Chapter 76 The Prince Who Failed to Revolt
Zhang Xiaojia woke up and looked at He Fei's big dark circles under his eyes, feeling helpless.
Zhang Xiaojia: "What are you worried about?"
He Fei: "You. I'm worried about you. You're too soft-hearted and too moral. You've never stained your blood in so many worlds."
Zhang Xiaojia was speechless: "Are you stupid? Is killing something to be proud of? What's wrong with completing the plot without killing anyone? Do you have to kill people to feel good? I live in a peaceful era. Isn't it normal for me not to dare to kill people?"
When He Fei heard Zhang Xiaojia's words, he paused for a moment, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
He sighed softly, reached out and stroked her cheek, his tone low and gentle: "Jiaer, you are right, killing is never something to be proud of. I don't want your hands to be stained with blood, and I don't want you to experience those...dirty things."
Zhang Xiaojia looked at him with a hint of helplessness and heartache in his eyes. "Then why are you still worried? You know, I never want to get involved in those things of fighting and killing. Whether we are in this world or in other worlds, why do we have to resort to violence when we can resolve things peacefully?"
He Fei was silent for a while, his eyes gradually becoming deep: "What I'm worried about is not that you dare not kill, but...this world does not always give us the opportunity to choose. Sometimes, even if you don't kill, others will not let you go. I don't want you to fall into danger because of your soft heart."
Zhang Xiaojia frowned and reached out to hold He Fei's hand: "He Fei, I know what you are worried about. But you have to believe me, I am not the kind of person who is defenseless. I have my own bottom line and my own principles. If it really comes to the last resort, I will not sit and wait for death. If the only option left is killing, I will kill. I am not a saint who would hurt me and the people around me for the sake of others."
He Fei looked at her, a trace of relief flashing in his eyes: "Jiaer, you are right. I just... don't want to lose you again. No matter which world we are in, you are the most important existence to me. I don't want to see you get hurt, and I don't want to see you fall into danger because of your soft heart."
Zhang Xiaojia smiled, leaned lightly on his shoulder, and said softly: "Don't worry, I won't let myself fall into that kind of situation. Besides, I will protect you."
He Fei was amused by her words. He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, and said softly: "Yes, you will protect me, and I will always protect you. No matter which world we are in, I will be by your side."
Zhang Xiaojia closed her eyes, a smile on her lips: "Then don't worry. We still have a lot of things to do in this world. We can't always live in fear, right? Besides, didn't you say Jiangnan is beautiful? I'm still waiting to see it."
He Fei nodded, his tone gradually becoming more relaxed: "Okay, after we finish dealing with the matter in Xiangyang, we will continue to head south. The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is indeed beautiful, you will definitely like it."
Zhang Xiaojia raised his head, his eyes filled with anticipation. "It's settled then. Hurry up, I'll wait. Let's go walk around Xiangyang City and see the ancient Xiangyang City."
He Fei smiled and pinched her nose: "Okay, I'll go check it out later, you take someone with you."
The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere finally relaxed.
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Just then, there was a soft knock on the door. Ah Da's voice came softly, "Your Highness, there's news."
He Fei's expression instantly turned serious: "Jia Jia, do you want to go and listen together?"
Zhang Xiaojia nodded.
He Fei and Zhang Xiaojia stood up and left the room. Ah Da stood outside the door, his expression solemn. He whispered, "Your Highness, the Wude Division has sent word that the woman in white... is indeed the Fourth Imperial Concubine. She seems to have her own power within Xiangyang City, and our people cannot get close to her for the time being."
He Fei frowned, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes: "Keep watching her, don't act rashly. Also, find out her purpose in Xiangyang and see what she wants to do."
Ada nodded and quickly retreated.
Zhang Xiaojia smiled lightly, a sly look flashing in her eyes: "The appearance of the Fourth Imperial Concubine is definitely not accidental, her target is very likely you and me."
He Fei also smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in his smile: "I will never let anyone threaten your safety."
Zhang Xiaojia blinked, and spoke in a casual tone as if discussing an insignificant matter: "Then I'll go meet Fourth Sister-in-law?"
He Fei frowned and refused without hesitation: "No."
Zhang Xiaojia didn't take it seriously and continued, "The late emperor poisoned the emperor to pass the throne to the fourth prince. I found the eldest princess and the young uncle, surrounded the entire palace, and tricked the fourth sister-in-law into sending her child to the palace. You killed the fourth prince and all of his children. The fourth prince is dead, but her child is dead too. She should hate me even more."
She paused, her tone still calm, yet with unquestionable determination: "He Fei, make a quick decision. You take people to wipe out her forces, and I'll go meet her."
He Fei's eyes suddenly darkened, and his tone was filled with suppressed anger: "Jia Jia, you know she hates you to the core, why do you still want to meet her? It's too dangerous!"
Zhang Xiaojia smiled, reached out and gently patted the back of He Fei's hand, his tone gentle but firm: "It is precisely because she hates me that I have to go see her. Fourth sister-in-law is the kind of person who can only hide in the dark and calculate. Since she dared to show up in Xiangyang City, it means that she has made preparations. Instead of letting her plan in the dark, why not I take the initiative and see what she wants to do."
He Fei was silent for a moment, a trace of struggle flashing in his eyes: "But... I can't let you take risks. You know the methods of the Fourth Princess. She hates you to the core and will never let you go easily."
Zhang Xiaojia shook her head, her tone filled with helplessness. "Back in the palace, it was the original owner who orchestrated that scheme and saved the emperor's life. Fourth sister-in-law hates me because I deceived her and caused her to lose her child. But she also knows that I'm not someone who's defenseless."
She paused and looked at He Fei with a firm gaze: "Besides, I know Fourth Sister-in-law better than you. She hates me. My appearance will reveal her flaws, so you can take action."
He Fei still frowned, obviously not agreeing with her plan: "Jiaer, you are too soft-hearted. She hates us, hates us to the core, and she will never give up easily."
Zhang Xiaojia: "He Fei, I know you are worried about me. But some things have to be done by someone. I don't want to see innocent people involved in this dispute anymore. Fourth sister-in-law's power has been rooted in Xiangyang City for a long time. If we act rashly, it will only put more people in danger."
She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the dimly lit Xiangyang City in the distance. Her tone gradually became firm: "I went to see her, not to ask for her forgiveness, but to give her a choice."
He Fei looked at her frail figure, a complex emotion welling up in his heart. He knew that Zhang Xiaojia was soft-hearted, had a strong sense of morality, and was unwilling to hurt others easily.
But he also knew that the appearance of the Fourth Princess was definitely not a good person, and her target might very well be Zhang Xiaojia's life.
He walked behind her, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and whispered, "Jiaer, if you insist on going, I'll go with you."
Zhang Xiaojia shook her head, her tone gentle but firm: "No. Sister-in-law will only be more angry when she sees you. She hates you and hates you for killing her child. If you are there, things will only get worse."
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