The besties traveled through the book together, and the prince and general became abandoned husbands

Xiao Yun's move of turning against Xiao Luoling and killing him made Xiao Tong's dark eyes even darker.

If Xiao Luoling were still alive, even if Xiao Tong settled the accounts, Xiao Yun would have someone to share the blame with him.

Now that Xiao Luoling is dead, all the blame lies with Xiao Yun alone.

Xiao Tong was furious at his puzzling behavior, mixed with a hint of confusion.

Jiang Wumei had the same feeling as Xiao Tong.

Xiao Luoling's body was still looking at herself with its eyes wide open. Jiang Wumei watched Xiao Yun approaching, a shadow cast in front of her eyes. Meeting Xiao Yun's meaningful gaze, Jiang Wumei struggled hard against the rope, but it was of no avail.

Jiang Wumei lowered her eyes to glance at the pair of blood-soaked cloud-patterned boots on Xiao Yun's feet, and a strong sense of strangeness suddenly arose in her heart.

Since she entered the book, Xiao Yun and Xiao Luoling have never had any conflict.

Since the two of them worked together to hold her hostage and threaten Xiao Tong, their relationship was not harmonious, but at least they would not stab her in the back.

But just now, Xiao Yun killed Xiao Luoling without blinking an eye. Judging from the malice revealed in his actions, it was obvious that he had harbored a grudge against Xiao Luoling for a long time.

But why is this happening?

What is Xiao Yun's motive for hating Xiao Luoling?

Could it be because of the torture he suffered at the hands of Xiao Luoling and Xiao Yi when he was young?

No, it's more than that.

The bright red liquid spreading on the ground was reflected in her eyes. A thought suddenly popped up in her heart and flashed rapidly in Jiang Wumei's mind.

This thought disappeared too quickly. Jiang Wumei frowned tightly and before she could catch it, the budding light disappeared without a trace.

“Don’t be afraid, my lady.

Xiao Wang said he wouldn't hurt you."

Xiao Yun stopped in front of Jiang Wumei, the blood at his feet was as glaring as the gleam in his eyes.

Xiao Yun locked onto Jiang Wumei's beautiful face, looked into her anxious eyes, and suddenly leaned over and whispered something into her ear.

A loud bang exploded in her mind, and Jiang Wumei's mind was in turmoil. She looked up in disbelief, and her peach blossom eyes kept shrinking due to the huge shock.

Her limbs were cold, and the cold air penetrated her heart through her limbs and bones. Jiang Wumei stared at Xiao Yun in a daze, as if she was not sure what she had just heard.

Jiang Wumei bit the cloth stuffed in her mouth hard and stared at Xiao Yun's face, not missing any expression on his face, trying to confirm whether what he had just said was true or false.

But Xiao Yun acted very calm. When Jiang Wumei looked at him nervously, he even relaxed and let her look at him carefully. No matter how Jiang Wumei studied him, she could not find any signs of him lying.

Jiang Wumei's heart fell into a bottomless abyss, and she already believed Xiao Yun 50% in her heart.

Her dazed look pleased Xiao Yun, who curled his lips and lowered his voice, assuring sincerely:

"My Lady, what the young prince said just now is absolutely true, you can rest assured.

I know that you fled from the capital because you could not bear the pressure from Xiao Tong.

You should have known long ago that Xiao Tong only regarded you as a chess piece, and you fled in anger out of sadness and despair.

Although you were eventually brought back to the capital by Xiao Tong, Xiao Wang understands that you were unwilling to do so.

But don't worry, this time, Xiao Wang will help you out of the suffering.

As long as Xiao Tong dies, Xiao Wang will keep his promise and let you and your friends go.

Then, my lady, you will be free."

friend?

Did he know that Junjun and the others were nearby?

After a brief chaos, Jiang Wumei quickly calmed down. When she heard Xiao Yun mention Xiao Tong and Xu Junjun, her heart trembled and she shook her head vigorously twice. Her peach blossom eyes were burning with anger, silently resisting Xiao Yun's words.

She doesn't hate Xiao Tong, nor does she need him to die!

There is no need for the freedom that Xiao Yun mentioned.

She doesn't need a sanctimonious hypocrite like him to make plans for her.

It would make her feel sick.

Jiang Wumei did not forget the time when Xiao Luoling captured her and tortured her on the way. Xiao Yun knew the inside story.

If this man was really as good as he said, why would he allow Xiao Luoling to beat him half to death on the way?

After all, he just wanted to deceive people and tried to use cheap care to make them feel good about him and obey him to deal with Xiao Tong together.

This Xiao Yun is really good at manipulating people's hearts.

Jiang Wumei's heart was as clear as a mirror. She stared at Xiao Yun with disgust. Her hands were tied and she couldn't move, but she shook her head vigorously, and anger rose on her face.

Seeing the determination in Jiang Wumei's eyes, Xiao Yun's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. Before Jiang Wumei could make a more violent resistance, he dropped the long sword that had just cut off Xiao Luoling's neck on the side of her neck. He hid his smile and pushed her forward two steps, facing Xiao Tong and others.

Xiao Tong lost his composure the moment the sword tip touched Jiang Wumei's neck.

His pair of black eyes locked onto Xiao Yun's face like an eagle, his eyes filled with hostility:

"Xiao Yun, what exactly do you want to do?"

Xiao Yun noticed the slight tremor in Xiao Tong's voice, curled his lips, and put his other arm on Jiang Wumei's shoulder. With a little force, a look of pain appeared on Jiang Wumei's face.

Jiang Wumei's face was pale, and her exposed skin was covered with scars. Xiao Tong clenched his fists tightly, and blood dripped from his palms.

"Xiao Yun, I'm right here. If you want to kill me, come and fight me in person!"

Xiao Yun shook his head. The strong wind blew his long hair behind him, ruffling his eyebrows and making his facial lines look even more feminine.

"I know I am no match for you, my brother, and I don't want to compete with you.

If my royal brother truly wishes to save the Imperial Concubine, please cut off one of her arms and throw it to me.

Once I see your sincerity, I will naturally release him."

Xiao Yun's eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Xiao Tong's, but their temperaments are completely different.

Xiao Tong had a handsome face and an imposing aura. His long years in power gave him an air of suffocating oppression.

But Xiao Yun was different. On the surface, he looked gentle and harmless, not like a royal prince at all.

Normally, he treats people and things with warmth and kindness, but it is such a person who is actually a poisonous snake lurking in the royal family, intending to subvert the Great Sage's orthodoxy and take the Great Sage Emperor's life.

"How about it, my royal brother, are you willing to take action?"

"His Royal Highness King Qin!"

As soon as Xiao Yun finished speaking, Chen Yu shouted:

"The Emperor has always treated you well, why did you commit such a rebellious act?

Were you misled by some bad person?

Your Highness, you still have a chance to turn back before you make a big mistake.

As long as you release the Imperial Noble Consort, the Emperor will certainly treat you leniently out of consideration for our brotherly love.

You don't want your lover to be implicated by you, right?"

Chen Yu risked great disapproval and responded before Xiao Tong did. His steady voice drifted in the strong wind, trying to counter Xiao Yun.

When he heard the word "lover", Xiao Yun's eyes flickered slightly, but he quickly suppressed it and returned to his calm state.

"No regrets after making a move, Master Chen, haven't you heard of it?

Moreover, there is one thing that Lord Chen said wrongly.

Even if the young prince stops now, the emperor will never show mercy.

Cutting the grass at its roots is in line with my brother's code of conduct.

Instead of wasting time and energy dealing with Xiao Wang, Lord Chen should prepare a sharp sword.

So that my brother can suffer less pain later."