Xia Houying remained silent for a long time and disappeared into the darkness. His whereabouts had been exposed, and he could no longer stay in the Imperial Capital of Yusheng. Otherwise, as Xiao Man had said, he wouldn't be able to leave if he wanted to!
Xia Houying left quickly, but he didn't know that after he left, another person appeared on the empty street.
The person's androgynous face was filled with confusion. As soon as he returned, he was told that Tian Qian had recognized a master, and the new master was Xiao Man.
Then he discovered that Xia Houying had infiltrated the Imperial Capital and had been following Xiao Man, and that Xiao Man had a connection with Du Gu Man!
Yu Qianmo pinched his chin and thought carefully. In the end, he decided that he had to follow Xiao Man. Perhaps by following Xiao Man, he could find Du Gu Man!
After Xiao Man left, Si Chen looked at Nangong Yu, who was leaning against the head of the bed, with confusion in his eyes: "Your Highness, why didn't you just tell Miss Xiao that you already knew she was that person?"
"I can't say," Nangong Yu chuckled. "Xiao Man, you can't use aggressive tactics, otherwise it will only make her rebel. What this king wants to do is just let Xiao Man know that this king admires her, and that she and this king have already had intimate contact."
"But it seems from Miss Xiao's appearance that she doesn't believe His Highness admires her."
"This cannot be rushed. We are allies now, and there are many opportunities to interact. I just need to guide her to discover it herself, make her feel indebted to me, and thus pay me more attention..." Nangong Yu paused here. Who would have thought that he would also rack his brains for a woman!
"What if Miss Xiao still doesn't like Your Highness?"
Nangong Yu fell silent. He hadn't considered this possibility, or rather, he had deliberately avoided thinking about it, because he had no intention of giving Xiao Man a choice!
"This king is already hers, and it was she who forced this king, how can it be dismissed with a simple 'I don't like you'?" Nangong Yu said slowly. If Xiao Man dared to shirk responsibility, his methods would not be so gentle.
Si Chen listened, feeling that it was somewhat unreliable. At this moment, Si Ye hurried in: "Master, our people have found Xia Houying's whereabouts."
"Xia Houying, he is in the Imperial Capital?" Nangong Yu asked in a deep voice.
"Yes, our people found him tracking Miss Xiao."
Nangong Yu sat up, then picked up the clothes beside him and put them on. Although he was still weak after the poison attack, he was more afraid that Xia Houying would harm Xiao Man, and he had promised that he would never let anyone hurt Xiao Man again!
"Find his whereabouts, and this king wants to see what he intends to do by infiltrating the Imperial Capital alone!" Nangong Yu's expression was cold. If Xia Houying was targeting Xiao Man, he would make him regret it!
Xia Houying sat silently in the carriage, his expression complex.
The same moves, the same personality, even the small habits were the same: when thinking, he liked to tap the table with his fingers; when lying, he liked to stroke the bracelet on his wrist. But he had observed that Xiao Man showed no signs of disguise.
Xia Houying rubbed his temples. If Xiao Man was not Du Gu Man, then why were there so many similarities between them? Tian Qian was in her hands, Du Gu Luo guarded her, and she had deliberately let him go!
Suddenly, the carriage stopped. Xia Houying immediately picked up the Silver Dragon Red Tassel Spear placed beside him, his eyes cold, and lifted the curtain: "Nangong Yu."
Nangong Yu stood on the treetop, looking at Xia Houying indifferently. This person had infiltrated Yusheng with a purpose, and since he was leaving now, he must have accomplished his goal.
"My Imperial Capital of Yusheng is not a place you can come and go as you please!"
Xia Houying emerged from the carriage, his expression indifferent as he wiped the red tassel spear in his hand. "I've long wanted to have a good fight with you, but my young lady never allowed me to hurt you. Last time, it was ruined by someone. This time, it's just right. Let me see if you have the qualifications to receive her praise!"
Xia Houying held the red tassel spear and charged at Nangong Yu. Nangong Yu flicked his long sword, and a cold smile hooked his lips. "Overestimating yourself. If Du Gu Man were here, this king might be a little wary of you, but you, this king doesn't take you seriously!"
Nangong Yu immediately charged forward, and the two streams of energy collided, rippling outward and flinging the surrounding guards away. However, neither of them retreated, and they exerted all their strength to take each other's lives!
After dozens of rounds of fighting, Xia Houying was shocked. He vaguely felt that Nangong Yu was not using his full strength, yet he was easily suppressed by Nangong Yu. In five years, Nangong Yu had grown to an astonishing level. Even if his young lady were here, she might not be able to defeat him.
"Back then, I really shouldn't have let you leave!"
"Back then, did you let this king leave?" Nangong Yu sneered. "Do you have the ability to do that?"
Xia Houying's face darkened. "If it weren't for my young lady letting you off, do you think you would be alive today?"
"Hmph," Nangong Yu sneered. "A traitor who betrayed Du Gu Man, you probably don't have the right to speak of her here, do you?"
Xia Houying's face changed. "Who are you calling a traitor?"
"You!" Nangong Yu and Xia Houying separated, his long sword humming. "Everyone knows you are a running dog under Emperor Yunqi, and Du Gu Man, who poured all her heart into training you, died at the hands of the young emperor of Yunqi."
"My young lady is still alive!" Xia Houying said stubbornly. Even though countless people told him that Du Gu Man was dead and buried in the imperial palace, he didn't believe it!
"Self-deception!" Nangong Yu's face showed a hint of disdain. "If you don't believe it, why don't you go and see the underground palace beneath the Emperor of Yunqi's sleeping quarters? Du Gu Man's remains are in the ice coffin in the underground palace."
"Impossible!" Xia Houying roared in shock. "Absolutely impossible!"
"Impossible? Why don't you ask the Emperor of Yunqi how Du Gu Man died?"
Xia Houying shook his head incessantly. Impossible, his young lady couldn't possibly be dead. If his young lady were dead, the people of the Dark Department wouldn't have appeared. His young lady must still be alive!
Nangong Yu looked at the shocked Xia Houying and was puzzled. Did Xia Houying not know about Du Gu Man's death? Xiao Man had once said that the Xia Hou family and the Zhao family were powerful assistants trained by Du Gu Man for the Emperor of Yunqi. But judging by Xia Houying's appearance, he didn't seem like a running dog of the Emperor of Yunqi.
"Back then, Du Gu Man let this king off, and today, this king lets you off. We are even. Next time, if you dare to infiltrate the Imperial Capital again, this king will surely take your dog's life!"
Xia Houying's expression was solemn. He didn't say anything more but quickly disappeared into the night with his men. Nangong Yu watched Xia Houying and his group disappear, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. According to his investigation, Xia Houying had been investigating Xiao Man since he infiltrated the Imperial Capital. Why was he investigating Xiao Man? At the border, Xia Houying had led his men to intercept him, and it should have been the first time he saw Xiao Man!
Suddenly, Nangong Yu's expression tightened, and he turned to look not far away: "Who is it? Come out."