"Oh, Lady Chang is so affectionate and righteous, but Prince is avoiding her. Don't you want to see what she wants?"
Yang Qing took the lunchbox from Yang Zhaoqing's hands and opened it to look at the exquisite pastries inside. He asked with a thoughtful expression.
Miao Yi scoffed, "The spy from the Left Division of the Overseer Division is suddenly being attentive to me. I don't even need to think to know that she's up to no good. Especially at a time like this, I'm afraid there's a high chance that she's trying to assassinate me. If I were to really see her and bump into this, do you think I'll just let her kill me? Wouldn't that be alerting the enemy?"
Yang Qing looked at Yang Zhaoqing and asked, "Has Madam Chang never been so attentive before?"
Yang Zhaoqing said, "There have been in the past, but due to the rules of the Prince's Mansion, they knew when to retreat. Unlike this time, they don't know when to stop."
Yang Qing slowly closed the lid of the food container and muttered, "It seems that the disappearance of Cheng Taize's troops has indeed aroused Lord Qing's vigilance, but the news also proves that Cheng Taize has indeed fled to the Astral Wilderness. However, Lord Qing is extremely suspicious, so he is somewhat hesitant. This is to probe Your Highness's strength."
Miao Yi asked, "What do you mean?"
Yang Qing said, "Master Qing's side probably doesn't know that Your Highness already knows about Madame Chang's background. For Madame Chang to make such an unusual move at this time, it's clear that he's trying to arouse Your Highness' suspicions. Just like what the Prince had said, he didn't want to alert the enemy, so he didn't want to see her as usual. However, Madame Chang's strange behavior had already aroused the Prince's suspicion. Wouldn't it be suspicious if the Prince refused to see her as usual? Does Prince not want to find out what Madame Chang is up to? "
Yang Zhaoqing revealed a thoughtful expression.
Miao Yi slowly narrowed his eyes. "So what you're saying is that if I don't get to the bottom of this, it means that I'm afraid of alerting the enemy and have ulterior motives. On the other hand, if I alert the enemy, it proves that I have no ulterior motives?"
Yang Qing said, "Your Highness, do you still remember the time when Xiahou Ta was being captured, when Princess Consort caused a huge ruckus in the manor? This time, it's a different approach to achieve the same result, it has won Master An Qing's heart! "
"This King understands!" Miao Yi nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing across his eyes. He tilted his head towards Yang Zhaoqing and said, "Tell Chang Xiang 'er that this prince has seen her intentions. This prince will spend the night at her place!"
"Yes!" Yang Zhaoqing answered.
It was nighttime, and the lanterns were just beginning to light up. The group arrived outside a courtyard, and the guards were standing guard outside. Miao Yi strode in.
When Chang Xiang 'er received the news, she had already washed up and was waiting at the door to welcome him. When she saw Miao Yi, she immediately led her handmaidens and half-knelt in greeting, "Your Highness!"
Miao Yi reached out his hand to support her elbow as she stood up. He carefully scrutinized this woman for a moment. She was beautiful and alluring, with a graceful figure. She could be considered one of the rare beauties in the Prince's Residence. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. But in his heart, he also understood that those who were sent to be spies like this would not be of any use at all.
Putting aside his other thoughts, he took out a box of food and said with a smile, "This King has seen your sincerity. This King has also tasted it. Your cooking is not bad. This King is here to return your things."
"Wangye is overpraising me." Chang Xiang 'er said shyly. Her eyes flashed with apprehension.
The maidservant at the side quickly took the food box.
It was unrealistic to expect the Royal Highness to come here and slowly talk about love. There was still war going on within the borders of the southern army. After taking a stroll around the courtyard, Miao Yi naturally held the beauty's hand and walked into her room...
In the middle of the night, the luminous pearl in the room was still bright. Miao Yi seemed to have fallen into a deep sleep under the brocade quilt after working hard.
Chang Xiang 'er's beautiful hair was scattered on the side. Lying on her side, she closed her eyes and opened them again. She didn't know how many times she opened and closed them, but in the end, she gritted her teeth. Suddenly, there was a violent movement under the quilt, and she froze again.
Chang Xiang 'er's eyes widened, filled with fear. She saw Miao Yi, who was lying on the side, slowly turn his head to look at her. His gaze was cold, like a ferocious tiger that was about to devour her. It made her shudder.
Even though they already knew what was going on, no one could understand the rage in Miao Yi's heart. The woman who slept with him on the same bed actually wanted to kill him!
A look of despair flashed across Chang Xiang 'er's face. She wanted to risk it all, but Miao Yi flung her out of the quilt with a wave of his arm. He grabbed Chang Xiang' er's wrist and twisted it.
Chang Xiang 'er's wrist, which was holding the gleaming dagger, broke with a crack. "Ah!" She let out a scream.
Miao Yi took advantage of the situation and slammed his palm on her chest.
Chang Xiang 'er, who spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, was sent flying. She fell to the ground naked. Her slender, naked body lay on the ground, struggling and trembling. She kept vomiting blood. She was severely injured in an instant.
Miao Yi, who was bare-chested, sat up on the bed. The lines of his muscles were obvious. He stared coldly at the woman on the ground, invoked his arts and shouted, "Guards!"
Chang Xiang 'er's maidservants were the first to barge in. They were shocked to see this scene. They had heard an abnormal scream from outside, but they didn't dare to barge in. They didn't expect this to happen, and they were frightened. They didn't know that Chang Xiang' er was going to assassinate him.
Murong Xing Hua led a team of female guards who were in charge of the inner residence and rushed in.
Murong Xing Hua, who was the first to barge in, quickly shifted his gaze away from Miao Yi, who was half-seated on the bed with a brocade blanket covering his lower body and upper body naked. When he saw the dagger beside Chang Xiang 'er, he knew that what Yang Zhaoqing had secretly instructed them to prepare had really happened.
Needless to say, two female guards quickly grabbed Chang Xiang 'er and helped her put on a robe to cover her body. Just like that, they dragged her away.
"Your Highness, we don't know anything …"
The two maidservants, who were kneeling on the ground and crying in fear, were not spared either. They were immediately dragged away. Their explanations were meaningless. Miao Yi didn't need to listen to them …
The next day, outside the Prince's Residence, a few hundred people, young and old, wept as they were forced to kneel on the ground by a group of people. They were all Chang Xiang 'er's family members. After last night's incident, the Ox Prince was furious. He issued an order from within the Prince's Residence. The Chang family, who had no idea what was going on, was immediately surrounded by the troops nearby. Without saying a word, they immediately searched the house and captured the family members. Those who tried to escape were killed without mercy!
"I want to see His Highness. I want to see His Highness …" Chang Lv shouted incessantly. He was Chang Xiang 'er's father, the former Lieutenant.
A general stepped forward and gave him a slap on the face. Blood and teeth flew out together, and Chang Lv immediately shut up.
Not long after, almost all of the women in the Prince's Residence were chased out. Miao Yi's concubines, the maidservants and servants of the Prince's Residence were all gathered in an open space outside the Prince's Residence. Last night's incident had shocked the entire Prince's Residence. Under the heavy siege, none of them dared to even breathe loudly. They didn't know if the Ox Prince would vent his anger on them.
Not long after, a person was dragged out of the Prince's Residence. As soon as she left the Prince's Residence, she was shoved forward again. Her hair was a mess, her clothes were ragged, and her body was covered in bloodstains from being whipped. It was Chang Xiang 'er. She had been tortured beyond recognition.
Wherever she walked with her bare feet, a bloody footprint was left behind. She was in so much pain that she was trembling.
"Xiang 'er! Why! Why is this happening … "Chang Xiang 'er's stepmother cried out.
In the end, someone flashed over and gave her a slap on the face, immediately shutting her up.
Seeing her family members kneeling on the ground in a sorry state after being captured, Chang Xiang 'er's eyes didn't show any sadness. Instead, she revealed the joy of revenge.
She was shoved to the bottom of a flagpole. Her hands were grabbed, and she was hung high up on the flagpole.
With a cold expression, Yang Zhaoqing walked out of the Prince's Residence. He crossed his arms in front of his abdomen and stood in front of the crowd. His deep gaze swept across the people on the flagpole, then swept across the Chang family members. Finally, he gestured to the general at the side.
"Begin the execution!" The general gave the order.
The armored soldiers who were holding the Chang family members immediately swung their sabers. Hundreds of heads flew into the air, and hundreds of streams of blood spurted out.
Many of the women in the Prince's Residence turned pale with fright. Some even turned their heads away, not daring to watch.
On the other side, a hundred archers drew their Transcendence Breaker Bows. However, they didn't fully invoke their arts to activate the Hair Breaker Bows. Instead, they shot out ordinary arrows.
Hanging on the flagpole, Chang Xiang 'er was instantly turned into a hedgehog. Fresh blood dripped down.
Many of the Prince's Residence's women lowered their heads in fear.
At this time, the expressionless Yang Zhaoqing turned to face them and warned them in a soft voice, "I believe that all of you have heard of this matter. The Princess Consort has asked this old servant to advise all of you that assassinating his highness is a stupid act. It doesn't matter if there are other spies in the Prince's Residence. If there are, take the initiative to apologize to the Princess Consort. The Princess Consort promises to let bygones be bygones. If you refuse to confess and are found out, then it won't be as simple as this time. You will be cut into a thousand pieces and you will be unable to live or die!" After saying this, he cupped his hands and turned to leave.
In the Prince's Residence's watchtower, Xing and Murong Xing Hua stood side by side.
Seeing the people outside with pale faces, Murong Xing Hua let out a soft sigh.
Xing Yi sighed. "I finally understand why you human emperors are so cold and emotionless. You can't even trust the person you sleep with. They can scheme against you, plot against you, and put you to death. Even the softest person will slowly turn into a heart of stone. Is there any meaning in living like this, Wang Ye?"
In the Starry Hall of the Heavenly Palace, Sima Wentian entered anxiously. He looked at Shangguan Qing, who was standing at the side with his hands tied. He slowly walked to Qing Zhu and Wu Qu, who were standing in front of the star compass, and bowed. "Your Majesty!"
Qing Zhu didn't even raise his head. He asked indifferently, "What's the situation in the various places?"
Sima Wentian replied, "Your Majesty, Niu Youde's spies failed in their assassination attempt. Chang Xiang 'er's entire family was captured and executed along with Chang Xiang' er." He lowered his head, preparing to be scolded.
However, Qing Zhu slowly raised his head and looked at him. He raised an eyebrow and looked at Wu Qu. "You can act now!"
"…" Wu Qu was stunned.
Qing Zhu confirmed again in a loud voice. "Pass down my order. The army is to attack immediately according to the plan. There can be no mistakes!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wu Qu cupped his fists and accepted the order. Even though he was confused about what Sima Wentian's message had to do with this attack, he still took out Xing Ling and quickly passed down the order.
Sima Wentian was also stunned. He looked at Shangguan Qing, who was standing at the side. The latter's expression was calm, and he couldn't see any reaction …
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