SWDnovel Chapter 1246: Xixi Is Missing!
Chapter 1246: Xixi Is Missing!
Even though he was wrong in countless ways, Xie Yu was still willing to spare his life.Xie Yu turned his head away: "Do not look at me with such eyes, it makes me look like a drowned puppy."
"I do not need anyone’s pity."
Zhi’er snapped back to reality: "I am not pitying you; I think you are impressive. With an emperor like you, Yan Country will surely prosper."
She handed back the imperial edict, letting Xie Yu put it away safely.
As Xie Yu stored it, he raised an eyebrow curiously: "Was it Yuan Ruxin who complained to you?"
"The punishment I gave to the Yuan Family was indeed a bit excessive, but it was to keep them in check, lest they rise from the ashes."
"However, you can tell her, I have no intention of exterminating their entire family."
"Otherwise, her brother, having entered the palace multiple times, would have long died from a cup of my poisoned wine."
Zhi’er thought for a moment and couldn’t help but say: "Actually, Ruxin never told me these things, it was my own deduction."
Xie Yu turned back to look at her: "Deduction?"
Zhi’er was somewhat helpless: "To be precise, I foresaw it through divination."
"Their family is facing disaster with bloodshed and annihilation, and it’s very imminent."
Xie Yu chuckled smugly, as if he had found Zhi’er’s weakness.
"Even a demoness makes mistakes?"
"I keep telling you I’m not a demoness!"
Xie Yu laughed: "I absolutely do not intend to take their lives, as long as the Regent King behaves himself, I will let them go."
"Everything I just told you, I did not lie about any of it."
Zhi’er harbored doubts internally.
Since Xie Yu still cherished the past kindness from the Regent King, he wouldn’t ruthlessly kill him.
Then why is the Yuan Family facing annihilation?
It must be an imperial decree that leads to their execution.
Zhi’er suddenly realized.
Xie Yu just said, as long as the Regent King listens obediently, he will take no actions.
This was his last leniency towards the Regent King.
But if the Regent King decides to fight to the death, risking everything against the Emperor.
Then Xie Yu wouldn’t hesitate to sever this last bit of affection.
Could the issue lie with the Yuan Family?
Zhi’er suddenly stood up.
Xie Yu had just instructed someone to bring pastries from the Imperial Kitchen that Zhi’er hadn’t finished.
He stood up out of reflex: "You’re leaving?"
Zhi’er nodded: "I must return to the Yuan Residence to see my friend."
Xie Yu sneered: "You plan to alert them, don’t you? It’s fine, I allow you to tell them, I won’t take action."
"But if they wish to live, they must remain obedient."
Zhi’er did not respond, hurriedly leaving.
She did not dare to guarantee that the Regent King would remain obedient!
As soon as Zhi’er stepped onto the palace road, her figure vanished like a ray of light.
This left Xie Yu, who chased after her, stunned.
"So quick-footed..."
He had wanted her to take back some palace pastries with her.
Zhi’er knew the night was precious, so she simply used mana to return directly to the Yuan Residence.
She landed in the courtyard, only to see everyone holding lanterns searching for something.
Zhi’er couldn’t help but be curious and saw Yuan Ruxin’s figure, quickly asking:
"Ruxin, what are you all looking for?"
Yuan Ruxin looked anxious: "Master, you’re finally back, Xixi is missing!"
Zhi’er was shocked: "Missing?"
"Yes, the maid saw her asleep, and after going to pour some tea and returning, she was gone. We’ve searched the entire mansion and haven’t seen her, what should we do!"