Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Both

Chapter 484: Both

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Yu Niaoniao had already thought of Wei Liao’s suggestion.

But she couldn’t say it.

Princess Ni Yang was Xiao Juan’s mother. Even if Princess Ni Yang had never treated Xiao Juan as her son, Xiao Juan could not kill his mother himself.

No matter what the reason was, once he was guilty of killing his mother, he would definitely be scolded by the world.

As Yu Niaoniao glared at Wei Liao, her eyes were filled with hatred.

Wei Liao smiled indifferently.

“I’ve already told you the way. It’s up to Duke Lang to decide.”

Xiao Juan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes covering the emotions in them.

It was a long time before she heard him speak. His voice was low and deep.

“Princess Ni Yang is the only legitimate daughter of the late emperor. She has a noble status. We accused her of rebellion without evidence.’

“It would be fine if that was the truth. But if she had no intention of rebelling, we’ll have to bear the crime of assassinating the princess. You and I will both die.”

Wei Liao laughed softly with a hint of smugness in his tone.

“The emperor had given me a privilege.”

“Once I discover any abnormal movements from Princess Ni Yang, I can kill her on the spot!”

Yu Niaoniao looked surprised. The emperor had actually expected Princess Ni Yang to have the intention to rebel!

She did not expect that guy to plan so far ahead when half of his body was already in the ground.

As expected of the final winner who could defeat many brothers and sit on the throne.

His schemes were deep!

Xiao Juan looked at Wei Liao deeply, as if he wanted to ask something, but in the end, he did not say anything.

Wei Liao had clearly guessed what Xiao Juan wanted to ask, but he pretended not to know anything and continued to smile.

“You can relax now, right?”

Xiao Juan had an indescribable feeling in his heart, and his voice became suppressed.

“Since the emperor expected this day, what else can I say? Let’s do as the emperor says.”

Yu Niaoniao was anxious. “Ah Juan!”

When the emperor said that he wanted to kill Princess Ni Yang, it was just a matter of words.

However, if this matter fell on Xiao Juan, it would be a huge crime of killing his mother!

He was already infamous. If he was convicted of killing his mother, he would be reviled no matter where he went in the future.

Perhaps even the history books would record this and make him famous for ten thousand years.

He had done nothing wrong. Why did he have to face this?

Yu Niaoniao could not accept it.

Xiao Juan comforted her softly. “Niaoniao, it’s fine.”

Yu Niaoniao said anxiously, “How can it be fine? Princess Ni Yang is your biological mother. If you kill her, outsiders won’t think that you’re putting righteousness before family. They’ll only scold you for being heartless and inhumane!”

Xiao Juan originally felt very uncomfortable. Seeing how anxious she was in thinking for him wholeheartedly, he suddenly felt much better.

No matter what the future held, at least Niaoniao was still by his side.

That was enough for him.

He had obtained too little in his life and knew that the greater his request, the greater his disappointment.

When he was young, he struggled to survive in the princess’s residence. He had fantasized that Princess Ni Yang would only forget him for the time being. As long as he could make Princess Ni Yang think of him, he could escape his misery.

However, when he finally saw Princess Ni Yang after much difficulty, he saw that she was having sex with another man.

She saw Xiao Juan appear at the door. Her gaze was devoid of a mother’s longing for her child.

There was only coldness and boredom.

Xiao Juan’s hopes for motherly love were completely shattered at that moment.

Huge disappointment wrapped around him, leaving him at a loss.

Later, he met Niaoniao.

He thought that he and Niaoniao were both willing parties.

But the truth slapped him hard in the face. She had an ulterior motive for approaching him. Her sweet words were all lies.

So it had been his wishful thinking from the beginning to the end.

Once again, he tasted the bitterness of disappointment.

Since then, he had understood a fact— He was not worthy of hope.

As long as there was no hope, there would be no disappointment.

Xiao Juan said softly, “Didn’t you tell me? Don’t care what people say. As long as I know I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Yu Niaoniao felt even worse.

When she said this back then, she did not think too much about it. She thought that they just had to persevere.

But now, she had already experienced the difficulty of Xiao Juan’s position and understood the terrifying meaning of words.

Wei Liao bent his index finger and knocked on the table to show his presence.

“It’s enough for the two of you. You haven’t even done anything yet, but you’re already worried about personal gains and losses. If Duke Lang really can’t bear to do it, let me deal with Princess Ni Yang. In any case, I’m not related to her by blood. I won’t feel any psychological burden. As for Duke Lang, you deal with

Yuan Gui. Let’s split up. Is that okay?”

Yu Niaoniao immediately broke free from her sadness.

Wei Liao’s suggestion could be said to be foolproof. Not only could they complete the mission given by the emperor, but they could also absolve Xiao Juan of killing his mother.

She looked at Wei Liao with bright eyes and said happily.

“Vice General Wei, Young Master Wei, Brother Wei! How can you be so smart?!”

At this moment, Wei Liao was like a Bodhisattva who had saved the world. His entire body emitted a benevolent golden light.

She wished she could immediately kneel down and offer three more incense sticks.

Xiao Juan looked at Wei Liao differently.

He really did not expect Wei Liao to take the initiative to suggest such a method.

Wei Liao had a cold personality and had always been indifferent. In addition, Xiao Juan was not on good terms with him, to begin with. He could not wait to see Xiao Juan in trouble.

But now, he was willing to help Xiao Juan. It was really unexpected.

Wei Liao enjoyed the flattery from Yu Niaoniao.

He crossed his arms and raised his chin, smiling smugly.

“Now you know I’m smart? What were you doing earlier?”

Yu Niaoniao crazily praised, “I had bad judgment previously. I underestimated Young Master Wei. Young Master Wei is the smartest person in the world!”

Wei Liao’s smile widened.

“It’s rare to hear such nice words from you. Say a few more words.”

Yu Niaoniao said, “Don’t you like to read the Seven Treasures Record? When we return to the Imperial Capital, I’ll draw another new book with the same style as the Seven Treasures Record. I guarantee you’ll enjoy it!”

Wei Liao’s eyes lit up. “Really?”

Yu Niaoniao patted her chest and promised.

“Of course it’s true!”

Wei Liao couldn’t wait any longer and immediately urged.

“Stop dilly-dallying! I’ll go look for Princess Ni Yang now. Duke Lang will look for Yuan Gui. Let’s end this matter as soon as possible so that we can return to the Imperial Capital as soon as possible.”

The sooner he returned to the Imperial Capital, the sooner he could read his new book.

Xiao Juan stopped him.

“Wait a moment. Princess Ni Yang is not so easy to kill. Even if your martial arts are strong, you might not be able to succeed. Think of a foolproof plan first..