The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 278 The Pursuit Outside the Palace (2)

A few steps forward, the tunnel is smooth and flat, clearly indicating that it has been maintained for a long time.

The tunnel wasn't long; after three or four turns, a glimmer of light appeared. Xiao Heng blew out the tinderbox and slowed his pace.

Before them lay a huge courtyard, or rather, a sinkhole. The surrounding walls stood tall and straight, seemingly reaching into the clouds, and there were many doors in the walls surrounding the sinkhole, each of which was tightly closed.

Just as Xin Wu was about to speak, he saw Xiao Heng make a shushing gesture. Sure enough, several men's voices came from ahead, "Hurry up, the young master is waiting."

Could it be that the young master they're talking about is the one who instructed Cao Wantang?

Watching the men enter the sixth gate, Xiao Heng whispered, "Xinwu, you stay here and guard. If I haven't come out in an hour, go find some help."

"Your Highness," Xinwu said, pulling on Xiao Heng's arm, "No, this is too dangerous. Let me go instead."

Xiao Heng shook his head. "Your lightness skill is good, making it easy for you to escape. Besides, I have the waist token that Li Kingdom carries with me, so they have no reason to go against the entire Li Kingdom."

Just then, another man came out from the door next to them. He seemed to have discovered something and walked straight towards them. Just as he was about to spot them, Xiao Heng immediately threw a hidden weapon that knocked him down. The hidden weapon contained a poison that would make him unable to wake up for at least three days.

Xiao Heng quickly dragged the man into the tunnel. Looking at the man's clothes, he had a sudden inspiration and without hesitation put the man's robes on himself. After doing this, he exchanged a glance with Xin Wu and then, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, quickly entered the sixth gate.

Seeing this, Shenwu could only observe carefully.

Entering through the sixth door reveals a hidden world. Ahead is a short tunnel, and you can hear noisy voices. The further you go in, the clearer the voices become. At the end of the tunnel, you look up and see a hollowed-out cave.

"Young Master, it's my fault for being useless. I was captured and imprisoned by Xiao Heng."

Hearing the sound, Xiao Heng cautiously took a few steps back, thinking to himself: Looks like I've found the right place. His steps were extremely light, and there just happened to be a pillar in front of him. He lightly leaped onto the crossbeam above the tunnel.

This is the perfect spot to lie down and get a panoramic view.

That's... Cao Wantang!? Cao Wantang was kneeling on the ground, surrounded by two rows of people. At the head of the row sat a man whose face was not visible.

“I have already told you to return to Dayun, why have you turned back?”

Cao Wantang lowered her head, not daring to look directly at him. She dared not say that her purpose in returning was to kill Jing Anle.

"This subordinate wishes to continue serving the young master." She had no choice but to make up a reason.

"Effect?" The man sneered, stepping down and pinching Cao Wantang's chin. "Who gave you permission to touch her?"

That voice... it sounds so familiar. Xiao Heng narrowed his eyes, looking inquisitive.

"Young Master..." Cao Wantang cried out in pain.

Seeing this, the man threw Cao Wantang to the ground and raised his voice, "Tell me, why did you hurt her!" After saying that, he turned to the side and asked again. His eyebrows and eyes were bewitching and his features were deep. This time, Xiao Heng saw his face clearly. This was... Xie Bailing!

It was him? Even though he was prepared, Xiao Heng was still stunned for a moment.

Cao Wantang gritted her teeth and stubbornly refused to answer.

Xiao Heng's mind was in turmoil. Why was Xie Bailing here? And who was the "she" Xie Bailing was talking about? Just as Xiao Heng was wondering, Xie Bailing seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up at where Xiao Heng was.

Xiao Heng knew he was in trouble, but then he heard Xie Bailing say, "Who is this master here? Why don't you show yourself?" Knowing he couldn't avoid it, he jumped off the roof.

Seeing this, everyone drew their swords, but Xie Bailing raised his hand to stop them. His expression froze for a moment, then he understood. "Crown Prince Xiao?"

Xiao Heng clasped his hands in a respectful greeting: "Brother Xie, how have you been?"

Xie Bailing raised an eyebrow slightly: "What is Crown Prince Xiao plotting by secretly spying on this place?"

The two looked into each other's eyes, each knowing the other's thoughts perfectly well.

Just as Xiao Heng was about to explain, a commotion suddenly broke out outside. It turned out that Xin Wu had exposed his whereabouts, attracting a large number of guards.

Xie Bailing glanced outside and snorted coldly, "Looks like today is going to be quite lively!"