Revenge of the First Daughter - Chapter 557
Chapter 557 Xiao’s Ambition
The two simple carriages were slowly moved to the south gate by a group of guards. The guards at the city gate were just about to step forward to inspect the people inside the carriage. However, when they saw the tokens taken out by the people inside the carriage, they immediately opened the city gate and let them go quickly.
The two carriages quickly left the city gate and stopped a mile away.
The curtains of the first carriage were lifted. Xiao Yuqi, who was dressed in luxurious clothes, said loudly through the lifted curtains, “Alright, I’ve already done what I said. I’ll send you out of the city. You guys go.”
“Thank you, Third Emperor Concubine.” A gentle voice echoed from the other carriage. However, the curtain of the carriage had not been lifted to look at the opposite side.
Xiao Yuqi frowned and asked the coachman to turn the carriage around. The moment she brushed past the carriage, Xiao Yuqi whispered, “My previous words have always been valid. If you are willing to accept my business, send a message to me at any time.”
However, there was still no response from the carriage.
Xiao Yuqi didn’t care, but said calmly, “As long as you help me kill Zhou Jingyan, the terms are up to you!”
After she finished her last sentence, Xiao Yuqi directly put down the carriage curtain and let the coachman quickly drive the carriage away. All the guards behind followed closely behind Xiao Yuqi’s carriage and left.
In the other carriage, when she heard Xiao Yuqi’s words, the crazy woman immediately became anxious with dissatisfaction. She was about to lift the curtain of the carriage and look outside at Xiao Yuqi. She even threatened to look at Rong Jin and the others. However, Rong Jin and the others ignored her directly and even pointed at her acupoints.
Apart from the crazy woman, Zhou Jingxu’s eyes also shone with a light. If he could kill Zhou Jingyan, it would naturally be a good thing. It could also be considered revenge for everyone. However, Xiao Yuqi, as Zhou Jingyan’s pillow companion, had to find someone to kill Zhou Jingyan. It was enough to see that killing Zhou Jingyan was truly difficult to reach the heavens.
Thinking of this, the light in Zhou Jingxu’s eyes gradually dissipated.
Yun Xiao was also staring at the curtains in shock. She did not expect that Xiao Yuqi would expend so much effort to kill Zhou Jingyan for the business she wanted Rong Jin to take. Her mind was knotted at this moment, so much so that she could not understand.
After being reminded by Xiao Yuqi, Yun Xiao suddenly remembered that in her previous life, until she was tortured to death, she did not think of taking the Yun Clan’s enormous property to buy the life of her enemies! Instead, all of the Yun Clan’s property would fall into the hands of their enemies!
Yun Xiao was so angry that she trembled from her actions!
“Don’t be afraid, I know you want Zhou Jingyan’s life, so I won’t let him die by someone else’s hands.”
Every time he mentioned Zhou Jingyan, Yun Xiao’s reaction made Rong Jin feel very curious. Only later did he know that Yun Xiao was filled with hatred.
Of course, Rong Jin still had some misgivings about the scene in Yun Xiao’s dream, but Yun Xiao didn’t say anything, nor did he ask. However, there was something strange in his heart, and he only wanted to have a real contest with Zhou Jingyan!
The corner of Yun Xiao’s mouth slowly revealed a faint smile, but this smile was somewhat forced, “Thank you.”
“There’s no need to thank me. There are some things that should be resolved as soon as possible. Otherwise, if you keep feeling depressed in your heart, this matter will become a thorn.” Rong Jin finished speaking calmly, but his deep and distant eyes stared fixedly at Yun Xiao’s eyes.
Yun Xiao’s heart trembled slightly. She immediately shifted her gaze and avoided Rong Jin’s gaze. She also wanted to pull out this thorn, but she could not find an opportunity.
At this moment, outside the carriage, the coachman’s voice sounded, “Master, there are pursuers coming from behind.”
“Let’s go!” Rong Jin coldly instructed, and then the carriage sped along the road.
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On the other side, Zhou Jingyan immediately rushed back to the Third Prince’s Mansion after learning about the matter in the Third Prince’s Mansion. However, after returning to the Third Prince’s Mansion, he did not see the whereabouts of Yun Xiao and the others, nor did he see Xiao Yuqi’s whereabouts. After several inquiries, he found out that Xiao Yuqi had actually brought Rong Jin and the others out of the Southern City Gate.
Even if they were to lead their troops towards the south gate.
It was dawn, and when Zhou Jingyan arrived at the south gate, he saw Xiao Yuqi, who had already escorted her back in a carriage.
Thinking that Xiao Yuqi did not listen to her words and instead let Rong Jin and the others go, Zhou Jingyan’s anger rose.
The horse drove in front of the carriage and all the guards knelt down. Zhou Jingyan ignored it and directly got off the horse. He lifted the carriage curtain and saw Xiao Yuqi, who was sitting in the carriage, looking at him with a smile on her face. Her heart was even angrier.
However, Xiao Yuqi said indifferently, “Third Highness, congratulations on getting your wish soon.” Nowadays, no one in the capital could compete for the throne with Zhou Jingyan.
However, what responded to Xiao Yuqi was Zhou Jingyan’s increasingly gloomy expression. Xiao Yuqi said innocently, “What happened to Third Highness? How could he be so angry?”
“Xiao Yuqi, do you still want to continue pretending?” Zhou Jingyan interrupted Xiao Yuqi and said angrily.
Who would have thought that Xiao Yuqi would withdraw her hand and still say innocently, “What does Third Highness mean? Could it be that you just got what you wanted and wanted to tear your face off with me? You want to kill me?”
“Xiao Yuqi, we both know what kind of people we are. There’s no need for you to continue pretending in front of me. Tell me, what do you mean by letting Yun Xiao and Rong Jin go?” Zhou Jingyan’s gloomy gaze fell on Xiao Yuqi, as if he would kill her if he didn’t get a reasonable explanation from Xiao Yuqi.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuqi pulled back half of her body and poured herself some tea. She whispered, “Third Highness, I am a woman, a woman who can be jealous. I know that there is a woman on the tip of Third Highness’ heart. That woman’s name is Yun Xiao. Will I keep such a big love rival for myself?” “Naturally, it was sent away earlier, wasn’t it?”
“Heh, Xiao Yuqi, you won’t tell me that you like me, right?” Zhou Jingyan’s tone was filled with disdain, but there was a trace of pride in his eyes. As a man, even if he didn’t care, he would be pleased to know that a woman liked him, or even behaved strangely because of him.
This was due to the nature of men, and Zhou Jingyan was not spared.
‘”Yes, I just like His Highness the Third Prince.” Xiao Yuqi said the most nasty love words, but her indifferent tone seemed to say that the weather today was really nice and natural.
Zhou Jingyan stared at Xiao Yuqi’s expression, and his pride gradually turned gloomy. “Just because of this, you took her away?” Do you know who Rong Jin is? “Right now, the Grand Emperor of Country of Xiyue has already set up camp at the border between Country of Xiyue and the Eastern Jin Dynasty with 500,000 troops. The relationship between the two countries is on the verge of exploding. If we had Rong Jin, the Swallow King of Country of Xiyue, in our hands, we would have achieved twice the result with half the effort in this battle. Do you know what it means to let Rong Jin and the others go?”
Being scolded by Zhou Jingyan, Xiao Yuqi’s expression was also very ugly. However, Xiao Yuqi did not say anything, but there was a dark tide in her eyes. “Of course I know what this means. I’m only doing this to help His Highness the Third Prince decide, isn’t it?” Sending Zhou Jingxu, Rong Jin, and Yun Xiao away together, he could directly convict Yun Clan and Zhou Jingxu of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, The properties under Yun Clan’s name could only be collected for a moment, and they could support the army to fight against Country of Xiyue. Once Zhou Jingxu was convicted of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, it meant that he would never be able to obtain the throne of the Emperor in his entire life. And those stubborn old fellows who supported Zhou Jingxu’s ascension to the throne also had no excuse to attack you. Didn’t His Highness the Third Prince also hesitate to send him away? I’m just helping His Highness the Third Prince decide. I’ve been scheming for you all this time just for your concern, but what about you? But in front of so many people. ”
In just a moment, Xiao Yuqi had said so much, and she had fully disguised herself as a weak and sorrowful woman.
However, Xiao Yuqi’s words did wake Zhou Jingyan up. Seeing Xiao Yuqi’s peculiar expression, she immediately said, “Alright, I have wrongly blamed you for this matter. I will not pursue this matter. However, you must speak to me before you do anything next time.”
“Yes,” Xiao Yuqi replied coldly.
“How long have Yun Xiao, Rong Jin, and the others left?” Zhou Jingyan looked at the sky. It was already bright.
When Xiao Yuqi heard Zhou Jingyan say this, she understood what Zhou Jingyan meant, and the sneer in her eyes became more and more obvious.
“Someone, use your fastest speed to spread the news that Yun Clan’s fourth uncle is the Swallow King of Country of Xiyue, and then spread the news that Zhou Jingxu collaborated with the enemy to betray the country. The others, follow me to chase after the Swallow King of Country of Xiyue!” After Zhou Jingyan finished speaking, he no longer looked at Xiao Yuqi. He lifted the curtain of the carriage and quickly walked towards his horse. Then, he brought the Imperial Guards and chased after Xiao Yuqi outside the city.
Xiao Yuqi looked at Zhou Jingyan’s hurried figure with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of her mouth.
When Rong Jin and Yun Xiao were in the capital, Zhou Jingyan couldn’t catch them. Now that they had left the capital, it was simply impossible to catch them again. He didn’t know where Zhou Jingyan had the confidence to catch them.
Xiao Yuqi compared Zhou Jingyan and Rong Jin in her heart. Then, she instructed the guards beside her to do as His Highness the Third Prince had instructed. In addition, the people who supported Zhou Jingxu previously tried to negotiate with them and make them submit to me. They only obeyed my instructions. If those people were unwilling, they would directly kill them!
When Xiao Yuqi said this, her eyes were cold. At this moment, she did not conceal her ambition at all!