No place is safe
Chapter XX
I've always seen Murong Zhan as someone like Wuji, cold, decisive, full of aggression, with a pitiful lack of expression.
But today, when I saw him walk in slowly with a smile that was not a smile, I couldn't help but shiver! She hurriedly went forward to pay her respects.
"Yun Xi pays her respects to Second Brother!"
He didn't reach out to help me like Murong Su did every time. He just nodded. I immediately ordered the palace servants to make tea and sat opposite him. After a long time, he still didn't speak, so I could only bite the bullet and ask,"What instructions does Second Brother have for Yun Xi?”
To be honest, I'm very afraid of Murong Zhan. Although it was a little useless to say this, it was the truth. This was what I really thought. As for why I was afraid of him, I didn't understand it myself. Could this be the so-called one thing conquering another?
He looked at me with a calm expression, and the corners of his mouth curled into a suspicious arc. I immediately stood up with my hair standing on end.
"Sister-in-law, why have you become so reserved? Before we got married, I had a lot of experience with your eloquence.”
Oh, digging up old scores? It couldn't be that simple!
He was all smiles, and I laughed along."What are you saying, Second Brother? Do you still remember how willful Yun Xi was before?”Kicking the ball back at once, let's see how you're going to catch it?
" Sister-in-law, you must be joking. Today, I'm here-" He paused and looked at me. I was stretching my neck to wait for the next sentence.
He smiled mysteriously." Actually, there's something I want to confirm with you.
"What is it that requires Second Brother to personally confirm?”Actually, I knew what he wanted to ask. Did he really know?
He didn't speak for a long time and only looked at me. I also raised my eyes to look at him without blinking. I didn't want to be at a disadvantage in terms of aura. He was the first to look away, but I knew that it wasn't because he was intimidated by my aura, but because he saw my childishness.
"Sister-in-law, I won't beat around the bush in front of an honest person. Could it be that you really can't guess why I came today? That box?"
That box? The box I brought out from Murong Feixuan's palace? It turned out that there were still people paying attention.
"What box?" He pretended to be stupid.
He didn't mind. He picked up the tea but put it down again. He smiled and said,"Do I have to say it clearly? The one you brought out from Imperial Father's chambers that day.”
I wasn't angry at his teasing." Why is Second Brother interested in that box?”
"Naturally, that box is extremely important to me!”
Was it important to him? I don't think so. Nothing in that box is related to him. I don't understand why he said that.
"But Second Brother, I can be sure that the thing Imperial Father gave me that day has nothing to do with Second Brother.”This was the truth.
When he heard this, he frowned." That day, before you came, Father summoned each of us separately. He only said one thing to me-he asked me to ask you. The thing is in a box.”
Oh, no wonder he was staring at my hand that day. So there was this layer. But that box…Wait…
There was more than one box, wasn't there? Could it be that the box that Murong Feixuan gave me when he summoned me into the palace for the second time was what Murong Zhan wanted? However, Murong Feixuan had said that he would hand it over to the Emperor in the future, but Murong Zhan wasn't. What should he do?
" Second brother, I don't want to hide anything from you." I brushed my hair." Besides, I'm not your opponent in terms of scheming, so everything I said today is true.”
He opened his eyes slightly. He probably didn't expect me to be so direct.
"The box that second brother saw that day was indeed not what you wanted, but I have another thing in my hand that might be what second brother wanted. It's just that I haven't opened it and it's not with me now. Moreover, father once said that it's an amulet that can protect my safety.”
I said it sincerely, but it can't be said that I'm not cunning. I'll see how you, Murong Zhan, will continue with your words.
He looked at me enigmatically." You're indeed the descendant of a family of generals.”After saying that, he smiled meaningfully. My heart turned cold. So he still remembered what I said the first time we met. He actually used it to stop me.
"Second Brother wants to see that thing now?”
"No, I don't need to look anymore. I'm sure that the box you're talking about is the one I want, but there's no need to look at it now. If it's possible, please don't open the box. It's not a good time yet. Besides, I'm most at ease if it's in your hands. I know Yunxi is a person who values her promises. Can you promise me not to open the box now?”
I couldn't help but nod my head. Looking at his high-spirited and resolute face, I was slightly dazed. What a person like Fearless. He always had his own ideas, the determination to not be swayed by anyone, the calmness and boldness that would not be moved even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, and that cold heart.
"Can I ask you a question?" I blurted out.”
I didn't wait for him to agree and asked anxiously,"Are you really sincere in supporting the new emperor's ascension this time? Not at all…"
He had already stood up, but after hearing my words, he sat down again and sighed." Yunxi, you're really still a child.”
I was stunned!
"Among the seven brothers, I should be the one with the most kingly aura, and the one who can lead the Murong family the most is my eldest brother. Do you know what this means?”He walked to my side and I looked at him passively. I wanted to nod, but I couldn't help but shake my head.
"This means that the two of us are not good candidates to inherit the throne. As an Emperor, I can command the civil and military officials and direct the thousands of miles of land. However, I, Murong Zhan, cannot allow anyone to restrict me, the head of that family. Originally, only one of these two positions should be able to sit, but I can't be like big brother, who sits firmly in the position of sect leader without any intention of the world. The person Imperial Father dotes on the most is Eldest Brother because he is the flesh and blood of the woman he loves. That woman is your mother, do you understand?”When he said this, he laughed coldly and mockingly.
"How did you know?" My voice was trembling.
"This is the reason why Imperial Father can't tolerate me. You'd better ask Eldest Brother about the right and wrong, because it's his responsibility to tell you everything. What I want to say is that it is my regret to not be able to rule the world. I am naturally unwilling, but for Ah? He may not be the emperor with the most kingly aura, but in the current situation of China, he is the most suitable. Also, do you really think that the capital is under your control? Although the 30,000 imperial guards under my eldest brother can suppress a group of people, the 30,000 troops under my imperial uncle's command in Zhili Province are only half a day's journey from the capital. If there's a slight mistake, the capital will change.”
Imperial Uncle-Prince Zhen Murong Feiying! The only brother who survived the last battle for the throne and was put in an important position by Murong Feixuan, was he still concerned about that chair? After lying low for so many years, was he finally going to take action?
"Since you all know all this, why are brothers still fighting like wildfire?”I don't understand their logic.
He shook his head and actually reached out to stroke my head. I stood up in shock and took a few steps back." Second Brother, you-"
He was stunned for a moment, then he waved his sleeves and placed his hands behind his back. I looked at his tall and proud back against the light and didn't say anything for a long time.
"Yunxi, do you know? I always knew you were afraid of me!" After a long time, I heard his voice that was no longer cold." Why are you afraid of me?”
"You look like a person. That person is very terrifying.”Is this my voice?
"Is that so?" He turned around with a faint smile on his face. Suddenly, I realized that Murong Zhan could also have such a gentle expression. It was so gentle that it made me shocked.
I didn't answer him." Then what kind of opponent is Third Brother in your eyes?”
He smiled." Ah Che has never been my match!”
I frowned." What?"
"Actually, his dream has always been to be a good official, just like how Ah Cang was willing to be a good general. The Emperor in his heart has always been his big brother. He fought so hard because his big brother was too indifferent to the throne, so all of this was actually caused by his big brother. If he had honestly accepted the fact that he was the Crown Prince, perhaps the current situation would not have happened. This is also the reason why he is working so hard to stabilize the situation. Guilt, do you understand?”
Another huge hammer smashed down, making me dizzy. I said in a daze,"I've always been in the clouds."
"Did I not completely clear the clouds for you today?”He asked me with a smile, and I nodded.
"Then what else do you want to know?"
"What will Second Brother do next?"
"To the Northern Barbarians, of course!"
I was shocked." You also want to have an army?!”
"No, with that thing in your hand, it's very difficult! Don't frown, just believe that I won't raise an army within ten years.”
"What about ten years later?" I couldn't help but ask.
"That depends? How was H doing as the emperor?”After he finished speaking, he still swung his sleeves like his signature move. To be honest, from his aura, he was indeed the person with the most imperial aura. However, fate played tricks on people. In the end, he could only dominate a region and could not become the ruler of the world.
When he left that day, he said something-
"I have two regrets in my life, and also two eternal regrets. One is the throne, and the other….. I can't get it in the end. Actually, fate is cruel to me, Murong Zhan. They are all so close to me, but….. so close to me is actually the end of the world!”
It turned out that even someone as tough as Murong Zhan had such a deep-rooted helplessness. It turned out that my prejudice against him had come without a reason.
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Although I wouldn't change my deep-rooted prejudice against Murong Zhan just because of a long conversation with him, I started to understand how to look at problems objectively.
In this situation, I know that everyone around me isn't really a bad person. Everyone had their own standpoints and their own insistence. Moreover, this throne was indeed extremely tempting. Since the legitimate Crown Prince Murong Su had always been so passive, then as Murong Feixuan's son, why couldn't Murong Zhan and the others covet him? As Murong Feixuan's younger brother, why shouldn't Murong Feiying fight for him? Weren't they all surnamed Murong?
Murong Zhan said that Murong Che has no ambition to seize the throne, but I don't think so. Perhaps he really has high hopes for big brother, but if big brother doesn't become the emperor in the end, then who would be the most restless person now? Would Murong Che be willing to support Murong? H? If he were to make any strange movements, then-my Ah Cang, where are you going to go?
I've been conflicted. I don't want to hurt my lover, but I had to lie to him for the sake of the promise and the big picture. What have I done so far? He shuttled between these foxes, playing a ridiculous but indispensable role. Many times he laughed at himself, but he still didn't look back and didn't even blink.
What should I do now? Was he just going to wait here passively, waiting for the storm to come?
I sat under the corridor of De Xiu Palace and looked at the rockery and clear water in the distance. This was the De Xiu Palace where Ah Cang's mother lived. The word " De " basically summed up her entire life. Consort An Hongying was a woman with both virtue and ability, gentle and beautiful. She gave birth to a son and daughter for Murong Feixuan, and she spent all her energy looking up to her husband and educating her children. She unfortunately died young when Murong Cang was young. Murong Cang's impression of his own mother was clear and profound. It was that gentle and kind mother, that strict but loving mother. I once heard him say many things about his mother. At that time, my heart was filled with endless envy because I had never had such memories, and I would never have them.
I saw Azurepeak walk over from afar with two people following behind him. They were very far away and were mostly blocked, so I couldn't see clearly.
"Princess Consort…"
It was Little Jing!
"Sister…"
It was Shu Lei!
They were here!
He's the person I want to see at this moment!
"Wangfei, Xiao Jing can enter the palace to serve you. I was so worried after not seeing you for a few days.”
"Sister, I want to stay too, okay?”
The two of them fought to talk. I smiled at them and held Little Jing Shulei's hand. We sat down in the corridor together. The slight summer breeze blew, making us feel warm and soft…
I immediately felt much more at ease with them by my side, and the smile naturally returned to my face.
During dinner-
"Sister, why don't you go back to the palace? Although the palace is very beautiful, it's still not as comfortable as home. Even if it's a prince's mansion, even if it can't compare to the princess 'mansion, it's still much warmer than the palace.”Shu Lei said as he chewed on his drumstick.
Sigh, actually, I don't want to stay here. Isn't there no other way?
"Sister has some matters to attend to. Moreover, the situation in Tiandu is very unstable now. Your brother-in-law is also out on an expedition. The few of us, the old, the weak, the women, and the children, are always not safe. Although there are many inconveniences in the palace, the emperor can always protect our safety, understand?”
I could only say these words to brush him off, but this kid was clearly not so easy to fool. He raised his eyebrows and asked,"Really?"
Brat, what kind of suspicious tone is that!
" Really," I knocked his head." Eat more, it won't shut your mouth!"”
"I even forgot to eat when I saw my sister!”
"Little bootlicker!" She pinched his nose, and a long-lost warmth spread.
It's late at night. I asked Azurepeak to send Shu Lei to my elder brother's place. This way, I'll be more at ease. I can't possibly let him stay in the Junzhu Mansion alone, right? Not good either! I tried my best to coax him into going. This little guy is really smart. It took me a lot of effort to settle it.
Being able to be with Xiao Jing on such a night, letting her gently comb my long hair and chatting casually, it's also very good!
"Wangfei, do you know? Three days after you entered the palace, on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, someone sneaked into the Imperial Residence.”
"What?" What happened after that? Is anyone injured?"
Xiao Jing shook her head." That person seemed to be looking for something, but he didn't go to His Highness 'study. Instead, he went to your bedroom.”
Oh, so it's against me. Who sent them? What do you want to steal from me?
"Who fought with him? Did you find anything?”
" It was Lord Qing Ming who discovered it. When we arrived, that person took advantage of the chaos to escape. Uncle Sheng told us not to chase after him." Xiao Jing looked at me and hesitated.
I touched her hand." Tell me, what are you hesitating about?”
"Princess Consort, that…actually, I feel that this matter is very strange. That thief's martial arts is not weak, and Qing Styx and he can't gain the upper hand.”
I was shocked, could it be a woman?
"And she is obviously very familiar with the terrain of the Junzhu Mansion. Do you think this matter is strange?”
It was indeed strange. Who was it? Could it be someone I know?
I knocked on my head." Aiya, I don't want to think about it anymore. My head is getting big from thinking about it." I turned around and looked at Xiao Jing, who was laughing secretly." I've been bored to death these few days without you by my side. This palace can really suffocate people to death. Come, accompany me for a walk!"”
He thought that she would agree, but who knew that the little girl had her own reasons."Wangfei, the wind is strong at night. You should rest early.”
"Silly girl, I just feel hot. I'm going out to take a shade!”
The two of us were in a stalemate when we suddenly heard a shout from outside.
" There's an assassin-there's an assassin-"
The two of us were shocked. This sound was so close. It was clearly from our De Xiu Palace!
"Wangfei, stay here and don't go out. I'll go out and take a look…"
I nodded." Be careful!"
Looking at Xiao Jing's brisk figure, I knew that her martial arts were not weak. Azurepeak was not around, so why was there an assassin at this time? What a coincidence!
In short, I would not foolishly run out and then shout without any image. I just sat under the light and felt like my heart was beating like a drum!
The door opened and a person came in. It was not a palace maid or Xiao Jing, but a masked assassin in black!
I sat there motionless, staring at the person who had just arrived.
"Princess Consort is really calm!"
I didn't change my expression, but I was actually scared to death. The sounds of fighting outside didn't stop, so it meant that there was more than one of them. To be able to make it here, their skills were naturally not a problem. Moreover, they must have their support in this palace.
His grandfather's Murong? H, how did you protect me? What the hell!
I coldly didn't reply to him. That person wasn't angry either. He quickly approached me. I took the opportunity to give him a roundhouse kick. He couldn't react in time. Although he stretched out his hand and didn't get hit by my sneak attack, his retreating posture was a little embarrassing.
"Wangfei, I didn't expect you to have some strange martial arts, but to avoid hurting you, I hope you can cooperate. What do you think?”
"Do you think you can escape unscathed?"”
"With wangfei in your hands, I am naturally safe!”
I was annoyed. What an old-fashioned drama. Another hostage.
"That depends on whether you have the ability to catch me alive.”
When I said this, his eyes turned cold. Although I couldn't see his face, I knew that he was definitely gnashing his teeth.
"Don't talk too fast, or do you want to stall for time?”
Hehe, the latter was similar, but the former…
You guessed it right. I'm a person who loses people but not formations.
To be honest, he wanted to restrain me in an instant. I couldn't struggle at all. For the sake of my beautiful life, I temporarily compromised and saw what they were up to.
He didn't strike my acupuncture points or anything. He just placed the sword across my neck and dragged me out.
"Stop! If you act rashly again, my sword might miss!”
Everyone was attacking another masked man in black. That person was definitely an expert. Xiao Jing and the guards fought with him bitterly and divined that they had the upper hand. However, the reinforcements were still not here. What were they doing? There was such a huge commotion in De Xiu Palace, could it be that no one had heard it? Or did he hear it but didn't want to pay attention? In addition-
Murong? H, could it be that you only sent these few people to protect my De Xiu Palace? Or do you really think I'm just a hostage after the edict is read?
Everyone in the courtyard looked at the two of us and stopped.
"Princess Consort…"
Xiao Jing shouted and was about to rush over.
The assassin pushed the sword towards my neck again. I immediately felt warm liquid flowing out and a cold voice sounded in my ear.
"Don't be agitated. Consort Li's tender neck can't withstand a gentle push from this sharp sword.”
Xiao Jing froze and looked at us. Her eyes were about to burn. I was shocked and quickly shouted,"Little Jing, don't worry. They have a use for capturing me, so they naturally won't take my life.”
"Princess Consort…"
"Fourth sister-in-law…"
Oh, Murong? H, your old comrade is finally here? It was too late!
The man in black who was originally fighting with the guards had retreated to our side. The two of them sandwiched me in the middle. It seemed that they were planning to use me completely.
When I saw Murong? H was very angry. Before they could speak, I sneered."Your Majesty has arrived so quickly!"
Murong? H's anxious expression couldn't alleviate the resentment in my heart. My neck was now bleeding, and I couldn't find any words to describe the pain.
"How dare you assassin! Release the princess and I will consider leaving your corpses intact!”
Heavens, Murong? H, are you trying to kill me?
When the person who was holding the sword and forcing me heard this, he laughed coldly. He glanced at the archers who were waiting in formation and then looked at me."Your Majesty, do you think you can still negotiate with me as an emperor?”As he spoke, he pushed me forward again. I was already numb from the pain. Was the blood almost flowing out?
"Stop…"
Murong? H closed his eyes." Tell me, what do you want?”
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, I also thought that you would definitely compromise! Can you take these archers away first? We are very nervous with them here. My hands will tremble when I am nervous and I will inevitably hurt Her Highness. What do you think?”
'This bastard is insatiable.' I secretly gritted my teeth. Although the pain was gradually eroding my consciousness, I still endured it and didn't faint. I'm also feeling very conflicted now. H couldn't save me in time, and I hate him for easily agreeing to the thief's threat. What is he thinking? I'm important, but I can't be more important than the throne, right?
" I can't agree to his request. Let him kill me," I shouted and pounced forward onto the sword. The people behind me were shocked and quickly pulled me back to stabilize my body."Do you want to die?!"
" My life and death are not up to you to decide. My death is my own decision." I looked at Murong. "Emperor, I don't blame you. Release the arrow!"”
"No," Murong said. H waved his hand." Archers, retreat!”
"Wait." Murong Zhan, who had rushed over, saw this scene and his expression did not change. He stopped for a moment at my bleeding neck and his eyes turned cold. "Emperor, we can't let them go!"”
"But she's in their hands. Don't tell me what to do. Let me make a decision, Second Brother!”
"But you are still hesitating, Your Majesty!”Murong Zhan's voice was cold. H looked up at me in surprise. I met his ink-like eyes, which were full of struggle. My heart is cold, Murong? H, why are you struggling?
"Your Majesty, I will count to ten. If you still don't withdraw the guards, I think we can only perish together with Consort Li today. Haha, to be able to have this noble and beautiful Consort die with me, what's the point of me dying…"
"Ah…"
That was my scream. I lowered my head and saw an arrow stabbed into my chest. With the last of my strength, I looked up-
He was the one who personally shot through my chest with his bow. Everyone was stunned. It was so quiet. It was finally quiet. Then, I would have a good sleep. I was so tired. I couldn't open my eyes anymore…
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