Chapter 896 - 898 Helen Xue’s Resentment (2)
"Hehe, that’s because the Emperor already regards you, Yi’er, as the potential heir apparent. Therefore, he cannot allow any blemish on your reputation. Now that you have returned victorious, all you need to do is to ascertain who is behind the plot against Duke Li Guo Mansion. Then you can immediately clear yourself of the accusation of harming your brothers. After that, it will only be natural for the Emperor to appoint you as The Prince and restore your Imperial Mother, the Empress’s, privileges!"
Nangong Yi bowed his head and said, "Grandson understands. Grandson will do his best!"
The old master added, "You must be cautious. Jin Guifei and The Prince have been scheming for many years and are not so easily defeated. A single misstep could lead to total defeat. You must not underestimate your enemy."
"Grandson understands. I will proceed to take care of it promptly and will not disappoint you!"
Nangong Yi stood up, gave a formal bow to his maternal grandfather, and said respectfully, "It’s already very late. Please rest, Grandfather. I will head back now. Just wait for the good news!"
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After leaving Enxi Hall, Nangong Yi headed straight for the Western Corner Gate of Duke Li Guo Mansion. By the time he arrived there, the little girl had not yet returned. Nangong Yi waited near the corner for nearly an hour without seeing the little girl return. Suddenly, he saw thick smoke rising from next door at the Guangling prince’s mansion—it was clearly on fire!
It was summer, and the weather was dry and hot. The fire quickly spread, and in less than fifteen minutes, the Guangling prince’s mansion had become a sea of fire, apparently beyond salvation!
As Nangong Yi was shaking his head in resignation, Cai Wei arrived back, panting heavily. She was running fast, and under the moonlight, one could see fine beads of sweat on her forehead.