I don't have any evidence. "Guo Xiaoxiao shook her head.
"If you don't have any evidence, then aren't you slandering the heir?!" Huang Ji immediately raised his voice.
"Is there a need to slander me? I experienced it myself!" Guo Xiaoxiao was so angry that her body trembled.
"Then let's not talk about this for now. Let me ask you first. If what you said was true, what happened next?" General Jiang said coldly.
Previously, it was only Lin Long who said that Xie Cheng was killed. He didn't know the details. Now, he naturally wanted to hear some information from Guo Xiaoxiao.
Guo Xiaoxiao immediately said, "After I was drugged, my mind became blurry, and I can't remember the specific process. When I regained consciousness, the person standing in front of me wasn't Xie Cheng, but Junior Brother Lin Li."
"Could it be that the person who had that kind of relationship with you wasn't Xie Cheng, but Lin Li?" Hearing Guo Xiaoxiao's words, someone immediately asked.
"That's right." Guo Xiaoxiao nodded. After saying that, her face inexplicably became bright red.
Hearing this, the faces of the surrounding people couldn't help but twitch. According to Guo Xiaoxiao, Xie Cheng was really unlucky. Not only did he die, but he also didn't get to eat the woman that he personally drugged.
Lin Li really got off lightly. Looking at the delicate and beautiful Guo Xiaoxiao in front of them, some people couldn't help but feel envious.
"If what Miss Guo said is true, then after Xie Cheng poisoned Lin Li, Lin Li probably secretly attacked Xie Cheng when he wasn't paying attention. Since Lin Li was strong, Xie Cheng was caught off guard and was killed by Lin Li …" An elder from the Xing Wu Academy immediately analyzed.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Before he could finish his sentence, General Jiang, who was beside him, glared at him and said coldly.
The elder was so frightened that he hurriedly took two steps back, and then wiped the cold sweat that appeared on his forehead.
"Miss Guo, with the Crown Prince's character, how could he have done such a thing? In my opinion, you and Lin Li were obviously in cahoots with each other. You coveted the Crown Prince's treasures, and then joined forces with Lin Li to attack the Crown Prince … As for the Ten Fragrance Ecstasy Powder that you spoke of, it was simply a lie you made up!"
"General Jiang, it's not like that." Guo Xiaoxiao didn't expect General Jiang to bite back, so she quickly said.
"What do you mean by countercharge? That's exactly what happened," General Jiang's subordinates chimed in.
"Yes, that's how it is."
Subsequently, the people from the other forces in Xing Wu City also echoed in agreement.
Although they felt that Guo Xiaoxiao was telling the truth, when General Jiang was present, they naturally agreed with General Jiang in order to get closer to him.
"How is it? The hearts of the people are as clear as snow!" Hearing everyone's response, General Jiang's face could not help but reveal a proud smile.
He had been by the Fourth Prince's side for a long time and was used to deceiving others. Naturally, he knew what to do at this time.
"General Jiang, I believe Xiaoxiao's words!" Yao Xue stepped forward.
"I also believe Xiaoxiao's words."
"Me too."
Tao Qianqing and Zhao Yaxuan also stood up.
However, their voices were soon drowned out by the noise of the crowd.
"You two elders of the Xing Wu Academy, don't cover up for Miss Guo just because she is a disciple of the Xing Wu Academy," General Jiang said.
Then, he looked at his two subordinates and said, "Take her down!"
The two subordinates immediately walked towards Guo Xiaoxiao.
Guo Xiaoxiao could only look at Yao Xue and the others.
Yao Xue immediately looked at the Supreme Elder, and said, "Supreme Elder, Xiaoxiao would never do such a thing."
The Supreme Elder frowned and said, "Elder Yao, let's not talk about this anymore. Guo Xiaoxiao is the biggest suspect now."
As the two of them spoke, Guo Xiaoxiao's hands were already tied up and brought to General Jiang's subordinates.
"Everyone, rest for a while before continuing to search for Lin Li!" General Jiang said.
At this time, everyone immediately dispersed.
Yao Xue and the others walked to the Supreme Elder's side.
"Senior Brother, why don't you help Xiaoxiao?" Tao Qianqing asked with a frown.
Of course, when she said this, General Jiang's subordinates and the others were no longer around.
"What can I do now? Should I support Xiaoxiao and let the Fourth Marquis's Mansion target our Xing Wu Academy?" The Supreme Elder couldn't help but sigh.
Knowing that the Supreme Elder was right, Tao Qianqing and the others couldn't help but fall silent.
"Uncle-Master, are we just going to let them take Xiaoxiao away?" Zhao Yaxuan asked.
"Don't worry, I will think of a way," the Supreme Elder said.
After hearing the Supreme Elder's words, the few of them heaved a sigh of relief.
At this time, Tao Qianqing grumbled. "Xiaoxiao is really too much. Why did she say such words at such a critical moment?"
"I understand Xiaoxiao. She did that to expose the truth and make everyone despise Xie Cheng. However, she didn't expect General Jiang and the others to be sinister and cunning people," Yao Xue said with a sigh.
"Xiaoxiao is too kind," Tao Qianqing said as he shook his head.
On the other side, Huang Ji said to General Jiang, "General, since Lin Li suddenly stood out and said that he killed the Crown Prince, he definitely doesn't want us to take Guo Xiaoxiao away. In that case, why don't we use Guo Xiaoxiao as bait to lure him out?"
"Yes, that's what I was thinking." General Jiang nodded.
They weren't fools. They could naturally tell that Lin Long did that to prevent them from taking Guo Xiaoxiao away.
Of course, if Guo Xiaoxiao didn't stand out and say such words, they wouldn't have any reason to take her away.
"Set up an execution platform in the center of the city and hang Guo Xiaoxiao there."
"Spread the news in the city that if Lin Li doesn't show up in three days, we will kill Guo Xiaoxiao immediately!"
General Jiang immediately issued such an order.
Soon, an execution platform was set up in the center of the city, and Guo Xiaoxiao was hung on it immediately.
At the same time, the news spread throughout the entire Xing Wu City. "Lin Li, if you don't show up in three days, we will have no choice but to kill Guo Xiaoxiao!"
General Jiang was too much of a bully! Such a situation naturally caused many people in the Xing Wu City to feel indignant.
However, with the strength of the Fourth Marquis, they could only curse in their hearts. What else could they do?
"Senior Brother, what should we do?" Yao Xue immediately went to look for the Supreme Elder.
"Let's wait and see for now. If they really make a move on Xiaoxiao three days later, your Senior Brother will definitely not stand idly by!" the Supreme Elder said.
"Thank you, Senior Brother," Yao Xue said.
…
Unknowingly, three days passed by quickly. During these three days, it actually rained for two days.
During these three days, Guo Xiaoxiao was hung on the execution platform. She looked extremely miserable, causing even more people in the Xing Wu City to pity her.
Compared to General Jiang, they naturally believed Guo Xiaoxiao more. They believed that Xie Cheng must have secretly drugged Guo Xiaoxiao with the Ten Fragrances Ecstasy.
However, the strength of the Fourth Marquis meant that they could only express their dissatisfaction in their hearts. They didn't dare to say it in public.
Just like that, it was the last day.
"Lin Li revealed that he killed Xie Cheng for Guo Xiaoxiao, and Guo Xiaoxiao also revealed that Xie Cheng drugged Guo Xiaoxiao for Lin Li. Both of them are doing this for each other. Since this is the case, Lin Li should appear in these three days, regardless of whether he can save Guo Xiaoxiao or not."
During these three days, everyone naturally had this thought in their minds.
However, they didn't expect Lin Long to not appear until the last moment of the last day.
"I really didn't expect that Lin Li is just a coward!" Most people shook their heads in the same way.
"That Lin Li is really something. Xiaoxiao has already done this, but he didn't even show his face." Even Yao Xue complained.
Only Zhao Yaxuan didn't say anything. No matter what Lin Long did, she would choose to believe him.
At the last moment of the day, the execution platform was surrounded by people from the Xing Wu City.
Seeing that Lin Long didn't appear, a fierce look flashed across General Jiang's face. Then, he walked straight to the execution platform.
"Lin Li, three days are up. Since you don't want to show yourself, I can only kill Guo Xiaoxiao!" General Jiang said coldly.
After saying that, he didn't order his men to act immediately. Instead, he scanned the surroundings with his sharp eyes, hoping to find Lin Long among the crowd.
However, he didn't find anything suspicious.
General Jiang couldn't help but frown. Then, he immediately ordered the executioner who was waiting at the side.
"Do it!"
General Jiang's voice echoed throughout the entire Xing Wu City.
As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Xiaoxiao was put down. The executioner also walked to Guo Xiaoxiao's side.
After glancing at General Jiang, he raised the huge sword in his hand.
At this time, the sky was clear. Under the sunlight, the huge sword that was made of ordinary iron shone brightly.
It was a pity that such a beautiful and kind-hearted girl was going to die just like that. Looking at this scene, most people couldn't help but shake their heads secretly.
Even the people from the major forces felt the same. They were just trying to please General Jiang. They didn't want him to kill Guo Xiaoxiao at all.
"Wait!"
Just as the executioner was about to slash down with the huge sword in his hand, a loud and powerful voice reverberated above the crowd.
Everyone immediately looked towards the source of the voice, and realized that the person who spoke was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Xing Wu Academy.
"Is the Supreme Elder going to make a move?"
"It's not surprising that the Supreme Elder is going to make a move. After all, Guo Xiaoxiao is a genius disciple of the Xing Wu Academy."
"However, if the Supreme Elder makes a move, won't he offend the Fourth Marquis? To the Xing Wu Academy, the Fourth Marquis is an existence that they can't afford to offend."
For a moment, the crowd below the execution platform discussed softly.
"Supreme Elder, what's the matter?" General Jiang asked with a frown.
"General Jiang, I hope you won't kill her," the Supreme Elder said.
"Supreme Elder, are you going to offend the Fourth Marquis and the Thousand Song Nation for this female disciple?!" General Jiang said coldly.
General Jiang was too eloquent. It was just a mere Xie Cheng, but he actually wanted to offend the Thousand Song Nation. Hearing General Jiang's words, many people's faces couldn't help but twitch.
To everyone's surprise, the Supreme Elder still had a smile on his face.
"General Jiang, you've misunderstood. I just don't want the Fourth Marquis to miss the opportunity to capture Lin Li," the Supreme Elder said.
"Supreme Elder, what do you mean?" General Jiang asked with a puzzled expression.
Not only him, but the others also felt the same. They didn't know what the Supreme Elder was planning.
"General Jiang, Guo Xiaoxiao is the only person who can make Lin Li show up. If you kill her like this, you won't be able to lure Lin Li out in the future.
Moreover, Lin Li might have already left the Xing Wu City and doesn't know about Guo Xiaoxiao's capture. "
"In other words, you might cause the Fourth Marquis to miss the opportunity to capture Lin Li. So, please reconsider."
The Supreme Elder said with a calm expression.
This Supreme Elder really knew how to talk. Hearing the Supreme Elder's words, everyone present couldn't help but nod.
If General Jiang really did this, he might not be able to lure Lin Li out in the future.
General Jiang's frown deepened. Everyone thought he would refute the Grand Supreme Elder, but after a while, he nodded and said, "Grand Supreme Elder, you're right."
After a slight pause, he immediately ordered, "Take Miss Guo away first!"
Even when Guo Xiaoxiao was about to be killed, Lin Long still hadn't appeared. General Jiang knew that this kind of threat was useless against Lin Long, so he could only give up.
In fact, he only did this to force Lin Long out. He didn't want to kill Guo Xiaoxiao at all.
It could be said that if the Supreme Elder didn't say anything just now, he would also find a reason not to kill Guo Xiaoxiao.
Seeing this situation, Yao Xue, Zhao Yaxuan, and the rest heaved a sigh of relief.
Then, General Jiang looked around and said loudly, "Lin Li, if you were here, I hope you wouldn't think that we would let you and Guo Xiaoxiao go just like that!"
However, after his voice fell, there was still no response. It was as if Lin Long wasn't around at all.
Then, unknowingly, another seven or eight days passed. In these seven or eight days, General Jiang still didn't give up on searching for Lin Long. However, what made him depressed was that Lin Long seemed to have really left Xing Wu City. He couldn't find any traces at all.
After another two days, General Jiang sent out a message. It was that they would leave Xing Wu City tomorrow and return to the Fourth Marquis' Mansion.
As expected, early the next morning, General Jiang and his group left Xing Wu City.
Naturally, Guo Xiaoxiao was taken away as well. At this moment, she was locked in a prison carriage.
The reason why General Jiang did this was because he felt that if Lin Long really wanted to save Guo Xiaoxiao, it would be on the way to the Fourth Marquis' Mansion.
If it was at the Fourth Marquis' Mansion, Lin Long wouldn't stand a chance at all.
In other words, along the way, Lin Long would most likely break out of the prison carriage. Of course, the Supreme Elder and the rest might also make a move.
However, General Jiang wasn't worried because he already had a way to deal with it.
No matter who it was, as long as they dared to make a move on the way, they would only end up as prisoners of the Fourth Marquis' Mansion! General Jiang said coldly in his heart.
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