Chapter 1005: Why Not Cut it Off? (1/2)

Song Zining didn’t dare blindly agree to Princess Gaoyi’s logic, but he wasn’t dumb enough to speak his thoughts out loud. Women had their own reasoning regarding such matters, and no amount of argument would change that.

Song Zining replied, “Even if he’s responsible, we should pay attention to the important matters first. Finding the young miss is the most important right now, and everything else comes second. I do wonder why she came here, though?”

Gaoyi sighed. “I realized instantly when she escaped. Back then, I thought she was just going out for a stroll. Who would’ve thought she’d lose all her guards after leaving West Pole City? Only at that point did I notice that things weren’t looking good—I chased her all the way here, but I was still no match compared to her and the Red Spider Lily.”

“Does Duke Chengen know about this matter?”

“All he knows is his Fire Beacon Corps and nothing else!” Gaoyi’s words contained a hint of complaint.

Song Zining thought seriously for a while before saying, “As I see it, we should tell Duke Chengen of this matter and have him talk to Marshal Lin. Since you want Lin Xitang to take action, it’s not wise to force him into a corner. Your identity is also quite special, and many people have their eyes on you. This matter can’t be hidden for long, so we should get things done as quickly as possible. I think we should temporarily ignore that minor misunderstanding between the Zhao clan and the marshal.”

Princess Gaoyi frowned. “Why can’t I go to Lin Xitang directly?”

“That… Marshal Lin isn’t that easy to talk to.”

Princess Gaoyi said with a cold smile, “I don’t care about that. If I can’t solve this problem from the outside, I will go into the Great Maelstrom.”

Song Zining was shocked out of his wits. “You absolutely must not!”

The princess replied calmly, “It’s fine if I don’t return, but if I do, certain people can forget about living a peaceful life.”

Song Zining noticed the hidden implications. “Your Majesty, you mean…”

“How do you think Ruoxi found out about these things in the first place?”

Song Zining immediately realized that someone was targeting the Zhao clan in secret.

Gaoyi said, “I’ve already killed thirty subordinates on the spot, and I don’t mind killing three hundred or three thousand.”

There were bound to be innocent people among the thirty victims, but Princess Gaoyi was telling the people behind the scenes that she would not hold back anymore.

Song Zining felt greatly distressed. “In that case, you had better visit the marshal first. He knows so much more about the Great Maelstrom than I do. I’ll think of a way to head inside and do my best to search for Ruoxi.”

Nodding, Princess Gaoyi removed two bracelets from her wrist and placed them on the table. “The previous emperor bestowed me these two treasures. One is for defense, enough to bring you safely through the passage. The other is a spatial gear, in which I have placed some emergency supplies. Since you have to go in either way, better not delay things.”

Song Zining didn’t decline the gifts. He put the bracelets on and proceeded to ask how to use them.

Gaoyi watched him put away the items before speaking, “I’ve heard bits and pieces about the situation on the other side. Ruoxi’s character is fierce, much like me back in the year. If she’s unwilling, she’d rather die in order to retain her innocence. Remember that.”

Song Zining said seriously, “Rest assured. I’m a romantic, but I’m not a lowlife. I definitely won’t take advantage of other people’s plight.”

“I still don’t feel too assured.”

Song Zining’s expression froze upon hearing those words.

The girl who had led him in said, “Your Majesty, maybe we should castrate him first before sending him in? That’s the most certain course of action.”

Song Zining gasped. Who would’ve thought that sweet-looking girl was actually so merciless? He then glanced at the contemplating Princess Gaoyi and felt his heart freeze up. There was no way he could escape the princess’ grasp no matter how capable he was.

Fortunately, Gaoyi shook her head after some thought. Song Zining felt some relief, but the words that followed stopped him from laughing. “I need him to run errands for me. His strength will be affected if we cut it off now. It’s not too late if he comes out after doing something wrong.”

Song Zining trembled in the chilly wind as he walked out of the airship. That young lady, who was still beside him, couldn’t help but chuckle. Song Zining said frostily, “What are you laughing at? You look good but your mind is so malicious.”

The girl smiled. “Men like you will harm countless women if allowed to roam free. It’s best to castrate you.”

Song Zining clenched his teeth. “I’ve never done you any harm!”

The girl covered her mouth. “I wouldn’t have the heart to castrate you if I was the one harmed.”

Song Zining was livid, and he simply rushed away without saying anything.

The girl returned to the airship after the seventh young noble’s departure and closed the cabin doors. She then arrived near Princess Gaoyi, saying, “You’re letting him go just like that?”