Dozens of sword-wielding guards stepped forward simultaneously, surrounding Huxin.
The warmth in his palm became increasingly apparent, and a faint smile played at the corners of Huxin's lips, while a calm mist lingered in his eyes.
Just as the guards were about to take action, a chilling wind swept through, carrying with it a striking red figure that suddenly flashed past like lightning.
The figure in red danced gracefully, tall and slender.
"Ha ha! Today Master Hong told This Young Master that there would be bloodshed in the Imperial Garden. This Young Master didn't believe it at all and even made a bet with him. Now look, I've lost half of the Heir's estate in just one day! I don't know if Master Hong is well-informed or if This Young Master is just unlucky! After waiting all day, I finally get to see a good show! This Young Master can't afford to lose to Gu Family Hong Ye. If anyone dares to cause bloodshed here today, This Young Master will go mad!"
A clear and bright voice rang out beside Huxin. The figure in red was stunningly beautiful and tall, but was hanging upside down from a nearby tree branch.
Everyone's attention was drawn to this striking figure draped in red hanging from the tree.
Beneath the disheveled red attire was an ethereal beauty; dark hair flowed like ink, and Sui Feng danced gracefully. Even in reflection, the exquisite features were breathtakingly captivating.
Huxin stared at the suddenly appearing Red-Clad Youth, who appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in fiery red. His hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and his stunning features exuded both rebelliousness and brightness.
If Jing Yushan's elegance resembled that of a gentleman—like jade and smoke—and Jing Tian'ao's nobility was cold and intense, then the Red-Clad Youth hanging from the tree was truly eye-catching, stirring one's heart with an air of clarity.
The young man's features were strikingly clear and bright; his brows and eyes reflected a rebellious yet pure light, imbued with an unruly charm that was unforgettable.
If Jing Tian'ao made all the birds in the garden flutter with spring feelings, then this Red-Clad Youth could truly make all those birds seem like sparrows compared to his extraordinary beauty.
After a moment of astonished gazes, what followed was a complex expression of regret. Even the Empress Dowager changed from her earlier cold anger, her face now showing an indescribable mix of emotions.
In the remaining month of Huxin's memories, there was no trace of the Red-Clad Youth. He referred to himself as This Young Master and appeared to be a few years younger than Jing Tian'ao. Could he be the fleeting title in Huxin's memory: Mad Prince Xuan Yuan Ling?
Before Huxin could react, two emerald leaves in Xuan Yuan Ling's hand were suddenly enveloped by a fierce cold wind. Before anyone could respond, those thin leaves transformed into deadly blades, slicing through the faces of several guards in an instant.
Huxin felt a chilling wind rush past her ears. Although two leaves had flown from Xuan Yuan Ling's hand, they had turned into over a dozen sharp leaves before her eyes. Dozens of guards beside her couldn't even let out a scream before they fell to the ground, covering their faces as crimson blood slowly seeped through their fingers.
"Xuan Yuan Ling!" The Empress Dowager was the first to speak, clearly enraged by Xuan Yuan Ling. She raised her trembling right hand, missing a fake nail, pointing shakily at Xuan Yuan Ling, who was still hanging from the tree.
Jing Tian'ao coldly lifted his eyelids, quickly masking the surprise in his eyes with his usual stern and cold demeanor.
Jing Yushan furrowed his brows and glanced at Xuan Yuan Ling before returning his gaze to Huxin.
The red figure hanging from the tree remained flamboyant, with a rebellious spirit shining in his eyes. His clear voice rang out crisply,
"They say it's one emperor for one courtier! Oh! But today, Grand Empress Dowager, what play are you performing? Elder Xia is merely unwell at home and unable to attend court, yet he is still alive and well! He hasn't passed away; why are you so eager to eliminate his daughter? Haven't you heard that vengeance begets vengeance?
Moreover, Xia Huxin is indeed wronged. Sending snakes onto Liang Family's pleasure boat was because Liang Taiyun is notoriously an insufferable person among Young Masters of Noble Families! If Sister Xia went easy on such a wretch, This Young Master would be displeased! Why should they from Liang Family be allowed to raise those poisonous minks while Sister Xia is to be executed for playing with a few snakes? The Liang Family has raised minks for decades and harmed so many innocent mink farmers without consequence! If Sister Xia merely frightened that wretched Liang Taiyun with snakes, what’s wrong with that? If this leads to Sister Xia's execution, then where is justice? Where is fairness?"
As the red garments swayed and black hair danced in the air, Xuan Yuan Ling appeared mad yet spoke clearly and memorably!
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