C191 (2/2)
”We can't kill her, or else we will enrage Xuanyuan Zhiling. If we do that, we will both be injured, and right now we are not fully mature enough to fight Xuanyuan Zhiling head on.”
”Yes, master. I understand.”
Inside the imperial study, Qiu Shangjing was standing in front of Xuanyuan Zhiling with a troubled expression.
”Your majesty, why have you specially summoned this humble subject to the palace? Is there something you need this humble subject to order?”
Qiu Shangjing said with a troubled expression. He was just like Xuanyuan Zhiling, concerned about Xuanyuan Mocheng's matters.
”Qiu Siping, We have asked you to come here to discuss Xuanyuan Mocheng's situation. Qiu Siping, do you have any good ideas?”
Xuanyuan Zhiling did not even raise his head to look at Qiu Shangjing, and continued to flip through the imperial reports in his hands from time to time.
”Your majesty, actually, this humble subject knows that your scheme has already begun to play host to your plans. Why would Your Majesty want to make things difficult for this humble subject?”
Qiu Shangjing said indifferently, with a slight smile on his face.
”Since you know about it, then tell me about our plan.”
Xuanyuan Zhiling said indifferently, his expression still the same.
”Your majesty, please forgive this humble subject for speaking bluntly. Your majesty's strategy really isn't brilliant.”
Qiu Shangjing said somewhat awkwardly, but because Qiu Shangjing was someone who did not fear authority, he naturally spoke the truth, and thus directly criticized Xuanyuan Zhiling's plan.
Hearing Qiu Shangjing's words, Xuanyuan Zhiling finally raised his head and looked at Qiu Shangjing.
”Hmph, I knew you would say that, so I called you.”
As Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, his eyebrows revealed an additional trace of a smile. Seeing Xuanyuan Zhiling's expression, Qiu Shangjing could not help but feel somewhat astonished.
”What does the Emperor mean?”
Qiu Shangjing frowned, he did not understand what Xuanyuan Zhiling meant.
”I purposely let Xuanyuan Mocheng know that I'm plotting something against him, to let him be on his guard, to let him feel like he's living within this scam all the time, and then we'll wait for the right opportunity to take action.”
After Qiu Shangjing heard what Xuanyuan Zhiling said, he slightly frowned and said, ”But what is the Emperor planning to do next? Should I keep waiting for the right moment? ”
Saying that, Xuanyuan Zhiling laughed, with a taunting look on his face.
”I have always been one to take the initiative. Why would I sit still and wait for death? ”When the time comes, I will naturally have a way to deal with him, and let him die without a burial ground.”
Xuanyuan Zhiling laughed coldly, a complex expression on his face.
”This humble subject understands. If the emperor has already made up his mind, this humble subject will definitely wholeheartedly cooperate with the emperor.”
Qiu Shangjing cupped his hands and said, Xuanyuan Zhiling nodded in satisfaction.
”Qiu Siping, do you know that I've been very, very tired ever since I sat on the throne? I shouldn't have said those words to you, but what worries me the most is that the person I love is taken away by that damned Song Mingzhi.”
When Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, his eyes immediately filled with traces of tears.
Seeing Xuanyuan Zhiling like this, Qiu Shangjing immediately understood what he meant, and a bit of sorrow and understanding appeared between his brows.
”Your majesty, this humble subject knows that you're worried about the empress, but the emperor can definitely send her soldiers to look for her. Why is the emperor not moving?”
Qiu Shangjing said as he looked at Xuanyuan Zhiling with a puzzled expression.
”Do you really think we can find Qin Feng? That Song Mingzhi would usually relax just by going to the Imperial Palace, do you think that if he were to hide Qin Feng, then we can really find Qin Feng under the heavens? ”
Xuanyuan Zhiling's eyes carried a tinge of disappointment, and even flashed with a tinge of tears.
Qiu Shangjing sighed softly. He understood Xuanyuan Zhiling's pain very well, but this was after all the emperor's family matters. As a subject, how could he control it?
”Your Majesty, since when did you become so unconfident?”
Qiu Shangjing knew that because Empress Qin Feng was kidnapped, in one breath, Xuanyuan Zhiling had imprisoned empress's maid, Qin Chen.
”Hmph, we are the ones in charge of the entire Phantom Fire Kingdom, and we might even have to command the entire four nations in the future. But this time, we really don't know where we should go to find Qin Feng.”
As Xuanyuan Zhiling said this, the corner of his eye actually dripped with tears.
”Your majesty, don't be sad. This humble subject thinks that Song Mingzhi will definitely appear again. As long as we grasp the opportunity, everything can be resolved.”
Qiu Shangjing promised sincerely, but there was a sense of comfort in his words.
”Alright, then you can leave first. I just want to have a good quiet.”
As Xuanyuan Zhiling spoke, Qiu Shangjing wanted to console Xuanyuan Zhiling, but he didn't know how. He could only sigh and walk out of the imperial study.
Sitting in front of the table in the imperial study, Xuanyuan Zhiling had a worried expression.
”Qin Feng, where exactly are you? Am I really never going to see you again? ”
Xuanyuan Zhiling looked out of the window, grief filled his eyes, and finally, a tear dropped from the corner of his eye. Xuanyuan Zhiling clenched his fists tightly, and swore, no one could take Qin Feng away from him, no matter whether it was Song Mingzhi or Song Mingzhi!
When he thought about how he could have accompanied Qin Feng for lunch before she left, but he had actually broken his promise and allowed Qin Feng to eat alone, this just happened to give Song Mingzhi the chance to make his move.
It was also because of this that Qin Feng was brought away by Song Mingzhi. Just thinking about it, Xuanyuan Zhiling felt extremely regretful. If he had accompanied Qin Feng to lunch that day as usual, then all of this would not have happened.
”Qin Feng, no matter where you go, I, Xuanyuan Zhiling, will still find you. Even if it costs me everything, I will definitely find you!”
Xuanyuan Zhiling smashed the table heavily, he looked at the scenery outside the window with certainty. He made up his mind, he was going to pay with everything he had to find Qin Feng.