"Prince Xiao! You dare to disobey the late emperor's order, you are the most unfilial!"
Jingniang drew out the soft sword from her waist and looked at Prince Xiao: "Until the matter is investigated clearly, no one can touch me in the slightest. Anyone who ignores the late emperor's orders is treason!"
King Xiao frowned.
For a moment, everyone was helpless against Jing Niang.
After all, with the late emperor's orders, no one dared to act rashly.
Chu Yunning took a bow and arrow and aimed it at Jing Niang's shoulder. With a whoosh, the arrow pierced the shoulder.
"ah!"
Jing Niang was caught off guard and injured, covering her shoulders and screaming.
Chu Yunning took a second arrow and shot it into the right shoulder. Seeing that Jing Niang was bleeding and had no ability to resist, she put down the bow.
"The late Emperor did have an order not to take your life, but he didn't say not to hurt you. You deserve it for your many evil deeds!"
Chu Yunning ignored Jing Niang's cannibalistic look and turned her gaze to Jing Zhaoyin.
"I propose cutting off the veins in Jing Niang's hands and feet and puncturing her upper body to prevent her from escaping. We will slowly investigate the rest of the matter."
This matter has not been criticized by the emperor, so it is not easy to execute it privately.
We can only keep an eye on the person and prevent her from escaping.
Jing Zhaoyin nodded, raised his hand and asked the guards to perform the piercing punishment. Two sharp claw hooks penetrated Jing Niang's shoulders.
"ah!"
Jing Niang's face showed pain, her face was pale, and thin beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.
Both shoulders were pierced, and Jing Niang almost fainted from the pain. She gritted her teeth and looked at Chu Yunning with eyes as dark as a deep pool, filled with hatred.
Chu Yunning was not afraid at all: "From the moment you kidnapped Beibei, it was destined to be a life and death battle between you and me!"
"Chu Yunning!" Jing Niang suddenly sneered: "Haha, I thought you were a smart person, but I didn't expect you to be so stupid. You want to overthrow me with these trivial tricks. You are just talking nonsense!"
"Stop nagging, take her away!" Prince Xiao was too lazy to listen to her nagging anymore and asked the secret guards to escort her away.
The shore quickly returned to silence. Chu Yunning let out a long sigh. Prince Xiao glanced at her and asked, "The person has been caught, why are you still worried?"
I can't say what's wrong, but there's always a thorn in my heart.
She always felt that this matter could not end so easily.
Especially the way Jingniang looked at her before leaving, it was as if she was watching a joke.
There is even an illusion that Jing Niang is just one of the pawns, and the big fish behind her has not yet appeared.
"It's nothing, it's just a pity that such a beautiful lake is dyed red."
Chu Yunning sighed casually and pointed at the faint red color on the lake.
"You have changed a lot in the past few years." Wang Xiao sighed. He had been paying attention to Chu Yunning's every move just now.
Seeing that her expression remained unchanged and her eyes were full of ferocity, she even had an aura that was overwhelming to everyone, making people feel fearful.
Chu Yunning raised her eyebrows, skipped the topic, and said, "The reason why I was able to capture Jing Niang was thanks to the prince. I still need the prince to follow up in the future. Don't fall short."
"Don't worry, I will take care of it!" Prince Xiao walked a few steps and then stopped and looked back at her: "The matter at Yihong Tower has come to an end for the time being. I am worried that there will be remnants of revenge. During this time, you will take Beibei with you.
Go back home to avoid the limelight."
This is the third time that Prince Xiao has asked her to return to his residence.
Chu Yunning still declined.
She finally gave up the secular world and took Beibei out. How could she go back to that cage again?
King Xiao was not surprised this time. Gradually he learned about Chu Yunning's personality and was no longer disappointed.
"Your Majesty, if you try to persuade the princess again, she might go back."
Rufeng admired Chu Yunning more and more, and those two arrows directly conquered him.
He was fast, accurate and ruthless, and he was not sloppy. Even such a large Yihong Tower, which absolutely dominated the capital, was actually tricked by the princess.
"I think you are eager to recognize her as your master?" Prince Xiao glanced sideways at Rufeng, his eyes cold.
Rufeng wanted to nod but his reason told him no, so he shook his head reflexively.
"Your Majesty, don't you go and see the concubine?" Rufeng asked.
Prince Xiao paused. It seemed that he hadn't seen Ye Yan'er for a long time, and he didn't know how she was doing.
"What happened to her?"
Subconsciously, Prince Xiao was a little reluctant to see Ye Yaner.
"The antidote you gave me a few days ago has been given to Concubine Ye. The doctor said that Concubine Ye's face can recover."
"Antidote?" Prince Xiao then remembered that he had slipped the antidote to Rufeng a few days ago.
And Rufeng actually gave it to Ye Yaner!
Rufeng was still waiting for Prince Xiao to praise him for his cleverness in doing things, but who knew that Prince Xiao wanted to strangle him to death.
Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will come.
As soon as Prince Xiao stepped onto the threshold of the palace, Luzhu stepped forward to say hello.
"Your Majesty, the concubine has personally prepared a banquet and is waiting for you at Jingchang Pavilion."
King Xiao frowned.
"Your Majesty, the concubine is worried about you every day, and today is the concubine's birthday."
"Today is Yan'er's birthday?" Prince Xiao thought about the date and found that it was indeed Yan'er's birthday.
He was always there to accompany Yan'er on her birthday every year.
He would even prepare generous gifts in advance, but this year he forgot about it. Feeling guilty for a moment, Prince Xiao said to Rufeng: "I have a set of pure gold heads and noodles in the king's warehouse. Take it to Changjing Pavilion."
"yes!"
King Xiao changed his direction to visit Ye Yaner.
Changjing Pavilion does not have the luxury of the past. The layout of the yard is a bit more simple. There is a swing under the corridor and a grape trellis set up next to it. The green grapevines are growing well and have begun to bear small green fruits.
There are many green potted plants placed on the steps of the corridor, all of which are beautifully trimmed. As you step up the steps, a faint aroma comes into the house.
Ye Yan'er is graceful in light gauze, wearing a plain white dress, with a slender waist that is not too bulky. Her palm-sized face is painted with delicate makeup, her black hair is rolled up casually, and she has a hibiscus on her temples.
She wears gauze flowers, small and plump ears with raindrop-shaped white jade earrings, and her whole person has a gentle, graceful and elegant temperament.
Ye Yaner called out gently: "The prince is here."
Prince Xiao nodded, sat on the chair and looked at the rich dishes on the table, without feeling any appetite.
"Your Majesty..." Ye Yaner looked at Prince Xiao pitifully, feeling a little sad in her heart.
From the moment he walked in, Prince Xiao never looked at him.
She specially dressed up today with the same clothes and makeup as when they met for the first time, and Prince Xiao didn't even notice.
When did it start that Prince Xiao’s eyes were no longer on him?
"What's wrong?" Prince Xiao looked confused:
"I heard from Lu Zhu that you have been busy for several hours. Sit down quickly. The food will not taste good when it is cold."
Prince Xiao personally filled a bowl of duck soup and placed it in front of Ye Yan'er: "Try it."
"Yan'er, thank you, Your Majesty." Ye Yan'er sniffed and swallowed back her grievances.
Didn't he realize that his face was healed?
Ye Yaner smiled and picked up a shrimp and put it in Prince Xiao's bowl: "The prince is busy with official duties these days and has become thinner. These are fresh shrimps sent from the big kitchen. They are cooked according to the prince's preference."
Upon hearing this, King Xiao ate the shrimps very proudly, and quickly put down his chopsticks: "It tastes good, and your craftsmanship is still so good."
Now the smile on Ye Yan'er's face couldn't be stretched, and she revealed a smile that was uglier than crying.
"Your Majesty?"
Prince Xiao raised his head, wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, and then picked up some tea to moisten his throat. It seemed that he had finished his meal.
It took Prince Xiao less than half an hour to cook the dishes she had put so much effort into.
Ye Yan'er felt bitter in her heart, but she was unwilling to give in. She picked up the wine glass and said, "Your Majesty, Yan'er thanks you for bringing the antidote, which cured Yan'er's face and spared your trouble."
After Ye Yan'er reminded him, Prince Xiao cast his eyes on Ye Yan'er's fair and delicate face.
Her complexion is fair, her facial features are exquisite, and her appearance is even better than before.
Prince Xiao looked at it lightly and then looked away, clearing his throat: "Now that your face is healed, just relax and recuperate your body, don't collapse from exhaustion."
Ye Yaner nodded happily, the prince still cared about her.
At this time, Rufeng came over holding the tiara. Prince Xiao took it and put it on the table. He stood up slowly and said, "I still have things to deal with. You can rest in peace and rest."
Ye Yaner was shocked: "The prince is leaving?"
Her face has recovered. Today is her birthday. Doesn't Prince Xiao plan to stay with her?
"Rufeng, I will ask the accountant to send five thousand taels of silver to Changjing Pavilion, and then find a troupe to celebrate Concubine Ye!"
"yes!"
Ye Yaner watched Prince Xiao striding away, unable to stop shouting, and tears fell uncontrollably in the next second.
Luzhu and other maids all held their breath, not even daring to take a breath for fear of harming the fish in the pond.
Who would have thought that Ye Yaner's face would be restored to its original state, but Prince Xiao would just look at her and leave.
This has never happened before.
Ye Yaner sat blankly on the chair, looking at the dishes on the table, which looked like a joke. She grabbed the tablecloth and flipped it over in anger.
"Ah!" Ye Yaner shouted.
When he hurt his face, Prince Xiao looked coldly towards her. Although she was sad, it was understandable. Even she couldn't bear that terrifying face.
But now that his face has recovered, Prince Xiao is even colder than before.
This is the first time since she entered the government that her birthday has been so deserted.
She was full of joy but someone poured cold water on her. The huge gap made her a little unbearable.
"Go and find out where the prince is during this time and who he is with."
Ye Yan'er suddenly wondered if there was another Hu Meizi who pestered Prince Xiao when she hurt her face.
If this is the case, Ye Yaner must find a way to save it as soon as possible.
Luzhu hesitated: "Concubine, perhaps the prince is too busy these days and has no time to think about anything else. Let's wait..."
"Do you know something? Tell me quickly!" Ye Yaner shouted angrily: "Who is it?"
Luzhu said bravely: "It's the princess."
"Chu Yunning?"
Ye Yaner was in disbelief. Could it be that Prince Xiao really fell in love with Chu Yunning?
"The prince often meets with the princess these days, and he also helps the princess deal with Yihonglou."
Luzhu told everything he heard without missing a word.
The more Ye Yaner listened, the uglier her face became. The last time King Xiao came to the house with Chu Yunning in his arms, she beat herself in public. King Xiao didn't blame her and just asked his servants to give her some tonics.
"Hu Meizi!" Ye Yan'er bit her lip tightly and sneered: "I thought she was some kind of chaste and fierce woman, but it turned out to be nothing more than that."
"Concubine, what are you going to do?" Luzhu asked anxiously. The treatment in Changjing Pavilion was obviously not as good as before. These lowly slaves who acted according to the circumstances had met him in the past, and none of them were polite and polite.
, now I am perfunctory if I can, and even joke about Changjing Pavilion behind my back.