A red apricot is about to cheat on you

In that tense moment, Yi Duoer stood proudly, her hands slightly bent, and there seemed to be steam rising from her palms. It was her internal force surging and gathering, about to burst out.

Her eyes were firm and fiery, her eyebrows were slightly raised, and what was condensed between her brows was not only strength, but also a heroic spirit of facing death with indifference.

At this critical moment, Xie Xingchen rushed to Yi Duoer's side. His movements were as fast as the wind, and he raised his hand and pushed hard on Tuoba Hong with a force of a thousand pounds.

Yi Duoer was so happy when she saw Xie Xingchen appear.

The deep wrinkles between her brows, originally formed due to tension, immediately melted away like ice and snow. At the same time, the internal energy that was rapidly circulating in her body, like a surging tide, also seemed to have heard the call of its master and slowly retreated into the depths of her body.

"Xie Xingchen, you are finally here?" Yi Duoer's voice was clear and pleasant.

Xie Xingchen turned around slowly, his eyes as gentle as the spring breeze, his eyes full of concern and affection, and nodded.

Then, his eyes suddenly turned, like a cold sharp blade, stabbing straight at Tuoba Hong.

His tone was icy cold. "Tuoba Hong, bullying a defenseless woman is not what a man should do. If you have any problems, come to me!"

After saying that, he raised his arms vigorously, holding Yi Duoer and Jiang Wange firmly behind him.

His eyes were like the brightest cold stars in the night sky, fixed on Tuoba Hong.

Yi Duoer hid behind him, poked her head out slightly, and showed him an extremely proud little expression. She looked like a cunning little fox, feeling proud after successfully teasing the hunter.

When Tuoba Hong saw Yi Duoer's annoying look, the anger in his heart rose up. He gritted his teeth, closed his eyes slightly, and tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart that was like a volcanic eruption.

The voice was low and hoarse, "Xie Xingchen, do you still think she is pure and innocent? She has already married someone else. You must not be deceived by her sweet words."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xingchen turned his head slightly and looked at Yi Duoer with a puzzled look.

His brows furrowed slightly, and his brain was thinking rapidly like a gear running at high speed.

However, he was very smart after all, and he quickly saw through Yi Duoer's intention, so he followed Yi Duoer's lie without hesitation.

His tone was as firm as a rock, leaving no room for doubt: "So what!" These simple words left him speechless...

Different expressions appeared on the faces of everyone present.

At this moment, Xie Xingchen's expression was extremely fierce.

Tuoba Hong was so angry at his words that he was speechless for a moment. He snorted coldly and said:

"Okay, Xie Xingchen, I really admire your courage. I want to see how long you can be so proud." After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and walked away.

Seeing that he had walked away, Xie Xingchen hurriedly turned around. He looked extremely anxious and worried.

He quickly grabbed Yi Duoer's arms with both hands, which trembled slightly, as if he was afraid that Yi Duoer would disappear if he let go.

He looked over Yi Duo'er carefully, not missing any corner, and his voice trembled with excitement: "Are you hurt? Did he do anything excessive to you?"

Yi Duoer gently broke free from his hand. Her beautiful face, which had been slightly distorted by jealousy, quickly turned calm. She slowly said:

"Don't worry, that bastard didn't hurt me. Oh, and this is Aunt Jiang. She helped me a lot here."

Xie Xingchen followed Yi Duoer's gaze and lowered his head slightly. A sincere and deep gratitude appeared in his eyes.

"Aunt Jiang, thank you for taking care of Duo...Sangsang during this period." There was a slight pause in his tone. He knew very well that Yi Duoer was using a pseudonym at the moment, and this was also for her safety. So after a brief hesitation, he immediately changed the address.

Aunt Jiang lowered her head slightly, gently stroked the hem of her skirt, and responded to him softly.

Then, she raised her head, looked around, and said: This is not the place to talk. Then, she took Xie Xingchen and Yi Duoer to the tent.

Yi Duo'er's heart was filled with worry. Her voice trembled slightly as she said in a worried tone:

"I have ruined Tuoba Hong's plans many times. He will definitely not let me go easily. It is too dangerous for you to come here now. You don't have to take risks alone for me!"

Xie Xingchen looked sincere and determined. He slowly said that he came as an envoy this time. Tian Khan was afraid of the relationship between the two countries and did not dare to do anything to him.

Despite this, Yi Duoer's worries did not diminish at all. Instead, they came at her like a surging tide, wave after wave.

Her heart was like a tangled mess, unable to be untangled. Recalling Tuoba Hong's aggressive attitude just now, she knew that he would never give up. It seemed that she would have to rely on herself to find a way to escape from this dangerous place.

What's more, Chu Jingchen's mother is still trapped here. How can she abandon her and leave alone with Xie Xingchen?

Yi Duoer pondered for a moment and decided to tell Xie Xingchen about Wei Yan's affairs. After all, as the crown prince, he should know about major national affairs.

As expected, Xie Xingchen's expression instantly became extremely solemn, like a sky covered with dark clouds.

Seeing his deep expression, Yi Duoer couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. She asked in a skeptical tone, "You don't really want to find an opportunity to kill him, do you?"

Her words snapped Xie Xingchen out of his reverie. He slowly withdrew his thoughts, refocused his gaze on Yi Duoer, and then said:

"Do you have any good ideas, Duo'er?" He looked at her intently, his eyes filled with expectation and trust. His delicate features, illuminated by the sunlight, looked like a beautiful painting.

Seeing his reaction, Yi Duoer knew that the moment he learned about this, he had the intention to kill out of his responsibility to the country and the people. After all, only by getting rid of Wei Yan could they ensure that the defense map of Dongli Kingdom would not be leaked, thus protecting the country's security.

However, she also understood Xie Xingchen's thoughts. As the crown prince of a country, protecting his country and people is his primary responsibility. In this critical moment, perhaps he can only temporarily abandon some conscience.

Seeing Yi Duo'er was a little dazed, Xie Xingchen gently raised his hand and tapped her forehead lightly. The action was full of doting and concern, as if to say: "Little fool, what are you daydreaming about?"

Yi Duoer touched her forehead with a confused look on her face.

She said: "In fact, he doesn't have to die, and we can escape from Huju together. You also know that Tuoba Hong is insidious and cunning. In a few days, it will be the day of the Huju Festival. This is their major sacrificial event every three years.

By then, everyone will be immersed in the carnival of the ceremony and will have no time to pay attention to us."

As she spoke, she carefully observed Xie Xingchen's expression. Seeing that he showed no sign of objection, she continued to add:

"I've figured out a safe escape route. I've arranged for someone to replace Wei Yan. This way, we can head south and reach Dingzhou in less than two days. Yuan Meng's men will meet us there. Even if Tuoba Hong's men come after us, we have enough strength to deal with them. There's no need to be afraid."

She paused, her eyes filled with a hint of anticipation and trepidation, and asked cautiously, "Do you think my plan is feasible?"

Xie Xingchen looked at Yi Duoer, and the scene of her hard planning in the cell involuntarily emerged in his mind.

Thinking of this, his heart was filled with heartache. He knew very well that the person he liked was not a delicate girl from a wealthy family, but she was so tenacious, intelligent and resolute.

Thinking of this, he agreed to her plan without hesitation and solemnly promised not to harm Wei Yan. 〈But he was just lying to her!〉

As night fell, at the royal banquet, everyone sat on both sides, savoring fine wine and delicious food while enjoying the singing and dancing performances.

The dancers in the center were graceful, their steps were as light as swallows, and they twisted their slender waists. Most people's eyes were glued to the dancers.

But Xie Xingchen was completely different from everyone else. He looked calm and composed, calmly accepting the toasts from the officials.

His manners were polite and every movement was just right, but behind that politeness, there was a cold air that made it difficult for people to get close to him.

His eyes were deep and calm,

Tuoba Hong's expression was sinister, and his words were as sharp as a knife: "I've already checked the favorite concubine the prince mentioned, but it seems she's already married. Could it be that the prince has other motives for coming here?"

When everyone heard this, their eyes all fell on Xie Xingchen, their eyes full of doubt and vigilance.

Xie Xingchen first lowered his head slightly, the movement was elegant and calm, then he quickly raised his head and looked directly into Tuoba Hong's eyes. A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, which was filled with endless ridicule and disdain.

He said with disdain, "She's just a lowly slave. It's his fortune that this prince has taken a fancy to his wife. What? How dare he object? Khan, this prince comes here with full sincerity. I only want her. How long are you going to make this prince wait?"

When Tian Khan heard this, he burst into laughter. His laughter was hearty and heroic, echoing in the tent.

He raised his glass to toast Xie Xingchen, and joked that Xie Xingchen was just like him when he was young, full of passion and a person who dared to love and hate.

Afterwards, he directly ordered his men to stop the slave named Qin Sangsang from working and send him directly to Xie Xingchen's tent at night.

Tuoba Hong thought to himself that he knew very well that the relationship between Xie Xingchen and Yi Duoer was not as simple as it seemed. A trace of regret flashed through his mind, and he secretly regretted that he did not make a prompt decision and kill Yi Duoer directly.

However, it seems now that this may not be a bad thing. At least he now knows how important Yi Duoer is to Xie Xingchen. In the future, he may be able to use this as a breakthrough to restrain Xie Xingchen and gain greater benefits for himself.