Gao Ying’s face sank. Stating that he was a little cousin was already implying that he wasn’t a true heir of the Liu clan, which was already irritating. Then, Pei Xingyan had even deliberately brought up Liu Xian.

He swallowed his anger and said, “Liu Xian has already given up his life in the dungeon to protect the crown prince and princess. This fact has been announced publicly in court. Why are you asking why he didn’t come here?”

“Oh my, so he’s dead! I am so, so sorry. I really haven’t been paying much attention to these kinds of news.” Pei Xingyan said that he was sorry, but there wasn’t even a trace of embarrassment to be seen from him. “Right, what did you just say just now? How did he die again?”

Gao Ying said coldly, “He took the initiative to hold up the rear, sacrificing himself to protect the crown prince and princess!”

“Liu Xian sacrificed himself to protect another person? He even took the initiative in making that choice? Hahaha!” Pei Xingyang seemed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. His companions roared with laughter too. “I wouldn’t have been surprised at all if you told me that Liu Xian died while lying on the belly of a woman....