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Chapter 14 Xiao Family's Loyal Servant

The Shen residence was located in the most prosperous area of ​​the capital and covered a vast area.

At first glance, it is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, exuding extreme luxury.

Lu Xuan, still dressed in a black robe, was led by the steward of the Shen family through many corridors to an extremely quiet and elegant inner room.

Shen Qiansan had been waiting there for a long time.

Upon seeing Lu Xuan arrive, he immediately stood up and greeted him with a broad smile.

"Your presence truly honors my humble abode!"

"Someone, quickly bring tea, the best Wuyi Dao tea!"

As she spoke, the maidservant slowly served her a cup of fine tea.

Lu Xuan didn't stand on ceremony either. He picked up his teacup and took a small sip, while his gaze, through the shadow of his hat brim, casually appraised Shen Bancheng, who was famous throughout the capital.

"Old Master Shen's hospitality is surely not just out of gratitude for saving my life, is it?"

Lu Xuan put down his teacup and got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiansan's smile vanished, replaced by an unprecedented solemnity.

Instead of answering directly, he walked to the door, peeked out, closed the door, and activated the soundproofing array inside the room.

After doing all this, he turned around to look at Lu Xuan and took a deep breath.

"My benefactor is indeed a man of few words, so I will not hold back any longer."

After saying that, to Lu Xuan's slightly surprised gaze, the illustrious Shen Bancheng suddenly knelt down and performed an extremely solemn salute to Lu Xuan.

"This old servant, Shen Qiansan, pays his respects to Your Highness, the Carefree Prince!"

His shout was loud and clear, yet it was tinged with excitement and trembling.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan narrowed his eyes, his muscles tensed instantly, and an extremely dangerous aura emanated from him.

How did you know who I am?

His gaze was icy and piercing; if Shen Qiansan uttered even the slightest mistake, blood might spill on the spot.

Disguised in a black robe, he was extremely careful when returning to the palace. With his powerful spiritual sense, it was impossible for anyone to follow him.

Even the shrewd woman Su Qinghuan couldn't see through it, so how did Shen Qiansan... find out?

Faced with the terrifying pressure emanating from Lu Xuan, Shen Qiansan's forehead was covered in cold sweat, but he did not get up. He remained kneeling on the ground, his voice sincere.

"Your Highness, please calm your anger! This old servant did not intend to investigate Your Highness's whereabouts!"

"But... this old servant has been keeping a close eye on Your Highness's every move!"

Lu Xuan sneered.

Follow me?

"What do I, a powerless and useless prince, have to do with you, Shen Bancheng, that deserve your attention?"

Shen Qiansan raised his head, tears streaming down his face.

"Your Highness, do you still remember your mother... Consort Xiao?"

Upon hearing the words "Mother Consort," Lu Xuan's mind was instantly flooded with the original owner's memories.

That gentle and tender woman was nothing more than a pitiful woman who died in despair in the deep palace.

"Do you know my mother?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiansan wiped away her tears, her eyes filled with reminiscence.

"Not only did you know him, but Your Highness's maternal grandfather was Xiao Yan, the Grand Tutor of the court, who held the highest position in the government and was known for his integrity and incorruptibility."

"And this old servant is merely a household servant of the Grand Tutor's mansion."

"If it weren't for the Grand Tutor saving this old servant's life back then, this old servant would already be a pile of dry bones."

"But that Lin Ruofu, that damned traitor!"

At this point, Shen Qiansan gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with hatred.

"In order to seize power, he framed the Grand Tutor for treason."

"The Lin family even colluded with that poisonous woman in the palace, working together from the inside and outside, which led to the execution of the entire Xiao family, more than three hundred people, with blood flowing like a river."

"Even newborn children were not spared. Only the Imperial Concubine, because she had married into the palace, barely managed to save her life, but she suffered endless bullying because of it, and in the end..."

At this point, Shen Qiansan was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Lu Xuan listened quietly.

Although this was an old story from the original owner's maternal grandparents' family, since he had taken over this body, he naturally accepted the deep-seated blood feud.

It turns out that the feud between him and the Lin family was not only about the struggle for the throne, but also about the hatred of the extermination of the entire family!

"So, you're a spy left behind by the Xiao family?"

Lu Xuan asked calmly.

"Exactly!"

Shen Qiansan calmed himself down and continued.

"Back then, the Grand Tutor foresaw impending disaster, so he arranged for his old servant to hide in anonymity and take the last remaining wealth of the Xiao family to hide in the city and make money through business."

"The Grand Tutor's dying wish was that if Your Highness were to become an incompetent person, this old servant would protect you with wealth and peace throughout your life, and would never let you be drawn into the vortex of revenge."

"But if Your Highness possesses the potential to become a hidden dragon... then this old servant's vast wealth and the entire Shen family will be Your Highness's sharpest weapon!"

"Over the years, this old servant has been secretly watching Your Highness, but I have seen Your Highness being timid and hesitant in the palace, and even... somewhat absurd. This old servant is anxious, but I dare not disobey the Grand Tutor's last wishes."

"Until a few days ago, His Highness was given the title of Prince of Leisure and banished from the palace."

"This old servant thought Your Highness had no hope in this life, and was just preparing to find an opportunity to secretly help Your Highness."

"But who would have thought that, in the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, this old servant would witness His Highness's miracle with his own eyes!"

A fanatical light gleamed in Shen Qiansan's eyes.

"Although Your Highness's face was covered by a black robe that day, this old servant has seen countless people in my life, and I would never mistake Your Highness's figure or gait!"

"Furthermore, my men later discovered that the Crown Prince's Shadow Assassin Squad was completely wiped out..."

"This old servant knew that Your Highness had been concealing your abilities all these years! You were biding your time!"

"What a brilliant move, 'Hidden Dragon in the Abyss'! Your Highness's patience and forbearance are exactly like the Grand Tutor's back then, perhaps even surpassing him!"

"This old servant dares to guess that Your Highness was waiting for the right opportunity. Now that you have been granted the title of Prince and left the palace, it is time for the dragon to regret its overreaching ambitions and soar to the heavens!"

Shen Qiansan became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could see the day when Lu Xuan ascended the throne and exonerated the Xiao family.

After listening, Lu Xuan did not immediately express his opinion.

An invisible divine sense was instantly released, enveloping Shen Qiansan entirely.

Although his cultivation level has plummeted, his Saint Lord-level divine sense is more than enough to probe the soul fluctuations of a Spirit Sea Realm martial artist.

Under the influence of divine sense, Shen Qiansan's heartbeat, blood flow, and even the slightest emotional fluctuations were all clearly visible and impossible to hide.

A moment later, Lu Xuan slowly opened his eyes, and the coldness in them melted a little.

Excitement, loyalty, grief, anticipation...

There is not a single falsehood in it.

This person is trustworthy.

Get up.

Lu Xuan raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone still calm, but with a hint of approval in it.

"Since they are my maternal grandfather's former subordinates, there is no need for such a grand ceremony."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Shen Qiansan stood up shakily, his old face full of satisfaction.

"Now that you know who I am, there are some things I won't hide from you."

Lu Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his domineering aura as a Holy Lord no longer concealed, instantly filling the entire room.

"I will destroy the Lin family."

"I will personally retrieve Lin Ruofu's head."