"Jingyi, what are you doing here?"

Having not seen Xiao Jingyi for so long, Nihuang was overjoyed. If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have pounced on him.

Xiao Jingyi, however, did not think too much about it. He walked up to Nihuang and reached out to stroke her face: "You have suffered these past few days, but the timing is just right. I will talk to Father Emperor today."

"You shall come to my residence tonight."

"real?!"

Nihuang was overjoyed and looked at Xiao Jingyi with excitement.

"real."

"Jing Yi!"

Upon hearing his words, Nihuang could no longer contain her joy and threw herself into Xiao Jingyi's arms.

This scene took place in front of the palace, where there were many people coming and going, including some court officials.

When they saw Nihuang holding Xiao Jingyi, they were all startled and lowered their heads, not daring to look any longer.

After all, many of these people had received news that the person who had previously manipulated them was none other than Xiao Jingyi, the Prince Yi.

You should know that most people were stunned when they received this news.

No way, Prince Yi is the mastermind behind this?

Isn't he just a womanizer who only dates beautiful women?

He actually hid it so well?

Only those veteran officials who had worked in the court for more than fifteen years exclaimed in surprise upon learning Xiao Jingyi's identity.

Prince Yi is a dragon among men.

Because they find it hard to imagine that Xiao Jingyi had been biding his time for twelve years, all for this moment.

Given that this plan took twelve years to complete, I ask you, none of them could have accomplished it.

Recalling Xiao Jingyi's extraordinary talent back then, everyone couldn't help but sigh.

The once dazzling Prince Yi has returned.

"Jingyi, you want to talk to Father about Princess Nihuang, do you mean...?"

At this moment, Prince Jing seemed to have thought of something and looked at Xiao Jingyi with excitement.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi nodded: "Yes, there are some things that I should clarify with Father."

"Okay, I support you!"

Prince Jing nodded emphatically. In his view, Xiao Jingyi was the most suitable crown prince and the future emperor of Liang.

"It's alright, it's just a small matter today. Don't back down when it's around the Spring Festival in a few days."

Xiao Jingyi replied.

The few days he mentioned were naturally the time to request Emperor Liang to reopen the case of Chiyan. That would be the time for him to truly demonstrate his strength.

This time, he was simply confronting Emperor Liang.

"Well, I will."

Prince Jing nodded, then asked somewhat cautiously, "Jingyi, I wonder if Xiaoshu will be there that day?"

"Will do."

"Really? Brother Lin Shu will be going too?"

Now that Princess Nihuang knows Lin Shu is still alive, she is very happy to hear that her older brother will also be attending.

Of course, it was just about being happy.

"Alright, let's go in first. His Majesty is probably waiting anxiously for us."

"Yes! Let's go in first."

"go!"

“…”

Afterwards, the group entered the palace, where Emperor Liang, just as Xiao Jingyi had said, was already waiting impatiently.

Upon learning of their return, they were immediately summoned inside.

However, the people announced were all going to rebel, and Xiao Jingyi did not go, so he did not go with them.

At this moment, Xiao Jingyi was also happy to have some free time. He looked at Prince Yu, who was being held captive to the side, and walked over.

"Lord!"

Upon seeing Xiao Jingyi approach, Mao Xiang, who was escorting Prince Yu, immediately bowed.

"You...you called him...you called him lord?"

Upon hearing Mao Xiang's words, Prince Yu, who had been wondering who Mao Xiang was working for, immediately became uneasy.

He looked at Mao Xiang, then at Xiao Jingyi, his eyes wide with disbelief, and said, "It's you... Mao Xiang is your man?"

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi chuckled softly and slowly walked up to Prince Yu, a faint smile on his face.

“Prince Yu, Mao Xiang is already calling me Lord, isn’t that obvious?”

"How could this be! How could you possibly be like this!"

"How could you possibly have built such a powerful force!"

In Xiao Jinghuan's mind, Xiao Jingyi was now a carefree prince and could not possibly have such methods.

Of course, it was also because he dared not think too deeply about it.

He dared not imagine that Xiao Jingyi was still the same Xiao Jingyi he used to be.

But Xiao Jingyi shattered his illusions, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Fifth Brother, reality is right in front of you, why can't you accept it?"

"By the way, thank you for sending people to keep watch outside the mansion all these years and spreading those rumors that I have been deposed."

"So, to thank you, I'll tell you something too: your confidant Qin Banruo is also one of my men, as are the ministers you've recently recruited."

"How does it feel now that you've been outmaneuvered by me like this?"

Looking at Xiao Jinghuan, Xiao Jingyi's smile remained unchanged.

But what he said was truly devastating.

Surprised? Unexpected?

Chapter 073: I'm coming clean, I'm not pretending anymore, I'm the mastermind behind it all~ (Bonus chapter for 2 flowers, please subscribe, please do anything)

I'm going to kill you!

I'm going to kill you!

Xiao Jinghuan was initially unfazed, but after hearing Xiao Jingyi's words, he couldn't hold back any longer.

What do you mean?

So, is it true that you know everything about me and are just playing me for a fool?

Especially Qin Banruo, you know, Prince Yu has always regarded her as a confidante, but now she heard Xiao Jingyi's words.

What?

You're saying Qin Banruo is your person?

Who can tolerate this!

Xiao Jinghuan glared fiercely at Xiao Jingyi, as if he wanted to pounce on him.

But before he could make a move, Mao Xiang, who had been waiting nearby, immediately attacked and pinned him to the spot, making him completely unable to move.

"Release me! I am Prince Yu! A seven-bead prince personally appointed by His Majesty. Even if there were a rebellion, it is not something a dog like you can capture!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinghuan just wanted to give Xiao Jingyi a good beating.

But his words had no effect whatsoever.

Prince Yu? A Prince with Seven Beads?

They are nothing compared to Mao Xiang.

He didn't even respect the current emperor, because he only listened to one person.

Xiao Jingyi.

"Fifth Brother, I advise you not to waste your energy. Your little skills are nothing compared to Mao Xiang's."

"Also, if you hadn't always liked to show off in front of me, perhaps I wouldn't have said that just now."

To be honest, Xiao Jinghuan and Xiao Jingyi didn't have any major grudges.

The only grudge was that Xiao Jinghuan used to like to show off his superiority in front of Xiao Jingyi. It was only because Xiao Jingyi had many women that he stopped coming, fearing that he would be provoked.

You should know that it used to come almost once a month.

"Jingyi, we're out!"

"okay."

Just then, Nihuang and the others came out of the palace. They didn't even look at Xiao Jinghuan, and all surrounded Xiao Jingyi.

"Jingyi, be careful when you go in. Call us if anything goes wrong."

"Yes, we'll wait for you here."

Hearing their concerned words, Xiao Jingyi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I'm not going to some dangerous place. His Majesty won't do anything to me."

"Go back, everyone. You've been running for so long, take a good rest."

But after he said that, none of them moved.

Even Meng Zhi stood behind them, his intention was clear: to stand guard for Xiao Jingyi outside.

If anything happens inside, they rush over to help immediately.

rebel?

Then let's build it!

"Alright, I understand. Come out as soon as possible."

Seeing that nothing he said worked and that Nihuang and the others wouldn't listen to reason, Xiao Jingyi gave up and looked at the guard who had come out to deliver the order.

"Your Majesty is in the main hall, then I will go in."

"But Prince Yi, His Majesty summoned the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

The guard said somewhat weakly.

But Xiao Jingyi nodded: "I know."

"Mao Xiang, let's go."

"Yes, my lord!"

Upon hearing Xiao Jingyi's words, Mao Xiang immediately cupped his hands and followed.

This scene stunned the guards.

No, the Embroidered Uniform Guards are Prince Yi's men?!

How could they be Prince Yi's men?

This guard had only recently entered the palace, so he was very surprised that Xiao Jingyi had a subordinate like the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Xiao Jingyi didn't care about all that. He immediately waved his hand and walked straight into the main hall with Mao Xiang.

"Ok?"

At this moment, the guards who were reading the battle report heard the footsteps and looked up. They saw Xiao Jingyi and Mao Xiang walking towards them together.

What is Jing Yi doing here?

For some reason, Emperor Liang had a bad feeling about Xiao Jingyi's presence here.

But before he could ask, Mao Xiang and Xiao Jingyi bowed to him.

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