"How could this be?" Jiang Yu Li's face was filled with disbelief.
The Northern Border King glanced at Jiang Yu Li and said, "Young Master Shen and Miss Feng might have had feelings for each other long ago."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu Li's face flushed with shyness, "Impossible, Miss Feng isn't with Young Master Yan..."
The Northern Border King frowned, looking at Jiang Yu Li and asking, "What does this Young Master Yan have to do with it?"
Jiang Yu Li bit her lower lip and looked up at Yan Jin Chao. She had hoped to see even a hint of anger on his face, but to her disappointment, she saw none.
Could he not be angry at all upon hearing this news?
Jiang Yu Li felt a pang of doubt and resentment. She was angry that Miss Feng had given up such a good catch like Young Master Yan and instead thrown herself into Young Master Shen's arms.
"Yu Li, explain clearly to this King, what is Young Master Yan's connection?" the Northern Border King asked again.
Jiang Yu Li gritted her teeth and said, "Brother, you are unaware, but Miss Feng once confessed her feelings to Young Master Yan, however, Young Master Yan did not agree."
The Northern Border King's expression darkened upon hearing this, "How could this Miss Feng behave so improperly?"
Jiang Yu Li added, "I also did not expect Miss Feng and Young Master Shen to still harbor feelings for each other."
The Northern Border King said coldly, "Such a woman is utterly unworthy of Young Master Shen, let alone Young Master Yan."
"Brother, since it has already happened, let's not interfere further," Jiang Yu Li said.
The Northern Border King snorted coldly, "How can that be? Young Master Shen is now under this King's tutelage. Although this King should not meddle in his household affairs, this kind of fickle woman, this King will absolutely not permit her to enter the Shen mansion."
"Brother..." Jiang Yu Li exclaimed in shock.
The Northern Border King looked up at Jiang Yu Li, his expression indifferent, "There's no point in saying more. This King will go and stop Young Master Shen."
Jiang Yu Li covered her face, "This... this isn't quite right, is it?"
The Northern Border King's face was icy cold, "Engaging in illicit affairs within this King's manor, and she doesn't even feel ashamed. What is there for this King to fear?"
Saying this, the Northern Border King led his men towards the backyard.
Jiang Yu Li felt a secret joy, but she noticed that Yan Jin Chao showed no intention of moving. She had put in so much effort today for him, and she couldn't let it all go to waste. Thinking this, she stepped forward and said, "Young Master Yan, I know you can't believe the fact that Miss Feng is with Young Master Shen. Actually, I don't believe it either, but facts are facts, and they cannot be changed. It's better to accept it."
Yan Jin Chao looked at her calmly and said, "Thank you for your counsel, Miss Jiang."
Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Yu Li continued, "Why doesn't Young Master Yan question Miss Feng about why she did this?"
Yan Jin Chao's expression was indifferent, "There is no longer any relationship between myself and Miss Feng. It is unnecessary to ask or not to ask."
"Young Master Yan..."
"Miss Jiang, if you wish to go, please do so. Convey to His Highness for me that I am returning to my residence." With that, before Jiang Yu Li could speak, he turned and left.
Looking at Yan Jin Chao's retreating back, Jiang Yu Li felt happier than she had ever been. Even if Young Master Yan didn't go, it didn't matter. The thorn in his heart could not be removed.
That was enough.
"Miss, it would have been good if Young Master Yan could have gone to see it himself," Xiao Huan said with some regret.
"No need for regret. This is already quite good. Moreover, how could such a proud person as Young Master Yan admit that the woman he once admired is a woman of loose morals?" Jiang Yu Li said with a hint of delight.
Xiao Huan pondered for a moment and then asked, "Miss, are you going to watch?"
Jiang Yu Li smiled, "Naturally. How could I miss such an enjoyable spectacle?"
Xue Zi Ning arrived at the Northern Border King's manor. Although the Northern Border King was not present, she could still sense that the security was much tighter than when she had visited that day.
It was likely that the Northern Border King had deployed a large number of troops.
Upon reaching the room at the entrance to the water dungeon, she found no guards on duty today, which made her feel a slight unease.
However, she could not rest assured without seeing for herself.
There were no guards along the way, and so she arrived at the deepest part. By the dim firelight, she saw three figures within the water dungeon. Upon reaching the cell door, she saw Wen Yu Xi's attire from that day. She took out a dagger and swung it, and the lock fell to the ground.
Opening the door, she entered the cell. She descended three steps, and then there was dark, murky water. Without any hesitation, the water reached her calves. It was bone-chillingly cold, and she wondered how Wen Yu Xi and the others had endured being in such icy water for so long.
After taking two steps, she stopped. The figure closest to her should be Kui Xiang. She called out, "Kui Xiang..."
After calling out twice, Kui Xiang finally lifted her drooping head. However, it was too dark in the cell for her to see Kui Xiang's face clearly; she could only discern the general outline.
"Are you here to save me?" Kui Xiang asked, a hint of surprise in her voice upon seeing her.
"Wen Yu Xi, where is Xue Zi Xuan?" Xue Zi Ning asked.
Kui Xiang nodded, "They are both fine, just a bit weak right now."
Xue Zi Ning knew that staying in the water dungeon for too long would take a toll on the body.
"Wen Yu Xi, Wen Yu Xi, it's me..."
Wen Yu Xi slowly raised his head. Upon seeing her, he became excited, "You've finally come to save me."
Xue Zi Ning's foot, which had been stepping forward, froze in mid-air.
"Quickly untie my ropes," Wen Yu Xi urged.
"I am unarmed, how can I save all three of you? Perhaps I can save one first?" Xue Zi Ning said.
Upon hearing this, Wen Yu Xi quickly said, "Save me first, I am the Minister of War..."
Xue Zi Ning glanced at Wen Yu Xi and said, "I will save Miss Kui Xiang first..."
"You..." Wen Yu Xi was somewhat exasperated.
Xue Zi Ning walked towards Kui Xiang. Kui Xiang said, "Thank you, young master."
As she was still a step away from Kui Xiang, she stopped. Suddenly, she kicked Kui Xiang in the face. Kui Xiang, caught off guard, fell into the water, swallowing several mouthfuls of the dungeon's murky water.
As Kui Xiang tried to get up, Xue Zi Ning pinned her down with her foot. Kui Xiang thrashed about in the water, struggling to breathe.
Xue Zi Ning said with a cold smile, "Speak, who exactly are you?"
Wen Yu Xi was startled and said, "Are you here to save us? How can you do such a thing?"
Xue Zi Ning did not answer his question, but merely lifted her foot. Kui Xiang sat up, her face now covered in grime. She sat there, spitting continuously.
Her expression was serene, "My patience is limited. Have you seen her fate? Do you want to try it too?"
Seeing that they remained silent, she stepped forward again, intending to force more dungeon water into Kui Xiang's mouth. Kui Xiang quickly spoke up, "No... no, great hero, please don't. It's too dirty here..."
"Speak!" Xue Zi Ning leaped up, looking at the cell door and said calmly.
Kui Xiang quickly said, "His Highness has already taken everyone away."
Xue Zi Ning was stunned and asked, "Taken them where?"