Nie Mingyang finished speaking, looking at Feng Xiwu with extraordinary composure, as if the fleeting shock just now was merely an illusion for Feng Xiwu and Lu Qingwan.
Feng Xiwu, however, smiled. "The injury of my father-in-law has always been kept a secret in this dynasty. Third Prince actually knows he was injured on the battlefield in Xijiang. You are very well-informed?"
Nie Mingyang did not expect that every word Feng Xiwu spoke was digging a hole for him, and he instantly became furious.
"Feng Xiwu, what do you mean?!"
"I don't mean anything, I just want to remind Third Prince that this is on Great Qian's territory, don't overreach.
Otherwise, if you get injured or disabled, it won't be good!"
"Good, this is Great Qian's hospitality, is it? I accept your lesson!"
Nie Mingyang's lips trembled with anger. He raised his hand and pointed heavily at Feng Xiwu, then flung his sleeves and left.
Liyang quietly stepped forward, "Reporting to Your Highness and Your Highness Consort, the meal has arrived."
"Then, serve the meal."
As Feng Xiwu spoke, he consciously maneuvered his wheelchair towards the dining table.
Minister Jing and Han Guang were stunned. "Your Highness?"
They were supposed to be here to handle a case, why were they serving a meal?
Feng Xiwu spoke coldly, "You are high-ranking officials of Great Qian, not servants of Bei Wei. Don't make a fuss over every little thing.
In the future, let them handle such matters themselves. Rushing to find trouble for yourselves, do you have nothing better to do?"
Minister Jing trembled with fear under Feng Xiwu's low pressure. Han Guang said with a flush, "Your Highness's reprimand is correct, this subordinate has learned his lesson."
Upon reflection, it was true. The Bei Wei prince and the Xi Liang princess fighting, what did it have to do with them?
It was Minister Jing who made a fuss and rushed in, just in time for Nie Mingyang to seize the opportunity to be overbearing.
However, no matter how arrogant Nie Mingyang was, he wouldn't dare to really do anything to Xie Shiluan. If Minister Jing hadn't intervened, they could have pretended to know nothing and been completely unharmed!
Thinking this, Han Guang couldn't help but roll his eyes at Minister Jing with extreme disdain.
Minister Jing felt wronged and almost cried!
He found an excuse and quickly withdrew, his short, chubby legs moving as fast as if a ghost were chasing him.
Han Guang also withdrew soon after. The meal of His Highness and Her Highness Consort smelled so good, if he didn't leave, he was afraid he would pounce on the dining table.
The makeshift dining table was covered with exquisite dishes. Feng Xiwu gave Liyang a look, and the latter, understanding, retreated to the door.
With a wave of his hand, the guards who came with him secured all the windows, side doors, and any other places where one could peek through the cracks in the house.
Feng Xiwu then spoke, "Xie Shiluan's words, how believable do you think they are?"
"When she said it, I didn't believe a word. But looking at Nie Mingyang's reaction, I think it's at least eighty to ninety percent believable."
Lu Qingwan was a carnivore. Among all the dishes on the table, she was eyeing the enticing braised pork.
As her chopsticks reached out, Feng Xiwu handed her a bowl of soup. "You've been hungry all day, eating meat as soon as you open your mouth. Aren't you afraid of upsetting your stomach?"
"I have a cast-iron stomach, what's there to fear?"
Although Feng Xiwu said not to worry, his hands were honest as he took the soup Feng Xiwu handed her and drank it with relish.
"When leading troops into battle, casualties are normal.
If it was the Xi Liang people, or more precisely, if Xie Shiluan injured my father, she probably wouldn't have any reason to lie.
Especially if she already knew my father was alive, lying would be pointless.
At least, I think Nie Mingyang and the Wu'an Palace matter is worth investigating. Better safe than sorry!"
Feng Xiwu neither agreed nor disagreed, only saying, "The Shence Camp escorting Father-in-law back to Shangjing was a highly confidential matter.
Even if Nie Mingyang's men had tipped him off, how did Xie Shiluan know?"
Lu Qingwan was startled. She had actually overlooked such an important clue!
Feng Xiwu saw the drastic change in her expression and knew she had realized her mistake.
He then patiently advised her, "Whether it was Xie Shiluan herself, or her relatives being bullied, it is a matter worthy of sympathy.
But while sympathizing with her, don't forget that she was once a female general who killed countless enemies."
Lu Qingwan laughed indignantly, "In that case, I was actually used by this female general?"
She, a dignified demoness, finally showed a rare burst of sympathy, only to be used as a pawn. Lu Qingwan was so angry that she couldn't help but laugh. "Do I look that easy to fool?"
"Someone tailored a trap for you the moment they met you. You can't be blamed for that."
Feng Xiwu pinched her hand and handed her the peeled shrimp. "Eat first. After you're done, I'll accompany you to meet this Fly Phoenix Princess, who is a former general."
Lu Qingwan did not respond, but she ate the shrimp Feng Xiwu handed her and the other dishes without leaving a single bite.
After filling her stomach, Li Jin, who had been invisible for days, also arrived.
He brought back news that greatly surprised them. "The person Xi Liang intends for a political marriage seems to be you, Your Highness."
After saying that, he cautiously glanced at Lu Qingwan.
She, however, showed no sign of crisis about her man being snatched away, and very rationally asked, "Do you know whose idea this was?
Was it Xie Shiluan herself, or the Xi Liang Emperor?"
"The Xi Liang Emperor."
Li Jin answered without hesitation, then added, "Oh, it's the former Xi Liang Crown Prince, Xiao Jingan, who just ascended the throne not long ago.
He was originally the Fly Phoenix Princess's fiancé. For some reason, he suddenly arranged for the Fly Phoenix Princess to have a political marriage with Great Qian.
My subordinate has learned that Xiao Jingan has ordered the Fly Phoenix Princess and the accompanying envoy that the object of the Fly Phoenix Princess's political marriage must be Your Highness, even as a concubine, the object of the political marriage can only be Your Highness."
"So persistent?"
Lu Qingwan was astonished.
"Xiao Jingan is not a simple character. His willingness to endure humiliation and have his fiancée come for a political marriage is already unusual. It seems we really need to meet this Fly Phoenix Princess."
Lu Qingwan did not object to Feng Xiwu meeting Xie Shiluan. She merely grinned, "By the way, Your Highness, Xie Shiluan's internal energy is not completely gone. Her internal energy is just sealed by a certain medicine.
Once her emotions become agitated to a certain degree, all the power within her body will erupt in a short period, and its destructive power will be immeasurable.
However, at the same time, her life will not last long. I told her that you discovered all of this."
Feng Xiwu's hand, which was resting on the armrest of his four-wheeled chair, retracted. "Can you tell when she was poisoned?"
"Yes, I can, but it's a bit troublesome. I need her blood."
Internal energy was not within the research scope of the spatial laboratory. Poisons that could control internal energy would also require analysis for more detailed information.
To be honest, even if Feng Xiwu hadn't said anything, Lu Qingwan herself had long been itching to do something.
Unexpectedly, Feng Xiwu changed his mind. "Let's go back to the mansion."
"Ah?"
Lu Qingwan's eyes were wide with confusion. "We're not going to meet Xie Shiluan?"
"We're not going."
Feng Xiwu said with absolute certainty, "She will come to find me herself."