The Regent's Little Wife

Chapter 608 Night Visit

At this moment, Chen Ke finally suppressed his annoyance towards Yuan Yi's endless pestering, and bowed deeply to the silent masked man beside him, saying sincerely: "Thank you for your help, I was so hasty that I didn't ask for your name in time, which is really rude."

The masked man waved his hand gently and responded modestly: "It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning. As for your name, it's really a trivial matter, not worth worrying about."

Yuan Yi, standing aside, suddenly interrupted with a twinkling look in his eyes, "It's strange to say, I always feel that your temperament is somewhat similar to my brother's. Could it be that you are my long-lost brother? But why do you show yourself like this?"

As soon as he said this, a trace of disdain flashed across his stern eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "Everyone has their own secrets, and they have their reasons for not wanting to reveal them. If you really miss your brother, why don't you return to Lingyun Sect to look for him? Why are you making trouble here? You're like a child who hasn't grown out of his childishness."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Yi's face flushed and he argued, "Who said I caused the trouble? Let's go to His Majesty to seek justice and see who is shirking responsibility."

Chen Ke snorted coldly, showing no sign of weakness: "Go if you want to, why would I be afraid of you?"

At this tense moment, the masked man coughed awkwardly twice, trying to ease the atmosphere: "You two, please listen to me. The current situation is serious and the external enemies are all around. We should work together to find a way to defeat the enemy instead of arguing here and hurting the harmony."

After hearing this, Chen Ke gradually calmed down and nodded in agreement: "For your sake, I will not argue with you for the time being."

Seeing that the two had finally settled their dispute, the masked man continued, "This formation is very serious and extremely dangerous. Please be sure to inform His Majesty and do not act rashly. I have something important to do, so I'll go first." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave, but his figure disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Yuan Yi hurriedly shouted: "Hey, brave man, why are you leaving like that? I haven't even had a chance to thank you yet!"

The masked man left behind only a faint smile and a sentence "We will meet again if we are destined to", and then disappeared into the air like a wisp of smoke.

Si Ning, who had originally intended to mediate the fight, gave up his original plan when he saw that the situation had calmed down. He turned back to the generals and continued to discuss strategies to break the formation.

In the Western Region Dragon Palace, Hilton reported the failure to his sister, Queen Xiyue, with a frustrated face. "It's really annoying. If the masked man hadn't suddenly intervened, the two empresses would have died long ago." He clenched his fists, indignant.

Upon hearing this, Queen Xiyue frowned and asked, "Masked man? Your formation has always been unbreakable. Who is this man? How could he rescue them without any harm?"

Hilton shook his head, indicating that he was also confused: "This person is very skilled in martial arts, and seems to know your formation very well. He is definitely not an ordinary person."

Upon hearing this, Queen Xiyue thought to herself: "Familiar with your formation? This is quite strange..."

Hilton added indignantly: "This formation was originally taught to me by Brother Jun Chen. Is there anyone else in this world who can master this secret technique?"

Queen Xiyue was shocked, but she remained calm on the surface: "Let's put this matter aside for now. Brother, you must be exhausted after returning from the battle. Go and rest early. In the near future, a decisive battle with Si Chao is probably inevitable. We need to conserve our energy to deal with the enemy."

Hilton sighed and obediently accepted his sister's arrangement, feeling a little tired. He had not expected the complexity and power of this formation, and his retreat at this moment was also a helpless move.

As he walked away, Queen Xiyue of the Western Regions sat alone in the depths of the hall, staring into the void, until the sound of subtle footsteps broke the silence and a figure quietly walked into the hall, with a veil covering her face.

"It's you. I knew you would come." Queen Xiyue's voice was mixed with relief and anticipation. She looked at the masked man with a faint smile on her lips.

The masked man bowed respectfully, his voice low and firm: "Greetings, Your Majesty, I am back."

Xiyue waved her hand gently, signaling him not to be so polite, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes: "Why should we be so polite between you and me. I feel guilty about Duo'er's matter. You entrusted her to me, but I failed to protect her..." After she finished speaking, there was a hint of self-blame in her tone.

The masked man interrupted her, his tone calm but firm: "This is not the Queen's fault. I will find out the truth about Duo'er's matter and give her justice."

Xiyue nodded, looked at the other person gently, and then said softly: "It's late at night, and the wind is cold. I have prepared food in the palace. Let's go back and talk slowly." The masked man nodded slightly, and the two walked out of the hall side by side.

On the other side, on the battlefield, several generals have left one after another, leaving behind deep worries about the strange formation. They know very well that this formation is not only secretive and difficult to predict, but also contains unpredictable dangers.

Si Ning, the young emperor, was also tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. He got up and decided to go to the harsh tent to find some comfort and answers.

In the solemn tent, the candlelight flickered. He was just about to go to bed, but unexpectedly, Si Ning's arrival broke the tranquility.

He hastily put on his coat, knelt on the ground, and performed the etiquette of a monarch and a subject: "Your humble servant pays respect to Your Majesty."

Seeing this, Si Ning hurried forward to help him up, and said softly: "Don't be polite, Chen Ke, there is no need for such formalities between you and me. Tell me, how do you feel now?"

Chen Ke lowered his head, his voice trembling a little, "Your Majesty, I am fine, but I was unable to protect Your Majesty today, and I feel guilty."

Si Ning shook his head slightly. He knew Chen Ke's loyalty and bravery, and he understood his mood at the moment even better.

"You don't need to blame yourself. The formation is so strange and unpredictable that it is beyond the power of you and me to break it easily. But what touched me was that in times of crisis, you would rather sacrifice yourself than let me get hurt in the slightest." Si Ning's words were full of warmth and gratitude.

Chen Ke felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this, but he still maintained a humble attitude: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I was just doing my duty. I failed to complete my mission, and I cannot escape the blame."

Si Ning shook his head. He knew Chen Ke's talent and potential, and he also knew the secrets behind him. He thought to himself that Chen Ke not only had a very high EQ, but also had an extraordinary identity - the reincarnation of a god, descending to earth to overcome the tribulation. As the man of destiny in this life, in addition to conquering those established male protagonists, he also had a more important mission - to help Chen Ke overcome the tribulation successfully and let him return to the realm of the gods as soon as possible.

Chen Ke stared at the empress, his eyes revealing firmness and understanding. She nodded slightly, indicating that she understood. Then she said softly: "I understand. I am fine. Your Majesty, you should go and see Yuan Yi. That little brother has been throwing a tantrum."

Si Ning sighed helplessly, shook his head and said, "Oh, I get it, you should go to bed early." After that, he turned around and left the heavy tent.

Si Ning came to Yuan Yi's tent again. Yuan Yi was still awake at this time. When he saw Si Ning coming, he immediately stood up, with a smile on his face, and said, "Ning'er, Your Majesty, you finally came to see me."

Si Ning deliberately pretended to be cold and said, "Yes, I see you look so energetic, so I guess nothing serious is wrong."

Yuan Yi hurriedly grabbed Si Ning's hand, his eyes full of grievance and anxiety. He bit his lower lip gently with his teeth and said coquettishly: "Who said that? I was frightened today, and I need Your Majesty to accompany me."