From Princess in the Cold Palace to Empress in Heaven

Xu Xiuer said thoughtfully.

With the Destiny Eye, she can not only perceive ordinary things, but even see through people's hearts.

"Oh?"

Xiao Minghuang raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where did you get this from?"

Among all her sisters, she only told Xu Xiuer the story between the Luo sisters.

"Qianhua feels very guilty towards her sister because of her childhood experiences, but Qianrui has grown up now. In some ways, she is more mature than Qianhua and will not rely on her as a sister at all. Qianhua even always asks for her sister's advice."

"But in Miaomiao, she seemed to see her own sister, so she was so gentle and kind to Miaomiao."

Xu Xiuer analyzed.

After hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's eyes suddenly changed when he looked at Xu Xiu'er.

She reached out and touched Xu Xiu'er's delicate nose, and praised with a smile: "You are indeed worthy of being my Taoist partner. You are smart and perceptive. You can see through everything and nothing can be hidden from you."

Xu Xiuer was slightly startled and a little shy: "Your Highness, thank you for your praise. I just know a little bit!"

It wasn't that she was shy about being praised, but she really enjoyed the call of "Daoist partner" from His Highness.

Then, Xiao Minghuang planned to go to Wu'an Palace with Xu Xiu'er.

But before that, we have to arrange accommodation for Sheng Bailan.

"Bai Lan, do you remember where you lived in the princess's mansion before?"

Xiao Minghuang turned to look at Sheng Bailan and asked.

Sheng Bailan looked at the courtyard wall, thought for a moment and said, "I remember it was a small courtyard in the northeast corner. Do I still live there?"

Xiao Minghuang nodded: "Yes, let's settle down for now. When we are done here, we will go to the Holy Court together!"

As she spoke, she walked to Sheng Bailan, held her little hand, and said softly: "Don't worry, although I have wasted a lot of time because of sleeping these years, I will find a way to make it up to you!"

"I believe in you, Your Highness!"

Sheng Bailan pursed her lips and smiled softly, revealing two dimples.

Ye Ruoshui stood quietly aside, looking at Xiao Minghuang and Sheng Bailan silently.

There was a complicated look in her eyes.

"Perhaps, I should discuss this with Sister Lin..."

...

Wu'an Palace.

Xu Xiuer followed Xiao Minghuang in.

Walking through the ancient scenery with carved beams and painted buildings, Xiao Minghuang sighed: "Come to think of it, I have never been to Wu'an Palace. This is my first time here..."

She paused and didn't continue, then changed the subject: "How is the prince's health? What is his illness?"

Xu Xiuer looked a little gloomy, and replied: "Grandpa's old injury has relapsed, and his vitality is decaying. I'm afraid..."

At the end of her speech, Xu Xiuer lowered her head, tears dripping down her face, and she looked very uncomfortable.

Xiao Minghuang frowned upon hearing this, then patted Xu Xiuer on the shoulder and comforted her, "Let's go and have a look, maybe there will be a turnaround?"

Xu Xiuer raised her eyes. She practiced the way of destiny, so she naturally knew whose fate could be changed and whose fate was like the water flowing eastward, which could not be changed.

"Your Highness, my grandfather is doomed to die. I know it in my heart, and so does my grandfather. I thank you for your kindness on behalf of my grandfather, but when you meet him later, could you please not mention extending his life?"

Xu Xiuer fixed her eyes and whispered, "I know these words may be a little ignorant, but giving people hope and then giving them despair is a more cruel thing..."

"Okay, I promise you!"

Xiao Minghuang nodded slightly, and then said: "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's go into the house and meet your grandfather."

"Ok!"

Xu Xiuer nodded.

Afterwards, the two walked into the backyard one after the other and came to a quiet courtyard.

Boom boom boom!

Xu Xiuer knocked on the master bedroom door.

No one responded.

"Xiu Er...this?"

"He probably just fell asleep."

Then, Xu Xiuer pushed open the door.

Prince Wu'an was lying on the bed, his face dry and his eyes closed, as if he had really fallen asleep.

Xiao Minghuang stepped forward to check and found that King Wu'an's breathing was extremely weak, his qi and blood were exhausted to the extreme, just like an oil lamp that had run out of energy, and he could die at any time.

"Grandpa, His Highness is here to see you!"

Xu Xiuer walked to the bed, leaned over and called softly.

After a while, King Wu'an slowly woke up.

Seeing Xu Xiu'er and Xiao Minghuang, he struggled to sit up.

"Your Majesty!"

Xiao Minghuang stepped forward and helped Prince Wu'an to a reclining chair.

Then she took out a pill and handed it to King Wu'an.

Before, Xu Xiuer wanted him to take medicine, but he refused. But when Xiao Minghuang gave him the pill, he took it directly without any hesitation.

"Thank you princess!"

After taking the pill, King Wu'an rested for a while and then regained some energy.

"I haven't seen you for many years. The princess is still as graceful as ever, but I am already dying..."

King Wu'an shook his head and sighed with deep emotion.

"Your Majesty..."

Xiao Minghuang had just opened his mouth when he was interrupted again by King Wu'an.

"Seeing you again reminded me of the first time I saw you... I think it was the first time... You were different from when you were little. That night, you led 3,000 armored soldiers to lead the way, and the whole capital was shocked. I thought at that time, why should I be an enemy of someone like you?"

Prince Wu'an's tone was sad and full of reminiscence.

He recounted Xiao Minghuang's past experiences in the Xia Kingdom. It had been many years since those events happened, and Xiao Minghuang could not remember them clearly, but Prince Wu'an could describe every detail exactly, as if it had happened yesterday.

"...Princess, I spent the first half of my life loyal to the late emperor, but made mistakes in the second half, indulging myself in the fight for the throne. In the end, I ended up with nothing. If it weren't for the princess, even my only granddaughter would have been in danger."

"Now, I am a dying man, and the only thing I can't let go of is my granddaughter. I hope the princess can treat her well!"

As he spoke, Prince Wu'an struggled to get up and knelt deeply before Xiao Minghuang, his eyes red and filled with tears.

Xiao Minghuang hurriedly helped him up, "Your Highness, what are you talking about? Xiu'er and I love each other and we are destined to be together for life. Even if Your Highness didn't say it, I would treat Xiu'er wholeheartedly. Why did Your Highness have to do this? You are really embarrassing me!"

"I am very pleased that the princess thinks this way!" King Wu'an wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said with relief.

Then, he said to Xu Xiu'er: "Xiu'er, come and help grandpa."

Xu Xiuer obeyed the order and stepped forward to hold his arm. Prince Wu'an used the force to slowly stand up and forced a smile on his old face.

419. Bequest

"Grandpa, please stop talking and behave yourself!"

Xu Xiuer advised with concern.

Prince Wu'an did not answer, but pointed to a corner of the room and said, "Xiu'er, help Grandpa go there."

Xu Xiu'er didn't understand why, but she still did as she was told.

In this way, King Wu'an, supported by his granddaughter, slowly walked to the corner of the wall.

Then he raised his trembling old hand and groped the wall twice.

Click!

I saw.

A hidden compartment suddenly appeared on the wall.

In the secret compartment, which is only half the size of a person, two ancient books are quietly stored.

Xu Xiuer was stunned and asked in surprise: "These two books..."

"hehe..."

King Wu An pointed at the two books and said tremblingly: "These two books, together with the one I gave you before, make up a set of three books. If any one of them is missing, you won't be able to understand what it is..."

Xiao Minghuang, who was standing by, was puzzled and had no idea what the grandfather and grandson were doing.

"grandfather..."

Xu Xiuer's eyes were red and she felt an inexplicable bitterness in her heart.

Grandpa was already at the end of his life, but he was still thinking about her.

"Keep it well...keep it well..." King Wu'an said while panting.

Xu Xiuer bit her lip and choked up, "Well! I will treasure it well!"

"You must protect yourself well in the future..." King Wu'an showed a gratified look. He wanted to raise his hand and touch his last relative in this world for the last time...

However, his arms became weaker and weaker, and finally dropped down completely and forever.

"grandfather!!"

Xu Xiuer's eyes were red and tears rolled down her cheeks.

King Wu'an is gone!

"Your Majesty!"

Xiao Minghuang was also heartbroken. She had not expected things to turn out like this.

King Wu'an's body slumped on the chair.

His facial expression gradually froze and finally returned to calm.

Before he died, he looked at his granddaughter with eyes full of tenderness and love. That kind of love and doting made Xiao Minghuang very uncomfortable...

It wasn't that he really had no chance of survival, but he gave up.

Or rather, they are unwilling to pursue it.

"What joy is there in life, and what fear is there in death. Xiu'er, your grandfather is a true warrior!"

"I am nowhere near as broad-minded as he is!"

Xiao Minghuang bowed deeply, then placed him on the bed and pulled the quilt over him.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of the things you left for me."

Xu Xiuer took a last look at King Wu'an's body and then walked out of the room.

"Xiu'er, those three books are what the prince repeatedly told you to keep well before he died. If you have time, you should read them carefully. Maybe there is something he wants to tell you in them."

Xiao Minghuang reminded.

"Ok!"

Xu Xiuer nodded heavily.

King Wu'an passed away, and Xu Xiu'er had to mourn for him, so she would probably have to stay in Xia Kingdom for a long time.

Xiao Minghuang was worried about the conspiracy of Taoist Siming, so he did not stay in Wu'an Palace for too long. He gave a few brief instructions to the palace's housekeeper and left in a hurry.

But before she left, the palace steward looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"What's matter?"

Xiao Minghuang asked.

The palace housekeeper hesitated for a moment, then suddenly knelt down and cried, "Princess, I beg you to avenge the old prince!"