Seeing that Lian Xiang had run out of ideas, Jin Yan touched his chin and said, "Why don't I give the city lord a clear way out?"

Lian Xiang seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw. He looked at Jin Yan and saw that she didn't seem to be joking, so he asked, "What clear way?"

Jin Yan raised a cunning smile, "Why don't you come with me to the Imperial City to see the Emperor and explain this matter clearly..."

"Do you think I'm a three-year-old child?" Lian Xiang frowned, as if he was making fun of me. "What's the difference between this and turning yourself in?"

Jin Yan chuckled, "Don't be impatient, I haven't finished yet." She pretended to be mysterious, "Yu Jinghuai played with you like this, don't you want revenge? I have enough evidence to prove that he is unworthy of his position, and you took the initiative to report it. I am begging for you, and the emperor will definitely give you a lighter sentence."

Lian Xiang looked at Jin Yan in disbelief, "Can you be so kind?"

Jin Yan sneered, "I have an irreconcilable relationship with Prince Yu's Mansion. I am willing to try any method to make their life difficult. My master and I have made great contributions in controlling the flood. I can ask for a gold medal for you to avoid death, provided that you show your sincerity."

Lian Xiang was stunned. He thought carefully for a moment, then slowly raised his head and said, "I hope you are not lying to me."

As he spoke, he turned the turntable on the wall, and the hanging machine slowly rose up, and they felt that it was ready to move.

Lian Xiang released the three people, but he did not slack off. He knelt in front of the three people with a flick of his clothes, "I am sorry for the offense. Please forgive my ignorance."

Shangguan Yi stepped forward and helped Lian Xiang up. "You were also deceived. Tell me, what kind of deal did you have with Yu Jinghuai?"

Lian Xiang finally heaved a sigh of relief. "The prince and I are old acquaintances. We knew each other before the prince had a fiefdom. I can be considered as the prince's retainer. After the prince was granted a fiefdom, I was also given an official position. However, the king knew about our relationship before he took office, so he sent me to Linggao City to be the city lord."

"The prince has been very kind to me, and I have done a lot for him over the years. Regarding the flood this time, the prince ordered me to intercept the envoys. His purpose was to have the prince lead his troops here to make a formality. All I had to do was cooperate with the prince. Unexpectedly, the emperor secretly sent two envoys to deal with it. When I received the news, the flood issue had already been resolved. I was afraid that the matter would be exposed, so I went to the inn to intercept the two of you."

The three of them looked at each other and saw what was going on in each other's eyes. Jin Yan asked again, "Did Yu Jinghuai use the same old trick again this time? Did he ask you to kill us too?"

Lian Xiang nodded, lowered his head and didn't dare to look at the three people. He continued, "The prince specifically mentioned how powerful you are and ordered me to deal with you as soon as possible. I thought of this altar. Only in this way can we catch you all in one fell swoop."

"In fact, I hesitated. After all, you heard what the housekeeper said. The people saw you enter the city lord's mansion with great fanfare. If something really happens here, I will also be responsible. But I have no other choice but to take a risk and give it a try. I will repay the prince for his kindness."

Shangguan Yi put away his fan and asked in confusion, "Knowing that it is difficult for Prince Yu's Mansion to recover now, how could you bear to betray your master?"

Lian Xiang didn't say anything, but Feng Hanyun took over the conversation, "He doesn't have much time left."

Lian Xiang looked at Feng Hanyun and clenched his fists in his sleeves. "Yes, I had planned to fulfill the favor of the prince, and then resign so that I could find a way for my son to live. I don't ask him to be rich or inherit his father's business, but I just hope that he can live in peace."

Shangguan Yi carefully searched for the people he knew in his mind, but couldn't find Lian Xiang's son, so he asked, "What's your son's name?"

Lian Xiang showed a proud expression, "My son's name is just a foreign character, and he is now working under the young prince. The prince treats him well, and he has been promoted to the chief general and has become the young prince's confidant."

[Oh my god, his son is not Yuyang, right? Isn't this a narrow road for enemies? 】

Jin Yan touched his nose and asked, "Could it be that the Prince Yu's Mansion also gave him a surname?"

Lian Xiang blinked his eyes. "Was he given a surname?" He laughed. "My son has really made great progress. This is a great honor for our Lian family."

Jin Yan covered his mouth, [Could it really be Yu Yang? I can't let him know that I killed Yu Yang myself, otherwise this guy will definitely die with me. ]

Feng Hanyun chuckled and said, "If he really gave him a surname, would he not tell you, his biological father?"

Lian Xiang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "My son is not that outstanding. As long as he is still alive, he can continue the family line for my Lian family."

[Thinking about it, it could really be Yu Yang. Unfortunately, even if he were alive, he wouldn't be able to carry on the family line. After all, Yu Yang is a dead eunuch. ]

Jin Yan coughed a few times to ease the embarrassment, "City Lord, have you thought it over? Do you want to come with us to the Imperial City to meet the Emperor?"

Lian Xiang lowered his eyes and thought for a moment. "Forget about meeting the emperor. Lian Xiang is willing to wait for the emperor's decree here. I hope the envoy will forgive me for what I did."

"Master! Master, something's wrong!" the butler shouted loudly outside.

Lian Xiang realized something was wrong, and said hurriedly, "Follow me, three of you. Something might have happened."

The three followed Lian Xiang's footsteps and walked out. They saw the butler in a panic, sweating profusely, and obviously running back. Just when Shangguan Yi thought that something had happened to his people, the butler saw Lian Xiang and said immediately, "There is a group of soldiers outside who specifically want to see the envoy. If you don't go out, I'm afraid they will come to kill you."

Lian Xiang was still calm. He immediately asked, "What is your name?"

The butler thought for a moment, "He said his name was Yuchuan."

Lian Xiang was shocked, "Could it be the prince's men?"

"Master, don't think about it. If you don't go out and take a look, they will really rush in."

Lian Xiang hurriedly followed the housekeeper to go out and take a look, while the three people behind him were all smiling. Yuchuan came to the door so quickly that Jin Yan thought Yuchuan had left long ago.

Shangguan Yi sighed as he walked out, "Jin Yan, I didn't expect that everything was under your control."

Jin Yan did not comment, "Yuchuan arrived at a timely moment. Fortunately, I was smart and knew to expose myself to the people before coming. On the one hand, I could gain a trump card for myself, and on the other hand, I could ask acquaintances to help me. There are clues to follow. I am really smart."

[I thought the people who came to help would be from the Dragon Clan, but I forgot that Yuchuan didn't leave either. ]

Feng Hanyun raised his eyebrows. It turned out that Jin Yan didn't know that Yuchuan would come to rescue him. It was really a coincidence.

When they arrived at the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, they saw Yuchuan and the Fuhu Army surrounding the City Lord's Mansion. After seeing who came out, Yuchuan was surprised and said, "Miss Yan, Miss Feng, it's you." When he saw Shangguan Yi, he took a breath and said, "Why is Shangguan Yi here too?"

Lian Xiang looked at Yuchuan and then at the three people behind him, then he realized that Yuchuan was not from Prince Yu's Mansion, but was here to look for the envoy.

"General, are you here to look for the envoy?"

Yuchuan looked at Lianxiang, "Are you the Lord of Linggao City? I heard that the two people behind you are the ones who came to control the flood. I am their friend, so I should meet them."

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like