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Chu Chen knew that there was no point in speaking any further. If it were not for Xijue and Chasing Wind, he would have killed herself the moment he entered this place. But now, he wanted to give her brother a chance to live!

"This subordinate remembers!" "That day, your subordinate's deadline was ten days. If I am unable to bring Xu Bixuan to you, I will raise my head to meet you!" There was not a single trace of fear in her voice as she respectfully kneeled on the ground.

"Then let me ask you! Where did he go!? "Where's Xu Bixuan!?" The icily arrogant and tyrannical eyes stared straight at Chu Jian, filled with killing intent! Trembling in anger, he pointed his finger at Chu Jian!

"In reply to the Emperor, Xijue, Chasing Wind and I had already kidnapped Xu Bixuan from Luo Jinye's side, but we were sneakily attacked by another group of people. After being investigated and captured, we found out that Xu Bixuan's name was Dugu Yuan, and she was one of the top experts in the martial arts world. However, no matter how hard we tried, we were unable to find his whereabouts!" As soon as she thought of the fact that Dugu Yuan was still alive, Chu Jian's heart felt like it was being stabbed by knives. In the end, he had not avenged her master!

"The person you have obtained is actually being robbed?!" Chu Jian! You deserve to die... "Ahhh …" Leng Ao Tian's tone was icy cold. The flames of his anger had already burnt through his rationality!

"Your Majesty! This subordinate has no regrets about dying. However, Xijue and Zhui Feng have already found some clues, and I hope the Emperor can spare them. I believe that before long, they will definitely take back Xu Bixuan! " Chu Jian looked up, the pleading look in her eyes was extremely pale. This was because Leng AoTian's expression was truly frightening!

"Reporting to Your Majesty! This subordinate tried his best to not be able to find any clues regarding Dugu Yuan. Ten days ago, this subordinate had promised the Emperor with his own head, and now that he has not completed his mission, Xijue is willing to accept his death! " Xijue glanced at Chu Jian from the corner of his eye, his heart was filled with gratitude, but how could he continue to live?!

"This subordinate does not have any clues about Dugu Yuan. I am willing to accept my punishment within ten days!" His voice was cold, his eyes firm. He didn't want to live by himself even if it meant chasing after the wind!

"Alright, alright..." You all … Do you really think I'm not willing to kill you? "Alright then!" Leng Ao Tian's face was ashen, the veins on his forehead stood out, and his eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty cold light. If they couldn't find Xu Bi Xuan, they deserve to die!

Chu Chen knew that there was no longer any leeway left for him to turn back. She raised his palm in an attempt to end it herself, but at that very moment, the entrance to the secret room suddenly opened. Ye Hen hurriedly ran in.

Ye Hen's sudden intrusion caused Chu Jian's heart to tighten. The emperor was currently infuriated. If he were to plead for mercy, he might be implicated! Chu Jian Chen stared at Ye Hen, he did not want this brother of her to be in trouble too!

"Night Scar!" What do you want to do?! " Leng AoTian clenched his teeth tightly, his cold eyes shooting straight at Ye Hen!

"Your Majesty! The Crown Prince of the Great Chu, Murong Che, is asking for an audience at the palace entrance. Furthermore, the people around him are all experts in martial arts, so this subordinate is afraid that this subordinate did not come with good intentions. Although Ye Hen wasn't clear on the situation inside, he could guess half of it from Leng Ao Tian's eyes. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat!

Leng Aotian's cold gaze shifted from Ye Hen to Chu, Jian Chen, and Tie Ta. A sliver of patience flashed across his heart. He had never doubted the importance Xu Bixuan held in his heart, but he had never thought that she would be so important that he would kill all of her capable subordinates!

She pursed her lips and a complicated expression appeared in her eyes!

"I will do as Ye Hen says, I will allow you to live, but the only chance you have to do something is to find Xu Bixuan! Do you understand?! " Leng Ao Tian's mind slowly returned to his body. If it weren't for Ye Hen, he would have already committed a grave mistake!

"Many thanks to Your Majesty for your mercy in not killing me!" This subordinate will do his best! " Qing Yue's voice was filled with excitement and gratitude. Chu Jian knew that if Leng Ao Tian wanted to kill them, he wouldn't care about the crown prince of the Great Chu!

"Get up! Listen up, always pay attention to the movements of Murong Che and the others. I want to see what tricks he's trying to play! " Leng Ao Tian's voice was bone-piercing cold. With a sharp glint in his eagle-like eyes, he turned around and disappeared from the room …

"Big brother!" Are you guys okay? " Seeing that Leng AoTian had left the room, Ye Hen quickly stood up and looked at the two people behind him.

"Fortunately, you came in time. Just wait until a moment later to collect our corpses!" Xijue was now somewhat grateful to the Crown Prince of the Great Chu. She was saying that it was better to have come earlier than to have come at a coincidence!

"Night Scar!" Where's Dong'er? Did you send her back to the Yu Li Pavilion safely? " When Chu Jian Chen heard about Leng Ao Tian's pardon, the only thing that came to mind was Dong'er's image! The joy of seeing him again seemed even more exhilarating than if he had just recovered his life!

Xijue and Zhui Feng looked at each other when they heard his words. They couldn't help but shake their heads. It seems like their Big Brother Chu is in too deep of a trap!

The imperial study was large and spacious, and the walls, beams and pillars in the hall were decorated with patterns of clouds, appearing to be of various emotions. It was gorgeous and gorgeous, almost lifelike. On the dazzling throne of pure gold, Leng Ao Tian wore a crown on his head, and a Jade Bead Medusa hung in front of him, concealing his long face, blocking the pair of cold eyes that were filled with self-confidence. Behind him, Chu Jian and the others split into two sides, completely curious about the Murong Che who had saved their lives!

Leng Ao Tian glanced at Eunuch Li beside him. Eunuch Li naturally understood what he meant. He walked a few steps down to the bottom of the stairs and a sharp voice rang out …

"The Crown Prince of the Great Chu, Murong Che, and her men are here to see you … Before she could finish her sentence, a white figure appeared at the entrance of the imperial study …

Her white robe was spotless, her long black hair was tied up in a jade crown, and she had a peerless appearance. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her eyes were as clear and calm as morning dew.

Murong Che elegantly walked into the imperial study. Behind him, the red figure of a lady followed him in. Her black hair was like silk, red dress was like a dream, and the dazzling red color gave people quite the shock!

"Crown Prince of the Great Chu, Murong Che greets Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! " The clear voice was like a pearl falling on a jade plate. After Murong Che bowed respectfully, his warm eyes shot straight at Leng Ao Tian.

"Your Highness is being too courteous!" Someone! "A gift?" If he hadn't known earlier, it would have been difficult for Leng Ao Tian to link Chu's coup d'état with this calm and refined, gentle and calm person in front of him!

"Thank you, your majesty!" Murong Che casually sat down with an elegant posture and a gentle attitude. From start to finish, his lips held a hint of a faint smile. This time, no matter what he said, he had a request.

On the other hand, Shui Ruo Han had once discussed with Murong Che before coming here that she wouldn't reveal her identity, so she could only stand behind Murong Che! Otherwise, with his reputation as the Western Regions' Great Education, he would have naturally found a seat in the royal study!

"It's time for me to come down to the Crown Prince Palace. I am worried about the sudden change of events in your country, and deeply sympathized with the assassination of the former Crown Prince. I wonder if this will lead to anything?" The color in Leng Ao Tian's eyes became deeper. He spoke in a testing tone with his thin lips.

Murong Che's expression was calm, how could he not understand the hidden meaning behind Leng Xiao Tian's words!

Murong Che knew the meaning behind Leng Ao Tian's words, so he indifferently opened his mouth

"Since the Emperor has asked, Murong Che, please be direct with me. I have indeed experienced a coup d'état and the one who caused it is me! But rest assured Your Majesty, this is only the internal affairs of the Great Chu. It will definitely not affect the relationship between the two empires. Murong Che can make a promise to the Emperor on behalf of the Great Chu! " There was no trace of emotion in Qing Yue's voice, as if Murong Ming's death in the coup had nothing to do with him.

Very good!" The calmness in his words could not hide the fact that he was proud of the nature of the world. As a prince, he could freely admit that he was the mastermind behind a coup and not make a change in expression. As a crown prince, he could be confident without any reservations! "It was impossible to tell that beneath his elegant and indifferent appearance, there was a calm and reserved scheming!

"However, Murong Che really did have a presumptuous request this time. I hope that the Emperor will agree to it!" Murong Che's tone changed as he returned to the main topic at hand. The corners of his mouth still had that carefree smile.

"Please speak!" This was the end of all the greetings. Leng Ao Tian had long suspected his purpose in coming here. He had just taken the coup and was no longer in Chu to stabilize the hearts of the people.

"Although it doesn't make sense, Murong Che still requests the Emperor to give me the five cities next to Chu!" With that, the whole royal study suddenly became silent. The originally tense atmosphere became even more depressing!

Chu Jian and the other two men looked at each other in dismay. They could not understand Murong Che's intentions at all. If he wanted five cities for no reason at all, then he would just treat it as bullying!

Eunuch Li looked at Murong Che with disbelief as his astonished eyes slowly turned towards his master. With his many years of experience, the calmness in Leng Ao Tian's eyes was like a wave that matched the raging waves in his heart!

"Your Highness, you must be joking. For the sake of the people of the world, my country, Great Shu, is sincerely at peace with your country. If you misunderstand me, I would like to clarify one thing, that is, Great Shu has never feared any threat or oppression from any power or from any person!" The clear and cold voice seemed to contain a warning. Her pitch-black eyes turned dark and cold as the corners of her mouth curved into a smile that was not a smile!

Leng Ao Tian's attitude was very clear. This was within Murong Che's expectations. There was indeed a good thing that came out of nowhere in this world, but it was not often, and certainly not in the Great Shu Imperial Palace! Her warm eyes carried a trace of calmness as she looked towards Leng Ao Tian. Her thin lips slightly parted …

"Heh, I think the emperor has misunderstood my meaning. This request is indeed difficult for Murong Che, but to have your country send me five cities for free is unjustifiable. So before I came, I brought a gift back for the emperor!" The calmness on his face masked the apprehension in his heart. If Xu Bixuan did not have the value that he had imagined, then not only would he have lost an opportunity to negotiate, he would also have to resort to extraordinary means to obtain these five cities!

"Ha!" Return a salute? No need! If the Crown Prince really wanted to befriend them, there was no point in discussing this matter! "Eunuch Li!" The clear and cold voice had no room for retaliation as it coldly glanced at Eunuch Li!

"Your Highness, I have prepared a good residence for you and your entourage. Please, Your Highness!" Eunuch Li chuckled as he approached Murong Che.

"One Xu Bixuan for five cities?!" If the emperor doesn't agree, then Murong Che can't be disturbed! If it's Han, let's go! " Murong Che suddenly stood up, his eyes revealing an extraordinary splendor as he looked at Leng Ao Tian!