Silent Lover (The Silent Concubine) - Chap 114
Chapter 114 – Resorting to Extreme Measures
Chapter 114 – Resorting to Extreme Measures
Shen Yu looked steadily at Princess Yao Jia, who was emotionally agitated and hurling insults at him. This scene was not unfamiliar to him. When he was young in the Wang Mansion, he once happened to encounter Shen Ruo Fei, who also harbored such hatred towards him and commanded a few wicked servants to beat him up…
Suddenly, Shen Yu understood his mother’s painstaking efforts. Just as his mother had said, “My child is not at fault, but human hearts are treacherous. When they see someone much better than themselves, they will always envy and seek to destroy. His appearance is his fault…”
This is probably what they mean by “human nature is inherently evil” in books… Shen Yu walked out of the Buddha’s pagoda. Fortunately, the people in the palace didn’t like him, so he could take advantage of the chaos to escape from here…
Seeing him behaving strangely like a zombie, Princess Yao Jia, feeling instinctively fearful, moved aside without a word…
“That monster finally left.” Princess Yao Jia breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s best if he’s killed by those Zhenbei soldiers!”
The palace was vast, and Shen Yu had never moved around much. He didn’t know which path led to the palace gate, so he could only go with the flow and follow the eunuchs and palace maids fleeing for their lives…
Ahead was the magnificent Golden Luang Palace, seemingly not too far from the main gate of the palace…
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Inside the hall, Jun Xuanxiao, clad in blood-red battle armor, stood in the center, while Xiao Xiye sat on the Nine Dragon Throne. The imperial crown was nowhere to be seen, and the golden armor was stained with much blood. Xiao Xiye sat up straight, maintaining the dignity of the last imperial family member as much as possible, trying not to show any signs of defeat…
“Xuanxiao, it seems that I have overestimated myself. I thought… with twenty thousand elite soldiers, how could I lose to you?!” Xiao Xiye’s voice was still gentle and noble, but it lacked the confidence and assurance of before, with a hint of dullness in his eyes…
“The emperor is raised in comfort and luxury, of course, he cannot compare to my years of tempering in the bitter cold of the northern territory.” Jun Xuanxiao nodded. “Yes, born in hardship, died in ease. When you and I were young, we were originally equally proud and arrogant… Heh, now that you’ve won, this kingdom is yours, and naturally, you will sit on the Dragon Throne.”
Jun Xuanxiao stood up and walked down the steps…
Xuanxiao, it’s such a small kingdom, it’s not worth letting me bleed and suffer. Think about the previous dynasties, the Western expedition to Persia, the Northern expedition to the Xiongnu, the Eastern conquest of Goryeo, emissaries from all directions! Now, the territory is only a third of the previous dynasty’s.
What is there to fight for?” Xiao Xiye was stunned for a moment.
“I am incompetent, exhausted all my efforts, and guarded this small piece of land, but I couldn’t even match you, the Prince Zhenbei…” “You have ambitions bigger than mine. Go ahead, in the future, you will be the one to dominate the world.”
Jun Xuanxiao raised the sword in his hand, and after a moment, he sheathed it…
“You may leave now.”
Xiao Xiye widened his eyes: “You’re not going to kill me?!”
“You and I once entrusted each other’s backs on the battlefield. Last time, I intentionally let myself be captured by you, and you didn’t kill me. I, Jun Xuanxiao, do not owe anyone any favors. You can take your harem and soldiers with you.”
Jun Xuanxiao turned around to leave, and Xiao Xiye roared angrily, shaking the Golden Luang Palace with waves of echoes…
Jun Xuanxiao! Xiao Xiye’s eyes were bloodshot. “Might makes right, I admit it! But you don’t have to humiliate me like this! I don’t need your old affections and pity!
Jun Xuanxiao turned his head: “Don’t use your cunning schemes to speculate about me. When I say I’m letting you go, I’m letting you go.”
Xiao Xiye stared at him for a long time without saying a word, and finally laughed bitterly, then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly and then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly, then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly and then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly and then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly, then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered…
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly and then stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes were deep, without any embarrassment from being exposed.
“So what? I can only say that I see further than you.” Jun Xuanxiao sneered.
Xiao Xiye’s expression turned solemn, then he stared at Jun Xuanxiao fiercely: “So, my Prince Zhenbei, in fact, you and I are the same kind of people. We use all means to achieve our goals. What qualifications do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s gaze remained steady, showing no signs of being unsettled by the revelation.
“It doesn’t matter. All I can say is that I have a longer-term vision than you.” Jun Xuanxiao retorted.
Xiao Xiye let out a bitter laugh, then fixed Jun Xuanxiao with an intense stare: “So, my Prince Zhenbei, it seems that you and I are cut from the same cloth. We both employ any means necessary to achieve our ambitions. What right do you have to show me mercy?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s eyes remained unfazed, his demeanor unwavering.
“It matters not. I can only claim that my foresight surpasses yours.” Jun Xuanxiao replied with a sneer.
Xiao Xiye chuckled bitterly and then locked his gaze onto Jun Xuanxiao: “So, Prince Zhenbei, it appears we are of the same breed. We both resort to extreme measures to achieve our objectives. What grounds do you have to feel sorry for me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s gaze remained steady, his composure unshaken.
“It matters little. I can only assert that my vision extends further than yours.” Jun Xuanxiao retorted with a sneer.
Xiao Xiye let out a bitter laugh, his eyes fixed on Jun Xuanxiao: “So, Prince Zhenbei, it seems we are of the same ilk. We both employ any means necessary to achieve our goals. What right do you have to pity me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s expression remained unchanged, his gaze unwavering.
“It matters not. I can only claim that I possess a broader perspective than you.” Jun Xuanxiao replied, sneering.
Xiao Xiye laughed bitterly and then locked his gaze onto Jun Xuanxiao: “So, Prince Zhenbei, it seems we are of the same breed. We both resort to extreme measures to achieve our objectives. What grounds do you have to feel sorry for me?”
Jun Xuanxiao’s gaze remained steady, his composure unshaken.
“It matters little. I can only assert that my vision extends further than yours.” Jun Xuanxiao retorted with a sneer.
