Chapter 385: Explanation

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Feng Tianlan didnt answer but countered, Its been a long time since youve gone back, hasnt it?

Xiao Jingye looked at his calm demeanor, suppressed his anxiety, and smirked nonchalantly. Dont try to get information from me. My mothers health has never been great, but its not as bad as you make it sound. Shes always been like this, so dont try to deceive me.

How long has it been since you contacted anyone from the Yun Palace? Feng Tianlan continued to inquire.

Xiao Jingye pursed his lips. Not long, I got in touch a few days ago.

However, deep down, he was far from as calm as he appeared.

Feng Tianlan raised an eyebrow, Is that so? Could it be that my information is incorrect? Or perhaps the Yun Palace doesnt just have a consort?

Xiao Jingyes expression darkened.

His father, the king, had only loved his mother. In the entire w.a.n.g Mansion, there was only one mistress!

This guy, he couldnt hold back his words!

Feng Tianlan turned to Gu Qingluan and said, It seems like he wont reveal anything about Yin Qings background. Staying here is just a waste of time. Lets go.

Gu Qingluan, who had just heard their conversation, guessed Feng Tianians intention and nodded in agreement. Yes, lets think of a way to lure him out.

The two turned and left without hesitation.

Xiao Jingye watched their retreating figures, his handsome young face expressionless.

As he saw them about to disappear around the corner, he finally couldnt contain himself. Stop! Tell me clearly! Whats wrong with my mother?

Feng Tianlan and Gu Qingluan exchanged glances.

This guy was quite clever, and he was able to hit his enemys sore spot.

Feng Tianlan turned around and looked at Xiao Jingye from a distance. Are you willing to talk now?

First, tell me about my mothers condition.

Feng Tianlan explained, Consort Yun has always had a delicate const.i.tution, but with Prince Yuns favor, there werent many issues. However, half a month ago, there was an a.s.sa.s.sin in the Yun Palace. Consort Yun was injured while trying to save Prince Yun. The weapon used by the a.s.sa.s.sin was poisoned. Given Consort Yuns health, she couldnt have survived the night. Prince Yun used a sacred-grade elixir to save her life, but it was just a temporary measure. Theyve called in numerous doctors, but none have been able to save her. At the moment, it seems she has only a few days left.

No, this cant be true! Xiao Jingye refused to believe it.

If you dont believe it, you can ask the envoys from Dingyang Kingdom when they arrive, Feng Tianlan replied, his thin lips curling slightly, his voice ice-cold. It will take at least ten days for the envoys from Dingyang Kingdom to reach Tianjing. By the time they arrive, Consort Yun should have pa.s.sed away.

Xiao Jingye could wait, but could he endure it?

He had the option not to believe, but the consequences could be grave.

Xiao Jingyes eyes unknowingly turned red. He rushed to the cell door and grabbed the iron bars. Let me out! Call someone to release me immediately! I want to go back and see my mother!

Feng Tianlan asked calmly, How much do you know about Yin Qing?

Xiao Jingyes grip on the bars tightened, and he seemed to be struggling.

After a moment, he replied slowly, I dont know much about him. Yin Qing, the Saint, came to me voluntarily. Although 1 found it strange, 1 thought there was nothing worth fussing about. Even if there was, getting a Saint as a bodyguard was a great deal no matter how you looked at it.

How long has he been by your side? Gu Qingluan inquired.

Not long, just a few months.

Is there anything peculiar about him?

Xiao Jingye pondered. If 1 were to mention something unusual, sometimes he would disappear for a while. He claimed it was for personal matters. Although he served me, hes a Saint, and I couldnt keep a tight leash on him.

Do the both of you have a place to stay in Tianjing City?

Xiao Jingye nodded and provided them with the address of the place they had previously stayed.

Then, the two of them asked him a few more questions.

Most of Xiao Jingyes answers were inconclusive.

As he had mentioned, he knew too little about Yin Qing.

Oh, 1 suddenly remembered something!