Chapter 55 The Harem Sends an SOS 5

  In the palace of Nangong Yan, several noble consorts and concubines gathered together. Nalan Xiangran went to bathe and change her clothes, then came out with Nangong Yan from the back hall, and everyone welcomed them.

  At this time, a noble consort urged: "Princess, Nalan Noble Consort, what should we do now? We must act quickly, otherwise once the imperial edict is issued, we will really have no chance!"

  It's indeed an imminent matter, yet Nan Gong Yan was at a loss for what to do. She could see from Nan Gong Jin's eyes the affection he had for Na Lan Xian Nuo, an affection that even she couldn't change.

  In the past, if she didn't like a certain concubine, she could easily get rid of her, but this time it's not possible. She vaguely feels that for that woman, Nan Gong Jin can give up everything, including herself.

  Nalan Yanran's face showed a difficult expression. At this time, wanting to deal with Nalan Xianyu would naturally require joining forces with Zhao Song. However, now these women are all unreliable, and Nan Gongyan also had a falling out with Zhao Song the other day.

  Now just pretend to be helpless, watch them suffer at Nalan Xixi's hands, and then propose an alliance with Zhao Song. By that time, they will definitely go all out, and we can succeed in one fell swoop!

  "I haven't seen her yet, but from what you've described, it seems like Wang Shang really likes her?" This was something that Nalan Yanran couldn't understand. After that wedding, she saw Nalan Yanran jump onto the horse brought by Nan Gongyi and then disappeared without a trace.

  From that day on, Nangong Jin disappeared for a month. Everyone in the Luotian Palace said that Nangong Jin had gone to another country to have fun, but she didn't believe it. The great Emperor of Luotian, how could he have such leisure and carefree spirit?

  Besides, although the thirteen countries were united, many people lost their loved ones in that battle, and there were countless people who wanted to kill Nan Gong Jin. How could he go out and have fun openly?

  It was a coincidence that after a period of time, Nan Gong Jin went out to fight a war and Nalan Xianyu suddenly appeared, doing so many things for Nan Gong Jin. This was the most incomprehensible thing for her. Such a proud person, why would she do things for Nan Gong Jin?

  When Nalan Xixi appeared here as Huangfu Xixi, she had some guesses, but she couldn't figure out how they would have intersected and where they would have intersected.

  Nangong Yan nodded. "Wang brother likes her, and it's not just a general liking, I should say, he loves her."

  Love?! Nalan's heart sank, but she knew that if Nan Gong Yan said it was love, then it must be love.

  If Nan Gong Jin loves her, then this matter is not easy to handle.

  A Nan Gong Jin who is already the unparalleled emperor of the world, plus a proud and arrogant Nalan Xianyu, such a combination is simply invincible, unstoppable!

  No, no way! We must find a way to break them up!

  "Everyone, don't be in a hurry, the wedding is not something that can be done with just one sentence. The preparations for the various ceremonies will take at least a month, and then there's the matter of inviting dignitaries from other countries to attend, so it'll be at least three months. And you said that His Majesty used the 'Jade Dragon Sedan Chair' to welcome her, which shows how much he values her, so this wedding must be a grand affair."

  Nalan Yanran analyzed the current situation. "If so, then we'll have to wait at least half a year for the imperial edict. This period is our last chance. We must calm down, see through the situation, analyze the pros and cons, and then make a decisive move!"

  Looking at Nalan Yanran's clear thinking, calmness and strictness, the concubines were all confident that following her would give them a chance to defeat Nalan Xianuo. Nan Gongyan believed in her even more, because she was a member of the Nalan family, and she almost unconditionally trusted Nalan Yanran.

  Nalan looked at Nangong Yan with a gentle gaze, affectionately pulled her hand, and softly said: "During this period, please help me out, Princess. Whether it's the Emperor or the Empress Dowager, only your words are effective."

  Nangong Yan nodded repeatedly, patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, Nalan sister, when you need help, just tell me, as long as it can make her leave Luotian, I'll do whatever it takes!"

  As she spoke, Nangong Yan felt a pang of sadness. "Nalan sister, do you know where Xianuo went?"

  Nalan's heart skipped a beat, and to her surprise, Nangong Yan still had feelings for Nalan Xianuo?! If she were to find out that Huangfu Xianuo was actually Nalan Xianuo... No! It couldn't be, this matter was too risky. She liked Nalan Xianuo so much, almost to the point of worship, and as a member of the aristocracy, Nangong Yan had a similar air to Nangong Jin.

  If she knew that Huangfu Xizhao was actually Nalan Xizhao and instead revered her, it would be troublesome.

  "I don't know either, after Empress Dowager issued a warrant for her arrest I was thrown into the heavenly prison and then didn't know anything anymore."

  Nangong Yan's face fell. "Wang brother said she was dead... but I don't believe it, she's Xianuo, how could she die so easily? Who could have killed her?"

  "Dead?!" Nalan Yanran pretended to be surprised, and immediately shook her head. "No, it's impossible, she won't die!"

  Nangong Yan hastily returned to comfort her emotions. "Don't worry, Nalan sister, I also believe that she will definitely not die."

  At this time, a palace maid rushed in at the door, she was frightened and pale, she was the palace maid who followed Xi Er to Nan Gong's mansion.

  Everyone saw her flustered appearance and became tense. Nangong Yan hastily asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so flustered?"

  The palace maid fell to the ground, her whole body trembling. She could hardly speak, her mouth dry and tongue parched as she lifted her head, her face covered in cold sweat. Trembling, she said: "Concubine Xi...she...she's dead!"

  "What does it mean? How did he die?" Nan Gongyan asked urgently.

  Everyone heard this and didn't have much of a reaction, because when they let Xi'er do this thing, they already knew Xi'er would definitely die. Under the effects of that medicine, no one could survive being in Nan Gong Jin's hands.

  But now it seems things aren't so simple after all.

  The palace maid burst into tears. "Concubine Xi has been beaten to death... by Princess Huangfu!"

  She couldn't help but feel terrified when she recalled the horrific scene just now, so scared that she couldn't even stand up. It was a scene that no human could bear to see, and the one who did it was not human either, but a ruthless and cold-blooded demon like Shura!

  "What?!" Everyone was shocked.

  Only Nalan Yanran's face showed a surprised expression, but her heart was calm and waveless. Killed? What's the big deal. Heh, those even more frightening scenes back then, they hadn't experienced them yet.

  Nalan Xixi, she was never an ordinary person, she was the god of death in Yanluo Temple, and a single glance could put people to death. Those who knew her understood that the calmness on her face was not simple indifference, but an endless killing intent.

  "Princess Xi was with the king in the bedchamber when Princess Huangfu suddenly appeared and burst in, dragging Princess Xi by her hair all the way to the palace gate. She then used a whip to break Princess Xi's legs and beat her until she was covered in blood, saying..."

  Listening to this terrifying scene, several imperial concubines turned pale, and Nan Gongyan was also shocked into speechlessness.

  Nalan Yanran asked, "What did you say?"

  "She said... Wang Shang is her man, and no one should have any illusions about him. She also warned the palace slaves that if anyone else dared to let other concubines in, they would suffer the same fate as Xi Fei..."

  "Is he her person?!" Nan Gongyan heard this and couldn't hold back the anger in her heart, who does she think she is?! How dare she say such shameless and arrogant words! "Too presumptuous, isn't Brother Wang angry?!"

  In the past, if someone dared to utter such arrogant words, Nangong Jin would have torn him into eight pieces and scattered his body across five horses!

  The palace maid shook her head. "Not only did she not, but soon after that, she entered the bedroom with the king..."

  As she spoke, the palace maid didn't know how to describe it properly, but her embarrassed appearance made everyone understand that she had gone with Nan Gong Jin to do something, which surprised them even more.

  There isn't a woman who can survive under him, she should also know that, but she still went in so recklessly, and Nangong Jin didn't get angry because of her words, it can only be explained...

  It has happened before, and she didn't die. Nangong Jin loves her to the point of doting on her, allowing her to do whatever she wants!

  They lost... and they just lost on this one point alone.

  Although they were the concubines of Nan Gong Jin, and had the title of noble consorts, they had never served him in bed. Because Nan Gong Jin did not like them, and would absolutely not coddle them.

  They will go, and it is certain death.

  But this Huangfu Xizhao, so arrogant and outspoken, would not make Nan Gong Jin angry, but instead be so protective of her, determined to make her the empress, even disregarding Nan Gong Yan's opposition to shield her...

  It's almost impossible to defeat her and drive her away!

  Several concubines and noble consorts looked at each other in dismay, they all took a step back, hearing the palace maid's words about Xi'er's fate, they feared that the next one would be themselves. Nan Gongyan looked at their timid appearance, angrily sat aside not knowing what to do.

  At this time, Nalan Yanran spoke up. "Everyone, sisters and brothers, don't be discouraged, this is not the time to give up. She's so formidable, and the king is letting her do as she pleases. Today she killed Xier, next time it might be you or me. At a moment like this, we can't retreat because we have no way out."

  They thought for a moment and indeed it was this principle.

  She was already a person of the Luotian family when she married into this place, and she was a person of Nangong Jin's. Whether she lived or died was all up to Nangong Jin's word. Now that Nangong Jin is shielding Huangfu Xizhao, they have no way out, even if they hide, it will only be a matter of time before they are found.

  "What shall we do?" asked one of the imperial consorts.

  Nalan Yanran let out a sigh, her face set in a resolute determination. "At this point, there's nothing left but to stake everything on one last gamble."