Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 535

Chapter 535 Two Options
When Rong Jin said that he would send a few people to follow her, he sent four people. Among them, two men were coachmen, while the other two were maids assigned to Yun Xiao. These two maids had respectful expressions and obedient faces. If they didn’t know the background of these two people, they would definitely think that they were just two maids.

Yun Xiao looked at the two people beside her and whispered, “What are your names?”

One of the maids said respectfully, “This servant’s name is Liu’er.”

“This servant’s name is Jiang’er.” The other maidservant’s expression was also very respectful.

Yun Xiao nodded, “What are you all good at?”

“This servant is good at assassination, and Jiang’er is good at disguising herself,” Liu’er quickly replied to Yun Xiao’s words.

Yun Xiao’s face finally revealed a faint smile. At this moment, Yun Xiao finally understood why Rong Jin had sent these two people to follow her. “Alright, after entering the palace, Liu’er will follow me. Jiang’er will look for a suitable opportunity to find Liu Chan and Cao Bingrong’s whereabouts.” Yun Xiao’s brain spun very quickly. After entering the palace, there were people everywhere. Now, it would be safer to speak under such circumstances.

“Yes,” Jiang’er and Liu’er answered, then they respectfully stood at the side. If Yunxiao did not speak to them, they would be quiet as if there were no two of them at all.

Seeing this, Yun Xiao was even more satisfied with the two of them.

With Qing Liu betraying him last time, Yun Xiao believed that since Rong Jin dared to put the two of them beside her, he definitely had loyalty.

Yun Xiao smiled bitterly as she thought about the days when she would guard the Jin Emperor’s wake after entering the palace.

In her previous life, as the Third Prince’s Consort, she had been filial for three days, but she was so tired that she fainted in the end.

In this life, as county princess An Ping, she still had to guard the Jin Emperor’s wake.

Yun Xiao simply closed her eyes and rested. After entering the palace, wanting to rest again was simply a delusion.

Unknowingly, Yun Xiao actually fell asleep just like that.

In his sleep, Yun Xiao once again dreamed of the scene of more than 200 people from the Yun Clan dying in her previous life. Then, with a change in the painting style, Yun Xiao dreamed that Zhou Jingyan had returned to the palace and successfully seized the throne of the Jin Emperor. Then, she sent people to arrest and interrogate everyone from the Yun Family. Finally, she once again looked forward to the crime of treason. She once again witnessed all her relatives die one by one in front of her.

Yun Xiao suddenly woke up from her shock and gasped for breath. She did not regain her senses for a long time.

Liu’er quickly walked to Yun Xiao’s side and handed a cup of tea to Yun Xiao. “Madam, did you have a nightmare? Drink some water first to suppress your shock.”

When Yun Xiao heard the voice, her gaze shifted to Liu’er’s face. She stared at Liu’er’s open and closed lips, and then blinked her eyes in confusion. Was she dreaming just now?

Looking sideways at the carriage, she finally remembered that the Jin Emperor had just passed away, and she was going to enter the palace to guard the Jin Emperor’s wake.

Thinking of this, Yun Xiao’s eyes finally had some expression.

Was that really just a nightmare?

Yun Xiao nervously reached out to receive the tea that Liu’er handed over. She unconsciously drank a mouthful of it. After drinking a cup of tea, Yun Xiao finally regained her senses. She turned to look at Liu’er and Jiang’er beside her.

Fortunately, it was just a nightmare. Since it was a nightmare, Yun Xiao would not allow such a thing to happen in front of her.

Yun Xiao’s calm eyes flickered with determination. Now, it was not the end yet, she could not admit defeat easily.

She only needed to endure these few days before she could successfully leave this place.

Putting down the teacup, Yun Xiao took the handkerchief from Jiang’er’s hand and wiped it. After a simple wash, the carriage slowly stopped.

“Madam, we have already arrived at the Imperial Palace.”

After the man outside finished speaking loudly, Yun Xiao lifted the curtain and looked outside. At this moment, the carriage behind the palace was endless. Just looking at it like this, Yun Xiao unconsciously sighed. It seemed that many ministers had already arrived.

Jiang’er and Liu’er got out of the carriage first and helped Yunxiao out. Eunuch was already waiting at the side. “County princess, this way please. My master is waiting for you.”

The corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth slightly rose. He didn’t say anything. She hadn’t thought of it yet. But now, Yun Xiao was able to recognize that this person was the palace servant beside Xiao Yuqi. She nodded calmly and didn’t show any signs of stage fright.

Along the way, due to the identity of county princess An Ping, many people bowed to Yun Xiao. Yun Xiao only nodded calmly. Seeing those who were higher than her, Yun Xiao also bowed to them.

Along the way into the palace, they saw people dressed in plain clothes and wearing filial piety.

Yun Xiao walked all the way over. Before she could reach the wake, she saw Zhou Jingxu dressed in mourning clothes and his eyes were red. Seeing Zhou Jingxu like this, Yun Xiao’s heart trembled slightly.

Right now, only the Ninth Prince was still unharmed in the capital. He would definitely become a thorn in Zhou Jingyan’s side. Now that Zhou Jingyan had returned, it was unknown whether Zhou Jingxu could survive.

Although Zhou Jingxu and himself were both reincarnated, Zhou Jingxu was still young after all. Compared to Zhou Jingyan, who had deep thoughts and was good at scheming, the result was already clear. Zhou Jingxu would lose without a doubt.

“Greetings, Your Highness the ninth prince.”

Although Zhou Jingxu’s face was full of sadness, seeing Yun Xiao’s respectful expression, he knew that there was someone monitoring him. He looked at a palace servant on the other side as if there was nothing in his eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled into a trace of mockery. “Eunuch Wen, is it okay for me to have a few words with the county princess?”

Eunuch Wen smiled respectfully, but there wasn’t much respect in his eyes. “Ninth Highness, do as you please.”

Zhou Jingxu snorted coldly and led Yun Xiao to the side. Eunuch Cai immediately stuffed a silver ingot into Eunuch Wen’s hand and talked to him.

Liu ‘Er and Jiang’ Er could naturally see that Yun Xiao’s friendship towards the Ninth Prince was extraordinary. After obtaining Yun Xiao, the two of them found a place to wait far away, so that they could rush forward immediately if anything unfavorable happened to Yun Xiao.

Zhou Jingxu walked with Yun Xiao for a while before stopping. He looked at Jiang’er and Liu’er behind him as if he didn’t see anything before he said, “Is this the person who protected you?”

Yun Xiao nodded and her gaze fell on Zhou Jingxu’s sad face. She whispered, “My condolences, don’t be too sad.” Her relatives left one by one. Zhou Jingxu’s heart was probably also very sad.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to me. I’m just a little sad. I didn’t expect that I wouldn’t be able to protect the Crown Prince and his brother. Now, even his father has passed away.” Zhou Jingxu looked into the distance with a sorrowful expression, but his eyes were filled with confusion.

“You can’t think like that. Right now, you can’t indulge in the past. Thinking about how to save your life is the most important thing. I’ve received news today that Zhou Jingyan is about to enter the capital.” Yun Xiao’s voice carried a trace of sadness, but her expression couldn’t conceal her heartache.

“What?” Zhou Jingxu was shocked by the news that Yun Xiao had brought over. Zhou Jingyan had always been in Country of Xiyue, so why did he suddenly return to the capital quietly?

The corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth curled into a hint of mockery, “Zhou Jingyan came back just after the death of the Jin Emperor. Don’t you think there’s something fishy about this?”

Zhou Jingxu nodded, his hands clenched tightly together. “You mean it was Zhou Jingyan who killed Father Emperor?”

Although Yun Xiao did not say anything, she had already tacitly acknowledged it. Zhou Jingyan’s eyes suddenly burst with a dense hatred, “He, he is actually so vicious!”

Compared to Zhou Jingxu’s uncontrollable anger, Yun Xiao was much calmer. “The Tian Clan has no brothers,” Yun Xiao originally had no hope for a person who could personally kick his own descendants to death.

Besides, now, it was just a repeat of what had happened in his previous life, killing the Jin Emperor once again.

Zhou Jingxu’s body stiffened when he said that the Tian Clan had no hands or feet, and then he looked at Yun Xiao with a bitter smile. “You’re right,” he had always rejected Zhou Jingyan as the real murderer in his heart. But now, Zhou Jingxu had seen him kill his brother and father with his own eyes.

Yun Xiao looked at the peculiar expression on Zhou Jingxu’s face and sighed. Her brows were filled with deep sorrow. She did not want Zhou Jingxu to be addicted to the shock of this matter. Yun Xiao directly changed the topic, “What are you going to do next?”

“Mother Concubine fell ill because of Father Emperor’s death. I want to avenge Father Emperor and Crown Prince Brother!” Zhou Jingxu said loudly. He clenched his fists tightly. If Zhou Jingyan was right in front of him, he would probably fight Zhou Jingyan.

A strange look flashed through Yun Xiao’s eyes. “You said you wanted to avenge the Jin Emperor and Zhou Jingchen, but have you thought about it? How many troops do you have? What are you going to use to contend against him? Today, I also received news that there are 50,000 more troops outside the capital. These 50,000 troops are fully equipped and can charge into the Imperial Palace at any time.”

Zhou Jingxu did not receive any news about what Yun Xiao said. However, he understood Yun Xiao’s character. If it wasn’t for the truth, Yun Xiao would definitely not have said it out loud. In that case, this matter was really true? “It’s Zhou Jingyan’s people?”

Yun Xiao nodded. At the same time, she was also secretly shocked. She and Rong Jin had always been watched over Zhou Jingyan’s military training, but she did not receive any news. She did not expect that now that those military horses appeared outside the capital, they would become the best way to force the palace.

“There are only two days left in front of you, He fought with Zhou Jingyan, “It’s reasonable to argue that with your status as the first prince, you can win the support of all the ministers and ascend to the throne. However, the chances of this path becoming an emperor are slim. The other path is to bring the empress to hide from the limelight before the final battle is over and accumulate troops and troops. When Zhou Jingyan and the ministers are centrifuged, they will return to seek revenge!” Yun Xiao’s voice was faint. She definitely wouldn’t let anyone associate what Yun Xiao said with what she was standing in front of.

Zhou Jingxu looked at Yun Xiao in shock. He always felt that Yun Xiao at this moment did not look like the Yun Xiao he knew. “How can you be sure that Zhou Jingyan and the minister would be centrifuged?”

Yun Xiao smiled indifferently, her eyebrows filled with unconcealable mockery, “Because Zhou Jingyan won’t have children.”