Xuan Shuang angrily slammed the table and stood up, shouting, "Who do you think you are! You heartless woman, do you even have a conscience? Even if Emperor Ama was unwilling to make me the Crown Prince, even if I wanted to cause trouble, it would be pardonable. Moreover, I understand the basic principles of loyalty and filial piety as a son and a subject. Even if he was forced to abdicate, I would still provide for him with extravagant clothing and jade food. But you … he has never treated you badly. He has always thought of you wholeheartedly. For you, he didn't hesitate to reverse the right and wrong! You married him just to use him for revenge and to eradicate the Sacrifice Shadow Sect, but he didn't mind at all! You have been playing all kinds of dirty tricks behind his back, thinking that you are crossing the sea by deceiving everyone, but in reality, Emperor Ama knows better than anyone! Yet he still tolerates you and dotes on you as always. It's fine if you don't feel grateful or ashamed, but now you want to ally with outsiders to rebel against him? The human heart is made of flesh. Is your heart made of stone? Let me tell you, if I want to usurp power, I will be doing it for myself. I will never be this woman's puppet! If anyone is dissatisfied with me, feel free to speak up. There's no need to be hypocritical. But I can't accommodate you either! If you don't want to cooperate, then get lost. I don't want to form an alliance with you! "
Shangguan Yaohua indifferently glanced at Xuan Shuang and slowly said, "Sit down. You don't know much about officialdom. For the sake of mutual benefits, even if it's an irreconcilable enemy, sometimes we can cooperate. "
Xuan Shuang became even angrier and glared at him. Initially, he insisted on sitting with him. Other than to avoid Shen Shiyun, he was also worried that Shen Shiyun wouldn't be able to restrain himself after seeing the enemy who had destroyed the Chen Clan and would commit murder in front of everyone. He had the intention of stopping him from acting rashly, but who would have thought that the Shangguan Yaohua would be able to clearly distinguish between the two? Not only did he worry for nothing, but it also backfired. He had lost his composure time and time again. The image of an "unfathomable" that he had painstakingly built up in the past suddenly disappeared. After pondering over it from side to side, in the end he was still angry. He stretched out two fingers toward Shen Shiyun and shouted, "Look at your pitiful little value!"
Prince Fu advised: "Lord Baylor Ling, isn't this a little too much? What kind of misunderstanding was there that couldn't be cleared up? How could there be overnight animosity between mother and son? Just now you said that you understand filial piety. Let me ask you, toward the mother who gave birth to you, how could you have the slightest bit of an attitude that a son should have? " Thereupon he smiled toward Shen Shiyun and said, "Noble Consort Yun, today there is no harm in me being a peacemaker to untie the knot in your heart, mother and son's heart. Once this matter is settled, in the future we will be of one heart and one mind, advancing and retreating together. "
Xuan Shuang had always boasted that he was able to make friends from left and right, therefore, he was always able to move freely among people. However, this time he had touched the taboo in his heart, so no matter what, he would not back down even half a step. In a loud voice he said, "I didn't do anything wrong! I don't need you to apologize on my behalf. Why didn't she explain herself? Obviously I hit the nail on the head and she has a guilty conscience! Humph, it's hard for an upright official to resolve a family dispute. If Wangye really has a benevolent heart of 'family harmony, everything will prosper', then you should take care of your honorable Fu's matter first. You, Cheng Xiao Wang … "
Shen Shiyun coldly said, "Bengong did not explain, not because I admit that you are right, but because I disdain to lower myself to the level of a child who has heard so little. Everything that bengong has done is justified by the heaven and the earth, why should I have a guilty conscience? If I scold you in front of everybody and compare whose voice is louder, do you think it's like peddling in a marketplace? Prince Fu and Cheng Xiao Wang are here to watch, they won't laugh at us. "
Xuan Shuang angrily said, "What are you laughing at? Laughing at me for not having a good upbringing? That's because you did not teach me well, a crooked stick will have a crooked shadow! But you, the well-known Noble Consort Yun, do you still care about what the court and the common people think of you? Destroying the Sacrifice Shadow Cult, you have a clear conscience. Then deceiving our Empress Ah Ma's feelings, using a false name to destroy the entire Chen Fu, and then instructing your subordinates to go to all the major sects to stir up trouble, these are all part of your plan to achieve your goal. Can't you also have a clear conscience? "
Right now he was so angry that he blurted out a lot of things that he tried to conceal. He completely ignored Cheng Jiaxuan and Shangguan Yaohua who were standing next to him.
Shen Shiyun laughed coldly and said, "The benevolent see benevolence, the wise see wisdom. Bengong did not expect you to understand. But just like a person born in this world, all his actions and deeds are based on flattery, he only seeks fame and does not ask for substance. Even if he can obtain a moment of praise, this glory won't last long. Wait until historians write about it and pass it down to later generations, and people praise and criticize him in every way, there will be a definite conclusion. There is no need to be anxious right now. However, Bengong has not lost her power yet, she has not fallen to the point of pointing at her own son's nose and scolding him! "By the time she said the last sentence, her voice and countenance were stern.
Shangguan Yaohua laughed coldly and said, "A general's success is built on ten thousand dead bodies. In the eyes of the younger generation, we only need to see clearly his achievements in establishing his career and expanding his territory. As for the innocent souls who died and were injured on the battlefield, even their names cannot be passed down. Who would take a second look at them? As for the people of the Chen Fu, being able to lay down their lives for Niangniang's great cause is their supreme honor, isn't it? "Shen Shiyun laughed indifferently and said," Cheng Jiaxuan is indeed Bengong's soulmate. You are right. "
Xuan Yaohua's body trembled. He was about to curse again when suddenly he saw a black shadow flitting by. In a split second he vented all his anger on that person. He shouted, "Who's there?" Casually he picked up the teacup from the table and fiercely threw it in the general direction.
'Bang!' the teacup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. At the same time a person leaped down from the beam. His entire body was wrapped in a layer of black clothing, his face was covered with a black cloth, so that only his eyes were exposed. As soon as his feet touched the ground, the rest of the people saw a white light flash by. That person had already pulled out a dagger. With a loud shout he thrust it toward Shen Shiyun.
These days Xuan Yaohua had become accustomed to being an assassin. Suddenly encountering an assassin, he was not flustered at all. Instead, he began to observe his opponent's movements. With just a rough glance, he had already found seven or eight flaws. In his heart he sighed, "I don't know which small fry's master wants to hire an assassin. He should find a decent one." Cheng Jiaxuan had never seen such a scene before. He was so scared that he only knew how to run far away. He shrank into a corner and almost hid inside his room. He did not have the slightest bit of loyalty to protect his master.
In the chaos, nobody noticed that Prince Fu signaled to Shangguan Yaohua with his eyes and nodded lightly. Immediately he overturned the table and lightly pushed his palm toward Shangguan Yaohua's back. Shangguan Yaohua borrowed the force and leaped up from behind the table. With a big stride he stood in front of Shen Shiyun. The assassin did not stop. The blade of his dagger pierced Shangguan Yaohua's chest. Immediately a large part of his clothes was torn, but no blood seeped out. With one hand covering the wound on his chest, he struggled to turn his head and said, "Niangniang, you … please step back."
Shen Shiyun's countenance changed slightly. "Capture him alive!" she shouted. Shangguan Yaohua replied, "As you wish!" With a flick of his wrist he struck the side of the assassin's neck, followed by a punch. 'Bang!' the assassin's face was hit. The movement was violent, a small object was thrown out. It fell to the ground with a crisp sound. It looked like half a jade pendant. Cheng Jiaxuan gathered his courage and glanced over. Immediately his face turned pale with fright. For half a day he could not move his eyes away. His fingers unconsciously stroked his neck and touched something. It was as warm and smooth as before.
Shangguan Yaohua subdued the assassin in just a few moves. With a kick to his abdomen, he quickly turned around and twisted one of the assassin's arms, pressing the tip of his elbow against the assassin's back. When he reached out to take off the mask, he saw that the assassin was bleeding from his seven orifices. He swayed and then fell limply to the ground. Presumably he had bitten the hidden pill in his mouth and killed himself by taking poison. There was a large pool of blood around his mouth, mixed with the blood flowing out of his nostrils. At first glance, it looked like a bloody tongue had been dragged out of his mouth. It was extremely frightening.
Shen Shiyun tightened her grip on her lapel. Frowning, she walked toward the corpse and disdainfully said, "Relying on this kind of skill, you are much weaker than Yun Shao Shuai, yet you dare to assassinate me?" She seemed to have completely forgotten who was the one who was so scared that she hid behind Shangguan Yaohua, not daring to move. Now that the crisis had been averted, she began to make sarcastic remarks.
Shangguan Yaohua asked with concern, "Niangniang, are you … are you alright?" Shen Shiyun said, "I'm fine. This kind of small fry can't hurt me. Oh … just now you risked your life to protect me. Your loyalty is commendable. What reward do you want? "
Shangguan Yaohua respectfully replied, "Since I am Niangniang's subordinate, it is only right and proper for me to protect you. Otherwise, I would have to bear the consequences. Fortunately, Niangniang is unharmed. How could I dare to ask for a reward? "
Shen Shiyun laughed and said, "I am not a heartless person. If others treat me well, I will remember it in my heart. Your Highness Prince Cheng, I have accepted your kindness. If you have any request in the future, please do not hesitate to ask. I will definitely not refuse. However, there is one thing that I am very curious about. Don't blame me for being rude. You took a stab from him, how could you be unharmed? Could it be that you have practiced some kind of divine skill that makes you impervious to swords and spears? "
Shangguan Yaohua said, "Niangniang is making fun of me." He picked up half of a jade pendant from the ground and said, "Just now, I was lucky. The assassin's stab just happened to stab the jade pendant and I escaped. Otherwise, I would not be so lucky to be able to stand here and talk to you. "
Shen Shiyun said, "After surviving a great disaster, one is bound to have good fortune later. I have a word of advice: Heaven is not fair. Often, good deeds are not rewarded well. Your Highness Prince Cheng should not restrict yourself too much for the sake of upholding justice. "Shangguan Yaohua said," Many thanks for Niangniang's auspicious words. I will remember them in my heart. "
Shen Shiyun's gaze drifted to the jade pendant in his hand. She could not help but look at it a few more times. Shangguan Yaohua immediately handed it over. Shen Shiyun smiled approvingly. She took it in her hand and repeatedly played with it. She raised her eyelids and said, "From its luster, it looks very sparkling and translucent. It is a top-grade item. Ordinary people's children are not qualified to wear it. What, is it a family heirloom? "
Shangguan Yaohua replied, "That's right. My father usually runs a small business. When he has some free time, he has a special preference for antiques from the previous dynasty. For example, this jade pendant of mine is said to be an ancient jade passed down from the Yin Shang dynasty. It is priceless. If you can keep it properly, it will be a blessing for your family. If Niangniang likes it … "
Shen Shiyun laughed, "A gentleman does not take away other people's favorite things. I am the same. Just by looking at your attitude, I know it is your treasure. But … how come there is only half of it? "Cheng Jiaxuan had already quietly walked over. He was on tenterhooks as he listened.
Shangguan Yaohua calmly replied, "According to the Jianghu sorcerers, the complete jade is divided into two pieces. It has been passed down for thousands of years. The fated ones each hold half. When they meet, they will know that the other person is the one they are destined to be with. All these years, I have been drifting from place to place. I have a hope in my heart, but in the midst of waiting … I have been searching for it. "
Cheng Jiaxuan's lips moved. He wanted to say something but stopped. In his heart, he was becoming more and more certain of his conjecture. Because of this, he became even more flustered.
Shen Shiyun smiled faintly and said, "These are all stories made up by those businessmen in order to swindle money. How come I believe them? "Shangguan Yaohua said," If you believe it, then it exists. If you don't believe it, then it doesn't exist. Legends have always been passed down because they are permanent in people's hearts. Don't tell me this is not the case? "
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