Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 636 - 634

Chapter 636: 634

Upon seeing the expressions of everyone, resembling those who had dined on excrement, the Third Prince felt even more delighted.

He donned a disgustingly pleased smile and said, "Sixth Prince, why isn’t Lady Rui’an making her move? Don’t you want to save the Empress Dowager?"

Shangguan Xuanyi coldly fixed his gaze on the Third Prince, "Why should I believe that you will release the Empress Dowager if we do as you command?"

The others nodded in agreement. The Third Prince evidently wanted to take some people down with him before his death!

They absolutely couldn’t agree! He was clearly insane! And a lunatic didn’t make guarantees.

From the Third Prince ordering his soldiers to execute officials of the Imperial Court, it was clear that he was the type of person who wouldn’t let others have what he couldn’t.

"A gentleman’s promise is not easily retracted! Believe it or not, it’s up to you!" The Third Prince tightened his grip slightly, causing the Empress Dowager to squeal in fright.

Hmph! Whether they believed him or not, they’d still have to do as he ordered!

"Mother!" The Emperor said worriedly.

"Empress Dowager!" Shangguan Xuanhao frowned.

The civil and military officials thought in unison: What gentleman’s promise? You are no gentleman at all! You’re a scoundrel!

Usurping the throne by killing his father, holding his elderly grandmother hostage, and forcing his brother and betrothed to attack each other with her life hanging in the balance... which of these actions was the act of a gentleman?

"Fine! We’ll stab. But honorable Third Prince, remember to release the Empress Dowager as promised." Xiao’er swiftly agreed but also didn’t fail to mock the Third Prince.

"Of course! Hurry up and make your move! I’m not the patient type!" The Third Prince moved his sword again, adding another wound onto the pitiful Empress Dowager.

"Xiao’er!" Shen Chengyao cries out disapprovingly.

What a foolish girl. How can you agree to such a thing!

Upon hearing Xiao’er’s words, Shangguan Xuanyi said, "Girl, you make the first move, otherwise I’ll struggle to commit myself."

Shangguan Xuanyi remembered the pain of once having her sword lodged in his chest, it was a pain he couldn’t inflict on her again.

So, he asked Xiao’er to stab him first. His heart was on the right side of his chest unlike most, so a stab wouldn’t cause him too much damage.

"Alright." Xiao’er agreed without hesitation.

The Third Prince scoffed at their exchange, "Such profound affection indeed!"

The Empress Dowager was slightly disgruntled, seeing Xiao’er accepting the request to stab her grandson without hesitation. Was she truly being sincere towards her grandson? If she truly cared for him, shouldn’t she have offered to be stabbed first? Without even trying to negotiate, it seemed her feelings for her grandson were far less significant than his for her.

The Emperor had no such doubts. His son stepping forward to protect his wife, wasn’t that right and proper? This was the mark of a real man! Besides, the person they were trying to save was his own grandmother. Would he let a woman lead the charge instead?

The Emperor subtly signaled to Huang Wei to rescue the Empress Dowager at the right moment.

Huang Wei subtly nodded his head in response.

Although the Empress was worried, she too thought this was appropriate.

She gave the Third Prince a look, regretting that she hadn’t killed the pest when she had the chance, so this mess wouldn’t have happened.

In the end, he was the Emperor’s biological son, and she went easy on him, fearing that the Emperor would be upset.

Turning her gaze to Chang Guiren, the Empress sneered. As the old saying goes, the barking dog never bites. The quiet one had turned on them when they least expected it!

The civil and military officials’ impression of Shangguan Xuanyi and Lady Rui’an changed, their actions proved them to be truly devoted and filial people.

Xiao’er took out a dagger from her chest. She quickly drew it, closed her eyes, and without hesitation, thrust it towards Shangguan Xuanyi’s heart.

In the sunlight, the dagger reflected a dazzling light, causing the Third Prince to squint.

The Empress quickly turned away, unable to bear the sight. After all, her son’s pain was her pain!

The Empress Dowager closed her eyes. Her grandson was so dutiful. To save her, he was willing to risk his own life!

Shen Chengyao felt a tightness in his chest: What if something happened to the Sixth Prince? What would happen to Xiao’er?

The Emperor watched the two intently without blinking. He was convinced that Lady Rui’an agreed to this outrageous request because she had a full-proof plan!

Huang Wei and Shangguan Xuanhao were staring at the Third Prince. They had to seize an opportunity to save the Empress Dowager, otherwise Shangguan Xuanyi’s sacrifice would be in vain.

Xiao’er’s dagger penetrated Shangguan Xuanyi’s chest. His purple robes quickly soaked up the blood, and a few drops fell onto the ground.

The civil and military officials stared in amazement: Lady Rui’an, does the Sixth Prince bear a grudge against you? Did you have to stab so ruthlessly? You’ve buried the whole knife in his chest!

Xiao’er pulled out the dagger.

Shangguan Xuanyi quickly covered his wound with his hand. Blood immediately seeped through his fingers.

The expression on Shangguan Xuanyi’s face remained unchanged, as if it was not his wound.

The Third Prince had a clear view, indeed a red dagger in, a white one out!

"Ha ha... good! Good! Sixth Prince, it’s your turn!"

The Third Prince noticed that Shangguan Xuanyi’s face drained of color. As if he thought nothing of this wound, he cursed in his heart: Dead man walking!

Wait and see if you can still keep your composure when you’re about to die!

Xiao’er handed the dagger to Shangguan Xuanyi.

With one hand clasped over his wound and the other holding the dagger, Shangguan Xuanyi couldn’t bring himself to push it in.

Upon seeing Shangguan Xuanyi trembling and unable to stab himself, the Third Prince was filled with joy!

"Sixth Prince, do it! If you don’t, I’m not letting the Empress Dowager go! Your sacrifice will be in vain!"

Shangguan Xuanyi didn’t look at the Third Prince. He stared at the dagger in his hand, hesitating.

He didn’t dare to try. He just couldn’t bring himself to do it!

Xiao’er watched the usually decisive Shangguan Xuanyi tremblingly hold the dagger and was dumbfounded. Big Brother, just do it! We’re still in the middle of this play. We need to keep acting! Do you know that your heart was just pierced by my dagger? You won’t survive much longer. If you keep living, suspicion will arise!

The Emperor was getting anxious. His worry stemmed from the fact that the Third Prince had yet to reveal any weakness.

If this kept up, would Shangguan Xuanyi have a chance to be saved?

"Xuanyi..." The Emperor couldn’t resist an urge to spur him on. He had the elixir to revive him. His hesitation seemed meaningless!

"Xuanyi!" The Empress also spoke out, disappointed that their son was dropping the ball at the critical moment! How resolute was Lady Rui’an!

However, Shangguan Xuanyi merely stared at the dagger in his hand, immobile.

Seeing that this was going nowhere, Xiao’er quickly took hold of Shangguan Xuanyi’s hand that held the dagger and forcefully plunged it towards her chest.

The civil and military officials were astounded by Xiao’er’s action: Lady Rui’an, you are truly courageous!

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