Song Xing: I am cultivating immortals in Qingcheng Mountain

Chapter 454 Invitation, Night Banquet
"I heard from Senior Jiuxian that you were looking for me?"

Hua Jin came in skipping from outside with her hands behind her back. The little girl seemed heartless and did not become cautious at all because of the Tianqi Imperial City, which had long been on high alert.

"Father is looking for you. He said he hasn't been sleeping well lately and wants you to help him."

Xiao Se nodded and repeated Emperor Mingde's words verbatim.

Hua Jin frowned.

Can't sleep?

"There should be an imperial doctor in Tianqi City, right? Besides, there is also the Imperial Observatory, so there is no way such a situation would happen, right?"

Hua Jin studied under the Medicine King Xin Baicao. She seldom left the valley and met few people. Her mind was a little simple, but that didn't mean she was a fool. Emperor Mingde's words were obviously problematic, and based on her understanding of Xiao Se, the other party should have seen it as well.

"I don't know the details, but I received a message before that my father intends to live forever. This time he is looking for you, and his target is likely to be that Taoist priest."

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Se revealed some of his guesses. After all, she had done him a favor and had a close relationship with Zhao Shouyi, so he naturally didn't want anything to happen to this little girl from Yaowang Valley.

"Then you're still looking for me?"

Hua Jin curled her lips, went to the lobby, found a chair and sat down, a small crossbody bag was placed in front of her, and in her hand there was a small pendant, which she started to play with.

Xiao Se shook his head slightly, and his eyes became a little deep.

"I have already informed my father of your relationship with Zhao Shouyi. He should not do anything stupid. I asked you to go because of other things. For example, you have seen Tianqi's situation. There is no guarantee that those people will not jump to the wall at all costs."

Hua Jin paused, as if he didn't quite understand what Xiao Se meant.

She is a doctor with only mediocre skills. It is difficult for her to protect herself. How can she be asked to protect Emperor Mingde? Is Xiao Se crazy?
"That's not what I meant."

Xiao Se had been looking at Hua Jin and he noticed the other party's reaction. It was obvious that the other party seemed to have misunderstood what he meant.

"There are many ways to assassinate someone, and poisoning is the most covert one."

Hua Jin slapped his forehead. This was true. After all, as long as the movements were covert, ordinary people would not be able to detect anything unusual.

"Then why should I help you? Or why should I help your father?"

She had guessed part of what those people outside were planning after listening to the conversation between Jun Yu and Jiuxian. If there was really something wrong with Emperor Mingde's health, the people who would take action would most likely be those people in the Mysterious Realm who were following the two princes.

It wasn't a big deal to show Emperor Mingde his health, but it ruined those people's good deeds. Who could guarantee that they wouldn't be targeted? Even the prince Xiao Se almost died on the road, let alone her.

As for the identity of Yaowang Valley and its relationship with Zhao Shouyi, it would indeed make those people wary, but it has come to this point, how could they care so much?
Xiao Se was stunned and fell silent immediately.

Hua Jin was right. She was not from Xueyue City and her relationship with him was not that close. She had been taking care of him along the way and not only did she not owe him anything, but she was actually doing him a favor.

She is different from Sikong Qianluo and Tang Lian. Whether the other party helps him or not depends entirely on personal preference.

"Indeed, you have helped me a lot along the way. If it weren't for Miss Hua Jin, I would have lost my life long ago." Hearing Xiao Se's words, Hua Jin was speechless for a moment. If the other party promised some good things or made a promise, she could still deal with it, but she was afraid of playing this kind of emotional card.

"No wonder the little Taoist priest told me that you don't look like a person who wants to gain power, but are more suitable for being in the underworld."

Xiao Se didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this.

"That's what I really think. Maybe I shouldn't involve you in this."

Hua Jin glanced at Xiao Se and said unhappily, "I know, that's why Lei Wujie and the others are willing to help you. If you were like Xiao Chong and Xiao Yu, do you think they would still stick with you through thick and thin?"

Xiao Se clenched his hands and seemed to be struggling, but he never said anything else.

"Okay, I will go to the palace to see the emperor, but there is one thing you have to promise. If you really sit in that position in the future, you are not allowed to have any other thoughts about the little Taoist priest."

Xiao Se was a little surprised, but then he smiled bitterly and said, "That Taoist priest is in the Return to Truth Realm and may even become an immortal in the future. Do you think I'm a fool?"

Hua Jin did not give up the idea because of this. Instead, he said seriously: "Whether to take action or not is not the same as whether you want to do it or not. Mr. Li has protected Beili for many years, but he is still suspected by your father. If you really sit in that position one day, maybe you will make the same choice. Even if you promise me now, you will regret it in the future. But there is one thing I think you should think about. After many years, can you still stick to your original intention?"

Xiao Se was speechless.

People’s hearts are fickle, so who can guarantee that they will never change? Back then, my father and the King of Langya were also very close, but in the end, they parted ways and even developed to the point of fratricide.

"I will keep doing it."

Xiao Se sighed. To be honest, he was not very interested in this court. It might even be said that it was not as attractive to him as the martial arts world. Stirring up trouble and maintaining balance were the keys to ensuring the stability of the court, but he didn't like any of these.

"Will you come with me to the palace tonight?"

Hua Jin nodded and did not refuse. After all, wasn't the purpose of her coming to Tianqi City to see the world?

On the other side, Xiao Chong and Xiao Yu also received the news that Emperor Mingde held a banquet to celebrate Xiao Chuhe's return. Such a high-profile act made both of them feel bad.

Since ancient times, parents' favoritism has easily made children dissatisfied, and even breed hatred over time. Before Xiao Chuhe left Tianqi City, he had always been the favorite prince of Emperor Mingde. If he had not been implicated in the incident of Prince Langya, the position of crown prince would probably have become his.

"My good father, you are thoughtful."

Xiao Yu slammed the table, the anger in his eyes was almost impossible to conceal, that was the treatment he could never ask for.

As for Xiao Chong, he slowly closed his eyes. He actually had experience with this kind of thing. He had already been married and had children. He couldn't guarantee that he would treat his own children equally, let alone his own father?
"Master, what do you think the Emperor meant?"

The Angry Swordsman stood aside, silent. He couldn't see through this matter, and of course he was not cut out for it.

"Sixth brother is so lucky!!"

(End of this chapter)