Chapter 273 - 273: The Backyard Is on Fire

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

At the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence.

In the courtyard.

Qi Ye was brewing tea at this moment. When Feng Yili arrived, he did not look up at all as he said lightly, “You’re here.”

It was as though Qi Ye had already expected Feng Yili to come tonight.

Feng Yili walked over to Qi Ye and drew his sword. He said icily, “Do you know why she fainted?”

Qi Ye looked at the sword pressed against his neck and chuckled, clearly fearless. Then, he said, “Prince Regent, after so many years, this is the first time I’ve seen you lose your composure like this. Even when the Emperor and I plotted to kill you, you were still very calm. Why are you so impulsive now?” “What do you want?” Feng Yili asked in a frigid tone.

Qi Ye raised an eyebrow as he pushed Feng Yili’s sword away. Then, he asked nonchalantly, “What if I say that I want your life?”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ying could no longer endure it and rushed forward. He said angrily, “How dare you!”

However, as soon as Jiang Ying moved, countless guards emerged from the darkness, filled with killing intent.

Feng Yili’s cold gaze swept across the guards before he ordered, “Jiang Ying, step down.”

“Yes, Your Royal Highness.” Jiang Ying clenched his hands tightly and retreated.

Feng Yili asked Qi Ye expressionlessly, “Imperial Preceptor, you have so many guards in your residence. Are you worried about losing your life due to all the bad things you’ve done?”

Qi Ye lowered his head and drank from the teacup. After a while, he said lightly,

“Your words are not right. I share the Emperor’s worries and help the people of Tianxia. What bad things have I done? Prince Regent, even if Yu Zhongcheng didn’t kill Madam Xu back then, she still would not be able to live. She and Yu Yunxi are both cursed…”

Qi Ye continued to say, “Those who are cursed will all have to go to hell. Perhaps the heavens are merciful so these people are allowed to live a few more days in the world. However, when the time comes, they’ll slowly forget the people and things around them before they die in their sleep…

“Imperial Preceptor, stop spreading lies! What curse? What heaven? What hell? They’re all nonsense!” Jiang Ying said angrily.

Qi Ye sneered before he said, “If I’m speaking nonsense, why would His Royal Highness personally visit my residence?”

“You!” Jiang Ying was both anxious and angry.

Qi Ye looked into Feng Yili’s eyes that were brimming with killing intent and said nonchalantly, “Prince Regent, the former Emperor clearly thought highly of you, but you had no interest in the throne. From the moment you rejected the throne, you already lost. Not only are you in danger, but you can’t even protect the people around you.”

“Qi Ye, do you really think that I don’t dare to kill you?” Feng Yili asked as his gaze turned colder.

“Of course, I know you dare to kill me. However, you have to think carefully. If you kill me, who’s going to save Yu Yunxi?” Qi Ye said slowly. It was as though everything was within his plans.

“Jiang Ying,” Feng Yili suddenly called out.

Realization dawned on Jiang Ying immediately, and his eyes lit up. He quickly said, “Your Royal Highness, the others and I are ready.”

Subsequently, a thick smoke rose to the sky.

Not long after, the steward of the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence rushed over and said breathlessly, “I-Imperial Preceptor, the backyard is on fire.” “Feng Yili, you…” Qi Ye’s expression was dark.

Jiang Ying quickly drew his sword when he saw Qi Ye standing up.

Qi Ye’s guards were just about to make a move when the guards from the Prince Regent’s Residence rushed in.

Feng Yili said expressionlessly, “The Prince Regent’s Residence lost something valuable tonight. The thief escaped into the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence. I was worried that the Imperial Preceptor would be in danger so I brought people here.”

Following that, the guards from the Prince Regent’s Residence began to search the place wantonly.

The guards from the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence tried to make a move, but tney were all subdued.

Feng Yili said coldly, “Imperial Preceptor, since you’re unwilling to answer my question, I can only search your residence.”

“You…”

Qi Ye’s expression was extremely unsightly at this moment.

The Prince Regent’s Residence.

Yu Yunxi jolted awake. She wiped the cold sweat off her forehead, panting slightly.

“Fortunately it was just a dream.”

Earlier, she had dreamed that Feng Yili was seriously injured.

“Qian Jiao,” Yu Yunxi called out.

“Princess Consort.”

Qian Jiao and Qian Qing walked into the room.

“What happened? When did I fall asleep?” Yu Yunxi asked, massaging her head as she tried to recall what happened before she fell asleep. No matter how hard she racked her brain, she could not remember anything.

Qian Jiao and Qian Qing’s expressions were extremely grave when they saw Yu Yunxi in such a state.

‘It seems like she doesn’t remember anything at all…

Suddenly, Yu Yunxi asked, “Where’s His Royal Highness?”

Qian Qing frowned. In the end, she replied truthfully, “Princess Consort, His Royal Highness has gone to the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence.”

Qian Jiao and Qian Qing shook their heads. Feng Yili did not tell them about the purpose of his visit.

“Prepare my horse. I want to go to the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence,” Yu Yunxi said seriously.

The dream earlier was too realistic, and she could not help but panic. She had to see Feng Yili now; otherwise, she would not be at ease.

“Yes, Princess Consort. I’ll prepare the horse now.”

At the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence.

Feng Yili’s men had already dug three feet into the ground and burned several courtyards, but they still did not find anything.

At this time, the angry expression on Qi Ye’s face had long disappeared, replaced by a calm expression. He said with a sneer, “Prince Regent, how long do you plan to search? Have you found the thief? If you can’t find the thief, I’ll have to report this to the Emperor tomorrow.”

The atmosphere grew tense, and at this moment, Yu Yunxi’s anxious voice rang from the entrance.

“Your Royal Highness!”

Feng Yili  turned around and saw Yu Yunxi running over.

She asked worriedly, “Are you alright?”

“I’m fine. I asked Qian Qing to look after you. Why are you here?”

“I was worried about you when I heard you came to the Imperial Preceptor’s Residence,” Yu Yunxi said with slightly red eyes.

Qi Ye looked at them as his eyes glinted with a strange light. Following that, he said, “Since everyone is here, it’s time for our counterattack.”

Immediately after, a strange wind began to blow.

The torches were blown out, and the moon in the sky was suddenly covered by dark clouds. In just an instant, darkness fell.

Before anyone could react, a rustling noise rang in the air. Following that, some people felt that their limbs and necks were being entangled by something. Screams rang in the air.

“Stand behind me,” Feng Yili said to Yu Yunxi grimly.

“What the hell is this?!” Jiang Ying was also entangled by that thing in the darkness. He quickly swung his sword around.

It did not take long before the smell of blood permeated the air.

When Feng Yili smelled a strange smell, he discovered that something was wrong with his vision. Usually, thanks to his powerful inner energy, he could see very well in the dark. However, at this moment, it was pitch-black everywhere he looked. He could only rely on his hearing now to identify the danger.

The screams grew louder and louder. At this moment, the dark clouds dispersed a little, allowing the moonlight to shine through.

Under the faint moonlight, Feng Yili saw a row of men standing on the roof not far away. They were holding bows and arrows.

“Be careful!” Feng Yili shouted.

At the same time, countless arrows shot out.

Seeing the arrows coming his way, Feng Yili wanted to block them with his sword. However, at this moment, Yu Yunxi suddenly ran out from behind. Just like that, an arrow pierced her body..