"Blatant robbery, yet so hypocritical." Nie Zuier withdrew her hand, stepped forward slowly, her sharp edge fully revealed.
Seeing this, Uncle Nie the Second and Uncle Nie the Third, without saying a word, took a step back and raised their hands behind them, "Since our niece says so, we uncles can't explain further, then..."
"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
Suddenly a loud shout was heard outside the hall, and Uncle Nie paused.
Even Xie Lingqin, who was hiding in the corner, trembled slightly.
What is the Crown Prince doing here?
Fuyue Casino is a powerful force in Jiang Hu's faction. Even the most powerful and wealthy only dare to associate with it in secret, let alone the Crown Prince, who, although no one talks about it now, is well known to most people and is not favored by the Emperor.
At this moment, everyone in the mourning hall immediately sheathed their swords and looked towards the entrance.
The man who arrived calmly with only one guard.
Like a handful of snow, it exudes coldness; the autumn wind embraces the moon, yet it is not to be profaned.
A white jade hair ornament, a black robe, and a pair of cold, deep phoenix eyes—his aura was silently sharp and imposing.
That was the innate nobility of a king in a high position, and the ability to be so handsome as to be captivating.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Therefore, they all knelt in respect.
Nie Zuier lowered her head and said, "I never expected His Highness the Crown Prince to arrive. I am honored, and my father is blessed."
"When a person dies, all is emptiness; may they rest in peace." Yuwen Yao walked over, not asking anyone to rise and pay their respects, but instead slowly stepped forward, took the paper money from the side, and gently placed it in the brazier.
Every movement made people hold their breath, afraid to even breathe.
"My father's funeral today has touched the Crown Prince's heart." After a long pause, Nie Zuier was the first to stand up and said softly, "I think my uncles and elders are also grateful."
These words were loaded with meaning. Yuwen Yao glanced at her, his phoenix eyes flashing with a faint light. "Oh? If that's the case, then why does it seem like things aren't peaceful here?"
"Your Highness... Your Highness, we are currently dealing with family matters," Uncle Nie replied hastily, raising his head.
"Family matters?" The Crown Prince didn't look at him, but instead twirled his fingers, his tone deep and unfathomable. "Whether it's a family matter or a private matter, this is the capital of Beirong, this is a mourning hall, and the deceased should be treated with utmost respect."
Uncle Nie's heart sank, and he quickly put on an awkward smile, "Your Highness is right, I would never dare to act presumptuously here."
"Good to know."
The crown prince then straightened his sleeves and glanced at a certain spot in the mourning hall.
Xie Lingqin was immediately startled.
Has the Crown Prince discovered her?
They wouldn't wring her out, would they? That guy's inhuman, petty, and narrow-minded...
"You need to broaden your mind," Xie Lingqin said as she was pondering.
He spoke to everyone, and after saying that, he went straight out of the mourning hall.
However, Xie Lingqin felt that those words were spoken to her.
Of course, even after the Crown Prince left, the atmosphere in the mourning hall was even more tense than before. No one dared to make a move. Uncle Nie the Second stood there without moving, and beside him, Uncle Nie the Third, with his fat face, and a group of his subordinates also dared not make a move.
Nie Zuier glanced at them as if they didn't exist, then looked behind her and said, "Arrange the burial."
"Yes, Miss."
The procession departed, with the coffin in the center.
Nie Zuier followed the coffin out of the mourning hall.
Behind them, Uncle Nie the Second and Uncle Nie the Third both led their men to follow.
They all looked sad, but each had their own thoughts.
Delivering a coffin requires leaving the city.
Once you leave the city, you don't need to worry about anyone anymore.
With so few people, how could Nie Zuier possibly be alive?
Xie Lingqin, dressed in men's clothing, followed behind the crowd, her mind racing. She sensed something amiss beside her, turned her head, and saw a familiar face not far away.
White jade.
That pale-faced young man.
At this time, some civilians also followed behind the procession.
Is this about saving the person you love or taking your virginity?
The funeral procession had just left the city and entered a mountain forest.
The fighting begins.
Nie Zuier was not one to sit idly by and wait for death; it seemed she had prepared an ambush beforehand, and her own martial arts skills were not weak. However, it was obvious that Second Master Nie and Third Master Nie were also prepared.
The once gloomy, overcast forest was instantly stained red with blood.
Xie Lingqin and Bai Yu had somehow gotten together and were hiding in a big tree.
"What are you doing here?" Bai Yu asked.
Xie Lingqin glanced at him. "Let's see if there's any business opportunity."
"Business opportunity?"
"Hmm." Xie Lingqin was too lazy to explain, and slightly raised her chin, gesturing for Bai Yu to look down.
At this point, the two sides were clearly evenly matched.
Uncle Nie the Second and Uncle Nie the Third are highly skilled in martial arts, and Nie Zui'er is no less capable.
Regardless of who wins this match, Fu Yue Casino will suffer a major blow in the future. Perhaps this is exactly what some people want to see.
But the Crown Prince's appearance today...
Xie Lingqin suddenly understood. The Crown Prince had indeed shown his face, but it was precisely because of that that he dared not make a move in the mourning hall and instead went outside the city.
While it seemed like they wanted to avoid polluting the capital, they actually gave Nie Zuier a chance to escape.
Once outside the city, Nie Zuier had countless ways to escape.
It seems the Crown Prince and Fu Yue Casino have a connection.
Or perhaps, this crown prince also has a thing for Nie Zuier?
Or perhaps...
Was she also eaten by Nie Zui'er?
For some reason, Xie Lingqin got goosebumps all over her body, and her gaze suddenly turned to Bai Yu.
Her gaze was so malicious and sinister that Bai Yu raised an eyebrow at her and said, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a handsome man before?"
"Handsome man, aren't you going to help your sweetheart?"
"Don't talk nonsense about someone you have a sweetheart for."
"Oh, look, Nie Zuier has been stabbed and is bleeding a lot. The wound is near the ribcage, it must be very painful... her abdomen... that's a vital wound..."
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