Chapter 283: Beautiful Killer VS Undefeated War God Prince 26
Xuanyuan Cheng was keenly aware of Xifeng's strangeness and said sternly, "If you have something to say, just say it quickly. Why are you hesitating?"

Xifeng was so frightened that he trembled all over. He mustered up his courage and reported: "Master, I found out that Concubine Yu was secretly training a top assassin for the Western Region Royal Court. The purpose of coming to Jingguo was... to kill you."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the study room froze.

Xuanyuan Cheng's expression became extremely complicated, with shock, disbelief, understanding, and a stinging feeling of betrayal.

He sat down slowly, clenching his hands into fists, his knuckles turning white from the effort.

"go on."

Although his voice was soft, it revealed an irresistible power.

Xifeng looked at his master cautiously, took a deep breath, and continued, "Concubine Yu is not only extremely beautiful and skilled in martial arts, but also proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing and dancing. In order to train her, the Western Region Royal Court spared no expense and time, and even specially trained her how to deal with men. And she was sent to Jingguo precisely to carry out the mission of assassinating her master."

Having said that, Xifeng paused and secretly observed his master's reaction.

Xuanyuan Cheng's face was gloomy and his deep eyes were full of pain and struggle.

This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him.

He waved his hand and threw all the writing brushes, inkstones, and other items on the desk to the ground. He angrily said, "Nonsense, Yao'er disregarded her own safety and shielded me from the arrows while pregnant. How could she be a killer trained by the Western Region Royal Court?"

He began to make excuses for her, trying to defend her.

She loves me so much that she would even risk her life and the baby in her belly to save me. How could she be a top killer trained by the Western Region Royal Court?
Xifeng trembled with fear and knelt on the ground with a plop.

He trembled and said, "Master, please calm down. I did not deliberately wrongly accuse Concubine Yu. The results of my investigation are indeed true."

After saying that, he quickly handed over the investigation results with both hands.

Xuanyuan Cheng took it, not sure whether he was angry or afraid, his hands were shaking so badly that he could hardly hold it.

It took him a lot of effort and courage to open the letter in his hand.

He quickly scanned its contents.

Looking at the evidence in front of him, his face became increasingly gloomy, as if shrouded in a thick layer of haze.

Great pain and disappointment surged into his heart. He felt extremely heartbroken, his throat felt sweet, and a mouthful of blood overflowed from the corner of his mouth.

“So it’s true…”

Xuanyuan Cheng's eyes were red, his expression looked like he was crying, laughing, and crazy, and his voice was extremely low and hoarse.

Seeing his master like this, Xifeng was so scared that his face turned pale and cold sweat broke out.

"Master, although Concubine Yu is a killer from the Western Regions, she doesn't seem to want to kill you. She took poison before leaving for Kingdom Jing. In addition, because she was reluctant to carry out the mission to assassinate you and fought to protect you, she has betrayed the Western Regions Royal Court and has been ordered to be killed without mercy by the leader of the Western Regions Royal Court, Burto..."

Xifeng was afraid that his master would get sick from being angry, so he quickly added.

After hearing this, Xuanyuan Cheng felt mixed emotions.

He couldn't help but think of the scene when the imperial physician examined Yu Yao.

The imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Bureau were highly skilled in medicine. More than a dozen of them surrounded her to treat her, including Zhao Ji, the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

But no one noticed that she was poisoned.

"Xifeng, are you sure she took the poison?"

His voice was low and hoarse, he stared at Xifeng and asked doubtfully.

"Yes, Master. According to reliable information, before leaving the Western Regions, Concubine Yu secretly took the secret Soul-Returning Powder of the Western Regions. She must take the antidote every year, otherwise, she will die of the poison in three years."

Xifeng reported the situation truthfully, revealing a bit of reluctance in his words.

Xuanyuan Cheng clenched his hands into fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain at all.

He closed his eyes, and Yu Yao's clear eyes flashed through his mind, as well as her resolute figure standing in front of him and resolutely taking the arrow for him.

"Why is she... like this?"

Xuanyuan Cheng murmured to himself, his voice full of confusion and heartache.

"Perhaps, the word love is hard to describe."

Xifeng sighed softly. Although he did not understand love, he could still feel the struggle and pain in his master's heart.

Xuanyuan Cheng looked up at Xifeng, still puzzled, "Then why can't we find out what poison she took?" Xifeng looked confused, he couldn't answer this question.

Neither of them spoke, and the room fell silent.

Xuanyuan Cheng pondered for a moment.

"This king wants to ask for clarification in person."

After he finished speaking, he left the study and went towards the backyard.

The night was as dark as ink, and the thin moonlight sprinkled on the garden in the backyard of the palace, adding a touch of coolness.

Xuanyuan Cheng walked on the gravel road, his steps were steady but his heart was full of ups and downs.

Xifeng's report just now kept echoing in his mind.

"Yu Yao, who are you? Why are you so contradictory? You are a killer, but you are also deeply in love?"

"Also, are the words you said to me true or false? Perhaps you were acting with me from the beginning to the end?"

He frowned and whispered, his voice full of confusion.

As you step into Mingxi Courtyard, the faint scent of medicine and flowers intertwined together makes people feel a little at ease.

Xuanyuan Cheng walked lightly towards the house. Seeing this, the maids and servants outside the door hurriedly bowed and retreated, not daring to say anything.

He pushed open the door and saw Yu Yao lying quietly on the couch, her face pale, her eyelashes trembling, obviously in pain.

Beside the bed, the doctor was carefully changing the dressing for her.

Seeing Xuanyuan Cheng coming in, the female doctor quickly bowed and retreated.

"you're awake?"

Xuanyuan Cheng's voice sounded particularly clear in the silent house.

He slowly walked to the couch and looked at the woman on the bed with complicated eyes.

Yu Yao saw Xuanyuan Cheng and tried to sit up, but she was too injured to do so. She could only say in a weak voice, "Prince...you are here."

Xuanyuan Cheng reached out and gently pressed her shoulder, signaling her not to force it.

"Why? Why did you do this? Betraying the Western Regions and taking the blame for me, do you know what this means?"

His voice was filled with confusion.

Yu Yao looked at him in shock, still thinking about how to confess to him, but there was no need for that.

She suddenly smiled, and her smile contained both relief and bitterness.

"I know. I knew from the beginning that my mission would be impossible to complete. Because... my heart no longer belongs to the Western Region, but to you."

Her words were soft, but very serious.

Xuanyuan Cheng's eyes were complicated. "Did you take poison? Why couldn't the imperial physician find out?"

Yu Yao stared at him blankly and explained, "Although the poison specially made by the Western Region Royal Court is extremely rare, it is not untreatable. I have secretly detoxified my body."

Xuanyuan Cheng stared into her eyes, his eyes confused and tangled, "I don't know whether I should believe you or not. You give me very contradictory feelings. I can't see clearly, and I can't understand you."

Yu Yao smiled sadly, "I can't prove it. Whether you believe it or not is up to you."

The room fell silent, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

After a long while, Xuanyuan Cheng slowly said: "No matter what the truth is, you saved my life, and I will never forget it. But if you lied, I will never forgive you."

Yu Yao said sadly: "I betrayed the Western Region King's Court, and I have no way out. I was injured while blocking the arrow for the prince. Apart from falling in love with the prince, what other purpose can I have?"

Xuanyuan Cheng felt a pain in his heart when he saw her sad appearance. He wanted to hold her in his arms and comfort her gently, but he resisted the urge.

His eyes were complicated and he didn't dare to look into her eyes, for he was afraid that he would be too soft-hearted.

He stood up, his back facing her, and said, "You should recover in the yard."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Yu Yao stared at his departing back, lost in thought, as if all her strength had been drained from her.