Chapter 44
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The situation in front of him came too abruptly, and after Ning Yufei came back to his senses, he realized that he might take the initiative to avoid it.
Xie Jing's conversation with that man involved a lot of things, and he probably shouldn't have listened to it.
As soon as he expressed his intention to leave, Xie Jing grabbed his hand.
Ning Yufei was stunned and raised his eyes to look at him.
Xie Jing's voice was still gentle and melodious towards him: "Wait for me." โ
Ning Yufei hesitated for a moment: "It's not convenient." โ
Xie Jing smiled: "You can know about me, anything." โ
This is too poignant, Ning Yufei originally wanted to leave, but now he couldn't move his steps.
In fact, it wasn't that he wanted to know, nor was he curious about anything, he just simply understood Xie Jing's intentions.
If he hadn't remembered four years ago, he might not have felt so deeply, but because those things really happened, he got a bloody lesson, and also realized: if they knew each other better, if he didn't think so much, then every disaster would be nipped in the bud, and no one would be hurt so much.
So...... Try to change it, change yourself.
Ning Yufei stayed.
This little episode was like no existence for the frightened middle-aged man, and his face was full of disbelief: "Impossible, how is it possible, the Heavenly Snake Clan is dead, it is impossible to still live!" โ
Xie Jing sneered: "It is precisely because there are survivors that such a crazy disaster will be brewed!" โ
Xie Jing abruptly increased his tone, and the momentum around him was no longer so elegant and harmless, but awe-inspiring, and the majesty of the perennial upper position was all released, making the surrounding space tense.
Ning Yufei couldn't help but wrinkle his eyebrows slightly, but he didn't take half a step back.
Hearing this, he could almost know what was going on.
The Celestial Snake Clan is a nightmare for the entire Imperial Capital Star.
Eight years ago, in the Heavenly Serpent Rebellion, almost all of the entire Imperial Capital Star fell, high-ranking officials and nobles and even the royal family were imprisoned here, and the huge Galactic Empire fell into an unprecedented crisis.
At that time, Ning Yufei was also there, but their Earl's Mansion was too inconspicuous, so they were not attacked by the Heavenly Snake People, of course, they were also extremely frightened during that time, and the whole family hid in the mansion, living on the hoarded nutrient solution, and they didn't dare to go out at all, let alone know what was going on outside.
Despite the continuous development of technology, all kinds of communication methods are strong enough to penetrate the galaxy, but when the war is ignited, on the planet that has released the interference signal, all communication networks are paralyzed, and there is no way to get the slightest information through the devices that used to be extremely relied on.
Until Huo Beichen led the army to break through and liberated the trapped Imperial Capital Star after a crazy bloody battle that lasted for three days and three nights.
This is not Huo Beichen's famous battle, but it is definitely the most respected battle in his life, and the pacification of the 'Heavenly Snake Rebellion' laid the foundation for the miracle of his half life, and it is also the battle of the generals before he won the throne!
At that time, the nobles who escaped from the hands of the Heavenly Snake Clan were simply grateful to Huo Beichen, including the current Majesty. All those who survived inevitably accepted his kindness, if it were not for his death-defying breakthrough, if there was no for his courage and good fighting, if there was no for his thunderous means, I am afraid that the current Galactic Empire is already a different picture!
But even then, over time...... These people he saved with his own hands once again saw him as a thorn in the flesh, and he couldn't get rid of it quickly.
So...... O man!
Ning Yufei shook his head slightly, and couldn't help but sigh lightly.
Because of the Celestial Snake Rebellion, almost all human beings hate the Celestial Snake Clan to the core, and even more so the nobles of the Imperial Capital Star.
How have they ever been โกโก like this, how have they ever been so frightened, how have they experienced such a panic and anxiety carved into their bones? After being rescued, they recovered their armed forces and carried out a frantic counterattack.
Where can the Heavenly Snake Clan, which has a small number of people, deal with it?
They subdued the Imperial Capital Star with special means, thinking that they would use these noble humans as hostages to get what they needed......
But now that they were defeated, they couldn't bear the wrath of the nobles of the Imperial Capital Star at all.
Exterminating them all, this is the most appropriate word to describe it.
Of course, no matter how great the disparity in strength is, it is not easy to completely get rid of a race, and the Celestial Snake Clan has fled all the way into the Celestial Snake Ring, and the Milky Way troops will no longer be able to break in.
But it is certain that in the entire Imperial Capital Star, there is absolutely no second Heavenly Snake Clan.
This is tacitly understood, after such a riot, the two races have become completely enmity, and neither can tolerate the other.
So at this time, Xie Jing named Li Chengyun as having a Heavenly Snake Clan by his side, which was tantamount to a blow to Elder Li, and he was disheartened.
With such a crime, no one can save them!
But he refused to give up, and shouted anxiously: "This is a game, this is Huo Beichen's frame-up!" He's wolfish ambition, he wants to ......"
Xie Jing interrupted him coldly, and the pair of upward peach blossom eyes were full of danger when they narrowed: "I was at the mecha exhibition at the time, what is going on, will I not know?" โ
Elder Li's face was as pale as paper: "It's you......"
"That's right, I found out." Xie Jing took his words.
Elder Li suddenly burst into flames, and hissed exhaustedly: "You...... You actually teamed up with Huo Beichen! โ
Xie Jing smiled lightly: "You think too much." โ
As soon as the words fell, the pro-guards, who had not acted before, stepped forward and dragged the depressed patriarch down.
Ning Yufei was still a little unable to come back to his senses, what agreement did Xie Jing and Huo Beichen have in private? It was the only thought that crossed his mind.
Subsequently...... He panicked!
Does the Speaker know about his relationship with the marshal?
The marshal should know......
What about the Speaker?
I don't know! If you knew, how could it be so calm? Just look at the state of tension between the Speaker and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!
Ning Yufei was frightened by his thoughts.
He didn't know much about these things behind the scenes, but it was obvious that what Xie Jing and Huo Beichen were doing was definitely very transformative, if something happened because of him.
Just thinking about it, his head buzzed, and his face turned pale without a trace of blood.
Xie Jing held his hand and asked worriedly, "What's wrong?" โ
Can't be exposed! Absolutely not!
Ning Yufei breathed a sigh of relief and calmed his heartbeat: "I didn't expect that there was still the Heavenly Snake Clan lurking in the Imperial Capital Star. โ
"Yes, the Heavenly Snake people are good at bewitching, Li Chengyun coveted the beauty of the Heavenly Snake Woman, his mind was taken, and he did a lot of ridiculous things."
Ning Yufei sighed: "Fortunately, you found out. โ
He skillfully diverted the topic, but Xie Jing lowered his eyes slightly and stared at him: "Why don't you ask?" โ
This sentence suddenly made Ning Yufei's heart empty, as the so-called ghost in his heart was most afraid of being knocked on the door in the middle of the night, he didn't dare to think much about the meaning of Xie Jing's words.
What to ask? Ask Your Excellency Marshal? Ask if the Speaker is joining forces with the Marshal?
it! Don't even dare to mention it!
Fortunately...... It was Ning Yufei who was thinking too much.
Xie Jing sighed and said softly: "It's okay if you don't ask, I'll tell you everything, okay?" โ
Ning Yufei's heart lifted violently, but he quickly put it down slowly.
It turned out that he was going to sue him about this.
Xie Jing doesn't like to explain, he is used to facing and bearing everything by himself, just like Shen Tianxun said, many things he doesn't say may never be known. And there are some things that can easily be understood as diametrically opposed without justification, and then misunderstood him.
Xie Jing didn't care about it before, but now he cares a lot.
Misunderstandings are not terrible, but they are terrible because of the disasters that arise from misunderstandings and the beautiful things that are missed.
For example, the long and painful four years between him and Ning Yufei.
If he had to do it all over again, he would still not let go, but he would never be so conceited.
The accident at the mecha exhibition was indeed a realistic virtual image, and it was indeed made by Xie Jing himself, but the purpose was completely different from what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said.
Because he had already detected the intentions of the Celestial Snake Clan around Li Chengyun, and had long known about the terrorist attack they were preparing to launch at the mecha exhibition, Xie Jing stopped those thugs without startling the snakes.
But just this is not enough to shake Li Chengyun, who has the backing of the Senate, and if he wants to completely eradicate this matter, he must be convicted of the crime.
There was a surge of people at the mecha exhibition, and if there was really an accident, there would definitely be heavy casualties, and that must not happen.
Therefore, Xie Jing used virtual imaging technology, with the cooperation of a large number of insiders, to perform a false 'disaster'.
The effect was very significant, if it weren't for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to reveal it, even Ning Yufei, who was at the scene, would not have noticed the slightest abnormality.
After hearing this, Ning Yufei slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
If it was really as said to the crown prince, Xie Jing just did such a big thing for the sake of 'bitter meat tricks', then Ning Yufei really didn't know how to face him.
Xie Jing paid attention to his expression, and when he saw him relaxed, he said softly: "I am also selfish, I shouldn't have taken you to the mecha exhibition at that time, but I really don't want to miss the date ...... I finally got it" As he said this, he paused slightly, and there was some imperceptible crampedness and uneasiness in his voice: "Your attitude towards me has been a little cold in the past few days, and I always feel that you are making some decisions." โ
As he said this, Ning Yufei felt a stab in his heart and couldn't help but sigh...... But isn't it, at that time, he was bent on breaking up with him, and the frequent interruptions were really not pure accidents, Xie Jing was aware of it.
"It's kind of an escape," Xie Jing continued, "I think if I get hurt, at least you won't ......"
He didn't say any more, in fact, saying that these were already a great breakthrough for him, and people's personalities are not easy to change. Xie Jing is eternally elegant and gentle on the surface, but the pride in his bones is so strong that it has long been integrated into his flesh and blood. He exposed these things, not only to change himself, but also to pull out the pride hidden in his bones and flesh, and to step on the ground himself.
Ning Yufei sighed and couldn't help but soften his voice: "It's okay if you're fine, the rest doesn't matter." โ
Xie Jing's eyes flashed slightly, and he stopped talking.
Ning Yufei knew what he was worried about, but he still felt that he was angry, but in fact, what qualifications did Ning Yufei have to be angry? Isn't the culprit responsible for this qiฤ situation? If you don't provoke so many people, if you don't step on a few boats, then he can be angry as he deserves, angry Xie Jing hiding from him, angry Xie Jing not telling him, angry Xie Jing makes him worry for so many days......
But now, he has a fart qualification!
But Ning Yufei couldn't say more, he was afraid that he would say too much as soon as he opened his mouth, and he would give Xie Jing countless hopes, and when all the unbearable ones were exposed in the end, wouldn't it be even more torturous?
Even so, they were going to get along all day today, and Xie Jing's eyes never took off him the whole time.
Ning Yufei was still tense at first, but he completely compromised later.
If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is some kind of big cat that loves to be spoiled, then Xie Jing is the gorgeous bird that is elegantly born and proudly blended into every feather.
It's cute for a feline to put away its claws and rub its furry head against you, but this kind of noble creature that seems to be so perfect that the whole world can only look up to it will not hesitate to dip its cherished feathers into the mud in order to make you happy, which is also poking people's hearts!
Blasphemy, blasphemy!
Ning Yufei unloaded his defense, and after he was no longer guarded, he enjoyed a perfect party.
Shen Tianxun was very happy to see him, a pair of beautiful big eyes swirled around him and Xie Jing from time to time, and the overflowing joy made Ning Yufei cry and laugh.
But today's birthday star is the biggest, she is happy, whatever.
The party didn't end until two o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Tianxun went to rest, and Ning Yufei also wanted to go back to the Earl's Palace.
Xie Jing grabbed him: "Rest and leave." โ
There was nothing to do in the afternoon, Ning Yufei thought about it and said, "Okay, but aren't you busy, senior?" โ
It's really a busy person, and he's afraid of disturbing them.
Xie Jing smiled, his peach blossom eyes raised, and his handsome facial features were dazzling: "I'm not busy, I want to stay with you for a while." โ
Ning Yufei also laughed: "I'm not busy now, don't stay up all night." โ
He joked, but Xie Jing replied seriously: "It's worth it." โ
Ning Yufei's heart jumped, and he hurriedly looked away to cover his rapid heartbeat.
With Xie Jing, Ning Yufei could barely detect the passage of time.
It seemed that in the blink of an eye, the sky had slowly darkened.
I'm afraid that dinner will have to stay in the Marquis's Mansion if I stay any longer, Ning Yufei got up and said, "Senior, I should go back." โ
Xie Jing didn't keep him anymore: "I'll send you." โ
Ning Yu flew down, walked out of the Earl's Mansion together, and got into the flying machine.
When the outside vision began to retreat rapidly, Xie Jing suddenly spoke, and his voice was very low: "Xiao Yu, don't get too close to the prince." โ
Ning Yufei was stunned, he didn't expect Xie Jing to say such a sentence abruptly.
He didn't know how to answer...... Don't dare to coax him with words again.
A lie needs countless lies to support, and Ning Yufei really doesn't want to fall into this strange circle again.
Although he was a little panicked, slowly, he calmed down inexplicably.
Let's talk about it, since Xie Jing took the initiative to speak, can he take the opportunity to have a good talk with him.
Taking a deep breath, Ning Yu flew straight to the point and said, "Four years ago, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince almost died because of me. โ
Xie Jing's eyes were slightly dark, but because of the soft lighting of the space, this flashing emotion could not be noticed at all.
His voice was calm: "That's just guilt. โ
Ning Yufei was stunned.
Xie Jing continued: "Your feelings for Shen Lingyu are completely guilty and unbearable, worried about his childhood, distressed by his obsession and guilty because of his dedication. โ
He pointed it out so accurately that Ning Yufei was speechless.
Xie Jing said softly: "If he is just Shen Lingyu, I will not prevent you from contacting him, after all, you are cousins who are related by blood, but ......" He changed his words, and his tone became cold, "He is the current crown prince, the only prince of the empire, and the man who has relied on extraordinary human means to stand in this high position, you have to see clearly what a dangerous and brutal beast is hidden under his charming smile." โ
Ning Yufei's brows furrowed, countless pictures flashed in his mind, but he couldn't help but repulse.
Xie Jing stared at him, was silent for a while, and finally raised his eyebrows slightly, and said softly: "I've been hesitating, whether I want to show you this thing, because whether you look at it or not, the result is not what I want to see." โ
Ning Yufei vaguely felt that this might be related to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he couldn't help but sit up straight, his back straight: "What is it?" โ
Xie Jing paused for a moment before saying, "Take a look." I want to protect you all your life, but I shouldn't treat you as someone who only needs to be protected, you have your own judgment, you have your own ability to think, many things, you need to make your own choices, not for me to give you the best directly. โ
These words made Ning Yufei's tense body relax a lot.
Xie Jing is really changing, changing a lot. He was originally a very mature lover, and now he is even more considerate to the point that it will make people feel warm in their bones.
Ning Yufei imagined what he would see many times, and he was fully mentally prepared, thinking that no matter what he saw, he would face and accept it calmly.
But when this video was played, he still couldn't come back to his senses for a long time, and the shock he received was so strong that his internal organs were swollen and painful.
"Why did you have this image?" He couldn't help but ask, because this was too long, too long, and why did these things that should have been sealed in the past still leave traces.
Xie Jing was not surprised, and only said softly: "He is the prince who was selected by the Grand Duke's Marquis's Mansion, and he is the future 'prince' that His Majesty wants to adopt, how can the Daxie Marquis Mansion not pay attention to it?" โ
Obviously, this image will not be obtained by Xie Jing, it can only be Xie Qinyun, after all, Xie Jing was just a teenager at that time, where could he ......
Ning Yufei closed his eyes, and after breathing a sigh of relief, he asked, "This...... Is there anyone else who has? โ
Xie Jing frowned slightly, but soon he said: "The prince will not let this kind of information wander outside, it has been removed very cleanly over the years, but the Marquis Mansion of Daxie is ...... here" Xie Jing smiled, "He still can't reach out for the time being." โ
Ning Yufei paused for a long time before raising his head and looking at Xie Jing: "Senior, can these be destroyed?" โ
If he goes out, Shen Lingyu will be finished, no matter what the reason is, no matter what the encounter is, as long as these messages are released and used by people with intentions, then there is no doubt that the prince will fall from the clouds into hell, and he will not be able to live from now on.
Although he had long expected Ning Yufei to say this, he still felt a sharp pain in his heart twitching when he heard Xie Jing.
However, he didn't show half of it on his face, and he didn't even say without the slightest hesitation: "Okay, I'll destroy it in front of you." โ
Ning Yufei was still a little uneasy.
Xie Jing smiled, and some helplessness flashed in his eyes: "If I want to use these to blackmail the prince, why do I need to show you?" โ
Ning Yufei's body stiffened slightly, and he was a little distracted.
Xie Jing was very distressed to see him like this, but he didn't regret it, he stretched out his hand and hugged him into his arms, and his soft tone sounded in his ears: "I'll show you this, just to let you know that Shen Lingyu is very dangerous, very dangerous, don't get too close to him, because no one can predict what he will do next." โ
What else can't be done by a person who can brutally kill his own mother?
Ning Yufei's eyelashes trembled, and he finally closed his eyes.
Yang Ruoxin's death was very strange and abrupt, but Ning Yufei never thought that she was killed by Shen Lingyu and tortured to death by that thirteen-year-old boy with such cruel means.
In fact, it is not difficult to understand, after all, this madman-like mother has caused too much damage to Shen Lingyu, too many traumas, and even indelible for a lifetime.
But...... In any case, it was the biological mother, the one who gave birth to him.
Even if you are resentful, it is enough to kill, why use such cruel and inhumane means......
Ning Yu suddenly remembered that not long ago, on Yang Ruoxin's sacrifice day, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had taken him to worship together.
A burst of coolness came straight to his mind, and Ning Yufei couldn't imagine Shen Lingyu's mood at that time.
This is Yang Ruoxin's sacrifice day, but it is also the day when Shen Lingyu bears his sins.
Was he worshipping the mother he had killed, or was he ...... Young self?
Ning Yufei's mind flashed the words that Shen Lingyu said at that time: After her mother died, she could look at the imperial palace she longed for day and night.
He killed her and buried her on a lonely hill where he could always look at the imperial palace but never reach the magnificent scenery.
At that time, Ning Yufei imagined whether Shen Lingyu was doing this to fulfill his mother's last wish or would he refuse to let her rest in peace until he died?
Now he was able to confirm that it was the latter, the latter, no doubt the latter.
The chill rising from his back made him wince a little.
Xie Jing quietly comforted him, and used a particularly infectious voice to ease the upheaval in his heart.
When he returned to the Earl's Palace, Ning Yufei had already been able to calm down.
He said goodbye to Xie Jing and walked home a little dejected, but before he could get close to the door, he was stopped by the sudden appearance of Jing Xing.
Ning Yu flew away, but his body had already reacted instinctively, stood up straight, put his legs together, and gave a straight military salute: "Lieutenant General!" โ
Jing Xing was dressed in a dark blue military uniform with a dark gray coat draped over his shoulders, and the misty moisture showed that he had come from the far north.
What's wrong? Ning Yufei couldn't help but think.
Jing Xing handed him a coat and said, "Come with me, Your Excellency will look for you." โ
Ning Yufei didn't think much about it and followed the fighter.
He had just sat down, and before he had time to think about what the marshal was looking for him, he was instantly shocked by Yang Ruoyun's voice in the communicator.
"Xiaofei, your grandfather, he, he died."
Passed away? Yang Qinghai is dead?
Almost instantly, Ning Yufei thought about the intermittent words of the prince he heard in the back garden of the Earl's Court that day.