This is what villains are like

"How did you know?"

Emperor Xia did not deny it.

"That shouldn't be the point."

Jiang Lan still just smiled and said, "Besides, this doesn't sound like a questioning tone..."

Emperor Xia hesitated for a moment, then seemed to notice that his tone was wrong.

She calmed down her mind a little, and suppressed the domineering aura she had inadvertently revealed.

At this moment, many thoughts flashed through her mind, and she even felt that Jiang Lan knew her true identity.

Otherwise, why would he speak in a determined tone, thinking that he wanted to ask about the strange stone?

"I really want to ask you about the strange stone at the auction..."

"Some time ago, I missed the auction." Emperor Xia sat back again.

Jiang Lan leisurely replied, "That strange stone is not some fairy fetus. There should be something related to the ancient emperor in it. But what it is, if you ask me, I can't give you a definite answer."

"After all, that strange stone did not fall into my hands."

Emperor Xia's eyes suddenly became much deeper, and he kept watching the changes in the expression on Jiang Lan's face.

If he was intentionally hiding or deceiving her, she would be able to sense it.

Judging from the current situation, Jiang Lan probably wasn't lying.

"The ancient emperor?"

She seemed to be reciting these words, and the jade hands under her wide sleeves clenched tightly in an instant. No wonder from the premonition she had deduced, there should be many connections between that strange stone and her.

As the current emperor, she rules the Great Xia Dynasty, and hundreds of countries come to court, and she has already condensed the corresponding human emperor energy in her body.

"It's a pity that I didn't know this news earlier, and the mysterious woman that day was not able to investigate the relevant information later." Xia Huang secretly sighed in his heart, feeling regretful.

"How do you know this?"

She looked at Jiang Lan, and doubts arose in her heart. What did he mean by telling her so directly?

Did he inform the Prime Minister about the attack and murder by the Blood Immortal Cult in the boat that day? Did he also inform the Prime Minister about his existence?

So Xiangguo guessed his identity?

Or did Jiang Lan...guess it by himself?

At this moment, Xia Huang had a very direct impulse in his heart and wanted to ask Jiang Lan if he knew his identity.

But... this impulse was still suppressed by her.

As the Lord of Great Xia, at this time, he appeared in Yuxianfang in disguise. The news brought about a sensation and shock that was not small at all.

Moreover, when Jiang Lan directly said "the ancient emperor", she already had the answer in her heart.

"I found out by accident."

"My father was bound to get that strange stone, but unfortunately something unexpected happened..."

Jiang Lan shook his head slightly and sighed.

He only needs to make a few random remarks, and as smart as Emperor Xia, he can think of things in the direction he wants.

"The Prime Minister is also determined to get that strange stone?"

Emperor Xia raised her eyebrows slightly. When she heard Jiang Lan mention his father, many thoughts flashed through her mind.

Did he tell himself this deliberately? This was the news he learned from Jiang Lintian, the prime minister?

But why did he choose to tell himself.

Is it the order of Prime Minister Jiang Lintian? Or for other reasons...

"After all, it's something related to the Ancient Emperor. As long as it gets a little bit of trouble, who wouldn't be moved?"

"Brother Haoxin, if you had known this news earlier, what would you have done?" Jiang Lan asked with a smile.

Emperor Xia did not answer this question.

"Since that strange stone is so important, and you told me the relevant information, aren't you afraid that the Prime Minister will blame you after knowing it?" she asked.

At the same time, he was testing Jiang Lan's tone, wanting to know whether this was his intention or a sign from the Prime Minister.

"As long as you don't tell, father won't know." Jiang Lan still had a smile on his face.

Emperor Xia paused again, his heart suddenly filled with uncertainty.

"Are you so sure that I won't tell anyone about this?"

She didn't like Jiang Lan's look that seemed to see through her, so she snorted coldly.

"Since I choose to tell you, I must trust you. You...should not let me down." Jiang Lan looked at her, and his tone seemed to be slightly aggravated.

Emperor Xia was now convinced that Jiang Lan indeed knew his identity.

But right now, neither of them has exposed this matter.

She didn't know how she was exposed, but Jiang Lan was indeed far smarter than she thought.

Those people who have been treating Jiang Lan as a playboy for all these years are really blind.

"Just take this jade pendant back. I think you will need it later."

Jiang Lan ignored the changing look on Emperor Xia's face and pushed the jade pendant she had just pushed towards her again.

Emperor Xia just glanced at the jade pendant without making any move.

Her mood was far from as calm as it appeared on the surface.

Ever since she entered the wing, saw Jiang Lan, and asked her questions, Jiang Lan had been leading her by the nose. This feeling made her very uncomfortable, and it was the first time she had encountered it in her life.

Now that he knew that he was the Lord of Daxia, his attitude was still so casual, not to mention awe, and he didn't even bother to get up.

Although Emperor Xia didn't care about this, she still felt a little unexplainable, as if Jiang Lan in front of her knew everything about her.

"Young Master Jiang has really kept his secrets secret these years." She said calmly.

"Excuse me. I just don't want to follow the crowd. There is nothing hidden. The building will collapse and there will be no eggs left behind."

Jiang Lan picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and spoke in a leisurely tone.

Emperor Xia looked at him deeply and was silent for a long time before asking, "What is your purpose?"

Hearing this, Jiang Lan smiled and asked her, "If I don't tell you, you won't give up. If I tell you, you suspect that I have ulterior motives."

"Then tell me, how should I answer the question you just asked?"

Emperor Xia was speechless, his eyes flashing with light.

Jiang Lan continued to smile and said, "Is everything in this world black and white? If you want to believe it, then believe it. If you don't want to believe it, then don't believe it. I am not your subordinate, and I have no obligation to let you you believe."

"you……"

Emperor Xia's eyes narrowed instantly, and a dangerous aura filled the air.

Jiang Lan knew that she was the Lord of Daxia, but he still spoke to her in this tone.

Jiang Lan ignored her, picked up the wine glass, and started drinking by himself.

Emperor Xia snorted coldly and withdrew his gaze.

At the moment, Jiang Lan indeed has no obligation or reason. She must make her believe that although he is a minister, she is not talking to him as Emperor Xia.