Seeing that the wine had entered her throat, Imperial Consort Yue's eyes revealed a hint of sorrow, but the determination between her brows did not change. When she personally cut the orange with a thin ice blade, her movements were also very stable. She swiftly peeled the skin and took the flesh, personally handing it to Princess Nihuang.
"This is Gan Cheng from my hometown?" Ni Huang took a bite and was a little surprised.
"Yes, I am. Sweet orange has no feet, but can reach the capital far away. Although this palace has feet, it is difficult to step on the old scholar.。”Imperial Concubine Yue's expression was slightly sorrowful, as if she was homesick, but also seemed to have other feelings.
"Empress, there's no need…" Ni Huang was about to persuade her when a female official appeared in front of the steps and reported,"Imperial Concubine, the Crown Prince and Young Master Sima request an audience.”
" Oh, what a coincidence." Noble Consort Yue clapped her hands and smiled." I forgot to ask him to bring Young Master Sima here for me to take a look. Since the princess is here, why don't you take the opportunity to meet him?"”
Princess Ni Huang's heart was filled with suspicion, but she could not figure out what the other party was going to do. After a moment of hesitation, the Crown Prince had already brought a tall and handsome young master in a luxurious robe in. He smiled and went forward to greet the princess, then ordered Sima Lei to bow to the princess.
The combat examination had been going on for so many days, and they had attended the imperial banquet together in the Hall of Martial Valor. They had even played the song that he hated very much, Phoenix Seeking Phoenix. Of course, this was not Princess Ni Huang's first time meeting Sima Lei. However, unlike the previous times, this man moved slightly forward. As soon as their eyes met, she felt her heart skip a beat. Closing her eyes and holding her breath, Ni Huang acutely sensed the dangerous situation she was in. He had been a little arrogant and thought that his martial arts strength was not afraid of being forced. He did not expect that the other party did not need to be forced at all. He did not know where he had done it, but it could actually trigger his mind. If he couldn't control himself and caused any consequences, he would have no evidence in the future. Even the Emperor wouldn't believe that anyone could forcefully do anything to him. Therefore, the most important thing now was to leave this place as soon as possible.
"Empress, Ni Huang suddenly remembered that there's something urgent.”Princess Ni Huang turned around and left.
" Hey, Princess..." Sima Lei's hand had just stretched out halfway when he involuntarily stopped. He turned around to look at the Crown Prince, but he was glared at fiercely by him. He could only grit his teeth, gather his courage, and chase after Princess Nihuang. He grabbed Princess Nihuang's arm.
"Impudent!" Ni Huang turned around and gathered her breath, trying to shake off the palm on her arm. As their eyes met, her mind went into a trance again. Even the palm on her arm turned from hot to warm, just like the warmth she yearned for every time she stood alone on the battlefield, facing the wind and frost.
"Sima, Junzhu seems tired. Help her to rest for a while.。。”Noble Consort Yue's voice came from afar, cold and sinister.
The Crown Prince took two steps back and watched as Sima Lei held the princess 'waist. He watched as a pained, conflicted, yet gentle expression flashed across her beautiful face. He felt a little sorry for her and turned his face away.
At this moment, a clamor sounded.
Noble Consort Yue stood up abruptly. She stood on the steps and could see even further. She could already clearly see a figure rushing in quickly. The palace guards who tried to stop him along the way were beaten until they were overturned. They could not slow down his momentum at all. He actually rushed up and struck Sima Lei with his palm.
Although King Jing rarely made a move, his martial arts were definitely not as fierce as those who had never experienced battle formations could imagine. Firstly, Sima Lei felt guilty. Secondly, he did not dare to make a move against the prince. Thirdly, his strength was originally weaker. After taking a few steps back, he was forced to retreat several zhang away.
"Jing Yan! How dare you barge into my Zhaoren Palace?”Noble Consort Yue had already seen that King Jing had come alone. She immediately went forward and scolded angrily," You hurt people. Are you rebelling?”
King Jing glanced around and noticed that the princess's eyes were misty and her legs were weak. Although he did not fully understand, he could guess most of it. He felt that Consort Yue and her son were really ugly and did not want to argue with her. He directly went forward and pressed on the princess's vital acupoints and carried her on his shoulder.
The Crown Prince was shocked and angry. He repeatedly shouted and ordered his guards to surround Xiao Jingyan. The inner circle held a steel knife, and the outer circle held an arrow.
"Jing Yan, how dare you barge into my Imperial Mother's palace to snatch the princess. Fortunately, I am here to protect you. Quickly put down the princess.。。”
Xiao Jingyan glanced at him coldly, but still ignored him and walked forward. The guards surrounding him could not help but follow suit and cast questioning glances at the Crown Prince.
But Xiao Jingxuan was in a dilemma. This brother of his was a man of war and killing. Ordinary situations would not be able to suppress him. However, it would not be a small matter if a random arrow shot a prince to death in Zhaoren Palace. Moreover, he had Princess Nihuang on his back. Could it be that they shot him at the same time? However, if they did not trap him and let him rush out like this, things would still get out of hand. After thinking about it for a while, he could not come up with a foolproof plan. He could not help but look at his mother.
Noble Consort Yue's gorgeous red lips pursed, and two words burst out from between her teeth,""Release the arrows!"
"Imperial Mother!"
"Release the arrows!" Noble Consort Yue's voice was extremely low, but her tone was sharp." At the very least, we will have more chances to speak if we keep the dead silent!”
The Crown Prince shivered and immediately rushed forward a few steps, shouting,""King Jing barged into the palace to assassinate Consort Mother and attempted to murder the princess.”
The guards hesitated for a moment, but the Crown Prince was their master after all. They immediately pressed down on the crossbows, and arrows rained down.
King Jing took a step forward and kicked a guard over. He picked up the guard's saber and waved it in the air. The saber was as white as snow, and he knocked down the first wave of arrows. Taking advantage of the gap, he rushed to the front of the steps and put the princess on the ground. Then, he blocked the second wave of arrows that chased after him. Suddenly, he turned around and jumped in the air. He slashed left and right, and landed on the place where the guards were concentrated. He disrupted the archers 'position. The guards with sabers were not his match. In the midst of the chaotic battle, his figure suddenly soared into the sky again, dashing and dashing. The Crown Prince, who was watching in a daze, suddenly felt a chill on his neck. A sharp blade was already placed on his neck, and the chill was biting his skin.
"Stop!" King Jing's voice wasn't loud, but the entire place was frozen.
Imperial Consort Yue's entire body trembled as she gritted her teeth and said angrily," Xiao Jingyan, how dare you..."
" It's something I often do to kill the generals and seize the commander of the three armies." King Jing smiled coldly and said arrogantly," Your Highness, you're standing too close to me.”
"Jing Yan! What do you want?" the Crown Prince said in a trembling voice.
"Send the princess over and let us leave the palace.”
Noble Consort Yue's gaze was as cold as ice as she snorted and said,""What if BenGong says no? Do you dare to kill the Crown Prince?"
"Does Imperial Concubine want to use the Crown Prince to gamble with me?”There was no warmth in Xiao Jingyan's voice. The Crown Prince's heart beat wildly and he couldn't help but call out," Mother!”
Noble Consort Yue's face was as cold as ice, but her chest kept heaving up and down. Clearly, she was in deep thought. Just as she frowned and was about to open her mouth to speak, a loud and urgent voice suddenly came from the entrance of the outer courtyard."The Grand Empress Dowager has arrived!"
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