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Xiao Jiu'an stopped at the right time and gave Qin Xiang a chance to catch his breath, allowing him to think he got out of a life and death struggle.

After being interrogated by the Ministry of Justice, the Wife of Prime Minister Qin was finally sentenced to death. The Young Master of the Qin Family was still exiled, but instead of three years, it changed from three to five years.

Though his reputation may have been redeemed, Qin Xiang was not satisfied with it. He had been cautious all his life, and, at this point, he would be even more cautious.

Sick. So sick that his life was in danger.

As for why he was sick?

Did one even need to ask?

Recently, so many things had happened to the Qin Residence. Even if Qin Xiang was made out of iron, he would not be able to withstand it.

On the day that the Wife of Prime Minister Qin was beheaded, Qin Xiang's illness worsened and he became unconscious.

People were used to sympathizing with the weak. When one was in a weak position, it was natural for people to forget their previous mistakes. This was the mindset of the crowd, and they placed Prime Minister Qin that weak position in their minds.

Prime Minister Qin was in such a miserable state. The person who made the mistake was dead and had paid the price for what she had done. Was that Qin Xiang's fault? Why should we blame Qin Xiang?

Step by step, Qin Xiang went forward cautiously, but successfully. At this point, no one wondered whether the things that the Wife of Prime Minister Qin had done were dictated by Qin Xiang.

Even the Emperor could only remember Qin Xiang's goodness at this moment. He had forgotten how much he wanted to suppress Qin Xiang and seize his power.

Ever since Xiao Jiu'an exposed the matter of the Qin Family, he did not interfere any further. He was just like a bystander, watching how Qin Xiang got out of his predicament and watching how Qin Xiang turned the tables.

He knew Qin Xiang's purpose, and he could guess Qin Xiang's plan; however, he did not act. He allowed Qin Xiang to recover and allowed Qin Xiang to regain the trust of the Emperor.

The art of dealing with the Emperor was about balance. He needed a powerful enemy in the Imperial Court. Without this enemy, the Emperor would be even more restless.

It was as he had said to Xiao Shaorong, if it was not Qin Xiang, then it would be someone else. Furthermore, Qin Xiang was old, why should he not choose Qin Xiang?

It was advantageous for him to have Qin Xiang be in that position. Even though he knew Qin Xiang would become a powerful opponent in the future, he still let him go...

As Qin Xiang's matters were in an uproar, Xiao Shiqing did not stay idle either. During this period, she did not go out much, but she pestered Ji Yunkai even more, to the point where she even hinted at Ji Yunkai to bring her out to play.

Right now, Shiqing's image in front of everyone was that of a child. It was normal for her to bicker with everyone to go out and play, but it was not normal for her to pester Ji Yunkai to bring her out to play.

Xiao Jiu'an knew that Shiqing had not lost her mind and that she had some use for Ji Yunkai.

Once again, Xiao Jiu'an heard from Xiao Shaorong that he had not found the Third Prince of the Southern Wilderness.

Since he could not find him, he could only wait for him to come knocking.

She had been only raising plants in the courtyard recently, and she did not cause any trouble.

"Tomorrow, go to Guang An Temple and bring Shiqing." Xiao Jiu'an went straight to the point and did not bother to exchange any pleasantries with Ji Yunkai.

He did not think that there was anything between him and Ji Yunkai that they needed to exchange pleasantries, nor did he think that it was necessary.

"Huh?" The only consequence of being too direct was that Ji Yunkai thought she had misheard. She repeated his words in shock, "You want me to bring Infanta Shiqing to Guang An Temple?"

Either what Xiao Jiu'an spoke was wrong, or did she hear wrong? Infanta Shiqing was so ruthless, throwing them together, was it not going to take her life?

"Is there a problem?" Xiao Jiu'an raised his eyebrows and asked, clearly showing that he did not allow Ji Yunkai to reject.

"No... No problem." Ji Yunkai wanted to ask if she brought her out, who would be responsible for her safety? Seeing Xiao Jiu'an's cold face, she swallowed the question that was right in her mouth.

She dared not ask.

Xiao Jiu'an was a temperamental person, and she did not know if asking would cause Xiao Jiu'an to be unhappy.

"You can leave now." Without saying a word, Xiao Jiu'an immediately kicked her out after accomplishing his goal.

Only with great effort did Ji Yunkai manage to keep the smile on her face and say, "Yes, Your Highness"

When he wanted to use her, he would call her over, but if he did not need her, he would throw her away. This was Xiao Jiu'an. Ji Yunkai already knew that, and so, she was not angry!

Infanta Shiqing had been pestering Ji Yunkai recently, wanting Ji Yunkai to take her out to play. Ji Yunkai did not take the initiative to mention the matter of Guang An Temple, but rather, when Infanta Shiqing was pestering her once again, she said that she was going to Guang An Temple tomorrow to pray for her mother's blessings. If Infanta Shiqing was willing, she could come along with her.

It just so happened that tomorrow was the ninth day of the ninth month. It just so happened to be her birthday, and also the anniversary of her mother's death. This excuse was flawless.

After begging for a few days, Infanta Shiqing finally got Ji Yunkai to agree and went back to prepare happily. She skipped and hopped all the way and was unspeakably happy, but...

Once she returned to her room, Shiqing's expression immediately changed. She instantly changed from a naive, happy child to a cold and stern female general.

Although the maidservants by her side saw this every day, every time they saw Infanta Shiqing's expression change, they were all very frightened.

Infanta Shiqing had changed too fast and the difference in their temperament was too great. No matter how long it took, they would not be able to adapt to it.

"Go and find out what day that is. Why would Ji Yunkai want to go to Guang An Temple?" Infanta Shiqing could be said to have learned very well from Xiao Jiu'an. Just like Xiao Jiu'an, she did not trust anyone.

"Yes, Infanta." The maidservants bowed and left, leaving Infanta Shiqing alone in the room. She held her head, thinking about something.

Two hours later, a maidservant came to report, "Infanta, tomorrow is the birthday of the Princess Consort and also the day of her mother's death." Therefore, the trip tomorrow should not be a problem.

"It's a good day. Send a letter to the Third Prince and tell him to wait for me at Guang An Temple in three days." Didn't the Third Prince want to see her? She would see him then.

She did not know how much Xiao Jiu'an knew, but for safety's sake, she had to resolve the trouble with the Third Prince as soon as possible. Otherwise, when he returned to the Southern Wilderness, the one in trouble would be her...