Seeing Ning Yuyuan's inexplicable cold laugh, Chen Xiao was filled with confusion, and his words unconsciously carried a hint of displeasure: "I don't think there was anything wrong with what I said just now. You hate Yechao, yet you insist on staying here. That's your freedom, and I have no intention of interfering. I was just stating the objective facts. How could I have offended you for no reason?"
Seeing the anger in Chen Xiao's tone, Yin Yuyao quickly reached out and took her hand, patting it gently a few times in an attempt to soothe her emotions.
Ning Yuyuan witnessed this scene, her expression gradually calming down. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "I apologize, Your Majesty. I lost control of my emotions just now."
Seeing this, Yin Yuyao sighed softly: "But your stubborn insistence on staying here might bring you more danger. The situation in the Night Dynasty is extremely delicate right now, with various forces secretly stirring up trouble. If your temple is unfortunately dragged into it..."
Ning Yu clenched her fists tightly and said resolutely, "I will deal with it carefully. Although I am just an ordinary person, I will not be afraid of those things."
Chen Xiao stared at her, a hint of worry in his eyes: "Do you know that your attitude might be used by someone with ulterior motives, turning you into a pawn against our royal family?"
Ning Yuyuan's eyes were firm, and she responded without hesitation: "I only do what I believe is right, and I will never be easily swayed by others."
Ning Yuyuan refused to reveal the reason for her hatred of the Night Dynasty royal family and the Night Dynasty. Seeing this, Chen Xiao wisely chose not to ask any further questions, and Yin Yuyao also tacitly stopped mentioning it.
The conversation between the three of them suddenly came to an impasse. After a period of oppressive silence, Ning Yuyuan used the excuse of preparing medicine for Yin Yuyao to get up and leave the table.
Yin Yuyao possesses an immortal body, and her internal injuries had already healed.
The reason she didn't refuse Ning Yuyuan's offer was that she happened to have something to discuss with Chen Xiao alone, and it would be more convenient for her to act without Ning Yuyuan's presence.
After Ning Yu left, Chen Xiao slowly suppressed his anger and turned to Yin Yuyao with a smile, abruptly asking, "How was it?"
Yin Yuyao looked back at her and replied briefly, "Excellent."
After that, the two fell silent, and the room returned to quiet, with only the tranquil atmosphere spreading quietly in the air.
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The four of them stayed at Ning Yuyuan's home for a few days.
While Yin Yuyao was leisurely recuperating from her internal injuries, she was also carefully discussing long-term plans with Chen Xiao.
They all knew that with the unexpected exposure of the matter of internal strength, the fake S would definitely do everything in his power to track down Yin Yuyao. In that case, the peaceful days of the past would probably be gone forever, and it was now urgent to make a comprehensive plan in advance.
Although Chen Xiao had already explained the connection between Ning Yuyuan and the temple to Ye Yu and Chao Yuan, he deliberately omitted Ning Yuyuan's identity information during the explanation.
Even so, based solely on the existing explanations, Ye Yu and Chao Yuan still keenly sensed something unusual.
Ning Yuyuan knew that the emperor might be among them and that everyone was in danger, but she did not take the initiative to show herself and lend a helping hand until she noticed that Yin Yuyao was present, at which point she stepped forward to help.
Their rejection of the royal family is already quite obvious.
Despite Chen Xiao's vehement denials and repeated attempts to defend himself, Ye Yu and Chao Yuan stubbornly persisted in their judgment.
They bear the heavy responsibility of protecting Chen Xiao and Yin Yuyao, and will not allow them to suffer even the slightest harm.
Therefore, this incident made Ye Yu and Chao Yuan more wary of Ning Yuyuan.
In the past few days, they have been like ghosts lurking in the shadows, keeping a close eye on Ning Yuyuan's every move and remembering all her actions, fearing that she might secretly harm Chen Xiao and Yin Yuyao.
Beneath this seemingly calm surface, undercurrents are actually surging.
Ning Yuyuan also keenly sensed the watchful eyes of Ye Yu and Chao Yuan, which felt like thorns in her back. Although she felt helpless and resentful, she could only silently endure it, hoping that they would understand as soon as possible that she had no ill intentions.
As Chen Xiao and Yin Yuyao discussed countermeasures, they gradually realized that if they wanted to protect themselves and find the truth in the coming storm, they not only had to deal with external enemies, but also resolve internal suspicions and conflicts.
Therefore, Chen Xiao decided to find a suitable opportunity to let Ye Yu and Chao Yuan have a good talk with Ning Yuyuan, and try to resolve the knots in their hearts.
However, just as they were making preparations, a sudden clamor of horses' hooves broke the brief tranquility outside the temple, seemingly foreshadowing a new crisis.
Chen Xiao, Yin Yuyao, Ye Yu, and Chao Yuan quickly became alert. The four exchanged glances, and all saw seriousness in each other's eyes.
Chen Xiao said in a low voice, "The visitors seem hostile. Let's go out and see what's going on."
As they emerged from the temple, they saw a group of mysterious figures dressed in black riding tall horses, surrounding the temple.
The leader was masked, revealing only a pair of eyes that gleamed with a cold light.
"Hand over Ning Yuyuan!" His voice was deep and cold, echoing in the air with an unquestionable authority.
Ning Yuyuan?
The four exchanged glances. Were they here to see Ning Yuyuan?
Upon seeing this, Ye Yu and Chao Yuan stepped forward simultaneously, blocking Chen Xiao and Yin Yuyao. Ye Yu shouted, "Who are you? How dare you cause trouble here!"
The leader of the men in black sneered, "Who we are is not important. What's important is that we must take Ning Yuyuan away today!"
Just then, Ning Yuyuan happened to walk out of the house and frowned slightly when she saw the scene.
She knew full well that these people were no ordinary gangsters, and that there must be a bigger conspiracy behind them.
Chen Xiao said softly to Ning Yuyuan, "They're coming for you. We can't just sit here and wait to die."
Ning Yu nodded slightly. Although she was not afraid of fighting, she did not want to implicate others.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the men in black suddenly launched an attack. They drew their long swords and charged towards the group on horseback.
Ye Yu and Chao Yuan immediately went to meet them and began fighting with the man in black.
Swords clashed, sparks flew, and shouts of battle instantly filled the area around the temple.
Chen Xiao observed the battle from the sidelines. She noticed that the men in black were extremely well-coordinated and highly trained, which made her increasingly worried.
Ning Yuyuan quietly circled around to one side of the temple, hoping to find a weakness in these people and assist Ye Yu and Chao Yuan from the side.
Yin Yuyao no longer concealed her strength. She unleashed her unique internal energy technique, pushing out with both palms, and a powerful force sent the approaching man in black flying.
But the men in black seemed to keep coming, one group falling as another surged in.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Ye Yu was caught off guard and slashed in the arm by a man in black, causing blood to splatter out.
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