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That person is clearly dead. If that person were still alive, it would be a terrifying matter for the entire Vast Continent.
Xuan Yuan Old King dared not think of the consequences, hoping that he was just overthinking. But that gaze...
Xuan Yuan Old King unconsciously glanced at Xia Yingba beside him. Years of tacit cooperation allowed Xia Yingba to immediately see through Xuan Yuan Old King's concerns. This old man, who had been living in a drunken stupor since the death of Consort Heir, was now showing such a tense and serious expression. He hadn't looked this anxious even when he heard that the Emperor was taken hostage by the National Master.
There was only one person in this world who could cause him to express such feelings. But that person was already dead... Could this old man have drunk too much and started hallucinating?
Xia Yingba was also somewhat confused, but seeing Xuan Yuan Old King's expression didn't seem like a hallucination. For a moment, the atmosphere became even more tense and strange.
Nalan Mingqing, who witnessed everything, smiled slightly; his goal had been achieved. The most difficult opponents on the Vast Continent were the united Xuan Yuan Old King and Xia Yingba. Now that he had instilled doubt and caution in these two, everything he planned to do next would be much simpler.
However, Xia Huxin... was completely different from the rumors. All the miscalculations he had made were due to her. If things continued down this path, Nalan Mingqing had no confidence in being able to control her.
Without finding her weakness, there was no way forward.
Nalan Mingqing's gaze towards Huxin unconsciously darkened with an endless gloom.
The atmosphere at the scene had once been thrown into chaos by Xuan Yuan Ling's seemingly nonsensical words, but ultimately, the Empress Dowager still did not relent and insisted on taking Huxin away.
"Xuan Yuan Heir, do you want to marry Huxin?" Xia Yingba spoke first, actually giving Xuan Yuan Old King a chance to calm his thoughts. Xia Yingba couldn't understand; that person had died at Xuan Yuan Old King's hands many years ago. How could they still appear?
Could it be that there really is such a thing as resurrection?
As soon as Xia Yingba spoke, Liu Yuren's expression changed slightly. The silver mask covering half of his face glinted with a cold light under the morning sun. Xuan Yuan Ling then laughed triumphantly, his distinct features appearing even more strikingly handsome in the morning light.
"Xiahou, Huxin is so charming, of course I want to marry her, it just depends on you..."
"Come here! Lock Xuan Yuan Ling and Xia Huxin in the Ancestral Hall Prison! Since you like to marry this demoness so much, then you can spend your days together in the dungeon of the Royal Ancestral Hall!"
Before Xuan Yuan Ling could finish speaking, Empress Dowager completely erupted, waving her hand to summon more guards, surrounding Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling. The cold mockery flashed quickly in Xuan Yuan Ling's eyes as she was blocked by the guards. Empress Dowager was too angry to notice this special emotion that emerged in Xuan Yuan Ling's gaze.
Suddenly, Xuan Yuan Ling grabbed Huxin's hand and gave her a meaningful glance. Outside the crowd, Xia Yingba also signaled to Huxin, indicating her to remain calm. Huxin raised an eyebrow but did not pull her hand away.
In this situation, it was clear that she and Liu Yuren had experienced a day in the Secret Prison, and the Vast Continent had undergone tremendous changes. If all of this was orchestrated by Nalan Mingqing, being together with Xuan Yuan Ling would definitely be much safer than fighting alone.
Xuan Yuan Ling seemed to deliberately provoke Empress Dowager, seemingly to stay with her. And since Xia Yingba remained silent, it seemed that the situation in the capital had reached a critical point; not appearing before everyone was actually the safest option.
Huxin remained silent, allowing Xuan Yuan Ling to hold her hand tightly.
This was the first time Xuan Yuan Ling had seen such a sensible and quiet Huxin. He turned his head and looked steadily at Huxin, his eyes sparkling. In contrast to his expression was the cold and emotionless face of Liu Yuren.
"Young master will walk out today by himself; no one is allowed to touch him. Especially not my Huxin Sister. If anyone lays a finger on her and provokes me into a frenzy, I will dig up your ancestral graves!"
Xuan Yuan Ling spoke coldly, and in the next moment, the guards who had surrounded him and Huxin quickly dispersed, creating space for the two of them, their faces filled with various expressions of fear.
Seeing this, Empress Dowager became even more furious. Just as she was about to say something, the cold, bony gaze from Nalan Mingqing, who sat in a wheelchair, shot towards her, as if he wanted to swallow her alive. Empress Dowager felt a chill run down her spine and couldn't help but shudder violently.
The maliciousness that had been on her face moments ago vanished without a trace. All that remained was a complex mix of fear and unwillingness.
Although this expression was fleeting, it was still keenly captured by Xuan Yuan Old King.
Xia Yingba was currently concerned about the departing Huxin.
Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling did not seem like they were about to be imprisoned in the Ancestral Hall Prison; instead, they appeared to be striding out of the Xuanyuan Family with confidence. The Empress Dowager suppressed all her anger deep inside, afraid to act out. With Nalan Mingqing here, she dared not say anything or even sit down.
Nalan Mingqing controlled everything about her. If he directed her east, she would absolutely not dare to go west.
Seeing Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling swaggering out of the Xuanyuan Family, the Empress Dowager nearly bit through a silver tooth in frustration.
Sitting in a wheelchair, Nalan Mingqing's eyes darkened as he quickly scanned the departing figures of Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling. The boundless darkness in his gaze gave off a chilling sensation, akin to ice shards falling on one's head in December, an indescribable eerie and bone-chilling coldness.
"General Liu! If you are willing, you can also stay with Xia Huxin in the Royal Ancestral Hall's prison! I will not obstruct you!"
The Empress Dowager directed her anger towards Liu Yuren, clearly venting all her dissatisfaction on him. However, if the Empress Dowager thought that Liu Yuren still maintained his usual composed demeanor at this moment, she was gravely mistaken.
"Huxin is my disciple. If my disciple suffers, how can a master stand by idly? Empress Dowager, you speak too heavily. This general still needs to investigate everything outside and see who is playing tricks here, trying to destroy the entire Vast Continent! Whether they are human or ghost, I will definitely root them out!"
Liu Yuren's voice was neither loud nor soft, but every word was clear and resonant. His statement clearly indicated to everyone that he stood on Xia Huxin's side, which was tantamount to openly opposing the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager quickly glanced at Nalan Mingqing and saw him lightly nodding; only then did she dare to speak.
"I do not intend to target Xia Huxin or anyone else. It is just that the Emperor's life and death are uncertain now. The National Master has taken the Emperor hostage and specifically demanded Xia Huxin as a replacement. If she can make this sacrifice for the Vast Continent, isn't it also a blessing for her and the entire Xia Family? Xiahou often speaks of loyalty to the country; now that the opportunity has come, will Xiahou still refuse?"
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