bookrandom Chapter 241 Arrested! Is Feng Xin planning to betray us?
Chapter 241 Arrested! Is Feng Xin planning to betray us?
"Thank you, sir..." Although the beggar regretted not being able to get close to Xu Jingyun, he still happily thanked Feng Xin.
Feng Xin gave a mocking smile and turned her head to gesture to Aru, who had lost her arm: "Aru."
Aru understood, and plunged the sword directly into the beggar's heart, even stirring it inside while gripping the hilt.
"Ah..." The black-spotted beggar screamed, feeling his life slipping away, and looked up at Feng Xin in disbelief.
Feng Xin then revealed his true colors, kicking her away and speaking with disdain and ruthlessness: "Idiot!"
A petty thug and pickpocket dares to dream of climbing the social ladder by getting close to the Regent's heir? How laughable!
After the beggar breathed his last, Feng Xin helped Xu Jingyun up and headed towards the carriage they had come from, instructing Aru, "Deal with those four as well!"
"Yes, Master." After watching the two leave, Aru drew her sword and slit the throats of the four guards one by one.
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The Imperial Preceptor's Residence, in the Fengxin Courtyard.
After bringing the person back, Feng Xin did not notify Zhu Yao first. Instead, she took the person back to her residence and tied them to the bed with ropes.
The air inside was filled with the gentle fragrance of sandalwood incense, rising slowly upwards; hidden within it was a cool and refreshing scent, which was the antidote for the bone-numbing powder.
Feng Xin looked at the face of the person on the bed, her eyes dark and her gaze complex, and sat quietly at the table waiting for the person to wake up.
After more than half an hour, Xu Jingyun slowly woke up, her eyes still filled with confusion about the current situation. Finally, looking at the unfamiliar tent ceiling, she suddenly turned her head, her eyes flashing with a fierce light: "Feng Xin!"
Feng Xin hadn't tried to hide it, so upon hearing this, she leaned slightly towards him, her eyes filled with triumph and satisfaction.
"Long time no see! You never expected to fall into my hands! I just wonder if you regret your choice back then, Xu Jingyun!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Jingyun's pupils contracted, and she realized that the mask on her face was gone. She then turned her gaze to the fox-shaped gold-threaded mask that had fallen on the edge of the bed.
Feng Xin's lips curled into a sinister smile as she leaned closer to Xu Jingyun, saying ambiguously:
"No wonder 'Miss Xu' is renowned for her talent, yet she refuses to take the imperial examinations and become an official! The female rabbit's eyes are glazed over, while the male rabbit's feet are twitching—it turns out she's a handsome young man!"
As she spoke, she even reached out to touch his eyebrows and eyes.
"Get lost." Xu Jingyun frowned, revealing a fierce look, and took a step back in disgust.
Feng Xin didn't care about his attitude at all and continued speaking to herself:
"You really surprise me! You must have recognized me from the start! And you even managed to make a fool of me!..."
"What do you want?" Xu Jingyun asked with a mocking expression, letting out a cold sneer, but her eyes remained vigilant about the distance between them.
Feng Xin remained silent for a long time this time, then slowly straightened up, her expression somewhat serious:
"Don't worry, I love you, so I won't do anything. It will just lead to the destruction of Wushuang Pavilion and the Regent's Palace! However, if you are willing to change your mind and marry me, it's not too late now."
Just as Xu Jingyun was about to refuse, she saw two shadows suddenly appear in the wide-open doorway. She then changed the subject, suppressing her disgust and softening her voice:
"Oh? Is that so? But didn't you already ally with the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion? Aren't you afraid of pleasing neither side by suddenly turning against me? Besides, since you were able to capture me, you must have a special relationship with Zhu Yao!"
Xu Jingyun's words were all meant to guide Feng Xin, but unfortunately, Feng Xin didn't catch them. Instead, she inexplicably sensed that Xu Jingyun's attitude towards her seemed to have softened somewhat. And when she thought of Zhu Yao, her anger flared up even more.
"If you're willing, so what if you turn against me? I've been in the Imperial Preceptor's residence for a long time, and I haven't been there for nothing. The Imperial Preceptor's residence has many secrets!"
That old woman is cunning and treacherous; it's uncertain how long she'll live, and she certainly doesn't take me seriously. Unless absolutely necessary, why should I associate with her?
Therefore, if you are willing, I will take you away from the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion immediately to help the Regent King eliminate Zhu Yao's faction, and then help me return to Fengming to seize the throne, so that the two countries can become one...
At that time, the nation's strength will be unprecedented, and destroying the other two nations and unifying the continent will be nothing more than a snap of the fingers..."
As she spoke, Feng Xin suddenly laughed, her face full of longing, pride and excitement, as if she had already foreseen the scene of her reaching the top of the four countries in the near future.
Xu Jingyun's lips curled into a mocking smile. Feng Xin is as shameless as ever!
He keeps saying he's pleased with her, but it's probably just a temporary measure to pursue power! However, Xu Jingyun doesn't care about that at all; what he cares about is how the person eavesdropping at the door will punish Feng Xin!
Thinking of this, he pretended to be troubled and continued to guide her: "But if Zhu Yao knew you let me go, wouldn't you..."
The words were left unsaid, and the conversation ended there.
Feng Xin's hypocritical words had already slipped out:
"Don't worry! I haven't told her yet that I caught you, so she won't know for the time being!"
"Once we escape, we'll inform the Regent of this plan. He'll surely not let Zhu Yao go, and then she won't have time to care about you and me!"
After hearing her finish speaking, Xu Jingyun's smile deepened, and her gaze shot straight up from below.
Feng Xin met his gaze, feeling a vague unease. Although the other person was tied to the bed and was clearly in a lower position, his gaze still conveyed a sense of superiority.
And very quickly! Her unease came true!
"Tap...tap...tap..."
A sound like a cane hitting the ground rang out, the sound was very close, as if it were right next to my ear.
Feng Xin had a bad feeling! Then she turned around and saw Zhu Yao walking in, supported by Zhu Ke with one hand and leaning on a cane with the other, her expression unreadable!
Feng Xin never expected Zhu Yao to come, especially when she had just caught Xu Jingyun!
Thinking it over, she immediately turned to look at Xu Jingyun on the bed, a hint of nervousness flashing in her eyes! As for whether she was nervous about Xu Jingyun's safety, or nervous about Zhu Yao discovering her purpose, that remained unknown!
Her thoughts were in turmoil, but finally, seeing Zhu Yao getting closer, she made a snap decision. Being dependent on others, she had no choice but to sacrifice one pawn to save the other. So she cupped her hands towards Zhu Yao and said:
"Why is the Imperial Advisor here! I have captured the Regent's Crown Prince and was just about to inform you!"
Zhu Yaopi's eyes were deep and unfathomable. She glanced at Xu Jingyun, who was completely unafraid on the bed, then turned to look at Feng Xin, who was putting on an act, and uttered two words with a forced smile: "Is that so?"
Feng Xin nodded: "Of course."
Xu Jingyun scoffed, looking at Feng Xin with disdain, and said, "Tsk tsk tsk! How hypocritical! Didn't you just say you wanted to cooperate with my Regent's Palace..."
"Shut up!" Feng Xin's eyes flashed with panic for a moment, then she quickly turned around, grabbed Xu Jingyun's neck, and roared menacingly.
At the same time, she increased the pressure on her hand, using a clever trick to damage Xu Jingyun's vocal cords, causing her to temporarily lose her voice, before letting go and turning to explain to Zhu Yao, who looked puzzled:
"Your Excellency, you may not know this, but before becoming the Regent's heir, this woman was a renowned talented woman in our Fengming Kingdom! She was most adept at disguise and sowing discord! Therefore, Your Excellency, please do not listen to her divisive words and ruin our cooperation!"
Zhu Yao spoke with feigned trust: "Of course! Nangong Jin's son is certainly no good!"
Feng Xin breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "The Imperial Advisor is wise! This man is cunning; most people probably couldn't keep an eye on him!"
Zhu Yao nodded seriously.
Just as Feng Xin was about to suggest that she take over the care of it, she heard Zhu Yao's voice:
"Ke'er, take the person there!"
Zhu Ke agreed. "That place" naturally refers to the secret prison, which is also the safest place in the entire Imperial Preceptor's Mansion!
Feng Xin was taken aback, and just as she was about to say something, she heard Zhu Yao rudely instruct her:
"Now that we've caught the man, let's quickly lure him here!"
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