Chapter 278 (1/2)

Chapter 278: Untitled

Translator: Atlas StudiosEditor: Atlas Studios

The Fifth Prince, Feng Wu, smiled bitterly but did not atteer lies in front withcovetously Xuanji has mobilized the entire country to ‘search' for the Crown Prince and the King of Han Do the two of you really know nothing of it?”

Meng Fuyao tilted her body backward slightly and with one hand pressed on the cabin's wall, she laughed “If I really didn't know that, ould we go ‘ you?”

“The Crown Prince and the King of Han are talented and powerful, and it is but natural that aWu paused “But I have, coincidentally, heard that someone is out to harm the two of you and has enlisted the help of many elite martial artists The Eternal Sky Clan is but an appetizer The traps and dangers that lie in front are the real hot and spicy ones”

“Apparently, the Eleventh Prince has gathered Xiao Ao Green Forest's forces in the northern borders to finish you two off in the na the bandits The people who succeed will be rewarded handsohter is also patrolling in that area She has the Ahts in her hands, similar to that of an assassination association These people are on close terround The moment you two leave the northern borders, you'll enter the territory controlled by the Ahts And beyond this territory, the Third Prince is investigating a huge case; thus, controlling the security and ar but a bunch of vicious dogs, who treat hus They have the sahts Once one lands in their hands, they are not afraid of death, they are just afraid that living is worse than death! This isfor the throne As for the palace and the others… Ah… It's like a hodgepodge, hard to recognize!”

Meng Fuyao eyeballed this prince that couldn't utter three sentences without bringing in cooking Unperturbed, she replied, “That's nothing We aren't afraid of losing face, and if all else fails, ill just return to our country”

“I' Wu's tone was terrorizing

Meng Fuyao laughed and pointed to herself in disbelief “Us? Unable to return?”

“State your intent directly, Fifth Prince,” Zhangsun Wuji interrupted

“It was the only choice I had left” Hope could be spotted in Feng Wu's eyes He bowed slightly and continued, “Let us continue our conversation in the inner cabin”

“No” Meng Fuyao rejected with a frown She hated small, narrow spaces with a passion, and thus, refused his offer directly “Other than the top five elite masters, the people who could eavesdrop on our conversation and not be found out have not been born yet Just say whatever you want to with a peace of mind”

“Very well” Feng Wu deliberated for a ht for the throne in Xuanji has always been known as the st all countries Last suets progressively worse by the day Who is to inherit the throne beca issue in court The Empress demanded her children be selected, noble Consort insisted on her child while Consort Xian requested it to be her son The three parties fought relentlessly for close to half a year, and in that period of time, many princes and princesses died Last winter, His Majesty's illness was at its worse, and he finally decreed the emperor to take over the throne However, he kept the identity of the next emperor a secret—he only mentioned that it would be a princess Naturally, the officials are worried, but according to our rules, the new eht now, the situation is precarious, and there are still a few more months before she can be coronated His Majesty did not reveal her identity, s have settled a little”

“Then one day, after my wife came home from the palace, she wantedCity I had no idea as happening but judging by her anxious expressions, I insisted that we leave together But she said she had to go to the palace in theWe then promised to meet in a pavilion ten ates lock and leave together”

At this point, Feng Wu revealed a pained expression Meng Fuyao and Zhangsun Wuji exchanged a glance They both knew that he probably waited in vain for her

Indeed, Feng Wu continued “That night, I waited till the h in the sky, till the break of dawn but did not even li and knocked me unconscious Afterward, I tried to quietly contact some people I knew in the capital in attempts to scout for her information But still, I couldn't find her, dead or alive”

He turned away as a tear rolled down the corner of his eyes A long, silent sigh escaped his lips Forcing himself to smile, he turned back “Excusecouple, and this is known by everyone in Tong City My wife cahter of a minor official – and the ie with sorade Back then, I had painstakingly insisted on this e I had no support from my mother's faainstFa who took pity on us and adopted etmarried to me She did not once enjoy the fortunes of the iot mocked and ridiculed on many occasions by our sisters-in-law The Empress and noble Consorts disliked her too The wives of the other princes were only required to enter the palace twice a week, chatting and gossiping during their visit On the other hand, she frequently entered the palace to serve the Es that the maids and eunuchs do… When the rest of theiven a seat… standing around to serve them…”

Feng Wu went on incessantly, his thin face warped with pain in his heart “I aood life… Every ti on excitedly about the fun things and delicious food she had in the palace I always believed that she enjoyed herself in the palace if not for witnessing it myself accidentally…”