The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 486 Phoenix Flying 8

In the face of this sudden astronomical phenomenon and the rumors everywhere, Hang Jinnian was like an ant on a hot pan, running around in a panic.

He knew very well that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to him. If he could not reverse it quickly, his position as crown prince might be lost.

Under this high pressure, Hang Jinnian first thought of Chao Yao and General Chao.

He hurried to the General's Mansion with a group of followers.

When he arrived at the gate of the general's mansion, Hang Jinnian didn't even bother to tidy up his messy clothes, and shouted loudly that he wanted to see Chao Yao and General Chao.

Seeing him in such a miserable state, the doorman felt disdainful but did not dare to neglect him and hurried in to report.

When Chao Yao and General Chao heard Hang Jinnian's arrival in the main hall, they looked at each other, and a complicated look flashed in their eyes.

He snorted coldly at the general: "He finally remembered us now."

Chao Yao frowned slightly and said in a cold tone: "Let's see why he came here this time."

Hang Jinnian was brought into the main hall. When he saw Chao Yao and General Chao, he stepped forward quickly with a flattering smile on his face and said anxiously, "Father-in-law, Yao'er, I'm afraid the current situation is not good for us!"

Chao Yao almost laughed out loud. Before it was "they", now it is "us".

General Chao's face darkened and he said, "Your Highness, this is very strange. No matter how unfavorable the situation is, what does it have to do with us?"

When Hang Jinnian heard this, the smile on his face froze, and then he straightened his back, put on a prince's posture, and said: "Father-in-law, don't forget that the honor and disgrace of this palace is also closely related to the General's Mansion."

Chao Yao sneered, "Your Highness, you are really arrogant. I was just dealing with a maid who didn't know the rules, but you went against me. Now that you've encountered problems, you remember that we are husband and wife?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Hang Jinnian's face, and he hurriedly said, "Yao'er, I was wrong. I was confused at the beginning. I shouldn't have been so unhappy with you for a maid. Now the situation is urgent. If you and I can't work together, I'm afraid we will all suffer."

Chao Yao turned his head away, coughed a few times, and his face became paler: "Your Highness, you admitted your mistake too late. You made me so angry. Do you think that a few words of apology can solve the problem?"

Hang Jinnian looked at General Chao again and bowed deeply: "Father-in-law, I did act absurdly before, and I hope you will be magnanimous. Now if I lose the position of crown prince, the Chao family will inevitably be implicated. As long as you and Yao'er are willing to help me, I will repay you double in the future."

He crossed his arms across his chest, unmoved, "Your Highness, how can I believe your empty words?"

Hang Jinnian was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead, and continued: "Father-in-law, I can sign a document. If I go against what I said today in the future, I will be condemned by thousands of people."

However, General Chao and Chao Yao remained silent, and the atmosphere in the hall became increasingly solemn.

Chao Yao's body was trembling, as if she was exhausted, and the maid beside her hurried forward to support her.

Seeing this, Hang Jinnian became even more anxious, but he didn't know how to make them change their minds.

Seeing that General Chao and Chao Yao were still unmoved, Hang Jinnian gritted his teeth and shouted to the followers behind him: “Bring the people up!”

Several followers pushed Xiao Ruqiu, who was covered in injuries, in.

Xiao Ruqiu's hair was messy like dead grass, hanging lifelessly on her shoulders. Her face was covered with tear marks and crisscrossing scars. Her originally pretty face now looked extremely embarrassed.

She was pushed into the hall, staggering, her body so weak that she seemed like she could be blown down by a gust of wind.

His eyes were filled with fear and helplessness, and tears kept flowing from his red and swollen eye sockets.

Xiao Ruqiu's lips trembled, and he shouted in a hoarse and desperate voice: "Your Highness, how could you do this to me! I am sincere to you, but you are so cruel!"

She looked around desperately, trying to find a trace of sympathy, but all she got was indifference and disgust.

Hang Jinnian ignored her completely and looked at her with indifference, as if he was looking at a worthless object.

He pointed at Xiao Ruqiu expressionlessly and said, "Father-in-law, Yao'er, I brought this Xiao Ruqiu here. She has offended me before, but I will let you deal with her today to show my sincerity."

Xiao Ruqiu raised his head weakly, his eyes filled with fear and despair.

Her body was shaking constantly, and she cried out in tears, "Your Highness, how can you be so heartless! I have given so much to you, but you want to throw me away like garbage."

She turned her head and looked at Chao Yao, a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "Chao Yao, don't be complacent! Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince handed me over today, it's just a temporary measure. He doesn't have you in his heart at all, he just needs the power of your Chao family!"

Then, she looked at Hang Jinnian again and shouted at the top of her lungs: "Your Highness, are all those vows you made to me false? You said you would protect me, but now you are pushing me into the abyss! What's so good about Chao Yao, this sickly person, that you deserve to treat me like this?"

When Hang Jinnian heard what Xiao Ruqiu said, his face instantly turned gloomy, and he shouted angrily: "Bitch! Stop talking nonsense here! How can you question my decision!" He stepped forward and raised his hand as if to hit Xiao Ruqiu.

Chao Yao sneered, his eyes full of mockery, and said in a weak but firm voice: "Xiao Ruqiu, do you think that this kind of provocation can cause a rift between me and the prince? You are too naive. I have already experienced the fickleness of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so why would I care about your crazy words."

He glared at the general and shouted, "Shut up! It's disgraceful to make such a noise in the general's mansion!"

The followers in the hall lowered their heads in fear, not daring to breathe.

"fickle?"

Xiao Ruqiu paused, then suddenly burst into laughter as if he had suddenly realized something.

"Yes! How heartless! You were half-dead in order to protect him, and he was hanging out with me during the five years when you were recovering from your injuries and your life or death was unknown. Hahahaha..."

Xiao Ruqiu laughed more and more crazily, and tears mixed with the stains on his face flowed freely.

"Chaoyao, do you think you won? Hang Jinnian is a heartless and ungrateful person! Even if you help him, he will abandon you sooner or later!"

She laughed and pointed at Hang Jinnian and Chao Yao, her body shaking violently with excitement.

Hang Jinnian's face turned pale, and he roared angrily: "Shut her mouth!"

The followers rushed forward and tried to cover Xiao Ruqiu's mouth.

Chao Yao’s face became paler and paler, his body swayed, and he almost fainted.

The maid beside her held her tightly, calling out anxiously, "My queen, my queen!"

General Chao was so angry that he trembled all over, pointing at Hang Jinnian and scolding, "Look at what you have done! How could my Chao family have anything to do with such a heartless person like you!"

Hang Jinnian was also panicked at this time, and hurriedly said: "Father-in-law, calm down, this crazy woman is talking nonsense, don't believe it!"

Xiao Ruqiu struggled to break free from his followers and continued to shout, "Nonsense? General Chao, think about it carefully. When has Hang Jinnian not done anything for his own benefit?"

The main hall was in chaos at this time. Xiao Ruqiu's crazy shouting, Hang Jinnian's panicked explanation, General Chao's angry rebuke, Chao Yao's weakness, and the followers' flustered behavior formed a chaotic and heart-wrenching scene.