Consort of a Thousand Faces

Chapter 506 (2): Devour (unedited)

Xie Liuli slightly shifted her gaze, but when she noticed Feng Changqing, her body stiffened. A moment later, she bit her lips and began kowtowing with no regards for anything. “My brother isn’t willing to receive treatment. He just wants to see Zhen Yu once. I beg of you...”

“I can’t do anything if Commandery Prince Xie longs only for death.” Su Xi-er turned to leave without any hesitation.

However, she had only taken a few steps when she heard Xie Liuli’s bleak cry from behind. “My brother has committed heinous crimes. I’ll bear his sins in his stead.” She stood up and dashed towards a pillar.

Shock flickered across Feng Changqing eyes as he swiftly grabbed hold of her.

“Let go of me! I want to die in my brother’s stead!” Xie Liuli struggled in his arms.

Su Xi-er felt a headache coming to her. It must really be Xie Yun’s fortune from his past life for him to have such a younger sister.

“Commandery Princess, the Commandery Prince definitely won’t be able to see Zhen Yu after he harmed her. It’s useless even if you die before the entrance of the Prince Hao Residence. You might as well threaten your brother with your death to accept treatment.”

“Princess Consort, my brother can let everything go. You are clever; I know you have a way for him to accept treatment. I beg of you.”

I know it’s very shameless of me to say such things now, but I really don’t want to lose my family. I’m even willing to exchange Elder Brother’s life with my death.

Seeing how persistent she was, Feng Changqing couldn’t help but say, “Princess Consort, you should make a trip to the Commandery Prince Residence. If Commandery Prince Xie has really let everything go, it can be considered a good matter for Prince Hao.”

Defeating the other party by attacking them psychologically without wasting a single soldier is a very impressive tactic, and this is something the Eldest Imperial Princess is best at.

Su Xi-er contemplated for a while, and finally relented under Xie Liuli’s constant imploring. “Alright, I’ll make a trip to the Commandery Prince Residence.”

Only when Su Xi-er had left in the horse carriage did a guard enter the main courtyard to inform Pei Qianhao, causing the latter to be annoyed.

This woman! Why does she have to bother about this matter? And now she’s even interfering all the way to the Commandery Prince Residence!

Hence, he quickly left the residence and leapt onto a horse to follow Su Xi-er.

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In the main courtyard of the Commandery Prince Residence, Su Xi-er saw many imperial physicians kneeling across the place; even Situ Lin was here.

Situ Lin had just learnt of Xie Yun accidentally tumbling down the mountain, and he had immediately rushed here with a large group of imperial physicians. However, Xie Yun was unwilling to accept treatment, and he even started burning with a fever.

Upon noticing Su Xi-er, Situ Lin greeted her. “Imperial Aunt.”

“Mmm, I’ll go in and take a look.” Su Xi-er walked into the main room and saw Xie Yun covered in blood as he lied on the bed. He feebly raised his hand and wanted to get down from the bed.

“Zhen Yu will be happy if you die.”

Despite his severe injuries, Xie Yun was still conscious. His eyes were filled with pain and sorrow upon hearing Zhen Yu’s name.

“Commandery Prince, letting go is the best option, regardless of whether it’s Zhen Yu or power.”

I’m a callous person. I don\'t care about whether Xie Yun lives or dies. I came here simply to take his power away. Without Xie Yun, things will be much smoother for A-Jing in court.

“I have been fighting for power all my life, and I’m now tired.” Xie Yun closed his eyes.

As he had lost an excessive amount of blood, his body was gradually growing ice-cold. At the boundary between life and death, he had finally understood what was truly important to him.

Suddenly, he found himself envying Pei Qianhao. He has everything, be it power, status or beauty. He can dote on Su Xi-er however he likes.

“If you’re tired, then let things go. Many people will be happy if you die, apart from your younger sister.” Su Xi-er slowly stated. She even sat down and poured herself a cup of tea.

“Xie LIuli has someone she likes; he can take care of her.” However, no one likes me. After fighting for power all the way until now, although I wield much power, Pei Qianhao has recently been silently devouring my power.

A sudden noise came from outside the room, following which the door was pushed open, and Pei Qianhao walked in with a frigid and harsh aura.

Xie Yun chuckled. “Prince Hao really dotes on Su Xi-er.”

“Of course, women should be doted on.” Pei Qianhao’s voice suddenly grew cold. “Hand over your military power, and take Zhen Yu away.”