The First Genocide's Grudge

  These eyes, and the faint dragon musk on his body, were long and confusing, this familiar breath was more familiar to Mei'er than anything else, but this face, to Mei'er, was absolutely unfamiliar, yet it also shocked her!

  His face, chiseled like a sculpture with sharp angles and cold beauty, was like an ancient Greek god, making it impossible to look away. Even the modern, well-read Mei'er couldn't find a suitable word to describe his appearance for a moment.

  This face is the kind that can be deeply etched in one's mind, even bone marrow, and it's hard to forget!

  Those icy glints of black pupils were so familiar, like a deep pool that would make one fall in and be unable to extricate themselves if they weren't careful.

  His enchanting thin lips were pursed into a line, as if there were thousands of words waiting to be poured out between his lips and teeth; his sword-like eyebrows were slightly raised, making his entire face exude a dizzying charm, even though at this moment, his attire was so low-key, yet it couldn't hide the innate arrogance on him.

  It's him! Absolutely him! Mei'er was almost certain, these eyes, this embrace, this familiar breath, left her no room to doubt, only she didn't expect that under that human skin, he would look so sinister.

  She once said that she didn't know what kind of face could match his eyes, but now, this face is indeed enough to match!

  "Mei'er! Are you alright?" He called out her name, his voice still having that familiar magnetism, the deep black pupils showing dense concern.

  Mei'er was never infatuated with anyone, but there was a moment when she was bewildered by his face. After coming to her senses, she immediately jumped out of his arms.

  As if still in a state of shock, he patted his own chest, seemingly still trying to process the fright from just now.

  But in his mind, he quickly sorted out the situation before him. His call of "Mei'er" also made her immediately guess his identity. Who else could recognize her as Mei'er at a glance except for him?

  "Brother Jin Xuan!" That's right! The Western Xia Holy Maiden used to call him that. How despicable, he actually deceived her for so long! This account will be settled with him slowly.

  "Mei'er, are you alright?" His words were equivalent to acknowledging his own identity. Those black pupils seemed to be evading something, perhaps he hadn't expected that meeting Mei'er again would be like this.

  "It's nothing!" Mei'er shook her head, a fleeting moment of weakness in her eyes made her look very lovable, but secretly gave him a fierce glare, how dare he deceive her, he was done for!

  "Western Xia's second prince, you've overstepped your bounds!"

  Xia Jinxuan hadn't even spoken yet, but countless swords were already placed at his neck. If he made one more move, it was estimated that he would be beheaded immediately.

  "Wait! What are you doing?" Mei'er's red lips pursed, and for some reason, seeing those swords placed at his neck, she had an urge to knock them all down.

  "The Holy Maiden, this is the Emperor's decree: a hostage cannot cross the border. Otherwise, it will be considered treason!" The general also recognized Mei'er as the Western Xia Holy Maiden, but still had a cold face, seemingly not giving any face.

  "Saintess, are you okay?" Little Fairy didn't know it was Mei'er's plan earlier, seeing Mei'er fall down made her anxious, now that she saw Mei'er was fine, she came back to herself and hastily ran over.

  "Don't worry, I'm fine!" Mei'er smiled, regardless of what happened, her little plan had succeeded. Looking at Li Fei's dark face and the accusing glances from the people around her, she knew it was a success.

  "Lihui, I know you're jealous of the Holy Girl, but you can't do this! The water in this pool is so deep, what if the Holy Girl had really fallen in just now and something happened? How would you explain it to my third brother?" Princess Meiyu was also angry this time.

  "Nonsense! I didn't even touch her, she fell down by herself!" Li Fei was so wronged in her heart, but who would believe her words with the scene just now?

  "Everyone here saw it, you pushed the Holy Girl down! I didn't expect your heart to be so vicious! When Third Brother returns, I will definitely tell him!" Princess Mei Yu glared at Empress Li with hatred and also walked towards Mei Er.

  Seeing those people holding swords at Xia Jinxuan's neck, he was furious and pointed at them, shouting: "You bunch of dog slaves, quickly put down your swords!"

  The general knew the princess's temperament and seemed to be somewhat fearful: "Your Highness, please calm down, this is the emperor's decree. The prince cannot take a step beyond the border, otherwise he will be beheaded without discussion!"

  "How dare you! Are you all blind? He's the lifesaver of the Holy Maiden, if it wasn't for him just now, something unexpected would have happened to the Holy Maiden here, and I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to escape responsibility either. Let him go at once! If there's anything, this princess will take responsibility!" Princess Mei Yu really seemed to mean it this time.

  "Yes! Your Highness!" Princess Mei Yu was notorious for being arrogant, and ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke her, so the general hastily ordered someone to release Xia Jin Xuan.

  "Thank you, Princess, for saving my life!" Xia Jin Xuan was polite, but his face didn't show much expression.

  Princess Mei Yu's face turned red as soon as she saw her crush, and she waved her hands wildly: "Second Prince, you don't have to be so polite!"

  Mei'er couldn't help but secretly laugh at the thought. Just a moment ago, the beautiful Princess Mei Yu was being stubborn and willful, but now she had suddenly become a gentle lady. How strange!

  However, she still stared at Xia Jinxuan, and she was almost certain that he was Ah Nan. But then again, this place was heavily guarded, and it was impossible for him to escape the palace, let alone return to Western Xia. Was it just a coincidence that they had the same eyes?

  No! It must be him! Mei'er wouldn't allow herself to doubt again.

  "Mei'er, you came from Western Xia, how is the old king doing?" Seeing Mei'er not speaking, Xia Jin Xuan asked.

  Mei'er pushed away those messy thoughts and forced out a smile: "Jin Xuan brother, don't worry, the king's body is fine, he just misses you. By the way, are you doing well here?"

  "The Emperor of the Business Kingdom is still quite good to us hostages!" A faint smile played on his lips, but also revealed a hint of sadness. No matter how well they treated him as a hostage, what was the point?

  His expression is very consistent with his words, if he's acting, then he should be called a movie emperor!

  Was it a coincidence that he just made a move to save her? Mei'er tried hard to find a flaw on his face, but the beautiful Princess Mei saw them chatting and left her aside, hurriedly pulling Mei'er's sleeve secretly.

  Mei'er smiled and said to Xia Jin Xuan: "Brother Jin Xuan, this is Princess Mei Yu, let's get acquainted!"

  "It's an honor to meet Your Highness!" Although Xia Jin Xuan's words were laced with courtesy, his demeanor didn't seem like he was yielding to someone superior.

  Although Princess Mei Yu was bold and willful, when facing the man she liked, she still seemed a bit shy, blushing with a smile: "Second Prince doesn't have to be so polite, just call me Mei Yu!"

  "Ji Xuan is now a hostage, how dare he address the princess directly!" Ji Xuan said calmly, leaving Princess Mei Yu speechless, her face seemingly expressionless.

  "The time has come, all princes please return to the palace!"

  Mei Yu was just about to say something when suddenly a hurried voice came from that side.

  "Your Highness, I bid you farewell!" Xia Jin Xuan slightly bowed his head and turned around. As he passed by Mei Er's side, he seemed to quickly stuff something into her hand.

  "Take care of yourself!"

  Mei'er's palm tightened, and when she raised her head, Xia Jinxuan's tall figure had already left the doorway.

  "It seems we're a bit late!" Princess Mei Yu pouted, standing on tiptoes to gaze at the entrance, and before she could exchange two words with her sweetheart, they were separated, which naturally made her unhappy.

  Mei'er quickly withdrew her hand into her sleeve, pretending to be nonchalant as she smiled and said: "Your Highness doesn't have to be unhappy, at least today you can talk to Brother Jin Xuan, right? Next time, we can come a bit earlier, then let Brother Jin Xuan keep you company for a while. However, it depends on whether the generals here will allow it!"

  "Hmph! I'm here, who dares to stop me!"

  A certain domineering and willful attitude made Mei'er's heart feel uncertain, as the beautiful Princess Yu in Wu Chen'er's memory was also this way. Moreover, the person she liked was Xia Jinxuan. Suddenly, she didn't know whether or not to believe Ah Yu's words.

  "Princess, you like Jin Xuan brother, why don't you propose to the emperor?" Mei'er didn't understand these ancient rules.

  The beautiful princess Mei Yu frowned and said, "Holy girl, you don't know this, but although the second prince has a noble status, now that he's a hostage, he'll be locked up here for the rest of his life. How could my imperial brother possibly agree to let me marry him?"

  "Is it not hopeless for the princess and Brother Jin Xuan in this life?" Mei'er's mouth was speaking, but secretly observing the situation around her. This prince's palace had no flaws and was unshakeable, how did he do it?

  "So, I don't ask to be with him, just being able to have a conversation with him is enough for me!" Princess Mei Yu seemed to have also resigned herself to her fate.

  She knew that although Third Brother doted on her, when it came to matters of national importance, he would not compromise, and no amount of tantrums from her would be effective.

  "Ha! So our noble princess has come here to meet her lover, I knew it. This saintly woman hasn't been here for long and yet she's already got the princess wrapped around her finger. There must be some hidden reason!" The Empress's words were always so detestable to hear.

  Princess Mei Yu's phoenix eyes glared, pointing at Concubine Li and scolding: "You vicious woman! The matter of pushing the Holy Girl hasn't been settled yet, and now you dare to interfere with my affairs? Others may fear you, Concubine Li, but I don't!"