10: misfortune

Liu Mingyue's vermilion lips parted slightly, and her clear, cold voice drifted out.

"It's not bad!"

"Little Fellow, with your mother and your Imperial Uncle backing you, if you Cultivate well from now on, you can also live many years in peace and without worry."

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she asked with a puzzled expression, "Senior Liu, doesn't Yuer still have the Zhenbei Army? Shouldn't that also count as his trump card?"

But Liu Mingyue merely shook her head slightly, "The Zhenbei Army is unswervingly loyal to Nangong Aochen, and perhaps they will protect this Little Fellow, but human hearts are fickle. No one knows what the future holds. He can only rely on you... and His Majesty!"

If one listened carefully, they might even notice that when Liu Mingyue mentioned His Majesty, she hesitated for a moment, as if adding it on forcefully.

Evidently, in her opinion, a child's reliance could only be his parents; everyone else was an uncontrollable factor.

Hearing her words, Shangguan Yuexi couldn't help but nod secretly, inexplicably agreeing with Liu Mingyue's statement.

She looked at Nangong Yu in her arms and thought to herself, 'My child, let me protect him!'

...Time flew by, and three days passed in a blink.

Under the protection of Liu Mingyue and Ying Mei, two Spirit Venerable Realm experts, one openly and one covertly, the Netherworld Hall assassins showed no sign of appearing.

Or perhaps they did appear, but Ying Mei secretly dealt with them.

Three days later, Aunt Shen was swamped with work, but she managed to fulfill Shangguan Yuexi's instructions.

There weren't many rules in the Cultivator world. The Prince of Zhenbei's funeral was hastily concluded, and the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence's overt assets in the Northern Territory were handled by Aunt Shen. Shangguan Yuexi could leave for Qingyou Imperial City at any time.

And Shangguan Yuexi intended to do just that.

Although Liu Mingyue was present, who knew when Liu Mingyue would leave?

With Netherworld Hall assassins lurking, it was unsafe for them to stay in the Northern Territory. She needed to consider Nangong Yu.

Shangguan Yuexi gathered everyone in the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence and announced her intention to go to Qingyou Imperial City.

For a moment, everyone was somewhat taken aback.

But Shangguan Yuexi paid them no mind. Her vermilion lips parted slightly, and she continued, "This Princess and Yuer will not bring too many people to the Imperial City. Nangong De and Xiao Er, along with ten guards, and the four maidservants Chun Zhi, Xia He, Qiu Ye, and Dong Xue will accompany this Princess."

As she spoke, she casually glanced at everyone before continuing, "As for the others, whether you wish to leave the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence or stay here, this Princess will not hinder you. If you stay, this Princess will arrange for someone to manage the Residence, and you will not be mistreated."

After she finished, she looked at Nangong Aochen's only concubine, and an unfavored concubine at that—Consort Jing!

But before she could speak, those below had already knelt in a large group, "We humbly request Princess Consort Dowager to take us along to the Imperial City, so that we may continue to serve Princess Consort Dowager and the Little Prince!"

Their voices were loud, echoing throughout the entire Prince of Zhenbeis Residence and traveling far.

In less than a moment, the news that the Princess Consort of Zhenbei was taking the Little Prince to Qingyou Imperial City spread throughout Fuguang City, causing a stir.

Inside the Residence, Shangguan Yuexi looked at the crowd below, but merely shook her head slightly.

"Rise. It is not suitable for too many people to go to the Imperial City this time. If there is a need in the future, those who remain here at the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence will be summoned again!"

Hearing this, although everyone was unwilling, they could only accept it helplessly.

Shangguan Yuexi turned to look at Consort Jing, her voice slightly cold, "Consort Jing, I will send Steward Qian to manage this place. You will stay here and guard the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence!"

"Yes, younger sister will listen to older sister!"

Consort Jing nodded obediently. Now that the Prince of Zhenbei was gone, her plans had fallen through. What else could she do?

Just then, an unexpected change occurred.

TwelveMaster from the Qingyou Imperial City Patrol Division swarmed in, their target clear, directly subduing Consort Jing.

"What are you doing? I am a person of the Prince of Zhenbei! Aren't you afraid His Majesty will punish you for treating the Prince's widow this way?"

Consort Jing was instantly apprehended by two Patrol DivisionMaster, and her cultivation was sealed. Her Face filled with panic, and she sternly rebuked them.

The leader of the Patrol Division gave her a cold glance and said coldly, "Make her shut up!"

As his voice fell, Consort Jing's Face was filled with terror, her eyes wide, but she could no longer utter a single word.

At this moment, the leader of the Patrol Division came before Shangguan Yuexi and bowed, "Zhang Cheng of the Qingyou Patrol Division greets Princess Consort Dowager, and the Little Prince!"

The other Patrol Division members also bowed slightly, "We greet Princess Consort Dowager, and the Little Prince!"

Shangguan Yuexi's expression was as calm as an ancient well, "What are you doing? Whose orders are these?"

Hearing her question, Zhang Cheng looked up slightly, "Reporting to Princess Consort Dowager, we have been ordered by His Majesty to arrest Xu Jing and the remnants of the Xu Family. We apologize for any disturbance, and hope Princess Consort Dowager will forgive us!"

"Oh? What happened?"

Shangguan Yuexi already sensed something was amiss when she heard Zhang Cheng's words, and she couldn't help but ask.

Zhang Cheng glanced at the terrified Consort Jing, then said, "Reporting to Princess Consort Dowager, His Majesty has verified that the rumor about the Little Prince being an ill-omened star was spread by Xu Jing and members of the Xu Family through the Spirit Net."

"What?"

Shangguan Yuexi was startled, her expression instantly turning extremely ugly. She had no doubt about Zhang Cheng's words, after all, it was Nangong Aotian who had investigated it.

She looked at Consort Jing, wishing she could flay her skin and drain her blood.

Aunt Shen and the others also glared furiously, "Consort Jing, how dare you be so audacious? Harming the heir left by the Prince, aren't you afraid of going to Hell in the future?"

Panic flashed in Consort Jing's eyes, along with a hint of regret. She wanted to beg for mercy, but she couldn't speak at all.

Just then, Zhang Cheng spoke again.

"Princess Consort Dowager, His Majesty requests that you and the Little Prince proceed to the Imperial City as soon as possible. The Xu Family seems to have bribed assassins who intend to target you and the Little Prince!"

This statement shocked everyone present. Aunt Shen and the others' expressions became extremely grim.

As those who had seen Netherworld Hall assassins four days ago, they had no doubt about the truth of these words.

Shangguan Yuexi's eyes turned red, as if spewing fire, clearly enraged to the extreme.

"Consort Jing!"

Her chilling voice burst from her lips, her entire body exuding killing intent, as she pointed her sword at Consort Jing, "The Prince treated your Xu Family well, how dare you do this?"

Not only her, but most of the people in the Residence also looked at Consort Jing with murderous intent.

But before they could act, Zhang Cheng quickly blocked Consort Jing, "Princess Consort Dowager, please calm your anger!"

"Are you going to stop this Princess from cleaning house?"

Shangguan Yuexi looked coldly at Zhang Cheng, her voice eerie and chilling, a stark contrast to her gentle Face!

Zhang Cheng immediately knelt on one knee, "Zhang Cheng would not dare, but I ask Princess Consort Dowager to spare her life!"

"Hmph!"

Shangguan Yuexi snorted coldly, giving him a cold glance, and reined in three parts of her killing intent.

But she spoke, "You are Zhang Cheng, right? Give me a reason not to kill her!"

After all, this person was sent by Nangong Aotian and was from the Qingyou Imperial City Patrol Division. She was about to go to the Imperial City, so she had to give him some Face.

Seeing Shangguan Yuexi speak this way, Zhang Cheng also breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly offered his explanation.