Chapter 719: Chapter 719: Goodbye, Ye You_1
Ye You fell silent for a moment, quickly raising his head to look at Ya Ning with a complex gaze, and asked in a low voice, "Why?"
It’s still these three words, but the meaning is completely different.
Ya Ning’s eyes dimmed, she understood Ye You’s meaning, why did she marry Tian Xiaozi? Why did she become the Regent Patroness?
She also knew Ye You’s doubts, his doubts about her and the entire Qing Ming Family.
Remembering Ye You’s cold and estranged gaze when he heard the three words "Regent Patroness", Ya Ning’s heart ached terribly. She extended her arm to point in one direction and said, "Go from there, there is someone near the West City Gate to pick you up, someone will tell you why then."
Ye You furrowed his brows in his mind, "Aren’t you coming with us?"
What he meant by ’us’... was him and the woman holding him.
Ya Ning couldn’t help but take another look at Qin Sisi. Women in the Demon Sacred Realm usually wore skirts, skirts that reached their ankles, whereas Qin Sisi wore long pants, which seemed very odd in Ya Ning’s eyes.
Moreover, she was covered in dirt, her face smeared with dust, looking extremely pathetic.
But it wasn’t Qin Sisi’s fault. She had been trapped in the underground maze for nearly three days, using the Earth Escape Skill multiple times, barely clinging to life, without the conditions or time to clean her face or change her clothes.
And yet, despite her pathetic state, Ye You trusted her enough to snuggle into her arms.
Ya Ning felt a bitter taste in her heart, mustering a smile, she responded painfully, "I can’t go. I am now Tian Xiaozi’s wife, I have a mission to complete."
At this point, there was little Ye You didn’t understand. Ya Ning must have intentionally married Tian Xiaozi to probe for information about him, which was why her timing seemed so convenient.
As to whether this was Ya Ning’s own decision or an order from the Qing Ming Family, Ye You had no way to know.
Seeing Ye You silent, not speaking, and not moving, Ya Ning gritted her teeth, took one step back. Placing her right hand on her chest and bowed to Ye You, she respectfully said, "His Royal Highness, the Qing Ming Family is deeply loyal to the Jiuxi Royal Family, my father is old and set in his ways, irritable in temper. If he displeases you in the future, I hope you can let it slide for my sake."
Ya Ning’s father, Ge Lun, is the current Clan Leader of the Qing Ming Family.
Most of Ye You and Ya Ning’s conversation was beyond Qin Sisi’s comprehension, but she understood these words. And because she understood these words, she found them odd.
A family that was so loyal, how could they possibly displease Ye You?
Only much later did Qin Sisi perceive the far-sightedness and exquisite manipulative skills of Ya Ning.
Ye You’s purple eyes were as calm as a peaceful deep pool, revealing no emotion. His gaze passed over Ya Ning’s shoulders and rested on the central area of the Royal Palace, he questioned in a low voice, "Why isn’t Tian Xiaozi here?"
Tian Xiaozi, in the knowledge that he would be traversing back through the time tunnel tonight, how could he not come and capture him. He was a major threat to Tian Xiaozi.
The glimmer in Ya Ning’s eyes flickered, avoiding Ye You’s inquiry, she whispered back, "I got him drunk."
Got him drunk?
Tian Xiaozi was hardly someone who indulged in alcohol, how could he get drunk at such a crucial moment?
Ya Ning seemed to know that Ye You didn’t believe her but wasn’t inclined to explain any further. She took a deep breath, urging, "You better leave quickly. I need to get back before he wakes up, otherwise he would suspect me."
Although Ye You was full of doubts, he was well aware that this wasn’t the time for a deep conversation. So he said to Ya Ning, "Take care", then he lifted his head to look at Qin Sisi, "Sisi, let’s go."
With that, Ye You flicked his claw, wrapping their figures in the Invisible Bubble, disappearing from Ya Ning’s sight.
Qin Sisi nodded, summoning the Wings of Rainbow, and quickly flew in the direction Ya Ning indicated.
The sudden disappearance of Ye You left Ya Ning shocked for a moment; she stood there staring blankly in the direction of the safe zone, unable to turn around for a long time.
By the time she came back to her senses, intending to return to deal with the aftermath, she realized there was someone standing behind her.
"Ah!" Ya Ning was caught off guard, retreating several steps in fright.
The newcomer was tall, wearing a broad black robe, his greying hair scattered over his shoulders. He asked ominously, "What were you looking at? My queen."
The newcomer was none other than the current Regent King, Ya Ning’s husband, Tian Xiaozi.
Ya Ning’s heart throbbed wildly; she tried to compose herself and said, "Nothing, just out for a walk."
"Really? Then what’s with all these people?" Tian Xiaozi pointed unflinchingly to the bloody corpses on the ground.
Ya Ning went pale, speechless.
She went to great lengths to drug Tian Xiaozi.
Tian Xiaozi was powerfully magical, having ascended to the level of a Magic God; he would certainly notice any regular sedative or poison.
After thinking hard for a long time, looking up a lot of information, Ya Ning at last placed a brightly coloured Heart-eating Orchid in the room, and lit a stick of Erotic Dream sandalwood. Both of these items are harmless on their own, but combined, they result in a sedative effect.
Then Ya Ning took the antidote in advance and enticed Tian Xiaozi into bed. The vigorous activity intensified the onset of the drug, causing Tian Xiaozi, who intended to assassinate Ye You, to fall into a deep sleep. This bought time for Ye You’s escape.
The news of Ye You, cursed into a cat and having escaped to the human world through a time tunnel, possibly returning on the night of July 15, was also extracted from the intoxicated Tian Xiaozi.
It must be said, Ya Ning played a significant role in Ye You’s return.
But in the end, she still underestimated Tian Xiaozi.
She thought the sedative would keep Tian Xiaozi asleep for two hours, but he awoke in less than one, catching her in the act.
Looking at the bodies scattered on the ground, Tian Xiaozi didn’t need to guess that the plan to assassinate Ye You had failed. Furthermore, he had lost a strong set of his men.
All this was thanks to the woman before him.
Fury and fear filled his heart instantaneously, Tian Xiaozi seized Ya Ning’s delicate neck, gritted his teeth and questioned, "You are my wife? Why would you help others? Do you like that Ye You? Speak!"
Ya Ning was rendered powerless; she had only upgraded to a Magic Spirit last month —there was a significant gap between her and a Magic God.
Feeling the approach of death, she suddenly laughed. Her heart felt a relief, she replied word by word, "Yes, I like Ye You, I have never liked you."
Tian Xiaozi’s grip tightened, his face turned residual fury, "I hate betrayal the most. Do you know what happens to those who betray me?"
Ya Ning was choking, struggling, with a hoarse voice she replied resolutely, "A traitor... has no right... to resent another’s betrayal, how... ridiculous!"
"Ah!" Unable to tolerate it any longer, Tian Xiaozi twisted forcefully with his right hand and half of Ya Ning’s neck was twisted off.
Blood splattered everywhere, she fell limply to the ground like a rag doll.
Looking in the direction that Ye You had disappeared, a tear rolled down from the corner of Ya Ning’s eye. Silently in her heart, she said, "Goodbye, Ye You."
