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Chapter 168 Could it be that he was also reborn?
Qin Huai had his own ulterior motives in asking this question; he didn't want Xiao Jingyu to go, he wanted to command the three thousand troops himself.
His main purpose in going there was not to suppress the bandits, but to find Qin Ye.
If Qin Ye were still alive and returned to Fengdu City, he would inevitably be punished. Leading troops into danger and being greedy for merit and reckless is a serious crime. Being dismissed from his post would be a minor matter; if his life were to be lost, that would be a major issue.
Therefore, Qin Huai wanted to find Qin Ye and arrange a good place for him, even if it was just to survive and make a comeback, it would be better than returning to the capital to wait for death.
This was his personal reason, and also the main reason why he didn't want Xiao Jingyu to go.
No matter how good Qin Ye's relationship with Xiao Jingyu is, it's impossible for him to cover up Xiao Jingyu's crimes.
Qin Huai deliberately brought up the marriage, giving him a chance even if he left a few days later.
But when the topic of marriage was brought up, Xiao Jingyu's face immediately darkened. "Your Excellency really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics!"
Qin Huai was bewildered. What did this mean?
Xiao Jingyu glared at Qin Huai with icy eyes. Had he forgotten what happened at Cining Palace a few days ago?
His marriage to Shen Siyi was already arranged and they were to get married soon, which gave him the backing of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
But after that day, Shen Siyi became a completely different person. Not only did she refuse to see him, she also personally told Emperor Xiao to cancel the marriage.
Although this marriage was bestowed by His Majesty, Xiao Jingyu was indeed at fault first.
Moreover, Emperor Xiao did not want Shen Siyi to marry Xiao Jingyu in the first place. He did not want the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to become too powerful, so he unexpectedly withdrew his order.
The wedding was indeed canceled the day before yesterday, and all the betrothal gifts were returned.
Xiao Jingyu wanted to ask her for clarification, but Shen Siyi had already left the city. She said she was going to travel all over the country and that they could talk about it when she got back.
Although the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion opposed Shen Siyi's willfulness, they were powerless to stop her, since she had acted first and informed them later, and they were genuinely disappointed in Xiao Jingyu.
However, due to the prince's authority, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion symbolically sent someone to look for Shen Siyi and suppressed the matter.
Therefore, Qin Huai was unaware of this.
But judging from Xiao Jingyu's reaction just now, Qin Huai had some doubts. Could it be that the marriage arrangements had changed?
Suddenly, Qin Huai's heart sank. Why was even the heavens against him?
"Your Highness, please calm your anger. I was unaware..."
Xiao Jingyu no longer wanted to talk to Qin Huai. Before he could finish speaking, she turned around, left a sentence, and left.
"Meet at the city gate in one hour. If you are too slow, I will not wait for you!"
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The Fifth Prince's Residence.
Qin Wan didn't stop and headed straight for the Fifth Prince's residence. Her heart was uneasy the whole way, but she didn't know why.
The moment Qin Wan saw Xiao Jingyan, she lifted her skirt and went to greet him.
Her eyes, filled with worry, looked at Xiao Jingyan, her face etched with panic.
"Your Highness, I have something to tell you!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding servants quickly made way and retreated.
Xiao Jingyan's smile faded, and she handed the flower seeds to the gardener beside her.
"Scatter these flower seeds along the base of the west wall, and remember to spread them evenly!"
"Yes!"
After giving the instructions, Xiao Jingyan patted the dirt off his hands and pulled Qin Wanqing aside to ask her questions.
"Wan'er, what's wrong?"
Under the pavilion, Qin Wan stared intently at Xiao Jingyan. She now had to voice her doubts, and her feelings were growing stronger.
"Your Highness, do you know something about what happened in Yunzhou?"
This question left Xiao Jingyan stunned, completely unprepared.
Qin Wan did not ask this question casually; she had begun to suspect it when Qin Lang was sent to Yunzhou.
Ouyang Wenxiu had no grudge against the Marquis's family and would not arbitrarily make things difficult for them, but the fact that that incident occurred only shows that Ouyang Wenxiu was acting on someone else's orders.
But Qin Wan didn't believe it at the time, and her disbelief stemmed from her.
But through her interactions with Xiao Jingyan over this period, she gradually discovered that the man in front of her was not as simple as he seemed.
He has connections, courage, and is fearless.
She also discovered that the Nine Stars Society seemed to be related to him.
That's why she asked that question.
"Wan'er, why do you ask that?" Xiao Jingyan asked in return.
Qin Wan's expression was inappropriate, and she continued, "Ouyang Wenxiu is your man. He persuaded His Majesty to send Qin Lang to Yunzhou to suppress bandits, and Qin Lang lost a leg as a result. This time, Qin Ye's whereabouts are unknown, and his life or death is uncertain. Is there something going on in Yunzhou?"
Actually, Qin Wan wasn't sure either. She was testing the waters, trying to see if the person in front of her would tell him everything.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyan's previously somber expression softened into a smile.
This smile isn't offensive; in fact, it carries a sense of ease.
"Wan'er, since you already know, then I will tell you..."
Qin Wan's heart skipped a beat. What did she mean by "she knows everything"?
Could it be that her guesses are all true?
Qin Wan swallowed hard, suppressing her nervousness, and stared intently at the person in front of her, feeling that he was becoming more and more unfamiliar.
“You’re right. Ouyang Wenxiu is one of my men, and Yunzhou is indeed not as simple as it seems.”
Xiao Jingyan decided to stop hiding it. Since he had already decided to spend his life with her, he could no longer conceal this.
He continued, "Wan'er, I love you. I will not let anyone who hurts you get away with it, including your family. No, those can no longer be called family; they are all demons who have hurt you!"
"It was indeed my arrangement to send Qin Lang to Yunzhou. I originally wanted to teach him a lesson, but his injuries were not caused by me, nor was Qin Ye's trip to Yunzhou arranged by me, and his disappearance has nothing to do with me!"
Qin Wan trembled uncontrollably; her heart was practically leaping out of her throat. Seeing Xiao Jingyan so serious, she felt a little scared.
But reason allowed her to continue sitting and finish asking him her questions.
"Then what do you know?"
Qin Wan did not blame him for framing Qin Lang, because when Qin Lang sent her to Xiao Jingyu's bed, she also wanted to kill him.
Xiao Jingyan frowned slightly, then said, "I suspect that the matter in Yunzhou was the work of my second brother!"
"The Second Prince?" Qin Wan was puzzled. How did this bring up the Second Prince again?
"Yes, it's him." Xiao Jingyan sighed, hesitated for a moment, and finally said it.
"I once had a dream where my beloved woman was framed and sent to Leishan Temple, where she tragically died. But when I came to my senses, I tried to save her, only to find that she had already saved herself, and my dream changed as a result..."
Qin Wan's heart pounded even harder. Could the woman he was talking about be her?
Perhaps his dream wasn't a dream at all, but rather that he, too, had been reborn?