Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 316 - 315: From then on, this name became his taboo

Chapter 316: Chapter 315: From then on, this name became his taboo

Qin Xiao limped into the room.

His leg had been destroyed in the battle at Phoenix Mountain, the bones shattered to pieces.

He’d seen countless doctors, and all the Imperial Physicians had taken a turn examining him, but to no avail.

This leg was thoroughly useless now.

Feng Yexuan, supported by Leng Ji, sat up and leaned against the headboard.

Watching how Qin Xiao walked, his eyes darkened, "Still no improvement?"

"I’ve given up."

Qin Xiao seemed like it was no big deal, as if he didn’t care at all.

Leng Ji and Liujin didn’t know quite what to feel.

The gallant and handsome man of the past was now a cripple.

Even if he appeared optimistic and unconcerned, everyone knew the truth—his life had already turned bleak.

"Why are you looking at me with such eyes? Aren’t I still alive and well? It’s your Prince, on the other hand, perfectly fine one moment, then spitting blood and fainting the next, truly a sight for sore eyes."

Qin Xiao grinned, limping over to the side of the bed and pulling up a chair to sit.

"Come, let’s take a look at this delicate and fragile beauty to see if he really is so weak that he can’t even let go of a woman."

"General Qin!" Leng Ji glared at him.

Although his leg was pitiable, that comment, was he looking for death?

"Rest assured, your Prince isn’t as fragile as you think."

Qin Xiao leaned back in the chair, the limp in his leg truly made walking exhausting.

He waved his hand.

Leng Ji glanced at Feng Yexuan, and upon seeing the Prince nod, he and Liujin left the room, closing the door behind them.

"Beyond hope?" Feng Yexuan glanced sideways at Qin Xiao’s leg.

"Yeah." Qin Xiao nodded.

The most skilled Imperial Physician in the palace had examined him.

Since there was no hope, he stopped thinking about it.

"Qiu Qinghai has been captured. The Emperor hasn’t made a move, and not a whisper of it has come from the Prince Residence."

Qin Xiao met his gaze, lowering his voice, "Although the Emperor wants to find out who’s behind the Medicine Man Corps, he’s just as wary of you. Who will eventually take control of Beiming Country remains an open question."

"At a time like this, you indulge yourself in romantic entanglements, are you truly willing to give up the kingdom?"

Feng Yexuan stayed silent.

Qin Xiao felt uneasy, "Bro, you’re not going to turn out like your Loyal Uncle, are you? All love and no interest in the kingdom? Don’t scare me, man!"

Feng Yexuan continued to stay quiet, his face ghastly pale and looking quite unwell.

Qin Xiao let out a frustrated breath, "Even if you wanted to be like your uncle, the beauty has to be willing to go along with it."

"Qin Xiao!" Feng Yexuan’s gaze darkened, his voice suddenly cold as ice.

"I know, I know, I won’t talk about how Chu Qianli dumped you."

"Never mention that woman’s name again!" Feng Yexuan’s cold gaze swept towards him.

The formidable inner strength made Qin Xiao’s breath chaotic in an instant.

He hurriedly protested, "I’m crippled! Don’t bully me, you bastard!"

Feng Yexuan’s gaze retracted, the overwhelming inner strength that nearly choked Qin Xiao finally dissipated.

But Feng Yexuan coughed lightly, coughing up a strand of blood.

Qin Xiao was really helpless, "See, you get angry and hurt yourself again. What’s the point, that woma... "

Forget it, he dared not utter the name Chu Qianli again, to avoid being killed by this guy.

"Anyway, beauties from all nations are flocking for your selection, why hang yourself on one tree?"

"This time, the Emperor has broadened the scope and lets you set the rules for selection himself. He, too, wants to mend relations with you,"

"Now you truly are the favorite of thousands, the only thing left is for you to take over Jiangshan," Qin Xiao said, still subconsciously lowering his voice.

After all, it was somewhat a "greatly unorthodox" topic.

"But you also need to know that just as the Emperor wishes to get along with you, he also wishes to maintain good relations with Prince He. He doesn’t want to offend either side and hopes to restrain both,"

"If you don’t make an effort, Jiangshan might indeed fall into Prince He’s hands,"

"Do you think I covet that title?" Feng Yexuan snorted coldly.

His life was on the battlefield.

If the Emperor could continue to reign for decades, allowing him to return to the frontier to protect the country, he would be willing.

The constant strife at court was never-ending.

One in such a position would always be trapped by these worldly affairs.

He actually had no desire to be Emperor.

"But what if, the Medicine Man Corps were truly trained by Prince He? Do you really want to watch such a cruel and inhumane Prince He ascend to the throne of a country?"

Having known each other for so many years, Qin Xiao was well aware that Feng Yexuan’s ambition lay not in the court.

But his concern for the common people, that was undeniable.

"If Beiming Country falls into the hands of a tyrant, in the future, to consolidate his power, he will inevitably harm those loyal and good who disagree with him. Is this what you want to see?"

"Your people will also live in dire straits, never to see peace!"

In the end, Qin Xiao put forth Feng Yexuan’s most concerning point, "Prince He is belligerent. If he were to become the Emperor of Beiming Country, he would surely send Beiming’s soldiers to constant warfare, an endless cycle of slaughter."

Seeing Feng Yexuan clench his fists, Qin Xiao knew that he truly cared.

"Yexuan, as long as there’s war, the people will suffer. Prosperity or decline, it’s always the common folk that bear the brunt. You understand, don’t you?"

Of course, Feng Yexuan understood.

Over the years, the Emperor, taking advice from the Loyal Brother, had frequently gone to war with neighboring minor countries.

To expand the territory, the people living on the frontiers suffered immensely.

His political views were different from that of the Emperor and Prince He.

He advocated for peace.

If an enemy invaded, of course, they had to be repelled.

But if other nations were at peace with you, why invade them?

Without war, people could live and work in peace and contentment.

"So, Yexuan, with the Emperor now seriously ill..."

Of course, this fact was known to many, but none dared to speak openly about it.

Qin Xiao’s voice dropped even lower: "The surface of the court is calm right now, but as the Emperor’s illness worsens, it will soon become a bloody storm."

"The Emperor admires your talent and Prince He’s ambition, but by now, the Emperor must be very conflicted himself. You see he doesn’t even ask about the Medicine Man issue with Prince He, which should tell you the Emperor is biased."

"At this time, you must consolidate your military power and influence; otherwise, once Prince He ascends, you and your soldiers will never have peace."

Feng Yexuan said nothing, and Qin Xiao did not continue.

But he knew that Feng Yexuan was listening.

He might not care about his own life, but Prince Xuan cherished his soldiers dearly.

After a long while, Feng Yexuan finally looked at him and said expressionlessly, "State your purpose clearly."

Qin Xiao’s heart jolted. Their Prince Xuan was finally back!

"My grandfather... as you know, he’s somewhat stubborn and unwilling to take sides, but he commands many disciples with widespread connections," Qin Xiao said earnestly. "If you could persuade him to join your side, it would be the strongest and most powerful support for your great cause!"

"Of course, there’s also the selection of consorts. Could you choose a powerful lady? I mean, one with a strong backing,"

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