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Empress Dowager said this, which meant it was set in stone that Huxin would be pushed out. However, Empress Dowager also understood that Xia Yingba would not let the matter regarding Xia Huxin rest easily. Given the current situation, it only added to the chaos, which was exactly what she anticipated, wasn't it?
"Right now, it's all Empress Dowager speaking. No one knows what is happening on the Emperor's side; Empress Dowager has only heard National Master's words, and with the Emperor currently missing, my daughter Huxin is merely a weak woman, far from capable of saving the country from peril as Empress Dowager claims. Empress Dowager has already confined my daughter to the Ancestral Hall Prison. What we need to do now is find the Emperor, not waste time on other matters."
The usually concise Xia Yingba rarely spoke at such length; it could only be said that the time had not yet come… Xia Huxin was his Achilles' heel.
The expression on Empress Dowager's face was unpredictable, which made Xuan Yuan Old King even more suspicious. The current Empress Dowager had too many doubts and inconsistencies.
Nalan Mingqing maintained a calm demeanor, quietly observing everyone’s debate and contemplation while secretly keeping everything under control.
Empress Dowager glanced again at Nalan Mingqing, noticing his unperturbed expression, knowing that everything was proceeding according to plan. Although the commotion caused by Xia Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling had created some ripples in their original plan, the overall direction was still within their grasp.
Empress Dowager shot a fierce glare at Xia Yingba, then turned her gaze toward Xuan Yuan Old King, which was much more complex.
Meanwhile, Liu Yuren had left his original spot at some unknown time and had vanished without a trace.
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Royal Ancestral Hall
Entering the prison of the Royal Ancestral Hall, Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling felt as if they had stepped into a no-man's land; as long as they did not leave through the main gate, they could do whatever they wanted inside.
The Grand Minister of Justice stood outside the prison, watching from a distance, seemingly observing when Rebellious Ancestor Xuan Yuan Ling would have an episode. The guards dared not approach; only one elderly guard trembled as he placed food and drink outside the cell before quickly scurrying away in fright.
Huxin and Xuan Yuan Ling exchanged glances and simultaneously curled their lips.
"I didn't expect your reputation as Rebellious Ancestor Xuan Yuan Ling to be so loud and fearsome everywhere you go. This place, known among the people as the Ancestral Hall Prison, is said to be a place of no return filled with countless vengeful spirits. But with you here to hold down the fort, any vengeful spirit would stay far away," said Huxin, taking a jug of wine from the ground and taking a big swig directly from it.
Her carefree and generous demeanor made Xuan Yuan Ling's eyes shine inexplicably, as if he had encountered an invaluable treasure in this lifetime.
"Sister Huxin said, does that mean I am more powerful than vengeful spirits and ghosts? Sister Huxin said, I'm quite sad about this..." Xuan Yuan Ling pouted, making an adorable expression.
Huxin glanced at him lightly before tilting her head back to take another big gulp of wine.
In fact, Xuan Yuan Ling could be considered a top-tier handsome man, but his personality and temper were truly hard to commend, especially with his unpredictable bouts of madness, which were undoubtedly a ticking time bomb. Once it exploded, the consequences would be catastrophic.
"Let me have a sip." Seeing Huxin drink so freely, Xuan Yuan Ling felt tempted.
He reached out to take the half pot of wine that Huxin had left and tilted his head back to drink deeply.
Huxin shot him an annoyed glare.
"This is what I've already drunk."
"It’s fine, I don’t mind. With our relationship, we’re about to be husband and wife, you see..."
"What husband and wife! Go pursue your Spring and Autumn Grand Dream! Get lost! I’m not in the mood to deal with you right now!" Huxin kicked Xuan Yuan Ling's calf without holding back; it was a hard kick that made him gasp.
"Ouch! Sister Huxin, you really kicked me! I even entered the Royal Ancestral Hall's prison for you, and you have no sympathy at all. It makes me very sad."
Xuan Yuan Ling cried out, looking wronged and innocent.
Huxin glanced at the group of guards and the Grand Minister of Justice hiding by the cell door and said irritably,
"Do you think everyone likes having you, the Rebellious Ancestor, come in here? Ask the people outside if they wouldn’t rather you stay far away from the Royal Ancestral Hall!"
As soon as Huxin said this, everyone hiding at the door nodded vigorously. However, when Xuan Yuan Ling shot them a sharp cold glare, they all felt a shiver run down their spines and scattered in all directions.
This little tyrant known as the Rebellious Ancestor was definitely not someone to provoke.
Angering him, tearing down this Royal Ancestral Hall would be a piece of cake.
The people who had been hiding outside scattered like birds and beasts. Huxin shot Xuan Yuan Ling a fierce glare, too lazy to bother with him. Seeing there was food outside, she helped herself to it.
As the saying goes, "Man is iron, rice is steel; if you don't eat a meal, you feel uneasy." Now that she was inside, if she didn't fill her stomach, how would she have the strength to fight Nalan Mingqing? That insidious and despicable man would one day find his head twisted off and kicked like a ball.
Seeing Huxin eating heartily, Xuan Yuan Ling couldn't help but take a bite of the bun, only to spit it out immediately.
"Pah! What kind of terrible food is this? The bun is as hard as a rock! Girl, how can you eat this?" Xuan Yuan Ling exclaimed as he stood up, ready to lash out at the people outside.
How dare they serve him and the Girl such food? Were they tired of living?
However, Huxin shot him an expressionless glance and coldly replied, "This bun has no mold and no sour taste. A bun left in the kitchen for a day or two will naturally harden. Do you think the people here have the ability to predict the future and prepared steaming hot buns for you in advance when they knew you would come in? This is already quite good! White flour buns, with wine and dishes! If you demand more, it won't be Royal Ancestral Hall anymore but rather Wan Hua Lou! You don't expect the Grand Minister of Justice to send a few girls to keep you company while drinking, do you?"
Huxin was already in a bad mood after all the trouble that day, and with Xuan Yuan Ling nagging on the side, she naturally didn't give him a good face.
As soon as Huxin finished speaking, those hiding outside the cell who were eavesdropping nodded repeatedly. They marveled at Miss Xia; Xia Huxin was not the legendary flirt who bullied others with her power. She was clearly a demon-slaying heroine who could scold the Little Demon King, Xuan Yuan Ling, into submission with just a few words. It was impossible not to admire her.
Yet Xuan Yuan Ling was precisely taken in by Huxin's words. No matter what Huxin said, he didn't lose his temper. Those listening outside were sweating bullets, fearing that Xuan Yuan Ling would explode at any moment. But inside the cell, Huxin remained expressionless and calm.
After hearing her words, Xuan Yuan Ling obediently sat down and began to eat the hard bun together with Huxin.
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