Night of the Divorce! A Proud Lady Was Forced to Marry the Emperor's Uncle

299  The Unforeseen Event in the Huainan Mansion

Looking at Jiang Peihuan's revealed face, Zhao Fuqing's eyes darkened even more.

"What, you want to save him?"

"With just the two of you?"

Without waiting for Jiang Peihuan to reply, Zhao Fuqing responded with a mocking look.

At this moment, Xiao Nanye also stood beside Jiang Peihuan.

Then, the uniform sound of footsteps reached their ears. Both Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan turned their heads to see a formation of soldiers marching toward them.

Seeing this, both Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye displayed worried expressions.

However, a smile appeared in Zhao Fuqing's eyes. Looking at Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan, he remarked lightly, "I know you both are highly skilled in martial arts, but can you take on so many at once?"

"Jiang Peihuan, you had a hand in crippling my leg. I initially planned to confront you later, but since you've come to me today, I'll accommodate you."

As he finished speaking, Zhao Fuqing retreated a couple of steps. Immediately, the soldiers surrounded the duo.

Watching the encircled Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan, Zhao Fuqing ordered coldly, "Kill them."

"Qing Er, if Xiao Nanye is killed, the palace will surely investigate this matter," said Chu Rou, who was seated in the main position, her eyes showing conflict.

She didn't care about Jiang Peihuan's fate, disregarding the general's daughter.

However, she did have reservations about Xiao Nanye, who was, after all, the Emperor's brother.

Hearing Chu Rou, Zhao Fuqing appeared indifferent, "Mother, do you think we have any way out now?"

At this, Chu Rou remained silent.

"Attack!"

Upon Zhao Fuqing's command, the soldiers drew their daggers.

Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan exchanged glances and began to fight back-to-back.

Shortly after, Jiang Peihuan realized that these soldiers had been specially trained.

The situation was highly unfavorable. Jiang Peihuan was most worried about the poison within Xiao Nanye. Though suppressed, exerting himself too much could trigger it.

Keeping this in mind, Jiang Peihuan's moves became increasingly fierce and swift.

Initially, they managed with ease, but as more soldiers joined, the two began to struggle.

Zhao Fuqing watched with a smug grin.

Now with only one leg, Zhao Fuqing couldn't stand for long, so he took a seat. He watched them triumphantly, "Today, is your end..."

Before he could finish, he felt intense pain from behind.

Turning around, Zhao Fuqing saw Huainan King standing behind him.

Turning his head, Zhong Fuqing saw the Prince of Huainan standing behind him.

Following the direction of the King's Huainan, Zhao Fuqing's eyes landed on the long sword in the hands of his own father.

"Qing Er…"

When the King Huainan pulled out his sword, Zhong Fuqing fell off his chair.

Hearing the commotion, everyone instinctively looked over.

Chu Rou, the Queen of Huainan Mansion, saw Zhao Fuqing on the ground. Her eyes widened in shock, followed by a scream of rage.

"Zhao Fuqing has already fallen, do you still wish to continue fighting?"

Upon witnessing this, Jiang Peihuan's eyes revealed a hint of complexity.

But in a moment, she addressed the encircling soldiers.

When the soldiers heard Jiang Peihuan's voice, their eyes were filled with conflict. At this juncture, Xiao Nanye spoke in a cold voice, "Drop your weapons. If you do, I can overlook today's incident; otherwise..."

He left the threat hanging, but the implication was clear from his tone.

Hearing Xiao Nanye's words, the soldiers began to lower their weapons.

"Zhao Yang, I'm going to kill you!"

"How could you kill your own son..."

Chu Rou, looking at the wound on Zhao Fuqing, suddenly lunged at Zhao Yang.

Zhao Yang, caught off guard, never anticipated that Chu Rou would attack him, so she managed to scratch his face.

Chu Rou's nails were sharp, leaving visible marks on Zhao Yang's face.

Touching his face and seeing the blood, Zhao Yang's eyes were filled with darkness.

As Chu Rou lunged again, Zhao Yang grabbed her wrist and flung her to the ground.

Chu Rou, lying on the ground, glared at Zhao Yang, her eyes filled with hatred.

"You purposely used the Jiang family's arrows as bait to lure both of us here."

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"I just wonder if you will face retribution for even killing your own son to achieve your goals."

"Take the queen back to her room. She is not to leave without my permission."

After Zhao Yang's words, Chu Rou was quickly escorted away.

"It seems, King Huainan, you were never poisoned at all."

Jiang Peihuan said this.

Hearing her words, Zhao Yang looked at her.

As their eyes met, Jiang Peihuan's expression changed.

"Huan Er, be careful!"

No one expected Zhao Yang to suddenly attack. Although Jiang Peihuan reacted quickly, Zhao Yang was faster.

Just as the sword was about to pierce Jiang Peihuan's heart, Xiao Nanye pulled her hand, effectively deflecting Zhao Yang's blade.

Holding Jiang Peihuan, Xiao Nanye looked darkly at Zhao Yang, saying coldly, "It seems tonight was just a trap you set."

"You purposely used the Jiang family's arrows as bait to lure both of us here."

"I just wonder if you will face retribution for even killing your own son to achieve your goals."

There was undeniable mockery in Xiao Nanye's eyes as he finished.

Zhao Yang, after hearing this, gave Zhao Fuqing's corpse a glance, and whispered, "Those who wish to achieve great things do not get bogged down by trifles, especially when..."

"Especially when Zhao Fuqing isn't your biological son."

Jiang Peihuan interrupted before Zhao Yang could finish.

Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan's words, surprise flashed across Zhao Yang's eyes, which quickly turned cold.

Looking at Jiang Peihuan, he said coldly, "I didn't expect you to know this secret. How did you find out?"

How she found out was naturally from her knowledge in her past life.

In her previous life, Xiao Junhao, aiming to win over the Huainan prince's residence, had someone monitor Zhao Yang's every move. Through investigation, Xiao Junhao learned that Zhao Fuqing was not Zhao Yang's biological son. This was a major reason why the Huainan prince's residence later leaned towards Xiao Junhao.

After all, no man wants his scandal to be public knowledge.

"How I found out isn't important. I just want to know, if this news gets out, how will the King Huainan face the talk of the town?"

"Haha…"

Hearing Jiang Peihuan's words, Zhao Yang laughed as if he heard a delightful joke. However, there was not a hint of amusement in his eyes, only ruthlessness.