Romance of the Resurrected Crown Princess and the Cold-blooded Wolf King - Chapter 171

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the room.

Xuanyuan Mo stood in front of the arhat bed quietly. When he saw the soundly sleeping woman on the bed, his cold eyes instantly became soft.

She got a lot thinner. He had met her yesterday but he felt that he hadn’t seen her for a long time.

He pressed his cold lips on her smooth forehead, slowly closed his eyes and smelt her unique scent. His cold heart gradually melted.

It seemed that only she could make him feel warm. Without her in his life, there would be endless darkness and coldness rather than light and warmth in his world.

The faint moonlight shone on her beautiful face, rendering her paler and more pitiful.

He gently stroked her pale face with deep affection.

That pair of disdainful purple eyes suddenly came to his mind. He felt a sudden heartache and instantly stopped, his face slightly getting somewhat pale.

He took his hand away from the woman’s face and balled his hands into fists. His strength seemed to crumble his fists.

His gaze settled on her belly. A shimmer of pain flashed across his amber eyes. Whether the baby was his or not, he would love her anyway. Yet, could they return to the past?

With a flash, Xuanyuan Mo disappeared in the room.

After Xuanyuan Mo disappeared, Duanmu Xi sleeping soundly on the bed suddenly shed a tear.

Outside Ximo House, Xuanyuan Mo appeared stern and looked back in a direction, saying, “Show yourself.”

Hearing Xuanyuan Mo’s voice, Long Yue in the darkness immediately showed up and walked to Xuanyuan Mo, saying respectfully, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Xuanyuan Mo looked at Long Yue and slightly frowned, “You are not protecting Her Highness in there. Why do you follow me?”

Upon hearing that, Long Yue said with joined hands, “I have something to tell Your Highness.”

Confused, Xuanyuan Mo looked at Long Yue and said coldly, “Come to the study with me.”

Then, Xuanyuan Mo turned around and walked to the study. Long Yue immediately caught up with him.

They came to the study together. Xuanyuan Mo stared at Long Yue and asked, “What do you want to say? Say it!”

Hearing that, Long Yue said with a bow, “It’s about what Her Highness Crown Princess mentioned yesterday.”

Xuanyuan Mo knitted his eyebrows in confusion but he said nothing.

Long Yue raised his head and cast a glance at Xuanyuan Mo, saying, “On the night of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, it was not Young General Lian but Your Highness who was with Her Highness Crown Princess in the cave.”

When Xuanyuan Mo heard that, his heart suddenly thumped. Then, he grabbed Long Yue’s hand with excitement and said, “Tell me in detail!”

Seeing the excited reaction of Xuanyuan Mo, Long Yue said seriously, “On the night of the fifth day of the eighth lunar month, Phoenix Five, Yu Ying, Yu Feng and I got the news from Lishang and arrived at the cave hurriedly. At that time, we saw Young General Lian blocking Xuanyuan Hao–Second Prince and a group of assassinators in black outside the cave. Afterward, we also joined the fight. We spent the whole night fighting with the assassinators in black. Thus, I was sure that Her Highness was not with Young General Lian at all. Her Highness didn’t come out of the cave until the next morning. Afterward, she asked us about Your Highness’s whereabouts. Thereafter, when we saw you in Prince Zhan’s prince, you have lost your memory.”

In order to make Xuanyuan Mo clearer about the truth, Long Yue talked of what he had known as in detail as possible.

Today, he came here to tell His Highness about this simply hoping that His Highness wouldn’t misunderstand Her Highness. He could tell that Her Highness was still in love with His Highness. His Highness still cared about Her Highness too. For their happiness, he came to meet His Highness behind Her Highness’s back only to avoid more misunderstanding between them.

After hearing that, Xuanyuan Mo was slightly in a trance. Was it really him who was with Xi in the cave on the night of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month? If it were him, why did he wake up in the inn the next morning?

Seeing that Xuanyuan Mo was in a trance, Long Yue added, “Your Highness forgot Her Highness, making Her Highness very sad. Afterward, Her Highness ordered me to investigate the worms that could make a man forget someone. I found that two kinds of worms could make a man lose the memories of a specific person. One is Love-forgetting Worm and the other is Heartless Worm.”

Xuanyuan Mo was a bit surprised to hear that, “You mean it was because someone planted a worm in me that I forgot her.”

With a nod, Long Yue took out a sheet of paper from his arms and passed it to Xuanyuan Mo, saying, “These are the materials about the two kinds of worms I found. Please take a look.”

Xuanyuan Mo took the materials and glanced through quickly.

The Love-forgetting Worm could make a man forget his love. As to the Heartless Worm, it could only work on men. He who was invaded by the Heartless Worm would be severely turned on. The only solution was to have intercourse with a woman. After the worm was removed, the man would forget the woman who helped remove the worm for him.

“Your Highness should have been invaded by the Heartless Worm. And Her Highness was the one removing the worm for you so Your Highness forgot Her Highness.”

The knuckles of Xuanyuan Mo’s hands grabbing the paper became slightly white. He was self-condemned and pitiful. Heartless Worm? How much pain had she suffered? How could he forget her so easily?

“Is there any way to have my memory recovered?” His deep and hoarse voice was somewhat expectant.

Hearing that, Long Yue was taken aback and then sighed inwardly, “No.”

If there was a way to have His Highness’s memory recovered, Her Highness wouldn’t feel so anguished.

Xuanyuan Mo looked at Long Yue and said, “Tell me what happened that night in detail again.”

Even without the memory, he still wanted to know and feel it. He didn’t want her to shoulder the pain alone.

Hearing that, Long Yue smiled with satisfaction, “If you want to know what happened that night, you can ask Yu Ying and Lishang. They know more details than me.”

Yu Ying and Lishang always followed His Highness. What they said was more reliable than what Long Yue said. Besides, they did know more than him. Especially Lishang should know a lot of things.

Hearing that, Xuanyuan Mo took a meaningful look at Long Yue. Long Yue was not simple. No wonder Xi’s grandpa would assign such a man to protect her. He was a capable hidden guard indeed. Cultivation and integrity were the required criteria for every secret guard. And he was not only equipped with those two qualities but also very smart.

“Go back and protect Xi. Get Lishang and Yu Ying in here.”

Hearing that, Long Yue said okay with a bow and then turned to leave the study.

Very quickly, Lishang and Yu Ying arrived at the study.

“Greetings, Your Highness.” Both of them made an obeisance by cupping their hands at Xuanyuan Mo.

With a flick of his sleeve, Xuanyuan Mo looked at them and said, “I have something to ask you.”

Hearing that, Lishang and Yu Ying exchanged glances and meanwhile bowed, “Your Highness, please do ask. We will answer honestly.”

Xuanyuan Mo looked at them and nodded with satisfaction, “I want to know what happened on the night of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. The more detailed, the better.”

Hearing that, Lishang was slightly taken aback and a bit fretful.

Yu Ying didn’t notice Lishang’s abnormal reaction and recalled what had happened that night seriously.

“On the night of the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Your Highness and Her Highness were invited to the palace to appreciate the moon. A maid spilled the soup over Her Highness’s clothes. Afterward, Her Highness went into the Yonghe Palace and got changed while you waited for Her Highness outside the Yonghe Palace. Later on, somehow, you flushed and grimaced in pain. Lishang and I thought you might transform in advance. Hence, we wanted to take you away but you asked us to protect Her Highness in the Yonghe Palace. Afterward, you left on your own and Lishang caught up with you out of worry.”

Then, Yu Ying took a look at Lishang only to see that the latter was lost in thought with his head lowered.

“Go on.” Xuanyuan Mo glanced at Lishang, his eyes glittering with fierceness.

“Yes.” Hearing that, Yu Ying withdrew his gaze and then reminisced, “After coming out, Her Highness was very anxious about not seeing you. Then, Her Highness summoned Green Dragon Mythical Creature and went to look for you.”

Hearing him mention Green Dragon Mythical Creature, Xuanyuan Mo was surprised, “Anything else?”

“After Her Highness left, Yu Feng, Phoenix Five, Long Yue and I came back to Prince Zhan’s mansion for further information. Thereafter, Lishang came back and told us that you were in the cave behind the imperial palace. Hence, we rushed there together. When we got to the cave, we happened to see Young General Lian of the Xuanwu Empire besieged by a group of men in black. And Second Prince wanted to break into the cave and then we got into a fight. Second Prince didn’t leave with the assassinators in black until almost dawn.”

Hearing that, Xuanyuan Mo slightly frowned. What Yu Ying said was basically the same as what Long Yue said but it was not enough for him to clear his doubts.

He turned around to look at Lishang who lowered his head and said sternly, “Lishang, your turn.”

That night, Lishang kept following Xuanyuan Mo. He should know where Xuanyuan Mo had been.

Hearing that, Lishang was hesitant and said respectfully, “Yes. After Your Highness left, I followed you out of worry. Yet, you moved too fast for me to catch up. Hence, I could only keep track of your smell and then reached a forest. I saw the corpse of the princess of the Xuanwu Empire and stopped to check it. Yet, I got no findings. Afterward, I followed your smell and arrived at the cave behind the imperial palace.”

Then, Lishang took a glance at Xuanyuan Mo.

Xuanyuan Mo raised his chin at Lishang, “Tell me what you have known in detail. I want to know all the truth.”

Lishang was struggling with his head slightly lowered. Should he tell His Highness about Qing seducing His Highness? His Highness disliked Qi. If he reported this to His Highness, would His Highness hate Qing even more?

Xuanyuan Mo looked at Lishang’s abnormal expression and slightly frowned, saying coldly, “Don’t test my patience. You should know the consequences of deceiving me.”

His cold words overwhelmed Lishang with a rush of powerful coercion, causing Lishang to kneel directly. Even Yu Ying aside was affected and knelt together.

The strong power of the beast god made Lishang lose his breath and sweat on the forehead. His Highness’s power of the beast god was too terrifying, which was too stressful for a mythical creature of the wolf clan. He heaved a sigh inwardly. Even if he kept it to himself, His Highness would find it out sooner or later.

“I saw Your Highness in the cave and found that you seemed to be injured. There was also a woman aside, who was unconscious. You asked me to take her outside. When I went near, I found…”