Shang Xiye's face darkened; he didn't want to speak.
He expressed his strong desire to refuse the father and son's attempts to drag him into the bandits' den.
"So, you want me to investigate who's behind Xue Yanshou?" Black Owl said casually with a grin, "You should know very well that I dream of the Great Zhao's demise. How could I possibly help the Great Zhao clean up these parasites? Besides, Little Bandit is now very used to ordering me around. If I'm not around, she'll be in a lot of trouble."
Shang Xiye's eyes, bright as cold stars, lightly fell on Hei Xiao's face. His deep voice had no emotional fluctuations, but it made people feel even colder and more lonely: "Five days later, His Majesty wants to take me and the Princess Consort to the Summer Palace. It was the Empress Dowager's suggestion."
Black Owl also looked up at him, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
He knew better than the Four Secret Guards what the Emperor and Empress Dowager's attitude towards Shang Xiye had been over the years.
Back then, the Emperor knew that Qin Weiyang was Shang Xiye's weakness, so he resorted to all sorts of despicable means to finally bring that vicious woman, Qin Weiyang, into the palace, and ultimately used her to harm Shang Xiye. Fortunately, Qin Weiyang had some mercy for Shang Xiye and didn't kill him; otherwise, Shang Xiye would have been a pile of bones five years ago.
As for Qin Weiyang, that woman is fine; it's just a misunderstanding anyway.
But if they knew that the little bandit was Shang Xiye's real weakness, would Shang Xiye still be able to handle it?
"I don't need you to deal with Xue Yanshou and the people behind him. I just need you to help me find out who that person is. Everything will be arranged after I and the Queen return." Shang Xiye's eyes were sincere and trusting: "I have thought it over carefully. The four secret guards will go with me. I don't trust anyone else to handle this matter."
Hei Xiao and Shang Xiye stared at each other for a long time before he suddenly turned around. A nonchalant voice came from outside the door: "Count me in for the spoils."
Shang Xiye smiled gently: "Okay."
As dusk settles, the Hui Nuan Pavilion comes into view.
Ji Fengyao stared blankly at Shang Xiye with her mouth slightly agape: "Are all people in your royal family so ungrateful?"
Lin Shuang coughed lightly and quietly nudged Ji Fengyao from the side.
The Ninth Prince is infamous; legend has it that if someone flicks his collar, he'll surely take their hand. Although the Prince has been incredibly docile in front of the Princess lately, Princess, please don't push your luck! What kind of talk is this?
Ji Fengyao realized what was happening and, seeing that Shang Xiye's expression was indeed not good, immediately tried to salvage the situation by being obsequious: "Your Highness, I was absolutely not talking about you, I was talking about the Empress Dowager. Isn't she obviously trying to bring me to her side to establish rules? I am her savior, and this is how she repays me?"
"The imperial decree has been issued, and we have no choice but to go." Shang Xiye knew that the little bandit was annoyed, but he was even more annoyed than her!
"What about Bai Rumei?"
"Tomorrow, the King will have Wu Zhong move her to Meiling Mortuary. You leave the prescription and instructions for her care behind."
“But I haven’t had a chance to brainwash her yet…” Ji Fengyao said angrily.
Does he really think she doesn't care who wants her dead?
To not avenge a wrong is to disobey one's teacher's teachings!
Looking at the little bandit's puffed-up cheeks in the candlelight, Shang Xiye reached out and ruffled her hair: "Leave this matter to me. If you want to know anything, you can ask me anytime."
Huh?
Why has this person been so good-tempered these past two days?
Seeing how easy he was to talk to, the little bandit's free spirit began to stir.
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