Dark clouds were surging in Xiao Zhao's eyes.
He had always known that there was a secret passage in the palace. Since the entire capital and the palace were sealed off, he had people take the opportunity of the disinfection to conduct a thorough search.
But just like the jade seal, this secret passage has never been found.
Seeing how calm Xiao Xian was, and considering the favor that Emperor Kang and the Empress Dowager had shown him over the years, he might have known the location of this secret passage all along.
The eldest princess had actually been helping Xiao Xian to deceive them.
His eyes became increasingly gloomy, and the veins on his forehead bulged.
"Brother, at this point, if you are willing to take the initiative to admit your mistake, I can plead with our father for mercy!"
Xiao Zhao's mind suddenly rang with the words that Emperor Kang had said to him.
He was not Emperor Kangdi's biological son at all. To him, his existence was a disgrace to the royal family.
There is no way Kangdi would let him live!
Just as the queen said, once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. All he can do now is to subdue Xiao Xian as soon as possible.
As soon as this thought came into his mind, he grasped the sword and attacked Xiao Xian.
Xiao Xian dodged sideways, and the Grand Princess also attacked Xiao Zhao with a sword.
The people brought by Xiao Zhao intercepted the Grand Princess. For a moment, the entire Grand Princess's mansion was in chaos with the noise of ping-pong.
Blood was flowing and the air was filled with the smell of blood.
Xiao Xian stabbed Xiao Zhao's shoulder with a sword, and the sharp pain made Xiao Zhao's pupils constrict.
"Are you still not admitting defeat?" Xiao Xian's eyes were cold, like a king standing high above everyone else.
Xiao Zhao coughed twice and his face turned pale due to the continuous bleeding.
He looked at Xiao Xian with a dull look in his eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "Xiao Xian, I'm afraid you don't know one thing yet, right?"
"Big brother, I'll give you one last chance. If you surrender immediately, I can spare your life!" Xiao Xian's voice was as cold as ice.
Xiao Zhao suddenly laughed out loud, looking up to the sky: "My mother told me that among these princes, there is one who is not my father's biological son, and that person is you!"
Xiao Xian did not believe what Xiao Zhao said.
"I know exactly how my father has treated me over the years!"
It's just that he didn't like the throne, and he resented Emperor Kang for taking in so many concubines even though he clearly loved his mother the most, and even for allowing the queen to hurt him without even investigating.
If it weren't for the little Qu Li who saved him, he might have died long ago.
Xiao Zhao sneered, "You are just the child of the woman that father loves the most. Have you forgotten the saying 'Love the woman and love the dog'?"
He knew that when facing Xiao Xian, after all the threats in their hands became ineffective, the only way left for him was death.
What's more, he is not a legitimate prince, and Emperor Kang might even tear him into pieces.
Compared to such a tragic death, he would rather die under Xiao Xian's sword!
However, he had been jealous of Xiao Xian for so many years, and he was unwilling to accept the fact that Xiao Xian was favored by so many emperors.
As long as a seed of doubt is planted in Xiao Xian's heart, with his arrogant character, the throne will never fall into his hands.
As for whether he would go to Conti to verify, the answer is naturally - no!
How could he allow his mother to become the topic of conversation after her death?
At this moment, Xiao Zhao's eyes were full of madness.
He laughed sarcastically and continued in a low voice, "Your mother already had a beloved before entering the palace. After entering the palace, the two of them..."
"Bang--"
A heavy punch landed on Xiao Zhao's face, and blood instantly flowed out from the corner of his mouth.
The Grand Princess frowned, not understanding what Xiao Zhao had said that had irritated Xiao Xian.
Xiao Xian threw another punch, which fell again.
Xiao Zhao's lower body was unstable, he staggered back several steps and fell to the ground.
Xiao Xian's eyes were red, like a Shura crawling out of hell.
He threw punch after punch, each one hitting the flesh.
The Grand Princess could not hear what they were saying. She could only see the hatred in Xiao Xian's eyes and Xiao Zhao's mouth opening and closing, as if she was saying something to him.
Xiao Xian had murderous intentions.
There was no fear in Xiao Zhao's eyes, only the pleasure of revenge.
Her heart trembled violently, she subdued the last guard, and holding the bloody soft sword, she rushed towards Xiao Xian.
Xiao Zhao was completely speechless at this moment, but his eyes were still full of sarcasm and mockery.
The Grand Princess grabbed Xiao Xian's shoulders and said, "Xian, if you keep hitting me, someone will die!"
Xiao Xian didn't react at all and continued waving his fists.
Xiao Zhao had already fainted, but in Xiao Xian's eyes, his lips were still moving and he was saying words that humiliated Concubine Rong.
The eldest princess could no longer persuade him, and when his fist fell again, she grabbed his wrist tightly.
"Ah Xian!"
Xiao Xian finally came back to his senses.
The candle flame flickered violently in his eyes, but the eldest princess clearly saw death in his eyes.
Her eyebrows jumped fiercely, and she asked with concern: "Ah Xian, what did Xiao Zhao say to you just now?"
Even when he divorced Qu Li, she had never seen Xiao Xian like this.
It was like the soul had been completely sucked out, leaving only a shell.
"Ah Xian, please say something!"
There was a chaotic sound of footsteps outside, and the eldest princess didn't know whether they were from Xiao Zhao's men or Xiao Xian's men.
The door of the mansion was wide open and the deputy leader rushed in with his men.
Seeing Xiao Zhao’s face almost turned into a pig’s head, his Adam’s apple rolled.
"Prince Chen, the Empress Dowager has been moved out of the palace, along with Princess Yehua and Princess Changle."
Xiao Xian didn't react at all.
The deputy pavilion master looked at the eldest princess inquiringly.
Could it be that he had a fight with Xiao Zhao and turned himself into a fool?
The Grand Princess was very sure that Xiao Zhao must have said something to Xiao Xian.
Moreover, this incident was a heavy blow to Xiao Xian.
"Where is the emperor?" she asked.
"The Emperor is currently in the Yikun Palace."
The Grand Princess nodded and said, "Please help me take care of Ah Xian."
The palace must be in complete chaos now, and she must go there immediately.
"Master should keep an eye on the Queen, Grand Princess, don't worry."
"When everything is settled, I will personally ask the Emperor for permission to bestow the award."
"These are all what Miss Qu meant."
Thinking of Qu Li and then looking at Xiao Xian, the Grand Princess couldn't help feeling a little regretful.
If Xiao Xian had not mistakenly recognized his savior, he and Qu Li could be considered a perfect match.
"Grand Princess?"
The deputy pavilion master's gentle call brought her thoughts back from their wandering thoughts.
She nodded, "I'll leave this to you!"
"You're so polite, Grand Princess!"
The eldest princess hurried into the palace.
She didn't expect that Xiao Xian would choose to take action tonight, and she would not even know about it.
The atmosphere in the palace, which was originally heavily guarded, was now even more tense than before.
However, Xiao Zhao's people had already been replaced by some unfamiliar faces.
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