"Because you looked down on me as an opponent, I slashed your vital areas with my dagger in every attack. Now, even Hercules cannot save you," Xue Zi Ning said slowly.
"You..."
"I will kill you..." Le Suo charged at Xue Zi Ning furiously.
"Careful..." Wen Yu Xi roared.
Xue Zi Ning dodged, but was still a fraction too slow. Le Suo's palm strike grazed her face, leaving a bloody gash.
She wiped her face, sighing with relief. Fortunately, the human skin mask had saved her from disfigurement.
Le Suo's attack was fierce, more powerful than Le Ku's. Xue Zi Ning felt she had lost her advantage.
Her silver whip was at her waist, but she dared not take it out. Once the silver whip appeared, her identity would be easily revealed.
Who in this world dared wield a silver whip? Only the Empress of Chang Jiu.
Le Suo was like a frenzied beast, "Why aren't you fighting back? Today, I will make you accompany my brother to the grave."
Xue Zi Ning retreated repeatedly. This wouldn't do. She had to seize an opportunity to escape.
The King of Bei Jiang did not expect this person to be so formidable. Le Ku and Le Suo were highly paid mercenaries. Now that Le Ku was dead and only Le Suo remained, he was heartbroken.
"Bring that person up," he said coldly.
As Xue Zi Ning fought fiercely with Le Suo, she heard the King of Bei Jiang's cold command, "Stop, or I will immediately cut off his head."
She looked intently. The person the King of Bei Jiang was using to threaten her was none other than Xue Zi Xuan.
"King of Bei Jiang, you are truly despicable," Wen Yu Xi could not help but curse.
The King of Bei Jiang laughed heartily, "Wen Yu Xi, how can this be called despicable? This is called making the best use of everything."
"King of Bei Jiang, you are mistaken. The person she came to save is only Minister Wen, but me? But me... I am just an imposter..."
He lowered his eyes. He did not dare hope that His Majesty would save him, because he was indeed an imposter.
The King of Bei Jiang sneered, "Is that so? An imposter, but imposters have their advantages, don't they?"
The sword in his hand moved closer to his neck.
He suddenly looked up, looking at the woman not far away, and smiled, "I used to look up to you, even harboring inappropriate thoughts. But after learning about my origins, I realized how ridiculous I was. My entire life has been ridiculous..."
"No, you are not ridiculous. In my heart, no, in all of our hearts."
He trembled, "Really?"
"Yes, so don't give up hope. Wait for me to take you home, alright?"
His gaze paused, his eyes widening, "Can... can I really wait?"
"You can. Do you believe me? Do you believe your elder sister?"
His body stiffened, "Sis... elder sister..."
The King of Bei Jiang was stunned, "Elder sister?"
Xue Zi Xuan was an orphan. How could he have an elder sister?
No, he had an elder sister. A bold idea sprang into his mind.
"Who... who exactly are you?" he asked the person before him, word by word.
Xue Zi Ning looked at him, then slowly removed her veil.
The King of Bei Jiang was startled, "Ah... Ah Ning, you are from the Yan Manor."
She did not answer him. Instead, she placed her hand on her cheek and closed her eyes. The moment she tore off the human skin mask, her eyes burst forth with clarity and brilliance, like the light of early morning, dazzlingly bright.
And the face beneath the human skin mask was peerlessly beautiful.
The King of Bei Jiang trembled all over, "You... you are..."
"It seems you recognize me. What should I call you now? Cousin? Or Xue Zi Jie?"
Xue Zi Jie laughed heartily. When he looked up, his eyes were filled with ferocity, "Xue Zi Ning, do you know that exposing your identity now is undoubtedly giving me an advantage? Killing you is just a casual act."
"Is that so? Can you kill me?" Xue Zi Ning asked coldly.
Her skirt fluttered, rustling in the wind.
At this moment, the woman possessed a beautiful face and a noble demeanor.
Unapproachable, indifferent, and distant.
"Guards, kill the Empress of Chang Jiu. From now on, you will all be my loyal subjects," Xue Zi Jie roared.
"Feng Wei, if not now, then when?" Xue Zi Ning shouted.
At the same time, two men appeared before her, kneeling respectfully, "Feng Wei pay respects to Your Majesty."
"Kill everyone here without mercy!" Xue Zi Ning said, word by word.
Xue Zi Jie trembled all over, "Feng Wei..."
Feng Wu flashed in front of Xue Zi Jie. Xue Zi Jie retreated. Feng Wu did not attack but pulled Xue Zi Xuan behind him.
"Your Highness, please go to Your Majesty's side," Feng Wu said.
Xue Zi Xuan trembled all over. He moved his lips but ultimately said nothing, walking towards Xue Zi Ning.
Seeing Xue Zi Xuan, Xue Zi Ning quickly asked, "Are you alright?"
"This minister is alright," Xue Zi Xuan suddenly knelt on the ground.
"What are you doing?" Xue Zi Ning quickly reached out to help him up.
He shook his head, "This minister has failed Your Majesty's expectations. I have not managed Bei Jiang City well. I have failed the trust Your Majesty placed in me by handing Bei Jiang City over to me."
"How can this be your fault? Get up..." Xue Zi Ning said.
Xue Zi Xuan shook his head, refusing to get up.
Seeing this, Xue Zi Ning said, "Since you know you were wrong, manage Bei Jiang City well from now on. Otherwise, I will not forgive you lightly next time."
Xue Zi Xuan was startled. He looked up and met those clear, bright eyes.
It was these clear, bright eyes that helped him endure day after day in the dark, desolate prison.
"Your Majesty..."
"Call me elder sister..." Xue Zi Ning gently stroked his head.
Her hand was warm, so warm. This must be the warmth of family.
He could not help but sob and cry, "Sis... elder sister..."
Xue Zi Ning sighed slightly and pulled him into a hug, "Don't cry, elder sister is here to take you home..."
He began to cry heartily.
Xue Zi Ning's eyes were a little moist. In the end, he was just a sixteen-year-old boy!
Xue Zi Xuan cried unrestrainedly, and his elder sister gently patted his back, just like his birth mother.
"Elder sister... elder sister..." he called out these words without restraint, as if only then could he feel that he was not alone.
No one would know how much he feared loneliness. He truly did not want to be alone anymore.
"Zi Xuan, don't cry, elder sister is here... always here..."
Xue Zi Ning said softly.
This voice had immense power, relieving him of his loneliness and sadness.
"Your Majesty, let's go..." Feng Wu's voice called out.
Xue Zi Ning looked up and saw Feng Wu surrounded by numerous guards, as was Feng Jiu.
"Your Majesty, hurry! Your subordinates cannot hold on much longer."
When Feng Wei appeared, rivers of blood flowed, but they could not withstand the endless reinforcements.
Xue Zi Ning pushed Xue Zi Xuan, who was in her arms, behind her and said coldly, "Zi Xuan, you and Wen Yu Xi must leave here immediately."