Chapter 105: Tian Qi's Helplessness

  The hill wasn't very high, so when Han Xi Tong and the others fell down, they only suffered minor injuries. Before long, the guards from the other courtyard rushed over to rescue them.

  This time, due to the severity of the incident, it started with the Qingxiu Building incident, and then there was an assassination attempt. As it involved important matters, even though Xuan Mei Chen had no power or influence, he was still the emperor's son, so the matter quickly spread to the imperial palace in the capital city.

  The Winter Palace, although not as resplendent as it used to be, has its own unique charm.

  Layer upon layer of thick white snow covered every rooftop, and under the moonlight, it emitted a silver glow.

  A row of palace lanterns hung in every corner of the imperial palace, illuminating the vast palace with seven or eight parts clarity.

  Corridors winding and turning, eaves high and steep, a pavilion every five paces, a tower every ten paces, jade halls and crystal mansions, each embracing the terrain!

  Only in the magnificent and grand Nourishing Heart Palace, the Nine-Five revered Emperor had already shed that one attire symbolizing the highest power - the bright yellow dragon robe.

  He was wearing a dark brown robe, which made him look steady and noble.

  Only by Xing Huang's side stood his most proud prince, Xing Tian Qi!

  And beneath them, on one knee, was an armored guard who looked dusty and worn out, as if he had traveled a long distance to get here in the past few days.

  And this guard was the captain of the guards who had been protecting the Sixth Prince, Ting Yan. Because of the Sixth Prince's matter, things were serious, so he had to rush to the imperial palace overnight to report to the emperor.

  No matter how the emperor handles it, he has done his duty anyway.

  While Jingying heard Tingyan's words, she just lowered her head and remained silent for a long time, never speaking.

  Those bright and spirited eyes seemed to have thought of something, with a hint of melancholy and desolation.

  Finally, he spoke up and said.

  "Is he okay?"

  He, although he didn't mention his name, everyone present knew that Xuan Huang was referring to whom.

  The captain of the guard, Ting Yan, was silent for a moment before speaking up.

  "Replying to Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince's body has already cleared up the cold poison and his body is clearly starting to recover."

  "Is this really true?"

  It's no wonder that Xuan Huang was shocked, and even Xuan Tian Qi and Li Dezi, the eunuch who had served Xuan Huang for many years, showed a look of shock on their faces.

  After all, they all knew that the cold poison in Liuxianzi Chen's body was not fatal immediately, but to resolve this cold poison was no easy task.

  Otherwise, eight years would have passed and no antidote would be found. Everyone thought he was beyond salvation, and even Xuan Huang gradually began to forget that she had a son like him.

  Don't blame him for being heartless, in fact, he really didn't have a deep impression of this son who had the closest blood relationship with him.

  He only remembered that he had held his son in his arms when he was just born, but soon after, his sixth son was kidnapped and disappeared for ten years before reappearing.

  However, it may be because he lost these ten years and didn't see him grow up, so for this sixth son, he really doesn't know what kind of mood to use to treat him.

  Especially after his mother queen did that thing and hurt the woman he loved most, he didn't want to see this sixth son of his again.

  Because this sixth son looks too much like his mother, every time he sees him, he can't help but think of his mother and the evil things she has done.

  Although he knew it wasn't his fault at all, well...

  Xuan Huang silently sighed in her heart, and then glanced sideways at her son, whom she was most proud of.

  All that was seen was a suit of immaculate white brocade worn on his body, setting off his noble and extraordinary appearance.

  And then there's that one face that can drive people crazy, it's his perfect combination with the woman he loves.

  So every time she sees Tianqi, Xiang Huang feels a sense of comfort in her heart.

  "Tian Qi, I heard that Xiao Qi and Xiao Si are also in Baihe Town, right?"

  Xuan Huang said in a deep voice, although he had taken off the dignified and imposing dragon robe, he was still that high and mighty emperor, intelligent and wise.

  Those deep and piercing eyes with a hint of spirituality were even more radiant with an inner light.

  His own son knew himself, especially in this world there is no wall that does not leak wind, so for several months, those two sons brought their own people to turn the sky and earth upside down to find a woman's matter, he also knew.

  However, he also knew that young people were impulsive and that he had been just as reckless at their age, so he turned a blind eye to their antics.

  But madness has its limits, doesn't it?

  It's been several months already, as princes, they can't spend their whole lives searching for a woman.

  While Tianqi heard Fenghuang's words, she immediately responded.

  "Yes, Your Majesty."

  Tianqi's voice is still warm and elegant, in this cold winter like a warm spring breeze, warming people's hearts!

  However, if you pay attention, you can see the faint sadness hidden on this flawless and beautiful face.

  Born as a crown prince, there are too many helplessness, and also shouldering too much burden.

  Actually, many times, he envied his two brothers. They could go and do what they wanted to do with all their might, without considering the consequences.

  At that time, Han Xi's sudden disappearance, Xuan Xiao Ran and Xuan Yang Lie's strange animosity, as well as the hasty departure of the two princesses of Lan Yue Country, how could the clever Xuan Tian Qi not have noticed anything unusual?!

  After a thorough investigation, the truth of the matter almost crushed him!

  He was heartbroken and shocked, but more than that, he felt pain for the woman who held a special place in his heart.

  After all, this matter should not be blamed on her, she was also forced by helplessness.

  I wonder how she is doing now? Is she living well outside the palace, eating well, happy or not, and has she ever thought of him?

  Every time night falls, he always stands under the moonlight, looking at the bright moon in the sky, silently thinking of her.

  Repeating over and over in my mind, recalling every detail of our time together.

  She is a lively and lovely woman. Intelligent and wise, lovable and clever, like the most beautiful and radiant pearl, even in the dark of night, it still emits its dazzling bright light, attracting everyone's attention.

  She is such a dazzling woman, how can he not be moved by her!？

  Unfortunately, at that time, she was his seventh brother's woman, and he couldn't, nor could he take away the treasure of his seventh brother's heart.

  He thought that even if he couldn't openly stand by her side and love her, as long as he could see her every day and see her happy, he would be content.

  But now she's gone, vanished so thoroughly that even if he secretly sent someone to investigate, it would be just like with Seventh Brother and the others - completely clueless.

  Would he never see that lively and beautiful woman again for the rest of his life?

  Thinking of this, Xuan Tianqi's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.

  That pair of beautiful, narrow phoenix eyes swiftly swept across a hint of melancholy sorrow.

  Jing Tianqi's expression also fell into Jing Huang's eyes without any difference.

  No one knows a child better than their father. How could he not know what Zuo Tianqi is thinking, having been young and in love before?

  "Tian Qi," Jing Huang suddenly became serious, paused for a moment, and looked at Tian Qi who was looking up at him, before speaking in a fatherly tone with deep concern.

  "Don't forget who you are."

  Although it was just a short sentence, it made Jing Tianqi's heart skip a beat.

  From Jing Huang's words and expression, Jing Tianqi understood his meaning. A bitter feeling surged up in her heart.

  Everyone envies his noble status.

  The current crown prince of the Tianxuan Empire, the future heir. The person who stands at the top with unparalleled power and authority, above all others.

  However, who would have thought that standing in his position is not necessarily a happy thing.

  Because, standing in his position, there are really too many things to consider. Even if you want something in your heart, you can't get it, even if you want to do something, you can't abandon everything and do it without any scruples!

  Living like this is so restrictive, making him feel like a puppet under the oppression of power. He once thought that if he didn't have this identity, would life be more carefree?

  Although she thought so in her heart, Xuan Tian Qi still put on a listening expression and spoke softly to Xuan Huang.

  "Yes, Your Majesty."

  "Alright."

  As for Tianqi's words, Huanghai only responded softly and then seemed to think of something else, gazing into the distance and muttering to herself.

  "Now that Xiao Qi and the others are also in Baoyu Town, and there's that child..."

  He should also go see that child...

  ……

  The night has deepened.

  In the Loulan Pavilion, at this moment, a "crash" sound came, the sound of porcelain shattering on the ground. In this quiet night, it was especially clear!

  "Damn it, you actually escaped from me! Damn woman! Damn it!"

  A burst of gnashing teeth and a loud roar, like a ferocious beast howling, in this freezing cold and pitch-black night that sends shivers down one's spine!

  All that can be seen at this moment, inside the Bi Quan Ge, is a scene of utter chaos. The high-quality carved wooden chairs are now completely destroyed, and the ceramic tea cups and flower vases on the ground are too numerous to count.

  That's a vase worth a whole city...

  But at this moment, these are simply not enough for the man, without any heartache. He just thinks that no matter what, he cannot vent the raging anger in his heart.

  Because that damn woman actually let him escape, escaped!

  Damn it, did she really dislike him that much? Did she want to leave him that badly?

  From start to finish, she had always wanted to leave. So why did she put on a docile appearance that day?

  She was thought to have given in, willing to stay by his side obediently, but unexpectedly, she had been plotting all along, only wanting to lower his guard so that she could leave smoothly.

  Good, very good!

  That damned woman, she just prayed that he wouldn't catch him, otherwise...

  Otherwise...

  "Your Excellency!"

  Just as the ghostly flames were burning fiercely, a low, muffled voice suddenly rang out, causing the ghost to purse her red lips tightly and glare angrily in the direction of the sound.

  The oncoming person was stared at by the ghost's fierce and angry eyes, and was suddenly frightened, with a chill running down their spine.

  After all, the usual ghostly aura on his body had an intimidating air that made people fear in their hearts. Not to mention now, with his hair standing on end and his eyes blazing with anger, he was surrounded by a chilling and gloomy atmosphere, his gaze piercing and ruthless, freezing everything within his sight.

  It's as if he has come from hell, like a fierce Asura, making people's hearts tremble with fear.

  However, the newcomer stood firm under the fierce and evil gaze of the ghost, and reported in detail the purpose of their arrival.

  "Reporting to the Lord, the woman who was ordered to be killed last time has rolled down the mountain slope with the Sixth Prince today, and her life or death is uncertain, fearing it's more likely to be bad than good."

  "What woman? Which woman?"

  As for what was said just now, the ghost's face, which had been furious, relaxed a bit, and slowly reined in its anger. However, its tone remained icy cold.

  Moreover, as for the woman he was referring to, let the ghostly eagle eyes glance over her, and in a moment, it seemed as if she had never thought of who it was.

  The people who came also heard the ghost's words and dutifully spread the news.

  "Reporting to the Lord, that woman's name is Han Xi Tong, she is the one being searched for by the Seventh and Fourth Princes this time. The Lord previously said, regarding this woman, kill her without hesitation!"

  "What?! What did you say?! Say it again!"

  Upon hearing his subordinate's words, Gui Mei suddenly widened her eyes in shock, and they were filled with astonishment and incredulity.

  "Is the woman beside the Sixth Prince named Han Xi Tong?!"

  "Yes, sir."

  For the sudden shock of the ghost's arrival, the visitor was stunned and didn't understand, but still replied in a low voice.

  The ghost was so shocked after hearing his words that he became stiff like a stone statue.

  "Han Xi Tong, Tong Er!"

  ……

  It's night.

  Han Xi Tong and Jing Mei Chen were found by people from another courtyard and rescued, after which they immediately bandaged their wounds and returned to their room to rest early.

  After all, too many things have happened in these few days, and everyone is exhausted.

  However, Hanhee's sleep was extremely restless that night.

  Even in her sleep, she seemed to see a dangerous beast, with its scarlet eyes fixed intently on her.

  She was horrified and terrified, her hair standing on end. She wanted to escape, but no matter where she ran, those eyes were always closely following her, like a shadow!

  Han Xi Tong was frightened and scared out of her wits, breaking into a cold sweat as she struggled to wake up, because she knew this was just a dream and she had to wake up!

  But no matter what she did, she still couldn't break free.

  However, just as she was about to resist the demonic dream, what she didn't know was ——

  The moon has slanted to the west and there is still one more hour before dawn breaks.

  That serene moonlight enveloped the entire earth in a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere.

  At this moment, inside the room, all around was pitch black, only the bright moonlight passing through the carved flower paper window, casting a weak light.

  Gently landed on the man who was like a shadow and didn't exist.

  The man was dressed in black, almost merging with the darkness of night.

  It was an extreme blackness, and he was very quiet, with a faint breath, as if afraid of disturbing the woman on the bed.

  If others didn't pay attention, they wouldn't even notice his existence.

  At this moment, the man's handsome eagle eyes were tightly gazing at the face of the woman sleeping on the bed.

  Obviously, the woman slept extremely restlessly, seemingly having had a nightmare. Her beautiful eyebrows were often furrowed together.

  That look fell into the man's eyes, and that pair of good-looking sword eyebrows involuntarily tightened.

  The gaze towards the woman is even more complex and mixed with a hundred flavors.

  Originally, after learning that she had escaped from the Luocha Pavilion, he was furious and resentful, wishing to capture her and bring her back, even if it meant breaking her wings, as long as she could stay by his side.

  But when he heard that something had happened to her, his heart was almost shattered.

  Finally found out she's fine after a long search, and with a sigh of relief, the thing I want to do most is to see her!

  I really miss her, I really want to see her!

  Now she is finally in front of her own eyes, by her side, seeing her sleeping soundly, he feels at ease, but when he finds out that she is injured, he feels heartache for her.

  He wanted to hold her tightly and ask her again and again, why, why was it that she really disliked him so much, disliked him to the point of constantly wanting to leave him?

  But when he faced her, he didn't dare ask. He could only sit by her bed, afraid that she would wake up and glare at him with disgust, so he had to poke her sleep spot.

  Because it's only at this time that she can stay by her own side with a peace of mind, obediently...

  Looking at that beautiful face which still made his heart move in his sleep, the ghost's heart moved, and his eagle eyes were filled with thick love.

  At this moment, by her side, he would put down the fierce aura on his body, like a gentle lion, retracting all its claws. Gazing at her with tenderness and deep affection.

  Tracing her delicate features with his fingertips, he felt the softness of her skin beneath his touch, so fine and smooth it was almost unbelievable!

  Let him be amazed and reluctant to leave, lingering with a strong attachment.

  Finally, he couldn't help but gently and softly kiss her white and full forehead, soft eyes, pretty nose, and finally, lightly landed on her soft lips...

  Gently tracing her delicate lip line, savoring her sweet nectar, prying open her adorable pearly whites, lightly sweeping across her rosebud mouth...

  Everything is so gentle, carefully nurtured, and tenderly treated.

  After all, this little woman in front of him is the one he loves, he loves her...

  "Pupil, pupil, pupil..."

  His low, mournful voice was filled with deep emotion and endless sorrow, like a wounded lion, so helpless and desperate...

  My dear, what should I do with you?

  ……

  When Han Xi Tong woke up, it was already three poles of the sun.

  After washing up, she found out that Xuan Mei had also gotten up and was waiting for her in the hall to have lunch together.

  Upon hearing this, Han Xi's eyes quickly adjusted her appearance and walked towards the main hall.

  Today is a good weather, and the temperature has risen significantly.

  Hanhee's mood also improved a lot.

  When she arrived at the hall, Jing Mei Chen was indeed already sitting there waiting for her.

  The man still wore a water-blue brocade robe, with a head of black hair tied up with a water-blue ribbon, and two clusters of hair on his chest, making him look like an immortal who had mistakenly fallen to the mortal world, so extraordinary that it made people gasp in amazement.

  Unfortunately, on that beautiful face as delicate as a watercolor painting, there was a hint of faint sorrow.

  The man seemed to be deep in thought, so much so that he didn't even notice when Han Hui's eyes had already reached his side.

  Until Han Xi's small hand waved in front of his eyes, the man's face was stunned, and he slowly came back to his senses. When he met the enlarged absolutely beautiful face in front of him, the man's handsome face involuntarily distorted, and the two good-looking blushes quickly flew up to his cheeks.

  "Cough cough, Tong Er, you're here?"

  "I've been here for a while, you just didn't notice? Mei Chen, what were you thinking about just now, you seemed so absorbed?"

  As for the thoughtful and worried expression on Xuan Mei Chen's face earlier, sometimes painful, sometimes disheartened, Han Xi couldn't help but feel curious, because in all the time she had known Xuan Mei Chen, she had never seen him with such an expression. It was clear that this must have been something that made him very distressed.

  When he heard Han Xi Tong's words, Xuan Mei Chen's eyes flickered slightly, with a hint of regret and panic in his gaze, then his eyes narrowed slightly.

  That appearance was like a distressed and lost child, making people's hearts ache with sympathy for him.

  "Mei Chen, what's wrong? Just say it! Seeing you like this makes me sad."

  Jian Xuan remained silent with his head down, while Han Xi furrowed her brow in concern and asked.

  After a long time, Xuan Mei Chen finally spoke up.

  "Am I really useless?!"

  "Huh?"

  When Han Xi heard Xuan Mei's words, her face slightly froze for a moment. As someone with a transparent heart, she naturally guessed what was going on very quickly.

  He was still blaming himself for what happened last night.

  At this thought, Han Xi's eyes softened, and she slowly stretched out her slender small hand to gently stroke Zhen Mei Chen's head.

  His fingers were gently intertwined in her smooth hairline, that movement was extremely gentle and doting.

  It also made Jing Mei Chen's heart skip a beat, and her originally uneasy and worried heart slowly calmed down.

  "Fool, who says you're useless? I won't let you talk about yourself like that."

  "But, Ling'er, do you know? Yesterday, watching you fight with those assassins, seeing those sharp blades narrowly missing you time and again, seeing you almost lose your life... my heart was clenched the whole time. I was so worried about you, so afraid that you would get hurt, I really wanted to rush out and protect you, block all the dangers for you. But..."

  At this point, Xuan Mei's voice was slightly hoarse and melancholic.

  "My fragile body can't even protect itself, every time it's you, Ling'er, who protects me. That time I fell into the icy lake water, you risked your life to save me. And for my sake, you went to Death Valley to fetch medicine, and Clear Sleeve Building, and last night those assassins... Every time, it's you protecting me. Ling'er, I'm a man, but I can't even protect the woman I love. I... don't deserve you."

  I'm really heartbroken and sad.