The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

Chapter 487 Phoenix Flying 9

At this moment, Hang Jinnian's eyes were wide open. He suddenly pulled out the knife of the guard beside him and slashed at Xiao Ruqiu fiercely, roaring: "You crazy woman, today I will make you shut up forever!"

However, just as the sharp blade was about to touch Xiao Ruqiu, Chao Yao secretly used magic, and an invisible force firmly fixed Hang Jinnian's arm.

Hang Jinnian felt as if his arm was clamped by an iron clamp and he couldn't move. He was shocked and angry, and looked at Xiao Ruqiu as if he was looking at a monster.

"The prince raises a monster, the prince raises a monster..."

Hang Jinnian murmured, "That demon is you, Xiao Ruqiu! If it weren't for you, how could I have stayed with you for several years when my wife's life and death were unknown, and how could I have given my only child, Youqi, to you, a maid, to raise."

Hang Jinnian's face flushed red, veins popped out on his forehead, his eyes were bloodshot, staring at Xiao Ruqiu, his voice became hoarse because of anger: "You bitch, you actually hurt me to such an extent!"

He struggled to break free from the invisible force. The muscles in his arms were tense and his body was shaking slightly from the effort.

"I am so blind that I was deceived by a vixen like you!"

Hang Jinnian panted and gritted his teeth and said, "Now my reputation is ruined, all thanks to you!"

His chest heaved violently, like an extremely angry beast that could pounce on Xiao Ruqiu and tear him into pieces at any time.

"Hmph!" Hang Jinnian snorted coldly, "Do you think I will still have any mercy on you? Even if you are a demon today, I will not let you off easily!"

Everyone present was terrified. The followers all turned pale, their legs went weak, and some of the timid ones even collapsed to the ground.

The doorman opened his eyes wide and opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

General Chao's face darkened when he saw this. He quickly moved to Chao Yao's side, holding her tightly behind him, and said, "We can't stay here for long. Yao'er, let's go!"

Chao Yao's face was as pale as paper and he nodded weakly.

General Chao looked at Hang Jinnian and Xiao Ruqiu warily, while supporting Chao Yao and slowly turning around.

Chao Yao's delicate body was like a withered lotus in the wind, swaying on the verge of collapse.

Her eyes were filled with exhaustion and determination, and she no longer had any attachment to the chaotic situation before her.

She lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, and each step seemed so heavy. Her slender ankles seemed unable to bear the weight of her body and trembled slightly.

Chao Yao's hair was flying in a mess in the wind, and a few strands stuck to her bloodless cheeks, adding a bit of sadness and desolation.

She tilted her head slightly, took a last look at the still roaring Hang Jinnian and the howling Xiao Ruqiu, and a self-deprecating smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

That smile was like a flash in the pan, gone in a flash, replaced by endless indifference and alienation.

With the support of General Chao, Chao Yao walked out of the hall step by step.

Her back looked lonely and determined, as if she was bidding farewell to all the unbearable things in the past.

Every step is like stepping on a broken heart, yet with a resolute courage.

As they walked further and further away, Chao Yao's thin figure finally disappeared from everyone's sight.

Hang Jinnian went crazy for a while. When he regained some sense, he was shocked to find that Chao Yao and General Chao had disappeared.

His eyes suddenly became flustered and he thought to himself that something was wrong.

General Chao holds great power, and Chao Yao is his dearest. If today's commotion creates enmity with the Chao family, it will be extremely detrimental to his position as crown prince.

Hang Jinnian suppressed his anger and regret, and shouted at the guards standing by: "What are you still standing there for? Go and bring General Chao and Chao Yao back to me!"

The guards woke up as if from a dream and quickly dispersed.

Hang Jinnian paced back and forth irritably, muttering, "What should I do, what should I do..."

He knew very well that if this matter was not handled properly and the Chao family turned against him, his position in the court would be in jeopardy.

At this time, a guard stepped forward bravely and asked cautiously, "Your Highness, how should we deal with Xiao Ruqiu?"

Hang Jinnian stopped suddenly, turned to look at Xiao Ruqiu, with a hint of ruthlessness and hesitation in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth and said, "First lock her up in the dungeon. I will make a decision after I figure out how to deal with her."

The guards received the order and were about to take Xiao Ruqiu away. But Xiao Ruqiu suddenly laughed wildly, and the laughter was shrill and desperate: "Hang Jinnian, do you think you can get rid of me like this? The grudge between you and me will never end until death!"

Hang Jinnian frowned and shouted impatiently: "Shut her mouth and take her away!"

Xiao Ruqiu was forcibly dragged away by the guards, but her curses still echoed in the hall.

Hang Jinnian waved his hands distractedly and continued to pace in the same place.

"Your Highness, this is the General's Mansion. Why don't we go back to the East Palace first?"

The eunuch who was accompanying them bravely stepped forward and asked, how could things be done this way? Even if they disagreed, they could not let the father and daughter come to see the prince!

After all, Chaoyao and the prince are husband and wife!

When Hang Jinnian heard what his father-in-law said, he was furious. He turned his head sharply, glared at his father-in-law, and shouted, "How dare you, a dog slave, come and talk too much! When is it your turn to point fingers at my affairs?"

The eunuch was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly knelt down to beg for mercy: "Your Highness, please calm down. I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong!"

Hang Jinnian was not moved at all. He stepped forward and kicked his father-in-law, cursing viciously: "You useless thing, you only know how to say discouraging words! The reason why I am in such a mess now is all because of you useless rubbish!"

The eunuch was kicked to the ground, but he didn't dare to get up. He just kept kowtowing: "Your Highness, please spare my life, Your Highness, please spare my life!"

Hang Jinnian was still not satisfied, so he kicked several more times, cursing as he kicked, "Get out! Get out of here! Stop being an eyesore!"

My father-in-law tumbled and crawled to the side, not daring to breathe.

Hang Jinnian was breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently, and his face became more gloomy.