Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

If she had not been surrounded by people, the hidden weapon in her sleeve would have taken Concubine Feng's life long ago.

"Prince Xiyong, what's your explanation for this?" Xiao Zhan looked straight at him, not caring about Chu Feimo's gloomy expression.

"If you want to accuse someone of a crime, you can always find a pretext." Chu Feimo was too lazy to argue anymore and simply put on an unhappy expression.

"I never thought that she would say such things in order to frame me! She is so shameless! Emperor Beiling, if you believe her lies, then it will be useless even if I say anything. It will only make me look like I am quibbling.

Well, in that case, I lose this time. Tell me, what do you want?"

As long as Xiao Zhan stopped investigating the matter, Chu Feimo was willing to compromise, because to him, face was more important than anything else.

Once Xiao Zhan asked to examine his body, the scar on his thigh would be discovered, and the news that Prince Xiyong insulted the concubine of Beiling but denied it would soon spread far and wide.

This would not only make him lose face, but also bring shame to the entire Xiyong royal family. Moreover, if this news reached the ears of his tyrant father, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Can Prince Xiyong give me everything I want?"

The plan seemed to have succeeded, and Xiao Zhan's expression became much more relaxed.

"As long as I can do it." Chu Feimo replied gritting his teeth.

After exchanging glances with Jiang Xue, Xiao Zhan raised the corners of his mouth: "Then please ask Prince Xiyong to hand over Qu Shang."

"What did you say?" Chu Feimo's face suddenly changed.

I originally thought that Xiao Zhan just wanted him to give up his pursuit of Jiang Xue, but I didn't expect him to mention Qu Shang as soon as he opened his mouth.

For Chu Feimo now, Qu Shang is an extremely important helper. Losing him is equivalent to losing the support of the Red Moon Sect, which is the key force for him to seize power.

"No." Chu Feimo refused without hesitation.

"Oh? Could it be that the Crown Prince of Xiyong is reluctant to part with Qu Shang?" Jiang Xue raised her eyebrows and asked, "Didn't you just say that you would agree as long as you can do it?"

"Everything else can be discussed except Qu Shang." Chu Feimo said firmly. He still had to rely on Qu Shang to fulfill his ambitions.

"It seems this problem is a bit tricky." Jiang Xue's tone was gentle, but there was a threat in her words, "Prince Xiyong actually attaches so much importance to Qu Shang."

Her eyes swept across the crowd around her, implying that everyone present would become witnesses to this transaction. If Qu Shang was not handed over, the scandal about Chu Feimo would spread quickly.

"You are threatening me." Chu Feimo's voice was as cold as a knife. He hated being threatened the most since he was a child.

"How dare Changle threaten the prince? I am just telling you in advance what may happen in the future. I hope you will think twice to avoid making a big mistake." Jiang Xue's words were gentle but heavy, making Chu Feimo breathless.

After struggling internally for a long time, Chu Feimo finally loosened his clenched fists, as if he had made a decision.

"Qu Shang is a cunning man, and he doesn't even trust me completely. If you want to get him, you need to give me some time to make arrangements."

"How long will it take you?" Xiao Zhan asked.

"Give me half a month." Chu Feimo calculated in his mind and felt that it was more than enough time.

"No, two days is enough." Jiang Xue refused flatly, not allowing any doubt, "Prince Xiyong, you must make a choice in these two days: your own life, or Qu Shang's. Don't make the wrong choice."

In the early morning, before Fu Dong had even prepared water to wash his face, he saw Jiang Xue already dressed and ready to go. "Princess, where are we going?"

She asked, holding the pastries she had just taken from the imperial kitchen, preparing to fill Jiang Xue's stomach, and did not forget to let someone tell Qing Feng where she was going.

"Nan family." Jiang Xue replied, came to the palace gate, showed the jade pendant engraved with Xiao Zhan's name, and left the palace smoothly.

After Lu Linyi was entrusted to Nan Jingxing, she had no time to care about his recent situation.

Since I have nothing to do today, I decided to visit the Nan family on behalf of Xiao Zhan. I also want to take this opportunity to improve Nan Jingxing's situation in the capital.

"General, Princess Changle is here." The attendant opened the door and saw Jiang Xue. He immediately welcomed her in and took her to the flower hall to wait, while he rushed to the study to inform Nan Jingxing.

"Princess, you have arrived. Nan Jingxing is sorry for not welcoming you well. Please forgive me." Nan Jingxing bowed respectfully.

"General Nan, there's no need to be so polite. This is something Yun Che asked me to bring to you." Jiang Xue handed over a land deed, "This is the resting place for the old general and his wife."

Xiao Zhan announced to the public that the old general who suffered misfortune for supporting Xiao Yan died in a fight, but in his heart he did not completely forgive the Nan family's choice.

Even so, he was still willing to provide a piece of Feng Shui treasure land as a burial place, showing his magnanimity.

"Thank you, Princess. Thank you, Your Majesty." Nan Jingxing knelt down to express his gratitude.

"By the way, General Nan, where is my cousin now?" Jiang Xue asked.

Jiang Xue looked around, but couldn't see Lu Linyi.

"She said this morning that she wanted to go out and relax, and she might be back soon." He thought of Lu Linyi's restless look in the morning and couldn't help but sigh. "Since she woke up, her mental state has not been very good.

Sometimes when I talk to her, she won't listen. It's a good thing that the princess is here today, please comfort her. There are some things she might be more willing to tell you."

"Did my cousin mention where she wanted to go to relax?" It was still early, and even the vendors hadn't started setting up their stalls yet. Where could Lu Linyi go? Jiang Xue recalled that she didn't seem to see anyone on the road, and a trace of worry rose in her heart.

What if something unexpected happens to a weak woman alone outside?

"Don't worry, I've sent guards to follow her, nothing will happen." Nan Jingxing understood Jiang Xue's concerns. After all, Lu Linyi was very important to him, so how could he let her go out alone.

Just then, there was a noise outside the door.

"General! It's Ah Qi! His eyes were gouged out, his limbs were chopped off, and he was lying at the door."

The soldiers guarding the gate hurriedly carried the injured into the house, staining the road red with blood. Nan Jingxing was shocked to recognize that this was Ah Qi, the guard he assigned to protect Lu Linyi.

Ah Qi almost fainted from the extreme pain. Every movement caused him great pain and his face was distorted.

"Find a clean place to put him down, and don't touch his hands or feet. Fudong, quickly prepare hot water and bandages. General Nan, help me fix his body, I need to stop his bleeding."

Jiang Xue gave instructions quickly and calmly, and treated the wound in an orderly manner. Soon, the bleeding was finally under control, Jiang Xue pulled out the golden needle, and asked the soldiers to bandage Ah Qi's wound.

"Aqi, tell me what happened? Who did it? Where is Linyi now?" Nan Jingxing was extremely anxious. Only Aqi returned, and Linyi's whereabouts were unknown, which made him extremely anxious. The other party's methods were so cruel. If Linyi fell into his hands, the consequences would be disastrous!

Ah Qi, once a nimble attendant, now could only lie on the ground in agony. His limbs were broken, his body was shattered, and even moving was a luxury for him.