Chapter 150: Feng Xiyao Finds Mo Cangyan

Chapter 150: Feng Xiyao Finds Mo Cangyan

Seeing the county magistrate present, yet they continued their flirtatious exchange, Zhang Si erupted in anger.

"You two really have guts! The county magistrate is right here, and you dare to ignore him!"

The magistrate sneered and addressed Mo Cangyan, "Recently, Country Zhao has sent troops to attack our Great Xia. I now strongly suspect that you are a spy from their country!"

Being accused of being a spy was a grave offense, punishable by immediate execution without trial. The magistrate's intentions were clear – he wanted them dead.

Zhang Si found himself in a dilemma. He leaned in and whispered, "Stepfather, that woman is my concubine. What will I do if she dies? I spent a thousand taels on her!"

Slapping Zhang Si's forehead, the magistrate retorted, "With a thousand taels, you didn't even think of honoring me but bought this woman who steals men? If you like a woman, just bring her home. Why spend silver?"

"Yes, yes, yes, I forgot. It's all because her family is too greedy. I'll definitely deliver the silver to your residence later!" Zhang Si smiled obsequiously, speaking humbly.

Hearing the magistrate accuse the man beside her as a spy, Qian Xue, well aware of the fate of spies, looked at Mo Cangyan with a mix of reluctance and fear.

"You know martial arts, they can't stop you. Hurry up and leave on your own!"

Speaking these words, a sharp pang of pain pierced her heart. How she wished she could escape with him, anywhere, no matter how far.

Mo Cangyan's expression was cold, his gaze not sparing the two figures before him.

Lowering his eyes, his deep, dark phoenix-like eyes reflected Qian Xue's image. "What will you do if I leave?"

Seeing that he was concerned for her, Qian Xue's teary eyes shook their head. "I'll be fine, don't worry about me. Just go quickly!"

With that, she nudged Mo Cangyan to depart.

Upon witnessing Qian Xue urging the man, Zhang Si panicked and interjected.

"Daddy, that man is skilled in martial arts, he must be a spy from Country Zhao. Quickly send someone to catch him, or he'll escape soon!"

Zhang Si, having experienced being beaten by Mo Cangyan previously, was well aware of the man's formidable abilities.

The county magistrate, however, remained unconcerned. "In my territory, unless he has wings, there's no way he can escape!"

With a command, he instructed, "Go and kill that spy on the spot. Bring that woman here!"

Qian Xue's heart sank as she stepped in front of Mo Cangyan, lashing out, "County Magistrate, do you have any evidence that we are spies?"

The county magistrate chuckled smugly, "Here, what I say goes!"

Mo Cangyan's expression darkened at the lawless remark.

As a horde of soldiers approached them, he spun Qian Xue around, pushed her into the house, and shut the door behind her.

Then, unarmed, he engaged them in combat, knocking down several with each punch...

Feng Xiyao arrived at the location the little girl had mentioned and saw a man being besieged by dozens of people.

Upon recognizing the man's face, a smile lit up her features, and her eyes instantly reddened with emotion.

"Mo Cangyan!"

She cried out and rushed towards him.

The county magistrate heard the commotion behind him, and both turned to see a woman running towards them, as ethereal as a fairy.

Upon hearing the voice, Mo Cangyan kicked aside the man blocking his path and lifted his gaze.

Seeing the one he yearned for running towards him, he froze momentarily.

The guards behind Feng Xiyao, upon noticing the Emperor being surrounded, promptly approached to restrain the stunned county magistrate and Zhang Si.

"Mo Cangyan!"

Feng Xiyao rushed over and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly.

"You idiot, do you have any idea how hard I've been searching for you?" Her voice trembled with emotion.

Mo Cangyan's body stiffened slightly, his expression a mix of emotions. "I'm fine now!"

The fortitude she had maintained crumbled the instant she saw him, and Feng Xiyao broke down in tears.

"I thought... I thought I'd never find you!"

"Do you know how worried and longing I've been for you?"

Mo Cangyan stood silently, allowing her ample time to embrace him, his gaze meeting Qian Xue as she emerged from the house...

Qian Xue observed the woman hugging him, unable to see her face due to their positioning.

After holding onto the man for a while and realizing he didn't return the embrace, Feng Xiyao glanced curiously at him.

To her surprise, she saw Mo Cangyan looking past her. She furrowed her brow, stepped out of his arms, and followed his line of sight, turning around.

This time, Qian Xue could finally see the woman's features clearly. She was indeed very beautiful, with an exquisite and captivating face, and a pair of alluring eyes that even drew in another woman like herself.

Upon seeing the appearance of the wife he had mentioned, Qian Xue felt a sharp pang in her heart, leaving her breathless.

"..."

Observing the expressions exchanged between Mo Cangyan and this woman, Feng Xiyao felt a twinge in her heart. It was as if a thin thread was slowly slipping away from her grasp, no matter how tightly she tried to hold on.

The county magistrate, confused by the situation, shouted, "Who are you two? How dare you interrupt this official's capture of a spy!"

Li Yu gave the speaker a cold stare and produced a token, "The Emperor is here. You should all kneel!"

The county magistrate's originally disdainful and arrogant expression turned to terror as he saw the token in Li Yu's hand, causing him to collapse to his knees in fright.

"Dad, what are you doing?"

Zhang Si, unable to comprehend the significance of the token, still attempted to pull the county magistrate back up.

"Kneel, kneel down!"

The county magistrate prostrated himself on the ground, dragging Zhang Si down with him, his voice trembling.

"Your Majesty, this official... was unaware of your arrival. I beg for your forgiveness!"

"..."

Qian Xue was also stunned, staring blankly at the man before her: He was actually the Emperor!

Mo Cangyan looked at Li Yu. "You take care of this. That county magistrate is corrupt and has committed many wrongdoings. Investigate thoroughly, and if the evidence is irrefutable, execute him immediately!"

"Anyone who colluded with him in his tyranny will share the same fate!"

Li Yu nodded. "Yes!"

The county magistrate was dumbfounded, wailing as he prostrated himself before Mo Cangyan.

"Your Majesty, spare me! I dare not do it again!"

Li Yu gestured to his subordinates. "Take them all away!"

"..."

Before Zhang Si could react, he was dragged along with the others.

"Why are you arresting me? Do you know who I am? Let me go..."

It wasn't until they had dragged everyone away that the area fell silent.

Feng Xiyao held Mo Cangyan's hand. "Let's hurry back. Your mother and the others are very worried about you!"

Mo Cangyan nodded and prepared to leave with her.

Taking a few steps, Mo Cangyan paused and turned back to look at Qian Xue, whose face reflected pain.

Seeing him stop, Feng Xiyao also turned around, witnessing the sorrowful gaze-sharing between the woman and Mo Cangyan.

"What's wrong?"

Mo Cangyan furrowed his brows slightly, diverting his gaze, and spoke to Feng Xiyao, "She's the one who saved my life..."

With just that sentence, Feng Xiyao understood the situation. She concealed her sadness and held Mo Cangyan's hand tightly.

After some thought, she met the woman's eyes, "Do you want to walk with us?"

Qian Xue's gaze remained fixed on Mo Cangyan, not responding to Feng Xiyao.

It wasn't until Mo Cangyan said, "Let's walk together!" that she nodded and started walking alongside them.

Feng Xiyao: "..."