Martial Arts Crossover: Zhao Min, your sidekick is really something else.

Immediately afterwards, his eyes turned red, and his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

He just witnessed Zhao Min pulling that guy surnamed Xiao into the tent!

He's already lying down?

He almost drew his sword and rushed into the tent to find out what was going on.

But he knew in his heart that his skills were no match for Xiao Yaoqing. He gritted his teeth, making a grinding sound, and finally endured it.

He let out a long sigh, suppressing his turbulent emotions, before speaking:

"My mother is dying."

Is the Seventh Princess Consort critically ill?

Xiao Yaoqing and Zhao Min, who were inside the tent, were both stunned when they heard the news.

Xiao Yaoqing immediately understood.

This isn't the Seventh Princess Consort being on her deathbed at all; it's clearly a pretense of being critically ill, used to force Zhao Min to go back and discuss the marriage... the same old trick.

Although he knew everything perfectly well, Xiao Yaoqing didn't mention a single word.

He remembered it. In the original story, the key reason why Zhao Min was determined to sever ties with the Yuan Dynasty was the Seventh Prince and Zha Yadu's lame tricks of pressuring her to get married, coupled with her feelings for Zhang Wuji.

Zhao Min is now showing signs of wanting to break away from the imperial court.

Why not let Zha Yadu and his gang fan the flames again? Maybe Zhao Min will break off her relationship with Prince Ruyang ahead of time.

Of course, it wasn't that she didn't love her father; she was mainly afraid that what she did would implicate him.

In the past, Xiao Yaoqing would have wanted to stay in the Ruyang Prince's Mansion and live out his days until the Yuan Dynasty collapsed.

But it's different now.

Even if they don't stay in the Prince of Ruyang's mansion, they still have places to go.

For example, Wudang Mountain.

Zhang Sanfeng's attitude surprised even Xiao Yaoqing.

He casually revealed the level of Dugu Sword Dao, and the old Taoist priest was completely bewildered.

Zhao Min frowned slightly upon hearing Zha Yadu's words, her expression complex, and said softly:

"Is the princess critically ill?"

Ultimately, she is still a princess of the Ruyang Prince's Mansion.

The princess's critical illness is no small matter.

It will not only involve her, but also her father.

So Zhao Min shouted in a deep voice to the outside of the tent:

"He was perfectly fine when he passed away, how did he suddenly become critically ill?"

The sound of stabbing teeth was urgent and hurried:

"My mother's health has always been poor, and I haven't been in Dadu for a while, so I haven't been able to take care of her."

"My father wrote to me, urging you and me to return quickly, so we might be able to see each other one last time."

Towards the end, his tone did indeed carry a hint of sadness.

But Zhao Min was taken aback and asked:

"Then I have to go back too?"

Zha Yadu quickly replied:

"This is my father's wish."

Zhao Min's expression slowly turned cold.

Xiao Yaoqing knew that, according to the original development, no matter how unwilling Zhao Min was, the matter of the Seventh Prince's critical illness weighed on her mind, and the Seventh Prince had personally ordered her to return, so she had no choice but to go.

Of course, you can go back and leave immediately, or simply not go to the Seventh Prince's Mansion.

Zhao Min knew she had to make her stance clear.

She represented not only herself, but also her father and the entire Ruyang Prince's Mansion.

She turned her head slowly, her gaze falling on Xiao Yaoqing with a hint of hesitation and helplessness.

Xiao Yaoqing naturally understood what she was struggling with. He didn't say much, but simply nodded slightly.

A flicker of emotion, tinged with apology, rose in Zhao Min's eyes. She quickly averted her gaze, her voice remaining cool and indifferent:

"Okay, I understand."

Upon hearing this, Zha Yadu's face immediately lit up with joy, and he quickly asked, "Then Minmin, shall we set off now?"

"How many times have I told you not to call me that!"

Zhao Min's tone revealed a hint of anger.

But she was too lazy to argue any further, so she reached out and lifted the tent flap, stepping out of the tent.

The situation is critical and cannot be delayed. They must rush back to Dadu immediately; they cannot stop for even a moment.

Zhao Min glanced at Zha Yadu standing in front of her and felt a surge of annoyance.

But Zaya Du, that old sycophant, couldn't sense the disdain at all; instead, his face was full of anticipation and surprise.

Zhao Min stopped looking at him and turned to the scout beside her, giving him instructions:

"Bring me my horse."

The scout clasped his hands in a fist salute and trotted off to fetch the horse.

Just as Zha Yadu was about to come forward to curry favor, Zhao Min had already shouted:

"The Two Elders of Xuanming!"

The words had barely left his mouth when two sharp, whistling sounds rang out.

Lu Zhangke and Hebi Weng landed steadily in front of Zhao Min, bowing and clasping their hands in greeting:

"Owner."

Zhao Min nodded to them: "You will come with me back to Dadu."

"yes!"

Neither of them had any objections.

But the same question kept popping into their minds—why didn't they let Xiao Yaoqing come along this time?

Normally, no matter where she goes or what she does, Zhao Min always takes Xiao Yaoqing with her.

Their relationship is obvious to everyone.

This time, however, Zhao Min didn't bring Xiao Yaoqing; instead, she brought them along.

"Does Master have other plans?"

The two exchanged glances, suppressing their doubts.

When Zha Yadu heard that Zhao Min was going to bring the Xuanming Elders along, his eyes darkened slightly.

He had originally hoped to be alone with Zhao Min.

But then I thought, at least Zhao Min has finally broken up with that brat Xiao Yaoqing!

He stared at the tent behind Zhao Min, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"Once we get back to Dadu, I'll make sure my father knows about your rebellious words! We'll see if you're still alive then!"

Zha Yadu seemed to already see the gruesome scene of Xiao Yaoqing's execution, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

As soon as the scout led the horse to him, Zhao Min nimbly mounted and threw a sentence at him:

"Tell Master Xiao to take his men straight to Wan'an Temple. I'll wait for him there."

"Yes, Princess!"

Before she could finish speaking, Zhao Min didn't even care whether Zha Yadu had followed. She turned her horse around, lashed out with the whip, and the horse galloped off, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Zha Yadu quickly ran to his horse, mounted the saddle, and chased after it.

The two elders of Xuanming were not to be outdone. With their feet barely touching the ground, they used their light footwork to leap up and steadily follow behind the two.

The scout was left standing there, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

He glanced back at the large tent behind him, a thought forming in his mind:

"Wasn't the princess just in the tent with Master Xiao? Why do I have to relay these words?"

Before he could figure it out, the curtain behind him was lifted again.

The figure he thought was Master Xiao walked out of the tent.

The scout quickly composed himself, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and was about to speak when Xiao Yaoqing raised his hand:

"I heard everything. You can go about your business."

"this……"

"Yes, Master Xiao."

The scout looked puzzled, but didn't ask any more questions and turned to leave.

He had barely left when two gusts of wind suddenly sounded.

Yu Chifeng and the ascetic Fan Yao appeared at the same time, landing in front of Xiao Yaoqing.

None of the three spoke; Xiao Yaoqing simply nodded slightly.

Yu Chi Feng and Ku Toutuo exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, they pushed off with their feet, using their lightness skill to chase after Zhao Min in the direction she had left.

205 The Seventh Prince's acting was so bad that Zhao Min was furious.

A few days later, the sound of rapid hoofbeats echoed through the capital city.

Zhao Min and Zha Yadu galloped away on their horses, one after the other.

Target – Seventh Prince's Mansion.

Upon arriving at the gate of the mansion, the two simultaneously dismounted.

Upon seeing them, the guards of the Prince's residence quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Young Prince, you're finally back!"

"Greetings, Princess Shao Min!"

Neither of them uttered a word, and they ran silently into the mansion.

The two elders of Xuanming exchanged a glance, stopped outside the palace, and waited quietly.

Zhao Min and Zha Yadu rushed all the way to the Seventh Princess's palace.

As soon as I arrived there, I saw a servant from the Prince's mansion running out of the palace in a panic.

Neither of them thought much of it.

As I approached the palace gate and was about to knock, the door opened from the inside.

The person who opened the door made Zha Yadu extremely anxious, and he immediately asked:

"Father, how is Mother?"

The Seventh Prince neither answered him nor let them in.

Instead, he stepped out of the house, blocking Zha Yadu and Zhao Min's way, and closed the door behind him.

"Her current condition... is very bad."

The Seventh Prince spoke in a heavy tone, and the worry on his face seemed genuine, but the feigned concern in his eyes was something he couldn't even fool himself.

Upon hearing this, Zha Yadu's heart nearly leaped out of his chest: "I'll go check on Mother!"

He reached out to push the door open.

The Seventh Prince stopped him, his tone softening but still carrying an air of unyielding authority: "The imperial physician has said that your mother needs to rest quietly and cannot withstand anything. It is not appropriate for you to go in now."

"this……"

Zha Yadu's brows furrowed into a deep frown, his eyes filled with anxiety, and he deeply believed his father's words.

Zhao Min stood aside, watching the Seventh Prince's blocking and parrying actions, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

She was quick-witted and saw through it immediately—the Seventh Prince was lying. The Seventh Princess was perfectly fine!

At this moment, the Seventh Prince turned his gaze to Zhao Min, pretending to have just noticed her, and asked in surprise, "Minmin is back too?"

Zhao Min clasped her hands in greeting: "Greetings, Seventh Prince."

The Seventh Prince waved his hand, his face beaming with a smile, his tone excessively amiable: "We're all family, why are you being so formal?"

Family? Who's family with you?

Zhao Min frowned even more deeply.

The Seventh Prince sighed again, his voice deepening, "It's good that Minmin is back. Don't rush off again this time."

He glanced back at the palace and continued, "Zha Yadu's mother has only ever hoped for one thing in her life: for you and Zha Yadu to get married."

As soon as he said that, Zha Yadu's eyes lit up.

Zhao Min's eyes were filled with understanding, and after understanding came an uncontrollable anger.

Before the Seventh Prince could finish speaking, he said, "Minmin, now that you're back, get ready to marry into our royal family."

Zhao Min clasped her hands in a fist salute and said in a clear voice, "Your Highness, I am still burdened with the task of quelling the rebellion. I will not consider matters of personal feelings for the time being."

Zha Ya was stunned for a moment, then a surge of anger welled up inside her. She didn't want to talk about romance? Then what was with that Xiao Yaoqing?

He desperately wanted to expose Xiao Yaoqing's affair to his father right then and there. But Zhao Min was right there, and he didn't want to lose face in her eyes, so he gritted his teeth and kept quiet.

It has to be you again, you jerk.

You're the ultimate simp.

The Seventh Prince paid no attention to Zhao Min's answer, his tone remaining gentle: "Minmin, you are still a woman. Such dangerous tasks as quelling rebellions are best left to the brave men of our Great Yuan. You should..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhao Min interrupted him, "Your Highness—"

Zhao Min, carrying the Heaven-Slaying Sword and her face full of anger, rushed out of the Seventh Prince's mansion and mounted her horse.