Yes, why not kill the Northern Emperor? Given how ruthless he was towards Sister Qin, killing the Emperor and announcing his death, or saying that someone assassinated him...
Anything goes. Isn't this the fastest way to gain control of the world? Besides, the emperor is so despicable, so cruel, so inhuman, and so deserving of death by everyone.
Why didn't Yuwen Yao kill him?
Yu Qingyi's lips moved for a long time, but his eyes flickered and he couldn't say a word.
Nan Lingqin took in all the emotions on Yu Qingyi's face. "The sudden retreat of three cities, all of which are important cities with excellent terrain, makes me have to think more deeply." After saying this, Nan Lingqin suddenly sighed heavily.
"Am I... going to die?"
She said, "The Emperor holds that puppet and something else in his hands that can not only cause me pain, but also kill me."
Yu Qingyi's peach-colored eyes darkened, and her lips moved for a long time as she looked at Xie Lingqin, but she still didn't say anything.
"So, he pushed me away?" Nan Lingqin continued, "So, the poison he gave me was just to protect me..."
Yu Qingyi's eyelashes trembled slightly, her expression conflicted and complicated.
“Yu Qingyi…” Nan Lingqin suddenly sneered and shouted, “That’s so melodramatic, I don’t believe it for a second.”
With an almost growling roar, Nan Lingqin turned and left in anger.
Nan Lingqin left the city garrison, her lips pressed tightly together, and walked out of the city.
A thought suddenly popped into her head, but she wasn't sure what it was.
No matter what happens, it cannot erase what Yuwen Yao did to her. But at this moment, she needs an answer.
And Yuwen Yao will definitely give him that answer.
Galloping at full speed, displaying unparalleled agility.
Three days later, Nan Lingqin arrived in Crescent City.
The entire Crescent City was shrouded in solemn silence, but just one street away, one could see the bustling scene of the city.
Although she had heard about it, seeing it in person still made Nan Lingqin slightly startled.
When two countries are at war, they do not harm the common people. This was not only the case in Southern Qi, but also in Northern Rong.
Was Yuwen Yao, who was so ruthless and unscrupulous in his pursuit of imperial power, really so merciful?
...
Nan Lingqin successfully infiltrated Yuwen Yao's residence.
"Alas, the Crown Prince went to that high slope again today, every single day. I wonder what he's looking at."
At this moment, a young soldier relayed a message, and Nan Lingqin was slightly taken aback. She then heard another voice lower its voice.
"Shh! Let me tell you, the Crown Prince might be looking at that eldest princess of Southern Qi."
"You mean that Miss Xie from the General's Mansion before, not her..."
"Hey, keep your voice down. When I was on patrol the other day, I saw the Crown Prince painting a portrait of that Duke of Southern Qi. He looked... well, you can't imagine how forlorn he looked..."
"But the Crown Prince is currently at war with Southern Qi, and besides, it was the Crown Prince who initiated the burning of the Southern Qi's eldest princess at the stake..."
"We mere mortals can't understand this matter. Anyway, we just need to obey orders."
Nan Lingqin listened to their conversation, paused for a moment, then turned around and darted away.
...
At this moment, on a high slope in Crescent City, the moonlight shines down, and the scenery is desolate.
"Your Highness, the young master has already escorted the Empress back to the capital, and so far, the journey has been relatively safe."
"Um."
On the high slope, Tingfeng stood behind Yuwen Yao, paused after reporting, and then said with concern, "Your Highness, we should go back quickly. You haven't eaten anything all day. If this continues, your health will collapse..."
Yuwen Yao ignored him, only grunted again, his gaze still fixed on the distance, his eyes deep and vast, unfathomable to anyone.
"Your Highness, you exhausted your cloud-manipulating techniques and inner strength to save the young master, while the young master used up half of his inner strength to save you..."
Tingfeng seemed unsure of what to say, but looking at the white hairs mixed in with the prince's black hair, he suddenly felt a deep pang of heartache.
Your Highness, you are so noble and exceptionally talented, why were you born into the Northern Rong royal family?
Heaven has been unfair to you.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Nan Lingqin, who had found her way here, stood behind a tree, her expression cold and indifferent.
It turns out that he had exhausted his cloud-manipulation techniques to save Yuwen An, and Yuwen An had also saved him...
What a deep brotherly bond!
Nan Lingqin walked over step by step.
"Yu Wenyao."
She called out.
It felt like it had been a long time since I had called him by that name. This time, calling him by that name felt like it was tearing at the pain in my memory.
Yuwen Yao was startled, his gaze instantly turning away from the distance, almost mechanically turning back...
She was travel-worn and looked very tired, but her starry eyes stared at him intently, as if questioning him.
“Ling, Miss Lingqin…” Tingfeng was almost excited as he watched the person approach, but in a moment, he remembered something and immediately stood in front of the Crown Prince, “Miss Lingqin, the Crown Prince is in poor health, you, you mustn’t…”
"Get out of the way."
Yuwen Yao spoke up.
Tingfeng was taken aback, but still stepped back at Yuwen Yao's command.
Once Tingfeng stepped back, Yuwen Yao's entire face was revealed.
Even knowing, understanding, and imagining it, Nan Lingqin's heart still clenched slightly at that moment.
That handsome and refined man looked tired, his black hair mixed with white, and in just a few days he seemed to have aged ten years.
Is this retribution?
"Whoosh—"
Nan Lingqin suddenly closed in, drew her sword from Tingfeng's waist, and pointed it directly at Yuwen Yao's brow.
"Yuwen Yao, I'll give you a chance to explain."
She was aggressive, sharp, and cold.
Yuwen Yao remained unmoved, gesturing for Tingfeng to step back before saying, "Alright, then tell me, have you uncovered the secrets of the Yun Clan?"
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