Chapter 516

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Meanwhile, after returning to the General's Mansion, Qianqian finished washing up and was preparing to go to bed and rest. She gently closed the room door, sat quietly by the bedside, and waited for Shiyi's arrival.

As expected, not long after, Qianqian heard a light knocking sound—it was Shiyi knocking on the window. She immediately said softly, "Come in."

Hearing the sound, Shiyi quickly pushed open the window and slipped into the room. His movements were light and agile, like a nimble cat.

Qianqian looked at Shiyi, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in her eyes, and asked, "Did you find anything?"

Shiyi took a deep breath and replied, "The exact time of the war's outbreak is still unclear, but it should be soon. Ouyang Chengqi recalled the Zhenxi General to Jingcheng precisely for this matter."

Qianqian furrowed her brow and continued to press, "Then, who do they plan to appoint to replace Ouyang Chengren?"

Shiyi fell silent for a moment, then replied, "As far as I know, they are preparing to let the Crown Prince succeed Ouyang Chengren's position.",

Qianqian's brow furrowed slightly, and she began to recall the scene from the last time she celebrated Huang Bobe's birthday. She remembered those siblings from Xishang Kingdom, especially that Ouyang Qianyu, truly detestable to the extreme.

As for Ouyang Qianqiu, Qianqian's impression of him was somewhat hazy; presumably, he shouldn't remember her either.

After all, several years had passed, and she herself had grown up considerably, no longer the round-faced girl from back then, but now with a melon-seed face.

Just as Qianqian was lost in random thoughts, Shiyi's voice suddenly came, interrupting her train of thought.

Shiyi told Qianqian that he had encountered Wangchen, but Wangchen had not noticed him. Qianqian hurriedly asked, "Where?" Shiyi replied, "By the Crown Prince's side; he is now the Crown Prince's Anqi."

Hearing this answer, Qianqian couldn't help but be somewhat stunned.

She had originally only speculated that Wangchen might be a prince of Xishang Kingdom, but never expected that he was actually Ouyang Qianqiu's Anqi! This made Qianqian feel very surprised, and she couldn't help but begin to re-examine her previous encounters with Wangchen.

Grandpa Bai had once said that he had previously encountered Wangchen in the Imperial Palace of Xishang Kingdom, but what exactly was going on here?

Qianqian only felt that her brain was somewhat insufficient; the relationships among this seemed to be getting increasingly complex, leaving her somewhat baffled. Where exactly had the problem arisen? Qianqian racked her brains but could not find an answer.

Shiyi, meanwhile, stood quietly to one side, waiting for Qianqian to continue asking.,

After Qianqian had been lost in thought for a while, she finally came back to her senses and said to Shiyi, "There's no need to investigate further; whenever the war breaks out, Ouyang Chengren will naturally tell me."

As for Wangchen, I really don't know what he intends to do. But judging by his appearance, he presumably has some grievances against Xishang Kingdom as well. So, what we need to do, he should not arbitrarily obstruct."

Hearing this, Shiyi hurriedly responded, "Yes, Master."

Qianqian nodded, then added, "You just continue to hide in the dark; when I need you to act, I will naturally call you. Take care of yourself, and absolutely must not be discovered."

You must know, Ouyang Chengren also has Anqi by his side. The tasks ahead are even more dangerous; we might enter the Imperial Palace, in which case we must be doubly careful.

If by accident your identity is exposed, you need not worry about my safety; you should hurry to save your own life. I naturally have ways to extricate myself, and besides, with my status, they probably wouldn't dare do anything to me. Have you remembered all of this?"

Shiyi naturally knew how dangerous the things to be done next were; he had long secretly made countless preparations in his heart to sacrifice his life for his Master.

However, he never expected that his Master would actually instruct him so earnestly. His Master's words were like the warm sun in winter, warming his heart.

Shiyi only felt his throat tighten somewhat, and his voice trembled slightly as he said, "Subordinate understands; Subordinate, as Master's Anqi, shall naturally vow to protect Master's safety unto death!",

Qianqian looked at him, a hint of disagreement in her eyes, and slowly said, "Shiyi, you should be very clear that you and Shiyi have accompanied me since childhood; to me, you are no longer merely simple Anqi, but existences like family."

You also know my lightness skill; if I wanted to escape, I fear no one could stop me.

However, if they used you as leverage, I would have misgivings, and my actions would be constrained.

So, when encountering such a situation, you should escape first; I will naturally find another way to extricate myself. This is the most proper countermeasure."

Shiyi knew well that Qianqian had always been a stubborn person; once she decided on something, it was hard to change. Faced with her insistence, Shiyi had no choice but to respond, "Yes, Subordinate obeys."

Seeing Shiyi agree, Qianqian finally let the stone in her heart fall to the ground, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

She then waved her hand to signal Shiyi to retire; seeing this, Shiyi slipped away like a ghost and instantly disappeared from the room.

After Shiyi left, Qianqian gently blew out the candle on the table, then loosened her clothes, lay on the bed, and prepared to rest.

Early the next morning, just as the sky was turning fish-belly white, Ouyang Chengren slowly woke up.

After all, he had already returned to the palace, so naturally he had to attend the morning court session. Fortunately, his residence was within the palace, not far from Jinluan Hall.

Ouyang Chengren quickly got up, dressed neatly, then strode toward Jinluan Hall.

Along the way, he walked hurriedly; not long after, he was about to reach Jinluan Hall.

Just then, he met many ministers on his way. Seeing Ouyang Chengren, these ministers all came forward to exchange pleasantries with him.

Ouyang Chengrin had no interest in their flattery and fawning; he had always been straightforward, so he merely gave a simple greeting, then without hesitation strode into Jinluan Hall.

After entering the hall, he found the people inside gathered in twos and threes, chattering and discussing something.

Ouyang Chengren wore a solemn court robe, his posture straight as a pine, standing quietly to one side, like a sculpture.

Time passed second by second, yet no one came to speak with him.

Ouyang Chengren didn't mind this; he simply stood there attentively, like a silent mountain.

After a while, a sharp cry suddenly came from the hall entrance: "The Emperor is coming!"