The Regent's Little Wife

Chapter 614 Disappearance

The night was as dark as ink, the stars were looming, and the candlelight in the palace flickered, reflecting Si Ning's resolute face. He stared into the depths outside the window, thinking to himself: "Regarding the unfortunate death of the envoy, I must give a satisfactory explanation within three months to ensure that the peaceful bond between the two countries is not damaged. However, are there any details that I have not yet completed that I need to carefully consider?"

After saying this, he turned to look at Yuan Qi, who responded in a gentle but firm tone: "Your Majesty is thoughtful and thoughtful, which is a blessing for the country."

At this time, Si Ning called out softly, and the secret guard Jin Yu appeared like a ghost. "According to our previous discussion, draft a peace document immediately. There is no need to wait until the dawn of tomorrow. Send it to the Queen of the Western Regions tonight. Remember, you must deliver it in person to show your sincerity." Jin Yu took the order and left, his figure quickly blending into the night, as if he had never existed.

As the morning light broke through the dawn, Jin Yu appeared in front of the palace again, but his face could not hide his fatigue and worry. "Your Majesty, the situation has changed."

He said in a low voice, "Last night, although I took the risk to sneak into the palace of the Western Region, I encountered unprecedented resistance. The queen refused to negotiate peace and even wanted to kill me. If it weren't for my good skills, I would probably have been doomed."

Si Ning frowned upon hearing this, and his tone revealed disbelief: "The Queen of the Western Regions actually refused to negotiate peace? Isn't she disregarding the safety of the country and the affection of her brothers? The Western Regions are already in decline, and her son is still a hostage in our dynasty. How could she be so reckless?"

Jin Yu shook her head slightly, a trace of helplessness flashed in her eyes: "Your Majesty is right, but the Queen of the Western Regions seems to be trapped by some obsession. She firmly believes that our country's victory is due to the help stolen from her Western Regions prince. What's worse, she has a deep hatred for our dynasty, claiming that Your Majesty 'took' her prince away, and she will not give up unless he is returned."

Upon hearing this, Si Ning frowned even more tightly, his heart full of doubts: "Their prince? When have I ever seen him, let alone 'taken' away? This is simply nonsense!"

At this moment, Yuan Qi stood aside, his body trembling slightly, as if something had touched his heart. Jin Yu did not notice and continued to report: "Your Majesty, the Queen of the Western Regions believes that if it were not for the secret help of her prince, our dynasty would never have won so easily. She may have done this to save face, or there may be other hidden reasons."

Si Ning sneered, his tone full of disdain: "How ridiculous! If the Western Regions really had such capabilities, how could they end up like this? Our dynasty is full of talented people, why do we need help from other countries? Jinyu, you've worked hard, please leave first."

Night fell again, Si Ning walked alone to the depths of the prison, his eyes fell on the imprisoned Western Prince Hilton. He sneered and said slowly: "Prince Hilton, look at your country, it is now in turmoil. Do you have anything else to say?"

Hilton raised his head suddenly, his eyes were bloodshot, and his fists were clenched so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms. "I just wish I could kill you with my own hands!" He gritted his teeth and said.

Si Ning sneered even more, his tone revealing a bit of sadness: "Do you think I don't hate you? You blindly believed in slander, lightly started the war, and regarded human life as worthless, causing the lives of both countries to be devastated and the people to live in misery. Your so-called revenge is nothing but the sacrifice of countless innocent lives."

Hilton's eyes froze instantly, as if they were tightly bound by invisible shackles.

He stared blankly ahead, his heart filled with endless astonishment and confusion.

Si Ning's voice was like an icy sharp blade, piercing the silent air: "The word 'you' is always on your lips, as if you have nothing to say. Duo'er, whom you mentioned frequently, must be the one you love in your heart, unless I misjudge. However, your love is so narrow-minded and selfish. She came to our country with the wish for peace, but she never expected to encounter such misfortune."

Hilton's anger was like a volcano erupting. He roared, "Shut up! You killed her life with your own hands. How dare you speak nonsense here?"

Si Ning's tone was calm and firm. She reiterated: "I have repeated this many times. Duo'er's death has nothing to do with me. As the king of a country, how can I easily shift the blame to others? If it is not my fault, I will admit it frankly; otherwise, I will not allow others to accuse me without reason."

Hilton held the prison door tightly with both hands, his fingertips turned white from the force, as if he wanted to tear the cold iron bars apart. He shouted angrily: "No matter how beautiful your words are, they can't cover up your despicable behavior! You are a foolish and unjust king who can only use lies to cover up your crimes!"

Si Ning's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and she responded coldly: "You are so impulsive, blindly shouting for revenge for Duo'er, but you haven't even found the real enemy. If I were Duo'er, I would probably crawl out of the grave and feel ashamed of your foolish behavior."

Hilton's body was shaking with anger. He wanted to tear Si Ning into pieces and roared, "You are not worthy of mentioning her name!"

Si Ning's tone became meaningful: "I didn't come here to argue with you. If you are willing to cooperate with me, I might be able to leave a way out for you..."

Hilton interrupted her and said resolutely: "Kill me if you want, cut me up if you want, no need to say more!"

Si Ning shook his head gently and sighed, "It's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death. You are so eager to die, who can avenge your beloved Duo'er? Think about it carefully."

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Hilton alone immersed in anger and despair.

Not long after, another figure appeared in the cell. A masked man walked in slowly, and his voice sounded familiar: "Hilton, long time no see."

Hilton looked up and felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart: "Your voice...have we met before?" The masked man smiled gently and took off his veil - it was Yuan Qi.

Hilton was shocked but also a little delighted: "Brother Jun Chen! How could it be you?"

Yuan Qi smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect you still remembered me. Time flies, and you have grown up. When I first saw you on the battlefield, I almost didn't recognize you."

Hilton suddenly realized that this was the root of his failure. He looked at Yuan Qi in disbelief: "You...you are the enemy general?"

Yuan Qi made a gesture to keep quiet: "I came here to save you, but before that, I have something to tell you. Duo'er's death has nothing to do with the empress. The two of them have never met, and there is no grudge between them."

Hilton sneered: "Now you are standing on the side of the empress, helping the tyrant to commit atrocities. How can I trust you?"

Yuan Qi clenched his fists, his voice filled with suppressed pain: "Duo'er, she is my biological sister! How can the pain in my heart be less than yours? If you don't even believe what I say, who else in this world can you trust?"

Hilton's heart was deeply touched. He asked anxiously, "So, who is the real murderer of Duo'er?"

Yuan Qi's eyes became deep and complicated: "Perhaps you should ask your good sister about this. The truth of the whole matter may be related to her."

"Impossible!" Hilton denied it without hesitation. He couldn't believe that his beloved sister would hurt the person he loved.

"Of course, all this is just my guess. But I came to rescue you tonight in the hope that you can find the real murderer and avenge Duoer." Yuan Qi said seriously.

Hilton responded with a firm look in his eyes: "If I have the chance, I will find out the truth of the matter."