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Everything is due to Nalan Mingqing's design, but at this moment, Nalan Mingqing sits there as if nothing has happened, appearing to be in the posture of a victim.
Huxin does not say much; Nalan Mingqing had planned all of this long ago. Now, it is not just them; the entire Vast Continent's aristocracy has likely been calculated into his scheme.
Since his father Xia Yingba and the seemingly confused yet actually shrewd Xuan Yuan Old King are silent, the best course of action now is to observe the changes quietly.
"Xuan Yuan Ling! Liu Yuren! Don't think that you can protect Xia Huxin just like this! Today, something has happened to the Emperor, and the National Master has specifically named Xia Huxin to replace him! If you dare to obstruct, it will be considered rebellion! Now that the Emperor's life and death are uncertain, do you all want to rebel so quickly?"
The Empress Dowager's words were directed at Liu Yuren and Xuan Yuan Ling, but her gaze was fiercely fixed on Huxin.
Seeing Huxin's indifferent expression, the Empress Dowager felt even angrier, her malicious eyes sweeping over Xuan Yuan Ling.
Their gazes intertwined; Xuan Yuan Ling's eyes clearly showed unusual emotional fluctuations. Others did not notice, but Xuan Yuan Old King, being his father, could not fail to perceive it.
Recently, he had sensed that Xuan Yuan Ling was troubled. The Old Prince Xuanyuan noticed but did not point it out. Since the Empress Dowager appeared today, his mood has been quite off. Could it be that his strange emotions are related to the Empress Dowager?
Old Prince Xuanyuan could not understand; his son had always followed the rebellious ancestor's style. How could he have such deep ties with the Empress Dowager?
Old Prince Xuanyuan remained silent and observed the situation while Xia Yingba was only concerned about Huxin's safety.
"Empress Dowager, Miss Xia and I just came out of the Secret Prison and know nothing about what happened. Naturally, we feel like we are at someone else's mercy. How could we be taken away in such a muddled manner? We have experienced life and death in the Secret Prison and have become close friends. Watching Miss Xia being taken away is certainly not my Liu Yuren's style! As for why Xuan Yuan Ling obstructed, that is his own issue!"
Liu Yuren, who usually spoke sparingly, left the Empress Dowager somewhat dumbfounded with these words. Originally, she wanted to use the Emperor's situation to suppress Liu Yuren, but unexpectedly he even mentioned a bond of life and death. The Empress Dowager was infuriated but knew she had to find a way to dismiss Liu Yuren and Xuan Yuan Ling.
The Empress Dowager regretted coming too hastily without fully arranging everything. Who would have thought that the usually rule-abiding National Master would turn against them and take the Emperor hostage? The Queen had planned for such an opportunity many times; now it was the National Master who had helped greatly. The Empress Dowager could not miss this chance no matter what.
As soon as Xuan Yuan Ling heard Liu Yuren's words, he sneered disdainfully. "Hmph! You Liu Yuren can say all these grandiose things, but they are no different from nonsense to me. For me, just one sentence is enough!"
As soon as Xuan Yuan Ling spoke these words, all eyes turned toward him. Even the unusually calm Huxin frowned and looked at him.
The Empress Dowager looked at Xuan Yuan Ling with a complex hatred. This made Old Prince Xuanyuan even more certain that there was an unusual connection between the Empress Dowager and Xuan Yuan Ling.
Now everyone was curious about what Xuan Yuan Ling would say to defeat Liu Yuren in an instant.
Liu Yuren calmly glanced at Xuan Yuan Ling, but this calmness was merely superficial; internally, he was also curious about what trick Xuan Yuan Ling would pull.
Xuan Yuan Ling coldly glanced at everyone, sneered, and then spoke defiantly, "Whoever doesn't let me take Huxin away, I will go crazy for her to see!" Xuan Yuan Ling emphasized each word in his last sentence, causing Huxin to burst into laughter.
Liu Yuren could only twitch his lips in disdain as he looked at Xuan Yuan Ling.
Even the Xuan Yuan Old King looked at his son with a look of disdain.
Xia Yingba also helplessly twitched the corners of his mouth.
It should have been expected that Xuan Yuan Ling wouldn't say anything particularly sophisticated; he had always been straightforward. His style was to be decisive and ruthless.
The Empress Dowager was once again so furious that she felt like spitting blood.
Now that the Queen had already been locked away by her, Consort Mei could only be considered her dog. Once this dog became useless, it would be thrown away; having someone else do it for her would save her trouble!
However, the appearance of Xia Huxin had suddenly brought her countless enemies! For a moment, the Empress Dowager found it difficult to cope!
Seeing that everyone was intimidated by him, Xuan Yuan Ling turned to Huxin and grinned, his lips red and teeth white, exuding a youthful charm. He wasn't the kind of refined gentleman who resembled jade or pearls, but rather had a unique rebelliousness and stubbornness.
Huxin found herself in a situation where she didn't know whether to laugh or cry and helplessly spoke up.
"You really are going crazy, aren't you? You won't even recognize your own kin. Do you remember who I am? By then, you might even hit me too. I can't count on you."
Huxin said, unconsciously stepping closer to Liu Yuren. Liu Yuren smiled but remained silent, his half-masked face glowing softly in the morning light. Yet, he was ultimately a god of war on the battlefield; beneath that gentle glow lay an overwhelming aura of bloodshed.
Xuan Yuan Ling completely ignored the murderous intent that Liu Yuren was deliberately releasing at that moment, smiling boldly and fearlessly.
"Beautiful Huxin, don't worry. When I said those words earlier, I had already considered whether I might accidentally harm you if I went crazy. It's actually quite simple: as long as you marry me right now, once you become my wife, you'll be family. You see, ten years ago when I went mad and even burned down the Imperial Garden, I still didn't touch a hair on the old man's head. As for my family, no matter how crazy I get, I won't hurt them. Hehe... what do you think?"
In this tense situation, Xuan Yuan Ling could still say such playful and provocative words, leaving everyone else dumbfounded. Huxin shot him an exasperated glare, knowing he wouldn't say anything nice—indeed...
Meanwhile, the long-repressed Empress Dowager finally erupted. She stepped forward two paces to stand before Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling without needing assistance from the eunuchs. Her face was filled with murderous intent as she glared fiercely at Huxin before turning her unwilling gaze toward Xuan Yuan Ling.
At this moment, Huxin sensed that the look in the Empress Dowager's eyes directed at Xuan Yuan Ling was quite unusual.
It wasn't just simple anger or frustration; it contained complex emotions and hints of affection.
Suddenly, Xuan Yuan Old King seemed to realize something, his eyes fixed intently on the Empress Dowager, revealing a trace of disbelief.
Could it be... could it be her?
Because he had seen that complex gaze from Old Prince Xuanyuan many years ago; only that person could elicit such a look from him!
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