Chapter 639: Yao's Turmoil

XiaoliXiao Li squeezed out a smile, "Your Highness, I've remembered.""You're still laughing, you're not hurt"Xiaoli held on, turning her head to look at Wan'er who was holding her hand. Wan'er looked..."Ten guards, not one left"

Feng Lingxi raised an eyebrow, Yao Zhi let out a cold snort, "Could it be that we can't leave the harm behind"

"Harassment" Feng Lingxi looked at Luo Li, "Dare I ask the chief, according to our clan rules, what should be the punishment for treason"

Luoli saw the wind lashing around them and looked up at herself, her brow furrowed. She turned to the Elder Tai Chang, "Yao Chu, you answer."

Yao Shu's expression changed slightly. When the clan leader spoke, he couldn't help but answer, even if he didn't want to.

"The chief of the Hui tribe, the crime of treason should be supported by solid evidence. Then, the Holy Lord and all the elders will jointly decide on the crime of the traitor and impose the sentence."

How then should the Holy Lord be condemned for rebelling against his clan

Feng Lingxi asked again, Yao Chu clenched his fist, “It should be reported to the chieftain and await his judgment.”

"Chief, was my mother condemned by you"

Luo Li looked at Yao Chu, “You memorized the clan rules well enough, but since this Holy Master made a mistake, why didn’t you report it to me, and instead handle it privately”

Yao Shu hurriedly knelt down, and the people behind him also followed suit. The clan chief was furious, now that he was pursuing this matter, who dared to defy him

"Headman of the Hui people, we warned the Holy Lord at the time that it was she who ran into the forbidden area herself, and it was she who jumped off the cliff..."

"Grand Elder, I remember you saying that the Shadow Guard was protecting my mother when you killed them. How is it now that she jumped off a cliff herself"

Feng Lingxi sneered and questioned, looking at Yao Shu's flustered eyes, "Could it be that the Great Elder is intentionally concealing the truth about my mother's fall from the cliff"

"Chief, Yao Chu is loyal to the Yao clan, Heaven and Earth can testify. I hope Chief will see this clearly."

"My allegiance to the Yao clan is unwavering, as heaven and earth can attest. I implore the chieftain to see this clearly."

Feng Lingxi looked at Luo Li and said calmly, "Since they allowed you to investigate, then it would be best for the clan chief to look into the truth behind my mother's fall from the cliff. This way, I can clear her name."

"Is the saintess intending to throw this onto me to handle"

Feng Lingxi glanced at the crowd kneeling on the ground. “Didn’t they all clamor for you to be impartial and see through everything It makes sense, after all. I am the daughter of my mother, so they were afraid I would show favoritism. Perhaps it's fairer for the clan chief to handle this.”

Luo Li frowned, fairness. She would think so. This clearly wanted to push this matter to him to handle. Saying well, she would handle this herself. Unexpectedly, in the end, it was still pushed onto him.

What a fantastic wind! It's really something else.

"Xiao Li, let's go back first. The Chieftain is very busy, and I believe he will give my mother an explanation, as well as the elders and tribe members." Feng Lingxi took Xiao Li back to the Holy Maiden Hall, ignoring the crowd kneeling in the snow behind her.

"Your Highness, will the Chieftain truly help us uncover the truth about the Holy Lord's fall from the cliff"

Little Li's eyes were full of worry, "We sent a letter to the king, but we don't know when he'll be able to reply."

Who knows, we'll see.

She now dared not hope that Shadow Guard would really obey her orders. The only one she could trust was Xiao Li. If she were truly trapped here, Xiao Li had to go out and report to Dugu City.

Luoli looked at the people kneeling on the ground, and she couldn't bear it any longer.

"Do you all like kneeling"

Yao Shu led the way, everyone secretly glanced at the chieftain. On a windy and snowy day, who would be willing to kneel But since the chieftain remained silent, who dared to stand up

Luoli sighed dramatically.

"Grand Elder, since you all like kneeling so much, then kneel. Figure out what you'll say and come find me later."

After finishing his speech, Luo Li left with her attendants, leaving the others in a flurry in the snow.

They were all collectively punished by kneeling by the chief. Most importantly, what did the chief mean by his last words

"Elder, how long are we supposed to kneel What did the Chief just mean"

Everyone became restless and started to discuss it.

Yao Shu stood up and looked at everyone, "All get up, I'm going to see the chieftain."

"I'll go with you." Yao Yi spoke hurriedly. If Yao Shu was going to talk about Yao Wan Ying's fall, he had to be there. What if he blamed this on him Then he would be wrongfully dead.

"Let's all go together, Elders. The Chief just wants an explanation from us. As long as we stand united, what is there to fear"

Yao Zhi saw through their thoughts at a glance. At this time, no one dared to push him out; if anything happened to him, they would all be implicated.

"Go."

A crowd of people followed the elders to the temple, while the rest of the tribe went back to their own business.

Linxi County

Dugu City led his troops to search the mountain for a day, but there was no news. The wind and snow on the mountain were heavy, and the search operation surprised the surrounding tribes. They were terrified and guarded, which reassured Dugu City, as they had no intention of making a move.

"My lord, we have searched every cave around thoroughly, but found no trace of the mistress."

"Wait for the soldiers to return and tell me."

Ye Xi responded and walked to the door. She saw that there was a commotion outside. As she walked over, she saw soldiers surrounding a slender black-clad woman. Her eyes were sharp but not hostile.

"What happened"

"Report to the night guard, this young lady says she wishes to see His Highness, claiming she is sent by Her Royal Highness."

Upon hearing that the princess had sent someone, Ye Xi immediately motioned for them to leave.

"Girl, are you sent by the princess"

Yingliu looked at Ye Xi, her eyes wary.

“I have come to see the Fourth King, Dugu City, by order of the Holy Maiden.”

"Speaking like that so arrogantly"

Ye Xi seemed to see Xiao Li's figure in her, thinking that after being apart for so many days, she missed the girl quite a bit. She wondered how she and the princess were doing in Yaozu.

"How can you guarantee that what you're saying is true What evidence do you have to prove that you are a messenger sent by the Princess"

Although happy, Ye Xi still maintained the most basic level of caution.

Ying Liu took out a letter. Ye Xi recognized the handwriting at once; it was the Queen's.

"Follow me."

Ye Xi brought Yingliu into the king's room, "Your Highness, the Princess sent someone to deliver a letter."

Dugu Cheng looked up at the woman in black standing beside Ye Xi, his eyes full of doubt. "Sent by Xi'er You are from the Yao clan"

"I am the Saintess's Shadow Guard, bestowed upon me by the Saintess as Shadow Six."

Ying Liuchao bowed to Dugu Cheng, offering the letter in his hand. Ye Xi took the letter and brought it before the king. Dugu Cheng looked at the words on it, and at the contents of the letter, his brows furrowed. How could it be just one sentence

"My lord, what did the princess say"

"Tell her everything is fine."

The Holy Maiden sent a message to the Royal Prince through Liu, asking him to reply to her.

Ying Liu's words caused Du Gu Cheng's brows to furrow slightly. He looked at Ying Liu, "Is Xi Er truly well in Yao Clan"

Ying nodded, and Dugu City asked again, "I ask you, is the one who returned to the Luoli tribe with Xi'er still in Yaozu"

He is the chieftain of the Yao tribe and treats the Saint Maiden very well. No one in the Yao tribe dares to call out the chieftain's name directly.

"Chief"

Dugu Cheng was astonished. This Luo Li turned out to be the clan leader! No wonder he said he could protect Xi'er, and they had been safe all the way. It seemed he had underestimated Luo Li, who hid his identity very well.d happiness.""Well, you're not letting go, are you"Yuanxiu stared at Taosu, his tone laced with a hint of amusement. Taosu's expression remained as placid as ever. "I consider Xiaofeng a friend, so I...