Chapter 283 The Glamorous Killer VS The Undefeated God of War Prince 26
Xuanyuan City was keenly aware of Xifeng's strange behavior and said sternly: "If you have something to say, say it quickly. Why are you hesitating?"
Xifeng was so frightened. Shaking all over, he mustered up the courage to report: "Master, my subordinates found out that Concubine Yu was secretly training a top killer for the Royal Court of the Western Regions. The purpose of coming to Jingguo... is to kill the master."
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the study room solidified.
Xuanyuan Cheng's face became extremely complicated, with shock, disbelief, confusion, and a sting of betrayal.
He sat down slowly, clenching his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white from exertion.
“Continue.”
Although his voice was soft, it revealed irresistible power.
Xifeng looked at his master cautiously, took a deep breath, and continued: "Concubine Yu is not only stunningly beautiful, but also highly skilled in martial arts. She is also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and singing and dancing. In order to train her, the royal court of the Western Regions spared no expense. A lot of money and time, and she was even specially trained on how to deal with men, and she was sent to Jingguo just to carry out the task of assassinating her master."
At this point, Xifeng paused and secretly observed his master's reaction. .
Xuanyuan Cheng's face was gloomy and uncertain, and his deep eyes were full of pain and struggle.
This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him.
With a wave of his hand, he threw all the pens, inks, paper, inkstones and other items on the desk to the ground, and said angrily: "That's nonsense. Yao'er ignored her own safety and blocked my king's arrows while she was pregnant. , how could he be a killer trained by the Western Region Royal Court?"
He began to give her reasons and tried to defend her.
She loves herself so much that she would risk her life and the child in her belly to save herself. How could she be the top killer trained by the Royal Court of the Western Regions?
Xifeng trembled and knelt on the ground with a "plop".
Shudderingly said: "Master, please calm down, it's not that I deliberately wronged Concubine Yu. The results of my investigation are indeed true."
After saying that, he quickly presented the investigation results with both hands.
Xuanyuan Cheng took it. Whether it was anger or fear, his hands were shaking so much that he almost lost his grip.
It took a lot of effort and courage for him to open the letter in his hand.
He quickly scanned its contents.
Looking at the evidence before him, his face became increasingly gloomy, as if shrouded in a thick layer of haze.
Huge pain and disappointment surged into his heart. His heart ached so much that his throat felt sweet and a mouthful of blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth.
"It turns out it's true..."
Xuanyuan Cheng's eyes were red, his expression seemed to be crying, laughing or crazy, and his voice was extremely low and hoarse.
Seeing his master like this, Xifeng turned pale with fright and broke into a cold sweat.
"Master, although Concubine Yu is an assassin from the Western Regions, she doesn't seem to want to kill her master. She took poison before going to Jingguo. In addition, because she was reluctant to carry out the task of assassinating her master, she also fought tooth and nail to protect him. , has betrayed the Royal Court of the Western Regions, and was ordered to kill without mercy by Bulto, the leader of the Royal Court of the Western Regions..."
Xifeng was afraid that his master would be angry, so he hurriedly added.
After hearing this, Xuanyuan City felt even more mixed and extremely complicated.
He couldn't help but think of the scene when the imperial doctor examined Yu Yao.
The doctors of the Taiyuan Hospital had superb medical skills. More than a dozen doctors were surrounding her for diagnosis and treatment, and even Zhao Ji, the director of the Taiyuan Hospital, was inside.
But no one found out that she was poisoned.
"Xifeng, are you sure she took the poison?"
His voice was low and hoarse, and he stared at Xifeng and asked doubtfully.
“Yes, Master. According to reliable information, before leaving the Western Regions, Concubine Yu secretly took the secret recipe of Hungui Powder from the Western Regions. She must take the antidote every year, otherwise she will die from the poison in three years. .”
Xifeng reported truthfully, with a hint of intolerance in his words.
Xuanyuan Cheng clenched his hands into fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain.
He closed his eyes, and Yu Yao's clear eyes flashed in his mind, as well as her resolute figure standing in front of him, resolutely taking the arrow for him.
“Why is she... like this?”
Xuanyuan Cheng muttered to himself, his voice full of confusion and distress.
"Perhaps, the word love is hard to describe."
Xifeng sighed softly. Although he did not understand love, he could also feel the struggle and pain in his master's heart
Xuanyuan City He looked up at Xifeng, still puzzled, "Then why the poison she took couldn't be found?" Xifeng looked confused, and he couldn't answer this question.
Neither of them spoke, and the room became quiet.
Xuanyuan City thought for a moment.
"I want to find out for myself."
After saying that, he left the study and headed towards the backyard.
The night is like ink, and the moonlight shines thinly on the backyard garden of the palace, adding a touch of coldness.
Xuanyuan City walked on the fine gravel road. Although the pace was steady, the heart was filled with ups and downs.
Xifeng's report echoed repeatedly in his mind.
"Yu Yao, who are you? Why are you so contradictory, being a killer but also deeply in love?"
"Also, is what you said to me the king true? Fake? Maybe you have been acting with me from beginning to end?"
He frowned and whispered, his voice full of confusion.
Stepping into Mingxi Courtyard, the faint scent of medicine and flowers are intertwined, making people feel at ease.
Xuanyuan Cheng walked lightly into the house. When the maids and slaves outside the door saw this, they hurriedly bowed and retreated, not daring to say anything.
He pushed open the door and saw Yu Yao lying quietly on the couch, her face pale, her eyelashes trembling slightly, obviously in pain.
Beside the bed, the doctor woman was carefully changing the dressing for her.
Seeing Xuanyuan Cheng coming in, the medical girl quickly bowed and left.
“Are you awake?”
Xuanyuan Cheng's voice sounded particularly clear in the silent room.
He slowly walked to the bed and looked at the woman on the bed with complicated eyes.
Yu Yao saw Xuanyuan Cheng and tried to sit up, but was unable to do so due to her heavy injuries. She could only say in a weak voice: "Your Majesty... you are here."
Xuanyuan Cheng stretched out his hand. He gently pressed her shoulders, indicating that she didn't have to force herself.
"Why? Why did you do this? Betrayed the Western Region and blocked my arrow. Do you know what this means?"
His voice was thick with confusion.
Yu Yao looked at him in shock, still thinking about how to confess to him, but there was no need.
She suddenly smiled, with relief and bitterness in her smile.
"I know, I know from the beginning, that my mission cannot be completed. Because...my heart no longer belongs to the Western Region, but belongs to you."
She His words were soft but extremely serious.
Xuanyuan Cheng's eyes were complicated, "Have you taken poison? Why can't the imperial doctor check it out?"
Yu Yao stared at him blankly and explained: "Although the poison specially prepared by the Royal Court of the Western Regions is extremely rare, it is also It’s not that there is no solution, I have secretly detoxified the poison in my body.”
Xuanyuan City watched closely. Her eyes were confused and confused, "I don't know whether I should believe you or not. You give me a very contradictory feeling. I can't see clearly and I can't understand you."
Yu Yao smiled sadly, "I can't prove it. Believe it or not, it all depends on your thoughts."
The room fell silent, and the sound of a pindrop could be heard.
After a long time, Xuanyuan Cheng said slowly: "No matter what the truth is, I will never forget you saved my life. But if you lied to me, I will never forgive you."
Yu Yao said sadly: "I betrayed the Royal Court of the Western Regions. I have no way out, and I was injured when I blocked the arrow for the prince. Apart from falling in love with the prince, my heart can't help myself, what other purpose can I have?"
Xuanyuan City looked at her sad look. , my heart ached, and I wanted to hold her in my arms and comfort her gently, but I resisted this impulse.
His eyes were complicated and he didn't dare to look into her eyes. He was afraid that he would be soft-hearted.
He stood up and turned his back to her, "You should recuperate in the yard."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Yu Yao looked at his leaving figure, lost in thought, as if all her strength had been drained from her body.