Chapter 198 World 3: The Emperor Who Has No Heir Seizes His Minister’s Wife (77)
Chapter 198 World 3: The Emperor Who Has No Heir Seizes His Minister’s Wife (77)
Qingshan Temple.
Under the peach tree, Song Lingxi was curled up in front of Xie Changling, sleeping soundly. The pink petals fell down and landed on her long eyelashes, forming a beautiful decoration.
Xie Changling's eyes were full of tenderness. His fingertips stroked the red marks on her neck, and an evil smile appeared on his face.
Song Lingxi seemed to have sensed something was causing trouble. Her small, straight nose wrinkled, and she waved her little hands around and slapped Xie Changling's hands.
There was a crisp "pop" sound, which stunned Xie Changling for a moment, but his first reaction was to look at Song Lingxi to see if he had woken up.
Fortunately, Song Lingxi only thought that she had slapped a small insect and was not awakened, which made Xie Changling breathe a sigh of relief.
Yes, these few days, he has been clinging to Xier tightly, not giving her any chance to breathe, not distinguishing between day and night, and reversing morning and evening. It is normal for Xier to be tired.
As Xie Changling thought about it, a greedy and obsessed smile appeared on his face, and he leaned over and kissed her forehead.
Just as he was about to continue, a loud shout came from the mountain pass: "Xie Changling, get back here!"
Xie Changling looked up and saw Prime Minister Xie standing not far away.
However, after being surprised, Xie Changling ignored him and looked down at Song Lingxi. As expected, he saw her frowning brows.
"Be good, Xi'er, we won't listen, let's go to sleep."
Xie Changling soothed Song Lingxi in a gentle voice and finally coaxed her to sleep, then he breathed a sigh of relief.
However, in just a short while, Prime Minister Xie had already walked towards him step by step, stood beside him, and stared at him intently.
"Shh!"
Xie Changling gave the prime minister a gesture, which successfully angered his father, Prime Minister Xie. His face turned red with anger and he almost fainted.
He carefully placed Song Lingxi on the clean stone bed, and made a gesture to his father. Prime Minister Xie followed him with a dark face.
When he was in a place where he could see Song Lingxi and talk without disturbing her, Xie Changling turned around and looked at his father.
"Father, what are you doing here?"
Xie Changling was not surprised that they could find out his address. After all, he had never concealed his tracks and did not have the guilty conscience of an adulterer at all.
"Xie Changling, are you trying to piss off your father to death? She is the current queen!"
Just as Prime Minister Xie was about to start cursing, Xie Changling pressed his mute point and said, "Father, please keep your voice down and don't disturb Xier."
"!"
Prime Minister Xie was a man of great self-cultivation, but upon hearing this, he instantly became furious. His eyes seemed to be spitting fire, and his mouth opened and closed non-stop, cursing in the most obscene way possible.
At this time, Xie Changling turned sideways and looked in the direction of Song Lingxi, turning into a stone looking back at his wife.
After Prime Minister Xie had been cursing for a whole incense stick, his lips were about to crack and he could not curse any more. He was so tired that Ye Changling helped him to unblock the mute point.
"Father, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't disturb me and Xi'er."
Xie Changling took the initiative. What's more, because of this reason, Prime Minister Xie really didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, as it was too tiring for his voice and emotions.
"You are useless. The emperor asked you to go to the border as soon as possible. The Northern Kingdom has colluded with the Great Jin Tribe to invade. They have already broken through Yanmen Pass and are about to attack Yumen Pass. The situation is urgent."
Even though Prime Minister Xie's words were heartfelt and his mouth was dry, Xie Changling remained unmoved, as if he was listening to a strange piece of news that had nothing to do with him.
"You kid, did you hear me? Go to the border and lead the troops to fight. Send the queen back safely, and the emperor will spare your life."
"Oh, why? Xi'er is my legal wife. She has nothing to do with that Xiao."
Xie Changling became more and more unconvinced. He was not just angry, but he really believed it. He just wanted to stay by Song Lingxi's side.
"If you don't go, who will protect the Xiao Kingdom? Wait, Changling, what's wrong with you?"
Only then did Prime Minister Xie realize that Xie Changling was in a bad mood. He seemed to have become a different person, from a gentle and kind nobleman to a cold-blooded and ruthless guy.
Xie Changling's unusually cold eyes and calm voice both told of this.
"Father, I just want to understand one thing. I have witnessed the life and death of countless people. I don't seek the future, but only the present."
After saying this, Xie Changling wanted to go back to find Song Lingxi. He had just wasted so much time, which was really wrong.
"Then I ask you, your parents, do you not want your son anymore?"
At some point, Xiao Jin had arrived at Qingshan Temple and appeared in front of them quietly. It seemed that he had heard a lot of their conversation.
"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
Prime Minister Xie wanted to pull Xie Changling to kneel down together, but he pulled but couldn't move him. He could not help but look up at Xie Changling with a blaming look.
"The emperor came to see Xier, but unfortunately she is sleeping now. I'm afraid his visit was in vain."
Xie Changling was neither humble nor arrogant, and even had a hint of boasting in his tone, as if to say, "Go ahead and kill me, and see if you dare."
Prime Minister Xie broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. Just with that one sentence, his back was soaked and he was sweating like rain.
"Your Majesty, I failed to discipline my child strictly. My son did not say that on purpose. He did not mean to do that."
Prime Minister Xie wanted to defend Xie Changling, but the more he explained, the worse it got. It would have been better for him not to say anything.
He also saw that the two of them didn't even frown, and ignored his words, so they simply kept their mouths shut.
Forget it, this matter is not something he can control. Life and death are determined by fate. If he is really implicated by Xie Changling, then just kick him out.
I would rather die than let my friend die. I can’t let the whole family in the prime minister’s mansion be implicated by him.
……
Xie Changling had no idea what his good father was thinking. If he knew, he would definitely be even more suicidal.
He stood in front of Xiao Jin, blocking Xiao Jin's gaze towards Song Lingxi. His eyes were full of mockery and provocation, as if to say, look, Xier is mine, and you are nothing.
There was a flash of murderous intent in Xiao Jin's eyes, but he didn't know what he was thinking about, and he swallowed it back.
"If you want to see your son die with me, then continue to live in seclusion here. I will never disturb you."
Of course what Xiao Jin said was not true. If he could not bear to watch Song Lingxi live with someone else, he would have to die.
He said this now just to make Xie Changling continue to work for him. There are not many generals who can be used in the court now, and he has to admit that Xie Changling does have some abilities.
"Oh, nothing can be more important than Xi'er and I being together."
Xie Changling curled his lips in disdain, but in fact, his heart was not as calm as he appeared.
If he had never met Xiao Beizhan, he would have abandoned him without hesitation, but he had seen him. Not only had he seen him, he had also held him in his arms with his own hands.
Such a small ball, the body was so soft, especially the pair of eyes that looked exactly like Song Lingxi. When he saw her, he was so happy.
The reason why Xie Changling said this was just to make Xiao Jin make concessions once again. At the very least, he couldn't use him and then forget about him.
"what do you want?"
Xiao Jin understood what he meant. He clenched his fists slightly, and his whole body was tense. He had already entered a defensive state.
"I want a card that can let me enter and leave the palace at any time."
"Asshole, you can't just enter the palace casually."
The emperor hadn't replied yet, but the prime minister became anxious.
The prime minister was really afraid. After all, he was a scholar who feared the majesty of heaven the most and also observed the ancestral rites and laws the most.
He had never seen such an arrogant minister. If he were the emperor, he would not be able to tolerate Xie Changling, who was always challenging the emperor's majesty.
However, this request was within Xiao Jin's expectations. He only pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"Yes, but you must keep a low profile and not let others find out. Also, you cannot expose yourself to them until they reach adulthood."
The "they" here obviously refers to Xiao Junlin and Xiao Beizhan. Xie Changling has no doubt about this. He also knows that the truth may not be a good thing for them.
Xie Changling readily agreed, but at the same time, he added a sentence with a hint of meaning: "I hope the emperor will not break his promise."
From this moment on, the entire Xiao Kingdom, and even the entire world, has begun to change.
……
Xie Changling did not hesitate too much. He personally carried Song Lingxi to the carriage, very carefully, for fear that she would be woken up.
In front of Xiao Jin, he kissed Song Lingxi's lips with extreme tenderness, and succeeded in seeing Xiao Jin's face darken, and he raised his eyebrows in satisfaction.
Then, Xie Changling spurred his horse and started to go to the military camp with the tiger talisman. There was no time to waste as the war at the border was important.
After he left, Xiao Jin didn't care about Prime Minister Xie. His mind and eyes were filled with Song Lingxi who had been lost and found again. He asked someone to drive the carriage away.
After everyone left, Prime Minister Xie still hadn't come back to his senses. He felt like he had just had a dream.
The emperor could allow his son to provoke him like this and still let him go peacefully. The sun must have risen from the west!
Moreover, Xie Changling's conditions have been agreed upon. Will he really be allowed to enter and leave the palace freely in the future and meet with the Empress in private?
It's really a mess. Where are the ancestral laws and the imperial rules?
Prime Minister Xie was still a little overwhelmed when he returned to the Prime Minister's Residence, but he couldn't tell anyone about this kind of thing. When the Prime Minister's wife asked him about it, he felt very aggrieved.
On the other side, Xiao Jin brought Song Lingxi back to Fengyi Palace. In the carriage, he saw the red marks on Song Lingxi's snow-white neck, and he still felt an inexplicable anger in his heart.
So, as soon as he arrived at the palace, he had people prepare a hot spring. It had been built before but had never been used, but now it came in handy.
When Song Lingxi woke up, she found herself in a sea of flowers. Red petals floated above the steaming hot spring. The clear spring water mixed with the fragrance of flowers was refreshing.
When she turned around, she found the news that he was staring at him eagerly. She couldn't help but shudder, her legs cramped, and she almost fell into the water.
"Tsk, Xi'er is so frightened, how dare she do such an outrageous thing?"
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