Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 1268 - 1265_1

Gong Qinghua was eager to kill Shangguan Xuanyi even in his dreams!

"No more. This news did not spread, but because Princess Rui also led soldiers to fight in battles, the soldiers are familiar with her. Therefore, when the soldiers of Minze Country set out, they inquired the general of Minze about why Prince Rui and Princess Rui are not dispatching troops this time. They said that if they had set out, Jiangzhong County would have been captured immediately! The general of Minze explained to the soldiers that Princess Rui was injured while dealing with Gu Xuan and has not recovered yet. Then the soldiers spread this information, thus we also got to know."

The spy’s words were too honest for Gong Qinghua to handle, excitedly claiming that they could immediately take down Jiangzhong County! This stabbed Gong Qinghua’s heart, and made the fire burning inside him flare up fiercely.

"Slap yourself!" Gong Qinghua forced these words out through clenched teeth.

The eunuch standing behind Gong Qinghua sympathetically looked at the spy, who was clearly asking for trouble. This was utterly demoralizing and disrespectful to the king!

The spy didn’t know what he had done to offend the king, but the moment he heard the order, he immediately started slapping himself while pleading, "Your Majesty, please spare me, I’ve realized my mistake!"

Gong Qinghua finally roared, "Get out!" after the spy’s face had swelled up tremendously.

The spy retreated swiftly, with a heavy heart, thinking there was never any good news to report. The lost city would definitely not please the king.

But he had no way of knowing that Gong Qinghua had been focusing on the matter of Princess Rui’s unconsciousness, and the spy’s overly honest words had merely added fuel to the fire.

Any king would become furious if their unbreachable city was described as easy to take as tofu!

After the departure of the spy, Gong Qinghua began to ponder over the cause of Xiao’er’s unconsciousness.

He was aware of Gu Xuan’s capabilities. Gu Xuan was a member of the Divination Clan, the great mages of this clan could predict the future, even defy fate a hundred years ago!

Perhaps their skills were too extraordinary, which led to the overnight mysterious extermination of the entire clan.

However, Gong Qinghua also understood the healing properties of the three pills that Princess Rui carried. Those pills were miraculous for curing diseases, treatments, and neutralizing poison!

If these elixirs could not revive Princess Rui, then her unconsciousness must be due to somehow loss or damage to her soul by Gu Xuan.

Gong Zixuan had requested him to get spirit grass from Li Guzi in Li Valley, back then, Gong Qinghua had learnt about Gu Xuan’s ability to control the soul and his connection to the Divination Clan.

Upon recalling this, a sinister smile crept upon Gong Qinghua’s face.

"Summon my people!"

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Ever since he learnt from Jingrui that Xiao’er only needed a soul-reviving pill made with a spell, Shangguan Xuanyi sent people out to find the descendants of the Divination Clan in hopes of obtaining a soul-reviving pill.

One day, Li Guzi sent a Pigeon Post to Shangguan Xuanyi, telling him that Gong Qinghua had a soul-reviving pill made by Gu Xuan.

Soon, a spy from Nangong Country also reported that Gong Qinghua had a soul-reviving pill.

After hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi decided to infiltrate the Imperial Palace of Nangong Country and steal the soul-reviving pill.

Everyone disagreed with his decision.

"No, infiltrating the Nangong Imperial Palace alone is too dangerous! I will not allow you to go!" Shangguan Xuanjun instantly objected upon hearing this.

"I do not need your agreement! You are not my princess!" As far as he was concerned, his father had no say in things he was determined to do! Unless Xiao’er said no!

Shangguan Xuanjun: " ... I am your older brother!" In the end, he gritted his teeth and spat out these words, trying to salvage a bit of dignity. How utterly disrespectful!

Shangguan Xuanyi ignored him!

Being older was nothing! Was it more important than his beloved?!

"I also think it’s inappropriate for you to go and steal the pill alone. It might be a trap set up by Gong Qinghua to bait you!" Di Shaowei expressed his concerns.

Shangguan Xuanyi remained silent, choosing to dismiss their concerns through his silence.

Nevertheless, he was stubborn about exploring the Imperial Palace of Nangong Country!

Even though the possibility of Gong Qinghua’s scheming crossed his mind...

So what if the Nangong Imperial Palace was a death-trap?

As long as there was a glimmer of hope to revive Xiao’er, he would not miss it.

"I agree with General Di that it’s really inappropriate to barge into the Nangong Imperial Palace. The king of Nangong must have already known about Gu Xuan’s death and Xiao’er’s unconsciousness. He knows that the Prince will certainly go to steal the soul-reviving pill, as such, he must have set up a trap for you. This soul-reviving pill might simply be bait. It’s doubtful whether the king of Nangong really does have the pill!" Jinghao expressed his thoughts.

If Prince Rui failed to infiltrate the Nangong Imperial Palace and found himself in trouble, it would not be the scenario Xiao’er would wish to see.

"What if he does? How will Xiao’er wake up if we don’t steal the pill? I’ll go with Prince Rui!" Jingrui asked.

"I want to go as well! If the news is false, I’ll poison the king of Nangong to death!" Xi’er spoke up at that moment.

"If that’s the case, let’s go together!" Jinghao considered Jingrui and Xi’er’s willingness to take the risk, and even though his instincts told him it was false!

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He wasn’t willing to watch his sister possibly never regain consciousness.

Upon hearing their words, Shangguan Xuanyi immediately declined, "No need, I’ll go by myself! It’s more troublesome with you guys following. Besides, there are still many affairs here waiting for you to handle! I can handle the soul-reviving pill alone!"

Of course he would save his beloved himself. He did not want anyone else to be in danger because of this.

Moreover, if they followed him, he would have to divide his attention to ensure their safety, which would complicate the situation even more!

"With Master Xuan’s extraordinary martial arts skills, infiltrating the Nangong Imperial Place would be a walk in the park. Your martial arts skills are no match for Master Xuan’s. You’d only add to the chaos if you came along. It’s better to stay here and wait for Master Xuan to return!"

Why would he want a crowd to go with him to steal!?

Shangguan Xuanyi nodded after hearing what Shangguan Xuanyao had said, "Exactly, people from the Nangong country were able to breach the imperial palace of Minze and kidnap my child.

I believe I can come and go as I please in Nangong. So, all of you, just wait for the good news!"

But before leaving, he needed to find an excuse to make the children stay.

Given the nature of his mission, Shangguan Xuanyi worried that he might be seriously injured and unable to take care of the children.