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

Time flies, and two years have passed. During these two years, Jiang Xue has lived a peaceful and beautiful life.

"Jiang Xue, what are they talking about in there?"

Lu Linyi came to visit and chatted with Jiang Xue to relieve her boredom. Since she married Nan Jingxing last year, she experienced the tyranny and possessiveness of men for the first time.

Especially since he accompanied Jiang Xue during her confinement half a year ago, he hardly let her go out.

Thinking of those nights when he was exhausted, Lu Linyi couldn't help but complain inwardly.

Today, while Xiao Zhan had something to ask him, she was able to enter the palace and see Jiang Xue whom she had not seen for a long time, and brought new clothes for the twins.

The two sisters each held a child and played with them. The children's sweet smiles almost melted their hearts.

"Maybe they are discussing how to deal with the Feng family's affairs." Jiang Xue said, the baby in her arms babbling and playing happily with her hair with its little hands.

Two years ago, the man behind the scenes who assisted Shangguan Jin in escaping from the dungeon was revealed to be Feng Hui, the second son of the Feng family. At the same time, Yu Prajna also successfully found Shangguan Jin's enemy Qiu Qianhuan and brought him back safely.

Under the questioning of Shangguan Jin and Xiao Zhan, the envoys of Chengyuan and Daying revealed the secret of Feng's rebellion in exchange for peace between the two countries.

Xiao Zhan was furious at the Feng family's betrayal and determined to eradicate the family completely.

In addition to the testimony provided by the envoys, Xiao Zhan also spent two years collecting evidence of the Feng family's various illegal activities. Finally, three months ago, he seized all of the Feng family's property and assets.

Today, all that remains of the Feng family is an empty shell of an old mansion, waiting for final disposal.

However, things were not as simple as they seemed. Lu Linyi was puzzled and did not understand why the emperor took so long to discuss the matter.

"Cousin, you don't know."

Xiao Zhan explained: “The Feng family is an aristocracy that existed when the Northern Song Dynasty was founded, and their ancestors were blessed by the previous emperor to ensure that their descendants would always prosper.

Therefore, even if I want to deal with them, I have to consider the will of the late emperor, otherwise it may be considered unfilial and cause public dissatisfaction. "

Hearing this, Lu Linyi suddenly realized why the emperor was so cautious.

She asked worriedly, "So, the Feng family can't be dealt with?"

At this time, the child in his arms burst into tears unconsciously because she was his only mother. Lu Linyi hurriedly coaxed him and comforted the little guy softly.

"Jinxuan, be good. Auntie was wrong. Don't cry anymore."

At this time, Xiao Yun came out of the imperial study, heard his nephew crying, and came over to check.

"His Royal Highness Prince An."

Jiang Xue greeted him with a smile and asked if he had finished his business. Xiao Yun replied that Xiao Zhan was still discussing the Feng family's affairs with General Nan.

"Has the Feng family's matter not been concluded yet?" Jiang Xue asked, pondering the complicated situation behind it.

Every decision needs to be carefully considered to ensure that no excuses are given to attack. Xiao Zhan knows this very well, so he is particularly cautious about how to deal with the Feng family.

Although the Feng family’s problem is difficult, it does not require such a long discussion.

"The Feng family's affairs have been resolved, and Fourth Brother has handed over the right to handle it to me. Now they are discussing Ying Xia's affairs." Xiao Yun explained.

"Ying Xia? What happened to senior brother?" She immediately thought of Si Ruochen.

In the past two years, Si Ruochen has been in turmoil. He had to avoid the conspiracy of Queen Lian and Ding Tu, and survive in this cruel royal struggle.

No one understands the hardships of this kind of life better than Jiang Xue.

"Don't worry, Fourth Sister-in-law. This incident has nothing to do with Brother Si. Although Yingxia's royal family is complicated and changeable, Brother Si has Mo Rui to protect him, and with the special care of Emperor Lu Quan, his safety is guaranteed.

The problem this time lies with the Qingxu Sect. It is said that it was the Sect Master's favorite disciple, Taoist Xuanhe, who betrayed his master, causing the Sect Master to be furious and issue a killing order.

However, Taoist Xuanhe was a skilled martial artist. Not only did he severely injure many of his fellow disciples, he also escaped from the Qingxu Sect with a woman and entered the border of Beiling. This attracted the attention of Fourth Brother. "

Hearing about the Qingxu Sect, Jiang Xue's thoughts turned to Qu Xin.

She intuitively felt that the woman who was taken away was most likely Qu Xin.

Recalling the past, Qu Xin mentioned the Qingxu Sect many times. In addition, she was rescued from Qu Shang by a cultivator two years ago. All this hinted that there was an unknown story behind it.

"Your Highness Prince An, could you please help me look after Ruoxin?"

Jiang Xue handed her daughter to Xiao Yun and walked towards the imperial study. If that woman was really Qu Xin, she couldn't ignore it.

As soon as she reached the door, Jiang Xue heard Xiao Zhan's order to Jing Xing: "Tell Ying Xia's people that we will go find the person they are looking for, and once we find him, we will notify them immediately."

"Your Majesty, the Queen is here." Tieyi saw Jiang Xue approaching from afar and immediately reported to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan's gaze fell on her, with tenderness in his eyes.

"Jiang Xue, come here." He said softly and extended his hand to greet her.

Jiang Xue naturally held his hand and walked forward. "I heard that you were discussing the Qingxu Sect."

"Yes."

Xiao Zhan nodded in confirmation: "Master Xuanhe crossed the border of Beiling in order to escape pursuit. Now Ying Xia wants to send people to look for him, but I rejected their request. Our border is not a place where anyone can cross at will."

"Is there any news from the people in the pavilion?" she asked anxiously.

Now that they have entered Beiling, it should not be difficult for Linglong Pavilion to track their whereabouts.

"I just sent someone to check, and I think there will be a response soon."

Xiao Zhan glanced at her and asked softly, "Do you care so much?"

Jiang Xue nodded: "I heard that the Taoist priest escaped with a woman. I think that woman might be Qu Xin."

Xiao Zhan understood her concerns: "So that's how it is."

The corners of his mouth slightly raised: "Wait a little longer, there will definitely be news within half an hour."

At this moment, in a hidden cave on the border of Beiling.

Qu Xin lay weakly, her body covered with scars, her face as pale as paper. The once lively little witch now looked like a weak and helpless girl.

Her body was shivering from the cold, and even though the fire was not far away, the weak heat was far from enough to warm her cold body.

Sitting next to her was a man in a Taoist robe, his appearance was cold and otherworldly, as if he was an immortal from a painting. But at this moment, he was busy lighting firewood with a flint to bring a little warmth to Qu Xin.

"What are you doing?" Qu Xin's voice was trembling.

Although there was some warmth from the fire behind her, it was far from enough for her as she was freezing cold.

Just as she curled up to resist the cold, a pair of warm hands embraced her. Turning her head, she saw the Taoist priest's concerned eyes.