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Chapter 640: 428 I Will Decide Xiao Qingmu's Fate!_3

Chapter 640: Chapter 428 I Will Decide Xiao Qingmu’s Fate!_3

“Ke already mentioned it in the invitation, could it be that the Green Envoy has forgotten?”

“I have been quite forgetful lately, please speak frankly, Your Highness.” Chen Yuan’s expression turned serious, and this statement was not just casual talk; he indeed had been forgetting things often.

If it were not for the items he carried that bore records, he would have almost forgotten the Ascending Immortal Hall atop the Immortal Mountain.

Taking a deep breath, Sima Ke did not get angry but instead nodded and said,

“It’s not really a big deal, actually. I still wish to resolve some hatreds. As the saying goes, ‘It is better to resolve enmity than to keep it.’ Would it not be a win-win situation to turn past conflicts into peace?”

“Who are you referring to, Your Highness?”

Chen Yuan asked knowingly, smiling at him.

Seeing that Chen Yuan was still feigning ignorance, Sima Ke clapped his hands and said softly,

“Miss Xiao, come on out.”

Slowly walking into the hall from outside, a figure clad in black attire appeared, it was Chen Yuan’s old acquaintance, the daughter of Xiao Yusheng, Xiao Qingmu!

She looked up at Sima Ke, nodding slightly, then turned her gaze to Chen Yuan, bowed slightly, and said with a light smile,

“Green Envoy Chen, long time no see, right?”

Her eyes were very calm, showing no hint of hatred, but Chen Yuan understood all too well that the deeper the calm, the greater the hatred Xiao Qingmu harbored.

It was merely suppressed deeper within.

“Sadly, we could have met back in Changshan Prefecture, Miss Xiao. It’s just too bad you left too early to see how those Qingyun Sword Sect disciples died.”

Chen Yuan’s face wore a look of regret.

Xiao Qingmu’s hands, hidden under her sleeves, clenched tightly. She smiled but said nothing.

Moving forward to interrupt, Sima Ke looked at Chen Yuan and said,

“Green Envoy Chen, the old acquaintance I mentioned to you back in the Imperial City was Miss Xiao. This time I specifically acted as a mediator, hoping to resolve the grievances between you and the Qingyun Sword Sect.

Now that Qingmu is about to become my woman, officially leaving the Qingyun Sword Sect, why not let these old grudges dissipate with the wind?”

Chen Yuan smiled without speaking.

Sima Ke discreetly patted Xiao Qingmu’s hand and said,

“Come, Qingmu, pour a cup of tea for the Green Envoy. The Green Envoy is a magnanimous person and certainly won’t dwell on such trivial matters.”

Xiao Qingmu stared at Sima Ke for a moment, managing to squeeze out a cold smile. These grievances were caused by Chen Yuan, yet she had to be the first to bow her head.

But she endured it for now.

As long as she could make Chen Yuan let down his guard, revenge could come later. If Sima Ke were unwilling, she would still create obstacles, as long as she kept that thing from reaching Sima Ke’s hands.

Nobody dared to harm her. Moreover, although the Qingyun Sword Sect was destroyed, it was not without some remaining tricks up its sleeve; she still had some power in her hands.

Xiao Qingmu slowly moved, stepped up to the table, her hands trembling as she poured a cup of tea for Chen Yuan, then poured another for herself, raising her cup and forcing a bright smile as she said,

“Green Envoy Chen, we really don’t have much hatred between us, just the incidents with Brother Liu and Brother Gu back in the day. Now that the Qingyun Sword Sect has been destroyed by the Demon Dao villains, let everything return to dust. Qingmu only wishes to lay down these matters and sincerely serve the Fourth Prince. I hope the Green Envoy can do the same, a true gentleman lets bygones be bygones, and Qingmu would be deeply grateful.”

Chen Yuan’s expression remained calm as he looked at Xiao Qingmu, who smiled outwardly but inwardly wished to kill him, shaking his head softly and saying, “This is not just some trivial grudge. Could it be, Miss Xiao, that you truly forgot the hatred for your father’s death, the destruction of your sect?”

Xiao Qingmu’s expression tightened, forcing a smile as she said,

“That has nothing to do with the Green Envoy.”

“No, you know well in your heart that it actually has a lot to do with me, it’s just that you have kept the hatred inside. If it were someone else, perhaps they might have resolved this grudge for the sake of the Fourth Prince. Sadly, I am not someone else. Some grudges, some resentments, are embedded thorns in my heart,

and cutting weeds at their roots has always been my way of handling things.”

Chen Yuan stood up and conveyed his message through transmitted voice.

Xiao Qingmu’s expression changed instantly, and she wanted to retreat, but Chen Yuan gave her no chance. A terrifying aura of ferocity instantly enveloped Xiao Qingmu.

Binding her on the spot.

Her gaze was now filled with terror.

The Fourth Prince, Sima Ke, quickly sensed something was wrong. His face suddenly changed, and he stared at Chen Yuan, speaking in a deep voice:

“Chen, the Green Envoy, what do you intend to do?”

“What do I intend to do?” Chen Yuan, looking at Sima Ke, smiled and said,

“Of course, it’s to capture the rebel Xiao Qingmu. Today… I must also thank His Highness for delivering this person into my hands, I am profoundly grateful.”

“What rebel, Chen the Green Envoy, mind your words.”

Sima Ke was grim, with an aura enveloping him.

“The reason I came to the banquet today is because the invitation from His Highness mentioned that Xiao Qingmu might indeed be a criminal wanted by the court. Seeing her today confirmed it.”

“How come I am unaware that Miss Xiao is a criminal wanted by the court?”

“Perhaps, Your Highness has lived too long in the Capital and is out of date with the news.”

“You….”

Chen Yuan flicked his sleeve, holding a document in his hand:

“This is a Wanted Order by the fourth rank Golden Envoy, Jiang He of Qingzhou. It issues a territory-wide manhunt for remnants of Qingyun, Xiao Qingmu, being the legitimate daughter of Sect Master Xiao Yusheng of Qingyun, is especially crucial. It bears the official seal of Jiang He, does Your Highness wish to examine it carefully?”

The Wanted Order was naturally fake, but Chen Yuan had the ability to make it real!

Thus, it was real!

Sima Ke ignored the Wanted Order, his face grim as he stared at Chen Yuan:

“What if I say that today the Green Envoy cannot take Miss Xiao away?”

Chen Yuan smiled faintly:

“As an official in the service of the court, dressed in the uniform of a fourth-rank officer and chasing criminals wanted by the court is only right and proper. Does His Highness intend to commit treason?”

“You dare threaten me!”

Sima Ke’s face turned an iron blue, glaring at Chen Yuan.

“How is it a threat, Your Highness? Today I have decided upon Xiao Qingmu’s fate, and no one can change that!” Chen Yuan faced Sima Ke squarely, giving no ground.

A prince, not yet ascended to the position of Crown Prince, held no such deterrent power in Chen Yuan’s eyes.

“Chen Yuan, do you realize the consequences of your actions today?”

Chen Yuan’s expression darkened, and he spoke righteously aloud:

“No matter how severe the consequences, with a criminal before me, none can stand against my blade. As I said just now, I swear not to share the sky with evil,

this life is dedicated solely to loyal and courageous service to my country!”

“I also advise Your Highness today, do not get involved with these traitorous officials; it truly tarnishes the royal dignity. Should it reach the ears of the Emperor, unavoidable consequences will follow.

Does Your Highness understand?”

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