Chapter 110

Cherish it well.

Bi Yao is dead?!

In an instant, Yin Fengzhan's words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Nie Jinxuan stunned. It was only after a long while that she finally snapped back to her senses.

"Dead? How did she die? Wasn't it said that she would be brought back to the capital for execution?"

Although Bi Yao had already confessed to her crimes, because it was the time of the Spring Sacrifice, Nie Jinxuan had heard earlier that they were waiting for the sacrifice to end before returning to the capital, where Emperor Shuncheng would personally order her execution!

But right now, the Spring Sacrifice had only just ended. Emperor Shuncheng's party had only returned to the capital this morning; by any calculation, they hadn't even reached the capital yet, so how could Bi Yao be dead?!

Could it be that Emperor Shuncheng had her executed halfway there? But how is that possible...

Nie Jinxuan couldn't figure out what was going on. At this moment, upon hearing this, Yin Fengzhan pursed his lips slightly and said in a low voice:

"It was indeed intended to be handled after returning to the capital. However, this morning, she was found dead in the dungeon where she was being held!"

In truth, Yin Fengzhan hadn't known about Bi Yao's death initially. It was only later, on the way back to the capital, that he inadvertently heard some things from Yin Fengxuan, which is why he had some impression of it.

"What? Dead in the dungeon? How could she die in the dungeon? Was she tortured?"

"That is unclear."

Yin Fengzhan was not a talkative person, so he would not speak casually about matters that were not confirmed. Hearing him say this, Nie Jinxuan frowned tightly and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice:

"How could this happen? For no reason at all, how could Bi Yao die? No, there is a problem here, there must be a problem..."

Muttering to herself, Nie Jinxuan suddenly shook off Yin Fengzhan and turned to walk back. Seeing this, Yin Fengzhan couldn't help but frown, but he still followed after her...

After returning to the villa from Zi Feng Lin, Nie Jinxuan immediately told Xiao Xiu to pack their things, preparing to return to the capital. At this moment, seeing Nie Jinxuan's gloomy expression and Yin Fengzhan, who had originally returned to the capital but had now inexplicably appeared, Xiao Xiu was startled and couldn't help but ask in a low voice:

"Uh... Princess Consort, wh-what's wrong? Did something happen?"

Xiao Xiu was very confused. But as soon as she finished speaking, she saw Nie Jinxuan wave her hand directly.

"Xiao Xiu, don't ask for now. The situation is urgent, hurry up and pack, then arrange a carriage for us to return."

"Uh... yes, this servant will go right away."

Although Xiao Xiu didn't know what was going on, hearing Nie Jinxuan say this, she still hurried out.

Once Xiao Xiu left, only Nie Jinxuan and Yin Fengzhan remained in the room. Nie Jinxuan wasn't idle either and began to pack some simple items herself. Seeing this, Yin Fengzhan, who was sitting nearby, couldn't help but purse his lips and say in a low voice... but just then, before he could speak, he was suddenly interrupted.

"Have the Fourth Imperial Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law returned?"

The gentle voice and slightly raised tone belonged to Prince Rui, Yin Fengxiang. As soon as the voice fell, Nie Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, then set aside the things in her hands and walked to the door to open it... and sure enough, she saw Prince Rui, Yin Fengxiang, sitting in his wheelchair outside.

However, at this very moment, Yin Fengxiang hadn't come alone; behind him, there was actually a young man following.

The young man was in his twenties, with a lean build and refined, handsome features... so, rather than looking like a servant or attendant, he looked more like a scholar well-read in poetry and books!

But right now, Nie Jinxuan didn't have time to dwell on who the young man was, so after a brief glance at him, she turned her gaze back to Yin Fengxiang.

"Your Highness Prince Rui, why have you come?"

"Hehe~, it's nothing! I just saw Fourth Sister-in-law leave in such a hurry earlier and felt a bit worried, so I came to see... How is it, is everything alright?"

In the last sentence, Yin Fengxiang clearly had an ulterior meaning. As he spoke, he lowered his voice slightly and turned his eyes to look at Yin Fengzhan inside the room.

Yin Fengxiang's concern was obvious. Thus, Nie Jinxuan, who had been preoccupied with the murder of Consort Tong and the death of Bi Yao, couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart and smiled lightly.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

"Hehe~, not at all, as long as you're fine... However, didn't Fourth Sister-in-law say earlier that you would stay at the villa for a while? Why does it look like you are leaving immediately now?"

"Yes, something has come up, so I need to rush back..."

Prince Rui, Yin Fengxiang, had always been detached from worldly affairs due to his poor health. Therefore, Nie Jinxuan tried her best to avoid discussing the death of Consort Tong with him. Just as she said this, Xiao Xiu, who had gone out to pack and make arrangements, came running back in a hurry. Nie Jinxuan didn't waste any more words with Yin Fengxiang, said a few simple things, and left directly.

Watching Nie Jinxuan leave, Yin Fengzhan followed her out, but as he passed Yin Fengxiang, he suddenly paused.

"Is the Second Imperial Brother very familiar with my wife?"

Lowering his eyes to look at Yin Fengxiang before him, Yin Fengzhan spoke in a low voice. Hearing this, Yin Fengxiang was stunned for a moment, but then smiled slightly.

"Why does the Fourth Imperial Brother say that?"

"Just asking."

"Hehe~, I see..."

Facing Yin Fengzhan's cold, frozen gaze, Yin Fengxiang's face remained full of smiles. The afternoon sun spilled onto his face, casting a halo and revealing an indescribable brilliance.

"Hehe~, Fourth Imperial Brother is right, I am quite familiar with Fourth Sister-in-law. Of course, I imagine this is merely my own wishful thinking. After all, Fourth Imperial Brother should know that my health has always been poor, and I have rarely had contact with people outside, so among the people I know, Fourth Sister-in-law naturally counts as someone I'm familiar with... Hehe, though perhaps for Fourth Sister-in-law, it might be different."

Yin Fengxiang's words were humble yet carried a hidden sadness. Hearing this, Yin Fengzhan's brows twitched, but he didn't say anything more and simply walked away...

At this moment, watching Yin Fengzhan pass him and leave, Yin Fengxiang, sitting in his wheelchair, also turned his head, and after Yin Fengzhan had walked a certain distance, he suddenly spoke.

"Fourth Imperial Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law is a good woman, you must cherish her well!"

Yin Fengxiang had a gentle smile on his face, his words filled with an indescribable exhortation. Hearing this, Yin Fengzhan, who was about to walk away, suddenly paused and turned his head sharply to look at Yin Fengxiang.

Yin Fengzhan did not speak, but just looked at Yin Fengxiang quietly. After a long while, he narrowed his eyes, turned, and walked away...

Yin Fengxiang had left, and in the blink of an eye, only Yin Fengxiang remained in the courtyard. At this time, the young man standing behind him couldn't help but curl his lip.

"Master, you are too easygoing! Look at the attitude of Prince Chen just now, with that dark face, as if someone owed him a million taels of gold! If you ask me, Master, you should have just pointed it out to him directly, otherwise, he'll think you're afraid of him~!"

It seemed the young man was also a person who wouldn't be outdone. But upon hearing this, Yin Fengxiang frowned slightly, then looked up at the young man behind him and scolded:

"Lan Ping, do not be rude! Fourth Imperial Brother is this Prince's own brother, how can you, a servant, speak like that?"

Yin Fengxiang composed his expression, his words earnest, though not particularly harsh. Being scolded by Yin Fengxiang, the young man... that is, Lan Ping, couldn't help but curl his lip again, then nodded directly.

"Yes, I understand."

"Good that you understand!"

Saying this, Yin Fengxiang's expression softened. Seeing this, Lan Ping raised his eyebrows and said:

"But finally they are all gone, leaving just us... Hehe, Master, this time it can be considered quiet! By the way, Master, where would you like to go? I'll push you, I haven't really walked around here much myself~! I..."

Lan Ping was a talkative one, but before he could finish, he saw Yin Fengxiang raise his hand slightly.

"No, no need to walk, let's go back."

"Go back? Does Master want to rest?"

"No, we will pack our things and return to the capital!"

Shocked to hear of Bi Yao's accidental death, Nie Jinxuan hurriedly packed her things to return to the capital. Because it was too rushed, there was no time to prepare a carriage, so she had to share a carriage with Yin Fengzhan.

Initially, Nie Jinxuan had been thinking about Consort Tong and Bi Yao, so she hadn't paid attention to anything else. But later, as the carriage jolted and her mood gradually calmed down, she suddenly felt an indescribable awkwardness in the air!

Yin Fengzhan was sitting right across from her, and the two had just divorced, so... Nie Jinxuan couldn't help but feel unnatural and didn't know what to say. But just as she thought they would remain silent all the way back to the capital, she saw Yin Fengzhan suddenly narrow his eyes.

"Are you very familiar with the Second Imperial Brother?"

Yin Fengzhan asked suddenly. Hearing this, Nie Jinxuan was stunned for a moment, but then replied in a low voice:

"Yes, I suppose we are friends."

"Friends? You've only met a few times, and you're already friends?"

Originally, Nie Jinxuan hadn't thought much about Yin Fengzhan's questioning, but hearing this, she instantly raised her eyes.

"Yin Fengzhan, what do you mean by that?"

"I mean nothing by it, I just wanted to know why you insisted on staying behind. But now it seems there's no need to ask! So it turns out you had an appointment with the Second Imperial Brother!"

Yin Fengzhan said with an impassive expression, but as he spoke, his gaze suddenly sharpened and his face darkened.

"Nie Jinxuan, you had better remember this clearly. I haven't signed the papers yet, the divorce hasn't taken effect, so you had better behave yourself! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"