C2294 A Restricted Area
"Because he is crazy. He is delirious. He will kill anyone he sees..." When Xi He's voice reached this point, Xiao Chen could hear her voice trembling slightly.
Although she was doing her best to restrain herself, Xiao Chen could still hear her.
He could hear her mood from Xi He's voice.
It seemed like her feelings for this brother were very deep.
"Your Highness, I'll pretend I didn't hear anything." Xiao Chen stood beside Xi He and spoke in a soft voice.
This kind of thing could already be considered a scandal of the imperial family.
The prince had gone crazy. Logically speaking, this kind of thing should indeed be hidden. Otherwise, it would be detrimental to the imperial family's reputation if it was spread out.
However, Xi He shouldn't have told him such a thing.
He shouldn't have known either.
After all, he had gone against the Emperor by following Xihe out today. Although Emperor Li might know that Xihe had sneaked out tonight, it was understandable that they were siblings.
However, Xiao Chen was not a member of the imperial family.
He was merely a servant of Princess Xihe. However, if the Emperor Li were to find out about this matter, it would be troublesome.
Thus, Xiao Chen's words could also be considered a disguised reminder to Xi He to pay attention to his words and actions. Their statuses were not equal, some of them should not be said.
However, Xihe did not seem to have heard the implied meaning of Xiao Chen's words. Instead, he continued, "Actually, my brother was not like this in the past. His talent was outstanding, and he was highly regarded by Father."
"Furthermore, everyone in the dynasty believed that brother would become father's successor in the future, the future Emperor Li..."
"Your Highness!"
This time, Xiao Chen's tone could not help but become a little heavier.
This was the Li Dynasty.
And he was merely a rootless duckweed in the Thirty-Three Heavens Immortal Realm. He didn't have any support, so he had to consider for himself. After all, he still carried a lot of weight on him.
Unless it was absolutely necessary, he did not want to get himself involved in danger.
And this was the situation in front of him.
He had entered the palace as the Princess's attendant under the command of the Divine General of Tian in order to cultivate, to become stronger, to find a wife and friends who had been separated, not to hear any secrets or scandals from the royal family.
And this time, Xiao Chen's interruption completely silenced Xi He.
The scene fell into silence for a moment.
Only the footsteps of two people could be heard.
"I'm sorry."
After a long time, Xi He was the first to speak. Her voice was muffled, and there was a hint of apology in her voice.
"Your Highness, I have already taken the risk of accompanying Your Highness on this trip today. Your Highness is a daughter of a rich family, but I am just a nobody. Some things may just be said casually to you. But to me, it might be a fatal disaster. " Xiao Chen's tone was calm when he said those words. On the other hand, Xi He, who was standing at the side, took a deep breath. He did not say anything.
After asking, Xiao Chen turned his head slightly.
Xihe, who was at the side, lowered her head. Taking advantage of the moonlight, Xiao Chen saw that there were tears on her face.
She was crying.
"It's because I didn't think about it for you." Xi He turned his head and raised his hand to wipe the tear stains on his face. Then, with a slightly aggrieved and sobbing voice, he said, "I just miss my brother too much. In the Imperial Palace... Everyone avoided talking about my brother's matter. I know that they wouldn't dare to talk about it, so I didn't tell them."
Then Xiao Chen continued, "Then, Your Highness will let me do it alone, haha?"
When these words came out, Xihe couldn't help but laugh. The eyes that had just cried were like the rippling waves of the lake under the moonlight. They were bright and kind. It was only so-so.
"Aren't you my friend?"
Xi He snorted, appearing somewhat lovable.
Xiao Chen was a little strange.
Sometimes, he was extraordinarily brave, and sometimes, he was timid and laughable. For example, he actually said that he wanted to be friends with her. That sentence had always been remembered by Xihe. She was the princess of Dynasty, and she was above all others. She had never seen that attendant dare to speak to her in such a way before. Xiao Chen was the first.
She could tell that Xiao Chen was clearly very talented. However, he had the appearance of a petty person who would not get up early for nothing. Every time, he would bargain with her. She was so angry that she could not take it. Sometimes, Xi He would think about who was the princess and who was the servant.
However, it was precisely because of Xiao Chen's behavior that Xi He regarded him in a different light. In the imperial palace... Everyone looked at each other in a straight line. In such a rigid environment, a person as lively as Xiao Chen appeared. It was very difficult for Xihe to not pay attention.
Therefore, Xi He was willing to treat Xiao Chen as a friend sometimes.
For some reason, he felt at ease with him.
This was the case at this moment.
He told him about the matter that was pressing down on his brother's heart.
"You're not willing to lower yourself to be friends with me?"
Xiao Chen said with a smile, "Then I am really unlucky."
"But if Your Highness is willing, it is not like I cannot agree."
"Xiao Chen, are you a money-grubber?"
"I have no choice, how can I compare to Your Highness's wealth..."
...
Xi He was in a much better mood.
They had also arrived at their destination.
In front of them was a mountain peak.
On top of the mountain peak, there was a bronze cauldron that was inverted. There was an appropriate amount of immortal light from the bronze cauldron. It seemed to be surrounded by thousands of Dao runes that surrounded and sealed the entire mountain range.
At the foot of the mountain, the overbearing force hit him head-on.
That aura made Xiao Chen's heart palpitate a little.
"What a powerful strength!"
That aura far exceeded Xiao Chen's current understanding. He knew that the bronze cauldron covering the mountain peak was definitely a top-notch magic weapon. It must have come from Emperor Li.
"This place is a cage personally set up by Father. Without Father's permission, no one can enter it." Xi He explained in a soft voice.
As expected, it was the handiwork of Emperor Li.
No wonder it was so terrifying.2
"Then how do we enter?" Xiao Chen looked at Xi He.
Only to see the corner of Xi He's mouth reveal a smile of success. After that, an immortal light flickered in his hand, and a vermillion token appeared. The aura of Renhuang was contained within it.
Looking at that token, Xiao Chen was clear in his heart.
It seemed like Xihe's actions were already under the control of Emperor Li. Otherwise, with her cultivation, the possibility of her stealing the token from Emperor Li, who was suppressing an empire, was basically zero.
Since that was the case, compared to him, his existence should be under the watch of Emperor Li. Thinking of this, Xiao Chen felt a headache. He raised his hand and pinched the space between his brows.
On the other side, Xi He had already used the token to open the seal on the bronze cauldron. After that, she called out to Xiao Chen, "You come with me."
Your Highness!
Our whereabouts have been exposed!
Run!
Xiao Chen shouted in his heart. Then, he opened his mouth with some resistance, "Didn't you say that your brother would kill anyone he saw when he was unconscious? Why don't I go in? I'm afraid I will be killed by your brother as soon as I go in."
"It's fine, I'm here!" Xihe promised.
Xiao Chen still didn't quite believe it.
After all, it wasn't very safe. It was better to be safe than sorry. Thus, Xiao Chen prepared to open his mouth and refuse. However, before Xiao Chen could say anything, Xihe dragged him into the restricted area.
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