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

"This is a scent-seeking Gu, which is harmless to the human body. It will go around your body, and if it doesn't find the scent of incense, it will come back; but if it finds it, it will stay on you."

Seeing the poisonous insect getting closer and closer, Shangguan Jin's expression became no longer relaxed. He stared at the small creature until it almost touched his foot, then stepped on it and crushed it.

Xiao Zhan asked coldly: "Your Highness, is this a sign of guilty conscience?"

Shangguan Jin explained: "I have always been allergic to insects, so I reacted unconsciously."

"Changle feels that the Crown Prince's behavior has already caused people to question it."

Jiang Xue narrowed her eyes: "First you hesitated, and now you destroyed my Gu worm. These actions make it hard for people to believe that you are innocent.

If you were truly innocent, you should have endured the discomfort to prove your innocence even if you hated the bug. But now you destroyed it without hesitation, and everyone should understand your intentions. "

In fact, the so-called incense burning incident was completely fabricated by Jiang Xue in order to test Shangguan Jin. Obviously, she succeeded.

"How dare this Beixi Crown Prince attack Emperor Qian!"

The ministers and nobles of various countries were talking about it, worrying that the alliance between Qian and Beiling might break down because of this. In order to prevent the marriage between the North and the South, Beixi risked the life of the Emperor of Qian.

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the seven-year-old Tenth Prince Xiao Jin walked into the hall. He looked very young and interrupted the discussion.

Although he is not big in stature, the aura that Wen Yuan exudes cannot be ignored.

"Wenyuan?"

Xiao Zhan raised his eyebrows slightly, wondering about Wen Yuan's purpose at this time.

"See Brother Emperor."

Xiao Jin bowed respectfully, his eyes inadvertently swept to the side of Shangguan Jin, and said: "Brother Emperor, I have something important to report, which is related to the Northern Xi Crown Prince."

"Go ahead." Xiao Zhan agreed, full of curiosity about what he was about to hear.

Following Xiao Jin's order, a black-clad assassin was escorted to the palace. His face was no longer covered, and the sword wounds on his body and legs were clearly visible, with blood still fresh.

"Brother, this man just tried to assassinate me but was stopped by my guards. He is carrying a strange token. Please check it."

The token was quickly delivered to Xiao Zhan. Shangguan Jin glanced at the captured assassin, and although he was shocked, he remained calm.

"Your Majesty, this is the palace badge of Beixi. It is the certificate for entering and exiting the imperial palace. Usually only people in the palace have it." An attendant immediately recognized the token.

"Shangguan Jin, do you have any explanation?"

Xiao Zhan's voice turned cold, and he threw the token at Shangguan Jin's feet: "The night attack on the Qian Kingdom's royal family and the assassination of my Prince Beiling are beyond my expectation.

Come! Take the Northern Xi Crown Prince Shangguan Jin to the dungeon and keep him under strict guard! I will deal with him after I have discussed this with other countries!"

As the crown prince of a country, the punishment of Shangguan Jin had to be decided after a trial by ten countries.

"I really underestimated you."

When being escorted to the dungeon by armored soldiers, Shangguan Jin and Xiao Jin passed by each other and whispered.

If Xiao Jin had not suddenly appeared and provided this irrefutable evidence, the previous turmoil alone would not have been enough to make Xiao Zhan take action against him.

Xiao Jin just gave him a sarcastic look in response. Obviously, he was not an easy character to deal with.

Some people tried to use his death to provoke a war between Xiyong and Beiling. What a fantasy!

"Your Highness, thank you for your hard work."

With Shangguan Jin being thrown into prison, the turmoil subsided temporarily.

Xiao Zhan summoned all the ministers and royal heirs from various countries to the imperial study to discuss the trial of the Ten Kingdoms, while Jiang Xue accompanied Xiao Jin for a walk in the garden.

"Thanks to Fourth Sister-in-law's advance warning, Wenyuan was able to prepare and not be caught off guard." Xiao Jin thanked respectfully and had even more respect for this Fourth Sister-in-law.

"Family doesn't have to be so polite."

Jiang Xue turned to look at Xiao Jin, with deep meaning in her eyes: "If you have any better ideas, just tell me."

"Since Fourth Sister-in-law asked, I won't hide it." Xiao Jin responded with a smile, having noticed her intention.

"According to the Dowager Concubine, your knowledge has surpassed the level of the teachers at the Imperial Academy. I wonder what plans the Tenth Prince has for the future?"

This young man is extremely intelligent, hardworking, and has shown extraordinary abilities at a young age. If we can train him to become one of us from the beginning, Yun Che will have a much easier time in the future.

Now that the power of the old nobles has weakened and various positions are vacant, it is the time to recruit people, and Yun Che is worried about this. If Xiao Jin is willing to serve Yun Che wholeheartedly like Xiao Yun, it can indeed relieve a lot of pressure.

Xiao Jin naturally understood the deeper meaning of Jiang Xue's words. In fact, he himself had the same idea.

Although he is the son of a concubine and the brother of the emperor, he knows that he lacks achievements and is weak. In order to fight for everything he wants in the future, he must strengthen his strength and accumulate capital as soon as possible.

"I was originally planning to talk about this later, but since Fourth Sister-in-law mentioned it, I might as well tell you what I think now."

Xiao Jin said: "I hope that my fourth sister-in-law can say a few good words to my fourth brother and let me learn from Lord Lin Wenxing, the Minister of the Dali Temple."

Lin Wenxing is knowledgeable and talented, and Master Ye Rongxiu has praised him many times. Lord Lin was born a commoner, but he rose to a high position by his own ability, which makes Xiao Jin sincerely admire him.

Jiang Xue thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, compared to the theories learned in college, Lin Wenxing's practical experience is more suitable for His Highness. Moreover, he is loyal to Yun Che, so he is the most suitable person to teach His Highness."

"Thank you, Fourth Sister-in-law, for your help." Xiao Jin was delighted and bowed his head to express his gratitude.

Late at night, in the dungeon, Shangguan Jin was imprisoned alone in a cell.

He stroked the wheelchair armrest with his slender fingers, supported his chin with his other hand, and closed his eyes to think. Suddenly, there was a slight sound of shackles being unlocked from behind.

"Cui Shuji, I knew you would come."

Shangguan Jin did not look back, but opened his eyes and smiled at the cell wall. He knew that Cui Shuji would definitely come to find him.

"You said that as long as I rescued you, you would take me out of Xiyong safely." Cui Shuji said.

In order to conceal his identity, Cui Shuji disguised himself as a dungeon guard.

In Xiyong Kingdom, he has lost his foothold.

She originally thought that by escorting Chu Limei to Beiling, as long as she could successfully enter the harem, she would be able to gain the emperor's appreciation and escape from Chu Jingming's oppression.

But now, Chu Limei's life or death is uncertain. Not only did he fail to complete the task, but he also caused Xiyong to lose a princess. Once he returns to the country, even if Chu Jingming does not take action, he will not be able to escape death.

"As long as you can help me escape during the trial of the Ten Nations, I will provide you with shelter in Beixi." Shangguan Jin promised.

For a person who has nowhere to go, a little hope is enough to make him go all out. Shangguan Jin knew this very well and used it skillfully.

"Then what should I do?" Cui Shuji asked with a frown.