C17 (2/2)

The moment they saw the robes of a foreign country, everyone became dumbfounded once more.

Some people noticed the clues and pointed at the assassin, asking in surprise, ”Isn't that Dongjing Country's uniform?”

These words immediately caused Yan Xiaoxi and Nangong Lin to become the focus of everyone's attention.

After this incident, they could not help but think of Minister Lin's performance just now. It did not seem like he was making it up. Perhaps, it really was true.

However, Nangong Lin acting as an enemy and selling out their country was extremely frightening.

What if it was real?

Was the Southern Water Country really going to change?

”Princess, your subordinate has tried his best.” The assassin glanced in the direction of Yan Xiaoxi before biting his tongue and committing suicide. It was probably because he couldn't stand the torture that he chose to end the pain this way.

His actions further confirmed everyone's suspicions and confirmed his relationship with Yan Xiaoxi.

”Royal brother, what else do you have to say?” Nangong Zhen had a lot of confidence as he asked in a reasonable manner.

Nangong Lin raised his eyebrows and remained calm. He softly said, ”This king has nothing to say.”

No one could have thought that Nangong Lin would have such a reaction. He did not give any explanation, as if he disdained to waste words on this matter, and also as if he had indirectly admitted to everything that had happened.

Thus, he smiled and said, ”Actually, even I do not believe that my royal brother would do such a thing. In order to prove your innocence, why not, when my royal brother handed over the military power, the rumors naturally broke down.”

That's right, Nangong Lin still had the military talisman of a hundred thousand soldiers.

It was not hard to see that this was Nangong Zhen's goal that he had gone through so much trouble for.

However, Nangong Zhen's move was indeed powerful. With this proposal, it would be difficult for Nangong Lin to back down. If he did not hand over the military talisman, it would prove his intent to rebel, and if he were to hand over the military talisman, it would be very difficult for him to retreat safely.

With such huge evidence on his body, the reason why Nangong Lin was still standing here today was because of the weapon token in his hand.

Nangong Xiao had been sitting high up on the dragon throne. Her eyes were locked in the direction of Nangong Lin, but she did not interfere with Nangong Zhen's actions. She was constantly watching everything, as though she had other plans.

Silence reigned within the hall. The atmosphere was extremely tense.

Everyone held their breath, afraid that they would be implicated.

At that moment, everyone heard a strange crunching sound.

Following the direction of the voice, they saw Yan Xiaoxi eating the dried fruit with great relish.

Perhaps she had noticed the crowd's gaze, she reluctantly handed over the dried fruit and asked: ”Do you want some?”

Everyone shook their heads in astonishment. They simply couldn't understand whether Yan Xiaoxi was trying to fool the heavens or was simply too naive.

In this situation, it was unbelievable that she could still eat.

Nangong Zhen glanced at Yan Xiaoxi and said, ”Princess Mu, you should hurry up and persuade your prince. If he doesn't hand over the military talisman, you won't have anything to eat in the future, right?”

”Really?” Yan Xiaoxi's eyes widened as she turned her head to look at Nangong Lin.