C49 (1/2)

Nangong Xiao was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe as she looked at the duo in it with a deadpan expression.

Suddenly, he opened the cell door and walked straight in.

Liu Zhixue was stunned for a few seconds, then kneeled on the ground and explained, ”Your Majesty, I just want to eliminate the harm for the Southern Water Country.”

This matter had happened too suddenly, causing Liu Zhixue to panic. In this sort of situation, she could only come up with this crappy excuse.

Nangong Xiao glanced at Liu Zhixue and repeated, ”Eliminate harm for the people?”

”That's right. Didn't the emperor also know that Princess Lin was a spy from the Eastern Mirror Kingdom?” Liu Zhixue continued to explain endlessly.

”Oh, traitor? Who told you? ” Nangong Xiao frowned and asked coldly.

Liu Zhixue was shocked, as she did not understand the meaning behind Nangong Xiao's words.

Yan Xiaoxi was a spy sent by the Dongjing Country, wasn't that well-known?

”This …” Didn't the entire Southern Water Country know about it? ” Liu Zhixue did not know why, but the more she thought about it, the more she felt that this matter was fishy.

The whole thing seemed simple enough, but it was like a huge spider's web, all set up and waiting for the target to fall in.

This thought merely flashed through Liu Zhixue's mind, and was quickly rejected by her.

She believed in her father's ability. He was much more cautious in his actions than she was. He definitely wouldn't let anyone catch him red-handed.

However, even if it was someone who was careful and prudent, when victory was in their hands, there would be moments of carelessness.

”Miss Liu, do you know the state law of the Southern Water? Do you want to pay for the murder with your own life?” Nangong Xiao's expression was extremely serious, so cold that it caused chills to run down one's spine.

Liu Zhixue trembled abruptly. She had never expected such a scene. She forcefully pulled out a smile and replied, ”Your Majesty has misunderstood me. This humble woman is only joking with Princess Lin.”

”A joke.” Clearly, this reason was not enough to convince Nangong Xiao.

However, Nangong Xiao was temporarily not going to pursue the matter.

Because this was a critical moment, and they didn't want to cause any more trouble.

”Men, bring Miss Liu to the Flameless Palace and lock her up. Without my order, no one is allowed to approach her.” Immediately after he gave the order, someone entered.

Flowerless Palace?

Liu Zhixue searched through her mind for any memories regarding this name. These three words were so familiar that she was momentarily unable to recall them.

Fortunately, the Emperor did not kill her.

As long as dad returned in triumph, she would definitely be fine, Liu Zhixue consoled herself in her heart.

”Pull it down.”

”Yes.” The two guards firmly grabbed Liu Zhixue's arm and brought her away.

Halfway to the Flower Palace, Liu Zhixue finally remembered what kind of place the Flower Palace was.

That place was the Cold Palace, and she was actually locked in there.

I heard that the imperial concubines that had committed a great sin were all locked up there. As long as you enter that place, you can forget about coming out for the rest of your life.

”No, Your Majesty.” Liu Zhixue struggled with all her might and refused to move forward no matter what she said.

The imperial bodyguards could not care so much. Even though they knew Liu Zhixue's identity, they still forcefully pulled her away.

How could the woman of a general be comparable to the Emperor's orders?