Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 429 Resentment

Since childhood, Xin You has "seen" too many shocking scenes, so she was just stunned for a moment before returning to normal.

 She just clenched her hands unconsciously, but she was still affected by the picture.

 “Ayou wants to go into the palace?”

"Um."

King Xiu smiled slightly: "It just so happens that I have to go to the palace to see my father. Let's go together."

Xin You took a deep look at King Xiu and said calmly: "I have something to report to you now when I enter the palace, so I don't want others to hear it. If His Highness, King Xiu, is not in an emergency, can you come to the palace another day?"

The screen gives too little information, but if the time of entering the palace is changed, will some things not happen?

“I also have something to say to my father. It’s not convenient for others to hear what Ayou has to say, so how about I say it first?”

Xin You could see that King Xiu seemed to be discussing with her, but his attitude was very firm.

 This is irresponsible.

Walking into the palace with red walls and gold tiles, you can see the thin snow on the tops of the evergreen trees, which shine dazzlingly in the sunshine.

 “Ayou, are you cold?” King Xiu suddenly said.

Xinyou turned her head to look at King Xiu.

His face is a little pale, and because of the loss of clarity, he looks less soft and more depressed.

 “It’s not cold. I just played in the ice.”

 “Is Bingxi fun?”

“It’s fun.” Xin You lifted up the hem of her clothes. There were splashes of mud on it from playing. “Your Highness, King Xiu, do you want to try it later?”

King Xiu was startled, as if he had never thought that Xin You would make such a suggestion. He was silent for a moment and curled his lips: "I'll try it when I get the chance."

Xin You smiled and said nothing, walking forward without any hurry or slowness.

She had never seen through King Xiu's thoughts, so naturally she couldn't tell whether he listened or not.

 Hope he can listen.

　　It’s just a short journey and we’re here.

 “I’ve met my father.”

 “I have met His Majesty.”

Emperor Xingyuan asked the two of them to stand level: "Why did you come together?"

King Xiu glanced at Xinyou and replied, "I met Ayou on the road and we got together."

"What's the matter?" Emperor Xingyuan looked at Xin You when he asked.

"I will report later. Your Highness, King Xiu, please speak first. Do you need me to avoid you?"

 Hsiu Wang blurted out: "No need."

Emperor Xingyuan then turned his attention to King Xiu: "Say it."

 “My son wants to ask his father—”

"what?"

 “Ask you—”

Xin You’s expression was stagnant.

 The back of her heart was pressed against something cold and sharp, and one arm was held down hard.

Seeing this scene, the chamberlain shouted in panic: "Escort me! Hurry and **** me!"

Soon the guards poured in from the door, pointing their swords at King Xiu. Emperor Xingyuan suddenly changed his expression: "Chen Ping, what are you doing?"

King Xiu tugged at Xin You, and his tone was very calm: "My son hasn't finished what I just said."

Emperor Xingyuan walked down two steps and said, "Tell me, don't get excited."

"Father, please sit back. My son knows that his father is wise and powerful, and he is afraid of making a careless mistake."

"Okay, okay." Emperor Xingyuan stared at King Xiu closely, walked backwards and sat down slowly, "What do you want to say?"

“My son would like to ask my father, do you consider me your son in your heart?”

"Of course." Emperor Xingyuan controlled his tone, fearing to irritate King Xiu who lost his mind, "You are originally my son. Although our father and son are not close friends, the fact that you are my eldest son will never change. .Ping'er, let Ayou go, this has nothing to do with her—"

"Of course it has something to do with her!" King Xiu interrupted Emperor Xingyuan loudly, seeming to be stimulated by the sound of "Ayou", "If it weren't for Xinyou's mother, would you have turned a blind eye to me, the eldest son, for so many years?"

Emperor Xingyuan looked at such a handsome king and felt that it was too strange: "Have you been complaining about me?"

"Why don't I complain? I am also a person of flesh and blood who can feel pain and anger. Just because Queen Xin ran into my presence and left the palace, in your eyes I am no longer your son, but a thorn in your side and a thorn in your flesh. I was never born!"

"No." Emperor Xingyuan paid attention to King Xiu's hand holding the dagger and tried to explain, "No matter what, your body is full of my blood, how could I wish you had never been born -"

King Xiu sneered: "You don't have to bother to explain. At this point, what you care about is whether Ayou will be injured. As for me, I'm afraid I'm already dead in your eyes..."

Emperor Xingyuan grabbed the armrest of the throne with one hand and said, "It's my fault. I shouldn't take out my anger on you because of the matter between adults."

King Xiu smiled softly after hearing this: "It would be great if I could have said this at any time during the years since I was a child."

"It's not too late for you to listen now. Put down the dagger, and I promise not to hurt your life."

“After all, you are just afraid that I will hurt Ayou.”

Emperor Xingyuan's voice was dry: "Ping'er, you blame me for being angry with you. What about you? Do you want to be angry with Ayou because of me? You have always treated Ayou like a brother, and she is your sister!"

"Yes, she is my sister." King Xiu looked at the anxious emperor and suddenly smiled.

This smile was cold and strange, making people feel chilled in their hearts.

“When do you think I knew Ayou was my sister?”

Emperor Xingyuan was stunned for a moment, then thought back: "Before I grant you and Kou Qingqing a marriage?"

King Xiu showed a subtle smile: "Father, you are indeed wise and powerful."

After Xinyou heard this, the reason for the resistance she had in the past when King Xiu showed closeness finally found the reason.

Even if she had doubts due to repeated contacts, her sixth sense kept reminding her.

 “How did you know?”

"That's early. I accidentally bumped into a young man who hurriedly entered the east courtyard of Qingsong Bookstore after dark. Later I found out that the young man was Mr. Songling and Mr. Xin. But Miss Kou looks so similar to my father. I guess that Miss Kou and Mr. Song Ling have a shady relationship. I think it is much more likely that Mr. Song Ling and Miss Kou are the same person..."

"Is it not long after "Painted Skin" went on sale three years ago?" Xin You, who had been keeping quiet, asked.

“It seems that that day was unusual for Ayou. Was it the first time you showed yourself as Xin Mu? I’ve always been curious about what happened to you that evening.”

Xin You was pulled in front of Xiu Wang. She couldn't see his expression, but she had to admire his sensitivity.

That day was of course unusual for her. It was the day when she wanted to kill He Qingxiao.

"It doesn't matter if you don't tell. Who doesn't have secrets?" King Xiu chuckled, and his breath blew against Xinyou's ears, making her feel even more uncomfortable than the sharp weapon against her.

 “Of course, I’m just guessing.”

“So you begged to marry a Kou girl and forced Ayou to admit his identity?” When Emperor Xingyuan asked, his hands were shaking with anger.

It is absolutely ridiculous to ask for marriage even though you have clearly guessed that Ayou is his sister!

"Why should my father be angry? There is no son asking for marriage, so you are still in the dark."

Seeing that Emperor Xingyuan was feeling relieved, King Xiu sneered at the corner of his lips: "If Ayou is reluctant to admit it, I don't mind having another wife."