Chapter 116: Wolfish Ambition
After pondering for a moment, the young prince could no longer suppress the urge in his heart and immediately said, "You cannot go out!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Qingxue turned around and looked at the young emperor with a slightly dazed expression, but remained silent.
The young prince said coldly, "They're looking for you everywhere. If you go out like this, they'll just catch you red-handed."
Upon hearing this, Yi Qingxue kept pulling at each other with her two little hands, feeling extremely anxious and helpless, unable to speak for a moment.
The young emperor saw her actions and expressions and his heart clenched. He said, "Don't worry, I have a way to get you out."
Yi Qingxue's eyes lit up suddenly, as if she had grasped a lifeline, and she turned around and said, "You have a way?"
When the young prince saw her bright, watery eyes staring at him, his heart stirred. He stood up and said, "Wait for me in the room. I'll be right back." Then he opened the door and left.
Based on her intuition, Yi Qingxue chose to trust the young emperor without hesitation and waited patiently in the room. Looking at the room's decor and furnishings, she knew that the young emperor shared the same carefree and generous spirit.
A moment later, the young prince returned to his room, tossed a package over his shoulder, and said, "Change into these clothes, and I will send you out of the city directly."
Yi Qingxue took the package, hesitated for a moment, and then went into the inner room to change into a set of small-footed clothes.
Once the two were ready, they prepared to leave the city. Yi Qingxue said, "Young master, could you do me another favor?"
Young Emperor: "You speak."
Yi Qingxue: "I have another friend, he..."
The young prince interrupted, saying, "No need. Your friend has obviously escaped, and the Grandmaster is leading people to search for him."
Yi Qingxue found it hard to believe; if Yin Xiaosheng had already escaped, he couldn't possibly have abandoned her. But at that moment, she had no choice but to flee the city first.
After Yi Qingxue made her decision, the young prince led her out of the city, and no one questioned her along the way. Once outside the city gate, Yi Qingxue said, "Thank you for saving me, young master. I know I have no way to repay you, but I ask that you tell me your name, so that I may remember you forever."
The young emperor gazed at the sky in silence for a moment, then replied softly, "I have no name or surname; you can call me A-Feng."
Yi Qingxue smiled sweetly and said, "Alright then! Brother Feng! We'll take our leave now, please take care!" After saying that, she bowed and left.
Upon hearing the words "Brother A-Feng," the young prince felt an indescribable surge of affection. He spurred his horse forward and said, "Where do you live? I'll take you back. You're alone; you might encounter danger again." As he spoke, he pulled Yi Qingxue onto the horse's back.
As the two came into close proximity, Yi Qingxue's heart suddenly raced, and she said softly, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Afeng." She then told him the location, and the two ran all the way to the Ma residence.
In the Yi residence, Yin Xiaosheng woke up to find himself bound by chains and unable to move, which surprised and confused him.
"You're finally awake!"
Yin Xiaosheng recognized the voice. At first glance, he saw Yi Mingjian sitting calmly to the side, sipping his wine.
Yin Xiaosheng immediately asked, "Why are you binding me?"
Yi Mingjian: "I'm so sorry! My little sister is in their hands. Only you can save her, so I have no choice but to do it."
Upon hearing that Yi Qingxue was in trouble, Yin Xiaosheng struggled for a moment and then asked, "What can you do?"
Yi Mingjian: "As long as you tell me the mental cultivation method and sword manual for practicing the Frost Sword Technique, I can exchange for my little sister."
Yin Xiaosheng closed his eyes and said without hesitation, "Then release me, and I will write down the sword techniques and mental cultivation methods."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingjian stepped forward and said, "I'm truly sorry! I need to obtain the sword manual and mental cultivation method before I can release you. People are selfish, and I dare not gamble with my little sister's life. Please forgive me, Brother Yin."
Yin Xiaosheng sighed and said helplessly, "Never mind, Qingxue's safety is the most important thing. I'll write to you first."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingjian was secretly delighted and said, "Thank you very much, Brother Yin." He then removed Yin Xiaosheng's right hand.
Little did Yin Xiaosheng know that Yi Qingxue had already escaped and returned safely to the Ma residence. Yi Mingjian had risked his life to save him only to trick him into revealing the Cold Ice Sword Technique and its inner cultivation method. Yin Xiaosheng, however, only had Yi Qingxue in his heart and disregarded her feelings, having already written down the sword technique and inner cultivation method on a single sheet of paper.
Having obtained the sword manual and mental cultivation method, Yi Mingjian said, "Brother Yin, thank you. I'll go and exchange for my little sister right away!" After saying that, he turned to leave.
"Release me, and we'll go together!" Yin Xiaosheng shouted.
Yi Mingjian turned around and said, "No, you'll only increase the danger for yourself. Besides, I need to exchange my little sister before I can let you go!" After saying that, he turned and left.
"Hey?...You don't understand how important Qingxue is to me at all..." Yin Xiaosheng shouted, struggling against the chains. He was completely disappointed in Yi Mingjian, believing that Yi Mingjian did not understand his sincere feelings for Yi Qingxue, which was why he said such a thing.
After confirming that Yi Qingxue had escaped, Yi Mingjian finally felt relieved. However, Yin Xiaosheng's actions put him in a difficult position. He had originally intended to kill Yin Xiaosheng after obtaining the sword manual. Seeing Yin Xiaosheng's sincerity, and fearing that Yi Qingxue might return to seek him out, he decided, after much deliberation, to let Yin Xiaosheng go.
Having made up his mind, Yi Mingjian released Yin Xiaosheng. Yin Xiaosheng then hurried towards the Ma residence, where he encountered the young prince on the way. The two rode past each other, exchanged glances, and sized each other up.
When Yi Qingxue arrived at the Ma residence, Ma Pingchuan finally felt relieved, and Qiu Xia was also overjoyed.
Upon not seeing Yin Xiaosheng, Yi Qingxue asked, "Has Brother Yin not returned?"
Ma Pingchuan and Qiu Xia exchanged a glance. Ma Pingchuan said, "What, Brother Yin and you have parted ways?"
Yi Qingxue said with distress, "When I escaped, they were looking for Brother Yin, saying that Brother Yin had already escaped."
Qiuxia comforted her, "Qingxue, don't worry. Since Brother Yin has already escaped, he should be back soon."
Yi Qingxue was in a state of utter confusion. The unexpected turn of events had left her completely bewildered. She thought to herself, "If Yin Xiaosheng ran away, he couldn't have abandoned her. If he hadn't run away, then those people would be searching for him everywhere." After much thought, she said worriedly, "Could he have gone back to look for me again?"
Just then, the sound of a horse neighing rang out, and Yin Xiaosheng rushed in from outside the mansion. He shouted, "Qingxue!"
Upon seeing this, Yi Qingxue rushed forward, crying out, "Brother Yin!" The two then embraced tightly.
Yi Qingxue said in a tearful voice, "Brother Yin, I thought I would never see you again."
Yin Xiaosheng smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright! I'm back now, aren't I?"
Qiu Xia: "Brother Yin, how did you escape?"
Yin Xiaosheng: "Brother Yi saved me!"
Yi Qingxue: "Is it my older brother?"
Yin Xiaosheng nodded and said, "Yes!"
Ma Pingchuan smiled and said, "It's good that you're back safe and sound. You were badly injured, so take good care of yourself."
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The young emperor returned to his room, followed by Emperor Ouyang Fanhuang. "My son, where have you been?" Emperor Ouyang Fanhuang asked deliberately.
The young emperor respectfully greeted, "Emperor Brahma!"
Emperor Ouyang Fan said in a deep voice, "My son, I have said that there is no need for such formalities between us, father and son." As he spoke, he put his right hand behind his back, appearing quite angry.
The young prince paused for a moment, then said, "...Yes, godfather."
Ouyang Fanhuang waved his brocade sleeves and said, "Answer my godfather's question."
The young emperor stepped forward and said, "I have gone outside the city."
Ouyang Fanhuang: "What is it?"
Young Emperor: "I'm meeting a friend."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Fanhuang immediately said, "Is that so? This friend is very important?"
The young emperor paused for a moment, then replied, "It's very important."
Ouyang Fanhuang said calmly, "I have never inquired about your whereabouts. But now, you are seriously injured and alone out there. If you encounter any trouble, your life or death is uncertain. Are you aware of this?"
Young Emperor: "Thank you for your concern, Godfather. I will be more careful in the future."
Emperor Ouyang stepped forward, patted the young emperor on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Remember your father's worries. Your father truly doesn't want anything to happen to you." After saying that, he turned and left.
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