Xuan Shuang snorted and said, "Both of them are the same. Neither of them is a good person! It's better that I don't be her son and help them fool around. What angers me the most is that she spread rumors about Chu Menglin's death. She said that he was killed by the Seven Malevolent Demons and that she hated him because of love … Does she think that everyone in the world is like her, an unvirtuous woman? If you want to kill Jiang Liechen, do it openly if you have the guts! You can't beat him in martial arts, so you use these tricks. I'm so angry! Does he think that I'm also a coward? Young Marshal Yun is really … Forget it. We're brothers. I won't say anything bad about him. But can't he think for himself? How can he believe it so easily? This includes letting you take the Afterimage Sword to Jianghu and stir up trouble under the banner of the Devil Sect! If she dared to reveal her identity, I reckon that the Snow Song Palace would be flattened on the same day! Why doesn't she dare to do it? She only knows how to kill with a borrowed knife. What's the point of that? Later, the heavens took a nap, allowing her plan to work and she was lucky enough to destroy the Devil Sect. But she still didn't give up. She publicized the location of the ancestral tomb and let those boorish Jianghu people enter the ancient tomb to disturb Prince Zhuang's soul. In the end, she even filled up his tomb! She lured the righteous people into the tomb and then poisoned them to death … Despicable and shameless! Such a shameless woman doesn't deserve to be an imperial concubine, let alone the future Empress Dowager! I should find a way to let Empress Ma find some reason and get rid of her as soon as possible. "
Cheng Jiaxuan was scared out of his wits. He was afraid that someone would pass by at this time. If these words were spread, not only would she not be able to get away with it, even the crime of Xuan Shuang would be unavoidable. He tried his best to persuade him, "As the saying goes, a son doesn't despise his mother for being ugly. No matter how many bad things Noble Consort Yun has done, she's still your mother. You shouldn't have such thoughts. Besides … Besides … she's been very good to you. "
Xuan Shuang said, "What's so good about her? Good her ass! I didn't want to pay attention to those hypocritical filial piety. Could it be that after she gave birth to me and found a nanny to raise me, she could use the name of family to control my thoughts, imprison my soul, and decide my fate? She is strict with me now because she wants me to successfully ascend the throne and become the Emperor in the future. That is not for my own good, but because she wants me to become her puppet and let her govern from behind a curtain. From now on, my every move will be under her control. I won't let her have her way! "
After saying so much in one breath, he was so tired that he was gasping for breath. Taking several deep breaths, he said, "But people under the eaves have no choice but to lower their heads. Now that I have not obtained great power, no matter how dissatisfied I am, I still have to pretend to be her filial son. It's just that it's disgusting to think that I have to obediently 'please' such a shameless woman. Xiao Xuan, I've told you everything now. It's up to you whether you want to tell others or spread the news to cause trouble for me. In any case, it doesn't matter to me. "
Cheng Jiaxuan was most eager to share secrets with others. Now that Xuan Shu did not hide anything from her, she was overjoyed at this turn of events. She also expressed that she was tight-lipped, "Don't worry, I won't tell on you, I definitely won't! If there's anything you need my help with, I'll help you … "
Xuan Shuang said, "I believe you won't talk nonsense. Actually, when a subordinate accuses a superior, it's a very important matter. You must have evidence. Therefore, even if you tell on me and say that you heard it with your own ears, if you can't produce any evidence, who will His Majesty and the other daren believe? At that time, you will be charged with the crime of spreading rumors and causing trouble at court. Therefore, I'm not worried at all. I'm just giving you a warning in advance because of our friendship in the past, lest you think you're infallible and do something stupid. "
Cheng Jiaxuan's heart felt as if it had been soaked in ice water. In a split second, her heart turned cold. She stammered, "Lord Baylor … I, I can't escape from the palm of Your Majesty's hand. Please don't torture me anymore, okay? I'm really pitiful enough! Let's just get along like before, okay? "
"Humph," Xuan Shuang said coldly, "Real pitiful people don't talk about it." Cheng Jiaxuan's tears streamed down his face. Xuan Shuang said, "Humph, crocodile tears." After a short pause, he realized that he had gone too far. "Xiao Xuan," he said, "I saw you refusing to marry Empress Ama just now," he said, "Your tearful face was especially cute. Do you need to be so sad? I am a grand prince, why would I be afraid that I won't be able to find a wife? I've already made up my mind, I don't want to marry you. What do you think? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was fully aware that Xuan Shuang's feelings toward him were just a momentary confusion of a child. It should have come and gone quickly, but he had been used to enjoying it for the past few days. When this day really came, he still found it somewhat difficult to accept. "Then … why?" he asked with a trembling voice.
Xuan Shuang did not beat around the bush. "Sooner or later," he said bluntly, "The Seven Demons and I will become enemies. When the time comes, whose side will you stand on?"
Cheng Jiaxuan said, "I … naturally will help him. But don't worry, I definitely won't harm you. Even if he wants to kill me, I won't let you down. Otherwise … am I still human? "
Xuan Shuang said, "I'm afraid that when the time comes, it won't be up to you. If you want to coerce someone, you don't have to use force. "" For example? "Cheng Jiaxuan asked." Humph, "Xuan Shuang said," The Seven Demons are very good at bewitching people's hearts. For example, if he tells you that as long as you do what he wants, he'll be with you. Would you plot against me in order to gain his favor? "
Cheng Jiaxuan was tongue-tied, "This … this …" If this situation really happened, she would not hesitate. But it was difficult to tell Xuan Shuang the truth. "That's how he treated Miss Jin and Sect Master Ji in the past. But at least … his attitude is much better. "
Xuan Shuang said, "That's right. So you're going to agree. Isn't that good? Why should I marry someone who harbors evil intentions and can kill me at any time? I'm a coward. I still want to live a few more years in peace. I can't afford to marry a dangerous woman like you, the Hierarch of the Devil Cult. But like you said, this is just a joke. If you agree to bet, you must accept your loss. You give me the money and we'll call it quits. In the future, I'll give you my blessings and you'll give me your blessings. "
Cheng Jiaxuan bit her lip. She gently placed the money he had just stuffed into her palm on the bedside table and said, "In the future … we'll still be friends, right?" Xuan Shuang said, "Do you still need to ask? When did I say I'm breaking off my friendship with you? "Cheng Jiaxuan's eyes were filled with tears again." Thank you … thank you very much, "she said softly. In her heart she thought," I know you're only doing this to help me. I won't be able to repay your kindness even in my next life … "
Afterwards, the two people fell into an awkward silence. Although they wanted to find something to talk about to relieve their boredom, they couldn't say more than a few words before they froze halfway. In the end, neither of them had the original intention. After a long silence, Cheng Jiaxuan quietly settled down Xuan Shuang to rest and lightly left.
She returned to the Snow Song Palace and repeatedly thought about it, but she couldn't calm her heart. In the middle of the night, she paced back and forth in her room. She thought about how Shunzhi and Shen Shiyun would be resting in the same place tonight, separated only by the main hall. How could she know whether or not her footsteps would disturb their rest? She sighed silently to the moonlight. Afterwards, she tiptoed and carefully stepped out of her room step by step into the courtyard for a stroll.
In a flash, she arrived at a forest not far from the Palace. She hadn't walked too far when she suddenly heard several noises. Since she had nothing to do, she might as well go and investigate. Using the cover of the forest, she carefully held onto a tree trunk and followed the sound. With great difficulty she finally got close, but the sound disappeared again. It was as sudden as it came, so much so that she wondered if she had heard wrongly.
Leaning against a tree trunk, she stood silently for half a day. She was sure that there was no sound at all. She couldn't help but laugh inwardly at herself for being too sensitive. Even the slightest wind blowing the grass would make it a big deal. She had just lifted her foot to leave when she heard the sound again. Moreover, this time it was very close to her ear. She could vaguely make out that it was two people talking in low voices. In the middle of the cold night, they did not stay in the Palace by the stove, but sneaked out into the desolate forest to talk quietly. It was obvious that they did not have good intentions.
Cheng Jiaxuan was naturally curious, especially when it came to prying into other people's secrets. Before his heart was moved, his body moved first, and in a flash he hid behind a big tree by his side. From the sound of rustling leaves being stepped on, he could tell that the two people were getting closer and closer. Coincidentally, they also stopped behind the tree. This time Cheng Jiaxuan did not dare to move carelessly, he also did not dare to poke his head out to see what was going on. He leaned his head against the tree trunk, his ears pricked up.
A man's voice said in a low voice, "About the Lord Baylor Ling, what do you think? Why haven't you made your move for a long time? "Cheng Jiaxuan was secretly startled." The Lord Baylor Ling? " He thought, "Those two are acting so sneakily, could it be that they are plotting something to harm the Xuan Shuang?"
The other man's voice said, "It's not that I don't want to talk. It's just that … you know, the Xuan Shuang's foot was injured recently, and he hasn't come to me to learn martial art for a while. Even if I wanted to talk, I don't have the opportunity. " This voice sounded similar to the first man's age, they were both young men in their twenties, but he sounded especially depressed, as if he had been carrying a lifetime of worries, a heavy burden on his shoulders that he did not even have time to breathe.
The first man coldly said, "Excuses. If you really want to talk, do you think you won't have the opportunity? These past several days, the Lord Baylor Ling has been injured, you haven't even visited him once. What's wrong? You don't want to talk to him, are you afraid to face him? "
Cheng Jiaxuan could not restrain himself from poking his head out. By this time the moonlight was slanting to the west, the dim light shone on the forest, making the two men's figures particularly clear. They were none other than Li Yijie and Lu Qian.
The man with the frown on his face was Li Yijie. He replied, "I have never done anything wrong, why would I not dare to face him? It's just that I can't lie through my teeth, I must first distinguish the truth from the falsehood, carefully consider the pros and cons, and make sure nothing goes wrong before I can talk to him. Are you really sure? "
With a cold laugh Lu Qian said, "By the time you have investigated everything clearly, the daylily will be too late. This matter can't be faked. Although I don't have any conclusive evidence, aren't all the signs clear? Besides, the Crown Prince can be dethroned, let alone him, who has no real power, who only has His Majesty's empty promise? The most untrustworthy lie in the world is the Emperor's sweet words and honeyed promises. Just because of a few sweet words, I don't know how many beauties have been buried in the imperial harem. Why are you still persisting in going about things the wrong way? "
Li Yijie hesitantly said, "That's right, Tang Shaoshi also said that. He is His Majesty's close courtier, most of the information he brings is first-hand … "This time Lu Qian's face was full of pride. He laughed and said," That's right, let's see what else you have to doubt? You may not believe me, but you can't possibly not believe the new Zhuangyuan, can you? "
Li Yijie said, "Even if this matter is true, His Majesty has not officially issued an imperial edict, which means the situation still has a chance to take a turn for the better. If we act rashly, won't we beat the grass to scare the snake?" Lu Qian said, "Even if we break the straw rope, we must not give them the opportunity to say 'what's done cannot be undone'."
Li Yijie nodded silently. It was quite a while later that he said, "I still have a question to ask you. Do you want me to make it clear to Xuan Shuang as soon as possible? Do you want him to see the truth clearly, so that henceforth he can let go of his unrealistic desire? Or do you want him to see the crisis and panic, so that he can incite him to rebel? "
Lu Qian laughed aloud and said, "How can I have a lot of plans like Brother Li said? It's just that Xuan Shuang is still my little friend, he has the right to know the truth, right? As for henceforth, how can I have the ability to interfere with his actions? Naturally it will all depend on his choice. It's just that as long as I can do it, I will do my best to help him. Don't let the goodies flow into other people's fields. "
Hearing him say that, Li Yijie was slightly relieved. He asked again, "Why don't you tell him yourself?"
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