apologized politely, and Jiang Xinwei's anger gradually subsided.
"I don't blame you! However, one cannot repay kindness with enmity, and ingratitude is not my custom, do you understand?"
"I understand. I will listen to Your Highness from now on. Would you like to come back with me?"
Jiang Xinwei glanced at Xiao Ling, her eyes showing a mixture of inquiry and helplessness.
Xiao Ling nodded.
"I will be there shortly. Thank you Your Highness and the Seventh Prince for your generosity in providing me with a place to stay."
The Seventh Prince and Jiang Xinwei left.
Xiao Ling watched the two figures disappear into the distance.
I know that my future path will be even more difficult.
The old nanny thought he knew nothing and said that Empress Feng had lived with Consort He.
But who is Xiao Ling?
Although he was born out of wedlock into a noble family, he was not ignorant or incompetent; he had already thoroughly investigated the affairs of the Wushui Kingdom.
When Feng Jun of Wushui Kingdom was still Zhao Shijun, he lived under Liu Guijun, and the two did indeed live in the same palace.
But……
Liu Guijun later died.
Zhao Shijun, however, rose through the ranks smoothly and ascended to the throne of Empress.
Nobody would believe there wasn't something fishy going on.
Entering the Imperial Mansion meant he would be confined to the inner chambers, embroiled in domestic power struggles every day. He had experienced this kind of life before when he was in the Marquis's Mansion, and he had vowed never to live like this again.
But……
"For the Third Prince!"
Tingyu stood silently to the side, then suddenly spoke up: "My lord, have you thought it through? Going in is easy, but coming out will be difficult. After all, this is the Kingdom of Wushui."
Xiao Ling remained silent.
She simply packed her things quietly.
That very night, they moved into the Imperial Minister's residence.
They moved into Huanxiang Pavilion.
He became a minor servant in the imperial household.
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frontier.
A scout rode his horse at breakneck speed toward the city gate, shouting as he rode.
"Quickly inform the general that the army of Wushui Kingdom is attacking! The army of Wushui Kingdom is attacking!"
Immediately, someone opened the city gate a crack.
The scout rode his horse, shouting the news all the way, and galloped into the general's mansion.
Upon hearing this, Guo Feng raised his arm and shouted, "All generals, listen to my command! Defend the city with me!"
War finally broke out between the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Wushui.
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