Nan Xuzong and the Prince of Zhenbei immediately stepped forward.
Huangfu Xuan looked at Princess Qinlian in his arms, his eyes slightly cold. After all, he had never held any woman in his arms before, but this woman's face was full of panic and surprise.
Princess Qinlian looked at Huangfu Xuan, her heart pounding, her face flushed. It was him, it really was him! She had just accidentally seen him while she was dancing, which was why she had slipped and fallen. But she never expected him to come to her rescue!
His embrace felt so warm!
Huangfu Xuan looked at the shyness on her face, his eyes narrowed, and he gently placed her on the ground. "Saving you was my priority just now, so I dared to offend you. I'm sorry!" He then immediately took a few steps back.
Princess Qinlian blushed, her heart still pounding with nervousness. The Princess Consort of Zhenbei tugged at her sleeve, saying, "Thank you so much, Third Prince, for saving my daughter! This humble woman thanks you, Third Prince!"
"Your Highness, there's no need for such a grand gesture. You and the Prince are both my elders, so there's no need to be so polite," Huangfu Xuan said, his lips moving somewhat awkwardly.
The Prince of Zhenbei glanced at his Princess Consort, then looked at Princess Qinlian, who stood silently behind him with her head down, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
Ji Wushang stepped forward and stood there without saying a word.
Nan Xuzong's gaze drifted to Ji Wushang, then he looked at her, his eyes filled with tenderness. Ji Wushang smiled back.
"Let's not talk here, let's talk in the pavilion," said the Prince of Zhenbei.
It was nothing more than polite words, but Huangfu Xuan still felt a little uncomfortable. So, seeing that it was almost time, he took his leave. Nan Xuzong and Ji Wushang also took their leave when it was almost time.
After everyone left, the Prince of Zhenbei left behind his wife and Princess Qinlian, while Princess Qinxiang and Princess Qinqing were taken away by their maids.
The Prince of Zhenbei looked at the Princess of Zhenbei, his eyes filled with love. The Princess of Zhenbei's eyes were full of smiles. She could be considered a successful princess. She had firmly captured the Prince of Zhenbei's heart. If her three daughters could be like her and capture their husbands' hearts, how wonderful that would be!
"Qinlian, I have something to ask you. Are you sure you want to tell me the truth?" Prince Zhenbei said to Princess Qinlian, who had her head bowed.
"Yes," Princess Qinlian said softly. She was so embarrassed just now. An unmarried woman being held like this by a man, if word got out, no one would want her!
"Raise your head." The Prince of Zhenbei looked at her, her head bowed, so he couldn't see her eyes and couldn't tell if she was telling the truth.
Princess Zhenbei glanced at Prince Zhenbei, then put her arm around Princess Qinlian's shoulder. "Qinlian, listen to your father and look up at him."
"Yes." Princess Qinlian nodded and looked up at the Prince of Zhenbei.
"I'm asking you, do you have feelings for the Third Prince?" the Prince of Zhenbei asked directly. There were only the three of them there; there was nothing to fear about being overheard.
Princess Qinlian blushed upon hearing this, "...This...is." After a long while, she finally uttered a soft sentence.
The Prince of Zhenbei looked at her in surprise, then at the Princess of Zhenbei. The Princess of Zhenbei quickly asked, "Does anyone else know about this?"
“No,” Princess Qinlian said softly.
The Prince of Zhenbei nodded. The Third Prince is not a bad person, but I'm afraid he doesn't like Qinlian! If you marry Qinlian but can't win his heart, you'll suffer neglect for the rest of your life.
Perhaps Huangfu Xuan really will become the new emperor, and then things will be different. She wouldn't dare say Qin Lian would become his empress, but at the very least, she'd become a concubine. Was she mentally prepared for that?
The Prince of Zhenbei looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, then whispered, "I'm not afraid to tell you this, but you mustn't tell anyone. This concerns the life and death of our Zhenbei Prince's Mansion! If the Third Prince becomes the new master, Qinlian, can you tolerate his harem of three thousand concubines?"
"Yes." Princess Qinlian gritted her teeth. She was not a weak person, and she was sure she could also have a place in his harem!
Even if you marry him now, you might only become a concubine. Are you willing to accept that?
"I'm willing." Princess Qinlian's gaze was firm. Even a concubine is still a concubine; having him is enough!
"What if his heart isn't with you?" the Prince of Zhenbei said. "Princes and kings don't have a heart that only has one favorite. It's hard to guarantee that another woman won't take his heart!"
"I only ask to have Father's heart, just like Mother. But if that's not possible, I must at least have an indispensable place in his heart."
The Prince of Zhenbei nodded, stroking his long beard. This girl certainly has a big heart; perhaps that's how she managed to survive in such an environment!
"Alright, I will keep an eye on this matter. You must be careful with your words and actions. From today onwards, you must be even more strict with yourself!" the Prince of Zhenbei said. If she wanted to marry into the royal family, she had to learn a lot, otherwise she would definitely be bullied!
Princess Qinlian's marriage to Huangfu Xuan can, to some extent, ensure that Huangfu Xuan's heart is placed in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion. In the future, if anyone wants to destroy the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, they will still have to be wary of Huangfu Xuan's power!
Sitting in the carriage, Nan Xuzong embraced Ji Wushang, letting her rest her head on his lap for a while.
"What did you talk about with them?" Ji Wushang asked after a long silence.
"It's nothing, just about Minhao and Jueshi." When Nan Xuzong was mentioned, he immediately looked at Ji Wushang, observing her reaction. Yes, he wondered if she knew what was going on.
"How is it? Can we find them?" Ji Wushang immediately looked up at him. Seeing his somewhat dazed gaze, Ji Wushang realized that he might be overly concerned. "The Crown Prince is your good friend. The Second Prince and Princess Muchen have had a hard time. I hope nothing bad has happened to them."
Nan Xuzong's dark eyes darkened. "You're right. The Prince of Zhenbei, the Third Prince, and I have all worked together to find a way. Before long, they will surely be able to return to their residence safely."
"Okay, that's good." Ji Wushang slipped her small hand into his large hand, and he paused slightly before tightening his grip.
"Do you know why they left the manor?" Ji Wushang asked tentatively, finding a spot and resting her head on his lap.
He reached out his other hand and gently grasped her waist. "I don't know." His eyes were slightly cold as he tried to see Ji Wushang's expression, but Ji Wushang's gaze was directed outside.
Her emotions made it impossible for him to discern what she was thinking.
He scooped her up and held her in his arms, his eyes meeting hers. "Wu Shang, I'm asking you a question. Will you answer me truthfully?"
"Yes, go ahead." Ji Wushang looked into his eyes and smiled sweetly.
He froze, realizing that her smile was undeniably beautiful and pure, always capable of touching the depths of his soul. He composed himself slightly before asking, "You once said you'd heal my legs, have you found a way?"
Ji Wushang's breath hitched. Had he guessed something?
But she hooked her arm around his neck and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Cong, I... I'm incompetent and couldn't find it, but I will definitely find a way, okay?"
"...No, no." Nan Xuzong was startled by her sudden action. Sure enough, he was still not used to her taking the initiative, and he felt unprecedentedly panicked by her initiative. Yes, she was his calamity.
"I know you must be worried, right? I'm so sorry." Ji Wushang hugged his lean waist and buried her head in his chest. He couldn't see any of her expressions, but he could feel that she was slightly cold.
Nan Xuzong hugged her tighter. "Don't look for treatments, do you hear me? Don't waste time on those pointless things. Take good care of yourself. You're fine now. It's enough that you're here with me." He gently stroked her waist.
Ji Wushang nestled against his chest and nodded, "I feel more than enough with you by my side."
Nan Xuzong smiled and kissed her dark hair. "Listen to me, have you remembered?"
Just as Ji Wushang was about to say something, the carriage suddenly lurched forward. Ji Wushang was surprised, and Nan Xuzong instinctively pulled her tightly into his arms.
The carriage suddenly stopped.
☆、206 Bah! Ji Yinxue actually resorted to dirty tricks! (Exciting!)
Ji Wushang narrowed his eyes coldly, and when he turned his head, he saw Nan Xuzong's concerned gaze. Before he could speak, Ji Wushang asked, "Are you alright?"
Nan Xuzong shook his head, his eyes filled with affection. It was so good that she cared for him.
Nan Xuzong put his arm around her waist, signaling her not to speak. He looked outside warily. "What happened?" His hawk-like eyes narrowed, like a lion king ready to fight at any moment, his golden hair ready to be unleashed.
"Master, assassin!" Gong Shu said, blocking their carriage.
Ji Wushang looked at Nan Xuzong, took a slight step back, and coordinated with his attack. He absolutely could not hold him back!
The men in black surrounded Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong's carriage, all with their swords drawn. At the command of their leader, they would all rush forward to kill Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong.
Meanwhile, Nan Xuzong and Ji Wushang's guards surrounded the carriage, swords in hand, staring at the man in black, ready to fight to the death.
Nan Xuzong smiled and gently lifted the carriage curtain, looking outside. This was the street! How dare so many people come out to assassinate him and Ji Wushang? This person really wanted them dead!
He took Ji Wushang's hand from behind and gestured for her to hide behind him. He feared that he wouldn't be able to look after her later.
Ji Wushang cooperated fully.
"Kill them!" A man in black stepped out from the group of men in black, pointing his long sword.
The men in black all began to attack Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong.
The sounds of clashing swords, cries, and blood splattering filled the entire street; all the people had already left.
Nan Xuzong's cold gaze swept over the men in black. If any of them dared to come forward, his golden thread would surely be unleashed, leaving them either dead or worse off, showing no mercy.
The black-clad men's swordsmanship was extremely sharp, comparable to the men trained by Nan Xuzong. As they gradually approached, they attacked the back of the carriage instead!
Ji Wushang immediately dodged, and suddenly a person descended from the sky and slashed down at the sedan chair above Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong's heads!
Ji Wushang was taken aback, while Nan Xuzong's eyes turned cold. Gong Shu turned around and saw that someone dared to be so bold. He immediately took out a dagger from his pocket and threw it at the man in black. Nan Xuzong's golden thread was even faster and hit the man in black in the chest. Gong Shu's dagger sent him to hell!
Nan Xuzong watched indifferently as his men fought desperately against the men in black. Gong Shu stepped forward and stood beside the carriage, protecting Nan Xuzong and Ji Wushang. "Master, are you alright?" he asked, his back to Nan Xuzong as he looked at the men in black outside.
"Spare their lives." Nan Xuzong's lips twitched.
"Yes!" Gong Shu immediately stepped forward.
The wind suddenly picked up, and it grew even colder. Unexpectedly, countless arrows rained down from all directions!
Nan Xuzong and the others were shocked! There were so many arrows, so densely packed! And they shot towards them without any warning! Several people immediately fell to the ground.
Nan Xuzong immediately shielded Ji Wushang behind him, but then discovered that several arrows were being shot at them from behind!
Gong Shu and the others immediately gathered around them, shielding them from the arrows. Nan Xuzong realized that even protecting Ji Wushang behind him wasn't enough, so he pulled her into his arms and said, "Lie down!"
Ji Wushang's eyes were deep. He needed to think of a way! He could capture those men in black just now, but now they occupied high positions. The only option now was to retreat!
"Retreat first, or the losses will be even greater!" Ji Wushang whispered.
Nan Xuzong lowered his eyes slightly.
Just as he was about to order his men to evacuate, he saw that someone was actually helping them from behind! The men in black were being attacked by someone, and screams echoed from inside the high walls, sending chills down everyone's spines!
Nan Xuzong's dark eyes swept over them, "Leave one behind!"
Others want him dead, but he refuses to die! These people are well-trained, and they are not the imperial guards from the palace!
At this moment, Nan Xuzong watched as the men in black were thrown down from the city wall, all of them corpses! They had all died tragically! Nan Xuzong narrowed his eyes and finally saw that figure.
The wind blew, carrying a thick, pungent smell of blood. Ji Wushang frowned. At that moment, she recalled the night she died tragically in her previous life. The blood was just as pungent, flowing from the top of her head and covering her entire body. Then, she died in endless pain!
Ji Wushang's heart skipped a beat. At that moment, he felt a chill run through his body. A sense of fear that arose naturally from his heart invaded his entire mind. Ji Wushang gripped Nan Xuzong's arm tightly.
Nan Xuzong turned to look at Ji Wushang in surprise. Ji Wushang's face was deathly pale. Nan Xuzong quickly freed one hand and grabbed her wrist. "Wushang, what's wrong?"
"I, I'm fine, I'm just having a little trouble breathing!" Ji Wushang thought to himself that even though he wasn't breathing, the smell of blood was still everywhere!
Nan Xuzong immediately checked her pulse and found that her heart was beating very fast, but her hands and feet were ice cold!
Seeing that he was distracted by her, Ji Wushang immediately rallied his spirits and said, "I'm fine, don't worry!"
Nan Xuzong was about to transfer some of his true energy to her, but Ji Wushang had already pulled her wrist out of his hand. "I was just kidding, I'm fine." She said with a smile.
Nan Xuzong looked at her with a puzzled expression, then turned his head and saw Beigong Jueshi!
Bei Gong Jue Shi seemed to have arrived treading on blood; wherever he went, his sword would inevitably be drawn! His soft sword ruthlessly swung towards the men in black, killing them with a single blow!
Nan Xuzong looked at Beigong Jueshi in front of him. His light blue robe was stained with a lot of blood, making the light blue robe look eerie.
Nan Xuzong tugged at the golden thread in his hand, exclaiming, "Peerless!"