Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Looking for Lin Ruhai to Get Even
Chapter 278: Looking for Lin Ruhai to Get Even
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“You dare?”
Even at this moment, Xue Ji looked at Yao Ji with a mix of anger and disdain.
Seeing this, Jiang Peihuan was puzzled but didn’t ask any questions because she was determined to pursue Lin Ruohai.
“I’ll leave this to you.”
Xiao Nanye glanced at Rong Mo, and then together with Jiang Peihuan, set off in the direction of Lin Ruohai.
Zhao Yong also followed closely.
Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan headed north, and soon caught up with Lin Ruohai.
Seeing the soldiers blocking their path, Xiao Nanye declared, “Anyone who dares block my way will be executed without mercy!”
From the moment Xiao Nanye appeared, the desire to retreat sprouted in the hearts of Lin Ruohai’s soldiers.
Seeing this, resentment filled Lin Ruohai’s eyes.
Addressing his retreating soldiers, he coldly said, “Have you all forgotten the orders?”
Hearing his words, the soldiers seemed torn.
But as Xiao Nanye approached, they continued to back away.
Throughout the Qi kingdom, who wasn’t aware of Xiao Nanye’s reputation? Facing him meant certain death.
Soon, only Lin Ruohai remained. Seeing Xiao Nanye drawing his sword and charging at him, a trace of panic appeared in Lin Ruohai’s eyes. Still, he readied his own sword.
Zhao Yong and Jiang Peihuan both refrained from intervening.
This wasn’t the first time Jiang Peihuan had seen Xiao Nanye in combat, but it was the first time she saw him in such a state.
His eyes were devoid of warmth, and his moves were ruthless.
In a brief moment, Xiao Nanye kicked Lin Ruohai off his horse.
As Lin Ruohai tried to get up, Xiao Nanye stepped on his chest, applying more pressure each time Lin Ruohai struggled. Soon, Lin Ruohai dared not move.
Xiao Nanye then drew his sword. Seeing this, terror filled Lin Ruohai’s eyes. He hurriedly exclaimed, “You can’t kill me. The emperor still has use for me. You can’t…”
“I won’t kill you.”
Before Lin Ruohai could finish, Xiao Nanye calmly interrupted.
Facing Lin Ruohai’s puzzled expression, Xiao Nanye continued, “Because killing you would be too easy. So, I won’t let you off so lightly.”
With that, Xiao Nanye swiftly disabled Lin Ruohai’s limbs.
Xiao Nanye’s movements were too fast. Lin Ruhai only let out a scream when he felt a sharp pain in his wrists and ankles.
Xiao Nanye simply kicked Lin Ruohai aside. Seeing Lin Ruohai coughing up blood, Xiao Nanye remarked with disdain, “Trash.”
With just that one word, Lin Ruohai’s eyes filled with rage, but he couldn’t utter a word in retort.
However, Xiao Nanye didn’t spare him another glance. Instead, he looked at Jiang Peihuan and gently said, “Huan Er, let’s go.”
Jiang Peihuan’s gaze swept over Lin Ruohai, one of the culprits behind her family’s downfall in her past life. Seeing his current state gave her a sense of catharsis.
“Your Highness, Lin Ruohai’s actions surely hint at someone manipulating things from the shadows,” Zhao Yong, who had been silent, said softly to Xiao Nanye on their way back.
Hearing his words, Xiao Nanye nodded. “I know.”
Not only did he know that someone was behind Lin Ruohai, but he also knew who that person was.
Qi Kingdom
Prince Qing’s Mansion
“Please bear with it; we need to apply medicine to this whip mark, or it will leave a scar.”
Lin Mengyao looked at the whip mark on Xiao Junhao’s face, her eyes filled with worry and complexity.
Knowing that the mark was left by Jiang Peihuan, Lin Mengyao felt very conflicted.
Xiao Junhao’s expression was very ugly when, at that moment, Pei Wu hurriedly ran into the living room.
After bowing to Xiao Junhao, he turned to the man in the chair and said, “Your Highness, our plan in the North Border has failed.”
“I should have anticipated this. If he were that easy to kill, he wouldn’t be Xiao Nanye.”
Upon hearing Pei Wu’s words, a chilly glint flashed in Xiao Junhao’s eyes, but his expression remained calm.
After a moment of silence, Pei Wu asked, “Your Highness, should we continue to set up ambushes on the road?”
“No need. They’re already on guard. Even if we deploy men in advance, it would just be a waste.”
“Moreover, I’m not the only one in a hurry.”
“Side Consort, you can’t go in, you…”
“Get out of my way! How dare you block me, you dog servant!”
Suddenly, a harsh rebuke sounded. Xiao Junhao frowned and, looking at Pei Wu, said coldly, “What’s going on?”
“It’s Side Consort Xue.”
Before Pei Wu could finish, Xue Ru had already entered the room. Seeing Lin Mengyao sitting next to Xiao Junhao, jealousy filled Xue Ru’s eyes.
“Your Highness, your… Your Highness, what happened to your face?”
Xue Ru instinctively cooed at Xiao Junhao, but when she turned her head and saw the whip mark on his face, she was utterly shocked.
However, when Xiao Junhao looked at Xue Ru, his eyes were cold, devoid of any warmth.
He had initially approached Xue Ru because she was the only daughter of the Xue family, and the Xue family was related by marriage to the Jiang family. Otherwise, Xiao Junhao would not have considered a woman of her status.
However, after getting involved with Xue Ru, Xiao Junhao realized that she held no status in the Xue family. The family even expelled her from their household.
So, seeing Xue Ru now, Xiao Junhao felt not only cold but also a bit irritated.
Hearing her voice, Xiao Junhao coldly said, “Why are you here?”
“Return to your courtyard. Without my orders, you’re not to step out.”
Before Xue Ru could reply, Xiao Junhao issued his command.
Upon hearing this, Xue Ru froze. After a few seconds, she stepped forward, trying to hold onto Xiao Junhao’s arm, forcing a smile, “Your Highness, didn’t you say you liked me, wanted to have children with me, and would treat me well? I…”
Her voice choked as Xiao Junhao grasped her throat.
As Xue Ru entered, Lin Mengyao had moved aside.
Now, seeing this scene, not only did Lin Mengyao show no intention of intervening, but there was also a hint of mockery and amusement in her eyes.
The story of Xue Ru wearing her bridal gown, riding in her bridal sedan chair, had already spread throughout the capital. Although she was still nominally a side consort of the Prince’s Qing Mansion, everyone laughed at her behind her back.
And all this was caused by Xue Ru herself.
Thinking of these events, Lin Mengyao’s eyes filled with murderous intent.
“Your Highness?”