C187 (1/2)

Inside the imperial study, Xuanyuan Zhiling was standing in front of a table. Below the stage was his trusted aide Qiu Shangjing, because he remembered what Qiu Shangjing had said when they were inviting a group of officials.

Xuanyuan Zhiling did not expect Qiu Shangjing's words to actually come true.

”Qiu Shangjing, looks like you were right, Xuanyuan Mocheng really escaped.”

At this moment, he did not know whether he should be happy or angry. If Xuanyuan Mocheng was able to escape, then it would mean that Qin Feng would have someone to protect him.

After Qiu Shangjing heard this, he sighed and shook his head helplessly.

”But Your Majesty, we don't have any clues as to how to capture Xuanyuan Mocheng. We're really too passive.”

Qiu Shangjing was a little worried, and when he spoke, he was also a little dejected.

”What I'm most worried about right now is the empress's situation. If the empress were to lose a single strand of hair, I'll kill them all no matter what I have to do!”

When Xuanyuan Zhiling said till here, killing intent quickly flashed past his eyes.

Such an expression made even Qiu Shangjing, who had been following Xuanyuan Zhiling for many years, scared to the point that his entire body trembled, because he realised that Xuanyuan Zhiling was planning to kill him again. If Xuanyuan Mocheng were to land in the emperor's hands again, he would definitely die.

”This humble subject thinks that Xuanyuan Mocheng should have died a long time ago, it's just that the emperor has always cared about his brotherly feelings and did not do anything, but now it has become a great disaster.”

Qiu Shangjing was not without reason as he faintly nodded his head.

”Your majesty, but how should we find Xuanyuan Mocheng now?”

Qiu Shangjing frowned slightly. The usually very intelligent Qiu Shangjing had also lost his mind on this matter.

”It seems that Qiu Aiqing forgot about one person.”

Xuanyuan Zhiling said indifferently, as a complex expression flashed past his face.

Seeing Xuanyuan Zhiling's expression, Qiu Shangjing's brows slightly knitted, and a person quickly flashed past his mind.

”The Emperor is talking about Wen Yahan?”

Qiu Shangjing quickly thought of this person. She hadn't seen him since the last time Xuanyuan Zhiling locked her in the dungeon, and now he could finally be of use.

”But Your Majesty, this person is already a useless cripple. Can Soaring Wind Kingdom still believe her? What do we want her for? ”

Qiu Shangjing stared at Xuanyuan Zhiling's face with a complicated expression.

”Of course it's useful. Although this Wen Yahan is no longer a princess of Soaring Wind Kingdom, he has a lot of secrets about Soaring Wind Kingdom. Using her might be able to attract Xuanyuan Mocheng over.”

After Xuanyuan Zhiling finished speaking, Qiu Shangjing nodded in understanding.

”Your Majesty, this humble subject understands.”

After Qiu Shangjing finished, he left, leaving behind the solemn Xuanyuan Zhiling.

Inside Xuanyuan Zhiling's secret underground prison, Wen Yahan sat on top of a straw mat. Ever since she had been locked up by Xuanyuan Zhiling, she had been cursing Xuanyuan Zhiling everyday and the entire imperial government.

She hated, hated that Xuanyuan Zhiling had played with her feelings, and hated even more that she did not have the life of an empress.

Thus, when Wen Yahan heard the words ”the emperor driving”, not only was she shocked, she was also filled with hatred.

”It's you?” I thought you had completely forgotten about me. ”

When Wen Yahan saw Xuanyuan Zhiling, not only did she not kneel down and pay respects to him, she had even said it with a mocking expression.

It was because of this point that Wen Yahan was so arrogant and proud.

”Of course not, my princess.”

Xuanyuan Zhiling laughed coldly with a complicated expression.

”I'm not some princess anymore, is there any meaning in your words now?” ”Tell me, what's the matter?”

Wen Yahan let out a cold laugh. The current her was no longer that beautiful princess, but a prisoner with disheveled hair and a dirty face, who went insane every day.

”I'm here to take you out. I'll let you continue to live a good life, but on one condition.”

Xuanyuan Zhiling said, his eyes staring straight at Wen Yahan.

”What condition?” No matter what condition it is, I agree to it. I don't want to stay here anymore. ”

Since Wen Yahan had been in prison, she had been thinking about leaving every single day, even every single minute. Thus, after hearing Xuanyuan Zhiling's words, she agreed without any hesitation.

”I want you to listen to my plans and not play any tricks. Otherwise, I will definitely be the first to kill you and even make you die without a burial ground.”

Xuanyuan Zhiling said coldly, his eyes actually filled with killing intent.

”Hmph, even though it's a lot of conditions, you're still lying to me that it's a condition.”

Wen Yahan raised the corner of her mouth and sneered, a dangerous aura quickly flashed past her eyes. But the current Wen Yahan was already in prison, so even if she hated Xuanyuan Zhiling to the core, what could she do to the current emperor?

In order to leave this place, Wen Yahan could be said to be willing to agree to anything.

”Speak, what do you need my help for?”

Wen Yahan frowned slightly. She knew that this was a serious matter and if not, Xuanyuan Zhiling would never ask her, a prisoner on death's door, to help him.

Xuanyuan Zhiling ordered for people to unlock the iron lock and release Wen Yahan, who then proceeded to stand next to Xuanyuan Zhiling.

”I am looking for you because Xuanyuan Mocheng, you are the one who understands the situation of Soaring Wind Kingdom the best. This is also the reason why I want you to stay.”