《Marry Under Order, Hot Tempered Queen》


 C1

    "Over there, don''t let him get away!"


    South of the Huan Yue Country, at the hunting grounds.


    The petite figure was like a fox, nimbly shuttling back and forth in the hunting grounds that was shrouded in darkness.


    And behind her, there were three assassins dressed in black with swords in hand, they were closing in on her.


    As she ran, the lady muttered to herself in a low voice, "What the hell? Who did I offend? It would only be a matter of days before my life is in danger."


    "Damned woman, don''t run ¡­"


    Although they were assassins, and their martial skills were not low, they had underestimated the woman''s qinggong.


    They had chased from the Imperial City all the way to the hunting grounds, but they had not been able to catch up.


    Escaping from the north side of the hunting grounds all the way to the south side of the hunting grounds, seeing that she was about to escape from the killer''s line of sight, the woman secretly smiled in delight.


    "Hiss!" ...fu.ck "


    Scolding in a low voice, the woman easily slapped him.


    However, her hand was suddenly held by him.


    In an instant, the woman felt a strong killing intent. It was much stronger than what she felt from the assassin.


    Instinctively, the woman exerted all her strength to free herself from the man''s grasp.


    Then, he slightly bent his body as if he was trying to trip the man up with a sweep of his leg.


    "You''re courting death!" With a low growl, the man was obviously infuriated.


    He lightly tapped on the tip of his feet and his body rose up like a feather. He flashed behind the woman and grabbed her delicate neck. It seemed as if his hand could break her delicate neck with a little bit more force.


    However, the man had no intention of killing her.


    "He''s here ¡­"


    While the two were fighting, the black-clothed man had already chased after them. At this moment, there were no longer only three killers.


    The man released his grip on the woman''s neck and she felt her breathing relax as she took a few deep breaths.


    But when she saw herself surrounded by the black clothed men, she couldn''t help but swallow her saliva, "You were also hunted down after all this time? This battle is so much bigger than mine! "


    He couldn''t help but mock her, causing the man to become impatient.


    "Shut up!"


    The surrounding black-clothed men surrounded them. The two of them had their backs to each other, guarding against each other''s attacks. However, they knew nothing about each other''s abilities.


    With a raise of her eyebrows, the lady suddenly smiled and crossed her arms, feigning a relaxed manner, "Looking at your postures, why do I feel like you two groups of men in black belong to the same group?"


    Hearing this, the leader of the men in black glanced at the man with a strange gaze.


    "Who cares if we''re in the same group or not, our goal is to take your lives!"


    As if afraid of being suspected again, the moment the words left his mouth, the black clothed man made his move.


    "What a stupid woman!"


    After being scolded by the man, the girl''s eyes widened in anger. She was just about to curse back, but just as she moved her lips, the man''s figure disappeared from her sight.


    Following which, all she saw was the black-clothed men falling to the ground one by one.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    The smell of blood made her feel uncomfortable, and her stomach churned. In the end, the woman was still unable to hold it in. She turned around, supported herself by a tree, and began to vomit.


    "Haven''t you seen the dead before? As for being so disgusted? "


    The woman ignored the man''s sarcastic words.


    He tilted his head and rolled his eyes.


    Turning around, he clasped his hands together.


    "I am unable to repay young master for saving my life, and I hope that we can never meet again. Goodbye!"


    After speaking indifferently, he turned around and was about to leave.


    However, just as he took two steps, he was stopped by the man''s hand.


    "Shouldn''t you repay the debt of saving your life with your own body?"


    Hearing this.


    The woman took a deep breath to suppress her anger.


    He pursed his lips and smirked as he raised his head.


    "Young master is right, it''s just that this little girl is too ugly, I''m afraid I''ll dirty your eyes. To propose to you, this little girl is not worthy. Goodbye!"


    After saying so, the woman smiled slyly as her petite body nimbly moved around the man.


    He thought that men would give up, but he didn''t expect that he would be pestered.


    "Ah ¡­"


    The pain in her scalp caused the woman to be unable to restrain herself from letting out a shrill cry.


    He turned around and cursed.


    "Are you sick!? A grown man, tugging at a woman''s hair, with a brain like watt? "Let go!"


    Ye Zichen raised his eyebrows. The man didn''t seem to understand what the girl meant.


    However, in general, he still understood.


    "Did I let you go?"


    She bit her lower lip, infuriating the woman.


    "You won''t let me go, right? You better not regret it. "


    Suddenly, the woman smiled charmingly as she stood up and looked the man in the eye.


    His deep blue eyes were so clear that they seemed to captivate the soul, causing the man to be stunned for an instant.


    "Since young master wishes me to repay you with my body, I will not suffer any loss since young master is so handsome. How about young master and I have a good relationship in this wilderness?"


    At the same time as her seductive voice sounded, the woman''s hands wrapped around the man''s neck. Her soft body was like a snake, clinging onto the man''s body.


    Afterwards, the woman lightly tiptoed as she closed her eyes. When her rosy lips touched the man''s sexy mouth, she could clearly feel his body unnaturally tremble a little.

 C2

    As if she had achieved her goal, the woman easily pried open the man''s lips, and without any hesitation, her hands moved around the man''s body, touching every inch of his sensitive skin.


    Hiss ¡­" "Ah ¡­


    All of a sudden, the man suddenly pushed away the woman, covering his lower body and unable to stand up for a long time.


    "Stupid and shameless! Serves you right for cutting off your descendants!"


    It turned out that when the woman was fiddling with the man, she ruthlessly hit him with her knee ¡­


    After cursing angrily, he turned around and left!


    When the girl''s figure disappeared, the black-clothed men who were originally covered in blood all stood up one by one. Moreover, their eyes were filled with concern as they looked at the man who held onto his lower body in pain.


    "Master, master, you ¡­" Are you alright? "


    The man roared furiously as he glared at the black-masked man in black.


    "Why don''t you try and see if it''s alright! "Hurry up and help me go back."


    Hearing this, the man in black stepped forward and helped the man up as he complained.


    "Mistress, you should find them to act in the next time." Ignoring the stench of pig''s blood on my body, just the fact that I have a face full of stuff almost exposed me. "


    "Shut up! Hurry, do you want to kill me? "


    Half a month later.


    Shang Shu Manor, Lan Ting Xuan.


    "Ah ¡­"


    An ear-piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the entire mansion.


    "Aiyo ¡­" Hua Mu Jin, you are the big miss of the Shang Shu Manor, why are your shouts so unpleasant to hear! "


    Hua Mujie sat up from the bed and looked at the woman dressed in gorgeous clothing not far away from the bed. "Xia Ha Xue, do you feel uncomfortable not bullying me every day?"


    Her hair had been completely drenched by a basin of ice-cold water.


    The hair on both sides of his face was still dripping.


    It was as exquisite as a sculpture, with beautiful facial features, but not a single trace of ugliness could be seen.


    On the contrary, it was like a lotus blooming in the water.


    "Elder sister, what are you saying? I have been wrongly accused." It''s late, but my father told me to wake you up. "But, even after I shouted for half a day, I still couldn''t see your eyes. I had no choice but to use clear water to wake you up."


    Staring angrily at Xia Ha Xue, Hua Mu Jin gritted her teeth: "Then I will be troubling you! "Since I have already awoken, can I trouble you all to scram out of the Orchid Pavilion Pavilion Pavilion Pavilion, is that alright?"


    "Yo, is elder sister angry?"


    Blinking his eyes, Xia Ha Xue''s face was filled with innocence.


    She whispered into Hua Mu Jin''s ear: "Hua Mu Jin, as long as you are alive, I, Xia Ha Xue, will bully you until you die! Don''t forget, you are just a bastard who lives in our Xia family. Even our father has never given you face! "You were born with a cheap life!"


    With that, she stood up and left with a sneer.


    The maidservant by her side could only show a look of contempt towards Hua Mu Jin.


    After Xia Ha Xue had left, Hua Mujie covered her face with her hands, wiped off the water stains on her face, and let out a deep breath.


    Suddenly, shout ¡­


    "F * ck off your grandpa''s life ¡­!"


    After tidying up the bed, he called out to the maidservant''s name a few times. Only then did he see the impatient maidservant who was slowly approaching him.


    "Lian-er, where''s my breakfast?"


    The servant girl glanced at him impatiently and said in a bad mood.


    "Eldest Miss, it''s almost noon. The kitchen has already fed the dogs for breakfast. If you want to eat it, I''m afraid the kitchen won''t cook it either. "


    When he saw the attitude of the maidservants, the anger in his heart was doused with oil!


    He coldly looked at the servant girl, his voice low and cold.


    "Before I hit you, you better get the hell away from me!"


    The servant girl glanced disdainfully at Hua Mu Jin, but didn''t reveal a single hint of fear.


    However, after the maidservants disappeared, not only did Hua Mu Jin fail to eat breakfast, she even forgot about lunch in the kitchen.


    "Gulp ¡­"


    Beside the lotus pond, the sounds of her stomach protesting caused Hibiscus to feel extremely helpless.


    He looked at the apple in his hand that had been devoured until only its core was left, and casually threw it into the pond.


    Then, he began to talk to himself while propping himself up with one hand.


    "What kind of evil did I do?" In this world, there were rich and luxurious food, princesses, ladies, and at the very least, a loyal servant girl was serving them. As for me, I am a street rat. "


    "Sigh, I can''t even find that damn broken zither that caused me to teleport. How many times can my life withstand a few more twists and turns?"


    As she said this, Hua Mu Jin suddenly looked up at the sky and grinned.


    "God, if you really exist, come out and let''s chat. I won''t be able to beat you!"


    "What is Eldest Miss looking at?"


    Behind her, a voice suddenly sounded, startling Hua Mujiao.

 C3

    She reflexively stood up, but her feet slipped and she fell straight into the pool.


    Fortunately, the owner of the voice was quick and held her by the waist to prevent her from falling into a puddle.


    Hua Mu Jin pushed the people away and scolded, "Are you a ghost? There''s not a single sound when you walk! "


    The man innocently shrugged his shoulders. He smiled as he listened to her curses, but he was not the least bit angry.


    "Actually, I have called you a few times. But you were too absorbed to hear it. "So I had no choice but to ¡­"


    She rolled her eyes at the man, but Hua Mu Jin still didn''t give him a good face. "If you have something to say, then say it. If you have to fart, then let it go. I''m tired of this!"


    "Gulp ¡­"


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, her stomach started growling again.


    Instantly, he had an awkward expression.


    The man, on the other hand, had a gentle and refined expression, without a trace of ridicule. "I wonder if Eldest Miss can honor me and accompany me to the restaurant for a meal?"


    Frowning, he looked at the man warily, as if he always felt that there was a conspiracy. Hua Mujiao''s face was filled with distrust.


    "Bai Lingyu, as a dignified prince, you can''t be thinking of selling me to get rich, right? You know my temper, I can''t sell it for any good price! "


    Hearing this.


    The man couldn''t help but laugh a few times. He was startled for a long time, but his mind kept reeling back and forth from saying, "Deceiving and selling to get rich."


    "Don''t worry, everyone knows that you aren''t worth much." I just heard that you were talking to yourself about what guqin you were looking for, and that I happen to be a person who loves the guqin. That''s why I wanted to understand what you were talking about when I was feeding you. "


    As he said this, Bai Linyu paused for a moment before turning around with her back facing Hua Mu Jin as she spoke.


    "Of course, if Eldest Miss isn''t interested, I won''t force you. Just consider it as This King putting on an act, there''s no need to care about it. "


    When Bai Ling Yu spoke of the zither, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but ask.


    But she also knew that if she recklessly asked, she would definitely not get the answer she wanted.


    "Since Your Highness has the heart, how can I refuse?"


    "Gulp ¡­"


    After she said this, Hua Mujiao''s stomach growled again.


    Looking at the man who was trying his best not to laugh, she felt embarrassed.


    The biggest restaurant in the Imperial City, the Cloud Returning Pavilion.


    Within the private room, the man looked at the woman, who was in a state of complete indignity, with his mouth agape. The chopsticks in his hand stopped in midair.


    Hua Mujiao coldly glanced at the white feathers, and then said, "If you don''t eat it, then put the chopsticks down. I can finish it all by myself!"


    As if afraid that the food would be snatched away, while gnawing on the pig''s feet, Hua Mu Jin fiercely glared at Bai Ling Yu''s chopsticks.


    Withdrawing his shocked expression, Bai Linyu put down her chopsticks.


    "I''m not hungry. Eat, it''s not enough."


    From Bai Linyu''s gaze, Hua Mujiao could clearly see the disdain in her eyes.


    However, to the current Hua Mu Jin, filling one''s stomach was the biggest matter.


    "I''m just curious, is the Shang Shu Estate not going to give you food to eat?"


    Unable to bear it any longer, Bai Linyu finally asked the question that was on her mind.


    He swallowed the last mouthful of the pig''s feet, threw away the bone and rolled his eyes at the man.


    "What kind of treatment do I have in Shang Shu Manor? As someone who frequently goes in and out of Shang Shu Manor, don''t tell me that you don''t have any feelings for them? What are you counting for?"


    He wiped the grease off his hands with a handkerchief and picked up his chopsticks to continue wolfing down the food.


    Bai Ling Yu shrugged and declined to comment.


    "You poor glutton, who would believe that you''re the big miss of the Shang Shu Manor if word got out?"


    Looking up, Hua Mu Jin rolled her eyes and said disdainfully: "Who cares about the status of Eldest Miss? I can accompany you out. You should know what I want to hear. Say it, do you know where the guqin I''m looking for is? "


    He didn''t want to talk to a man, so he directly got to the point.


    As if he knew that Hua Mu Jin would ask, Bai Ling Yu smiled and didn''t answer immediately, but asked a question instead.


    "May I ask why you''re looking for that zither?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujie stared at the man, it was rare for her to put down her chopsticks. Only after a long time did she speak.


    "All I can say is that this zither is very important to me, and it concerns my fate. If you are willing to tell me, I will listen attentively. If you just want to get something out of me, sorry, I won''t tell you anything. "

 C4

    Seeing the vigilant Hua Mu Jin, Bai Ling Yu''s smile became even wider. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you think that I have an impure goal for that zither?"


    "Isn''t it?"


    His questioning gaze never left Bai Lingyu, as if he wanted to see the answer from his eyes.


    After a moment of looking at each other, Bai Ling Yu suddenly couldn''t hold it anymore and laughed out loud.


    "Haha ¡­" Hua Mu Jin, I am indeed becoming more and more interested in you. "


    From Hua Mujiao''s gaze, it was obvious that she wanted to draw a clear line between her and the man in front of her.


    "Don''t, don''t be so interested, just hurry up and say it. Do you know where the guqin is?"


    Shaking his head, Bai Ling Yu suddenly became serious and said.


    "I do know of a zither. It is said that it was married to a princess from the Southern Kingdom who came to Huan Yue a hundred years ago. At that time, my royal grandfather doted on that princess very much, but because the princess was too naive, she died tragically in the imperial harem. This was also the reason for the war between the Huan Yue Country and the Southern Kingdom. And I heard that the guqin was hidden in the palace''s treasure pavilion. "


    After saying that, Bai Linyu paused for a moment before continuing after looking at Hua Mujiao''s serious expression.


    "However, there is another saying. That zither was buried with the princess in the mausoleum. But the zither I''m talking about might not be the one you want, and you still have to personally verify it. "


    After hearing Bai Ling Yu''s words, Hua Mu Jin knitted her brows.


    "Imperial Palace... the mausoleum...? "


    Hua Mujie muttered to himself as his brows knitted together.


    "Don''t you have any reliable information? Putting aside the fact that the Imperial Palace isn''t a place that ordinary people can enter, I can''t go steal a tomb in this mausoleum right? "Bai Lingyu, are you certain you''re not playing with me?"


    With an innocent expression, Bai Linyu spread her arms and said, "Wanting to enter the Imperial Palace is actually not difficult for you, Eldest Miss!"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin looked at Bai Ling Yu in shock, speechless.


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s expression, Bai Ling Yu curled his lips and asked.


    "You should be familiar with talent shows, right?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin was enlightened.


    He suddenly stood up, clapped his hands, and said loudly.


    "Right, in another month, it will be the day of the talent show selection. Why didn''t I think of that?"


    Hua Mujiao''s sudden action actually shocked Bai Linyu.


    Although she was not very popular in the Shang Shu Manor, she was still a lady. However, the current her did not have the appearance of a lady from a noble family.


    "Wait, wait, I don''t think I''m a pretty girl, right?"


    In an instant, Hibiscus vulgaris''s enthusiasm was extinguished.


    Like a frosted eggplant, he sighed and sat down.


    The more he looked at the flower hibiscus, the more he found it interesting.


    "What should I do? Sigh ¡­ I''m so worried. "How can I get the identity of a pretty girl?"


    Hua Mujiao was no longer in the mood to care about Bai Linghu, and he was mumbling to himself.


    At the same time, he was also thinking about how to find a way to enter the palace.


    "Actually, I can help."


    Suddenly, Bai Linyu''s words made Hua Mujiao see a trace of hope.


    "You, can you really help? It can''t be, there''s a conspiracy, right? "


    As for the white feather, Hibiscus vulgaris had never let down her guard.


    Because, from the first time she saw this man, she knew that this man, Bai Linyu, was extremely shrewd.


    With a grin, Bai Linyu appeared very sincere, "Young miss is indeed smart. It''s just that the word ''conspiracy'' is not appropriate, I just want to work with Eldest Miss! "


    "Cooperate?"


    Hua Mujiao frowned and asked, "How do we cooperate?"


    Bai Linyu smiled gently. At this moment, her smile contained a trace of a cunning tone.

 C5

    "Eldest Miss is an honest person, I won''t beat around the bush. Not only can I help you enter the palace as an elegant lady, I can also help you find a guqin at the same time. If the guqin that the eldest miss is looking for is not in the palace, I will also help you find a way to enter the mausoleum. However, I also hope that after becoming the concubine of the imperial harem, Eldest Miss can still be mine. "


    Puzzled, he looked at Bai Ling Yu. Hua Mu Jin seemed to not understand, "Your people?"


    "Eldest Miss is very intelligent. She shouldn''t be able to understand what I''m saying, right?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin suddenly sneered.


    "I didn''t expect that Your Highness would be such an ambitious person. I''ve finally experienced it."


    "However, I can work with you on the premise that no matter what happens, you have to help me find the guqin. "If you don''t agree, then we can only agree to your terms of cooperation."


    Bai Linyu nodded her head in affirmation.


    "Of course!"


    "Deal!"


    He slammed the table, and Hua Mujie finalized her cooperation with Bai Lingyu.


    When they had finished their business and had not finished their meal, Hibiscus Blossom once again picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.


    "The food should be cold. Do you want to order a few more dishes?"


    However, Bai Ling Yu''s warm words didn''t get Hibiscus vulgaris''s kind words.


    "We haven''t finished all these dishes yet. Don''t you know that it''s a shame to waste them?"


    Originally, Bai Linyu had good intentions but didn''t get a good face. She shook her head helplessly.


    Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and said.


    "Oh yeah, it''s Yue Lao Society today. If Eldest Miss is interested, would you be willing to come and take a look with me?"


    After taking a bite of the dish, Hua Mujie cast a glance at him in disdain.


    "There is a difference between males and females. Since I am entering the palace as a pretty girl, it would be best for you to keep your distance from me. Otherwise, people might gossip about you."


    Bai Linyu could not refute Hua Mujiao''s words.


    A moment later, all the food on the table had been swept clean.


    "Thank you for your hospitality today, Your Highness. I have a presumptuous request, would Your Highness agree to it?"


    "Speak."


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin was a bit embarrassed, but she hesitated to speak.


    In the end, he still opened his mouth.


    "That''s right, that''s right. You know that I live a miserable life in the Shang Shu Manor, so can you lend me some silver? In the future, when I''m hungry, you can also have the silver to eat. You don''t need to starve to death, do you?"


    Raising his eyebrows, Bai Linyu could not help but laugh.


    He then took out his money pouch and threw it on the table.


    "I''ll give it to you. If you don''t have enough, then tell me."


    Picking up the purse, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes lit up.


    "For the time being, it''s enough. I still have things to do, so I won''t be accompanying you, your highness. Goodbye."


    After he finished speaking, he walked out of the private room with the money bag without looking back.


    At the same time, in a private room on the third floor of the Cloud Returning Pavilion.


    "Is everything ready?"


    The man was dressed in black profound clothes, and the teacup in his hand slightly swayed. His expression was exceptionally relaxed.


    Hearing the man''s voice, the person beside him respectfully replied.


    "It has been arranged. This subordinate saw Miss Hua leave the Cloud Returning Pavilion just now, so it should be a deal with the Prince. "


    Hearing her words, the man''s lips slightly curled up.


    "As long as it''s settled, that''s good. I''m just afraid that it might be inappropriate. "Get ready and clean your tail, I don''t want to be disturbed while you''re visiting the Yue Lao Club."


    "Yes sir!"


    "Knock, knock, knock ¡­"


    Just as the man stood up after giving his orders, he heard a knock on the door.


    In an instant, the personal guard respectfully stood by the side. He vigilantly placed his hand on the saber hilt on his waist. A pair of murderous eyes stared at the man, waiting for his orders.

 C6

    The man looked at the door of the private room and motioned for the guard to open it.


    The guard nodded and opened the door. Then, he respectfully lowered his head and stepped aside.


    The person outside the door was Bai Ling Yu, who had just been in the private room on the second floor with Hua Mu Jin.


    "I heard from my men that I saw royal brother''s shadow here. I thought they were just spouting nonsense, but I didn''t expect that you would actually be here. Luo Chen has such a strong killing intent, did something happen? "


    Looking at the man in black clothes with a gloomy face, Bai Linyu''s gaze landed on the guard by the side.


    The man was Bai Linyu''s royal brother, as well as the current Emperor of the Huan Yue Country ¡ª White Battlefield.


    Seemingly not expecting Bai Ling Yu''s appearance, the man withdrew his dark and solemn face, turned his head, and said with a faint smile.


    "It''s nothing, but I was just bored to death in the palace. I came to try and get in on the excitement of Yue Lao''s meeting." However, it is not peaceful outside the palace. There will always be someone who wants to harm me. "Hey, Luo Chen just got back from cleaning up and you''ve already knocked on the door. Do you really think that you''re being watched by that traitor again?"


    Hearing these words, a look of worry surfaced on Bai Linyu''s face. "Is that so?" Is royal brother hurt? "Why did you bring Luo Chen along as a guard when you left the palace? What if he''s in danger and can''t handle the situation by himself?"


    It was not hard to tell that Bai Ling Yu''s tone was filled with concern, and also a trace of reproach.


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke maintained his smile.


    "It''s not like you don''t know. If you bring too many people with you and are discovered by Imperial Mother, how could you allow me to leave the palace? It wasn''t easy for me to get out, but you won''t inform me, right? "


    Upon hearing these words, Bai Linyu was stunned for a moment before suddenly bursting into laughter.


    "Haha ¡­" Royal brother, your lust for fun has not diminished in the slightest. Don''t worry, I''m just here to take a look. Yue Lao''s meeting was rather lively, it shouldn''t have been in vain for you, royal brother, to sneak out of the palace. I still have things to do, so I''ll return to the manor first. "My royal brother, please enjoy yourself. This subject will take his leave."


    As he spoke, Bai Lingyu saluted him. Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she was called out to.


    "Ling Yu, why don''t you go take a look?"


    Raising his eyes, Bai Ling Yu smiled and shook his head.


    "The drought in the northwest has not been resolved, so I will not go."


    After he finished speaking, he turned around and left without any more hesitation.


    When there were only two people left in the private room, Bai Zhan''s face instantly turned black, and he looked at the guard beside him.


    Luo Chen''s heart skipped a beat and he instantly kneeled on the ground.


    "Mistress, your subordinate was not careful enough, so the people of the Prince will find out. Please punish me, Mistress."


    Looking up, Bai Zhan Ke signaled Luo Chen to stand up, and said as Luo Chen stood up.


    "Whatever, if you want to blame something, blame your face for being too familiar."


    Huan Yue Royal City, North Street.


    The entire street was decorated with lanterns and decorations. Most of the people coming and going were young talents and beauties. The so-called Yue Lao Association was a meeting where young masters and young ladies, who had yet to get married, sought out their loved ones.


    To put it bluntly, it meant the blind date meeting.


    Hua Mujie held a candied fruits in her hands as she looked at the numerous stalls. Some were selling food, while others were selling accessories.


    Of course, the most common one was still the number one riddle.


    In front of those stalls where the people were guessing the riddle of the lamp, it was also the place where the young masters and rich ladies gathered the most.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Suddenly, a figure flashed past her, and Hua Mujiao''s shoulder was struck painfully.


    Seeing her fading figure, she rubbed her shoulders and angrily shouted, "What are you doing? Don''t have eyes ¡­"


    However, before she could finish her words, she felt the weight around her waist lighten.


    She stretched out her hand to touch it, only to discover that the purse that she had obtained from Bai Linyu had already disappeared.


    "Damn you, you dare to steal my purse, don''t run ¡­"


    Scolding angrily, Hua Mu Jin quickly chased after him.


    However, when she followed him two streets away, she saw that the thief who stole her purse had been caught and pinned to the ground in the alley.

 C7

    Walking up, Hua Mu Jin glared at the thief that was pinned down, and couldn''t help but kick, "Hands and legs, what''s wrong with that, you have to be a thief. As a man, even I feel ashamed for you! "


    After reprimanding the thief, Hua Mu Jin looked up, ready to thank the person who helped her catch the thief.


    However, when she raised her head and looked at the man''s face in the faint light, she looked surprised yet disgusted at the same time. Why is it you again? "


    Let go of the thief''s hand, and the man shrugged innocently.


    "First, I only helped because I heard someone shout for the thief. Secondly, I didn''t know that you would be the one who needed help. Third, shouldn''t you thank me? Fourth, please take note of your attitude towards the people who helped you. "


    "You ¡­ "I ¡­"


    The words of the man caused Hua Mu Jin to be speechless.


    The thief slowly moved backwards as he looked at the two in front of him. Suddenly, she fiercely pushed Hua Mu Jin away, causing her, who was caught off guard, to pounce towards the man.


    Instinctively, the man reached out and took her in his arms.


    She looked up and their eyes met.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin felt a splitting headache, and the image of a fifteen or sixteen year old boy flashed through her mind.


    Narrowing her eyes and shaking her head, she rubbed her temples before leaving the man''s embrace and raising her eyes to ask.


    "Have we met somewhere?"


    This question was very sudden. Even Hua Mujiao didn''t know why he had asked such a question.


    Shaking his head furiously once more, he tried to clear his head.


    The man sneered and asked, "Where do you think we should meet?"


    Hearing this, she rolled her eyes at the man, as if she understood what he meant.


    "Come on, pretend I didn''t ask. Last time you saved me and this time you helped me recover my purse, so I owe you two favors. My name is Hua Mu Jin, if it''s convenient, tell me your name, in the future I will definitely repay these two feelings. "


    "The war."


    The man looked a little unwilling as he gave a simple reply to Hua Mu Jin''s words.


    "The war? "What?"


    Helpless, he shook his head. From the look in the man''s eyes, it could be seen that he felt disgusted by the ignorance of Hua Mu Jin.


    "Performing your duty, I really don''t know if you are a fool or not!"


    Staring angrily at the white battle cry, Hua Mu Jin wished she could slap it with her palm. In the end, he gritted his teeth and endured it.


    "Can''t we talk properly? [I want to thank you for your kindness. Why do you have such a bad mouth? "Don''t you know there''s a saying, ''A good man doesn''t fight with a woman? Just like you, fussing with a woman, can you be considered a man?"


    "What did you say?"


    As if he felt that he had misheard, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth twitched as he coldly asked this.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t know that she had angered the man, so she domineeringly repeated the last sentence again.


    "I say, are you a man for fussing over a woman?"


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s voice fell, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly pushed her against the wall, locking her hands in place with one hand. The coldness emanating from his body was enough to make one suck in a breath of cold air.


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin panicked, "You, you, what are you trying to do? "Don''t, don''t mess around ¡­"


    She tried to break free, even using both of her legs, but in the end she was firmly held by Bai Zhan and was unable to move.


    "Didn''t you say I''m not a man? "I will let you see whether I am a man or not!"


    Her ice-cold words completely frightened Hua Mujiao. She tightly closed her eyes and shouted loudly.


    "Save me, you molested me, save me ¡­"


    The shout was suddenly silenced.


    Hua Mujiao''s tightly shut eyes were also wide open at this moment. The warmth from her lips made her heart beat wildly, and the domineering feeling that entered her mouth and entered her mouth without restraint (He was too domineering to bother her) caused her head to feel hot, and her face flushed red.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    In a split-second, a bloody smell filled his mouth.


    Releasing the hand that bound Hibiscus, Bai Zhan wiped the blood from his lips with his hand, and the corner of his mouth rose.


    "I''m warning you, try touching me again if you dare. This time I won''t let you die, I''m going to use Mu Jin''s name to write backwards!"

 C8

    Staring angrily at Bai Zhan Ke, it was unknown if it was due to anger or some other reason, but Hua Mu Jin''s cheeks turned crimson red.


    "A woman like you really can talk. If you didn''t shout, would I have done that?"


    Seeing the man act good after getting the deal, Hua Mujiao clenched her hands into fists, suppressing her anger. He took a deep breath and said angrily.


    "I''m not a conservative woman, so let''s just let this go. However, at most, I owe you a favor of saving my life. This kiss can be considered as returning the favor of helping me to recover my money bag today. "Right now, you have to say something that you need help with. After tonight, we''ll settle this between us. OK?"


    As if she really didn''t want to get involved with any more men, Hua Mujiao gnashed her teeth in anger when she said those words.


    Frowning, Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyebrows and asked: "Oh? What does that mean? "


    Glancing at Bai Zhan Ke in disdain, she decided not to explain.


    "It doesn''t matter what it means. If you don''t tell me, I will return the favor. "From now on, you will walk on your path of sunshine. I will cross my path, and from now on, I will never have anything to do with you. Goodbye!"


    With that, Hua Mujie strode out of the alley as if she was escaping.


    She originally thought that she had gotten rid of this man who had brought her bad luck in eight lives, but she didn''t expect that he would actually follow her.


    "You don''t say. I really do need your help with something." Yue Lao, I have never met you before in the future. Why don''t you be the guide and take me around, it can also be considered as repaying me for saving your life. "


    Helpless, she stopped her steps, raised her head and blew the hair on her forehead, and admitted defeat.


    "It''s my bad luck, alright? I''ve never been to this Yue Lao Club before, but I know a bit about it." If you want to stroll around, then follow me closely.


    Originally, Mu Jin was also slightly interested in Yue Lao, so she had left the Cloud Returning Pavilion to take a look.


    However, there was an unlucky fellow following behind her. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn''t muster up any interest.


    The closer they got to North Street, the faster Hibiscus vulgaris moved. It was as if she wanted to shake off the man following her and was in no mood to see the beautiful scenery of the lanterns and decorations.


    However, just as she thought that she was about to get rid of the white battle cry, she was pulled back.


    "What?"


    Hua Mu Jin stopped walking and asked impatiently.


    "What are they doing over there? Why is it so lively?"


    As Bai Zhan Ke looked over, he saw that it was a relatively large booth for guessing light riddles.


    "Guessing the riddle of the lamp, are your eyes like those of God that have covered you and forgotten to lift the curtain? You want to ask something that you can understand with a single glance? Even with your current condition, you still have the nerve to call others fools? Do you know how the word ''stupid'' is written? "


    After having previously suffered a loss in terms of words, Hua Mujiao now had the intention of regaining 10%.


    She smiled faintly, but this time, Bai Zhan was not angry, and pulled Hua Mu Jin''s wrist as he squeezed through the crowd.


    "The riddle chosen by this young lady is: The time of painting is round, the time of writing is square, the time of writing is short in the east, and the time of summer is long. I wonder if this young lady has any answers to this riddle? Of course, everyone present can guess, if any of you are correct, this colored light will be given to him. "


    The boss'' words made all the young masters and young ladies fall into deep thoughts.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t have the interest to glance at the colorful lights as she muttered to herself softly.


    "What''s there to think about?" Isn''t the ''day'' of the sunrise time square for writing, round for painting, short for winter, and long for summer? This ancient person really can''t think straight. "


    Hearing his words, Bai Zhan Ke tilted his head to take a glance, the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.


    "This lady is right, why didn''t I think of it? Boss, it''s the word ''sunrise'', right? The young lady beside me has already guessed it. "


    Originally, he didn''t want to stand out, so he spoke to himself in a low voice, but unexpectedly, the person closest to him heard him. With this, everyone''s gazes focused on Hua Mujiao.


    As for the young miss who had chosen this riddle, her gaze fell on Hua Mujiao at the beginning, and when she saw the white battle cry beside her, she immediately blushed and shyly covered her face.


    This scene naturally couldn''t escape from Hua Mu Jin''s eyes. Her eyes lit up as she raised her eyebrows and shouted.


    "Boss, since this young miss likes the lanterns, my cousin said he would give them to her as a gift."

 C9

    As the sound of her voice faded, the woman felt even more embarrassed. The maidservant stepped forward and helped her up. With a slight smile, she said, "Greetings, young master. My daughter is the assistant minister''s daughter, Lin Yushi. I thank young master for your good intentions."


    From the way the woman was dressed, Hua Mu Jin knew that she must be a daughter of the Shangguan family.


    With such a dignified, gentle, graceful, and beautiful appearance, it must be because of her that this stall attracted so many rich young masters and young masters.


    "I didn''t say I would give it to you!"


    He glanced at Lin Yushi, his attitude extremely cold.


    Hua Mujiao was surprised by Bai Zhan Ke''s attitude.


    In her heart, Bai Zhan Ke should be a lecherous guy, otherwise, he wouldn''t have let her repay him with her body the first time they met, and even forced a kiss on the second time ¡­


    For a moment, the atmosphere was awkward.


    "Um, Miss Lin, my cousin rarely gets along with women, so don''t take offense to him. He''s just shy. You ¡­"


    "My wife, when did I become your cousin?"


    He had wanted to ease the atmosphere, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Hua Mujiao, who spoke shockingly.


    "Huh?" Surprised, Hua Mujie never expected that Bai Zhan Ke would say such a thing.


    "This, you all ¡­"


    For a moment, Lin Yushi was even more embarrassed as she looked at the two of them in puzzlement.


    "What woman? Stop talking nonsense. I still want to get married. Your saying ''wife'' has ruined my reputation. If I can''t get married in the future, who will be responsible?"


    "I''ll take care of it."


    When he looked at Hua Mujie''s words, there wasn''t the slightest hint of a joke on his white face.


    Seeing this, Hua Mu Jin swallowed her saliva and laughed embarrassedly.


    Then, she smiled apologetically at Lin Yushi and dragged Bai Zhan Ke away from the scene.


    After turning into the busiest street and stopping under a tree, Hibiscus Blossom leaned against the trunk and breathed a sigh of relief.


    Raising his head, he saw Bai Zhan Ke''s face, which was full of smiles and looked like it was about to be pummeled.


    "I say, big brother, the daughter of the assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, Miss Shangguan, beautiful and gentle like a flower, I was kind enough to help you tie the strings, but you hit me in the face instead, do I owe you or what, is there a need to ruin my daughter''s reputation like this?"


    Laughing lightly, Bai Zhan Ke folded his arms across his chest, it had a unique meaning, "Tape? Are you sure that you didn''t intentionally want to mess with me, which was why you did what you did just now? "


    The sudden interrogation left Hua Mu Jin speechless.


    Since he had been exposed, he might as well tear off all decorum.


    "Yeah, I just want to do something to you. Yue Lao, you also left. The favor I owe you for saving my life is also gone. "From then on, we will part ways. Goodbye, we will never see each other again!"


    With that, Hua Mujie snorted coldly, walked past Bai Zhan Ke and left.


    Looking at his retreating back, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t seem to want to chase after him. The corner of his mouth curved up in a smile as he spoke to himself in a deep, magnetic voice.


    "We''ll meet again."


    At this moment, a figure flashed to his side and stood respectfully.


    "Mistress, a message from Fuxin has arrived."


    Bai Zhan withdrew his gaze, turned his head slightly, and said two words, "Return to the palace!"


    "Yes sir!"


    Three days had passed since Yue Lao, but there was still no movement from Bai Linyu.


    Flower hibiscus is sitting in the pavilion, the heart is up and down.


    If Bai Lingyu could not help her enter the palace as a beautiful lady, she could only search for other methods. However, entering the palace was indeed a difficult task.


    "Eldest Miss, Eldest Miss ¡­"


    But at this moment, the maid suddenly ran over with a loud shout. At this moment, not only did his previous condescending attitude become much more respectful, it had even become a lot more passionate.


    "In broad daylight, where''s the soul?"


    With an impatient glance, he didn''t have the slightest bit of good impression towards this maid.


    The maidservant smiled embarrassedly as she shook her head, "No, Eldest Miss, an imperial decree came from the palace, saying that it''s for you to personally receive it."


    "Imperial decree?"


    Upon hearing this, Hibiscus vulgaris stood up from the stone bench, put down the pumpkin seeds in her hand and sneered.


    "It looks like he''s pretty trustworthy!"

 C10

    With that, she walked past the maidservants and headed straight for the front hall.


    Behind her, the maid angrily stared at her back. She spat on the ground and cursed in a low voice, "Slut, you can only seduce the prince. Otherwise, who would think of you!"


    In the front hall, all the members of the Shang Shu Manor were gathered together, waiting for the eunuch who was about to take out the imperial edict to announce the imperial edict.


    Seeing the people kneeling on the ground, the eunuch cleared his throat and unfurled the imperial edict, then his shrill voice rang out.


    "With the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decrees that the direct daughter of Shang Shu Manor, Mu Jin, has passed her prime and has an elegant and dignified appearance. She was bestowed with the status of a beautiful lady and will be selected upon the palace on the eighteenth of next month."


    "Eldest Miss, accept the decree!"


    After he finished, the eunuch closed the imperial edict and handed it over to Hua Mu Jin.


    He kowtowed, and the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth rose, "This official''s daughter, Mu Jin, receives the decree, long live the Emperor!"


    Taking the imperial edict, Hua Mu Jin stood up. He stared at the dazzling imperial edict in his hand, yet he was inexplicably self-deprecating.


    "Young miss, you are doing this because of the Emperor''s kindness. This servant has been in the palace for a long time. You are the first one to be bestowed the identity of a pretty girl, this servant will congratulate you here first. "


    Listening to the eunuch''s flattery, Hua Mujiao smiled.


    Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he took out a thumb ring from his waist and handed it to the eunuch.


    After taking the ring, the eunuch''s smile became even wider.


    "Eldest Miss, I still have to report back to the palace, so I''ll take my leave first."


    "Eunuch, take care. I won''t send you off too far."


    After the eunuch left, everyone stood up. The maidservants were whispering to each other. They were surprised that this unfavoured young miss, who was bullied at every turn, could obtain the status of a royal princess.


    At the same time, Xia Ha Xue, who had been holding back her anger at the side, finally exploded.


    She strode forward, snatched the imperial edict from Hua Mu Jin''s hands and threw it onto the ground, cursing loudly, "Hua Mu Jin, you slut, what kind of seductive technique did you use to seduce the prince to get you the identity of an imperial princess? "Don''t think that just because you have this book of orders you can climb up to my head. Wild beasts are always wild, never to be able to fly up the branches and become phoenixes!"


    Looking at the angry Xia Ha Xue, Hua Mu Jin sneered.


    After which, he turned around and asked the middle-aged man, who had remained silent the entire time, with a domineering aura.


    "Father, I wonder if the crime of disrespect for the Emperor''s grace is serious enough to cause one to fall into the trap of being executed by the entire family for the crime of revolting against the Emperor? Your daughter doesn''t understand much about criminal law, so I hope that father can give me a few pointers so that I can be more cautious and not cause trouble for father after entering the palace. "


    There was something in Hua Mu Jin''s words. Xiahou Yuan glared angrily at Xia Ha Xue as he spoke.


    "Xue''er, pick up the imperial edict and apologize to Heng''er!"


    Xia Ha Xue seemed to think that she misheard. She looked at Xiahou Zheng in shock, not daring to believe him.


    "Father, it was obviously that slut, Hua Mujiao, that seduced the king ¡­"


    "Shut up! Hurry up and apologize! "


    This was the first time since she was young that she was scolded so harshly. Tears welled up in her eyes as she walked towards the luxurious woman beside Xiahou Cheng. She held the woman''s arm and sobbed in a tender and soft voice.


    "Mother, look at Father. He actually shouted at me for that slut, Hua Mujiao, I ¡­"


    "Pa ¡­"


    Before he could finish his coquettish words, Xia Ha Xue''s face was slapped.


    And the person who hit her was precisely the luxurious woman she was holding on to.


    She was Xia Haxue''s mother, as well as Xiahou Zheng''s wife, the mistress of the Shang Book Manor.


    "Didn''t you hear what your father said? Hurry up and pick up the imperial edict and apologize to Jin''er! "


    Xia Ha Xue covered her face, tears flowing down her cheeks.


    He turned his head, fiercely biting his lower lip as he glared at Hua Mu Jin. Afterwards, she didn''t pick up the imperial edict to apologize to Hua Mujiao, but instead turned around and ran towards the direction of the garden.


    "Jin''er, Xue''er is still young and doesn''t understand, don''t lower yourself to her level." This crime of disregarding the grace of the royal family is not light. Just consider that she is your blood sister and let her go this time, this aunt will beg you, alright? "

 C11

    Duan Qiuyan slowly walked forward and held onto Hua Mu Jin''s hand as she pleaded. She then ordered the servants to pick up the imperial edict.


    Smiling faintly, Duan Qiu Yan withdrew his hand and patted the back of his hand. Hua Mu Jin''s obvious expression of disgust towards women made Duan Qiu Yan extremely embarrassed. She helplessly turned her gaze towards Xiahou Zheng, asking for help.


    "Jin''er, you know that Xue''er doesn''t know anything, this is what I''m used to." All these years in Shang Shu Manor, you have suffered many grievances, it is your father''s fault. There are some things that are good for everyone if they are to be minimized. You are very smart, you should understand what I mean. "


    Hua Mujiao was very clear on the meaning of Xiahou''s words.


    Everyone knew that she wasn''t favoured in Shang Shu Manor. However, she hadn''t thought that Xiahou Yuan would actually threaten her in order to protect Xia haxue.


    After changing into a professional smile, Hua Mu Jin revealed a calm expression.


    "Father is too serious, your daughter really wants father to guide the rules of the palace." Father is too serious, your daughter really wants father to guide the rules of the palace.


    From the time she was transported to this foreign world, Hua Mujie possessed the memories of the previous owner of her body.


    In his memories, the only thing he could do to this so-called ''father'' was to scold her and watch coldly from the sidelines when she was bullied.


    Naturally, Hua Mu Jin didn''t have the slightest bit of goodwill towards Xiahou Zheng either.


    She was also his daughter, but she didn''t understand why the treatment was so different.


    "Jin''er, your words aren''t unreasonable. Tomorrow, I''ll find a mama and have her teach you the rules of the palace." "If there''s nothing else, then go back to your room. Your father is also a bit tired."


    "Thank you, father. Daughter will take her leave."


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the servant girl beside Duan Qiuyan, who hurriedly passed her the imperial edict with a smile.


    Hua Mujiao slightly nodded, turned around and returned to her room.


    She had originally thought that Xiahou was just speaking. She hadn''t expected that an old mama from the palace would come the next day and explain the rules to her. However, this mama''s attitude towards her made Hua Mujiao feel that she had come with ill intentions.


    "You have to straighten your back, raise your head, keep your eyes on the road ahead, and place your hands in front of your chest ¡­"


    Lan Ting Xuan.


    At this moment, the head of the flower hibiscus porcelain bowl, dignified appearance fully display the temperament of a lady.


    Beside her was an old nanny with a wooden stick in her hand. Her expression was extremely stern. She was making too many criticisms and corrections as she stood.


    However, after less than an hour of practice, Hua Mu Jin felt unwell all over.


    He picked up the bowl and threw it on the floor. Then, he sat down on a nearby stool.


    "Eldest Miss, are you expressing your dissatisfaction with this old servant''s teachings?"


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s actions, the old lady''s black face became extremely unsightly.


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin let out a sneer, then grabbed a handful of pumpkin seeds on the table and started chewing. Then, he said.


    "Senior Servant Gui, right?" Do you know why I cooperated with you? I just wanted to see what kind of tricks my aunt and sister had you prepare for me. However, your progress is truly a bit too slow.


    In the blink of an eye, panic flashed across the old wet nurse''s face.


    "Eldest Miss, you don''t understand. This old servant was only ordered by the Master and Madam to teach Eldest Miss the etiquette within the palace. If the young miss is unwilling to learn, you can suggest to the President that this old servant retreat after success. "


    "Success? Retreat?"


    She spat out the seed shell in her mouth and sized up the old nanny with a deep smile on her face.


    "I don''t think it''s appropriate to use these words on Senior Servant Gui. You''ve struck quite a few red marks on my body in less than an hour. Did Senior Servant teach her concubines'' etiquette in the palace to be this ruthless?"


    If I remember correctly, my father, the Master of the Book, as you call him, seems to have asked you only to teach me what to watch out for and what to bow to at court. Could it be that I, the young lady, have misunderstood the word ''teaching''? "


    After being exposed by the flower of hibiscus, the old mama found herself at a loss for words.


    He unconsciously took a step back and clenched his fists, feeling a little guilty.


    "This old servant is just, it''s just that I feel that it''s better for Eldest Miss to learn more ¡­"

 C12

    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin stood up.


    Step by step, he approached the old wet nurse, causing the old wet nurse to retreat in fear.


    "Is that so? But why do I find you unkind? How about you try being beaten by that wooden stick as well, Senior Servant Gui? "


    With that, Hua Mu Jin grabbed the wooden stick in the old lady''s hand, raised her hand, and was about to hit her.


    "Hua Mu Jin, what are you doing?"


    Before the wooden stick could land on the old lady''s body, the annoying voice of Hua Mujie entered his ears.


    Turning his head, he saw Xia Ha Xue who was rushing over.


    In truth, she had already sensed from the start that Xia Ha Xue was hiding outside the Lan Ting Pavilion. This was also why she was so certain that the old wet nurse had been bribed to take advantage of her.


    "Yo, little sister suddenly came to visit Lan Ting Xuan. Is something the matter?"


    Putting away the wooden stick, Hua Mu Jin slapped his palm, looking at the slightly angry Xia Ha Xue as if he was watching a show.


    Glancing at Hua Mujiao, he remembered the slap he received yesterday because of the woman in front of him.


    "Who wants to come to your crappy place? I was just passing by. Originally, I thought that the only way a slut like you could seduce others was by seducing them with a fox''s charm. Senior Servant Gui had good intentions in teaching you etiquette and etiquette, but now you want to hit her with a piece of wood. If you don''t want to learn, don''t be like your dead bitch mother and ask your dad about this and you will feel disgusted! "


    Xia Ha Xue''s words were harsh and unpleasant to hear. Hua Mu Jin wanted to suppress her anger, but in the end she wasn''t able to and burst out.


    "Pa ¡­"


    He flashed forward and fiercely slapped Xia Ha Xue''s face.


    Xia Haoxue didn''t seem to expect this. She rubbed her face in shock as she looked at the hibiscus flower, as if she wanted to eat her alive.


    "You ¡­ Hua Mu Jin, you slut actually dared to hit me! "


    "Pa ¡­"


    As soon as she finished speaking, Hua Mu raised his hand and slapped Xia Ha Xue again.


    "You ¡­ Flower Hibiscus, I, I''m going to fight it out with you! " With a furious roar, Xia Ha Xue stretched out her claws and tried to grab Hua Mu Jin''s face, but she was too weak, so she was stopped by Hua Mu Jin.


    "You, what are all of you still standing there blankly for? Hurry up and catch this slut for me!"


    Seeing that she was not Hua Mu Jin''s match, Xia Ha Xue angrily ordered the two maids that followed her over. The initially shocked maidservant finally reacted and stepped forward, ready to help.


    However, they had underestimated Hua Mujiao. As soon as they got close, they were kicked far away by Hua Mujiao.


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin held Xia Ha Xue''s hand, her bright eyes full of anger.


    "Xia Ha Xue, do you know why you kept humiliating me again and again? Do I not take you seriously? Because, no matter what you scold me with, I will accept it. But this time, you stepped on me to seek your own suffering. I''m warning you, if you dare slander my mother again in the future, I''ll kill you.


    In Hua Mu Jin''s words, there was more than just verbal threats.


    Xia Ha Xue''s body trembled, she could clearly feel the killing intent coming from Hua Mu Jin''s body. If she dared to say another word that slandered her mother, she would definitely be strangled to death by this woman without any hesitation.


    "Hua, Hua Mu Jin, you dare hit me, you, aren''t you afraid that father will punish you? "Don''t think that just because you''re a princess, you can do whatever you want. If you hit me, mother and father will definitely punish you."


    Xia Ha Xue''s tone was clearly weaker than before. Even if she threatened him, she didn''t have the slightest bit of confidence.


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao sneered.


    "Punishment?" Do you think I''m afraid? Compared to what you mother and daughter have done to me over the years, this is many times more powerful. I have never been afraid before, but now, I will be even less afraid in the future! "


    Hua Mujie''s tone was firm, and with that, he flung Xia Ha Xue aside.


    Due to losing her center of gravity, Xia Ha Xue was thrown onto the ground. Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes. She looked really pitiful.


    "Xia Ha Xue, let me give you a piece of advice. In the future, when you talk and do things, remember to use your brain. "If it wasn''t for your mother begging for help yesterday, you would already be in prison!"

 C13

    Xia Ha Xue angrily sat on the ground, one hand touching her face that had been hit. This was the first time that she was actually afraid of Hibiscus vulgaris.


    And Duan Qiuyan had also told her yesterday that her action of throwing away the imperial edict was to look down on the Emperor''s grace. This crime was enough to put the entire Shang Shu Estate in prison.


    "What is it? If you don''t want to leave, you want to be beaten up? "


    At this moment, the two maidservants who had been kicked away stood up from the ground. They limped over to Xia Ha Xue''s side and helped her up.


    "Hua Mujiao, you better remember this. I will make you pay for the humiliation today in the future!"


    "Heh, I''ll wait!"


    As for Xia Ha Xue''s provocation, Hua Mu Jin simply disdained it.


    After seeing the three of them leave in a sorry state, he turned around and his gaze landed on the old wet nurse.


    "Senior Servant Gui, actually, I have a principle, right?" If a person does not offend me, I will not offend him. If a person offends me, I will pay ten times the price. Tell me, how should I return the red marks you left on my body today? "


    Witnessing with her own eyes the scene of the flower hibiscus teaching Xia Ha Xue just now, the old nanny had a lingering fear in her heart. But her pride would not allow her to humbly beg for mercy to an unfavoured young lady.


    "If Eldest Miss wants to beat me or punish me, then do as you say. But this old servant wants to remind Eldest Miss that this old servant is someone at the side of the empress dowager." The reason she came to the Shang Shu Manor this time was also because the Madam had requested it from the Empress Dowager. Young miss had better weigh the pros and cons before making her move! "


    The three words'' empress dowager ''caused Hua Mujie to furrow her brows.


    She remembered that the empress dowager was Bai Linyu''s mother, and her relationship with Duan Qiuyan was that of a cousin. This was also the reason why Bai Lingyu frequently entered and left the Shang clan.


    "Is that so? Now that you mention it, I''m really a bit scared. Even if you were the Empress Dowager''s man, how could I, the daughter of an official, dare touch you? Don''t you think so, Wang... "Grandpa ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin panicked. As she spoke, she turned her head and shifted her gaze to the entrance of Lan Ting Xuan.


    At this moment, the man standing there dressed in white was Bai Lingyu.


    Bai Lingyu walked in with a light smile and cast a glance at Senior Servant Gui. After meeting Hua Mujiao''s gaze, her smile intensified.


    When the old woman saw Bai Lingyu, she hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, not daring to raise her head.


    "Senior Servant Gui is indeed one of mother''s side, but mother doesn''t seem to think much of her." If it''s not convenient for First Miss to teach her a lesson, This King would be happy to serve First Miss. "


    "Alright, then I''ll be troubling you."


    Hua Mu Jin''s directness was something that Bai Ling Yu did not expect. After a moment of shock, he suddenly turned around and kicked the old lady''s head as if he had used all his strength.


    In a split-second, the old wet nurse was sent flying. Her head happened to hit the stone block, causing blood to flow profusely.


    Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Lingyu in astonishment. He never thought that he would actually be so ruthless. Looking at the old wet nurse who was kowtowing, he felt pity for her.


    "I wonder if Eldest Miss is satisfied?" If you are not satisfied, This King... "


    "On the account of you serving the empress dowager, Your Highness has already shown mercy. Hurry up and scram!"


    Bai Lingyu hadn''t finished speaking when she was interrupted by Hua Mujiao.


    She knew what his next words would be. She wasn''t a cruel and merciless person. However, she only wanted to teach the old wet nurse a lesson and let her know that she wasn''t someone to be trifled with. She didn''t want to take her life.


    After the old nanny heard Hua Mujiao''s words, she couldn''t care less about the blood flowing out of her head anymore, so she quickly got up and fled in panic.


    Before she left, the old mama even thanked Hua Mujiao.


    "This old servant thanks Eldest Miss for sparing his life!"


    In the entire Lanting Pavilion, only Hua Mu Jin and Bai Ling Yu were left.


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin sat back on the chair and continued kowtowing.


    "I wonder if Your Highness thinks that this show will be fun to watch today?" After looking at it for such a long time, I believe that Prince is also thirsty. Do you want a cup of tea? "


    "Naturally, it''s hard to refuse such a generous favor."


    Glancing up at the uninvited Bai Ling Yu, Hua Mu Jin poured a cup of tea and handed it over. He suddenly felt a sense of disgust towards the harmless smile of others.


    "May I know what orders you have for me today?"

 C14

    Bai Lingyu pursed her lips, took a sip of tea and put it down.


    "Eldest Miss doesn''t seem to be too willing to see me? Could it be that I offended you in some way and made you unhappy? "


    Instead of answering directly, Bai Linyu was actually very curious about Hua Mujiao''s attitude.


    "Your Highness is too serious, how could I dare to give Your Highness face?" If you are not happy, my life will probably be easier than crushing an ant. "


    In the beginning, Hua Mu Jin didn''t have a good impression of Bai Ling Yu.


    However, she had always felt that although this man was shrewd, he could still be considered gentle and refined. Today, when he viciously attacked the old granny, he had once again changed her opinion of him.


    At the very least, she knew that this man was a vicious and merciless person.


    "It seems that First Miss has misunderstood me. You and I are in a cooperative relationship, so how could I possibly harm your heart?" The reason why I came here today was to tell you about the selection of beautiful women. "


    It was obvious that Hua Mujie was getting more and more wary of him. Although Bai Linyu felt somewhat helpless, she did not explain any further.


    Seeing the man with the faint smile, Hua Mujiao did not respond.


    After which, Bai Linyu spoke out.


    "This year''s number of beautiful women is not many. There are only around twenty or so people. Of course, all the pretty girls were Miss Shangguan. "You should know that the selection process for the pretty girls of Huan Yue Country is different from that of other countries. Every single one of them has strict requirements, and only those who meet all the requirements are qualified to enter the harem."


    As he spoke, Bai Linyu paused, took a sip of tea, and continued speaking while looking at Hua Mujiao''s expression.


    "During the selection process, you will be tested with the zither, chess, calligraphy, poems and songs. Of course, you don''t have to know all of them. I don''t think it will be difficult for you, Miss. But there is one thing you must take note of, and that is that this year the person who advocated the selection of beautiful women was the Empress Dowager, who was also my mother''s consort. "


    After listening to Bai Linyu''s explanation, Hua Mujiao''s expression didn''t change at all.


    After a long while, when Bai Linyu did not speak again, she asked, "Is there nothing else?"


    Nodding and answering.


    "Gone!"


    Their four eyes met, and Hua Mujiao''s gaze was firm. After a long while, he asked.


    "I am very curious about one thing. Since ancient times, it has always been said that a woman''s lack of talent is one''s virtue. But why did the beautiful lady have to know the art of zither, calligraphy, poetry, and poetry? Is there some conflict? "


    This matter had always been one that Hua Mu Jin cared about.


    Bai Lingyu laughed softly when she heard this. She stood up and looked into the distance.


    "Women know how to work in the zither, play, calligraphy, and painting. Poetry and poetry do not necessarily mean that they are talented. Which official''s girl nowadays doesn''t know how to use a single skill? However, the talents of the harem women are only used to win the favor of the emperor. To put it bluntly, they are just a method for them to fight for the favor. "


    Bai Linyu''s answer was direct and direct, causing Hua Mujiao to furrow her brows.


    For some reason, she was actually unwilling.


    "I''m a bit tired. If Your Highness is fine, then please return early. I won''t send you off."


    With that, Hua Mujiao stood up, preparing to leave for her own room.


    Seeing her cold attitude, the corner of Bai Ling Yu''s mouth rose. He didn''t know when, but a small bead appeared in his hand. With a delicate flick, the bead flew towards Hua Mu Jin and ruthlessly hit her leg.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Unable to bear the pain anymore, she screamed out, then lost her balance and fell backwards.


    Just as her head was about to hit the chair, Bai Linyu''s figure flashed forward, tightly hugging her waist.


    Staring angrily at the man that was hugging her tightly with a light smile, Hua Mu Jin was so angry that she couldn''t control herself as she questioned him.


    "What do you mean?"


    Upon hearing these words, Bai Lingyu''s smile grew even wider. But at this moment, his smile revealed a hint of craftiness, he didn''t try to conceal it.


    "A few days ago, this king passed through an alleyway on the way to Yue Lao''s meeting and saw someone doing something indecent. When I saw Eldest Miss today, I wanted to have a taste of her sweetness. I was only afraid that Eldest Miss would disagree, so I came up with this plan. "


    Bai Linyu''s words caused Hua Mujiao to panic.


    She twisted her body in an attempt to break free from his embrace, but the pain from her leg coupled with her own strength was much smaller than that of a man. She was unable to move at all.


    Moreover, she could clearly feel that she was a little weak right now.


    "Bai Lingyu, let me go!"

 C15

    Laughing lightly, Bai Ling Yu''s grip grew even stronger.


    Ye Zichen raised his eyebrows and said.


    "This King remembers that in the past, Eldest Miss said that she would not marry anyone other than This King. As long as she spoke to This King, she would blush. Why is it that you''re not willing to see me take the initiative today? People say that their daughter''s heart is unfathomable, but it''s true! "


    As he spoke, Bai Linghu''s body descended, and the distance between the two of them gradually narrowed.


    Hua Mujiao gritted her teeth and turned her face away. She felt that at this moment, every pore of her body was filled with anger.


    "Bai Ling Yu, I said before that I am no longer the flower hibiscus from before. You better let me go, otherwise don''t blame me for being rude! "


    Lips hooked up, Bai Linyu brought her head close to Hua Mujiao''s ear and sniffed. "The smell is indeed better than before, it''s also more fragrant than before. "I wonder, will the taste be just as sweet?"


    As she pounded her eardrums one word at a time, Hua Mujie exerted all her strength to struggle, but it was to no avail.


    "Bai Lingyu, you''re just a freaking freak!" I''m warning you, if you dare to act recklessly, I, Mu Jin, swear I will cut you off! Let go, let go of me! "


    The more Hua Mu Jin struggled, the tighter Bai Ling Yu held her.


    After hearing her scolding, he stretched out his hand and pressed down on her body a few times before picking her up by the waist and walking into the room.


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin''s anger was completely displayed in a pair of black and bright eyes.


    She wanted to speak, to move, but she felt her body and mouth would not obey her, could not move, could not speak.


    "It''s much quieter this way."


    He placed the flower, hibiscus, on the bed and smoothed her hair. It seemed that he felt very protective and gentle towards her.


    "Although This King didn''t dislike you in the past, the current you really piqued This King''s interest. This King is even a little unwilling to send you to the palace. Tell me, what should I do? "


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes rolled around, almost popping out of their sockets. If looks could kill, he would have died thousands of times already.


    Her fingers moved across her cherry red lips, and her heart beat unnaturally fast.


    Seeing the peaceful hibiscus, he couldn''t help it. He bent down and pecked her lips.


    At this moment, not only was there anger in Hua Mujiao''s eyes, but there was also a trace of humiliation. Tears rolled down from the corners of her eyes ¡­


    Wiping away the tears at the corner of her eyes, Bai Ling Yu helplessly shook his head.


    In the next moment, he began to untie the pink ribbon tied around Hua Mujiao''s waist. The ribbon was in his hand, and Bai Linyu was easily able to put it into her sleeve.


    Afterwards, he helped her up and sat on the bed, so that her back was facing him. He took off her clothes and put them on her waist.


    Seeing the red marks on her back gradually turning black and purple, Bai Ling Yu frowned and felt some heartache.


    As he sat on the edge of the bed, Bai Linyu began to circulate her inner force, pushing all the force in her body into her hands. Her hot palms touched Hua Mu Jin''s back, and she started moving up step by step.


    White smoke was emitted from the point of contact between the palm and the back.


    Half a quarter of an hour later, Bai Ling Yu pulled back his hand, and instantly struck Hua Mujiao''s back.


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin''s body moved forward, and she spat out a mouthful of black and red blood ¡­


    Withdrawing his palm, Bai Linyu put on the clothes that Hua Mujiao had placed on her waist. She then pressed her fingers on her body a few times, and opened her acupoints.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Feeling that her body could move, Hua Mu Jin pulled at the clothes on her chest, turned around, and slapped Bai Ling Yu''s face.


    Bai Linyu''s face was burning with pain, but she wasn''t angry.


    Shaking his head, he helplessly said, "I knew it would end like this. The poison has already been cured. Put on your clothes, This King will be leaving first."


    He stood up and walked towards the door.


    "Halt!"


    However, before he could even reach the door, he was stopped by Hua Mujiao.


    Actually, from the moment Bai Linyu''s back was facing him, Hua Mujiao had already sensed what he was about to do. The reason she hit him was because she felt that he didn''t respect her opinion at all.


    Turning around, Bai Ling Yu shrugged and asked doubtfully, "Do I need to thank this king?" On the other hand, to repay This King with his body... "


    "Shut up!"

 C16

    Without guessing, Hua Mu Jin knew what Bai Ling Yu was going to say next.


    However, at this moment, she was extremely angry that Bai Lingyu had forcefully taken off her clothes to expel the poison instead of discussing it with her. She didn''t know why, but she had always been conflicted with this man in front of her from the very beginning.


    "Did you know from the beginning that Senior Servant Gui had poisoned the wooden stick?" That''s why it almost took her life? "


    Chuckling softly, Bai Ling Yu took two steps forward and sat down at the Eight Immortals table in the room. He casually brewed a cup of tea and drank it.


    After a long time, he looked at the disheveled Hua Mujiao and asked.


    "This King originally thought that you were an extremely intelligent person, First Miss. But now, it seems that isn''t the case either! Senior Servant Gui did not apply poison on the wooden stick, but something that could aggravate the effects of the poison in your body. As for what the poison is, I''ll have to go back and investigate before I find out. "


    Thinking carefully, Hua Mujie felt a chill behind her back, and her heart also inexplicably had some lingering fear. The hand that gripped the lapel tightened, as if he had made some important decision in his heart, and his expression was solemn.


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin, the corner of Bai Ling Yu''s mouth raised, revealing a satisfied smile towards her expression.


    "The palace is not a place where you can live a peaceful life. This king has to remind you again, it''s hard to defend against an arrow shot in the dark, and after entering the palace, I can''t help you much. Everything depends on you, don''t trust anyone too much, or else you won''t even know how you died!"


    Bai Ling Yu then stood up and continued, "The poison in your body has just been expelled, so you should take a good rest. It''s best if we don''t meet again before you enter the palace."


    Glancing coldly at Bai Ling Yu, Hua Mu Jin instantly pulled the blanket over her and lay down.


    "Who wants to meet you? "Take care, farewell!"


    Hearing the sound of the door being closed, Hua Mujiao opened her eyes and turned around to look at the tightly shut door. The corner of her mouth slightly formed a self-deprecating smile.


    It was unknown whether it was because he had received a lesson or because he had settled in, but after that day, Xia Ha Xue no longer came to find trouble with Hua Mu Jin, and Bai Ling Yu also did not come to disturb her.


    Until the day of the talent show, the days of Hibiscus vulgaris could still be considered peaceful and comfortable.


    "Yo, you''re just going to wear it to the talent show. Aren''t you afraid of being shabby?"


    In front of the Shang Shu Manor entrance, Xia Haxue was standing next to a horse carriage, dressed in her best attire. She was accompanied by four maids, and from the looks of it, they were not going to the talent show, but to the banquet.


    Laughing lightly, the flower hibiscus courteously steps forward, meeting Xia Ha Xue''s eyes.


    "How did you dress before entering the palace? It actually didn''t affect you at all, right? Don''t you know that during the selection ceremony, all the beautiful ladies who entered the palace were given a uniform to wear? "


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin sneered and passed Xia Ha Xue''s side, wanting to get on the carriage.


    However, just as she was about to step on it, she was stopped by someone.


    "Although we have to wear the same clothes when we go to the palace, this carriage wasn''t issued by the palace. Do you want to enter the palace? You can walk by yourself! "


    After she finished speaking, Xia Ha Xue arrogantly shook her head and got into the carriage.


    "Let''s go!"


    Hearing Xia Ha Xue''s order, the coachman looked at Hua Mu Jin, and in the end, he started swinging the whip. The carriage gradually moved forward, until it disappeared around the corner, leaving Hua Mu Jin in a messy state.


    "SIT!"


    Hua Mu Jin cursed in a low voice. He never expected that such a situation would happen. He looked around and fell into despair.


    However, at this time, the sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded out, making Hua Mu Jin happy for an instant. Following the sound of horse hooves, what entered her eyes was a luxurious carriage.


    Finally, the carriage stopped in front of Hua Mujiao.


    "Eldest Miss, the Prince has ordered this subordinate to send you to the palace."


    On the carriage was the man who called himself the White Feather Guard.


    Raising an eyebrow, Hua Mu Jin was slightly surprised. However, thinking that there was a time limit for entering the palace, he didn''t spend much time guessing and went straight to the carriage.


    However, just as they were about to arrive at the Imperial Palace, Hua Mu Jin''s carriage was stopped by someone ¡­

 C17

    "Phew ¡­"


    The guard didn''t expect that a black-clothed person would suddenly appear. He pulled on the reins of the horse urgently, causing Hua Mujiao who was sitting in the carriage to throw himself forward and almost fall flat on his face.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Raising the curtain, Hua Mu Jin asked.


    However, when she raised her eyes, she saw several black-clothed men standing in front of the carriage, approaching in full fury.


    "Damn it, do you really think I''m some weakling that anyone can pinch?" "I''m warning you, hurry up and get out of my way. Otherwise, don''t blame me for being impolite!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao lifted her sleeves, as if she was going to fight with him.


    However, just as she was about to get off the carriage, she was stopped by a guard. The guard turned his head and whispered to Hua Mujiao, "Please wait inside the carriage for a moment, Eldest Miss."


    With a single sentence, Hua Mu Jin sized up the guard. If one looked closely, this guard was also handsome. Coupled with his domineering tone just now, he would inevitably cause others to feel a bit cautious.


    "Can you do it alone?"


    Seeming to be slightly worried, Hua Mu Jin asked.


    With a respectful smile, the Imperial Bodyguard said softly, "Eldest Miss, please rest assured, I will be back soon!"


    With that, the guard disappeared from her line of sight like a bolt of lightning. In the next second, he had already begun battling with the black clothed man.


    Hua Mujiao didn''t return to the carriage to sit down. She was originally worried that the guards wouldn''t be able to deal with her, so she was prepared to help at any time. However, after looking at it for a while, it changed to an expression of admiration.


    After a while, the five or six men in black standing in front of the carriage had turned into a group.


    "Wow, so handsome ¡­"


    Unable to hold it any longer, Hua Mujiao yelled out happily.


    His voice attracted the guard''s attention. He was stunned for a moment before he awkwardly smiled and got into the carriage. Afterwards, the two of them rode the carriage towards the imperial palace.


    Along the way, Hua Mu Jin squatted by the curtain, and her gaze never left the guard. The guard looked a little uncomfortable and a little embarrassed. His face was flushed.


    "Big brother guard, is it convenient to tell me your honorable name? It''ll give me a chance to repay you in the future, right? "


    "Cough ¡­" As if unwilling to reveal it, the guard lightly coughed and did not reply.


    Looking at the cool and shy guards, Hua Mujie''s heart was filled with teasing.


    With her hands on her cheeks, she stared adorably at the guard, before suddenly asking, "Big brother guard, you have a girl ¡­" No, do you have an object? Or do you have anyone you like? "


    Hearing this, the guard drove the carriage, his face red as he shook his head.


    "Then what do you think of me? Is that your type? "


    The guard originally didn''t dare to look directly at Hua Mujiao, but after hearing these words, he turned his head to look at Hua Mujiao in shock, as if he thought he had heard wrongly. His face was filled with astonishment.


    Hua Mujie''s face was filled with a teasing smile. After looking at the guard''s expression, his smile grew even wider.


    "What is it? Shy? "I am a woman ¡­"


    "Cough ¡­" "Young miss, we''re here!"


    Hua Mu Jin wanted to say something, but was interrupted by the guard.


    Helpless, she spread her hands, causing her to feel that she was asking for trouble. If it was in the modern world, this man was the type that she really liked.


    "Forget it, we''ll meet again eventually. The next time we meet, you have to tell me your name. "Big brother guard, farewell ¡­"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin threw a flirtatious glance at the guard before jumping off the carriage.


    The guard''s face became even redder as he gazed at the back of the woman being led away by a eunuch.


    Then, the guard alighted from the carriage, and ordered the guards at the side, "Take the carriage down and clean it up."


    With that, he entered the palace. Only, the direction he was going in was the exact opposite of that of Hua Mu Jin.


    At this moment, within the imperial palace of the Huan Yue Country, in the imperial study.


    Behind the table, Bai Zhan Ke''s bright yellow dragon robe stood out. He was studying the memorial in a serious manner, with a brush in his hand.


    At the side, a eunuch was carefully studying the ink for him.


    At this moment, Luo Chen suddenly walked in and signaled the eunuch with his eyes.


    The eunuch understood, put down the stick in his hand and retreated.


    "Mistress, Nan Ge is back."

 C18

    Bai Zhan Ke put down the brush in his hand and looked up coldly. "Call him in."


    "Yes sir!"


    Receiving the order, Luo Chen turned around and left the royal study. The guard that came in was the one who had just driven the carriage for Hua Mujiao. Although he claimed to be Bai Linyu in front of Hua Mujiao, in reality, he was actually Bai Linghu''s personal bodyguard.


    "Master!"


    Nan Ge was half-kneeling on the ground, his head lowered respectfully.


    "Get up, how''s everything going?"


    Bai Zhan Ke tidied up the imperial report on his desk, waiting for Nan Ge''s reply.


    "Master, the Nanning riots were suppressed by General Shangguan, and all the rioters were executed on the spot. The people who were secretly involved were still investigating. "The general said he would give you a satisfactory answer in a few days."


    Bai Zhan Ke nodded slightly as if he wasn''t very interested in what Nan Ge was talking about. He then placed the memorial to the side and asked again.


    "Have you safely sent her to the palace?"


    Nan Ge raised his head and was stunned, but then he lowered his head and replied respectfully.


    "Yes, Eldest Miss has safely entered the palace. As Master has predicted, someone did set up an ambush and wanted to take Eldest Miss''s life. Your subordinate has already sent people to investigate their identities."


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s lips curled up slightly as he raised his hand.


    "No need to check, just clean it up." When you went to pick her up, did she suspect your identity? "


    Hearing this, Nan Ge frowned and answered.


    "The First Miss asked for this subordinate''s name and said that she would repay us in the future. Your subordinate did not respond. It seems like you do not suspect your subordinate''s identity. "


    After Nan Ge finished speaking, Bai Zhan Ke''s face instantly darkened.


    After a long while, he said coldly, "You have travelled a long way to come back. I believe you are tired. Today, I''ll just eat something light. The steamed bun porridge is quite suitable for you.


    Nan Ge was a little confused by Bai Zhan Ke''s words, but he didn''t dare to ask any more questions. He withdrew from the royal study.


    Outside the imperial study, Luo Chen had been waiting. Seeing Nan Ge''s confused expression, he walked up and asked.


    "What''s wrong? Did I get scolded? "


    Shaking his head, Nan Ge sighed and said, "Master said that my journey is arduous, and told me to only eat steamed buns with porridge today."


    "What?" Rice steamed buns? "


    When Luo Chen heard this, he looked at Nan Ge in shock and raised his eyebrows, "Why do I feel like Master is punishing you? Did you do something wrong? Or could it be that he failed to send Miss Hua safely to the palace and injured her? "


    As he said this, Luo Chen suddenly felt that something was wrong and continued, "That''s not right. If you really injured that Miss Hua, Master won''t punish you so easily with a steamed bun and porridge."


    Nan Ge shrugged and shook his head. He was also confused.


    "Who knows?"


    The harem. The Harvest Pavilion.


    The so-called Exquisite Pavilion was a garden specially built for the selection of beautiful girls. Inside the garden, there were many large and small rooms arranged in a circle. In the middle was a three-storey building, which was also the place for the talented ladies to be tested during the selection.


    At this moment, all of the beautiful ladies had already changed into the same selection attire and were gathered at the first floor of the pavilion, kneeling quietly.


    In front of them was a woman dressed in luxurious clothing. Judging from her attire, it was easy to tell that she was the imperial concubine of the imperial harem.


    At the side, the eunuch looked at the woman''s expression, and seeing her nod, he said in a hoarse voice, "Since everyone is already here, young masters can introduce themselves, starting from the left."


    "Reporting to Imperial Concubine, this subject''s daughter, Wei Hanshuang, is Prime Minister Wei Chenfeng."


    "Reporting to Imperial Concubine, this subject''s daughter is Mu Qiu. My father is the Right Prime Minister, Mu Yan."


    "Reporting to esteemed imperial concubine, this subject''s daughter ¡­"


    Listening to everyone''s introduction, their origins were not small, and they did not seem to be someone to be trifled with. Hibiscus vulgaris was ranked last, which made her feel a little bored.


    When she was done with her self-introduction, the woman in the chaise longue spoke up.


    "Lift your heads up so I can take a look at you."


    The woman''s voice was pleasant to the ears, delicate yet clear. This made Hua Mu Jin involuntarily raise his head to take a look. However, just as she raised her head, the Imperial Concubine''s gaze fell upon her.

 C19

    Seemingly very concerned about Hua Mujie, the imperial concubine stood up, and with the support of the eunuch by her side, walked step by step towards Hua Mujie.


    After looking him up and down, she asked softly, "What''s your name?"


    From the time that the Imperial Concubine walked over to him, Hua Mujiao felt that something was strange. Now that she was interested in him alone, this made her feel even more incredulous.


    "Reporting to esteemed imperial concubine, this subject''s daughter Mu Jin greets imperial concubine."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao lowered her head to the lowest point.


    "Raise your head and let me have a good look." Seemingly particularly interested in Hua Mu Jin''s face, she had just lowered her head when she was ordered to raise it again.


    In her heart, she instantly felt like resisting, but Hua Mujie knew that she had to do as she was told.


    "It really is ¡­!"


    After looking at it for a while, the Imperial Concubine murmured these two words to herself, making Hua Mu Jin even more confused.


    "I''m tired. Let''s stop here for today!"


    From beginning to end, the Imperial Consort had maintained her dignified demeanor.


    "Respectfully sending off esteemed imperial concubine ¡­"


    When the imperial concubine left the pavilion with the support of a eunuch and palace maid, she even turned her head to look at Hua Mujiao.


    In the entire first floor of the pavilion, other than the selected maidservants, there was only an old wet nurse and an older eunuch.


    All of a sudden, the beautiful ladies had an objection towards Hibiscus vulgaris. Countless pairs of eyes stared at her as they discussed amongst themselves.


    "Everyone, quiet!"


    It was not until the eunuchs'' sharp words made them shut their mouths.


    Coldly glancing at all the pretty girls, the old mama stepped forward, her expression extremely stern, and said, "This old servant knows that all of you are the daughters of various masters, and your status is honorable. However, this old servant had no choice but to remind him that as long as he entered the palace with an elegant lady, he had yet to be officially selected as the imperial concubine of the imperial harem, the identities of the young ladies were all equal in this old servant''s eyes. Of course, it''s best not to cause any trouble. "


    As the old lady spoke harshly, there was no trace of fear in her eyes.


    Strictly speaking, even though she was one of the concubines in the harem, she would still be more or less afraid of these young misses'' identity, but she didn''t.


    "Tomorrow is the official start of the selection, young masters should go back to your rooms to rest. "However, remember this: as a pretty girl, you can only stay in the Harvest Pavilion. If this old servant finds out who didn''t follow the rules and exit this place, then her good days will come to an end."


    With that, the old mama bowed to everyone, said something in a low voice to the eunuchs by her side, and left.


    After the old wet nurse left, the maidservants walked in one by one.


    "Hua Mu Jin, did you use some sort of fox like technique to make Imperial Concubine Fu have a good impression of you?" It was really the birth of a fox like woman. Even her bones have the stench of a fox. "


    Hearing these words, Hua Mujiao abruptly raised her head, her eyes containing a sharp and slightly murderous intent.


    Only then did Xia Ha Xue remember her warning. Her body instinctively felt scared, and she took two steps back.


    "Yo, I was wondering who it was. It turns out to be the second young miss of Shang Shu Manor." From the looks of it, she was treating him as a consort, right? If he remembered correctly, the old wet nurse had said so earlier. "As a beautiful lady, she is just a pretty girl with equal status. But now, no matter how I look at it, I feel that the second lady has ranked her identity as an equal?"


    The woman who suddenly stood out was the Right Prime Minister''s daughter, Mu Qiu. However, she knew that there was a difference in status between her and Mu Qiu, not to mention the rumors in the outside world that the Right Prime Minister''s daughter was unruly and overbearing, but no one took her seriously.


    "Miss Mu, you misunderstood me. I am just pulling around with my elder sister. I have no other intentions." If there''s nothing else, I''ll return to my room first. After all, I still have to prepare for tomorrow''s selection. "


    After she finished speaking, Xia Ha Xue quickly led the maidservant out of the pavilion.


    At this moment, Mu Qiu was sizing up Hua Mu Jin before asking.


    "Are you the beautiful woman bestowed by the Emperor? Her facial features are quite good, but her makeup is a bit faded. If she were to dress up properly, she would definitely look like a phoenix blooming in water with her face towards the moon. "

 C20

    In his memory, Hua Mu Jin had never interacted with this Miss Mu. As for why she would try to get close to him, she was even more clueless.


    With a smile, Hua Mujiao lowered her head. "Miss Mu is too kind. No matter how much you dress up, you still can''t compare to the beauty of a fairy like Miss Mu."


    Hearing this, Mu Qiu covered his face as he chuckled.


    Following that, she nodded in satisfaction, and fiercely patted Mu Jin''s shoulder without the slightest bit of nobility. "Not bad, I like you. "If you need help, find me. If I can help, I''ll definitely help you."


    "Then I''ll thank Miss Mu first." With Mu Qiu''s personality, Hua Mu Jin didn''t dislike him.


    If she really had to say it, she rather liked this kind of person. His character was straightforward and he did not beat around the bush. This was quite similar to her.


    "Don''t call me Miss Mu, just call me Mu Qiu." You''re older than me, so if you don''t mind, how about I call you Big Sister Jin? "


    "Alright ¡­"


    Mu Qiu invited Hua Mujiao to his room to have a meal together and even allowed her to sleep with him. Originally, she didn''t want to, but she couldn''t refuse. In the end, Hua Mu Jin still agreed.


    In the middle of the night, Hua Mu Jin shook Mu Qiu, but she only flipped over and didn''t wake up.


    Just in case, Hua Mu Jin took out the incense, lit a stick, and cut it off. After that, he returned to his room, changed into night clothes, and sneaked out of the Exquisite Pavilion.


    Since the palace was so large, it wasn''t difficult to find the Treasure Vault.


    Although the matter of finding the zither could be taken slowly, Hua Mujiao couldn''t wait to get the zither, so she could leave this place without any electricity, net, phone, or anything else.


    However, she avoided the guards as she moved forward. She found a problem that had to be considered carefully.


    It was that she had gotten lost ¡­!


    "Who is it?"


    Suddenly, a voice called out. Hua Mujiao hurriedly dodged and hid behind the fake mountain. However, she could clearly hear the sound of footsteps heading towards her.


    Just as Hua Mujiao was about to use her Qing Gong, her hands were suddenly grabbed from behind, and even her mouth was covered.


    "Don''t make a sound."


    The familiar man''s voice made Hua Mu Jin let down her guard, but at the same time, she felt it was strange.


    Releasing Hua Mu Jin, the man walked in front of the fake mountain. When he saw the guard that had arrived, he softly ordered, "It''s me. There''s nothing suspicious here. You may leave!"


    The guard was Luo Chen. He looked at the man in front of him and made a ''hush'' gesture. He instantly understood the man''s meaning. Then, he nodded and left.


    Hearing the sound of footsteps as Luo Chen left, Hua Mujiao came out from behind the fake mountain.


    He took off the mask on his face and raised his head to size up the man from head to toe. His brows were tightly knitted, and a pair of bright eyes were filled with doubt.


    "The first time I saw you, I knew that your identity wasn''t simple. I didn''t expect you to be from the palace! Furthermore, from the looks of it, your status in the palace is not low at all, right? Do you want to say it yourself, or do I have to guess it? "


    The man in front of him was none other than Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Zhan Ke chuckled and raised his eyebrows, "Why don''t you take a guess first?"


    According to the statement, Hibiscus Blossom had activated the detective mode and begun to assume the identity of the White Battlefield.


    "Prince? Impossible. The current emperor is around the same age as you. Prince? However, as far as I know, the Huan Yue Country only has Bai Linyu, a prince. Guard Captain? It doesn''t look like it. Your majesty? This is even more impossible, with your rogue aura, wouldn''t you lose your country? "


    Hua Mujiao was seriously analyzing the situation, which made Bai Zhan Ke unable to stop the corners of his mouth from curling up into a smile.


    "Since it isn''t even that, then there are only two possibilities. "One, either it''s the emperor''s personal eunuch, or it''s a secret guard that protects the emperor''s safety."


    Raising her eyebrows in satisfaction, Hua Mu Jin didn''t forget to throw a confident look at Bai Zhan Ke. "How about it? Is my guess right? "


    Shaking his head with a faint smile, Bai Zhan Ke stared at Hua Mu Jin without moving his eyes away.


    "How is this possible? Even if you are a high-ranking official, you shouldn''t be living in the palace, right? However, I''ve heard that General Shangguan lives in the palace. But didn''t you say you were called the Battle Centipede? "


    Looking at the confused flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke felt very cute.


    Reaching out his hand, he gently caressed Hua Mujiao''s head and said, "Stop guessing, you''ll know in the future."

 C21

    Hua Mujiao was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke''s sudden pampering. She didn''t even refuse him. She just let him gently caress her head, as they were intimately close.


    When he finally reacted, he hurriedly took a few steps back. Her cheeks were slightly hot. If it wasn''t for the darkness of night, she would have been willing to find a hole to hide in.


    "About that, I should go back now ¡­"


    Mu Jin''s evasive tone and gaze made her want to leave as soon as possible.


    However, the moment he turned around, he saw the darkness before him. Gritting his teeth, he smiled foolishly and turned around. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he said, "About that, I, I came out for a breezes. I forgot to return to Soo Pavilion ¡­"


    "How is he doing?" The corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curved up in a smile as he looked at Hua Mu Jin from head to toe. "Why are you wearing night clothes?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to reply.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s silly smile, Bai Zhan stopped teasing her and pointed to the right, "Follow this road and turn right at the end, then turn left at the next intersection, then turn right at the next intersection and you will see the Exquisite Pavilion."


    "Listen carefully, Hua Mu Jin. I will remember the way back." "Thank you, then I''ll be leaving first."


    Turning around, Hua Mu Jin lightly tapped on the tip of her foot. Just as she was about to leave, a warm hand suddenly grabbed her wrist.


    "You are wearing night clothes. If you are discovered, you will be dealt with as an assassin. "It''s better if I send you there. It''s safer."


    "Oh ¡­"


    Mu Jin nodded and ''oh'', and then let Bai Zhan shake her hand and lead her back to the road of the Exquisite Pavilion. Along the way, the two of them maintained their silence. Neither of them broke the silence.


    It was only until now that Hua Mu Jin finally couldn''t hold it in and asked.


    "Why did you help me? Are you not afraid that I really am an assassin who came to assassinate your emperor? "


    "You won''t."


    It was just two simple words, rejecting the flower of hibiscus, but it also confirmed her belief.


    "How do you know I won''t? What if I am sent by someone else? Will you still help me like this? " At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s words were somewhat unreasonable, but she also felt that this man beside her should be careful.


    "No matter what you do, I will help you."


    With just one sentence, Hua Mu Jin was doubtful, but at the same time, she felt her heart warm.


    Suddenly, he stopped. Hua Mujiao''s eyes were wide open as she stared at the white battle. A young and pleasant voice sounded in her ears, "No matter who you are, I will protect you for the rest of your life."


    The sudden scene that flashed through her mind made Hua Mujiao clench her fists. Recently, these fragmented scenes had always inexplicably flashed through her mind. But she didn''t know what the pictures had to do with her.


    Shaking her head, Hua Mujiao tried her best to appear very calm.


    "I can already find my way back here, don''t send me back. If someone discovers us, we''ll all be in trouble." Suppressing her headache, Hua Mu Jin slightly parted her lips, shook off Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, and disappeared into the darkness without any more hesitation.


    Looking at the disappearing figure, Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand as though he wanted to grab it, but when he clenched his fist, there was nothing there.


    Shaking his head with a helpless smile, he turned around and left.


    After returning to the Exquisite Pavilion, Hua Mu Jin first returned to her room to change clothes, then snuck into Mu Qiu''s room. Seeing that she was still sleeping soundly, she laid down beside her on the bed. She was very glad that no one had noticed her this time, like a headless fly, sneaking out of the cave.


    Although she had met Bai Zhan Ke by chance, she somehow trusted him to not tell anyone that she had met him.


    The next day, in the morning.


    "Elder sister Jin, elder sister Jin, get up, if you don''t get up now, you won''t be able to make it!"


    Hua Mu Jin, who was still sleeping, was woken up by Mu Qiu. His eyes were hazy, as though they had been covered by a layer of gauze. He lazily sat up and yawned lazily.


    "He turned his head and glanced at the half-open window, but it was only just barely lit up." Isn''t it still early morning? What are you doing up so early? "


    Hua Mujie was in a deep sleep, so she lay back down after she finished speaking.


    Seeing this, Mu Qiu sighed before stepping forward to pull her up again.


    "Don''t sleep anymore. This mama had already sent someone early, saying that it was an important matter and that everyone should go to the attic." I think something happened last night. If you don''t get up now, you won''t make it in time. "


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin sat up from the bed.

 C22

    The words'' what happened last night ''caused her to lose all sleep. She turned around and asked, "What happened?"


    Hearing that, Mu Qiu shook his head. "I''m not too sure either. Get up first. I''ll get the maidservants to help you pack up. We''ll go together."


    "Oh, okay ¡­"


    For some reason, the flower hibiscus had an ominous premonition.


    There were several possibilities in her mind, but she did not believe in the possibility of Bai Zhan Ke selling her.


    Just like yesterday''s battle, the beautiful ladies all knelt on the ground in uniform. Seated on the imperial concubine chair was still the same imperial concubine.


    In the beginning, Hua Mujiao didn''t know who Imperial Concubine Fu was. It was also because he had chatted with Mu Qiu last night that he had heard some things from her.


    Imperial Concubine Shu, her original name was Ye Laixin. She was currently serving Grand Preceptor''s direct daughter. It was said that at that time, her father was only a county official. She had done a great service for him in his current position.


    However, Hua Mujiao was very curious about one thing. Ye Lai Xin was the official wife of the emperor, so why was she only bestowed the title imperial concubine after the emperor ascended the throne, and not the empress?


    And why had the Emperor ascended to the throne almost three years ago, and not made a queen?


    "I believe that the young lords have rested well. Before the talent show, this old servant has something to say. Of course, there is something very important that I must do!"


    The old nanny swept everyone a glance before looking at Imperial Concubine Fu and continuing to speak sternly.


    "Yesterday, Imperial Concubine Shu threw a jade hairpin to the Gourmet Pavilion. This old servant has already ordered people to carefully search for it, but the jade hairpin was still not found." Here, this old servant would like to ask the various young lords, have you seen the imperial concubine''s jade hairpin? If you see it and hand it over now, the Empress will not pursue it. If anyone wants to take it for themselves, then this old servant will have to order the people to search one by one. "


    After hearing what the old lady had said, Hua Mujiao heaved a sigh of relief.


    He had originally thought that the matter of her sneaking out last night had been discovered. He was still thinking about how to deal with it. She didn''t have to worry about that now, because it had nothing to do with her.


    However, she was wrong.


    "To reply esteemed imperial concubine, after Senior Servant finished speaking yesterday, all the sisters left the pavilion. The last ones to leave were this subject''s daughter''s elder sisters, Hibiscus Flower and Miss Mu Qiumu. Senior Servant asked if they had seen the jade hairpin."


    Xia Ha Xue, who suddenly stood up, pushed the matter towards Mu Qiu and Hua Mu Jin. The two of them were a little surprised.


    They looked at each other and stood up.


    "Reporting to the Imperial Concubine, as Miss Xia said, it was indeed this subject''s daughter and Big Sister Jin Jin that left the pavilion last. However, we only stayed in the pavilion for a short while, but never saw a jade hairpin."


    Mu Qiu rushed in front of Hua Mu Jin to explain, but their explanation didn''t gain any trust.


    Especially the look on Xia Ha Xue''s face as she watched the show, which made Hua Mu Jin feel a sense of crisis.


    "Since no one is willing to admit to having seen a jade hairpin, then let this old servant do as he pleases and send someone to search for it." With that, the old granny shouted towards the outside of the pavilion, "Men, search through each of the young masters'' rooms one by one. If you find any jade hairpins, bring them here immediately."


    "Yes sir!"


    For a moment, the entire loft was filled with a tense atmosphere.


    Most people were afraid that the jade hairpin would be found in their own rooms. It was not because they were afraid of exposing their shameful deeds, but because they were afraid of being framed.


    "The imperial concubine is so nervous about this jade hairpin. I presume this jade hairpin is very precious to the imperial concubine?"


    The tense atmosphere was broken by Wei Hanshuang, as if this matter had nothing to do with her at all.


    She smiled lightly. There was a sense of loss and happiness in her eyes.


    "Which jade hairpin was given to me by the emperor on his wedding day? It can also be considered a token of love between the emperor and myself." Although it is not expensive, it still contains the Emperor''s intentions. "


    "The emperor and the imperial concubine are truly sincere. This subject is rather envious."


    Hearing his words, Ye Yi Xin nodded with a smile. But the flower hibiscus saw helplessness in her smile.


    "Imperial Concubine, I''ve found the jade hairpin."

 C23

    Right at this moment, a palace maid ran in, holding an exquisite jade hairpin that wasn''t too expensive.


    Ye Yi Xin took the jade hairpin and held it in his hand. It was something he treasured a lot.


    "Which young master''s room did you search for it?" Walking forward, the old wet nurse asked in a calm voice.


    "In reply to Senior Servant''s words, I found them in Little Master Hua Muhua''s room."


    In a split-second, the palace maid''s words were like a bolt of lightning that struck Hua Mujiao''s body, causing her to feel numb and unconscious.


    She glanced at Xia Ha Xue. From her face full of schadenfreude, Mu Jin could guess the truth of the matter, but she also knew that even if she said that she was framed, no one would believe it.


    "That''s impossible. Big Sister Jin was with me yesterday and never returned to her room. How could that jade hairpin be found in Big Sister Jin''s room?"


    The first person to explain wasn''t Hua Mu Jin, but Mu Qiu.


    Hearing her anxious voice, Hua Mu Jin''s heart warmed. He felt that being able to get to know her could be considered a fortunate event.


    "How can you prove that she never returned to her room?"


    Mu Qiu''s words were still questioned by others. The person who had questioned her was Wei Hanshuang, who had rushed in front of Xia Ha Xue.


    He coldly glanced at Wei Hanshuang and could tell that Mu Qiu loathed her. Afterwards, Mu Qiu knelt in front of Ye La Xin and said, "Imperial Concubine, your daughter was indeed together with Big Sister Jin Jin yesterday. Afterwards, Mu Qiu knelt in front of Ye La Xin and said," Imperial Concubine, your daughter was indeed with Big Sister Jin yesterday.


    Looking at Mu Qiu, Hua Mu Jin sighed before kneeling down as well.


    "Imperial Concubine, please investigate."


    The two of them knelt in a row, and Ye Yi Xin''s gaze once again fell on Hua Mu Jin''s body. She moved her lips, wanting to say something, but Xia Ha Xue interrupted her.


    "Even if what you said is the truth, it doesn''t guarantee that no one left her after you all went to bed, right?"


    Ye Yi Xin raised his head and looked at Xia Ha Xue coldly. He was obviously unhappy.


    Then, she looked away and said softly, "Since we have already found the jade hairpin, let''s forget about this matter. The talent display was delayed by a few hours, so the empress dowager should be coming soon as well. Senior Qin, take them up to the second floor and prepare to go. "


    "Esteemed Empress, this ¡­"


    "Who said forget it?"


    Qin mama wanted to say something, but a stern voice suddenly rang out. Following the direction of the voice, they saw a woman around the age of forty or fifty, dressed in luxurious golden silk, supported by a mama. Behind her were two rows of palace maids and eunuchs.


    There was no need to guess, Hua Mujiao also knew this person''s identity. She was the empress dowager of the Huan Yue Country, Bai Linyu''s mother ¡ª Nangong Liu-Li!


    "Chenqie greets the empress dowager ¡­"


    "This old servant''s daughter greets the empress dowager ¡­"


    In a split-second, everyone except Ye Yi Xin kneeled on the ground.


    The empress dowager cast a disdainful glance at the crowd before walking up to Ye Yi Xin, who respectfully made way for her to sit on the chaise longue.


    "This matter was heard by This Dowager. Imperial Concubine Fu kindly did not pursue the matter, but This Dowager cannot pretend that nothing had happened. The harem had its own rules. Whoever broke those rules would be punished. If you hide an item that belongs to a noble concubine, the light one will hit thirty big boards, and the heavy one will be killed! "


    The empress dowager''s last words sent a chill down Hua Mujie''s spine, causing him to break out in cold sweat.


    Clerk ¡­


    "Mu Qiu, you said that Hua Mu Jin was with you yesterday. Other than you, who else can prove it?" The empress dowager''s cold voice made Mu Qiu shudder.


    "In reply to Empress Dowager, aside from this subject and daughter, this subject''s maidservant can also prove it."


    Hearing Mu Qiu''s soft reply, the empress dowager snorted coldly and questioned, "A maidservant is one of yours. Whatever you want her to say can''t be considered proof."


    With that, the empress dowager turned to look at Hua Mu Jin and asked, "Hua Mu Jin, do you have anything to say in defense of yourself?"


    "In reply to the empress dowager, the imperial concubine just said that this jade hairpin isn''t anything valuable. The reason why the imperial concubine treasured it was because it contained the emperor''s intentions. This jade hairpin is very precious to the imperial concubine, but this subject does not have any reason to hide it. "

 C24

    Although Hua Mujiao''s words were very tactful, everyone could tell that she was saying that this jade hairpin wasn''t worth much. Since it wasn''t worth much, then why did she need to hide it?


    "How dare you!"


    After Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the empress dowager suddenly slapped the armrest of her imperial concubine''s chair, sternly berating her.


    "Regardless of whether or not this jade hairpin is expensive, it is still a gift from the Emperor. How can you allow yourself to slander it like this?" Someone, drag her out and beat the crap out of her! "


    Hua Mujiao had already told her the truth, but the empress dowager never intended to reason with her. It made her feel as if she was being targeted.


    However, she couldn''t accept it at all.


    "Majesty, what this subject says is the truth. Jade hairpins were very precious to the imperial concubine, but they weren''t worth much, so what was the use of keeping them for herself? Even if it was bestowed to the imperial concubine by the emperor, if this subject took it out to sell as a secret, using the emperor''s gift as a gimmick, who would believe the words of this subject? Furthermore, this subject is entering the palace as an elegant lady. Whether or not I can come out of the palace is a question. Why would I take the risk and hide it in my own room for others to find? "


    Hua Mujiao raised her eyes and spoke each word with determination, making the empress dowager glare as she looked her up and down.


    He raised his hand, indicating for the eunuch who had just entered to step back, and then asked.


    "Your words aren''t unreasonable. Can you prove with evidence that you didn''t hide this jade hairpin?" If you can take it out, I will not pursue the matter. "


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin was a bit troubled.


    Mu Qiu had just proven that she was completely negated. She couldn''t come up with any other evidence, so it was clear that he was trying to make things difficult for her.


    "This subject may not be able to produce any evidence, but if the empress dowager gives this subject some time, this subject will definitely find out who framed her!"


    Sneering, winking.


    "Since you obtained both the loot and the loot, why should I give you some time? "Someone, drag him out and beat the crap out of him!"


    The empress dowager wanted to strike a deep blow to her heart, and Hua Mujie knew that no matter how much she said, it would be useless. It seemed like she was going to get hurt for sure.


    The eunuch stepped forward and forcefully pulled Mu Jin''s arms out.


    "Let go! I can walk. "


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin stood up, shaking off the eunuch''s hand. She glanced coldly at Xia Ha Xue, then looked at the empress dowager and spoke out her unwillingness.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, since you''ve already decided that I was the one who secretly stored this jade hairpin, then I have nothing to say." However, this matter won''t just end like this. If I find out who framed who, then I''ll have to trouble the empress dowager to return my innocence. I think the empress dowager has given clear rewards and punishments to such a venomous person. She definitely wouldn''t allow such a venomous person to wreak havoc in the harem! "


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mujiao held her head high and walked out of the pavilion with big strides.


    Her words touched Mu Qiu''s heart. His eyes were moist, but he couldn''t do anything about it.


    "You have some backbone. However, you should talk about it after you survive!"


    Behind her, the Empress Dowager''s voice was filled with disgust.


    Outside the attic, as if it had been arranged, were boards and benches.


    Looking at the bench, Hua Mujiao closed her eyes and let out a deep breath. Her previous momentum had clearly weakened a lot, but deep down, she was still afraid of these 50 boards.


    "Young master, please sit!"


    Seeing the eunuch ''invite'', Hua Mu Jin swallowed her saliva and shouted, "Come on, who''s afraid of who''s the grandson!"


    Lying flat on the bench, Hibiscus had her eyes closed and her teeth clenched. The eunuch raised the wooden board and was about to swing it down, but was suddenly stopped by Hua Mujiao''s words.


    "Wait ¡­!"


    Tilting her head, Hua Mujiao stared at that long and heavy wooden board, her eyes filled with fear. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "That, Eunuch, can you help me find a slightly thicker piece of fabric?"


    The eunuch immediately revealed a difficult expression. "Young lord, your servant ¡­"


    Seeing that the eunuch was in a difficult situation, Hua Mu Jin said impatiently, "Forget it, forget it. Just wait and fight. Let me prepare first."


    After saying that, Hua Mujie looked around, then looked at her dress and instantly sat up on the bench.


    "Rip ¡­"

 C25

    Suddenly, she tore off more than half of her skirt and rolled up the cloth into a ball. She shouted to the eunuch in a loud and clear voice, "Come!"


    After saying that, he bit down on the piece of skirt in his hand.


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao was ready, the eunuch could not bear to frown, but with the order, he could not disobey. Raising the wooden board, the eunuch tried his best to restrain himself.


    The pain coming from her butt was unbearable to her, and her eyes were filled with tears. However, she forced herself not to scream, and forcefully swallowed the pain into her stomach.


    However, the grievances in his heart grew bigger and bigger ¡­


    Soon after, the wooden board was smashed into the ground one by one, and Hua Mujie''s face was covered in sweat as she tumbled to the ground.


    This pain was deeply engraved in her heart.


    Time seemed to have stopped. At this moment, aside from pain, there was also hatred on Hua Mujiao''s face ¡­


    After an unknown amount of time, she didn''t know how many slates she had been hit with, but Hua Mujiao''s vision had already begun to blur. It was as if his soul had been forced out of his body. His body felt light and weightless.


    Only then did she understand the meaning of Shangguan Liu-Li''s earlier words, ''you live on first''.


    So it turned out that these fifty boards could really take a person''s life.


    Just as she was about to faint, Hua Mujie suddenly heard a low and magnetic voice.


    "Stop!"


    Following the voice, Hua Mujiao''s eyelids became heavy and her figure became visible. It was just that his bright yellow clothes hurt her eyes, but she was still relieved and fainted ¡­


    "Your servant greets the emperor ¡­"


    The eunuch didn''t expect the emperor to suddenly appear. He threw away the wooden board in his hand and quickly kneeled down, burying his head on the ground.


    A pair of deep black eyes looked at the unconscious Hibiscus vulgaris with endless pain. Clenching his fists tightly, a dangerous aura of anger emanated from his entire body.


    "Nan Ge, send her back to her room and inform the imperial physician."


    Nan Ge could feel that his master was furious this time.


    "Yes sir!"


    Looking at the place where he had been hit by the wooden board, his clothes were already stained with blood. Nan Ge frowned and took off his outer robes to cover Hua Mujiao''s body. Then he bent down and picked up Hua Mu Jin in his arms, walking towards the room.


    It wasn''t until the hibiscus had disappeared that Bai Zhan Ke stepped into the attic.


    He stepped forward and bowed towards the empress dowager. "Imperial Mother."


    When she heard the eunuchs kowtowing outside, the empress dowager already knew that the war was coming in vain. The reason she didn''t go out was because she knew that he would definitely come in.


    "This subject''s daughter greets the emperor ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t look at anyone, his gaze never leaving the empress dowager''s body.


    "Your majesty has so much to do every day. When are you free to come to the Exquisite Pavilion?"


    Smiling faintly at the white battleship, the Empress played with the jade thumb ring in her hand, very indifferently.


    "Since you''ve chosen a concubine for me, of course I have to put my heart to it as well. "I just don''t know what happened to make Imperial Mother throw such a tantrum!"


    Raising her eyes, the empress dowager''s expression was very calm.


    "It''s nothing. It was just a punishment for an unruly girl. Your majesty, there''s no need to make such a fuss. It doesn''t affect the talent show."


    Bai Zhan pursed his lips and nodded, "Imperial Mother is right. It''s just that This Emperor has just heard the beautiful girl who was punished say that she was wronged. Is that true?"


    Hearing this, the empress dowager gave a cold snort.


    "It doesn''t matter whether she was wronged or not. What matters is that she doesn''t have the evidence to prove that she was wronged. Furthermore, in front of This Dowager, she slandered Your Majesty''s gift. This is something that she should be beating up! "


    A flash of coldness appeared on his face. Bai Zhan Ke looked at the kneeling girl and said, "But Imperial Mother, if she was really wronged, then if word of this got out, there might be people who would say that Imperial Mother''s actions were unfair. "I think it''s best to investigate this matter thoroughly so as to not let it get into our mouths."


    His words made the empress dowager''s face darken.


    After a long time, he opened his mouth and said, "His Majesty''s words aren''t unreasonable. This matter This Dowager will send people to thoroughly investigate. "Today is the day of the talent show. Since the emperor has come, let''s take a look with This Dowager and see if you like it or not."

 C26

    In a word, the Empress Mother had lightly mentioned the matter of the flower hibiscus, and Bai Zhan Ke knew what she meant, so he didn''t say anything more and nodded.


    "I came to take a look. I thought I had already started displaying my talents. It seems like I came too early." "Since you''ve already seen it, I still have to deal with government affairs. You can decide on the matter of the consort after the selection. I''ll take my leave first."


    With that, he bowed to the empress dowager and turned to leave.


    However, just as he turned around, she called out to him.


    "Your Majesty, please wait."


    Turning around, Bai Zhan Ke looked at the Empress Dowager indifferently and asked, "Does Mother have any orders?"


    Smiling, the empress dowager reached out to take the tea that the mama had brewed for her, sipping it as she said, "Since I have to decide on the consort selection, I feel that an elegant girl with unclean hands and feet who doesn''t abide by the rules of the palace doesn''t have the qualifications to become an imperial concubine. Your majesty, what do you say?"


    The hand behind his back clenched into a fist, and Bai Zhan nodded in agreement.


    "The Queen Mother is right, but this matter has not been investigated thoroughly. I''m afraid it''s not appropriate to come to a conclusion now."


    "Of course, what This Dowager means is, why don''t we downgrade Hua Mujiao into a palace maid first, and wait for the truth to be revealed. If she''s truly wronged, then it wouldn''t be too late for the emperor to give her a title if you really like her."


    Her Majesty took a sip of tea and waited for Bai Zhan Ke''s reply.


    "Mother has thought it through, I have no objection."


    From the very beginning, Bai Zhan Ke knew that the Empress Mother had set a trap for him, but he had no choice but to do so.


    "If that''s the case, then we should demean her to the laundry office. That place is full of life, and it might even be able to temper her prideful personality."


    After Bai Zhan''s response, he turned around and walked out of the pavilion, and headed straight for Hua Mujiao''s room.


    Right now, Hua Mu Jin was still unconscious. Nan Ge laid her flat on the bed, and had already ordered the palace maids to change her clothes. The imperial physician had already seen her injuries, and although they were serious, they were only superficial.


    "Master Nan, this is the prescription that this humble subject wrote for little master. One dose for external application and one dose for internal consumption. The medicine needed to be brewed four hours, three times a day. The external application medicine also needs to be changed every day. In less than half a month, it should be completely healed, but it might leave behind a slight scar. "


    Nan Ge stood at the side of the bed, looking at the still unconscious Hua Mu Jin, his brows knitted together slightly.


    He remembered all that the Imperial Physician had told him. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something and turned to ask the imperial physician.


    "Is there anything you need to pay special attention to?"


    Hearing this, the imperial physician placed the prescription in his hand into the hands of the palace maid who was waiting for him. "Don''t eat too much spicy food. Also, don''t touch the water in the wound before it is healed. It''s fine to gently wipe it."


    "Alright, I understand. You may leave."


    With a respectful bow, the imperial physician took the medicine chest with him and left the room. As soon as he stepped out of the room, he saw the bright yellow dragon-robed Bai Zhan Ke kneel on the ground.


    "This humble subject pays his respects to Your Majesty."


    "You''re excused. Go down."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t even look at the imperial physician as he entered the room. When he arrived at the bedside where Hua Mujiao was lying, his voice was slightly cold as he asked, "What did the imperial physician say after seeing it?"


    Nan Ge respectfully lowered his head and replied.


    "The imperial physician said it was just a superficial wound and not a serious problem. Treat it properly and take medicine on time. It should be healed in about half a month. However, scars may appear. "


    He turned his head and glanced at Nan Ge. Bai Zhan Ke sat down on the edge of the bed, gently lifted up a strand of black hair that was covering Hua Mu Jin''s face, and said in a low voice.


    "Half a month may be too late. Her Majesty has already demoted her to the laundry."


    "The laundry?" Hearing this, Nan Ge was surprised and said, "Mistress, most of the palace maids who break the palace rules are demoted to places where they have their own ulterior motives and there are only a few things they need to do every day. Young Miss Hua is still injured, it might be a little inappropriate to go there. "

 C27

    "I know."


    Nango said that the white war was very clear.


    But the empress dowager had already given the order, and she was telling the truth, so he had no reason to speak up for Hibiscus.


    "Send someone to the Heart Nourishing Hall to get some of my Golden Sore Medicine. The external application should be better as soon as possible." "In addition, pass the news of her suffering on to the prince''s mansion, and choose a shrewd palace maid to send over."


    Nan Ge was stunned for a moment, then understood what Bai Zhan Ke meant.


    "Yes, your subordinate will send someone to handle it immediately."


    After receiving his orders, Nan Ge turned around and was about to leave to do what he had been told, but just as he turned around, he was called back.


    "Wait, this is not urgent. I heard that her relationship with the Right Prime Minister''s daughter is pretty good. After the talent show ends, she should come over to take care of her. Tomorrow, carefully choose another palace maid to come over here. For the time being, let the palace maid, who is helping you retrieve the medicine today, take care of you. "


    He did not know what Bai Zhan Ke was thinking, but Nan Ge could not ask either. He nodded, "Yes!"


    "We can''t stay here any longer, let''s go!"


    With that, Bai Zhan stood up reluctantly, staring at Hua Mu Jin for a long time before walking out of the room.


    By the time the talent show ended, the sky had already darkened.


    Mu Qiu had been conferred the title of Xuanfei, and was of a lower grade than Imperial Consort. Other than her, the Left Prime Minister''s daughter, Wei Hanshuang, was also given the same rank as her, being bestowed the title of Consort Ning.


    "Miss, don''t worry, the palace maid said that Miss Jin had already seen the imperial physician and that nothing serious had happened."


    At the side, the maidservant couldn''t help but advise when she saw the worried expression on her young miss'' face.


    "It''s good that you''re fine. It''s just that I''m worried that Elder Sister Jin''s body is too weak to handle this kind of torture. "Fortunately, the Emperor came at the right time today and spared us a few dozen pawns. Otherwise, I''m afraid that elder sister Jin''s life would have been thrown into this golden silk cage."


    "Miss, this servant has something to say, I don''t know if I should say it or not."


    Pursing her lips, the maidservant looked at the flower wood hibiscus on the bed and said, "Young miss, you have already been conferred the title of Xuanfei today. I''m afraid you can''t stay in the Exquisite Pavilion for too long. Today, the empress dowager was already unhappy that you pleaded for mercy for Miss Jin, but now you''re carefully taking care of Miss Jin. This servant fears that some people will point their fingers at you in order to curry favor with the empress dowager.


    "Shut up!"


    Before the maid finished speaking, Mu Qiu stopped her with a stern voice.


    As she sat down, she turned around and angrily looked at the servant girl, and scolded, "What temper do you have? Since I recognize her as my sister, then we are sisters. How can I abandon my sister when she is injured? Furthermore, I have already been conferred the title of Xuanfei, and my level is only below that of imperial concubine. At most, only Wei Hanshuang is on equal footing with me, who would dare to bully me? What''s more, am I the kind of girl who would be casually bullied by others? "


    Hearing this, the servant girl could only helplessly shake her head.


    "Alright, Miss, you have a stubborn temper, this servant will talk too much."


    Only then did Mu Qiu''s temper soften. She had told Cherry to bring the medicine and wanted to apply it on Hua Mujiao.


    Cherry should be ready. Not long later, she brought out the applied medicine. However, there was a complicated expression on her face.


    "Miss, the medicine is here." With the medicine in hand, Cherry looked at Mu Qiu, hesitating to speak.


    Seeing the strangeness, Mu Qiu took the medicine and asked, "What''s wrong? Didn''t you just go to get the medicine? Why did anyone offend you?


    Sighing lightly, Cherry stepped forward to help Mu Qiu lift up Hua Mu Jin''s skirt. After looking at Mu Qiu for a moment, he said, "Miss, this servant heard the palace maid say that the emperor ordered his guard to deliver this medicine."


    In an instant, Mu Qiu stopped applying the medicine on Hua Mu Jin.


    "It was sent by the Emperor?"

 C28

    Looking at Cherry in disbelief, Mu Qiu''s brows creased into a line. Seeing Cherry nod, he shifted his gaze to Hua Mu Jin''s body.


    After a long time, time seemed to have stopped. It was extremely quiet.


    "Miss, this servant feels that the relationship between Miss Jin and the Emperor is probably not ordinary."


    Without needing Cherry to explain, Mu Qiu thought the same thing.


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s contemplation, Cherry knew that her young miss was aware of the formidable relationship between the two, so she continued, "Miss, His Majesty seems to really care about Miss Jin. If we later find out that she was wronged, it would be hard to avoid bestowing the title of an imperial concubine on Miss Jin. In the future, all of you will have to serve the emperor. Miss, although you have a kind heart, it doesn''t mean that she won''t try to woo you. "


    Hearing Cherry''s words, Mu Qiu smiled bitterly and continued to apply the medicine for the hibiscus flower.


    "I didn''t want to enter the palace. If it weren''t for father forcing me to, who would want to enter the golden silk cage? I''ve never wanted to enter it."


    "I think the same as I do."


    After Mu Qiu finished speaking, a voice suddenly interrupted her words.


    Astonished, she looked over. Hua Mu Jin had already opened her eyes, and her lips were pale as she looked at her.


    "Elder sister Jin, you, when did you wake up ¡­"


    With great difficulty, she forced out a smile. Hua Mujiao was lying on the bed with her head tilted, her voice was a little weak, "I just woke up. Don''t worry, there''s something I have to do when I enter the palace. I don''t plan on fighting with anyone for a favor. Once I''m done, I''ll leave. "What concubine? I''ve never really cared about that."


    "Miss Jin, your servant ¡­"


    Seeing the flower hibiscus awaken, Cherry hurriedly stood up, looking slightly panicked.


    "It''s fine, what you said is the truth. Cherry, can you pour me a glass of water? I''m thirsty. "


    "This servant will immediately go and get it."


    With that, Cherry walked quickly to the table, poured a cup of water, supported the hibiscus flower against her shoulder, and gave it to her to drink.


    At this moment, Mu Qiu had already finished applying medicine on Hua Mujiao''s wounds. He tidied up her clothes and handed them over to Cherry. "Cherry, you can leave first. I have something to say to Big Sister Jin."


    "Yes sir!"


    He took the medicine and left the room, closing the door behind him.


    In a room that wasn''t too big, only Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu were left.


    Mu Qiu asked with concern, "Elder Sister Jin, is your wound still painful? But it feels better. "


    With a grin, Hua Mujiao replied, "If it doesn''t hurt, then it''s fake. I don''t know how many times I''ve been beaten. My butt felt like it was blooming, so I''m definitely covered in blood, right?"


    Even though it was drugged, Hua Mu Jin still felt a burning pain on the spot where she was hit. This kind of punishment was worse than death.


    "Endure it. The imperial physician said that it will be fine in half a month." It''s just that these days, your wounds are not allowed to touch water. "


    Giving Mu Qiu a comforting look, Hua Mujiao said, "I''m fine. As long as I''m alive, it''s not a big deal. The more painful it is, the more I can remember what I suffered today. Didn''t you say that ''this hatred is not avenged by a gentleman''? "How many times have I suffered today? In the future, I will make those who framed me pay double back!"


    Mu Qiu shook his head helplessly after hearing Hua Mujiao''s teasing. "I like Big Sister Jin, your temper is about the same as mine. "It seems like the two of us are rather compatible with each other."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao shot a glance at Mu Qiu and denied, "What do you mean by ''smelly and similar''? How unpleasant. We are all in the same boat! "


    He bit his lips as if he had made a great decision. After a long time, he asked, "Big Sister Jin Jin, I think the emperor cares a lot about you today. May I ask how you and the emperor met?"

 C29

    Ye Zichen raised his eyebrows, causing Hua Mujiao to be stunned.


    "Your Majesty? You care about me? "Are you kidding? I''ve never seen someone like him before."


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s denial, Mu Qiu''s expression gradually turned unsightly. But looking at her expression, it did not seem like she was lying, so she asked.


    "But, Big Sister Jin Jin, today, the emperor saved you, and he spoke up for you in front of the empress dowager. "If you really don''t know each other, with the way the emperor and empress dowager are opposing each other, I''m afraid you won''t easily speak up for anyone."


    "Your Majesty? Save me? "


    In that instant, a dazzling yellow light flashed through Hua Mujiao''s mind, but she clearly remembered that the person clad in yellow was Zhan Ke.


    "I remember that before I fainted, I saw how shameless he was. Did he not save me? "Bright yellow ¡­"


    As she talked to herself, Hua Mu Jin fell into deep thought.


    A thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He seemed to have thought of something and abruptly sat up on the bed. Her recently applied buttocks made her scream as they came into contact with the bed.


    "Ah ¡­" "It hurts ¡­"


    "Big Sister Jin, you just applied the medicine, you can''t sit up. Lie down and don''t move your wounds. "


    Seeing this, Mu Qiu laid down on the ground with Hua Mu Jin''s hand. His tone was tinged with reproach.


    "No, you said the emperor saved me?" Then, the person I saw before I fainted was the Emperor? "


    "Although I don''t know who you saw before you fainted, I can confirm that the emperor really did save you and seemed to be especially concerned about your matters. That''s why he spoke a lot of things on your behalf in front of the empress dowager."


    "¡­"


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao really wanted to curse out loud, but she held it in in the end.


    "My mind is a little muddled right now. Let me run my hands over it. That shameless person turned out to be the emperor? With his slovenly and hoodlum attitude, how could he possibly be the Emperor? "Impossible, impossible, absolutely impossible ¡­"


    With that, Hua Mujie buried her face in the pillow with her hands behind her head.


    Mu Qiu stood at the side. "Elder Sister Jin, even though we don''t know what''s going on, you better not move around so much to avoid getting injured again."


    Hearing Mu Qiu''s words, Hua Mujiao tilted her head and pouted as she said, "Mu Qiu, I didn''t lie to you. I really didn''t know whether to be shameless and be the emperor. This time I owe him another favor. I''m so tired of it. "


    With a grin, Mu Qiu could only speak in a soft voice, "Elder Sister Jin, it''s getting late. You should rest early." "Today, the empress dowager bestowed upon me a palace, so I can''t stay in this Exquisite Pavilion for too long. You should rest first, I''ll come see you tomorrow."


    Seeing that there was something wrong with Mu Qiu, Hua Mu Jin smiled bitterly. However, she didn''t know how to explain it to him. The matter of how shameless he was and whether he was the Emperor was something she had heard from Mu Qiu.


    Helpless, he could only wait until he was sure that the shameless Emperor was truly the emperor before explaining things to her.


    "Okay, thank you for today, I will remember."


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t explain any further, making Mu Qiu feel extremely uncomfortable. She even felt that she was being a little too sentimental about what she had done.


    "Okay, then I''ll leave first."


    After Mu Qiu left, Hua Mu Jin was still awake, thinking about the matter regarding Bai Zhan Ke.


    At the same time, Bai Ling Yu already knew that Hua Mu Jin had been beaten. He seemed to be extremely anxious as he entered the palace.


    The empress dowager''s chambers, the Dew Palace.


    "Muhou, don''t go against her in the future with regards to the flower, hibiscus. "She is a chess piece that your son has placed next to Bai Zhan Ke. If you are always against her, how can she work for your son in the future?"


    In the imperial concubine''s chair, the empress dowager was lying down very comfortably. When she heard Bai Linyu''s words, she revealed a doting smile.


    "This one knows what you want to do, but this one has her own considerations. Since you sent her to the palace, she can only be a pawn. Remember, you can''t be tempted by her. Ah, Yu''er, you know that the wrong step is the impossible. There is no turning back. So, we have to be more careful, okay? "


    Nangong Liu-Li''s words were very heavy, causing Bai Ling Yu to frown.

 C30

    "But muhou, for him to put on a show as a hero saving the beauty means that he cares about Hua Mujiao." As he spoke, Bai Linyu raised her eyes to look at the empress dowager''s expression before continuing.


    "The reason why I''ve thought of ways to bring her into the palace is to have her stay by my side as a chess piece for us to use. If you''re going against me everywhere, then I''ve wasted my move."


    Hearing this, the empress dowager helplessly shook her head. "Ah, Yu''er, you''re still too young."


    "If I don''t act out today, how can I ascertain the emperor''s intentions? If this is a trap, have you considered how serious the consequences would be? "


    Hearing this, Bai Linyu nodded in agreement, but in his heart, he still couldn''t bear to do so.


    "The Queen Mother''s words are extremely true. It is this son who has been inconsiderate. However, she is currently injured, so I hope that mother can be merciful and let her heal first. If you were to really torture her to death, it will affect my plans. "


    "Okay, I''ll listen to you, okay?"


    Her Majesty doted on her children.


    Especially because of Bai Linyu''s request, it was very difficult for her to completely deny him.


    "This Dowager thought that you had come to the palace in the middle of the night just to see This Dowager, but who would have thought that it was for that woman? This makes This Dowager feel rather uncomfortable."


    Smiling faintly and shaking his head, Bai Linyu stood up from her chair and walked to the empress dowager''s side. She reached out a hand to pick up the empress dowager''s shoulder.


    "Could Imperial Mother be jealous? Don''t you understand my thoughts, mother? If I hadn''t avenged my royal father and seized back the position that should have belonged to me, this son wouldn''t have been so concerned about a chess piece, right? "


    The empress dowager patted Bai Linyu''s hand and smiled in satisfaction. "Yes, you''re right."


    In the Dew Palace, the mother and son were very harmonious. The empress dowager enjoyed the comfort of having her son massage her shoulders. After a long time, she seemed to recall something and asked.


    "By the way, riots. How is it going? "Don''t let Shangguan Yi (General Shangguan) get her hands on anything, otherwise all the work will be for naught."


    "Mother, don''t worry. Your son has been taken care of. No matter how powerful Shangguan Yi is, she won''t be able to catch me." Furthermore, those people were already dissatisfied with Bai Zhan Ke being the emperor, and thus, they were used by this son of his to start a riot. Even if they were caught, they would not know that the person who used them was their son. "


    With a smile of relief, the Empress Dowager was quite satisfied with Bai Linyu''s reply.


    "In the past few years, you''ve grown quite a bit. This one is relieved."


    "Your son is not a child. Mother, you don''t have to worry about him."


    Thus, he nodded his head in response.


    In the dead of night, even the Imperial Palace was very quiet.


    In the distance from the Dew Palace, a pair of black eyes stared at the lights within for a long time before disappearing into the darkness.


    Within the Heartrest Palace, Bai Zhan Ke had already taken off his dragon robe and was half-lying down on the bed. He held a book in his hand as he leisurely read.


    The sudden appearance of a figure did not surprise him in the least.


    "Mistress, after entering the palace, the Prince headed straight for the Dew Palace. Due to the strict security of the Dew Palace, this subordinate can only watch from afar. As for what they are saying inside, this subordinate can''t hear them. "


    Putting down the book in his hand, the corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up as he sneered.


    "It doesn''t matter. As long as Bai Linyu enters the palace, it means that nothing will happen to her for the time being."


    As if anticipating everything, Bai Zhan Ke spoke very calmly.


    Then, as if he remembered something, he asked, "Oh right, how is the selection of the palace maid going?"


    Looking up, Nan Ge answered respectfully, "There''s a palace maid in the imperial kitchens who was born in a village. She was sold in the palace by her mother. She''s a bit timid, but she''s optimistic."

 C31

    Nan Ge still had a general idea of what was going on in Bai Zhan Ke''s heart.


    Since he was selecting people for Hua Mu Jin, of course he had to pick from the bottom. This kind of person was very clean. Of course, the most important person was still alone, without any worries.


    "Investigate carefully, don''t make any mistakes."


    He was quite satisfied with the man Nango had recommended.


    "Yes sir!"


    "Prepare a set of plain clothes. I want to go out for a while."


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke stood up. Nan Ge''s mouth was slightly open as he blinked his eyes. He thought that he had misheard. But when he saw Bai Zhan Ke get up, he knew where he was headed.


    Then, he turned and walked to the cabinet, retrieved a set of simple black clothes and put them on for Bai Zhan Ke.


    "No need to follow me. Guard the Heartrest Palace well. If anyone requests an audience, tell them that I have already fallen asleep."


    "Yes sir!"


    Bai Zhan Ke walked behind the screen and pressed a vase on the side of the wooden shelf. In a split-second, the originally airtight stone slab shifted to the right, revealing a dark secret passage.


    He walked into the secret passageway and the stone wall behind him automatically closed back up.


    As he moved forward, the lights on the walls of the secret passage lit up one by one, illuminating his path to the exit of the secret passage.


    The secret passage led to an imperial garden.


    Harvest Pavilion.


    The selection was over and the entire Exquisite Pavilion was now empty. Other than the flower, hibiscus, who still lived here, there was no one else.


    Even the lady who was supposed to take care of her had been ordered away by the Empress Dowager.


    Right now, the Harvest Pavilion was no different from a cold palace.


    Lying on the bed, Hua Mujiao reached out to touch her pitiful butt, her face was listless, and her expression was difficult to read.


    "Knock, knock, knock ¡­"


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Hua Mujiao instantly became alert.


    "Who is it?"


    "Creak ¡­"


    Without Hua Mujie''s permission, the person knocking on the door pushed it open and entered. And the person who entered was someone that Hua Mujiao was extremely unwilling to see.


    "What are you doing here? "You can go, I don''t want to see you right now!"


    Hua Mujiao coldly glanced at the man that walked in and turned her head away, not willing to give him another glance.


    "This King didn''t offend you, so why aren''t you fond of This King?"


    This person was precisely Bai Linyu who had come out from the empress dowager''s place.


    "Heh ¡­"


    Upon hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin turned her head and glared angrily at Bai Ling Yu as she coldly laughed and said.


    "Bai Lingyu, don''t be so merciful. I have such a miserable state, who caused this? Before I curse you for not getting angry, you''d better disappear. I''m grateful to your eighteen generations of ancestors! "OK?"


    Looking at the white feathers, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but think of the empress dowager''s face, filled with rage.


    With a helpless smile, Bai Lingyu shook his head, "This king has never gotten involved with matters of the palace, let alone the matters of the harem. Queen Mother is punishing you, and This King is also helpless. Calm down your anger and give This King some face, don''t put this matter at ease. "


    "Punishment?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujie''s anger couldn''t be suppressed anymore.


    He suddenly jumped up from the bed and sat on the edge of the bed. However, just as she touched the edge of the bed, the burning pain in her butt pulled at every nerve in her body.


    "Holy shit, it hurts so bad ¡­!"


    Immediately, Hua Mu Jin stood up from the bed, breathing heavily as she rubbed her butt.


    "Are you alright? Is it really serious? "


    Seeing this, Bai Linyu wanted to step forward to support Hibiscus Flower, but she was pushed away by Hibiscus Flower.


    "Pa ¡­"


    "Don''t touch me!" Mu Jin turned around and walked to the wooden table, while glaring at Bai Ling Yu. She forced herself to drink a cup of water.


    After which, he looked at Bai Linyu and spoke in a cold voice.


    "Let me tell you, Bai Lingyu, I can f * cking rest at ease with this matter. Let alone your face, even if the Heavenly Emperor comes, this matter will still not end well for me." Do you think Her Majesty is merely punishing me? She wants my life! If I hadn''t ordered the King of Hell not to accept it, he would have already been beaten to death! "

 C32

    The more she spoke, the more Hua Mu Jin felt the pain in her butt intensifying, as the anger in her heart burned hotter and hotter.


    At first, she thought that her relationship with Bai Lingyu could be considered a cooperative one, but no matter what, the empress dowager wouldn''t give her the face to die. She didn''t expect that the empress dowager would clearly be targeting her.


    "Mother did not intend to kill you. I think you misunderstood."


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin''s anger didn''t decrease, instead it increased, Bai Ling Yu wanted to defend himself, but it made her even more unhappy.


    "What misunderstanding? No misunderstanding? If you don''t have a personal experience, then don''t even think about it. If it wasn''t for the sake of finding the zither, who the hell would want to enter a place that ate people and didn''t spit out their bones? "I''ll tell you again, leave immediately, or else our partnership will come to an end!"


    Knowing that Hua Mujiao was still angry was of no use, and would instead make her even angrier.


    Bai Lingyu let out a sigh and looked at Hua Mu Jin with a pained expression. She nodded as she pulled at the corner of her mouth, "Okay, you should go back to bed and rest first. Don''t pull at your wound. I''ve already informed the Queen Mother that you will be working at the laundry when your injury is slightly better. "


    "What?"


    Shocked by Bai Ling Yu''s last sentence, Hua Mu Jin frowned as she looked at him in astonishment.


    "You said the laundry? What kind of crappy place was that? What right do you have to be my servant! "


    He had thought that Hibiscus had already known about him being sent to the laundry, but he hadn''t expected that she didn''t know at all. These words, coming from his mouth, added to Hua Mujiao''s confusion.


    Other than shaking his head and sighing, Bai Linyu really did not know what to say.


    Ben had only come to see if she was alright, but he hadn''t expected to run into a volcano.


    "About that, This King just found out from Imperial Mother that you were demoted to the laundry. Still, going to the laundry room isn''t necessarily a bad thing. Don''t you want to be a concubine? This is just as you wish. Even if you search for the zither, as an concubine who is not surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs, it would still be much easier to move around. "


    He didn''t know how to comfort Hua Mujiao, but Bai Linyu was panicking even when she didn''t believe him.


    However, he didn''t know that Hua Mujie didn''t know what kind of place the laundry was. It can only be understood literally as a place for washing other people''s clothes.


    Nodding his head, Zhang Xuan agreed with Bai Ling Yu''s words.


    "Yes, that''s true." Turning his head, he glared at Bai Ling Yu and asked, "Didn''t I tell you to disappear? What are you doing here, waiting for mushrooms! "


    Shrugging his shoulders, Bai Linyu smiled and turned to leave.


    "Close the door!"


    As she watched the door of the room gradually close, Hua Mujiao was about to drag her body onto the bed and lie down, when suddenly a black shadow flashed in front of her, causing her to retreat over and over again.


    Thinking that her poor butt would have to come into close contact with the ground again, Hua Mujie felt her scalp ache.


    However, for a long time, he didn''t feel any pain from his butt. Instead, there was an extra hand on his waist.


    "It seems like your injury is fine now. You can get out of bed."


    A familiar voice rang from above her head. Hua Mujiao opened her eyes and looked at Bai Zhan Ke''s expressionless face, rolling her eyes.


    "I say you two brothers have already agreed on this, right? The first one just walked in and you came in. Come on, just appear like a ghost. Do you think I haven''t lived long enough? "


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s resentful words, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t utter a single word. Instead, he wrapped his arms around her waist and gently placed her down beside the bed.


    His gaze was fixated on Bai Zhan Ke''s body.


    Looking back and forth, Hua Mujiao did not feel that he had the aura of an emperor. The word "warm-hearted" was a bit related to him.


    "Hey, I''m asking you, are you really the emperor?"


    Calmly looking at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke sat on the edge of the bed, answering.


    "If you say so, then so be it. If you say so, then no."


    Ye Zichen frowned in displeasure.


    "Can you answer me properly? I''m asking you seriously, don''t be so vague." "It''s easy to be a man, what''s wrong with being bashful and acting like a woman."


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, her black eyes turned a bit cloudy.

 C33

    In a split-second, Hua Mujiao crossed her arms in front of her chest in alarm, watching the white battle. In his mind, he saw the scene of Yue Lao being forcefully kissed.


    "Enough, pretend like I didn''t say anything. If you don''t want to answer, then don''t."


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s actions, Bai Zhan couldn''t help but pout his lips. Then, he asked.


    "Has the medicine been applied?"


    Upon hearing this, Hibiscus vulgaris was like a chick pecking rice, nodding its head extremely quickly.


    "The Golden Sore Medicine''s efficacy isn''t bad. It should be able to recover in a few days."


    Raising an eyebrow, Flower Hibiscus really didn''t understand. If he was really the Emperor, why would he be so good to her? Furthermore, he did not have the airs of an emperor at all. This confused her.


    After staring at the white war for a long time, Hua Mujiao asked, moving her lips.


    "Hey, why do you care so much about me? Could it be that there was some sort of motive? That''s not right. You have three thousand beauties in the harem and countless beauties. Even though I, Guan Yue, am shy and like to see flowers blooming, I shouldn''t be able to make you, as the emperor, be so concerned, am I? Why do I feel like there''s a conspiracy behind this!? "


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s boasting, Bai Zhan Ke''s smile became even wider.


    He reached out and smoothed her black hair, then softly said, "You don''t need to understand now. When you remember, you will naturally know why."


    Pouting, Hibiscus vulgaris appeared to be a little boring.


    Remembering? She really didn''t know what to think. After all, not only did she carry memories of the Modern Realm, she also inherited all the memories of the previous owner of her body.


    Other than the fact that his memories were blank for half a year when he was ten years old, none of his memories had any impression of this man.


    "Alright, let''s consider it as me admitting defeat. But why did you lie to me last night? If I had known you were the emperor, things would have been much simpler. "He shouldn''t have nearly been beaten to death today."


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s easygoing tone, Bai Zhan Ke felt quite complicated in his heart.


    He was very glad that she knew his identity and did not want to keep her distance and attitude towards him. But at the same time, he was a little disappointed that she could not remember a single thing about him.


    "Aren''t you afraid that I''ll get angry when you speak to me in such a manner?"


    Laughing lightly, Hibiscus fragrans appeared to be extremely plain.


    "If you had really angered me, you wouldn''t have sat here right? Besides, if you really don''t like me, wouldn''t you be done for not saving me the first time we met? "Wait ¡­"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao seemed to have thought of something important, and her bright eyes stared at the White War Cake. Her brows slightly raised, and a trace of a malicious smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.


    "Don''t tell me you like me? That''s why he didn''t act like an emperor towards me? Am I right? Haha ¡­ Or was it because the first time we met, I kicked your groin, and this kick moved your heart, and then you paid special attention to me? Haha ¡­ I''m embarrassed to say it. "


    Hua Mu Jin guessed boldly. He covered his face with his hands to cover his face and the teasing smell became even stronger.


    "And if I say yes?"


    "Huh?"


    Hua Mujiao''s deep and magnetic voice instantly stopped his laughter, and when she looked at Bai Zhanzheng, she saw his serious expression, and gulped down a mouthful of saliva.


    "I, I, I was just joking, don''t take it seriously ¡­"


    "Do you think I''m joking with you?"


    "¡­"


    Time seemed to have stopped, as a serious expression appeared on Bai Zhan Ke''s face, causing Hua Mujiao to not know how to reply to him. Originally, she only wanted to tease and tease him, but she didn''t expect such an outcome. This was somewhat unexpected for Hua Mu Jin.


    "About that, hehe, I think I''m a bit thirsty. How about you pour me a cup of water?"


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin''s cheeks were slightly red.


    She could feel her cheeks burning, but she didn''t know if it was because of the embarrassment of playing a game, or because she was embarrassed by the confession.


    He glanced at Hibiscus vulgaris, then got up and poured her a glass of water. When she finished, she said, "Heh heh, well, it seems very hot tonight. Why don''t you open the window for me? I''ve been in this room all day, I want to get some fresh air."


    He gave Hua Mu Jin an angry glance, then did as he was told.

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    He opened the window and a cool breeze blew in.


    With the cool and hungry night wind blowing, Hua Mu Jin''s face was not as hot as before.


    "What else is there to do?"


    "Huh?"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke asked, leaving Hua Mujiao unable to react for a moment.


    "No, no, no, hehe ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao giggled. At this moment, she really didn''t know what kind of attitude she should have towards this man who had confessed to her.


    However, Hua Mujiao felt that Bai Zhan was handsome, and was also a warm man. His status was also the most respected in the Huan Yue Country, so it was impossible for him to not be moved or embarrassed after being confessed by him.


    After thinking for a bit, he realized that she was just a soul that was borrowing this body. Perhaps the person he wanted to confess to was the real Hibiscus Blossom.


    In his heart, he was slightly disappointed.


    "Tomorrow, a palace maid will take care of you and take care of your injuries. It''s getting late. You should rest early, I''ll be leaving first. "


    "Oh ¡­"


    At this time, the flower hibiscus is still in a loss, the mouth is very cute.


    After seeing her unhappy smile, Bai Zhan Ke, who had been coldly staring at Hua Mu Jin, actually laughed helplessly.


    "The empress dowager has already punished you to go to the laundry office. If your injury is better, she will let you go." "Most of the women in the laundry room are palace maids who have committed a crime. After you enter, don''t be as reckless as you are today. Whenever you calm down and use your brain, you don''t want to be led astray by others."


    Hua Mu Jin was slightly unhappy with these words.


    Although Bai Zhan Ke''s words made a lot of sense, as she was unable to calm down and let the Empress Dowager plotted against her, she was still a new woman in the 21st century.


    "This is already enough for once. I won''t be so stupid as to get caught in it a second time!" What you''re saying is like I don''t have a brain. "Hmph ¡­" Didn''t you say you were going? What are you doing here? "I''m tired and I''m going to sleep. When I leave, remember to put out the light. I can''t sleep with the light on."


    After speaking angrily, Hua Mujie buried her face in the pillow.


    With a sigh, Bai Zhan Ke covered her with the blanket, turned off the lamp, and disappeared into the darkness.


    Hibiscus Blossom did not fall asleep. The pain in her butt made her not sleep at all.


    She didn''t understand. For some reason, she didn''t feel any resistance towards Bai Zhan Ke at all. Instead, for some reason, she trusted him. She even let herself get along with him, as if she wanted him to spoil her.


    But hadn''t he met him only three times? It could even be considered as today ¡­


    The night was getting deeper and deeper, Hua Mu Jin thought, and also felt a bit sleepy.


    The next day.


    The sunlight passed through the window and entered the room. Hibiscus Flowers in her sleep felt itchy and painful on her butt. She reached out to grab at it, but her sleepiness was instantly gone.


    "Hiss ¡­" "Why does it hurt so much!"


    When she woke up, she remembered that her butt had been hit by a plank.


    "Creak ¡­"


    At that moment, the door was suddenly pushed open.


    Hua Mujiao looked towards the door as a palace maid walked in with a metal basin in her hands. Seeing that she had woken up, he smiled and asked, "Miss, are you awake?"


    "You are?"


    "This slave, pearl, was ordered by the guard commander, Sir Nan, to come and take care of you."


    As soon as the palace maid finished speaking, Hua Mujiao recalled that last night, Bai Zhan Ke had said that there would be a palace maid to take care of her today. In other words, this palace maid was sent by Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Oh, is there anything to eat? "I''m a little hungry ¡­"


    Curling her lips, Hua Mu Jin felt a little embarrassed and asked.


    "Your servant has already made the porridge. Sir Nan once said that you can only eat light things." This servant will wash your face and rinse your mouth first. After I finish, this servant will go and serve you some porridge. "


    "No, no need. I''ll go wash up myself. Go and bring the porridge over."


    Seeing Pearl pinch the handkerchief as if she was going to wash her face, Hua Mu Jin hurriedly tried to stop her.


    "But you ¡­"


    Hearing this, Pearl''s gaze fell onto Hua Mujiao''s lower body, her face full of worry.


    "No problem, I can get up." Actually, Hibiscus vulgaris was not used to being served. Especially for something like washing up, which should be done by herself, if she got someone to help her, it would make her feel very uncomfortable.

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    "Then this servant will put the things here. If you can''t get up, then don''t force me. Wait for this servant to bring the porridge before I wash your face."


    "Go, go ¡­"


    Seeing the pearl leave, Hua Mu Jin moved, wanting to get up from the bed. However, she had underestimated sleeping on her stomach. At this moment, her waist was aching and even her arms were numb.


    But with some difficulty, she got up from the bed.


    After washing up, Hua Mu Jin wanted to sit at the table. However, the moment her buttocks touched the stool, she was in so much pain that she almost cried.


    Helpless, he could only bow and stand there.


    Pearl brought in the porridge, looking at the posture of the flower, hibiscus, which made her very puzzled. Putting the porridge down, he said, "Miss, this is something I cooked. I don''t know if it suits your appetite. If it''s not good, then please tell this servant and this servant will go get it again. "


    "Gulp ¡­"


    Seeing the porridge in front of her, Hua Mujie''s stomach growled in disappointment.


    After all, he hadn''t eaten anything yesterday.


    "It seems to have quite an appetite."


    It wasn''t to comfort pearls, but this bowl of porridge was indeed very appetizing.


    Taking up the spoon, Hua Mu Jin started to eat without any trace of politeness. However, a bowl of porridge made Hua Mu Jin''s heart warm. Moreover, the taste of the congee was also very delicious.


    "Miss, it is not convenient for you to eat standing like this. This servant will go find a few soft cushions, please wait."


    Pearl ran out.


    After Hibiscus Flowers had eaten half of the porridge, Pearl came back with three cushions in her hand.


    He placed the cushion under the flower hibiscus stool and supported the flower hibiscus as he sat down. Although it would still hurt a little, the cushion had reduced the amount of contact her butt had with the hard chair.


    "Thank you, Pearl."


    Pearl was stunned when she said her thanks.


    His eyes became moist.


    Pearl''s sudden silence caused Hua Mujiao to turn her head to take a look. However, this look did not make her understand what was going on.


    "What''s wrong? Why are you crying all of a sudden? Did I say something wrong? I''m sorry, I apologize, don''t cry ¡­ "


    Pearl sobbed and shook her head, wiping away her tears as she sobbed.


    "This servant, this servant has been living for so long, but this is the first time someone has thanked this servant." This was also the first time someone apologized to a servant. "Miss, I''m sorry, servant ¡­"


    "Hey, don''t cry. If others were to see this, they would think that I had bullied you. "


    The reason for the pearl''s crying made Hua Mujie feel somewhat embarrassed.


    Although she could not understand why a person would cry because someone thanked or apologized to her, she knew that apologizing and thanking were the least possible form of respect for a person.


    "Yes, your servant will bring you another bowl of porridge."


    Seeing that the flower hibiscus bowl had already bottomed out, as if to hide, Pearl took the bowl and ran out.


    Hua Mujie stared dumbfoundedly at the pearls that ran out, then looked at the pot of porridge on the table. She shook her head and sighed, then pulled the pot in front of her and began to eat.


    Even after the pot of porridge was almost finished, there was still no sign of Pearl.


    "Pa ¡­"


    A resounding slap across the face could be heard even by Hua Mu Jin who was in the room.


    "Where did this lowly palace man come from? He dares to run into my good lady? Does he want to die?"


    Pearl knelt down abruptly upon hearing these words, kowtowing her head with an especially loud thud. "Esteemed wuyi, please spare me! Esteemed wuyi, please spare me ¡­"


    Staring coldly at the pearl that was kowtowing and begging for mercy, Xia Ha Xue coldly snorted. Towards the pearl''s kowtowing and begging, she didn''t show the slightest bit of reluctance in her heart.


    "You servant, walk carefully. If you didn''t dodge fast, your bowl would have probably injured me, right? Do you know what kind of crime it is to injure the emperor''s concubine? "


    Pearl turned pale with fright.


    "Esteemed wuyi, have mercy! Esteemed wangfei, have mercy! This servant did not do it on purpose! I beg you, please spare this servant ¡­"


    Glancing coldly at the pearl kneeling on the ground, Xia Ha Xue shot a look at the maid who was supporting her from the side.


    The maidservant grasped the situation and pulled out a sinister smile as she nodded her head.


    She stepped forward and grabbed hold of Pearl''s hair, forcing her to raise her head. "Empress, why do I feel like this palace maid has deliberately charged at you? The Gourmet pavilion was empty yesterday, how could there suddenly be a person from the palace? I''m afraid that you''re the only one who''s coming, Esteemed wangfei? "

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    "No, that''s not it. Lady Shuyi, this servant only ¡­ I was just going to fill the porridge. I didn''t intend to offend you. I beg you, Lady Shuyi, please spare my life."


    Dong Mei''s words scared Pearl to the point of crying and she quickly begged for mercy.


    However, what she didn''t know was that Xia Ha Xue was deliberately doing this to her.


    "Dong Mei, teach this little hoof a lesson!"


    Glancing coldly at Pearl, Xia Ha Xue''s eyes were full of malice.


    As she was about to slap Pearl in the face with her other hand, she heard a voice scolding her before her hand landed on Pearl''s face.


    "Stop!"


    The sudden appearance of the flower hibiscus was within Xia Ha Xue''s expectations.


    After all, right now, only Hua Mu Jin lived in the Exquisite Pavilion. She had only come here to see Hua Mujiao''s miserable state, and to let Hua Mujiao know the difference in status between her and herself.


    "Yoh, who does this Shuyi think she is? How dare she stop me from teaching a disorderly palace maid a lesson, it turns out it''s big sister." "What, your sister''s injury from being beaten yesterday has healed. You can actually get off the bed?"


    She rolled her eyes at Xia Ha Xue, but Hua Mu Jin didn''t put her in her eyes at all.


    She took a step forward and grabbed onto the hand that was holding the pearl. She pulled it to the side with all her strength, and in an instant, the pearl was in so much pain that it cried out.


    "Ah, you, let go, quickly let go ¡­"


    With a cold sneer, Hua Mu Jin didn''t seem to want to let go. She glared at Dong Mei as she coldly spoke.


    "You know pain? "That''s right, there''s more pain!"


    "Pa ¡­"


    As she said this, Hua Mu Jin raised her hand, and before anyone could react, she used all her strength to slam a palm onto Dong Mei''s face!


    "You, you dare ¡­"


    "Pa ¡­"


    Staring at the hibiscus in shock, Dong Mei couldn''t believe that she had been beaten up. She was about to say something, but then got another fierce slap on her face.


    "You ¡­"


    "Pa ¡­"


    As long as she opened her mouth, Hua Mu Jin would slap her in the face.


    Xia Ha Xue, who was standing to the side, was stunned on the spot. By the time she had reacted, Dong Mei had already been slapped three times.


    "Hua Mu Jin, stop!"


    He tilted his head and looked coldly at Xia Ha Xue. However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t seem to want to let go of Dong Mei. In an instant, she raised her hand again and slapped Dong Mei''s face again.


    "I told you to stop, you''re deaf!"


    Although Xia Ha Xue couldn''t stand seeing Hua Mu Jin hit her maidservant, but she felt that Dong Mei was one of her men, and Hua Mu Jin hitting her didn''t put her in her eyes at all.


    Annoyed at Xia Ha Xue again, Hua Mu Jin shook off Dong Mei, took two steps forward to Xia Ha Xue, a pair of bright eyes filled with chilliness.


    As if instinctively, Xia Ha Xue took a step back.


    "What are you doing?" I, I am Suyi, do you still dare to hit me? " Xia Ha Xue''s voice trembled slightly.


    "Hmph, Shuyi? Xia Haxue, I warn you, you are not done with framing me. You''d better get your dog out of here right now. Otherwise, do you believe that I can beat you until you doubt your own life? "


    "You, you dare ¡­"


    Looking at the chilliness seeping out of Hua Mu Jin''s body, Xia Ha Xue braced her courage and stepped forward with her chest puffed out.


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao grinned and nodded, "You have courage, I''m impressed!"


    With that, he saw Hua Mu Jin stretch out her hand and wrap it around Xia Ha Xue''s neck, then her right foot slightly bent, the strength in her hand and the strength in her leg perfectly matched, pulling Xia Ha Xue who was below him, raising her leg and ferociously smashing her knees against her lower abdomen ¡­


    "Ah ¡­"


    "You, you, you ¡­"


    Seeing her master beaten up, Dong Mei''s eyes widened in disbelief. He rushed forward to support Xia Ha Xue, who was on the verge of collapsing, and shouted loudly.


    "You, Flower Hibiscus, you actually dared to make a move on Esteemed Empress Dowager. If the emperor and empress dowager knew about this, you''d be in for it!"


    At this time, Xia Ha Xue held her stomach and gritted her teeth, staring angrily at Hua Mu Jin, "Hua Mu Jin, I''m not done with you! I''ll definitely report this to the empress dowager. Just wait for your death! "

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    However, no matter how menacing Dong Mei and Xia Ha Xue were, the hibiscus flower was indifferent.


    After a long while, he saw her smirk. "If you want to go, then go. I didn''t stop you." However, I would like to remind you that the pearl was given to me by the Emperor. After all, beating a dog depends on the owner, right? "Say, if I were to exaggerate things in front of the emperor, would the emperor believe you or me?"


    These words caused Xia Ha Xue to feel a bit scared. Yesterday, the Emperor was paying attention to the flower, hibiscus, in her eyes.


    But then she thought, the person behind her is the empress dowager, and as long as the empress dowager was backing her up, the emperor would give way.


    "Hua Mujiao, don''t try to scare me. No matter how much the emperor cares about you, weren''t you still demoted by the empress dowager to the laundry?" "I will tell Her Majesty about your beating me, and this time it will not be as simple as going to the laundry!"


    "Ah, I''m so scared, I scared the baby to death, I almost peed my pants ¡­"


    In an instant, Hua Mujiao acted as if she was afraid, her expression and actions were extremely praising, anyone with a discerning eye would know that she was doing it on purpose.


    "But I remember yesterday that Her Majesty said that everything had to be supported by evidence, right? How can you prove to Her Majesty that I did it? Your servant, Dong Mei? But the empress dowager had also said yesterday that maids and mistresses spoke up for their masters, so it''s not much of a proof, is it? "


    "You ¡­"


    After talking a lot, Hua Mu Jin''s words made Xia Ha Xue speechless.


    However, she couldn''t just take this hit for nothing, so she got even angrier.


    "Okay, Flower Hibiscus, just you wait. If I can harm you once, then I have the ability to harm you twice. The next time, I will definitely kill you so that you will not have a complete corpse! "


    "Sure, I''ll be waiting!"


    Looking coldly at Xia Ha Xue''s miserable appearance as she was being supported away by a maid after she finished speaking, the corners of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth lifted in disdain.


    "Hiss ¡­" Ah, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts so bad ¡­ "


    When Xia Ha Xue and Mu Ru Yue''s figures disappeared, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but shout loudly.


    Although he was very happy when he hit the winter plum, his heart was hurting. Moreover, when she kicked Xia Ha Xue''s lower abdomen, she had also pulled at the wound on her buttocks, as if she had been skinned. The pain was so painful that she almost lost her tension in front of Xia Ha Xue.


    "Miss, are you alright?"


    Seeing this, Pearl hurriedly helped her back into the house.


    Lying on the bed, Hua Mu Jin clenched her teeth as she tilted her head to look at the pearl that was about to change the medicine for her, before asking.


    "Are you all right? Do they hurt you anywhere but by pulling your hair? "


    Hearing this, Pearl''s hand stopped applying the medicine, and she could not hold back her tears anymore.


    "What''s wrong? Does it hurt somewhere? Let me see where I can hit it! "


    Seeing the pearl start to cry, Hua Mu Jin panicked a bit. She thought that they had been injured by Xia Ha Xue and co., and hurriedly wanted to sit up.


    However, Pearl saw that she was about to sit up, so she wiped away her tears and hurriedly shook her head, "No, no, Miss, this servant doesn''t hurt. "However, since I was young, there has never been anyone who thinks for me. I, I ¡­"


    As she spoke, Pearl''s tears fell again.


    Helplessly shaking her head, Hua Mujiao didn''t know how to comfort her. After thinking for a long time, she said, "Oh pearl, even if others look down on you, you can''t look down on yourself. No one cares about what they''re afraid of. Don''t they still have me? The more others treat you badly, the better you should treat yourself, you know? "


    Hearing that, Pearl nodded her head repeatedly.


    "Miss, thank you. This servant will remember this kindness for the rest of my life!"


    At the same time, the more Xia Ha Xue thought about it, the angrier she became. Everything that could be thrown into the hall was thrown onto the ground. The maids in the palace hall were too frightened to enter.


    "Esteemed Empress, calm down. Your servant feels that I should tell the empress dowager about today''s matters. After all, the empress dowager is your cousin, so she''ll stand by your side no matter what. Even if she''s reasonable, the empress dowager will still believe your words."


    Dong Mei stepped forward, unwilling to be slapped four times by Hua Mu Jin, and persuaded Xia Ha Xue to go find the empress dowager.


    "Shut up!"


    Unexpectedly, she was scolded by Xia Ha Xue after she finished speaking.

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    "Can you say that I told you earlier that I would wait for you to remind me?" In the morning, the empress dowager had warned me not to cause trouble for that slut Hibiscus Flower, or else she wouldn''t have helped me anymore. Moreover, the emperor had already given the order today. Apart from that slut and that little hoof that the emperor had given, no one was allowed in or out of the Exquisite Pavilion. You want me to go to Her Majesty now, but you want me to slap myself in the face? "


    Dong Mei respectfully lowered her head, but no matter how she thought about it, she could not swallow her anger.


    Following that, she began to sob softly, "Empress, this servant, this servant, this servant is feeling injustice for you. It''s fine for this servant to be beaten up, but for her to actually dare to hit you, this servant will not take this lying down. "


    Glancing at Dong Mei, Xia Ha Xue coldly smiled.


    "Hmph, you think I can take this lying down? Wasn''t she going to the laundry? Go to the laundry room and find a few vicious palace maids. It would be best if that bitch Hua Mujiao dies in the laundry room! "


    Seven days later.


    Hua Mu Jin''s injury was pretty much healed, but the flesh was still growing out of the wound. Sometimes, the itch made her feel uncomfortable.


    That day, Hua Mujiao was sitting in her room reading a book when a eunuch suddenly barged in and gave her a fright. Only then did she remember that she had been demoted to the laundry room.


    "Miss Hua, under the orders of the empress dowager, this servant requests you to go to the laundry. Pack your things and follow me."


    Glancing coldly at the eunuch, Hua Mu Jin slowly put down the book in her hands and said, "What''s the hurry? "Go out and wait. I still need to change my clothes."


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao did not place him in her eyes, the eunuch was furious, but he did not dare show it, "Miss Hua, please hurry up. This servant still needs to go back and report."


    With that, the eunuch turned around and walked out of the room, standing outside the door.


    "Close the door."


    Seeing the eunuch''s back to the room, Hua Mujie asked him to close the door.


    The eunuch was extremely unwilling, but he had no choice but to turn around and close the door.


    "Miss, please sit down. This servant will go clean up."


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin had stood up, Pearl, who had been standing silently beside her, quickly pressed her down on the chair, then turned around to pick up Hua Mu Jin''s things.


    "Pearl, where are you going after I go to the laundry?"


    Feeling a bit worried about the pearl, Hibiscus vulgaris wanted to know where she would be assigned to after she left. More importantly, he was worried that if she wasn''t here, Xia Ha Xue would cause trouble for her.


    "This servant will go with you. When Lord Nan sent this servant to the Sculpture Pavilion, he told me to follow you to the laundry room so that I could take care of you."


    "Huh?"


    Pearl''s words made Flower Hibiscus very surprised.


    This laundry was not a good place. If she shamelessly sent the pearls in, wouldn''t that harm her?


    "No, you can''t."


    In a split-second, Pearl was stunned. She thought that Hua Mu Jin didn''t want her, so she hurriedly went forward to kneel in front of Hua Mu Jin and begged.


    "Miss, do you not want this servant? "I did not serve you well. Tell me, I will change it."


    Shaking her head and sighing, Hua Mu Jin helped the pearl up and said in a deep voice, "Zhu Zhu, the laundry room is a place only sinners go to, aren''t you going there to suffer with me? "I''ll go and talk to that shameless bastard and have him arrange a good job for you."


    Pearl shook her head like a rattle.


    "No, Miss, this servant will follow you for the rest of my life. Wherever you go, this servant will follow you, even if it''s hell."


    "¡­"


    After persuading her for a long time, Hua Mujiao was still unable to persuade Pearl, and in the end, agreed to let her follow along.


    However, just as Hua Mujiao followed the eunuch into the laundry room, the instant the eunuch turned around to leave, the entire laundry room''s palace maids stared at them with sinister gazes.


    "New guy, right? Look at his hands. They are clean and white.


    "Aiyo, don''t say it like that, she''s the big miss of the Shang Shu Manor."


    "That''s right, I''ve heard that she is an elegant lady bestowed by the royal family." How come they didn''t get selected and were demoted to our shitty place? Were you found out about something during the talent show? "


    "Haha ¡­"


    In the laundry room, Hibiscus Flower and Pearl Pearl Flower were surrounded by the maids. The mocking words buzzed in their ears like flies, making Hibiscus Flower very irritable.


    "Are you done laughing? "If you''re done laughing, then get out of the way."

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    Her words, however, aroused the anger of the court lady.


    All of a sudden, all of the palace maids stepped forward, surrounding the flower, hibiscus, and pearl so tightly that not even a drop of water could leak out.


    "Oh, do you really think you''re still a young miss after entering this place? Look, he even brought a servant girl with him. "


    As she spoke, she moved her hands. How could Hua Mujiao allow anyone to bully her? She moved forward and grabbed the arm of the servant who had attacked her. With a step, she threw him over her shoulder onto the ground.


    The maid grimaced in pain and cried out as she lay on the ground.


    When the others saw this, they became even more agitated and quickly went forward to teach her a lesson.


    However, Hua Mujiao had some background, she wouldn''t be merciful if they came looking for a fight.


    After a while, many of the palace maids had already fallen to the ground, unable to stand up.


    Hua Mu Jin sneered, "You guys want to show me your might even after acting like this? In the future, if you want to bully people, your heart will be filled with points! "


    With that, Hua Mujiao turned around and grabbed the pearl''s hand, "Come, let''s find a bed."


    Seeing the palace maid lying on the floor, Pearl tightly held onto the hibiscus flower in fear. Suddenly, she saw a palace maid who had been standing by the laundry pool the entire time. The palace maid''s gaze made her feel cold.


    "Miss, Miss ¡­"


    "Miss Hua, what''s going on?"


    Pearl was about to say something to Hibiscus vulgaris when she was interrupted by a voice.


    Standing in front of Hua Mujiao was a mama who looked slightly older. From the way she was dressed, Hibiscus could roughly guess that she was the senior nurse in charge of the laundry department.


    "Hello mama, can you tell us where our beds are so that we can pack up and go to work?"


    Hua Mujie smiled at the mama and directly skipped over her question.


    The mama''s face was expressionless as she looked at the floor of the laundry room behind Hua Mujiao, and said, "Miss Hua, I address you as Miss because you''re from the Shang Shu Manor, but you injured the laundry room as soon as you entered the laundry room. There''s still a lot of work to be done, you injured them, who''s going to do this?"


    With a grin on her face, Hua Mujiao turned around and shouted towards the palace maids who were lying on the ground behind her, her tone filled with threat and chilliness.


    "Sisters, did you break your hands and feet? Can''t you work anymore?"


    The word ''broken hands and feet'' made all the people of the palace tremble. They hurriedly got up from the ground.


    "Momo, we, we can work, we were just playing with Miss Hua earlier, we are fine. "What are you guys still standing there in a daze for? Go back to work."


    The head of the palace maid clearly understood the meaning behind Hua Mujiao''s words, so she hurriedly ordered the palace maid to start working.


    But in his heart, he still extremely hated Flower Hibiscus.


    "As long as you can work, go and busy yourself. Don''t just blindly join in the fun." Miss Hua, come with me! "


    After glancing at everyone with satisfaction, Hua Mu Jin grabbed the pearl and followed the mama.


    But Pearl had been watching a person, but had not found the opportunity to talk to Hibiscus vulgaris.


    The mama led the two to a simple room where there were at least ten beds, and the bed with the pearl was in the innermost corner.


    "You two should sleep here. It''s almost lunchtime, the place to eat is not far from the right side of the door. Pack up your stuff and hurry over, otherwise you won''t be able to get anything to eat by then, you''ll still have to work in the afternoon."


    From the beginning until now, her face had been expressionless.


    "Thank you, mama."


    After politely thanking her, Hua Mujiao began to clean up the bed.


    However, the mama, who was about to leave, stopped walking, turned her back towards Hua Mujie and the other two, and said, "Miss Hua, it''s best for you to keep a low profile in the laundry. The people here are not kind people, and many of them disappear into thin air.


    After saying that, the mama strode out of the room.


    Seeing her disappearing figure, Hua Mu Jin blinked her eyes and then smiled.


    "Miss, Miss, the mama is right. "Just now, this servant saw a maid staring at you, her eyes especially terrifying."


    After the mama left, Pearl grabbed onto Hua Mujie''s arm and began speaking.


    "Is that so?" Hua Mu Jin laughed coldly.


    "This is getting more and more interesting."

 C40

    The flower hibiscus said it was interesting, the pearl did not understand, but the flower hibiscus did not intend to let her understand, sent her to make the bed.


    When it was time for work in the afternoon, the palace maid who previously wanted to teach Hibiscus Flower a lesson took a lot of clothes and threw them in Hibiscus Flower''s bowl for her to wash.


    Hua Mujiao thought that she was deliberately messing with him, but that court lady coldly snorted, and said, "Where do you think this place is? This was the laundry department. Whether it was the emperor, imperial concubines, or other maids, all of their clothes were washed by the maids of the laundry department. How could there be less clothes? If you do not believe me, look at the others. "


    With that, the maid turned and walked away.


    Hua Mu Jin looked around and confirmed that the clothes in the pots of the other palace maids were in no way inferior to her, so she could only shake her head and start washing.


    "Miss, why don''t you give some to this servant. This servant is used to rough work. If your hand is soaked in water for too long, it will be broken."


    Seeing that the hibiscus flower pot was full of clothes, the pearl couldn''t bear it anymore, so he grabbed a handful of her clothes and placed it in his own bowl.


    "Alright, I''m just washing my clothes. I''m not that delicate." "Also, stop calling me ''Miss'' and call yourself a servant. Right now, I''m only a palace maid. If you call me ''Miss'', then others might think that I''ve given away my identity."


    After snatching the clothes back, Hua Mujiao began to rub the clothes unskillfully. In the next second, he saw that the clothes in his hand had a hole directly in them.


    "The quality of the clothes in this palace is that bad?"


    Hua Mujiao held the clothes in her hands as she looked at them in disbelief, unable to believe what she just saw.


    "Miss, you used too much strength. Just leave it for me."


    In one afternoon, Hibiscus vulgaris had washed about five pieces of clothing. But luckily, she was washing the clothes of a eunuch, so it didn''t affect anything. However, his arms were extremely sore.


    When he returned to his room after washing up, it was already late at night.


    Perhaps it was because they were all very tired, the few court ladies who had found trouble with her before went back to their rooms to rest.


    However, although Hua Mu Jin was tired, she wasn''t sleepy at all. Instead, she was thinking about how she could steal the zither from the Treasure Vault. She really didn''t want to stay here any longer.


    Just as Hua Mu Jin was tossing and turning about her thoughts, a person suddenly appeared outside the door.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the people around her and saw that they were all asleep. She immediately got off the bed and watched the blurry figure gently push open the door and enter the room.


    "Miss Jin, it''s me ¡­"


    A familiar voice entered her ears. Hua Mujiao stopped, and under the dim moonlight, she was able to clearly see the person''s face. It was precisely that Nan Ge who had driven Hua Mujiao into the palace.


    "Big brother guard? What are you doing sneaking into the laundry? "


    Nan Ge smiled awkwardly. He had actually rejected such a thing in his heart. But with orders, he had no choice but to come.


    "Miss Jin, Master is waiting for you in the imperial garden."


    Frowning, Hua Mu Jin was a bit puzzled.


    She had always thought that the South Spear was Bai Linyu''s person, so she was extremely confused. Why had Bai Linyu come looking for her in the middle of the night?


    However, it just so happened that she wanted to find Bai Linyu to draw a map of the Treasure Vault for herself, so she followed Nan Ge to the Imperial Garden.


    However, the person who was waiting for her in the pavilion in the imperial garden was Bai Zhan Ke.


    "You ¡­?"


    Staring at the ''White Battlefield'', Hua Mujiao was even more stunned.


    "What? Are you disappointed to see that it''s me?" Laughing lightly, Bai Zhan Ke asked.


    Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke in confusion, then sat down in front of him and asked, "Big brother guard, are you one of your men?"


    Bai Zhanzheng nodded.


    "Why did he insist on saying that he was Bai Lingyu''s man when he sent me to the palace that day?"


    In front of Bai Zhan Ke was a food box. He pushed the box in front of Hua Mujiao and said, "I''m afraid you might be suspicious and refuse to sit. The food in the laundry room is not very good. I''ve got someone to make you some food.


    It was a simple explanation, but Bai Zhan Ke changed the topic.


    Raise eyebrow, flower hibiscus does not deny the explanation of white war.


    If Nan Ge had told her that he was the Emperor''s man when he came to pick her up, she definitely wouldn''t have gotten on the carriage.


    "You think quite well, but it can''t be that you''re looking for me so late at night just to give me food, right?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin opened the box. The fragrance of the food assaulted her nose, making her swallow her saliva in anticipation.


    "Yes, but not all of them."


    Seeing the hibiscus was wolfing down his food, Bai Zhan Ke poured a cup of water and handed it over.


    "What do you mean?" Her mouth was wrapped in food, and Hibiscus laudanum''s voice was a little muffled, but Bai Zhan Ke could still hear it clearly.


    "Eat slowly, don''t choke, drink some water."


    Seeing how concerned she was for him, Hua Mujiao suddenly remembered his confession, and her face instantly turned red.

 C41

    Bai Zhan Ke said seriously, "Your qinggong is not bad, but your kung fu is too weak. In the future, I''ll be waiting for you every night at the Imperial Garden to teach you some martial arts."


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin abruptly raised his head.


    Swallowing the food in his mouth, he asked, "How do you know my martial arts are weak?"


    Bai Zhan cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, it was a guess."


    Obviously, Hua Mu Jin didn''t believe him.


    "Alright, since you''re willing to teach me martial arts, then I''ll be happy to. But, what is the name of the bodyguard who just brought me here? "Thanks to him sending me to the palace that day, I still need to thank him when I have time."


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished her words, her white face darkened.


    With a single glance, one could tell that he was unhappy. But Hua Mujiao didn''t know why his face suddenly changed. Did she say anything wrong?


    "It was I who ordered him to send you to the palace. The person you should be thanking is me."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words were reasonable, but Hua Mujiao still felt that it was fine to thank the black-clothed man who had sent her to the palace and helped her fight off the road.


    "It''s not like I don''t want to thank you, but at least he did. He saved me once, so I have to repay him for saving my life." And I don''t even know his name. It''s kind of ungrateful. "


    "We have also saved you a few times!"


    Hua Mujie had just taken a sip of water, but was almost spat out when she heard Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    Raising her eyes to look at the dark, sullen face of the white cloud, Hua Mu Jin suddenly seemed to understand something, and asked with raised eyebrows, "Your majesty, may I ask, you ¡­" Are you jealous? "


    Looking at the white battle cry in a teasing manner, Hua Mu Jin''s face was filled with curiosity and teasing.


    Facing the gaze of Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan Ke straightforwardly nodded and replied, "Yes!"


    "¡­"


    With such a straightforward answer, Hua Mu Jin''s thoughts of teasing Yun Yang instantly disappeared. On the contrary, it made her feel a little awkward. She didn''t know how to respond to his words, so she just continued to drink her water.


    "Are you full? I''ll teach you martial arts after you''ve eaten your fill. "


    "Alright!"


    Since it was rare for her to take the initiative to break the awkward silence, Hua Mujiao naturally agreed.


    Moreover, she felt that she was indeed a bit too weak now. If she were to face someone who knew martial arts, she would only be at a disadvantage.


    "You don''t have enough inner strength, so I''ll teach you some moves first. When you can use them skillfully, I''ll pass some inner strength to you."


    Looking at the slowed movements of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin memorized it in her head. As a top student of the Music Academy, her memory was pretty good, to say the least.


    "Is this move of yours really like this? I''ll try it out for you to see."


    As if she was very familiar with this move, the memory of Hua Mujiao was still fresh after just looking at it once. But when he showed it to Bai Zhan Ke, it wasn''t a bad move.


    "Why do I feel like this move is very familiar?"


    After the match was over, Hua Mu Jin muttered to herself.


    Bai Zhan Ke ignored her words, pretending he didn''t hear her.


    "Any other moves?" Hua Mu Jin, who wanted to learn more, was rejected by Bai Zhan Ke.


    "It''s good enough to learn one move in one night. If you learn too many techniques at once, it will hurt your meridians." Try using that move just now and attack me. "


    Learning too much can hurt your meridians? Hua Mujie didn''t quite understand, but she didn''t ask, thinking that there must be a reason behind his words.


    "Alright, then we''ll have a spar, but leave a bit of feeling for your subordinate. Today, I''ve washed my clothes, and my arm is still sore."


    With that, Hua Mujie suddenly attacked without giving Bai Qi any time to react.


    However, as if anticipating her attack, Bai Zhan Ke easily dodged to the side.


    Hua Mujiao could not bear to continue her attack, but she did not encounter a single trace of Bai Zhan Ke.


    Truly angry, the flower hibiscus teasing heart ascends to the heart. Suddenly, he saw her squatting on the ground, her left hand covering her right arm as she bit her lower lip and cried out, "Pain ¡­"


    In an instant, Bai Zhan Ke became nervous.


    He squatted down and whispered, "Are you hurt anywhere?"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke squat down, a sly smile appeared on Hua Mujiao''s face. In a split-second, he reached out and grabbed Bai Zhan Ke''s arm, giving him a shoulder throw. However, he didn''t expect that her strength was insufficient, so when he stood up, she actually lost weight and threw herself onto Bai Zhan Ge''s body.


    Just like that, the two of them hugged and fell onto the ground. Their mouths coincidentally met ¡­


    The air had been frozen.


    Hua Mujie rolled his eyes and froze when he saw the man stick close to his face.


    An identical image suddenly popped up in his mind. However, the people on the screen were a boy and a girl.


    As she propped herself up, Hua Mujiao''s head hurt. She rubbed her temples and asked, "White War Cake, did we get to know each other since we were young?"


    Why was it that recently, she always saw scenes that were not in her memories, while the boy in the images was exactly like the man in front of her.


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao''s expression wasn''t good, Bai Zhan stretched out his hand and placed her head on his chest as he said this.


    "It doesn''t matter if you don''t remember. Take your time, I will wait for you."


    At the sound of Bai Zhan Ke''s heartbeat, Hua Mujiao''s head slowly reduced the pain, but her heart was beating abnormally.


    She didn''t know why, but every time she jumped out of the boy''s picture, her head hurt like it was about to split open.

 C42

    The large hands gently comforted her, allowing her to calm down.


    But in the next second, he felt that something was wrong!


    She hurriedly raised her head and coincidentally met the deep black eyes. The temperature of her cheeks abruptly rose.


    "Master ¡­"


    The sudden appearance of Nan Ge made Hua Mujiao even more embarrassed. She hurriedly got up from Bai Zhan Ke''s body and turned her back to him, pretending to clean her clothes. However, this kind of action would easily cause people to misunderstand.


    "What is it?"


    The slowly rising Bai Zhan Ke looked extremely unhappy in his heart as he asked in a cold voice.


    "General Shangguan has sent a secret letter." Nan Ge awkwardly interrupted the duo''s ambiguous actions. However, he had something to report, so he had no choice but to appear at this inopportune moment.


    Bai Zhan glanced at Nan Ge, and then nodded his head. He then turned to Hua Mujiao and said, "It''s getting late, I''ll have Nan Ge send you back."


    With an embarrassed smile, Hua Mujiao nodded.


    On the way back, for the first time in her life, Hua Mu Jin felt that this road was exceptionally long. After all, if Nan Ge had seen her with Bai Zhan Ke, would he have thought that she was water-based?


    In order to break the awkward silence, Hua Mujiao took the initiative to ask.


    "Big brother guard, can you tell me your name now?"


    "I am Nan Ge."


    "¡­"


    Such a simple and profound answer made Hua Mu Jin feel even more embarrassed.


    After a long time, as if she had thought of something, Hua Mujiao looked at Nan Ge and opened her mouth once again.


    "Nan Ge, do you know where the Treasure Vault is?"


    "¡­"


    After a while, Nan Ge didn''t reply. In the end, Hua Mu Jin could only give up and didn''t ask.


    When he got back to the laundry room, everyone was still sleeping. The hibiscus flower quietly went to bed. The sleepiness invaded them and they quickly fell asleep.


    On the other side, Heartbreak Palace.


    "What did Shangguan Yi''s secret letter say?" Bai Zhan took off his outer garment and asked Luo Chen who was waiting respectfully by the side.


    "My lord, the general said that the Nanning riots have subsided, but the mastermind behind it hasn''t been verified, so an initial estimate has to do with the empress dowager." "Also, the general will be returning to the city soon."


    Luo Chen answered Bai Zhan Ke''s question according to the contents of the letter. However, when he finished, he could feel a slight chill coming from Bai Zhan Ke''s body.


    "I understand." Go and choose two people from the dark guard, and secretly protect the safety of Flower Hibiscus. If there are any suspicious people approaching her, kill them! "


    The word ''kill'' was so cold that it caused chills to run down one''s spine.


    "Yes sir!"


    In the following few days, Hua Mu Jin lived a very peaceful life. At least, the maids in the laundry room didn''t cause any more trouble for her. Although she didn''t know if they were afraid of something or not, it made her happy and at ease.


    Of course, she would also go to the Imperial Garden every night to ''date'' Bai Zhan Ke. Her martial arts skills had also improved greatly.


    That day, when she finished her work and returned to her room with Pearl to prepare for her rest, she saw that her clothes had been rummaged through.


    In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin''s expression changed.


    "Who touched my things?"


    Standing beside the bed, Hua Mujiao coldly asked as she looked at the servants in their beds. But the court ladies only glanced at her, no one paying any attention to her.


    "Let me ask you guys, who touched my thing!"


    When Hua Mu Jin looked carefully, she realized that the jewelry hidden in her clothes had already been plundered clean. This made her even more furious.


    Even after asking twice, there was still no reply.


    The anger in his heart exploded out in an instant. He saw Hua Mujiao violently strike against a wooden cabinet at the side. In an instant, the wooden cabinet fell to the ground, piece by piece, as if it had collapsed.


    Upon seeing this, the palace maids were so frightened that they stood still on the spot.


    Hua Mujiao also did not expect that with this slap, he would be able to smash apart the wooden cabinet, and took the opportunity to ask, "I''ll ask one last time, who touched my thing? If I take it out now, I can pretend that nothing happened. "


    After hearing her words, even if she threatened them, the people in the palace just looked at each other without doing anything.


    "No one admits it? "Hmph, alright, I''ll search myself!"


    With a sneer, Hua Mujiao tried to search the palace maid by her side, but the pearl beside her couldn''t stop her.

 C43

    "What are you looking for? Isn''t it just some broken jewelry? Can''t I give it back to you?"


    Seeing that Hibiscus Flower was about to be searched, the head palace servant who wanted to clean up Hibiscus Flower stepped forward. Perhaps she was afraid that Hibiscus Flower would actually make a move on them like before. She took out a coral hairpin from her waist and tossed it towards Hibiscus Flower.


    However, Hua Mu Jin wasn''t able to react for a moment, and the coral hairpin instantly dropped onto the ground, emitting a crisp sound of it breaking ¡­


    Seeing the broken coral hairpin on the ground, Hua Mujiao instantly clenched her fists and raised her eyes to look at the palace maid coldly. She could see that the hairpin was very important to her, so she coldly said, "Pick it up!"


    The palace maid also hadn''t expected the hairpin to break. She panicked for a moment, but didn''t want to lower her head to Hua Mujiao. She said, "You were the one that failed. Who can you blame?"


    Upon hearing this, Hua Mujie stepped forward step by step, causing the court lady to shrink back in fear.


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao grabbed the maid''s neck, "I told you to pick it up, are you deaf?"


    The Palace Mistress stretched out her hands as though she wanted to pry Hua Mu Jin''s hands away from her neck, but her strength was inferior to his, so she could only allow Hua Mu Jin to hold her, finding it hard to breathe.


    "Ming, you were the one who clearly ¡­"


    The Palace Mistress refused to accept this and tried to reprimand her again. However, just as she spoke, Hua Mujiao suddenly grabbed her right arm, and with a crisp sound of bone breaking, the Palace Mistress'' arm was snapped off.


    "Ah ¡­" A scream filled the entire laundry room.


    "Are you going to pick it up or not!"


    "Pick up, pick up, pick up, I, I''ll pick up ¡­"


    She discovered that Hua Mu Jin was truly ruthless, and the palace maid didn''t dare to say anything else.


    Hua Mujiao let go of the servant, only to see the servant bowing and picking up the broken hairpin from the ground, handing it over to Hua Mujiao in fear.


    After that, the other palace maids who had taken her things returned them one by one.


    With a cold gaze, Hua Mujiao glanced at the broken coral hairpin in her hand, and coldly said, "I''m warning you, whoever dares to have any thoughts about me will not be as simple as having his hand cut off next time!"


    After experiencing another round of suffering, the people of the palace became even more afraid of the flower, hibiscus.


    Deep in the night, when everyone had gone to sleep, Hua Mujiao sat on the bed with a hairpin in hand. She let out a deep sigh, feeling some heartache.


    "Goo, goo, goo ¡­"


    Right at this moment, a bird''s cry suddenly sounded out outside. Hua Mujie tightly gripped the hairpin and quietly opened the door. The one standing outside was precisely Nan Ge.


    "Miss Jin, Master has something to do tonight. He told me to tell you that you don''t need to go to the imperial garden tonight."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao was a little disappointed, nodding, "Oh, okay."


    After the words had been passed on, Nan Ge was ready to turn around and leave, but Hua Mujiao tugged on his sleeve. He turned around and looked at Hua Mujiao in surprise, and asked, "Miss Jin, is there anything else?"


    "That... Can you do me a favor? Can you find someone to fix this hairpin for me? "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin spread out her hands, and the hairpin in her hands shone with a bright light under the moonlight.


    Looking at the jade hairpin, Nan Ge was momentarily shocked. He then took it and said, "If Miss Jin trusts this subordinate, this subordinate will do his best."


    With a chuckle and a shake of the head, Hua Mujiao pursed her lips, "If you don''t trust me, then why would I ask you to help me?"


    Holding the hairpin, Nan Ge carefully examined it and suddenly asked, "This subordinate would like to ask, where did Miss Jin Tian get this Blood Coral hairpin from?"


    An image instantly flashed through her mind. Hua Mujiao smiled and said, "This was given to me by my mother when she was about to die. It could be counted as her inheritance."


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s bitter smile, Nan Ge''s face showed an apologetic expression.


    "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean to cause you pain."


    "It''s fine, as long as it can be repaired. "Then you can leave first, I''ll go back and sleep as well."


    Nodding his head, Nan Ge carefully put away the hairpin, turned around, and disappeared into the darkness.


    After returning to his room, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t fall asleep no matter what. After a long time, he saw her suddenly sit up, turn her head and look to the side. She bent down and took out a bundle from under the bed and opened it. There was a set of dark black night clothes inside.

 C44

    After putting on her night clothes, Hua Mujiao took out something similar to a concealed weapon from her backpack and placed it on her body. Afterwards, she tossed her backpack under the bed and left the room in a light manner.


    Although she did not know the exact location of the Treasure Vault, she had obtained a general idea of the location from the pearl.


    It was rare for her to find the location of the treasure. She wanted to find out where the treasure was waiting to get to know it better than blindly searching for it.


    After leaving the laundry room, Hua Mujiao used her movement technique and did her best to avoid the guards patrolling the area. It took her more than two hours to find the exact location of the Treasure Vault.


    Looking at the heavily guarded Treasure Vault, Hua Mu Jin had a headache.


    Looking around, there was only one spot. Maybe she could use her own qinggong to sneak in. But now was not the time to take the risk.


    After pondering for a long time, Hua Mujie returned to the laundry room.


    The next day.


    The mama, who was in charge of the household, looked at the palace maid with a piece of cloth hanging off her arm and asked, "What''s going on?"


    The Palace Mistress avoided his gaze, wryly smiling as she replied, "It''s nothing, I accidentally fell last night."


    She sized up the palace maid. Clearly, this mama was aware of the inside story and had only failed to expose her. Be careful, there is still a lot of work to be done. You must know that the people in this palace whose hands and feet are not clean are the ones who can''t bear it the most! "


    With that, the mama walked over to Hua Mujiao''s side. "Hua Mujiao, come with me. Empress Xuanyan is looking for you."


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao was puzzled at first, but then her eyes suddenly lit up as she stood up and followed the mama out of the laundry.


    In a separate room in the laundry room, Mu Qiu sat by the table, drinking tea brewed by the palace maids. When he saw Hua Mu Jin enter with the mama, he excitedly took Hua Mu Jin''s hand.


    "Big Sister Jin, you''re finally here." You''ve been through a lot here these days, haven''t you? You''ve lost a lot of weight already. "


    The Senior Servant hadn''t retreated yet, but Hua Mu Jin gave an embarrassed smile. "Isn''t it better to be thinner? Oh right, why are you here? "


    Mu Qiu turned his head to look at the mama. "You may leave. I have something to say to Hua Mujiao alone." Cherry, you go down and watch the door. Without my order, no one is allowed to come near. "


    "Yes, Empress!"


    After the mama and Cherry left, Mu Qiu pulled Hua Mu Jin to the table and sat down. Looking at the withered flower hibiscus, he felt some heartache. Then, his face darkened.


    "Big Sister Jin, there''s something I have to tell you."


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s dark expression, Hua Mu Jin nodded and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    The day before yesterday, Cherry had unintentionally met Xia Ha Xue and her maidservants, and overheard them talking about the imperial concubine''s jade hairpin. Cherry had also heard that Xia Ha Xue had bribed several members of the laundry department to kill you, so I was worried about you, and ¡­


    As he said this, Mu Qiu suddenly stopped. He looked at Hua Mu Jin''s expression and wanted to say something, but hesitated.


    "Go ahead."


    Hua Mu Jin listened calmly, not a single ripple appearing on his face.


    Seeing this, Mu Qiu opened his mouth and continued speaking.


    "From what Xia Ha Xue said, you aren''t the biological daughter of Lord Shang Shu, and getting rid of you is also his meaning ¡­"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin sniggered, while Mu Qiu felt a little guilty.


    "Elder sister Jin, I ¡­"


    "I''m fine, I guess I can guess. Did Xia Haoxue mention anything about my mother? "


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao spoke up to interrupt Mu Qiu. With regards to the matter of not being Xiahou''s biological daughter, she appeared very calm.


    After all, the word ''father'' didn''t exist in her memories.


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was surprisingly calm, Mu Qiu shook his head. "That''s not true, but if you trust me, Big Sister Jin, I''ll do my best to help you investigate."


    "Mu Qiu, thank you."


    With regards to Mu Qiu, Hua Mujiao was truly very grateful.


    "Elder sister Jin, you''re being a stranger. You know that I can''t stay here for too long, remember to be careful of those court ladies." "Also, Big Sister Jin, if you want to clear the charges, I think you can start with Xia Ha Xue''s maidservants."


    Nodding, Hua Mujiao smiled sincerely, "I know what to do now."

 C45

    Mu Qiu nodded with a smile, feeling a lot more at ease.


    Standing up, Mu Qiu prepared to leave. But just as he took two steps, he was suddenly stopped by Hua Mujiao.


    "Mu Qiu, the last time you asked me what sort of relationship I have with the Emperor, he really only saved me twice. At that time, I didn''t know his identity. Do you believe me? "


    Turning around to look at Hua Mu Jin, Mu Qiu saw sincerity in her eyes.


    He nodded with a smile and said, "I believe you."


    With just a glance, the two of them unconditionally trusted each other, and the previous estrangement disappeared.


    Ever since Mu Qiu had come to look for Hua Mujiao, the attitude of the maids towards Hua Mujiao had drastically changed. The only thing that hadn''t changed was the manager''s mama.


    "Did you hear, General Shangguan returned to the city, I heard it was last night."


    "It''s said that General Shangguan is the prettiest man in the Huan Yue Country and has never been defeated in battle."


    "¡­"


    Listening to the conversation of the people in the palace, Hua Mujiao was slightly curious about the General Shangguan they were talking about.


    She had probably guessed why General Shangguan had not invited her to the imperial garden last night.


    After all, she had heard Xiahou Sheng mention Shangguan Yi more than once in her memories as his most trusted confidante.


    At the same time, in the royal study.


    "Achoo ¡­"


    On the lower right sandalwood chair, a man dressed in elegant white clothes, his exquisite facial features and contours matched well with each other. Even when he sneezed, there was a smile on his face that caused others to be unable to look away.


    This person was the great general of the Huan Yue Country, Shangguan Yi.


    "Is he sick?"


    Bai Zhan Ke, who was dressed in a dark black robe, looked up and asked.


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi shook his head.


    "Do you think I look like someone who will get sick? Perhaps someone is talking about my beauty behind my back. "


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s narcissistic voice, Bai Zhan Ke shot a glance at him before ignoring him.


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke''s attitude was ice-cold, Shangguan Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "Why, are you still not convinced? "Everyone in Huan Yue knows that this general is the prettiest man in Huan Yue. What''s with that disdainful look of yours? Could it be jealousy?"


    Shaking his head and sighing softly, Bai Zhan Ke put down the memorial in his hand and looked at Shangguan Yi helplessly. "I must have been affected by you to become a little frivolous."


    As the saying goes, near the enemy, near the enemy, the enemy is indeed not bad.


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi gave up.


    He opened his mouth and was about to say something, but the knocking sound stopped him.


    "Knock, knock ¡­"


    "Come in!"


    The person who entered was Luo Chen.


    Luo Chen knelt on the ground respectfully and lowered his head. "Mistress, the empress dowager sent word to welcome General Shangguan, inviting you and General Shangguan to the Dew Palace for dinner tonight."


    "Hey, I just came back and the empress dowager set up a Hongmen feast? "My beloved emperor, this is clearly a trap!"


    Bai Zhan Ke glared at Shangguan Yi, her words'' my beloved emperor ''giving her goosebumps.


    The empress dowager gave a banquet, and Bai Zhan Ke knew that there was a trap or conspiracy within.


    "Luochen, send someone to reply. General Shangguan and I will definitely attend the banquet on time."


    "Yes sir!"


    After receiving his orders, Luo Chen stood up and prepared to leave.


    Just as he reached the door, he was called out.


    "Wait a minute, let Nan Ge tell her that she won''t be coming to the royal garden tonight."


    "Yes sir!"


    After Luochen left, Shangguan Yi raised her brows and looked at Bai Zhan Ke. She placed one hand on her cheek and asked, "She? "Who is she?"


    "You don''t need to know!"


    The sky gradually darkened.


    After discussing business with Shangguan Yi, Bai Zhan Ke headed for the Dew Palace. Her Majesty had already ordered someone to prepare a meal and was waiting for them to arrive.


    However, the two of them weren''t the only ones who were ''welcoming the dust off the face''. Besides Bai Linyu, there were also a few concubines from the imperial harem who had been called over by the empress dowager.


    At the banquet, Bai Zhan Ke ate quite uncomfortably.

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    On his left was Xia Ha Xue and Lin Shiyu, and on his right were Wei Han Shuang and Mu Qiu.


    As for Xia Haoxue, she kept on being attentive, either serving him or pouring him wine. Ever since the banquet had started, her face had always been as dark as ever.


    "Your majesty, chenqie will pour you another cup."


    Seeing that his glass was empty, Xia Ha Xue picked up the wine and filled it up for him.


    At this moment, the empress dowager''s eyes fell on Bai Zhan Ke. "Your majesty, more than a month has passed since the selection. This Dowager has heard that you haven''t favoured anyone. It is not that I am being long-winded. In order for the heir to continue and for the royal family to flourish, you have to take time out of your schedule and walk around the imperial harem. "


    Bai Zhan Ke set down the chopsticks in his hands and raised his eyes to look at the empress dowager. "Imperial Mother is right, but our government has been busy lately. As the ruler of a nation, we should put national affairs above everything else."


    "That is true, but it is also a big thing for a concubine of the harem to give birth to a son. "If you are really busy with government affairs, you can ask Yu''er to help. He has nothing to do all day and is currently worrying about it. If you ask him to share the burden, I can feel more at ease."


    Bai Zhan Ke understood the meaning behind Her Majesty''s words.


    The meaning behind his words was nothing more than asking him to hand over the power to Bai Lingyu. Bai Zhan Ke shot a glance at Shangguan Yi as he was lost in thought.


    Shangguan Yi understood, and turned to the empress dowager with a smile. "Esteemed Empress Dowager, your subject feels that if the emperor were to entrust the administration to your highness, then you''d make the ministers think that the emperor is an unscrupulous ruler." This is not appropriate. "


    Shangguan Yi''s words made the empress dowager uncomfortable.


    "Imperial Mother, what General Shangguan said makes sense. However, if it is something of no importance and Imperial Brother is leaving it to my younger brother, the ministers will naturally keep their mouths shut. "Since ancient times, there has always been a king and an official. As an official, one should take responsibility. What do you think, General Shangguan?"


    Seeing that the empress dowager was displeased, Bai Ling Yu continued.


    His words also made Shangguan Yi unable to refute him.


    Each of them had their own thoughts as the banquet continued ¡­


    On the other side, the laundry room.


    When Nan Ge came again to tell Hua Mujie that she didn''t need to go to the imperial garden, her face was a little disappointed.


    After Nan Ge left, Hua Mu Jin decided to go to the Treasure Vault to find out more about the matter. Thus, she changed into night clothes.


    This time, before she left, she made some preparations.


    Since she didn''t know when she would be able to return, she drugged all of the palace maids, including Pearl.


    When she felt her way out of the Treasure Vault, she discovered that there weren''t as many guards as before. In order to pass this opportunity, Hibiscus vulgaris decided to take a risk.


    Taking off the black cloth bag on her waist, Hua Mujiao released the snake that she had caught from an unknown place, using it to lure the guards away.


    "Who is it?"


    Hearing the snake''s movement, the two guards tensed up and headed towards the source of the sound.


    Hua Mujiao also took advantage of this opportunity and bypassed the guards to climb up to the top floor of the Treasure Vault. She then uncovered a tile on the top floor and went in.


    As she looked at the countless treasures, Hua Mu was dazzled.


    "Wow, there are so many treasures. If I sell them, I''ll definitely make a killing."


    However, she still knew where her priority was to enter the Treasure Vault.


    The Treasure Vault had a total of five floors. Hua Mujiao began to search from the highest floor until the second floor. Only then did she see a few neatly arranged guzheng, which in an instant, went from fatigue to joy.


    As she walked towards the zither step by step, a red light suddenly flashed from the box by her side.


    Hua Mu Jin seemed to have been bewitched as she slowly approached the box.


    With his hands, he opened the box. However, what lay in the box was a jade pendant made of blood coral. The light emitted from the jade pendant caused the flower, tree, and hibiscus to lose their souls.


    Lightly taking out the jade pendant, at this moment, Hua Mu Jin accidentally touched the box with her body. The box instantly landed, letting out a crisp sound.


    The light of the jade pendant also dimmed, and because of this sound, Hua Mujiao also returned to her soul.


    He looked around and heard the sounds of the guards outside, and immediately, Hua Mu Jin felt something was wrong.

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    She quickly hid the jade pendant at her waist and went up to the fifth floor.


    "Treasure thief! Send the order for all the patrolling guards to surround the entire Treasure Vault. Don''t let that thief escape!"


    The guard''s voice was getting closer and closer. Hua Mu Jin used her movement technique and went up to the roof.


    But when she looked at the small mountains, she found herself surrounded.


    "How dare he thief! How dare he steal the treasures of the palace? Men, seize him!"


    In the blink of an eye, all the guards who knew a bit of Qing Gong rushed over. Although they didn''t reach the top of the tower, it still gave Hua Mu Jin quite a bit of pressure.


    "Thief, put down the treasure and I''ll spare your life!"


    Seeing the approaching guards, Hua Mujiao''s heart sank. Suddenly, the tip of his feet lightly tapped, and he flew out like a butterfly.


    At this moment, she had no time to think about where to go, as long as she could escape the pursuit of the guards.


    "Catch her! Don''t let her get away!"


    Seeing that the guard was about to catch up to her, Hua Mujiao''s heart was tightly clenched.


    However, just at this moment, the guards who were about to catch up to her mysteriously fell to the ground.


    "Be careful, he has an accomplice!"


    Accomplices? Hua Mujiao was very suspicious, but she couldn''t care about that much as she ran as fast as she could.


    When she felt that she had escaped from the guards'' line of sight, Hua Mujiao was completely exhausted.


    Hiding in the dark, she looked around. She had no idea where she was.


    "Who is it?"


    Suddenly, a voice made Hua Mu Jin tense.


    He raised his head and sighed helplessly. Just as he was about to run away, his shoulder was suddenly grabbed.


    Hua Mujie instinctively grabbed the hand on his shoulder, and with a shoulder throw, he threw the man to the ground. However, because it was dark and she couldn''t see clearly, the person she threw out was actually just squatting on the ground.


    In the next second, that person attacked Hua Mujiao, and each of his moves were deadly and deadly.


    Although Bai Zhan had taught her a few moves and was barely able to exchange a few blows with the man, she had expended a lot of energy in order to escape the pursuit of the guards.


    Unable to dodge the man''s attack, Hua Mujiao forcefully received a palm strike.


    Clutching her chest in pain, Hua Mujiao saw that the man''s next move was about to take her life, so she suddenly took out a small porcelain bottle from her waist. She bit the bottle and scattered the white powder on the man''s face.


    The powder entered his eyes and was difficult to open.


    Seeing that the man was protecting her eyes, Hua Mujiao didn''t have any time to think as she turned around and climbed onto the roof behind her.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head and looked behind her as she ran. After making sure that no one was chasing after her, she turned around and discovered that her feet were empty.


    After being stunned for a second, Hua Mujiao''s body fell down.


    "Plop ¡­"


    It turned out that underneath her was a huge pond. And she just happened to land in the pool.


    The sound of falling into the water resounded through the air. After gulping down a few mouthfuls of the pond''s water, Hua Mu Jin felt as if she was going to suffocate.


    The black veil on her face floated on the surface of the water. The moment she turned around, Hua Mujie saw a tall figure in the dark, wiping away the water droplets on her face, and her heart tightened.


    Calming her mind, Hua Mujiao was ready to fight, but when she saw the tall man''s face, she let out a sigh of relief.


    "Phew ¡­ It''s you. You scared me to death."


    The owner of the silhouette was none other than Bai Zhan Ke.


    He was naked, soaking in the water.


    "Why are you here?"


    A low and ice-cold voice rang out, causing Hua Mujiao to involuntarily shiver.


    The pool''s water was not deep, and because Hua Mujie''s entire body was wet, she seemed to be in a very sorry state. Moreover, the water in this pond was ice water.


    "Don''t worry about why I''m here. Do me a favor. Can you let me hide here?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao slowly approached Bai Zhan.


    However, when she approached, she discovered that the white battle cry was actually full of light. The clear water allowed her to clearly see that he was not wearing any underpants at all.


    "Ah ¡­"


    A scream rang out as she covered her eyes. Hua Mujie''s face turned crimson red.


    "Why aren''t you wearing your clothes?"


    Bai Zhan Ke had a sullen expression, and black lines appeared on his forehead.


    "Mistress, what happened ¡­"


    Perhaps it was Hua Mu Jin''s scream that made Nan Ge and Luo Chen, who were guarding outside, rush in.


    As their eyes landed on Hua Mujiao''s body, both of them widened their eyes in disbelief.


    "Get out!"

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    "Ah ¡­?"


    "..." "Yes!"


    Subsequently, the two of them ran out in a panic.


    Outside of Hua Qing Chi, the two people were staring at each other with doubt written all over their faces.


    "Tell me, why is Miss Hua in Master''s Yu Chi?" Unable to hold it in, Luo Chen asked.


    Nan shrugged, indicating he didn''t know.


    Suddenly, Luo Chen smirked and said, "Nan Ge, do you think Master can hold it back when he''s drugged? I think that Miss Hua''s innocence will not be preserved! "


    He frowned, clenching his hands into fists. Nan Ge glanced at Luo Chen, but didn''t say anything.


    In the distance, a loud noise could be heard. Nan Ge''s lips slightly moved as he said, "I''ll go and take care of it. You just have to guard it well."


    Luo Chen gently shook his head, sighed, and said to himself, "Sigh, no matter who I like, I''ll always be tempted by master''s woman ¡­"


    Within Hua Qing Chi, Bai Zhan Ke was still standing in the same spot, looking at Hua Mu Jin who was covering her eyes and looking at him with her fingers at an angle, his face turning even darker.


    "Are you sick? It''s the middle of the night, so let''s not talk about being naked, even if you want to take a bath, you should use hot water.


    Listening to Hua Mujiao''s curses and seeing her curvaceous and beautiful figure due to the dew, the strand of desire he had just released was instantly scorching hot and his body was boiling hot.


    After not seeing Bai Zhan Ke speak for a long time, Hua Mujiao lowered her hand and shuddered once more.


    "I can''t do it anymore, it''s freezing me to death. "Lend me your clothes first. If this goes on, I''ll definitely catch a cold tomorrow."


    As she said this, Hua Mu Jin groped her way to the shore. As he stood beside the screen, he took off his wet night clothes as if he wasn''t going to fight for nothing at all.


    He tilted his head to look at Hua Mujiao''s actions, and felt his body heat up like fire, the suppressed lust in his heart burning once again.


    When the flower hibiscus was stripped to the undergarment, the medicine in Bai Zhan Jiang''s body was no longer under control.


    He slowly climbed up the shore and walked behind Hua Mujiao. Just as she was about to pull off her clothes on the screen and put them on, he suddenly grabbed her hand.


    Hua Mujiao furrowed her brows in anger, the heat from her white battle palm caused her ice-cold body to feel slightly warm.


    Turning around, he glared at Bai Zhan Ke and asked, "What are you doing? It''s just a piece of clothing, can''t you just wash it later and return it? Don''t tell me you''re also a germaphobe? "


    Hua Mujiao didn''t notice that something was wrong with the white battle.


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke grabbed Hua Mu Jin''s chin and made her raise her head to look up at him. Then, she slowly bent down, her heart beating even faster when her warm lips touched Hua Mu Jin''s cold mouth.


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s eyes were wide open, she couldn''t believe that she was kissed again.


    Subconsciously, he wanted to push it away, but realized that his body was too weak and he didn''t have the strength to push away the white battle cry.


    Bai Zhan Ke cleverly pried open his tightly clenched teeth, and the fragrance coming from his lips made him unable to stop.


    "Mm ¡­" White... "Mhmm ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin stammered as though she wanted to say something, but Bai Zhan covered her mouth with his, not giving her the chance to speak at all.


    Bai Zhan Ke held onto the back of Hua Mu Jin''s head, not giving her a chance to retaliate.


    When she touched Bai Zhan Ke''s body, Hua Mu Jin''s cold body seemed to be infected, and she started warming up.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s kiss didn''t reject her. Instead, deep down, she felt some pleasure. However, she was extremely disgusted by the feeling of being forcefully kissed.


    Taking advantage of the situation, Hua Mujie suddenly opened her mouth wide, trying to bite down on the white calabash ¡­ However, as if he knew she would do so, he reluctantly ended the kiss.


    Hua Mu Jin was panting, she glared at the tyrannical and unyielding man in front of her and scolded: "Bai Zhan Ke, can you not be such a hooligan? There are so many women in your harem, go and find them to kiss. I am not the type of person who can be together with others! "


    However, when Hua Mujiao finished her curses, she discovered that Bai Zhan Ke''s originally clear black eyes were now cloudy.


    In an instant, she felt that something was wrong and asked, "Bai Zhan Ke, are you poisoned?"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply, but suddenly held onto Hua Mu Jin tightly, his magnetic voice hitting his ears, "Xi Er, I want you ¡­ ¡­"

 C49

    The word ''Xi''er'' caused the flower hibiscus to completely freeze.


    In modern times, her name was'' Hua Gexi ''.


    She didn''t know if he knew that she had the word ''Xi'' on her name, or if she had accidentally said the same word as the person on the tip of his heart.


    But these two words were like a string that strummed her heart.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, you ¡­ "Hiss ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mujiao wanted to ask, pain came from where the guard had struck her chest.


    Feeling Hua Mujiao''s body slightly trembling, Bai Zhan Ke forced himself to regain some of his composure and asked, "Are you hurt?"


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin''s face was slightly pale. With a smile, she said, "Nothing, I might have been stung by a mosquito. Tell me first, are you poisoned?"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked a little embarrassed. He felt that he had lost a lot of face at the matter of the bewitching medicine, especially since she had noticed it in front of Hua Mujiao. After giving it some thought, he nodded his head in agreement.


    "Yes, is there any danger to my life?"


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin gritted her teeth and endured the pain as she asked with concern.


    Even she was a bit surprised that she cared so much about his life. However, the words had come out of his mouth, making it difficult for him to retrieve them.


    Looking at Hua Mujiao, Bai Zhan wanted to shake his head, but for some reason, he unexpectedly nodded and said, "If I don''t go to bed with someone, I will die!"


    "¡­"


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin didn''t know how to respond.


    However, thinking about it, if Bai Zhan Ke died because of the bewitching poison, it would be very inappropriate.


    Biting her lips and blushing red, Hua Mujiao turned her face to the side, extremely shy but pretended to be calm. "Then ¡­ I''ll go out and ask Nan Ge to find you a concubine from your harem? You see, you like that. I think that imperial concubine is pretty good. "


    He originally thought that Hua Mujiao would lie to him because she wanted to repay him with her body, but he didn''t expect that she would actually ¡­


    Hua Mujiao''s words made Bai Zhan Ke''s face turn completely black.


    He did not say anything for a while. Hua Mujiao''s chest was in pain, and he forced himself to say: "Do you want to decide for yourself, what does a grown man need to grumble about? If you can fix it yourself, then let me go. I have to go back to the laundry. "


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao wanted to break free from Bai Zhan Kui''s grasp. However, her struggle only caused Bai Zhan Ge to grip tighter and tighter, afraid that she would suddenly disappear.


    Just as Hua Mujiao was about to raise her eyes to look at him, she was suddenly grabbed by the waist by Bai Zhanzheng, causing her to crash into his embrace.


    Hua Mujiao suddenly felt even more pain in her chest. She gritted her teeth, "Damn, you ¡­" "Hm."


    Before she could finish her words, the man had already tightly gripped the back of her head and forcefully kissed her.


    Out of instinct, Hua Mujiao wanted to resist, but she was hit by a palm just now, and it was extremely painful. The man''s strength was also great, so she couldn''t resist at all.


    Before he had forced her to do so, he had whispered into her ear, "Believe me, I will never let you down."


    He waited until all the medicinal strength had been withdrawn before ending.


    Hua Mu Jin had already fallen asleep.


    He lowered his head and placed a kiss between her eyebrows.


    After that, he got up and carried Hua Mujiao in his arms as he left Hua Qingchi''s place.


    "Master ¡­"


    Outside, Luo Chen and Nan Ge were still waiting. When Luo Chen saw Bai Zhan Ke carrying his master''s clothes out, his eyes widened in surprise and his mouth opened slightly.


    Nan Ge, on the other hand, was a little hurt.


    "Luochen, before dawn, no matter what method you use, find out the evidence of Xia Ha Xue bewitching drugs for me." That ice-cold voice caused Luo Chen to retract his shocked expression.


    He hurriedly nodded, "Yes, this subordinate will do it right away!"


    Bai Zhan Ke then turned to Nan Ge and coldly said: "I will take her back to the laundry room. You don''t need to follow. If you release the news, tell them that I have disappeared from the Dew Palace and that you will bring someone to the laundry in the morning. "Also, I hope we won''t hear about the Treasure Vault from anyone."


    "Yes sir!"


    Holding the hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke walked around all the guards and entered the laundry room. However, he didn''t send Hua Mu Jin into the room with the palace maid. Instead, he carried her to a side room.


    He gently placed the flower hibiscus on the bed. Even though it was covered with a blanket, there was no bedding on it. He rummaged through the cabinet and found a blanket.


    After that, he also went to bed, hugging the flower and hibiscus as he slept contentedly.


    The next day, in the morning.


    It was the first time in history that the laundry room was so lively.


    Not only was the whole laundry room gathered, there were also many guards who surrounded a side room.


    "What happened? Why are there so many guards? "


    "I don''t know either."


    "Did any of you see my lady?" The palace people were discussing all at once, while Pearl, who was standing in the middle, was looking left and right for Hibiscus vulgaris.


    He couldn''t do anything about it. After looking for a long time, he still couldn''t see Hua Mujiao, so he helplessly asked the servant beside him.


    "Who knows what happened to her? Who knows, maybe this guard is here to capture her."


    At the side, the maid who still had her hands tied gave a cold snort. Her words caused Pearl to be afraid and worried at the same time.


    "Impossible!" "Don''t speak nonsense. My family''s miss will definitely ¡­" For the first time, the cowardly Pearl bolstered her courage to refute the Court Lady, but she was reprimanded by the Mammy.


    "You don''t want to live? Stay well! Shut your mouths! " Looking at Nan Ge, who had a serious expression while leading his guard, the mama was afraid of provoking any trouble.


    "But mama, my young mistress ¡­"


    Pearl wanted to say something more, but was sternly reprimanded by the nanny. In the end, everyone quietly shut their mouths.


    But at this time, Hua Mujiao was also woken up by the noise outside. She opened her eyes sleepily and looked at the broken roof. She frowned and turned her head, but her eyes met Bai Zhan Ke''s.


    In the blink of an eye, the scene from last night flashed through her mind. Hua Mujie''s face instantly turned red with anger.


    "You''re awake?"


    Hua Mu Jin nodded his head in response.


    "This is the laundry office, and the empress dowager will summon you in the next few days. No matter what she asks, you always say that you woke up last night to go to the toilet and ran into me who was bewitched by the medicine, do you understand?"


    Hua Mujie was not stupid, he clearly understood what Bai Zhan Ke meant.


    However, the incident last night, caused her to feel hatred towards Bai Zhan Ge. She then said with indifference, "Bai Zhan Ke, I don''t plan to be one of your harem women. Even if you and I have a relationship, it''s because you''re unwilling. Don''t even think about imprisoning me in that golden silk cage of yours! "


    Hua Mujie knew that once this matter was brought to light, she would not only become the focus of attention, but would also become the target of confrontation between the women of the imperial palace.


    "This matter is not up to you!" For the first time, Bai Zhan Ke used an extremely forceful tone towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mujiao with a trace of helplessness in his eyes. He continued in a cold voice, "There are two paths. Either you become my woman, or the empress dowager or someone else secretly takes care of you. I can protect you from your life, but I don''t want to see you hurt. This is what you have on you, keep it safe! "


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke handed the Blood Coral Jade Pendant over to Hua Mujiao.


    He then coldly turned around and opened the door to the room.


    "Master ¡­"


    "Subordinate greets the emperor ¡­"


    Nan Ge half knelt on the ground as he saw Bai Zhan Yun emerge, and all the guards followed suit. Seeing this, the servants in the laundry room were even more shocked. They stood rooted to the ground, not daring to move. However, they were all forced to their knees by the mama''s order.


    "Find someone to bring her some clothes and send someone to guard her. Without my order, no one is allowed to enter this room!"


    Suddenly, everyone in the palace knew that Bai Zhan Qi had favored a servant in the laundry department, and that this servant was Hua Mu Jin.


    "What did you say?" "How is this possible, impossible, impossible ¡­"


    At Zhao He Palace, Xia Ha Xue angrily knocked everything on the dresser onto the ground, she looked at the servant girl who stood there respectfully yet fearfully, her eyes almost popping out.


    "Pa ¡­"


    In the blink of an eye, he stood up and mercilessly slapped the servant girl''s face.


    "Empress, please calm your anger. This servant is speaking the truth. Everyone in the palace is spreading rumors about the flower, hibiscus, being favored by the emperor at the laundry last night. This servant doesn''t dare to lie to the Empress!"


    "Shut up!"


    The maidservant knelt on the ground, not forgetting to confirm what she had said.


    "You still dare to say? How many days has it been since I asked you to bribe the maid at the laundry and find a chance to kill that bitch? Not only was she safe and sound, she was also favored by the Emperor. Yesterday, I finally found a chance to drug the emperor and wait for his medicine to take effect. If it wasn''t for the emperor chasing me out of the imperial garden last night, how could I let her take this opportunity? What a piece of trash! "Trash ¡­!"


    The more she spoke, the angrier Xia Ha Xue got. With that, he kicked the maidservant, knocking the kneeling maidservant to the ground.


    "Your Highness, please spare my life. This servant has already told that maid, but she said that this woman, Hua Mujiao, is not easy to deal with. We have to find out what happened to Hua Mujiao before we make a move." "Niangniang, please give this servant another chance. This servant will make that palace maid make a move now. This time, I will definitely take her life!"


    The maidservant continued kneeling on the ground, afraid that Xia Ha Xue would vent her anger on her again.


    "Then what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and do it! If that bitch doesn''t die yet, you can die for her! "


    "Yes, yes ¡­"


    The maidservant left on her knees, hatred rising in her heart towards Xia Ha Xue, but as a servant, she could not do anything but allow herself to be beaten and scolded.


    When they found the maid in the laundry room, the maid vented all the anger she had gotten from Xia Ha Xue onto the maid in the laundry room.


    "How did you do it?" Do you know that if you hadn''t killed that woman, I wouldn''t have been scolded by the Empress? Since you accepted the reward, then do your job well. Let me tell you, if you don''t do this right today, don''t talk about the remaining benefits you won''t be able to reap, and you won''t even be able to live a good life in this palace! Do you understand? "


    After the maid finished speaking to the servant condescendingly, she glared at the maid, turned around, and walked out of the fake mountain.


    When she told the maid at the laundry that the hibiscus had been removed, she was suddenly stopped on her way back to the Palace of Zhaoge.

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    "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way? "


    The maidservant asked in fear as she looked at the man in front of her.


    The man smiled coldly. Not only did he not reply, he directly knocked out the maidservant and carried her away.


    At the same time, within the Dew Palace.


    "Senior Qin, have you investigated all the rumours?"


    On the imperial concubine''s chair, the empress dowager was reclining leisurely with the eunuchs massaging her while Senior Servant Qin stood by her side.


    "In reply to the empress dowager, I''ve already made inquiries."


    Hearing this, the empress dowager withdrew her leg and waved her hand towards the massaging eunuchs, hinting them to leave.


    When only the empress dowager and Qin mama were left in the palace, the empress dowager tilted her head and asked, "What happened?"


    Senior Servant Qin bowed respectfully and answered unambiguously, "It''s said that the emperor disappeared yesterday night after leaving the Dew Palace. The emperor''s people searched for him for an entire night in the laundry room, and the emperor also favored a palace maid in the laundry. That palace maid is the pretty girl you demoted to before, Hua Mu Jin."


    "It''s her again? "However, the Emperor didn''t go to court early today. This isn''t his style, and the Emperor didn''t seem to be drunk last night. Send someone to investigate."


    The empress dowager especially didn''t want to hear the name of Hibiscus vulgaris.


    After a moment of thought, he instructed Qin mama, "Also, send someone to ask Yu''er if this woman is available. If she isn''t, I won''t have to keep her any longer."


    "Yes sir!"


    Elsewhere, in the royal study.


    "Mistress, your subordinate has already tortured Xia Shuyi''s servant girl and she has confessed everything. Reject her, and tell her that there''s still more of the bewitching medicine Zhaohe Palace that Xia Shuyi sent to master, do you want your subordinate to send someone to search it? "


    Looking up, Bai Zhan Ke''s body was emitting a chilling aura.


    "Not for now. Does the empress dowager have any intention of passing on the flower, hibiscus? "


    Hearing this, Luo Chen shook his head.


    Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, Luo Chen reported, "Mistress, before I captured Xia Shuyi''s maidservant, I saw her maidservant come into contact with a servant from the laundry department. It seems like she wanted to bribe that servant to harm Miss Hua.


    Bai Zhan Ke continued to look at the memorial on the table and said, "Nan Ge from the laundry department will handle this. Send someone to keep an eye on the Dew Palace. If anything happens, report it immediately!"


    "Yes sir!"


    In the afternoon, Hibiscus vulgaris was locked in the house to the point of boredom.


    Nan Ge had originally wanted to sneak out and flee the palace, but just as he did so, he was caught by him.


    "Gulp ¡­"


    Just as she was thinking of other ways to escape, her stomach growled.


    He stood up, walked to the door and opened it. He looked around at the guards, and just as he took a step over the threshold, he was stopped by the guards using their sabers.


    Giving the two guards an angry look, Hua Mu Jin loudly said: "It''s already noon, are you guys trying to starve me to death? You don''t even allow us to eat? "


    "Miss Jin, the Commander has an order, you''re not allowed to leave this room."


    One of the guards spoke with an indifferent tone.


    Hua Mu Jin placed her hands on the door, and was enraged, "If you don''t want to give it away, you should at least give it a stutter, right? Didn''t you hear how my stomach growled? "


    No matter how many times Hua Mujiao said it, the two guards never answered her again. They were like two statues of Buddha, motionless.


    "Damn it, do you believe me ¡­"


    "Milords, the Lord Commander wants me to bring some food to Miss Hua."


    Hua Mujiao was just about to threaten the guard when she saw a servant coming towards them with a box in her hand. Seeing her speak to the guard, Hua Mujiao slightly frowned.


    She had a vague impression of the maid. It was from the laundry department. However, she was usually very cold and cold to everyone. This was the first time she saw her smile, especially to a guard.


    Suddenly, she remembered Mu Qiu''s reminder. The corner of her mouth slightly raised.


    The two guards looked at each other, and one of them went up to check the food box. When he didn''t find anything wrong with it, he took the box and handed it to Hua Mujiao.


    "I''ve delivered the items, hurry up and leave."


    Seeing that the court lady did not intend to leave, the guard reminded her coldly.


    The maid pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Um, big brother guard, I still need to bring back the food box. I will wait outside and I will not hinder you in any way. "


    Seeing this, the guard glanced at the court lady but did not say anything.


    After returning to the house, Hibiscus vulgaris opened the box, and a burst of fragrance assaulted her senses, causing her stomach to grow even hungrier.


    A moment later, a noise suddenly came from inside the room. The two guards rushed in, only to see a somewhat pale Hibiscus Mutabilis lying on the ground with a pile of food on the floor.


    "There''s poison in the food. Catch that maid."


    Outside the door, the court lady frowned. She had obviously administered a chronic poison, so how could she have been poisoned the moment she ate it?


    Suddenly, he realized something was wrong. He turned around and tried to escape.


    However, just as she turned around, she was grabbed by the neck and lifted off the ground by the toes.


    "Want to run?" "None at all!"


    Inside the house, the guards that were about to grab the palace maid were both knocked down by Hua Mujie. It turned out that she was planning to use this trick to escape.


    However, just as she knocked the two guards unconscious and stepped out of the room, a figure appeared in front of her, causing her to smile awkwardly.


    "Miss Jin, where are you going?"


    "Hehe, um, I, I''m in a hurry. I want to go to convenience ¡­"


    Nango shook his head helplessly at Hua Mu Jin''s lame lie. He called for the palace maid to hand it over to the guard who had just arrived. He stepped forward and asked softly, "Is Miss Jin hungry?"


    In an instant, Hibiscus fragrans nodded its head very quickly.


    "Mm, mm, mm ¡­"


    Stretching his head out to look inside the house, he saw the unconscious guards lying on the floor.


    "Why did my two guards ¡­"


    After interrupting Nan Ge, Hua Mu Jin said seriously: "They might have hit their heads, and fainted. Get someone to take him out quickly and take a look, so that he doesn''t cause any concussion. "


    "A concussion?"


    Nan Ge didn''t understand the word ''concussion'' at all. Hua Mujiao did not plan to explain. She lightly laughed and said, "Nan Ge, get someone to help me get some food. I''m so hungry that my chest is sticking to my back."


    Shaking his head helplessly, Nan Ge once again looked at the dishes scattered on the ground and asked softly, "You haven''t eaten the things in the box, right?"


    Shrugging her shoulders, Hua Mu Jin said in a very confident manner.


    "I''m not that stupid. The palace maid said that you ordered her to deliver the food here. Just from the way she called her ''Miss Hua'', I knew that there was something wrong with her. After all, you have always called me Miss Jin. "


    "¡­"


    Nan Ge was speechless. He waved to the guards behind him and said, "This subordinate will go prepare something for you to eat first."


    With that, the two guards who had been knocked unconscious were carried out. Nan Ge did not stay any longer and turned to leave.


    In front of Hua Mujiao''s door, there were two more guards.


    Actually, it wasn''t just because the palace maid said ''Miss Hua'' that made Hua Mu Jin suspicious. Mu Qiu had reminded her to remember this in her heart. She also knew that Nan Ge was the commander of the guards, so even if he ordered someone to send food over, the pearl that he sent to her was the most suitable candidate.


    After that, the person who brought her food was truly a pearl.


    "Miss, you must be worried about this servant. I thought I would never see you again." As she put the food on the table, tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke.


    "What are you crying for? It''s not like I''m dead. Isn''t this fine?" At the same time as she comforted the pearl, Hua Mujiao picked up the chopsticks and began to wolf it down, beginning to eat without any respect for her image.


    Seeing her eating appearance, Pearl stopped crying and turned tears into smiles.


    "Miss, take your time and eat. Don''t choke." As she spoke, Pearl poured a cup of tea for Hibiscus vulgaris and set it aside.


    Ye Zichen picked up the water glass, and just after Hibiscus Blossom took two sips, Pearl opened her mouth again. "Miss, they all say that you''ve been favored by the emperor. After that, will you become his concubine?"


    "Puff ¡­" "Cough ¡­"


    Pearl''s words made Hua Mujiao spit out the water in her mouth.


    Coughing lightly, she frowned at Pearl and said unhappily, "What nonsense are you spouting, I don''t intend to be trapped in that golden silk cage. Whatever others say, let them be the ones to say it. "


    As for being a harem woman, Hibiscus vulgaris was very sensitive and very rejecting.


    Seeing that Hibiscus Flower was angry, Pearl felt wronged and shut her mouth.


    In the evening, the empress dowager finally sent someone to pass on the flower hibiscus.


    "Sir Nan, this servant is here on the orders of the empress dowager to summon Miss Hua. I hope Sir Nan can help."


    In front of Nan Ge, the empress dowager''s personal eunuch was still very respectful towards him.


    He looked at the eunuch coldly. Upon confirming the eunuch''s identity, Nan Ge moved away. At the same time, he ordered the guards to retreat.


    The door opened and Hibiscus Flower sat at the table, smiling. She had expected the empress dowager to call her, but she had not expected to be here so late.


    "Miss Hua, please come with this servant!"


    "Of course, I''m just waiting for you, eunuch."


    She stood up and followed the eunuch towards the Dew Palace.


    Inside the Dew Palace, the empress dowager sat on a phoenix chair with the air of a mother to the world. She looked at the flower tree hibiscus kneeling on the ground, her eyes cold and without any warmth.


    "Hua Mujiao, yesterday the emperor favored you at the laundry department. Were you trying to seduce the emperor on purpose?"


    The empress dowager''s question had obviously set a trap for Hua Mujie.


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, this servant had gotten up last night and wanted to go to the latrine, but was immediately caught outside. Originally, this servant had tried her best to resist, but her strength was inferior to someone else''s, and in the end she was violated. From beginning to end, due to the fact that the sky was too dark, this servant thought that the guard was inferior to that vulgar beast. It was only this morning that this servant found out that the person who violated this servant''s rights was the Emperor ¡­! "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin covered her face and started to sob softly.


    Her words also indirectly insulted Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Impudent!" "How dare you insult the Emperor? Men, come and slap This Dowager''s face!"


    With just a guess, Hua Mu Jin knew that this was the result, but she pretended to cry as she explained. She didn''t feel any worry or fear at all in her heart.


    "Esteemed empress dowager, this servant really didn''t know that the person who violated this servant was the emperor. May the empress dowager have a clear look?" Your servant''s life''s innocence has been ruined just like that. Your servant, your servant, your servant simply won''t live anymore, lest it get in your way, empress dowager''s eyes. "


    With that, Hua Mujiao suddenly stood up, and without anyone noticing, the corner of her mouth raised into a sly smile. Then, he ran towards a pillar by the door ¡­

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    Just as Hua Mu Jin''s head was about to hit the pillar, a figure suddenly flashed and appeared in front of her. The flower hibiscus also fell into a warm embrace.


    "What are you doing?"


    A stern and reprimanding voice came from above her. Hua Mujiao raised her head with a frown, and her expression changed to one of extreme grievance.


    "Your Majesty, please let this servant die. They all say that this servant lured you in order to protect your innocence. This servant ¡­ this servant will not live ¡­"


    In ancient times, a woman''s innocence was more important than her life.


    Hua Mujiao had taken advantage of this opportunity. Originally, she wanted to use the death-faking drug after knocking her head against the wall to make people think that she was already dead. Then, she would seize the opportunity to retrieve her zither and escape from the palace.


    But who would have thought that the critical moment would actually come?


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao was wronged, Bai Zhan''s face darkened. He turned his head to face the empress dowager''s gaze and asked, "Imperial Mother, is there such a thing?"


    When questioned, the empress dowager glared at Hibiscus in her arms as she spoke in a cold voice. "This Dowager only asked a few questions, how could I accuse you unjustly?" She was the one who couldn''t bear it. What did it have to do with my family? Is the emperor blaming This Dowager? "


    Let go of the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Zhangra took her hand, the eunuch saw for him to move the chair.


    Sitting on the chair, Bai Zhan Ke looked at the empress dowager and said, "Imperial Mother misunderstood. I came to the Dew Palace because I wanted to talk to Imperial Mother about what happened last night. Hua Mujiao didn''t seduce me."


    "If she didn''t seduce us, then why did the emperor go to the laundry last night and run into her?"


    The empress dowager spoke angrily, but she still used the word ''seduce'' to make her conclusion.


    "Since Imperial Mother wants to know, then let us first pass on the information of everyone at the banquet last night to the Dew Palace. I also want to investigate why I would be so dazed as to go to the laundry office."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke turned and shouted towards the outside of the Dew Palace, "Men, bring over Xia Shuyi, Lin Shuyi, Ning Fei Xuan Fei, as well as the prince and the general."


    "Yes sir!"


    Outside the hall, the person receiving the order was Luo Chen.


    The empress dowager seemed to sense that something was amiss and frowned. "What does the emperor mean by this?"


    "Imperial Mother, don''t worry. When everyone gathers, I will invite Imperial Mother to watch a play." Smiling lightly, Bai Zhan Ke sipped a mouthful of tea and didn''t speak again.


    Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Hua Mujiao standing at the side. From her expression, she could only see boredom, as if this matter had nothing to do with her.


    After a short while, everyone had arrived at the Dew Palace except for Prince Bai Lingyu.


    "Your Majesty, why are you in such a hurry to summon me?" This official was just about to fall asleep when he was dragged into the palace.


    Shangguan Yi''s brisk words had lightened the atmosphere in the Dew Palace.


    But when Shangguan Yi looked at the hibiscus flower next to Bai Zhan, she was shocked and almost stood up from her chair.


    "Your Majesty, the court lady by your side is ¡­"


    He rolled his eyes at Shangguan Yi, but she didn''t answer.


    And Shangguan Yi''s eyes also did not look away from the flower hibiscus. Sensing Shangguan Yi''s burning gaze, Hua Mujiao looked at him suspiciously. Seeing that he was still staring at her, she couldn''t help but glare at him in displeasure as a warning.


    Shangguan Yi snapped back to reality after being stared at by Hua Mu Jin, but couldn''t help laughing after thinking about it.


    "Your majesty, since everyone is here, let''s begin."


    He swept a glance at the four women, curled his lips, and said, "Imperial Mother, the reason why I left the Dew Palace last night and disappeared without a trace was indeed to go to the laundry room. However, I am not stupid or drunk. Someone had placed some aphrodisiac in my wine to make me favor her! "


    Everyone was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    Of course, this didn''t include Hibiscus vulgaris.


    And among them, the one with the biggest reaction was Xia Ha Xue. Her body was trembling slightly and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.


    Naturally, the empress dowager could tell that something was wrong. Her brows furrowed as she clutched the armrest of the imperial concubine''s chair tightly. "Your majesty, even though you are the Son of Heaven, you still have to give evidence when you speak. Furthermore, last night was the Dew Palace of This Dowager. Who dares to poison your wine? "


    As if expecting the empress dowager to say so, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t refute her, and only replied, "Of course, mother''s words are extremely true. "Therefore, in order to investigate this matter, I''ve had someone investigate this matter since a long time ago."


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, who is this? How dare he? "He actually dares to seduce His Majesty. He really doesn''t want to live anymore."


    Suddenly, Shangguan Yi interrupted.


    And these words of his caused Xia Ha Xue to be frightened even more, causing her to become restless and pale.


    Some people noticed her strangeness and instantly thought of something. The way they looked at Xia Ha Xue also became different.


    The empress dowager asked, "I wonder what did Your Majesty find out?"


    Laughing lightly and putting down the tea in his hand, Bai Zhan Yun looked directly at Xia Haxue and asked, "Xia Shuyi, why did you appear in the Imperial Garden last night? Why don''t you tell the empress dowager?"


    As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he saw Xia Ha Xue rise from the stool and kneel before the Empress Dowager.


    "Reporting to the emperor, the empress dowager, chenqie drank two cups last night, but chenqie couldn''t keep up with the wine, so she went to the imperial garden to wake up. That''s why we ran into the emperor."


    Xia Ha Xue forced herself to remain calm. She had told the maid to go out in the morning and never come back, so she knew something must have happened. When the call came, she had already come up with an excuse.


    "At this season of the year, we should have gone to the imperial garden to admire the flowers and smell their fragrance. This one understands, so you should get up first." The empress dowager''s words contained the meaning of ''smell the fragrance of the flowers''. These words were precisely used to find an excuse for Xia Ha Xue.


    "Since the alcohol is insufficient, we should return to the palace early to rest. This general really doesn''t agree with Xia Shuyi''s hobby of admiring flowers and smelling their fragrance at night."


    There were only two people in the Dew Palace who dared to contradict the empress dowager, and Shangguan Yi was one of them.


    "General Shangguan, please be careful when you speak."


    Hearing this, the empress dowager scolded her in a low voice while Shangguan Yi merely shrugged her shoulders and pursed her lips, "Please calm your anger empress dowager. This subject is getting better."


    "Mother, let''s not talk about this for now. Since Hua Mujiao''s innocence was destroyed by my hands, then I will naturally give her a name. Putting aside the fact that she had not committed any crimes before, she was still a direct descendant of the Shang clan. "I think that since she has served me, it''s only right that she should be made an imperial concubine. Imperial Mother, what do you think?"


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly changed the topic, which surprised everyone, especially Hua Mu Jin.


    "Hey, when will I ¡­"


    "Shut up!"


    Hua Mujiao was about to say something, but was cut off by Bai Zhan Ke.


    This made her feel a little wronged, and she couldn''t understand why Bai Zhan Ke would suddenly change the topic when he was investigating the matter of the aphrodisiac.


    "Your majesty, This Dowager said that Hua Mu Jin can only bestow a reward after she has cleansed the imperial concubine''s possession. Let alone that she hasn''t washed it yet, even if it''s a reward, it can''t be an imperial concubine."


    The empress dowager''s hatred for the flower, hibiscus, far surpassed her imagination. She could never remember offending the empress dowager, and this person had never appeared in her memories.


    Therefore, she was also very curious about why she was being hated so much.


    "Mother is right, I was inconsiderate. Just regarding the matter of our being drugged, we have already sent people to apprehend a palace maid and she has confessed everything. " Bai Zhan Ke spoke in a relaxed manner, then turned his head and ordered, "Men, bring that palace maid here!"


    A moment later, Luo Chen and Nan Ge brought in a man covered in blood whose clothes were tattered by the whip.


    The moment she knelt down, she knelt down while crying when she saw Xia Ha Xue.


    "Empress, esteemed Empress saved me ¡­"


    As if grabbing onto her lifesaver, the servant girl hugged Xia Ha Xue''s leg, not willing to let go.


    The hem of her skirt was stained with blood. Xia Ha Xue extremely disdainfully kicked the maid away.


    "If I remember correctly, this person should be Xia Shuyi''s personal servant, right? According to her, the matter of the bewitching medicine was your order, I wonder how Xia Shuyi will explain it? "


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at the two of them and asked coldly.


    In an instant, Xia Ha Xue once again knelt before the empress dowager. "Empress Dowager, this maidservant disappeared last night. Chenqie thought that she couldn''t stand the palace rules and escaped, but she didn''t expect her to appear here. Asking the empress dowager to clearly investigate, this maidservant was obviously slandering chenqie. "Even if chenqie was given a hundred guts, chenqie still wouldn''t dare to drug the emperor, empress dowager ¡­"


    Xia Ha Xue knew that only the Empress Dowager could save her, so the only person she begged was the Empress Dowager.


    The empress dowager narrowed her eyes as she looked a little tired, but she still spoke up to defend Xia Ha Xue. "Your majesty, looking at the maid''s body full of wounds, it''s inevitable that people will think that she''s condescending. If there''s no other evidence, it''ll be hard to convince them that Xia Shuyi is the culprit."


    "Of course, when Xia Shuyi left Zhaohe Palace, in order not to wrongly accuse Xia Shuyi, I sent people to search the entire Zhaohe Palace," he said. Luo Chen, have you found anything suspicious? "


    At these words, Luo Chen half-knelt on the ground and replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, your subordinate found a bag of white powder at Zhao He Palace, but I don''t know what it is."


    "Pass on the imperial physician!"


    Before anyone could react, Bai Zhan Ke spoke coldly.


    The entire Dew Palace was deathly quiet. Even the sound of breathing and heartbeats could be heard. Until the imperial physician arrived and kowtowed to Bai Zhan Ke and the empress dowager.


    "Exempt from formalities, go and take a look at what the white object in the Fallen Protector''s hands is."


    Receiving the order, the imperial physician stood up and walked over to Luochen''s side. He carefully smelled the powder on his hand, and after a while, he reported to Bai Zhan Ke and the empress dowager, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, this white powder contains a variety of aphrodisiacs, such as the rose stone, Nine Fragrance Worm, Snake Dowager, and Late Silkworm. In other words, this white powder is a bewitching medicine."


    "This bewitching medicine, it was found by Luo Chen in Zhao Wen''s palace, right? Since that''s the case, and the witness and evidence are all here, Xia Shuyi, do you have anything else to say? "


    Shangguan Yi, who had been watching the show, spoke up. Once again, his words scared Xia Ha Xue witless.


    "No, impossible. This ¡­ this must be her. She was the one who hid in Zhao He Palace. She was the one who wanted to frame me. "Esteemed Empress Dowager, you have to believe me. I ¡­"


    She frantically hugged the empress dowager''s feet while pointing at the maidservant, pouring dirty water on her.


    In a split-second, the servant girl looked at her in fear before laughing out loud.

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    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed wangfei, I was originally planning to meet you in the Dew Palace and not admit the truth, but I never thought that you would be so vicious as to throw all this dirty water on me. I have served you for so many years, and yet you say that I have no complaints. How can you be so heartless? It was clearly your order, how can you push it away completely!"


    Even if the rabbit got anxious, it would still bite, let alone a mere maid.


    "Stupid girl, if you dare to spout nonsense again, I''ll tear your mouth apart!"


    At this time, Xia Ha Xue also became anxious, she stood up and pulled on the servant girl''s hair, her other hand fiercely grabbing onto the maid''s mouth.


    Perhaps it was the nature of a servant, but the maid did not resist and only wanted to protect her mouth.


    "Stop, have you caused enough trouble?"


    It was the Empress Dowager who scolded Xia Haxue harshly.


    Xia Ha Xue''s stupidity and impulsiveness made the Empress Dowager understand that no matter how hard she tried to help her, the mud would never be able to reach the wall.


    After stopping, Xia Ha Xue saw that the empress dowager was angry, so she didn''t dare be impudent anymore.


    "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, and this servant will admit anything." The matter of bewitching medicine was indeed the matter of Lady Shuyi applying the medicine to the mouth of the wine jug while she was pouring wine for the emperor last night. Also, Imperial Concubine''s jade hairpin was stolen by the Empress from Imperial Concubine to frame Miss Mu Jin. "Later on, esteemed wangfei ¡­"


    "Stupid girl, shut up. Say one more word, I''ll kill you!"


    The more the maidservant spoke, the more Xia Ha Xue panicked. She wanted to use words to threaten the maidservant, but Bai Zhan Hai coldly interrupted her.


    "Continue!"


    "Yes!" In the beginning, those palace maids were only looking for trouble with Miss Mu Jin. This morning, when the Empress found out that the Emperor had favored Miss Mu Jin because of the aphrodisiac, she sent me to the palace to get rid of Miss Mu Jin. The poison that was placed in Miss Mu Jin''s food was also given to me by the Empress. "


    As the maidservant spoke, Xia Haxue had already collapsed onto the ground.


    In that moment, the entire Dew Palace became silent once more, so quiet that it was terrifying.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s body was emitting a chilling aura, enough to cause a person to feel a chill down their spine.


    The only one who appeared happy was Mu Qiu.


    "Xia Shuyi, do you have anything else to say?" Shangguan Yi looked especially disgusted at Xia Haoxue''s soulless appearance.


    "Muhou, the maid who poisoned Hua Mu Jin at the laundry was also caught by Nan Ge. Do you want to bring that servant up?"


    Her Majesty pressed her temples, exhausted. He coldly glanced at Xia Haxue, shook his head, and said, "Since it''s been investigated, then although the harem is managed by This Dowager, This Dowager is tired. Right now, Your Majesty, you can decide what to do. If you want to confer an imperial concubine, it''ll be as you wish, Your Majesty. "


    "No, no, Empress Dowager, chenqie is wronged. Chenqie must have scolded this damned girl before, so she wanted to frame chenqie." Empress Dowager, you have to avenge chenqie. chenqie is your cousin. "Esteemed Empress Dowager, Esteemed Empress Dowager ¡­"


    Without looking directly at Xia Ha Xue, the Empress had given up her state of mind.


    "Someone, throw Xia Ha Xue into the Sky Prison and send her to the peak of the crane!" The three words'' Red Crane Head ''instantly exposed Xia Ha Xue''s ugly state.


    "Why, why? How can I not compare to her? Why is it that from the moment she was born, she has such a beautiful face? Why is it that when she was bestowed with an imperial concubine, I was poisoned to death? I refuse to accept this, I refuse to accept this. Hua Mu Jin, you slut, even if you die, I will pull you down with me! "


    With a crazed shout, Xia Ha Xue instantly rushed towards Hua Mu Jin. But just as she was about to approach, she was immediately controlled by Luo Chen.


    "This one does not have a vicious cousin like you. Someone, take him away!"


    The empress dowager could not bear to see Xia Ha Xue''s ugly state any longer. She knew that if this carried on, even Shang Xingzhou would be implicated.


    "Wait a minute, Esteemed Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, this servant has something to say. May Your Majesty grant me your grace."


    Suddenly, Hua Mujie stood up and knelt on the ground.


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned. "Speak!"


    "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, although Xia Shuyi was indeed vicious, not only did she frame this servant and this servant, but she also drugged them." She deserves her death for her crimes, but she''s still this servant''s sister. Even if she says that this servant wasn''t born of her father, this servant can''t do anything to be heartless. I beg the emperor and the empress dowager to spare her death sentence. "


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly jumped out to plead for Xia Ha Xue, this was something no one expected.


    Of course, no one knew what she meant.


    "How can you be so loyal? Do you really not hate her for framing you? " the Empress Dowager asked, looking at Hibiscus vulgaris in astonishment.


    "In reply to the empress dowager, it''s impossible to not hate her. If this servant really wasn''t born of my father, then only Xia Shuyi''s bloodline remains in Shang Shu Manor. To raise this servant''s father, this servant pleads to the empress dowager to spare her life."


    "Get up, This Dowager is willing. If that''s the case, then send her to the cold palace! "


    Standing up, Hua Mu Jin walked to Xia Ha Xue''s side and gently smoothed her messy hair. However, Xia Ha Xue didn''t appreciate her gesture and spat towards Hua Mu Jin.


    "Pui, Hua Mu Jin, you slut. If it wasn''t for you, how could I, Xia Ha Xue, have fallen to such a state? Who cares if you beg for mercy, you''re not fit to be a bastard! "


    Wiping away the saliva on her face, Hua Mu Jin gently smiled. "It doesn''t matter if she''s worthy or not. As an elder sister, I just want you to understand ¡­"


    She leaned close to Xia Ha Xue''s ear and whispered, "What do you mean, can''t live, can''t die ¡ª"


    With that, Hua Mujiao reached out to hug Xia Ha Xue, and then she said, "Little sister, you just stay in the cold palace. I''ll find some time to visit you."


    She remembered that the real flower hibiscus was killed by Xia Ha Xue. And when she died, Hua Mu Jin could truly feel the pain and despair.


    That was why she could think of this act of pleading for Xia Ha Xue and then let her have a taste of the true flower, Mu Jin, that was filled with despair and pain.


    "Hua Mu Jin, you vicious woman, you will die a horrible death, even if you become a ghost I won''t let you off. "Let me go, I''m going to kill her ¡­"


    Even before being dragged out, Xia Ha Xue was still cursing the flower hibiscus.


    "This Dowager is tired. I don''t think there''s anything else that needs to be done." With that, the empress dowager prepared to rise from her chaise longue and return to the hall to rest.


    But at this moment, Bai Zhanke called out to her, "Imperial Mother, if your son doesn''t teach his father, then I believe that Lord Shang Shu should punish him for teaching his daughter in such a way. Xia Ha Xue was ashamed of the Royal Family, and Master Shu also had responsibilities. What do you think, Imperial Mother? "


    She looked at him in surprise, and in an instant she knew what he meant, and that she had fallen into his trap.


    "Your subject believes that the emperor is right. Not only does the entire palace know of this matter, even the citizens have heard of it. If we do not deal with it impartially, I''m afraid the citizens will find it hard to believe."


    Shangguan Yi spoke up as well.


    Her hands clung to the arms of the chaise longue, and Her Majesty''s face was terrifyingly dark.


    After a long time, the empress dowager nodded. "Your Majesty, you''re the Son of Heaven. This one doesn''t participate in politics, but I ask that Your Majesty reconsider. Since His Excellency Shang Shu has worked hard for the sake of his loyalty, don''t punish him too harshly."


    Smiling lightly, he had achieved his goal.


    "However, since we''re going to punish Shang Shu Manor, as the direct daughter of Shang Shu Manor, Hua Mujiao should be punished as well. What do you think, your majesty?"


    Bai Zhan Ke had already expected that this would happen to the Empress Dowager. He had previously said that she was his concubine because he wanted to provoke Xia Haxue to reveal her identity as a flower hibiscus, and Xia Haxue did not disappoint him.


    "But mother, Xia Ha Xue said just now that Hibiscus vulgaris is not master Shang''s biological daughter. Since she is not his biological daughter, how can we punish her together?"


    "Just now, it was only the rumors of Xia Ha Xue. You can''t believe it."


    "Before the investigation is conducted, the Queen Mother should not make such a futile decision." "Then it''s decided. Imperial Mother, rest early. I will leave first."


    Bai Zhan Hai had secretly investigated Hua Mu Jin, so he knew that Hua Mu Jin wasn''t Xiahou''s real father. That was why he used this opportunity to topple the backing that the empress dowager was proud of and protect Hua Mu Jin.


    "Your Majesty, please wait!"


    As soon as she got up, Her Majesty called out to her.


    "All of you can leave. This Dowager has something to say to the emperor alone."


    "Chenqie will take her leave ¡­"


    "This subject will take his leave ¡­"


    After everyone had left, there were only two people left in the Dew Palace: Bai Zhan Ke and the empress dowager. The empress dowager sneered. Don''t forget, your mufei''s life is still in This Dowager''s hands. If you dare make any rash moves again, This Dowager will cripple her! "


    The empress dowager revealed an expression that was originally vicious. It wasn''t surprising that Bai Zhan Ke showed such an unsightly expression.


    However, she was threatening his mother, and he couldn''t wait to kill her!


    "You can''t win against This Dowager. If you want to take her as your concubine, then don''t touch the people behind This Dowager. Otherwise, this one cannot guarantee when your mufei and your beloved woman will die! "


    "Her Majesty really knows how to joke. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave!"


    At the same time, after they left the Dew Palace, Hua Mujiao headed towards the laundry department. However, not long after he left the Dew Palace, he was stopped.


    "General Shangguan? What''s the matter? "


    Shangguan Yi sized up Hua Mujiao and mumbled in shock, "It''s so similar, so similar ¡­"


    With a frown, Hua Mu Jin was slightly displeased.


    "Like what? "Get out of the way, I don''t have time to play with you!"


    Hua Mujiao was extremely disgusted with the matter of being bestowed with an imperial concubine, so she was currently in an extremely bad mood.


    She pushed Shangguan Yi aside, preparing to leave. Shangguan Yi grabbed him by the shoulder as soon as he took a step forward.


    "Flower Hibiscus, wait ¡­"


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin instinctively wanted to throw Shangguan Yi over her shoulder, but she found that she couldn''t pull this man who looked weak and delicate like a pretty boy.


    Helplessly, she turned around and asked, "What are you trying to do? Don''t you know that good dogs don''t block roads? "


    Smiling lightly, Shangguan Yi didn''t get angry even though she was scolded. Instead, she said softly, "I didn''t mean to block your way, it''s just that there''s a portrait in my house, you seem to have walked out from that portrait."

 C53

    Frowning, Hua Mujie sized up the man blocking her path. This man was truly handsome, both gentle and forceful; this was Hua Mujie''s first impression of Shangguan Yi.


    This also made Hua Mu Jin think of a general in history, the Orchid Ridge King!


    But what was different from the Lan Ling King was that the man in front of her seemed to be very satisfied with her beauty, or else he wouldn''t keep raising his eyebrows and making fun of her.


    "You''re the great general of the Huan Yue Country, Shangguan Yi?"


    Shangguan Yi nodded, her lips curving into a smile. "Exactly!"


    "You said that there is a portrait in your residence that is very similar to me. Is that true?" Hua Mujiao was intrigued by the portrait Shangguan Yi had mentioned.


    "It''s more than just an image, it really looks like he walked out of a portrait. It can be said to be exactly the same. So, I want to ask, Miss, who are your parents, and perhaps your relationship with the person in the portrait is shallow, and may not be certain. "


    Seeing Hibiscus vulgaris was a little interested, Shangguan Yi made her words even more specific.


    But he didn''t know that in Hua Mu Jin''s heart, she was still skeptical of him.


    "Is that so? Then tell me, what identity does the woman in the portrait in your estate have, and I can also confirm that I really have something to do with her. "


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi smiled awkwardly, lifting the fan in her hand and clapping it in her palm. It was only after some time that she finally spoke.


    "To tell you the truth, Miss, I''m not very clear on the identity of the woman in the painting either. Even when I was young, I''ve never heard my father mention who the woman in the painting is, so I took the liberty to stop him. I also want to know the identity of the woman in the painting and its relationship with my father."


    Hua Mujiao rolled his eyes at Shangguan Yi, disdaining him.


    "You don''t even know it yourself, how would I know it? I''m going back to rest. If there''s nothing else, please step aside, okay? "


    After Shangguan Yi, Hua Mu Jin wanted to leave again, but Shangguan Yi seemed unwilling to give up, stepping forward to stop her once more.


    Hua Mu Jin was furious and shouted: "You, you look like a human or a dog, how can you be such a ruffian? I already said I don''t know, what else do you want? If you don''t move away, don''t blame me for being impolite! "


    As a general, Shangguan Yi knew she was no match for him, otherwise she would have left long ago.


    However, his pestering also made her feel really disgusted.


    "How about this, I will bring the portrait to the palace sometime, and you help me look at it. Perhaps, when you see it, you will know what it is? Of course, if you can help me figure out the identity of the woman in the portrait, I will definitely repay you with a great sum of money. "


    Expensive reward?


    "Then the flower hibiscus'' eyes lit up." "Really?"


    Smiling lightly, Shangguan Yi said: "Seriously! This general has never lied when he speaks. "


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin''s mind was filled with flying silver. He reached out his hand to pat Shangguan Yi''s shoulder, and said in an imposing manner, "Brother, not bad, your future is limitless. "It''s a deal, a huge reward. You won''t be able to keep up with my promise!"


    Seeing the hand patting her shoulder, Shangguan Yi froze.


    He had never expected that this woman in front of him would act so intimately with him without considering her status in the palace. If anyone were to look at her now, they might even be able to make rumors about her.


    "What are you doing!"


    Just as Shangguan Yi was deep in thought, a low and cold voice was heard.


    The owner of the voice was Bai Zhan Ke, who had just come out from the Dew Palace.


    "Nothing, just a chat, just a chat." Cough, it''s getting late and I haven''t had a good night''s sleep in a long time. Your Majesty, your subject will take his leave first.


    Looking at the grim-faced Bai Zhan Ke, Shangguan Yi knew that he was in a bad mood. It was best to leave first.


    With that, Shangguan Yi turned away and prepared to leave.


    However, just as he took two steps, Hua Mu Jin also took a step.


    "Flower Hibiscus, stop right there!"


    The cold voice carried a trace of anger. Hua Mujie was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke''s shout, and stopped in her tracks as well.


    Shangguan Yi was the same.


    "Where are you going?"


    Realizing that he had lost control of his emotions, Bai Zhan Ke lowered his tone when he spoke again.


    She turned around to look at Bai Zhan Ke, then walked over to him with a cold smile. "Your Majesty, are you asking the obvious?" Where else could I go? "Naturally, you have to return to my laundry and be my servant!"


    Hua Mujie''s words were filled with self-mockery, so how could Bai Zhan Ke not hear it?


    She took a deep breath and reached out her hand to caress the hibiscus but she dodged it. His large hand paused in the air for a while, before retracting in the end.


    "That''s not a place you should stay. I''ve already sent people to clean up the palace for you. From now on, your residence will be the Hibiscus Temple."


    "Jin Xi Palace?"


    Hua Mu Jin had no choice but to admit that the two words, ''Jin Xi'', had caused her to let her imagination run wild.


    "Yes!"


    Standing aside, Shangguan Yi shook her head with a chuckle as she looked at the awkward conversation going on between the two. When he turned around to leave, there was a helpless look on his face.


    "I told you very clearly this morning, Bai Zhan Ke. Did you not hear me clearly?" "I''ll tell you again, if you want me to be your woman, I can fall in love with you unless there''s no other concubine in the Six Palaces. I''ll definitely be your woman."


    She turned to look at him. "But not now, do you understand?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s words were clear and decisive.


    After these days of interaction, she knew that Bai Qi doted on her and was very good. It must be a lie if he said he wasn''t touched.


    However, she didn''t dare to approach Bai Zhan Ke because of his status.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face turned even darker than before.


    Looking at the steadfast expression on Hua Mu Jin''s face, he couldn''t help but feel disappointed. However, he had no choice but to take her last night. If she wasn''t willing to be his concubine, she would become the target of thousands of people in the Huan Yue Country. He didn''t want to see that happen.


    "I''ve also said that this matter is not up to you!"


    For the first time, he used the word ''I'' in front of Hua Mujie.


    With a self-deprecating smile, Hua Mu Jin resolutely looked at Bai Zhan Ke, and said: "Alright, Bai Zhan Ke, I''ll just say it like this, unless I willingly become your woman, otherwise, you just wait to carry a corpse to your so called ''Jin Xi Palace''!"


    With that, Hua Mu Jin turned around and left.


    Leaving the white warrior standing there, watching her leave, he felt a dull ache in his heart.


    "Master ¡­"


    The sudden appearance of Luo Chen caused Bai Zhanzheng to retract his emotions. Looking at the spot where his back had disappeared, he instructed, "Order someone to clean up the laundry and prepare everything that needs to be prepared. If she asks for anything, send someone over to deliver it."


    "Yes sir!"


    During the sleepless night, when Hua Mujiao got up from her bed, she became the focus of the entire laundry. The discussions behind her were unceasing.


    However, she acted as if she did not hear anything and continued doing what she needed to do, completely ignoring everyone''s gazes and voices.


    "Um, Flower Hibiscus, weren''t you summoned by the empress dowager? Didn''t the empress dowager seal you as a noble person or something? "


    At this time, a servant walked over and tentatively asked Hua Mu Jin.


    Turning her head, she looked coldly at the Palace Mistress, "I can''t seal a noble. Does it have anything to do with you?"


    After touching the nail of hibiscus, the court lady was somewhat embarrassed and angry, but she just didn''t dare to say anything.


    "Oh? You think you''re that great just because you seduced the emperor?" He went back to the laundry room and washed the eunuchs'' clothes with us lowly maids. Sparrows, don''t ever think of flying up the branches to be a phoenix! Is that true? "


    "Haha ¡­"


    The one looking for trouble was still one of the palace maids who had been taught a lesson by Hua Mujiao and had lost an arm.


    As her voice faded, many of the people in the palace seemed to view hibiscus as a huge joke, their laughter filled with irony.


    "Are you done laughing? "If you''re done laughing, then go back to work, and don''t look for trouble all day long. Is it because you don''t want to live long enough?!"


    Originally, she hadn''t intended to pay any attention to the court ladies, but Hua Mujiao was still rubbing the clothes in her hands. Unexpectedly, a mama suddenly appeared to help her out of her predicament.


    This mama didn''t give Hua Mujie a bad impression. Although she seemed unkind and strict, she was actually thinking for the sake of these palace maids in the laundry room.


    Thus, she didn''t act too rashly towards this Senior Servant.


    "Hua Mujiao, come with me. Your Highness has summoned you!"


    The moment the steward opened her mouth, all the palace maids gulped in surprise.


    It was only a lowly palace maid. A few days ago, Xuanyan Fei had been looking for her, and yesterday, she had been favored by the emperor. Today, even the prince had come looking for her, it was impossible for her not to be shocked.


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao instantly guessed why Bai Lingyu was looking for her.


    When they reached the side room, the mama looked at her and sighed. "From now on, you''ll live in this room. Someone will come to clean up later." Your highness is inside, go in. "


    With that, the mama in charge left.


    As for Hua Mujie, she was completely confused and was extremely stupefied.


    When he pushed open the door, he saw Bai Linyu''s light blue figure. Seeing him smile at him, Hua Mujiao was actually somewhat irritated.


    "If you have something to say, just say it."


    Smiling faintly, Bai Ling Yu placed a long item wrapped in a black cloth on the table and pushed it forward, "I''m here to give you something."


    Raising an eyebrow, Hua Mu Jin felt it was strange, looked at the thing and asked, "A gift? Give it to me? What are you giving me? "


    After asking three questions in a row, Bai Linyu''s smile became even wider.


    "Of course it''s good stuff. Why don''t you open it and see?"


    Half-believing and half-doubting, she walked forward and removed the black cloth wrapped around the object. What appeared before her eyes was a guzheng.


    "This zither ¡­"


    "Well? Is it the guqin you''re looking for? I risked my life to steal it from the Treasure Vault last night. Did it give you the impulse to give yourself to her in an instant? "


    "¡­"


    After hearing these words, Hua Mujiao''s face was filled with black lines as she looked at Bai Lingyu, speechless.


    "Don''t dare to move! "You should keep it for yourself. If there''s nothing else, I still have to go to work. Goodbye!"

 C54

    "Wait a moment ¡­"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao was about to turn around and leave, Bai Linyu stood up from his stool and called out to her. Puzzled, he asked, "I was only joking with you, don''t be angry. I took a lot of effort to steal this guqin, but look carefully, is it the guqin you''re looking for? "


    At first glance, Hua Mu Jin knew that this zither wasn''t the one she was looking for.


    Therefore, she joked around with Bai Linyu, "It''s all thanks to you being a prince. With so many zither in the Treasure Vault, you wouldn''t have chosen the most outstanding one to be placed in the front row, right? "You wasted a chance. Should I call you stupid or stupid?"


    Although Bai Linyu''s decision to sneak into the Treasure school was wrong, she still felt that she owed Bai Lingyu a favor, and this made her very unhappy.


    "Is that right? This King chose the most expensive guqin among them. How could it be wrong? If you don''t want to take a look, are you seeing things? "


    As for the matter of him not obtaining the correct zither, Bai Linyu was in somewhat disbelief.


    Letting out a light sigh, Hua Mu Jin helplessly shook her head and said, "Bai Ling Yu, I still have to thank you for taking the risk to go to the treasure pavilion to get the zither for me. However, I also want to tell you this very seriously and clearly, this zither is indeed not the one I''m looking for."


    Bai Linyu was still unwilling to believe it. She picked up the guqin and looked it up and down, then finally put it down and sighed, "Ah, we came here for nothing. Fortunately, I used last night''s discussion with Imperial Brother about your matters and finally managed to sneak in. This is great, I didn''t get the zither, and the guards of the Treasure Vault have been thoroughly strengthened. "


    "What did you say?"


    As soon as Bai Linyu''s voice fell, Hua Mujiao angrily glared at him, unable to contain her anger.


    "I said, I didn''t get the guqin. The security of the Treasure Vault is even tighter now!"


    "Pa ¡­"


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin slammed her hands on the table, causing a hole to appear in the middle of the round wooden table.


    "Bai Lingyu, are you full?" I''ll go find the guqin myself, what are you doing poking your nose in? It''s good now, I still haven''t gotten my guqin, but you''ve actually made the Treasure Vault even more heavily guarded. If I want to sneak in later, wouldn''t that be even harder than ascending to the heavens? "


    He didn''t expect that Hua Mujiao would be so angry. Bai Linyu felt somewhat guilty.


    Looking at the split round table, he innocently said, "Isn''t this what I want to help you with? Who would have thought that even after choosing so many people, he still chose the wrong one. "Originally, I was thinking that something big happened to you yesterday, so the palace is sure that you didn''t want to stay anymore. That''s why ¡­"


    Bai Linyu''s guilt made Hua Mujiao somewhat unwilling to accept it. She let out a deep sigh and sat down, "Forget it, since this is already the case, the most important thing now is to think of a way to obtain the zither."


    Hua Mujie''s head felt like it was going to explode, and his mind was thinking of all sorts of methods, but none of them worked.


    "I have an idea, but it depends on whether you''re willing or not."


    Suddenly, Bai Ling Yu opened his mouth, making Hua Mu Jin overjoyed. She blinked a few times and asked, "What method?"


    After a long while, he finally said, "I heard that yesterday, the emperor wanted to confer you as his concubine at the Imperial Mother''s place. If you became his concubine, you would receive his favor and request for a guqin as a reward. This is the simplest, most direct and most effective method."


    The joyous expression in her eyes instantly changed. She angrily glanced at Bai Linyu, then coldly spoke, "Don''t even think about it. I can''t be together with so many women!"


    "However, this is the only way." Seeing the resistance of the flower hibiscus, Bai Linyu continued.


    For a long time, Hua Mu Jin didn''t speak again.


    She had no choice but to admit that Bai Linyu''s method was indeed effective. Not only did she not need to risk her life, she was able to silence those people who mocked her.


    However, if she became his concubine, she would lose more than just freedom ¡­


    "Think about it again? If that zither is really so important to you, why not take a gamble? Furthermore, I see that the Emperor has his eyes on you. If you are unwilling to give your body to him, he shouldn''t force you. Furthermore, last night, before Xia Ha Xue was beaten into the cold palace, she said that you are not Master Shang Shu''s blood related. Even if you are not willing to be his concubine, even if you go out, you will still be homeless, right? "


    Sneering, he said, "My lord, if I haven''t guessed wrongly, the reason you''ve gone to such lengths to persuade me is so that I can stay by your side and help you gather information, right?"


    Hearing this, Bai Linyu shrugged her shoulders and smiled. "I don''t deny that I do have such an idea, but what does it matter if I take what I need?"


    "And if I don''t?" The ancient struggle for the throne was both cruel and bloody. Not only did it appear on television, but the records in the book also made people frightened upon seeing it.


    Suddenly, Bai Ling Yu''s face darkened. His eyes stared at Hua Mu Jin as he coldly said, "It''s alright. If you don''t want to, then prepare to leave without even a corpse!"


    "You ¡­!"


    Clenching her hands tightly, Hua Mujie almost threw a punch over.


    She finally knew that the word ''Smiling Tiger'' was meant to describe this man in front of her!


    "Bai Lingyu, I, Mu Jin, was not scared. Don''t think that you can scare me."


    "I will not go against the cooperation we discussed previously. However, you must remember this clearly. I will only repay you for helping me enter the palace. If you really think that I have no use for you, you can let go of me and leave my corpse behind. " She looked at him, her eyes wild. "I''m waiting for that day ¡ª"


    With that, Hua Mujie got up and left the room.


    In front of the round table with cracks in it, the corner of Bai Linyu''s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a sinister smile. He opened his mouth and muttered, "This really is interesting!"


    "Miss, are you alright?"


    Seeing the furious Hibiscus Flower, Pearl, who was standing far away, hurriedly went forward and asked with concern.


    "It''s fine. Go back to work."


    "Oh."


    The day''s work was finally over. Hua Mujiao felt her waist and back hurting. Just as she walked into the room, she discovered that her bed had long since disappeared, and the bed that she slept in had a new owner.


    Then she remembered what Mammy had said that afternoon.


    "Miss, mama said to let you stay in the side room. Your things have already been moved over, so don''t squeeze in with us anymore. Hurry up and go rest."


    Honestly speaking, Hua Mu Jin didn''t really like this feeling of making a bed, so living alone was pretty good.


    However ¡­


    "Pearl, pack up and come with me."


    "This won''t do, missy. This is the room that mama instructed you to stay in, how can I live with you? "It''s getting late, hurry up and go ¡­"


    "Aiyo, is it sour or not? To be able to live alone in this laundry room, only the Senior Servant Guan could have such treatment, and she even had to bring one along. If you don''t want to live here, why don''t you give it to us? "


    Those who stirred up trouble were people who would never know the scale of the world.


    Coincidentally, this palace maid, who had been taught a lesson, was that kind of person.


    With a cold glance, Hua Mujiao immediately scared the maid away from her sight. With a cold voice, he said, "If you have the guts, then go and live with me. As long as you are not afraid of death!"


    "Miss, forget it. You should go quickly and rest early."


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao was about to teach her a lesson, Pearl pulled her out of the room and helplessly shook her head, "Alright, I understand. You should go rest as well. I still need you to wake up early tomorrow."


    When Hua Mu Jin arrived at the side room and pushed open the door that didn''t change at all, the inside of the door caused her eyes to widen in shock.


    "What''s going on? "Is ¡­ Is this still the room that came in at noon?"


    Muttering to herself and being shocked, Hua Mu Jin could not believe her eyes. It was as if the whole house had been magically changed, and it was completely not as shabby as it was before.


    Even the round table that she smacked on the side of her mouth had been replaced with a sandalwood table.


    He went out and confirmed that he did not make a mistake again. Hua Mujie pouted and sighed, shaking her head.


    "Since you''re already here, you can take care of it."


    Lying on the bed, the hibiscus flower quickly fell asleep after a night of no sleep and a day of hard work.


    In the middle of the night, a figure pushed open her door and slowly walked to the bedside. He gazed at the sleeping Hibiscus Blossom with a gentle expression. She reached out her hand to caress her tender and watery face, feeling extremely tender.


    Seeming to feel that her face was a bit itchy in her dreams, Hua Mujie slightly frowned. She stretched out her hand to pat it, but she woke up.


    "Who?"


    In an instant, she sat up from the bed, but when she saw the owner of the hand, she let her guard down.


    "Are you a thief? Stealing people without sleeping in the middle of the night? "


    "If I want to steal someone, I''ll have to see if the person I''m stealing is willing or not."


    The person who had infiltrated the house was none other than Bai Zhan Ke.


    "¡­"


    Although Bai Zhan Ke was telling a joke, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t laugh at all. That fright almost scared her out of her wits.


    "Nan said you wanted to come to the royal garden, so I wanted to see you."


    Before she went to sleep, Hua Mu Jin had indeed heard Nan Ge imitating the cry of a bird, but because she was too sleepy and tired, she didn''t pay attention to him. But she had not thought that she would come to the laundry room on her own without going to the royal garden.


    "I''m too tired, I don''t want to go."


    "I know, so I wanted to take a look at you, but I woke you up." The gentle and loving voice of Bai Zhan Ke made Hua Mu Jin feel a little awkward.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, I ¡­"


    "Don''t talk, I know it. If you are unwilling, I will not force you. As long as it''s what you want, I''ll do everything I can for you. "


    Perhaps, when Bai Zhan Ke said those words, he didn''t think too much about it, but to Hua Mujiao, these were words that would make anyone''s heart palpitate.


    "Alright, alright, consider it my loss to you. Don''t speak of love with a serious face. I can become your concubine, but I have a condition that you must agree to. "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face instantly lit up. "As long as you''re willing to be my woman, I''ll agree to anything you ask."


    Bai Zhan''s straightforward answer caught Hua Mujiao in surprise.


    After some thought, she said, "Let''s not talk about my conditions for now, but you have to remember this."


    The man nodded his head, reached out and stroked the head of Hua Mu Jin, and said lovingly: "Alright, I''ll definitely remember. "Tomorrow morning I will send someone over to pass the decree. If you are tired, go to sleep."

 C55

    This was the decision that Hibiscus vulgaris had made after she had carefully considered it after Bai Linyu''s departure.


    Since the zither was the origin of her transmigration, as long as she obtained it, no matter where she went, it was still possible for her to wear it back. Of course, the Imperial Palace was no exception.


    "If you don''t leave, how am I supposed to sleep?" After giving her a white eye, Hua Mujiao asked helplessly.


    No matter who it is, if someone is watching you while you''re sleeping, I''m afraid they won''t be able to sleep, right?


    As for the flower hibiscus, she didn''t have the habit of being watched sleeping.


    "Alright, then I''ll leave first. You rest early."


    Smiling helplessly, Bai Zhan dotingly ruffled her hair, then got up and left.


    When the door was closed, Hua Mu Jin''s face showed some disappointment. She didn''t know why she was being spoiled by the king. At least she didn''t think he loved her. Perhaps, it was related to the ''Xi Er'' that he spoke of.


    And she was probably just a substitute ¡­


    The next day, in the morning.


    Outside the side room, Pearl had long since stood up to serve Hibiscus Flower, but she couldn''t bear to disturb Hibiscus Flower. She paced back and forth outside the room for a long time, but still didn''t knock on the door.


    When he returned to the room with the court lady, most of the court lady had already finished washing up. When she saw that the bedding, bedsheets and other items had all been thrown to the ground, Pearl''s eyes were filled with grievance.


    "Hey Pearl, even if you woke up early, you should at least tidy up your own bed. You''re throwing your bed all over the place, aren''t you afraid of getting in the way?"


    The palace maid''s arm, which had been broken by Hibiscus vulgaris, was still hanging, but when she saw the pearl enter the room, her sarcasm could barely reach her ears.


    Enduring her anger and full of grievance, Pearl stepped forward and ignored the court lady. She began to pick up the bedclothes and personal belongings that had been thrown on the ground.


    Noticing that Pearl was ignoring him, the court lady''s face fell.


    He stepped forward, stepping on the hand that was collecting the pearls and didn''t forget to wiggle left and right to exert strength.


    "Ah, what are you doing ¡­"


    Pearl cried out in pain. She wanted to move the woman''s foot away, but she was trampled by the woman. As the woman''s foot grew stronger, her hand hurt even more.


    "Yo, you know? "You pretended to be deaf and dumb when I spoke to you just now, why aren''t you pretending anymore?"


    The pain made Pearl''s eyes brighten with tears. She bit her lips and choked on her sobs as she asked, "I didn''t offend you, so why are you always going against me?"


    Hearing that, the court lady sneered, her haughty attitude was like looking at an ant, as she possessed her body and said, "Who told you to be so close to Hua Mu Jin? I don''t dare to touch her, but don''t I dare to touch you? "


    "You ¡­"


    "Enough! Are you done yet! " Suddenly, a palace maid who could not stand watching any longer came forward and pushed the one who was stepping on the pearl hand away.


    The palace maid was new yesterday. Her name was Green Bamboo. At first she couldn''t wash, and Pearl had washed most of it for her. Since she slept next to the pearl on the bed of Hibiscus vulgaris, their relationship naturally grew closer.


    Green Bamboo said angrily, "You obviously left her things on the ground. It''s fine if you don''t blame her for not tidying up, but why are you going too far?"


    Unexpectedly, someone would push her away, causing her to stagger backwards and crash into the side of the bed.


    "Aiyo ¡­"


    With a miserable scream, the palace maid held onto her waist and stood up. She angrily looked at the green bamboo that was pushing her pearl away, wishing that she could eat her whole. She cursed loudly, "Newcomer, you actually dared to push me. Are you courting death?"


    Glancing angrily at the maid, Green Bamboo ignored her and helped Pearl collect all the items on the ground.


    Seeing that the bamboo didn''t seem to care about her, the Palace Mistress became even more furious.


    "Stinking girl, if I don''t teach you a lesson, do you really think this laundry room has no rules?! "All of you, attack! Unload those hands of hers that dare to push me!"


    It was unknown if he was afraid of the palace maids or if they were bribed, but when the other maids heard the sound, they went up and bared their fangs and brandished their claws as they began to teach the green bamboo a lesson.


    Even though Green Bamboo was not afraid, she could not fight against so many people. Even if she resisted, she was still pushed to the ground. Her combed hair was also messed up. Lying on the ground, Green Bamboo tried its best to protect its head from being injured by the kick ¡­


    "Stop, don''t hit, I beg you, don''t hit ¡­"


    Seeing this, Pearl also wanted to help pull the maid away, but her strength was weak. One of the servant turned around and slapped Pearl in the face. At the same time, another servant grabbed Pearl''s hair and pulled her to the ground.


    "Hmph, you dare to be arrogant with me? Why don''t you take a look at yourself! "


    Looking at Pearl and Green Bamboo who had been beaten to the point of being unable to retaliate, the palace maid stood off to the side, extremely pleased with herself.


    When the green bamboo saw that the pearl had also been dragged to its side, out of instinct or something, it flipped over and covered the pearl under its body.


    "Stop!"


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao suddenly appeared at the door of the room. Looking at the green bamboo and pearls that had been struck on the ground, her anger was scorching!


    The instant they saw the hibiscus flower, the people of the palace instantly stopped their attacks and revealed expressions of condescension.


    Running up, Hua Mu Jin pulled up the pearl and the green bamboo. Looking at the two''s tousled hair and kicked faces, she became even angrier.


    He turned his head abruptly and glared at the court lady who was standing beside the bed watching the show with eyes as cold as ice.


    "Pearl, why did they hit you?"


    "Miss, I, I, uh ¡­" Pearl wanted to say something, but the grievance in her heart, seeing that Hua Mujiao could not hold it in, burst into tears.


    "It''s her. She threw all of the pearls'' items on the ground. The pearls went to pick them up by themselves and even stepped on the pearls'' hands. She was the one who made these women beat us up."


    Seeing Pearl start to cry, Green Bamboo was filled with rage as he explained to her.


    "Is that true?"


    Mu Jin asked again as she rearranged her pearl hair. Seeing Pearl nod, he clenched his hand into a fist.


    "Miss, they ¡­ they''ve gone too far. Green Bamboo helped me, and they even beat Green Bamboo together ¡­"


    Withdrawing her hand from Pearl''s hair, Hua Mujiao stepped forward, her body emitting enough cold air to make people shiver. At the same time, she slightly exerted her strength, causing her knuckles to crack.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao coming forward, the court lady was so scared that her body trembled, and she took a step back.


    "Hua Mujiao, you, what are you doing?" I''m warning you, if you dare make another move against me, I will definitely not let you go! " Perhaps it was because she was truly afraid of the flower, hibiscus, or even because the palace maids lacked confidence that their voices could be heard trembling.


    "Hmph, someone like you, I shouldn''t have only crippled your hand back then!" "Those who dare to touch me, I will turn you into a cripple by stepping on my horse!"


    With that, Hua Mujiao raised her hand towards the court lady, but just as she was about to slap her, the steward called out to her.


    "What are you doing? You don''t need to work anymore? "


    The appearance of the mama made the court lady extremely happy. After circling the Hibiscus Blossom, she ran to behind the mama to sue her. "Did you see that, mama? She hit people at the laundry, she completely doesn''t put you in her eyes."


    "Momo, it was obviously them who made the first move!" Green Bamboo angrily retorted.


    The steward was not blind. Upon seeing the pearls and the green bamboo, she was able to guess what had happened.


    I shot a cold glance at the court lady beside me. I could tell that this mama didn''t like her, but in order to make things less serious, I said, "Hua Mu Jin, for my sake, let''s forget about this matter! "All of you should hurry up and pack up. There''s still a lot of work to be done outside!"


    With that, the mama in charge turned to leave.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin sneered and shouted, "All of you, stand on your horses!"


    With a furious roar, all of the palace maids were intimidated by Hua Mujiao''s shout and stood on the spot.


    Laughing softly, Hua Mu Jin stepped forward and moved her lips, "Momo, this matter really can''t be resolved today." Not to mention that I won''t give you face, even if the emperor comes here, I will cripple this person today! "


    "Flower Hibiscus, don''t give me face ¡­" The maid was about to open her mouth and curse angrily, but she was stopped by the Senior Servant Gui''s gaze.


    Raising her eyes to look at Hua Mujiao, the supervisor''s face darkened and said, "Hua Mujiao, although you have some status and background, as long as you stay in the laundry room for one day, you will become a lowly palace maid. You have even less right to make a move on anyone!"


    "Are you qualified? "Fine, I want to see if I have the qualifications to cripple her today!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao stepped forward, preparing to make another move against the palace maid. However, the palace maid hid behind the mama, afraid of hurting her, so Hua Mujiao didn''t know where to start.


    Suddenly, at this moment, a sharp voice sounded.


    "The imperial edict has arrived!"


    These three words stunned everyone.


    He swept a cold glance over all the court ladies. The eunuch stepped forward and stood respectfully in front of Hua Mujiao. He smiled and said, "Young Miss Hua, Your Majesty''s imperial edict. Please accept it."


    "I''m listening, go ahead!"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao did not intend to kneel down and receive the decree, the eunuch looked slightly embarrassed. However, when he recalled the emperor''s orders before he came over, he could only nod his head and sweep his eyes over all the other palace maids. When he saw them kneeling down, he unhurriedly spread out the imperial edict and began to read it.


    "I am under the blessing of the Heavens, summoned by the Emperor. We have now found out about the concealment of Imperial Consort Yu Chai, and you are still innocent. At the same time, the flower hibiscus is gentle and virtuous, cheerful and optimistic. The Royal Princess was actually framed by someone else, and that is why you have bestowed the identity of the Royal Princess upon her, bestowing upon her the title of "Empress Dowager", and bestowed her the position of "Hibiscus Asgard"! "


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, please accept the decree."


    After receiving the imperial edict, Hua Mujiao smiled at the eunuch, "Thanks, you''ve come in time."


    "This servant is terrified ¡­!"


    Then, Hua Mujiao looked at the mama and smiled, "Mama, I wonder if I have the qualifications to cripple the person behind you right now?"


    The mama kneeled on the ground, not raising her head as she softly replied, "Empress, your words are serious. You''re the master, so how are you going to punish this servant of the palace?"


    At this moment, the court lady had long since been frightened to the point that her entire body went limp when she heard the imperial edict. When she heard Hua Mujiao mention her, she became even more frightened.


    "Empress, please calm your anger. Empress, please spare my life, it is this servant who has eyes but does not recognize Mount Tai, it is this servant''s fault. May Empress let this servant go, this servant will never dare, never again, Empress ¡­"

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    Frowning, she pulled her skirt apart from the maid in disgust. Hua Mu Jin didn''t show the slightest bit of pity on her face.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, what happened?" At the side, the eunuch asked doubtfully.


    Turning her head to look at the eunuch, Hua Mujie took a while before asking, "Eunuch, I wonder, in the palace rules, what are the penalties for a palace maid who steals an imperial concubine''s property? Also, what are the sins of the palace maids for insulting and looking down on your concubines? "


    Although he didn''t know why Hua Mu Jin would ask such a question, the eunuch still replied respectfully, "In reply to the Empress, the palace official stole the staff and downgraded it to a lower class palace servant. If insulting and looking down on the imperial concubine is a heinous crime, then you can punish it yourself, esteemed wangfei. "


    In a split-second, the court lady was so frightened by the eunuch''s words that she fell limply to the ground.


    "Is that so? It''s that serious? "But Eunuch, since there''s no one by my side right now, what should I do with this staff?"


    After flattering her, the eunuch pointed to the eunuchs and palace maids waiting outside and said, "Empress, the emperor has personally chosen the palace maid to serve you. Do you think she''s satisfied?"


    Ye Zichen glanced outside, but Hibiscus vulgaris wasn''t very interested.


    Then, he said, "Since this is the case, sir, not only did this court lady insult and look down on us, but she also stole our mother''s remains. We will be punished according to our convictions, so let''s begin with the thirty canes."


    "Yes!" "Men, drag him out."


    At his father-in-law''s order, the eunuchs waiting outside came in and dragged the palace maid away.


    At this moment, only then did the court lady recover from her shock. She quickly knelt down and kowtowed, begging for mercy, "Esteemed wangfei, esteemed imperial concubine, I beg you, please spare this servant. I beg you, this servant really won''t dare to do this again. Esteemed wangfei, please spare my life ¡­"


    She coldly glanced at the maid, but there was only indifference in Hua Mujiao''s eyes.


    He turned around and looked at Pearl who was kneeling inside and shouted, "Pearl, come over here."


    Hearing these words, Pearl only raised her head in the beginning, and didn''t dare to move forward. However, after receiving Hua Mujiao''s stern gaze, she still stood up and walked over.


    "Just how did she bully you? Return it to me now."


    Seeing the swollen hands of the pearl, Hua Mujie''s heart ached. Letting the pearl deal with her body in its own way wasn''t too excessive. However, she did not intend to let this person go either.


    "Miss, I ¡­" Pearl, however, was timid.


    Although she had always known that Pearl was a coward, she still had a temper. Someone like Pearl would probably be bullied for the rest of her life, right?


    In an instant, the flower hibiscus decided to change the pearl character.


    "If I tell you to return it, you return it. This is an order!"


    Pearl still wanted to say something, "But, Miss ¡­"


    "Hurry up!"


    For the first time, Hibiscus Blossom used the stern look of a master and servant on Pearl, which made Pearl feel afraid of her, and she braced herself to step forward and lightly stepped on the maid''s foot.


    Hua Mujiao was almost amused by Pearl''s kick. With her strength just now, even ants wouldn''t be able to kill her, right?


    With a deep sigh, Hua Mujiao turned her head to look at the green bamboo that was still kneeling on the ground, "Green Bamboo, come!"


    "Yes sir!"


    The green bamboo was not as weak as Pearl. After hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, it immediately stood up, walked to the court lady, and ferociously stomped on her feet.


    "Ah ¡­"


    She cried out in pain, but the palace maid still lowered her head, hoping that Hua Mujiao would let out her anger and spare her life.


    "Alright, let''s drag it out."


    However, her plan was wrong. She seemed to have forgotten that Hibiscus vulgaris was not a person to be trifled with from the start of the laundry. She was also a person who would take revenge.


    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed wangfei, spare me, esteemed ¡­"


    After disposing of the head of the palace, Hibiscus vulgaris did not intend to let the rest of them, who had kneeled in the room and attacked Pearl, go away.


    "Green Bamboo, just now, someone made a move against you. If anyone dares to make a sound, drag them out along with your staff! "


    "Yes, Empress."


    Walking forward, the green bamboo showed no mercy, and every member of the palace slapped their own faces twice. In the end, he only managed to vent his anger after feeling pain in his palms.


    After the palace maid was caned, she was not able to escape her fate of being thrown into a cell.


    Arriving at the so called Hibiscus Temple and looking at the magnificent palace, even though it was a bit grand, it did not lose its elegance.


    After dispersing all the palace maids and eunuchs sent over by Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin only left the pearl and green bamboo by her side.


    After sizing up the green bamboo for a while, Hua Mujiao opened her mouth, "Green Bamboo, thank you for helping the pearl today. If it weren''t for helping her, you wouldn''t have been beaten to such a state."


    At this moment, although Pearl and Green Bamboo had been changed to palace maids, the bruise on their faces had not disappeared.


    Flower hibiscus could not help but feel some heartache.


    Green Bamboo immediately kneeled down. "Empress, you''re being too serious. Your servant just can''t bear to see that maid bully too much. Besides, we just arrived at the laundry yesterday, and Pearl helped your servant quite a bit. Your servant repays her kindness."


    "I know how to repay favors, and I have my own demeanor. In the future, you and Pearl can stay by my side. As long as you are sincere and sincere, I will treat you with my heart. "


    With the character of the green bamboo, Hibiscus fragrans didn''t hate it.


    "Thank you, esteemed Empress."


    "Get up. "By the way, why were you demoted to the laundry?" As for the green bamboo, Hibiscus vulgaris did not have complete trust.


    She rose to her feet and respectfully replied, "To reply esteemed wangfei, this servant served tea by esteemed wangfei''s side before. Because I accidentally broke esteemed wangfei''s beloved teacup, I was demoted to the laundry department."


    Smiling lightly, Hibiscus vulgaris continued asking, "Breaking a teacup is considered a crime?"


    "Miss, you don''t know, there are many rules in this palace. Breaking a teacup is a small matter in your eyes, but if you meet a master with a bad temper, it would be considered light for you to be sent to the laundry.


    Before Green Bamboo could explain, Pearl explained for her.


    "Well, at least I''m ill-informed." Helplessly shaking her head, Hua Mu Jin could only sigh. The class system of the ancient people really made people afraid.


    "Empress, you are already Empress Xi. It is not appropriate for you to wear this set of laundry. This servant will help you bathe and change your clothes."


    At this time, Green Bamboo suggested. It was better if she didn''t say anything. As soon as she said it, Hua Mu Jin lifted her arm and sniffed. After not having bathed for three days, her body really did stink a little.


    "But Pearl''s hands were injured, and I just fought Bai ¡­ Cough, the palace maids and eunuchs bestowed upon me by the Emperor have all been dismissed.


    Hearing this, Green Bamboo''s lips curved up into a smile. She stuck out her tongue playfully and said confidently, "Empress, please be at ease. Besides not being able to wash clothes, I can handle this sort of thing. However, Empress, this servant has a few words that I don''t know whether or not I should say. "


    "Go ahead."


    "Empress, the palace maids and eunuchs are divided up. Just now, those people were chosen for you by the Emperor. After you dismissed them, they could only do the most arduous and tiring work. Moreover, with such a large Jin Xi Palace, only Pearl and I are truly unable to manage it.


    The care that the green bamboo talked about did not only include the matter of attending to the flower hibiscus. There was also the cleaning of the entire Hibiscus Palace and the protection of the flowers and trees in the garden outside.


    After hearing these words, Hua Mujiao felt that Green Bamboo''s words made sense, so she agreed. But they are already gone, and it seems unlikely that they will come back one by one. "


    Suddenly, Green Bamboo seemed to take credit for this and said, "Empress, when this servant went to change clothes, I made them wait outside."


    This action of the green bamboo made Hua Mu Jin have a whole new level of respect for her, but at the same time, she had her doubts.


    One day in the Hibiscus Temple, Hibiscus Mutabilis took a bath and changed clothes. She looked around curiously, and could be considered to be familiar with the environment.


    She was annoyed when the eunuchs came to tell her that they were going to have dinner for the night.


    Although she didn''t eat much in front of Bai Zhan Ke, she still felt a little uncomfortable.


    Looking at the table full of delicacies in front of him, to Hua Mujiao, this could already be said to be a full banquet.


    He picked up his chopsticks and was about to move his chopsticks, but Pearl and Green Bamboo stopped him.


    "Empress, the emperor hasn''t arrived yet. According to the rules, you can''t touch the chopsticks yet."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao pouted in dissatisfaction, and sighed while holding her head with one hand, "When he arrives, I''ll probably starve to death!"


    "Who''s starving?"


    Right after Hua Mujie''s words, Bai Zhan''s voice arrived before his men.


    After giving her a white eye, Hua Mujiao opened her mouth and complained, "You said you can''t eat fast enough? If you grind like this and they don''t let me use my chopsticks, who will I starve to death to? "


    With a helpless smile, Bai Zhan Ke washed his hands in a silver basin carried by a palace maid. He sat down next to Hua Mujiao and said lovingly, "Alright, it''s my fault. If you get hungry in the future, you don''t have to wait for me, okay?"


    "That''s more like it!"


    Raising her eyebrows in satisfaction, Hua Mujiao couldn''t wait to pick up her chopsticks and start eating.


    Pearl, who was at the side, didn''t feel anything, but the green bamboo could no longer stand. It bent forward and whispered into Hua Mujiao''s ear, "Empress, according to the rules, each dish of yours can only be eaten with three chopsticks, you can''t eat too much."


    "Huh?"


    The green bamboo''s words made Hua Mu Jin speechless.


    "Only three chopsticks?" If there were so many dishes, wouldn''t it be a waste? Besides, what if there''s something I like to eat, then I''ll have to bear with it? Isn''t that suffocating me to death? "


    Hua Mujie''s words made Green Bamboo and Pearl secretly laugh, and even Bai Zhankai, who was sitting beside them, could only helplessly laugh while shaking his head.


    "All of you can leave. No need to wait on me."


    "Yes sir!"


    After everyone had left, Bai Zhan Ke picked up some food for Hua Mu Jin and said, "You don''t have to care about the details. If you like it, you can eat more."


    As for the love of Bai Zhan Ke, Hibiscus fragrans happily accepted.


    She was a glutton to begin with, not to mention a delicacy, how could she be in the mood to care about anything else?


    The corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth rose slightly as he looked at Hua Mu Jin, who was eating with relish. When she was almost done eating, she said in a low voice, "That Green Bamboo, even though it''s someone you wanted, you should still pay more attention to it."

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    Bai Zhan Ke''s sudden mention of the green bamboo made Hibiscus feel strange. "Do you think there''s something wrong with her?"


    He replied, "Zhang Quan De already told me, but I feel that this coincidence is not normal. I have ordered the Fallen Dust to be investigated, I think the results will come soon."


    The Zhang Quan De that Bai Zhan Ke spoke of was the eunuch that issued the decree this morning, and also the chief eunuch.


    "Thank you." These two simple words already contained all of Hua Mujiao''s gratitude towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    Even though her heart was separated from Bai Zhan Ke and she hated him for what had happened previously, she still remembered all of his good points in her heart.


    "Have you finished eating?" With a doting smile, Bai Zhan Ke took out his brocade handkerchief and wiped the oil stains on the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth.


    Hua Mujiao felt a bit awkward, and even felt a bit awkward. At first, she avoided him, but Bai Zhanji had one hand on the back of her head, making her act extremely intimate with the man in front of her.


    She hurriedly nodded and gave an embarrassed smile as she replied, "I''ve finished eating."


    Withdrawing his hand, Bai Zhan looked at Hua Mujiao with deep emotions, and said, "As the concubine now, you must remember some rules. If he made the slightest mistake, he would be caught by someone else without letting go. This harem is unlike any other place, so you have to be careful with your words, okay? "


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin instantly frowned.


    She didn''t need to say that she knew there were so many rules in the harem that they could scare people to death, but it was hard to be careful.


    "If you''re worried, why did you bring me in? Besides, I''m not a criminal if people don''t offend me. This is a principle that I have always followed. As long as those women of yours do not provoke me, I will pretend that they don''t exist. "


    "Worrying about you and being my woman are two different things."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words left Hua Mujiao at a loss for words. At this moment, she felt that this man, Bai Zhan Ke, was extremely difficult to deal with.


    Perhaps it was because she was tired, but Hua Mu Jin let out a yawn.


    Bai Zhan Ke saw this and asked, "Are you tired?"


    After hearing these words, Hua Mujiao nodded again and again, "Yes, I''m tired."


    "Alright, I still have something to take care of. Rest early, I''ll be back tomorrow." Clearly, Bai Zhan Ke had seen that Hua Mujiao wanted to chase him away, but he couldn''t say it out loud, so he had to give her a way out.


    "Alright, alright. Take care then. See you out."


    Seeing that she was about to leave, a smile blossomed on Hua Mujiao''s face, and she did not try to hide it at all.


    With a helpless smile, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head and left.


    "Empress, you sure are blessed. His Majesty doted on you so much that even this servant was jealous." In front of the dressing table, green bamboo for the flower hibiscus took out a simple hair hairpin, envious said.


    Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Hua Mu Jin forced a smile and said, "Is it a blessing or a curse, who can say for sure? If there''s nothing else, you can go down first. I don''t like people watching me when I''m sleeping. "


    According to the rules of the palace, when a concubine was sleeping, there must be a servant in the hall at all times, so that the concubine could listen if she needed anything.


    But Hibiscus vulgaris did not like this rule.


    "Empress, did this servant say something wrong to make you unhappy?"


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin''s expression was strange, the green bamboo carefully asked.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head. She got up, walked to the side of the bed and sat down, then asked, "Green Bamboo, how long have you been in the palace?"


    "In reply to the Empress, more than three years."


    "Hmm, not too long, but not too short either." Hua Mu Jin pondered for a while, then continued, "Remember, there are some things that shouldn''t be asked. Don''t say what shouldn''t be said, understand?"


    Green Bamboo bit its lips in grievance and nodded in response.


    "Go and get Pearl. I have something to ask her."


    "Yes, Empress."


    After carrying the basin out of the palace, Green Bamboo suddenly said to himself, "I thought I''d run into a good master, but it seems like it''s still a bit difficult to serve."


    A moment later, Pearl, hearing Green Bamboo''s message, arrived at the hall. She saw Hua Mujiao, holding a book, engrossed in a book.


    "Miss, do you need a servant?"


    Pearl''s voice caused Hua Mujiao to walk out of the book. Seeing her hand that was wrapped like a steamed bun, he couldn''t help but laugh. Your hand is full of good medicine? "


    Lowering her head to look, Pearl nodded and answered, "Yes, I''m going up. However, this servant''s left hand is not flexible enough, and I still have to get Green Bamboo to bandage this servant''s wounds. "


    "It''s good that you''re fine. The reason I called you here is to ask, I have been conferred the title of an imperial concubine, do I need to pay my respects to anyone? "


    Lifting her eyes, Pearl gave a serious thought before replying, "Miss, in fact, your position is very high. Except for paying respects to the imperial concubine and the empress dowager every day, there''s no need for you to have the same rank as yourself. On the contrary, we have to pay our respects to you every day to those nobles and others of lower status than you. "


    Frowning, Hua Mujie instantly found this troublesome.


    Although it wasn''t much different from what she saw on TV, there were countless women in the harem, and just a day of greeting would be over.


    "When does it usually happen?"


    "It won''t be more than ten minutes, but Miss, you can be at ease. Those noble and refined people will first pay their respects to the empress dowager and imperial concubine before coming to your place. If you find it troublesome, you can occasionally let them pass."


    Although Pearl had come from the imperial kitchens, she was still somewhat familiar with the rules of the imperial concubine palace. However, she was curious as to why Hua Mu Jin didn''t ask about the green bamboo. Logically speaking, the green bamboo should know something more than she did.


    "Hours? Isn''t that about six o''clock? Is it really necessary this early? "


    Mu Jin still had some understanding of the ancient flower forms, so she would wake up at around 5: 00 to 7: 00 AM. She really couldn''t bear it any longer.


    It was this point in the laundry room, and it was still like this ever since he was conferred the title of ''Consort'' ¡­


    "Miss, this is not considered early. The emperor has been in court for a long time, and the court is over. "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao finally knew that it wasn''t a good idea to be the concubine of a harem.


    "Alright, I understand. You can go and sleep. I have to go to bed early, and I still have to fight tomorrow. "


    With that, Hua Mujie fell into bed.


    Hearing the closed door, Hua Mujiao laid on the bed and stretched out a hand to look at the back of her hand. She suddenly whispered to herself, "I really want to play with my phone, I really want to watch TV, I really want to eat crayfish hotpot, I really want to ¡­"


    He was thinking too much, so much that as Hua Mujiao spoke, he fell asleep.


    The next day, the sky was just starting to brighten.


    "What time is it? Why haven''t I called your mistress up yet?" On the second day after the Concubine, if we go to see An Xi, maybe the imperial concubine will blame us. It''s really useless! "


    Mu Qiu''s angry shout woke Hua Mu Jin up. When she opened her eyes, Mu Qiu had already entered the hall.


    "I say, Big Sister Jin, quickly don''t sleep anymore. Get up so they can properly clean up your things. We won''t be able to make it in time to go to the Dew Palace to greet you." It''s not like you don''t know that the Empress Dowager doesn''t like you and me. "My good sister, please wake up quickly. Don''t look like you''re still in a coma, it''s a waste of your face."


    Mu Qiu didn''t forget to chatter non-stop like a monk reciting scriptures, causing Hua Mu Jin''s head to hurt.


    "Come on, don''t say anymore. Can''t I get up?"


    Originally, Green Bamboo and Pearl had called Hua Mu Jin several times, but they could only respectfully and quietly reply. As long as Hua Mu Jin ignored them, they could do nothing about it.


    Yet, she didn''t expect Mu Qiu to come ¡­


    After tidying up, the two walked side by side towards the Dew Palace.


    But when they arrived at the Dew Palace, they were stopped by the empress dowager''s men.


    "Esteemed concubines, the empress dowager and imperial concubines have official business to discuss with each other. I request the two empress dowager to wait here for the promotions."


    "See, the empress dowager''s obviously angry. At this moment, my concubines have long since gone back to their own homes. When the sun rises later, we''ll be able to bask them in the sun."


    However, Hibiscus vulgaris seemed to have nothing to do with it, yawning non-stop.


    "If you can''t treat, then don''t. I don''t have time to stay here and bask in the sun." "Let''s go and make up for it when we get back."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin turned to leave, but was held by Mu Qiu.


    "Aiyo, my good elder sister, you should just stop and rest. If you just leave like this, the empress dowager will definitely blame you. "Just be patient and wait. Don''t make people think that you''re relying on the emperor''s favor. Even the empress dowager doesn''t place you in her eyes, so you''ll suffer."


    Mu Qiu tried his best to persuade Hua Mu Jin, but she was afraid that if she went against the rules, she would be punished again.


    It could be seen that Mu Qiu had lived in the harem with care, but this wasn''t the way Hua Mujiao had to live.


    "Just blame me, it''s not like I didn''t come. Being blocked outside the hall, don''t tell me that I have to wait outside in the open for all to see? Am I stupid? "


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin pulled Mu Qiu and prepared to leave.


    Originally, Mu Qiu wanted to struggle free, but he couldn''t do anything as his strength wasn''t as great as Hua Mu Jin''s. He could only allow himself to be dragged step by step out of the Dew Palace by her.


    "Sisters, please wait!"


    They had only walked a few steps when a pleasant voice came from behind them. The two of them stopped and turned around.


    Outside the Dew Palace, Imperial Consort Ye Lai Xin faintly smiled. Her smile was noble and elegant.


    She turned her head to speak to the eunuch. "Eunuch, the empress dowager is tired and has already gone to sleep. There''s no need for your two younger sisters to have peace today. You can go in and take good care of the empress dowager."


    The eunuch bowed respectfully towards Ye La Xin before walking into the Dew Palace.


    Following that, Ye Yi Xin gracefully walked to stand in front of Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu.


    "Greetings to the imperial concubine, esteemed imperial concubine is extremely fortunate ¡­"


    Mu Qiu held onto the flower wood hibiscus as he blessed himself and paid his respects to Ye La Xin.


    Only, Hua Mu Jin rarely saluted, and her movements were slightly stiff.


    "You two little sisters don''t have to be so courteous, is this the little sister of Imperial Concubine Xi? When I saw you today, you looked even more beautiful than when I met you at the Harvest Pavilion. It''s no wonder that the Emperor dotes so much on you. "


    For some reason, Ye La Xin''s words made Hua Mu Jin envious.


    With a smile, Hua Mujiao replied, "Imperial Concubine is too kind. People always say that people rely on their clothes to saddle their horses. It''s just the contrast of fine and beautiful clothes."

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    "Sister is modest, how can a natural born beauty be compared to clothes? There probably aren''t many beauties like this little sister in the Huan Yue Country. "


    Ye La Xin kept praising Hibiscus Blossom. Not only was Hibiscus Blossom not happy, it was even a little strange.


    Everyone thought that after Bai Zhan Ke ascended to the throne, he would bestow the title of Queen to Ye Yi Xin. However, to everyone''s surprise, she only received the title of Imperial Consort.


    Furthermore, Ye Yi Xin didn''t seem to be dissatisfied with it at all.


    "Imperial Concubine, please honor me!"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t know how to respond to Ye Yi Xin''s praise, so she just stopped talking.


    However, if it was in the modern world, she would definitely nod and say, "You have good eyes."


    But at this moment, she had to try her best to keep a low profile.


    "My two younger sisters, Yonghe Hall has newly served tea. I wonder if you two younger sisters would like to go and have a taste?" With a smile, Ye Yi Xin sincerely invited him in.


    As the saying went, if one didn''t hit a smiling person, Ye Yi Xin couldn''t reject his invitation.


    Hua Mujiao originally thought it was troublesome, but she still nodded. "Chenqie should pay respects to the imperial concubine. It''s really an honor for chenqie to be invited."


    As Ye Lai Xin walked towards the Hall of Eternal Harmony, Ye Lai Xin spoke every word, but they were all insignificant words.


    However, Ye La Xin''s easygoing attitude naturally made Hua Mu Jin accept it without being on guard.


    Within Yonghe Hall, Ye Yi Xin sat in the main seat, while Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu sat in the seats on the left.


    "That''s right, little sister Xuanfei said a few days ago that she was sick, are you feeling better?"


    "Thank you for Imperial Concubine''s concern, but I''ve caught a bit of cold, so I''m fine." Mu Qiu replied respectfully.


    "However, Ye La Xin''s words have caught the attention of Hua Mu Jin." When did you get sick? "


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s question, Mu Qiu was slightly embarrassed. He smiled and said, "It''s just a minor illness, so you don''t have to worry."


    "The two little sisters are really close. In this harem, to have two little sisters having such a good relationship is truly rare." This makes me rather envious. "


    Seeing that Mu Qiu and Hua Mujiao were so concerned about each other, Ye Yi Xin faintly smiled, but there was a trace of bitterness in his smile.


    Hearing this, the two of them looked at each other but did not say anything.


    At this moment, the servant brought the tea over. Ye Laixin continued, "This is the tea from the Heavenly Light Nation. My two younger sisters, try it."


    Honestly speaking, Hua Mu Jin felt that the fact that Ye Yi Xin kept on mentioning the word ''tea tribute'' was rather ostentatious. However, from her tone and expression, it was hard to tell.


    He picked up the teacup and took a sip, feeling the refreshing sensation in his mouth.


    "Imperial Concubine, did this tea have mint leaves in it?"


    Hearing that, Ye La Xin smiled and said, "Sister''s mouth is really sharp. This mint is a product of the State of Tianzhao. This tea is also called mint tea. It is the most suitable for summer and summer."


    Ye Zichen nodded his head in agreement. However, she felt that not only was there mint leaves in the tea, but there was also something else mixed in it. She couldn''t tell what it was.


    "Imperial Concubine, chenqie''s father sent a message today saying that he wants to visit chenqie''s palace in the morning after court. I hope that imperial concubine will allow chenqie to leave first."


    Suddenly, Mu Qiu spoke.


    What she said made Ye La Xin feel that it wasn''t a big deal, but it caused Hua Mu Jin to be extremely astonished.


    "In that case, I shall not keep my sister. "However, I''m just too bored. It''s better for little sister Xifei to stay here and accompany me, okay?"


    With these words, Hua Mu Jin had no way to find an excuse to leave.


    He glared at Mu Qiu, as though he was saying that she didn''t care for her own interests.


    "Thank you esteemed imperial concubine, chenqie will take her leave."


    Before leaving, Mu Qiu even mischievously stuck out his tongue at Mu Jin. This made Hua Mu Jin speechless, as if she was deliberately finding an excuse to leave.


    "It can''t be that you feel bored staying here, Little Sister Xi?" Seeing that Hua Mu Jin''s expression wasn''t right, Ye Yi Xin tried asking.


    The corners of her lips twitched, but Hua Mujiao smiled unnaturally as she replied, "How could that be? Imperial Concubine is overthinking things."


    "Actually, I left my sister here because I had something that I wanted to ask you. I wonder if you would be so rude."


    Suddenly, Ye La Xin changed the topic. This puzzled Hua Mu Jin, but she was also somewhat interested to know what the imperial concubine, Ye La Xin, would ask her.


    "Imperial Concubine, please speak."


    "May I ask if younger sister knew His Majesty since she was young? Or perhaps, you met the Emperor when you were young? "


    Hua Mujiao raised an eyebrow at these words. Seeing how serious Ye Laixin was, she replied truthfully, "Reporting to Imperial Concubine, chenqie rarely goes out to piss and has never seen the emperor before, much less know him."


    In a split-second, Ye La Xin frowned. It was as if she was talking to herself, but it was also as if she was talking to Hibiscus vulgaris. She opened her mouth and whispered, "Then that''s strange. Why do they look so similar?"


    Similar?


    Hua Mujie remembered that when she had just entered the palace as an Elementary Scholar, Ye Lai had also said these words to her after welcoming her.


    "Imperial Concubine, what''s similar?"


    Ye Yi Xin looked up and smiled embarrassedly. She wanted to say something, but she hesitated. After a long while, he finally opened his mouth and said.


    "To tell you the truth, before the emperor ascended to the throne, I had just gotten married to the emperor. I saw a portrait in the emperor''s study, and although the person in the portrait was a girl around ten years old, it looked extremely similar to my sister, just like how you looked when you were young."


    Portrait? Flower hibiscus felt a headache.


    Before this, Shangguan Yi had said that there was a portrait of Blessings in his mansion that was very similar to his own, but it was a portrait of a grown woman.


    And today, Ye Yi Xin had once again mentioned that Bai Zhan Ke had a portrait that was similar to her own childhood, which made her a little dizzy.


    "May I ask if esteemed imperial concubine knows where this painting is now?" Hua Mujie suddenly asked, as if trying to figure it out.


    Shaking his head, Ye Yi Xin said apologetically, "I really don''t know about this. Perhaps it''s because His Majesty put it away." However, the Emperor dotes on your little sister so much. If your little sister were to be mentioned by the Emperor, perhaps the Emperor would let you have a look. "


    She took the initiative to ask Bai Zhan Ke. Hua Mujiao felt that she wouldn''t be able to do it.


    After chatting for a while longer with Ye La Xin, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t sit still anymore and found an excuse to leave.


    A palace maid walked out from the side after seeing Hua Mu Jin''s figure leaving. She stood next to Ye Yi Xin and asked, "Empress, why did you tell Grand Concubine Xi about the painting? "Is the Empress not afraid that it really is her?"


    Ye Yi Xin shook his head with a bitter smile.


    "You don''t understand. I just want to confirm if the person that has always lived in the emperor''s heart is her or not." If it was her, perhaps I wouldn''t have been able to win. But if it wasn''t for her, I still have a chance to win. "


    Apparently, the palace maid didn''t understand what Ye Yi Xin meant. But she still worried for Ye Yi Xin and continued, "Today, in the Dew Palace, this servant felt that the empress dowager wanted you to ascend to the throne. Since the empress has the empress dowager''s support, how could I not win?"


    He turned his head and looked coldly at the palace maid.


    Then, he said in a cold voice, "From beginning to end, what I wanted was not the throne, but the emperor! Moreover, the empress dowager''s intention is only to consolidate my loyalty, and I''m just a chess piece. "


    Hearing her words, the palace maid''s expression was full of guilt. She knew that she had poked the sore spot of her master, so she didn''t dare to say anything more.


    "That''s right, the tea just now ¡­" Suddenly, Ye Yi Xin''s face darkened as she asked.


    "Madam ordered me to place a small amount of mercury in Princess Xixi''s tea."


    Hearing the palace maid''s reply, Ye Yi Xin nodded in relief. "That''s good. I''m afraid that if I overdo it, her body will be in danger."


    "Empress, don''t worry. This servant has only slightly let it go. There shouldn''t be any problems." Furthermore, although the mercury is tasteless, this servant is afraid of being noticed. I have even added a few mint leaves to Princess Xi''s tea. "


    "Yes, I''m tired. Help me get in and take a rest."


    When they left Yonghe Palace, Hua Mu Jin initially wanted to head back to the Hibiscus Palace, but after thinking about how Mu Qiu had sold her out, she directly brought the pearl to Mu Qiu''s Eternal Music Palace.


    When they arrived at the palace, Hibiscus Blossom told the guards to keep silent and led the pearl towards the palace. The strange thing was, it was as if no one was around, not even the palace maids and eunuchs.


    Just as Hua Mujiao was about to push open the door to the palace, she was stopped in her tracks by the sound from inside.


    "Zi Chu, don''t tell me you''re blaming me for entering the palace? "You know, my father ¡­"


    "Qiu''er, I don''t blame you. I know you are forced to do this. But I''m afraid. What if the emperor favors you one day? What should I do? Also, if the emperor knew you weren''t a virgin, I''m afraid you''d ¡­ "


    Inside the palace, Mu Qiu was wrapped in a blanket as he leaned against a man''s chest. His young, womanly appearance was captivating.


    "Zi Chu, don''t worry." Whether it is my heart or my body, this life belongs to you. If the emperor really wants to force his way through, I''ll at most throw away this life of yours and protect your innocence. "


    "Qiu''er ¡­"


    Outside the hall, Hua Mu Jin was standing straight. Hearing something she shouldn''t have heard made her regret coming to the Eternal Music Palace.


    If she didn''t have the sudden urge to denounce Mu Qiu, she wouldn''t have come across this obscure matter that she shouldn''t have met.


    She turned her head and looked at the pearl that was standing slightly away from her. She was glad that she had allowed the pearl to stay away from her in order to prevent Mu Qiu from noticing.


    From Pearl''s expression, she could tell that she hadn''t heard anything.


    She turned around, preparing to leave quietly. However, Yi Yeyu suddenly asked in a low voice, "Miss, are you not going in?"


    "I suddenly feel uncomfortable and I don''t want to go in. "Let''s go back to the Moon Goddess Palace."


    Their voices were so soft that only the other party could hear them. From the looks of it, they seemed to be very careful, like thieves.


    However, just as they walked out of the Yongle Palace, Hua Mu Jin suddenly stopped in her tracks. As if they had made some great decision, they turned around abruptly, causing the guards of the Eternal Music Palace to be startled.

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    "Go report to your mistress, tell her that I''ve come."


    The two guards looked at each other in confusion, unable to understand what Hua Mujiao was playing at.


    He had told them to keep quiet at first, but now he was telling them to go and report back, as if he were playing a trick on them.


    "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and go!"


    With a shout, the guards hurriedly complied, as if they were afraid that Hua Mujiao would be angered and scolded. One of the guards ran into the Eternal Music Palace and stood inside it while shouting, "Imperial Concubine Xi has arrived ¡­"


    In the palace hall of the Eternal Music Palace, Mu Qiu and the man started to panic when they heard the guard''s announcement.


    "Hurry up, quickly put on your clothes and leave through the back door. Remember not to be discovered." Mu Qiu reminded the man as he got off the bed and put on his clothes.


    She was also very familiar with the speed at which she dressed, so she quickly dressed up.


    "Why is this hibiscus flower here?" "Could it be ¡­"


    "Stop talking, Big Sister Jin isn''t that kind of person. Come on, she should come in. "


    The man wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Mu Qiu. He hastily put on his clothes and jumped out of the window, disappearing without a trace.


    After tidying herself up, Mu Qiu smoothed her hair before sitting down at the table and waiting.


    "Creak ¡­"


    At this moment, the door of the palace was pushed open, and Hibiscus vulgaris led the pearl inside.


    "Mu Qiu, tell me, why did you sell me to imperial concubines? Just what benefits did she give you? You actually dared to sell your own sister, you''re so sad that you killed me, do you understand? "


    After stepping into the palace, Hua Mu Jin began to question him. It was as if what he had just overheard had never happened, and his expression was natural.


    Hearing this, Mu Qiu chuckled and said, "Why would Elder Sister Jin Jin come to me? So she''s here to denounce me?"


    As she walked closer and sat down, Hua Mu Jin didn''t forget to roll her eyes at Mu Qiu. "Isn''t that so? "You don''t know how awkward the atmosphere was just now between Imperial Concubine and I. I didn''t even know what to talk about with her, so I could only nod my head and say yes."


    Helplessly shaking his head, Mu Qiu stretched out his hand to grab onto Hua Mujiao''s wrist, shaking his head in a slightly spoiled manner. The imperial concubine was very nice, she was not only easygoing but also kind. Besides, she mentioned that she wanted to meet you alone yesterday, so I can''t refuse, can I? Just take it as if you were the only one to go greet Ann. Don''t be angry. "


    Shaking her head and sighing, Hua Mu Jin slightly calmed down and said, "The reason why I''m angry is because you didn''t inform me in advance, so that I can make preparations, no? It will also prevent me from being rude in front of Imperial Concubine. What if I get blamed? "


    "Big Sister Jin, you''re so smart, how could that be possible? Right, did the Imperial Concubine say anything after leaving you behind? "


    In order to prevent Hua Mu Jin from getting angry, Mu Qiu changed the topic.


    "Nothing much, just a chat. Only I feel like she''s playing a lute to a cow, and I don''t know how to answer her at all. "


    In an instant, Mu Qiu laughed once again.


    "Big sis Jin, you''re so funny, I really like you more and more." In this palace, it''s really my fortune to be able to get to know you. At the very least, it would bring me quite a bit of fun, so I shouldn''t be too bored. "


    "You think I''m the fruit of your happiness?" Mu Jin pouted and pretended to be unhappy.


    Hearing her words, Mu Qiu hurriedly explained, "No, no. You''re my good big sister, my good big sister."


    At Mu Qiu''s Eternal Music Palace, Hua Mu Jin didn''t stay for long.


    When she returned to the Hibiscus Courtyard, she tossed and turned about thinking about Mu Qiu, but she really didn''t know if this was considered to be a clandestine love affair. But to be honest, Mu Qiu didn''t willingly become an imperial concubine, so it could be said that she had ruined her life''s happiness in vain.


    She had once thought of confessing to Mu Qiu that she had overheard of her relationship with that ''son of a bitch'' before helping her escape from the imperial palace and leave Huan Yue with that man. However, she felt that she didn''t have the qualifications to handle this matter.


    After all, if they really could escape, they would have already fled before entering the palace.


    The more she thought about it, the more her head felt like it was about to explode.


    "What are you thinking? "So engrossed."


    Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded above her head. Hua Mujiao instantly regained her senses, and she was so frightened that her body shrank back.


    "Damn, you scared me to death! Why didn''t you let me know?"


    Right now, Hua Mujie felt a little guilty facing Bai Zhan Ke. As if she had done something wrong to him, she didn''t dare look straight into his eyes.


    Bai Zhan Ke felt wronged upon hearing that. After all, Green Bamboo had called for her just now, but she hadn''t responded.


    "I have already informed you. It''s just that you were too engrossed with your thoughts and didn''t hear anything. "This can''t be blamed on me, right?"


    Hearing that, Hua Mu Jin felt that it was a little wrong, but she still confidently said, "That''s because they reported it too loudly, what do you mean I didn''t hear it? Also, I don''t think I need to report anything to you. "


    "¡­"


    With regards to the unreasonable flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke was at a loss for words.


    He shook his head and smiled, "Mmm, you''re right. Have you eaten dinner? "


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke had compromised, Hua Mujiao was a bit pleased. She nodded. "You''ve eaten, haven''t you?"


    "Come with me, I''ll take you somewhere."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply, but grabbed Hua Mu Jin''s hand and dragged her out of the palace. Using their Qing Gong, the two of them disappeared into the darkness like two birds.


    "Where is the emperor taking the young miss?"


    Pearl asked the green bamboo by her side as she watched the two of them disappear.


    "Shh, don''t speak. Let''s pretend that the emperor and the Empress have already gone to bed." Hearing this, Green Bamboo stretched out his hand and placed a finger on Pearl''s mouth, telling her to say no more.


    "Let''s go, pack up, we''ll rest as well."


    "Oh!"


    The crescent moon hung high in the night sky, and stars twinkled all over the sky. They were like precious gems, making people unable to open their eyes. And in the middle of the night, there was a dense cluster of stars. It was as if they could see the Milky Way, and it was so close.


    "Damn, this is the first time I''ve seen such a beautiful night sky."


    On the lawn of a mountaintop in the western suburbs, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke were lying on their backs. It was originally a romantic scene, but Hua Mu Jin let out a ''Wah!'' sound, showing her vulgarity. However, it could still be considered ground gas.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, you really know how to find a place! Such a beautiful place, how did you find it?"


    Sitting up, Hibiscus vulgaris looked left and right. Aside from where they were at a patch of lawn, the lawn was surrounded by all kinds of flowers. Behind the flowers was a dense forest.


    It should be difficult for an ordinary person to find such a paradise.


    "When I was still a prince, because mufei''s status was low, I was often bullied by other royal brothers and sisters. She brought me to this place. After that, whenever I was in a bad mood, I would come here and look at the night sky. I also hope to meet her again here. "


    For the first time, Hua Mujie heard Bai Zhan Ke speak so many words at once.


    And the ''she'' he spoke of actually caused Hua Mujiao to be slightly unhappy in her heart.


    "Who is she? The woman you like? "


    Bai Zhan Ke sat up, and put his hand on Hua Mu Jin''s head with a smile. "Do you remember this place?"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t answer Hua Mu Jin''s question, instead, he asked a question that made Hua Mu Jin quite astonished.


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao''s face was slightly angry, "What bullsh * t are you asking me about? I''ve never been here before, how could I remember?"


    In a split-second, a hint of disappointment flashed through Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes. He then smiled and gently stroked Hua Mu Jin''s head. "It''s okay, there''s no hurry."


    Hua Mu Jin felt that there was something in Bai Zhan Ke''s words, which made her think of what Ye La Xin had said about the painting. However, even in the memories of the real Hua Mujiao, there was no memory of someone who grew up to know Bai Zhan Ke. This made her feel that she was a double who looked very much like the woman she loved.


    As she thought about it, Hua Mu Jin''s expression became serious and asked directly, "Bai Zhan Ke, do I look like the woman in your heart? So, I''m her double, right? "


    "His face turned dark in an instant." "No!"


    The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.


    "Hua Mu Jin''s lips curved into a smile, and his smile became somewhat stiff." "About that, thank you for bringing me to see such a beautiful night sky. There''s something I want to ask you, so you have to answer truthfully."


    In order to ease the awkward atmosphere between the two, Hua Mujiao changed the topic.


    "Go ahead."


    "Un, that''s right, that ¡­" As she said this, Hua Mu Jin choked, not knowing if she should ask.


    Bai Zhan Ke listened attentively. Seeing that Hua Mujiao seemed to want to say something, he asked, "What?"


    "If, ah, I say if, if, if your concubine in the harem were to do something to you, what would you do to them? Would you give me some white silk, poison wine, or something like that? "


    In a split-second, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes released a chilling aura as he stared at Hua Mu Jin.


    "Why are you staring at me? I didn''t do anything wrong to you. That''s not right, I was forced to be your concubine, alright? Even if I cheated, I must have found someone I truly love. "


    With that, Hua Mujie suddenly felt that something wasn''t right and continued, "That''s not right. Aiya, how can I say this? Just answer me, don''t look at me with that look just now, it makes me feel scared."


    "What do you mean by cheating?"


    Originally, he thought that Bai Zhan would be angry because she said ''cheating'', but he didn''t expect her to not understand what she meant by ''cheating''.


    "Don''t ask, answer my question first."


    After pondering for a long time, Bai Zhan Ke finally replied, "For the sake of the Royal Family''s face, they should be sent to the Cold Palace, but they shouldn''t die. Most of the women in the harem do not willingly become concubines, but rather chess pieces that are used for power and profit. "


    Staring at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao could actually hear helplessness in his tone.


    As an emperor, she never thought that he would have such a secular side to him. This made Hua Mujiao''s heart ache for him.


    "I can''t see that you''re quite reasonable. "En, not bad, the kid is worth teaching. This friend of yours, I, Mu Jin, will make it!"


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned. "Friend ¡­?"

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    "Yes, my friend. What''s wrong? Is there a problem? "


    Hua Mujiao obviously didn''t think that there was anything wrong with saying the word ''friend''. Instead, she raised her eyebrows, looking extremely serious.


    "¡­" Bai Zhan Ke''s face was dark, speechless.


    Suddenly, he leaned over, reached out his hand to grab the back of Hua Mujiao''s head, and kissed it ¡­


    Like a dragonfly touching the water lightly, Bai Zhan Ke left, then warned seriously, "Remember, I''m your husband, not your friend!"


    Hua Mujiao didn''t even have time to react to Bai Zhan Ke''s sudden sneak attack. After this kiss, not only did she not feel angry, but there was also a hint of happiness and shyness.


    Not only did Hua Mu Jin have the audacity to guess, could it be that she had already ¡­


    He suddenly shook his head and mumbled to himself, "Impossible, impossible, it''s impossible to be so fast ¡­"


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin suddenly shake her head and talk to herself, Bai Zhan Ke was a bit confused, but at the same time he felt that she was very cute like this, and he couldn''t help but smile.


    "Why are you laughing? What''s so funny? "Come on, let''s spar and see if my kung fu has improved!"


    Hua Mujie suddenly changed the style of the painting, and Bai Zhan Ke somewhat did not expect it. Although he could do a scale, he was afraid that he would hurt Hua Mu Jin. Just as he was about to shake his head and refuse, he saw Hua Mu Jin suddenly attack him.


    "The fact that he managed to dodge the attack infuriated Hua Mujiao even more." If you''re a man, then don''t hide. "


    "¡­"


    After seeing the night sky, Hibiscus vulgaris was exhausted and fell asleep immediately.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke covered her with his blanket and was about to turn around and return to the Heart Nurturing Palace when he suddenly changed his mind, took off his clothes and climbed onto Hua Mu Jin''s bed ¡­


    The next day, when Hua Mu Jin woke up, it was already late in the morning.


    "It''s over, it''s over, why is it that it''s already this hour ¡­"


    As soon as he got up, Hibiscus vulgaris saw the sun shining through the window and knew that it was getting late. Good afternoon. Can only good afternoon now?


    "Miss, you''re up?"


    At this time, Pearl came in carrying a basin of water. Seeing Hua Mu Jin sitting on the edge of the bed, she asked in puzzlement, "Miss, what''s wrong? Is he sick? "


    Placing her hands on her cheeks, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh and asked, "Pearl, is there any news from the palace asking for an afternoon''s rest?"


    "Puff ¡­"


    Pearl immediately laughed at Hua Mujiao''s words, put down the basin, and smiled. "Please tell me about this in the afternoon, but Miss, the Emperor ordered me today that you were too tired last night and sent someone to inform the empress dowager and imperial concubine. There''s no need to say hello."


    "What?"


    Hua Mujiao sat up straight, his face filled with doubt.


    "The entire palace knows that the emperor stayed at the Hibiscus Palace last night, so Miss doesn''t need to worry about this."


    With her eyes and mouth wide open, Hua Mujiao was obviously very surprised.


    "Say, did the emperor sleep here with me last night?"


    "Yeah."


    "¡­"


    It was no wonder that Hua Mujiao was surprised. Because she was really tired last night, she had always thought that after she fell asleep, she had returned to the Heartrecovery hall. Furthermore, she didn''t feel the presence of anyone when she slept last night.


    Unexpectedly, it actually ¡­


    "Has Big Sister Jin woken up?"


    Suddenly, Mu Qiu''s voice came from outside.


    "Reporting to the Empress, she''s already up and is currently washing up."


    "Open the door, I''ll go in and take a look."


    After the door opened, Hua Mu Jin looked at Mu Qiu, who had a meaningful smile on his face as he walked in, and continued to support his face with his hands as he sighed. Laugh, if you want to laugh then laugh out loud, don''t hold it back too much. "


    "Cough, I''m not laughing. "I''ve only heard that the gates to the Hibiscus Courtyard were almost broken through by those noble ladies, so I''ve come to take a look at this unique and unprecedented event."


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao turned to ask the pearl at the side.


    "Is there?"


    Pearl nodded as she replied, "In reply to the Empress, there are indeed quite a few noble ladies from the other palaces who came to pay their respects this morning. However, they were all sent back by Green Bamboo. This was also instructed by the Emperor."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao suddenly wanted to know, just how deep did she sleep, to the point that she couldn''t even hear a single sound.


    "How is it, my good sister? How does it feel to be worth a thousand gold in one hour of spring snack?" Mu Qiu leaned forward and whispered into Hua Mu Jin''s ear. It was obvious that Hua Mu Jin was teasing him.


    Turning his head, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you want to know? How about I tell the emperor tonight that he''ll be staying in your palace for the night? "


    Mu Qiu waved his hand and bluntly refused. "My good elder sister, please don''t. Please spare me. Besides, how can I compete with you, sister? "If it breaks our sisterhood, it won''t do any good."


    Hua Mu Jin knew why Mu Qiu rejected her, but she couldn''t expose him.


    Raising an eyebrow, Hua Mu Jin said teasingly, "Are you scared? "Hurry up and pour me a cup of water for my beloved concubine."


    "Yes, Empress!"


    He didn''t expect that Mu Qiu would so unexpectedly cooperate with Hua Mu Jin and actually pour him a cup of water.


    After Mu Jin finished drinking, she suddenly turned serious and said, "Mu Qiu, if you have any difficulties in the future, remember to tell me. I''ll definitely help you."


    It was obvious that Mu Qiu didn''t know why Hua Mujiao would suddenly say such words, but he still nodded his head in gratitude. "Yes, I will."


    "Empress, His Excellency Nan requests an audience."


    Suddenly, Green Bamboo walked in and reported.


    Nan Ge?


    "Send him in."


    "Yes sir!"


    When Nan Ge came in, Hua Mu Jin could roughly guess why he came here. But when Nan Ge saw Mu Qiu, he only paid his respects to Hua Mu Jin without saying a word.


    Seeing this, Mu Qiu also understood Nan Ge''s intentions. "Big Sister Jin Jin, I''ll leave first. I''ll come see you tomorrow."


    "Mm. Alright."


    After Mu Qiu left, Pearl and Green Bamboo also left.


    "The hairpin has been repaired?"


    "Yes sir!" As he said this, Nan Ge took out an exquisite box from his waist and handed it over to Hua Mujiao.


    "Although it has been repaired, the Empress''s Blood Coralline hairpin is the highest grade of Blood Coral and is nourished from human blood. Therefore, the hairpin still seems to have some flaws." This subordinate has done something unfavorable, so I hope that the Empress will punish me. "


    "Punishing my ass, take back your master''s and servant''s thoughts. I am already very grateful that you helped me fix it. If I were to punish you, wouldn''t I become a vile woman who doesn''t repay kindness?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin opened the box. The hairpin glinting in a blood-red light was somewhat dazzling.


    He stretched out his hand and picked it up. Hua Mujiao looked at it and confirmed that there were indeed some flaws in the fracture, but it did not hinder him. Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin''s finger touched the spot that was broken, and then he was stabbed.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    A drop of fresh blood dripped onto the hairpin, and the hairpin seemed to be drinking blood, sucking up all of Hua Mu Jin''s blood.


    "Empress, are you alright?"


    Nan Ge asked worriedly. Initially, he wanted to take a look, but due to his identity, he stood in place.


    "It''s fine. You just said that this Blood Coral hairpin was formed from human blood. Is that true?" Holding her finger, Hua Mu Jin asked as she observed this strange hairpin.


    "In reply to the Empress, yes. However, I heard that top quality blood corals have intelligence and will recognize a master. As long as it determines who is the master, even if it were to fall into the hands of someone else, it would be able to sell for a high price on the black market.


    "So godly?"


    Listening to Nan Ge''s explanation, Hua Mu Jin didn''t believe it at all.


    Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he got up and walked to the cabinet by the side and opened it. He then took out a box from the cabinet.


    He placed the box on the table and took out the Blood Coral Jade Pendant that he stole from the Treasure Vault. When he held it in his hand, both the jade pendant and the hairpin emitted a blood-red light.


    Nan Ge, who was standing not too far away, was shocked as he hurriedly said, "Empress, this jade pendant and the hairpin should be a pair. However, Nan Ge, who was standing not too far away, was shocked as he said," Empress, this jade pendant and the hairpin should be a pair.


    Looking up, Hua Mu Jin was even more shocked, "There''s such a move?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujie felt that this jade pendant and hairpin might be able to solve the mystery of her ancestry. Even if it wasn''t for her sake, she should have done a thorough investigation for the flower hibiscus that had lent her her body.


    "Nan Ge, go tell your master that I am going out to the palace today. Whether he agrees or not, this matter is decided. "By the way, help me prepare a carriage. I''m going to visit the General''s Mansion."


    "¡­"


    This was the first time that Nan Ge had seen the domineering nature of the flower, Mu Jin. But somehow, he felt that it was not bad.


    "Yes, your subordinate will take his leave."


    After lunch, Hua Mu Jin took the medallion that Nan Ge gave her and left the palace. As for the carriage outside the palace, Nan Ge had already prepared it long ago.


    However, when she approached the carriage, she discovered that the people driving the carriage were Luo Chen and Nan Ge. In an instant, Hua Mu Jin had a bad premonition.


    He opened the curtain of the carriage and saw Bai Zhan Ke sitting inside with a serious expression on his face.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, are you a stalker?"


    "I happen to have something to discuss with the general after leaving the palace. I''m not following him, I''m following him in the open!"


    "¡­"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke speak with a serious face, Hua Mu Jin rolled her eyes and turned to look at Luo Chen and Nan Ge, "Both of you, drag your master back!"


    Shrugging his shoulders, Luo Chen spread out his hands, "Miss Hua, your subordinate is unable to do so!"


    "¡­"


    Helpless, in the end, the flower hibiscus still fight with Bai Zhuan ride the horse carriage to the general''s mansion.


    When Shangguan Yi saw the hibiscus, she welcomed it with great enthusiasm. She wanted to pull the hibiscus away, but Bai Zhan Qi blocked her with a flash.


    "Ouch, this is really sour. It makes me sad to be protected like this. "


    "Hearing Shangguan Yi''s coquettish voice, both Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin shuddered at the same time." When this man started acting coquettishly, it seems like there really is nothing for a woman to do. "


    "May I ask if the emperor and Imperial Concubine Xi have something important to order this subject to do at the same time?"


    In the main hall of the general''s manor, Shangguan Yi blocked out all the servants, leaving only the five of them behind.


    "He''s here to join in on the fun, just ignore him. I''m too lazy to beat around the bush. You previously said that there was a portrait that was extremely similar to me in your residence. Take it out and let me see how much it looks like.

 C61

    Hua Mujiao had come to the General''s Estate to handle this matter, so she had no intention of wasting time with Shangguan Yi. Furthermore, he had also begged him to come and take a look at the portrait and see if it was related to him. There was no need to conceal his identity.


    "This general likes honest people. Wait a moment, I''ll go get them."


    Patting the armrest of the chair, Shangguan Yi stood up and went to get the portrait.


    "What portrait?" "Why didn''t I know about this?" Bai Zhan Ke asked Hua Mu Jin in a slightly jealous tone. He didn''t know about her.


    "Why should I tell you? "It''s not like you''re me or anything ¡­"


    Thinking that Bai Zhan Ke was concealing something from him, ''Jin Xi'', Hua Mu Jin was infuriated. Furthermore, she hadn''t asked him about the painting.


    "I''m your husband!"


    "Yes, yes, yes, you are. No one said you are not. Do I even need to act coquettishly towards you? "My husband, I want to hug you. I want to hold you high up ¡­!"


    "Hugging is fine, what do you mean by holding her high?" Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Bai Zhan Ke to take it seriously.


    The next second, Bai Zhan Ke stood up from his chair and walked over to Hua Mujiao. He didn''t care about the shock and astonishment of Luo Chen and Nan Ge who were standing behind him, and directly carried Princess Hua Mujiao in his arms ¡­


    "What are you doing?" Was he sick? "Let me down, I still want you to be shameless."


    Looking at Nan Ge and Luo Chen, Hua Mu Jin was extremely embarrassed.


    "Aren''t you going to hug him?"


    Bai Zhan Ke couldn''t understand why Hua Mujiao was so angry, it was just like a woman''s heart and an endless sea of books, hard to understand.


    "Didn''t I just go and get a portrait? Is there a need for the two of you to act like a couple here? "Show off, go back to your palace, show off, and then you''ll be upset."


    Hua Mujiao, who was already embarrassed, blushed even more when she saw Shangguan Yi return with the portrait.


    If there was a hole in the ground, she would have dived in.


    "Let me down for business!"


    After patting her back twice, Hua Mujiao jumped out of her embrace and went forward to snatch the portrait from Shangguan Yi''s hands. She wanted to open it up to take a look, but to her surprise, it wasn''t as tall as the portrait.


    "Luochen, come over and take it."


    "Yes, mistress!" Luo Chen pursed his lips and smiled. His teasing made Hua Mu Jin glare at him fiercely.


    When he opened the portrait, Hua Mu Jin looked carefully at the woman on the painting. Her expression and appearance were extremely similar to his. The only thing that did not resemble her was their temperament.


    Clearly, the woman in the portrait was of a delicate type.


    "It''s not you in the portrait."


    After observing for a long time, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly said something that made Hua Mujiao look at him in surprise.


    "How do you know it wasn''t me? This is obviously so similar to me, how do you know? "


    "Feel!"


    Although Bai Zhan Ke only replied with two words, his feeling was right. Hua Mujiao also felt that the person in the portrait, should not be him.


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, the feelings are so deep inside that I can even tell with a single glance. Let''s see if you can find a few people to change their appearances tomorrow to distinguish who''s real and who''s real."


    Shangguan Yi''s words contained a hint of bitterness, which made Hua Mu Jin a bit interested.


    "Shangguan Yi, why are you being so stupid?" Just like who took your woman, you can already brew a few pots of vinegar. "


    As if stabbed in the heart, Shangguan Yi glared at Hua Mu Jin, but didn''t speak again.


    However, Hua Mujiao''s words caught Bai Zhan''s attention, and he shot a warning look at Shangguan Yi.


    "Can you not glare at me with such tacit understanding? "You can show off, but you have to consider me, Luo Chen and Nan Ge as three of you alone. Do you know how you feel?"


    "I still understand the sorrow of a bachelor dog." Hua Mu Jin nodded, indicating his position.


    "What dog?" Shangguan Yi''s eyes widened.


    "You''re single! You''re all called single dogs!"


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi was displeased. "I''m a three foot tall man, not even a dog. Don''t compare me to an animal."


    "What happened to the dog? "Dogs are very intelligent, alright? There are some people in this world who are not even as good as dogs." Hibiscus fragrans is a dog lover, heard Shangguan Yi said the dog is an animal, heart that anger ah.


    "Can''t you see the portrait? Hurry up and put it away if you don''t want to see Luo Chen."


    However, Shangguan Yi had no choice but to surrender.


    Just as Luo Chen was about to put away the portrait, Hua Mu Jin looked again. Suddenly, she seemed to have found something and shouted, "Wait, don''t move."


    He stepped forward and carefully looked at the picture of the girl with her hair tied up. It was so fine that even the hairpin had been drawn on it.


    After carefully looking through it, Hua Mu Jin frowned. She then took out a box from her waist and compared it with the Blood Coral hairpin inside. To her surprise, the hairpin was exactly the same as the hairpin.


    "Could this painting be my mother?"


    "What did you say?"


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi stood up, comparing the hairpin on the portrait with the hairpin slightly revealed, it was exactly the same as the hairpin on Hua Mujie''s hand.


    "Why is your mother''s portrait in my father''s hands?"


    "You''re asking me how should I know?" Hua Mujiao couldn''t wait to say something to Shangguan Yi.


    "Maybe they know each other."


    Bai Zhan Ke spoke up softly from the side.


    "How do you know?" At the same time, Hua Mu Jin and Shangguan Yi asked in unison.


    "I guessed."


    "Tch, crap!" The two of them spoke at the same time.


    "Why did you imitate me?" Unsatisfied that Shangguan Yi was the same as him, Hua Mujiao glared angrily at Shangguan Yi.


    "I wanted to ask why you imitated me!" He turned back in displeasure. At this moment, the two of them had very similar personalities.


    Seeing the tacit understanding between the two, Bai Zhan Ke''s heart was filled with jealousy. He said coldly, "Maybe the two of you might be half a father and half a mother."


    "Anyone who wants to be in the same family as him is sick!"


    "Who wants to be her half child? You must be crazy! "


    "¡­"


    Even they themselves felt that the tacit understanding between the two of them was somewhat inconceivable. But he still couldn''t get his face down. He glared at each other and turned his face away.


    "Shangguan Yi, do you want to ask Madame?" Bai Zhan Ke suggested.


    Shaking his head helplessly, Shangguan Yi sat back on the chair and said, "I''ve asked countless times. Although I could tell what my mother knew, ever since my father passed away, she didn''t want to talk about my father ever again."


    "Oh right, I also have a jade pendant. It should be a pair with a hairpin."


    Suddenly, Hua Mujie thought about the jade pendant and took it out.


    Seeing the jade pendant, Shangguan Yi stood up again and took the jade pendant from Hua Mujie''s hands. She looked at it and said, "This jade pendant belongs to my father."


    "Are you sure?"


    "Sure. When I was young, I saw father always carrying me around. Where did you come from?"


    Being asked by Shangguan Yi, Hua Mujiao glanced at Bai Zhan Ke from the corner of her eyes, gave an awkward smile, and lightly coughed, "Ahem, I didn''t mean to. If you are sure that the jade pendant belongs to your father, that would mean that your father and mother have a story. "


    "So you''re really my sister?" Shangguan Yi couldn''t believe it, but she didn''t seem willing to accept it either.


    And Shangguan Yi''s expression made Hua Mujiao disgusted. She rolled her eyes at him and replied in a disapproving manner, "Do you think I care? Don''t jump to conclusions so early. Besides, I don''t know who my mother is. If they were really together, then why would my mother give birth to me in Shang Shu Manor? What was your father doing? Abandoning his wife and children? "


    "How would I know!?" Furthermore, my father has already been dead for eighteen years.


    Shangguan Yi''s words threw Hua Mujiao into a state of confusion.


    If he had been eighteen years old and Shangguan Yi''s father had been dead for eighteen years, he might not have been born to Shangguan Yi''s father.


    Also, who was her mother? Why would he be the only one left in Shang Shu Manor? And why did she die after giving birth to him?


    A series of doubts caused Hua Mu Jin to feel a headache.


    "Mistress, Empress, General, perhaps this subordinate knows a little about it."


    Suddenly, Nan Ge respectfully opened his mouth.


    In a split-second, Hua Mu Jin''s spirit was roused, and she hurriedly asked, "Quickly tell me, what do you know?"


    "Reporting to the Empress, this Subordinate was born in the Southern Kingdom, and this Blood Coral is unique to the depths of the Southern Kingdom. Every ten years, a blood coral would grow at the bottom of the sea. Often, the fishermen would venture into the sea to obtain the blood coral, but most of them would never return. Perhaps we might send someone to the Southern Kingdom to investigate and find some clues. "


    "The Southern Kingdom? Isn''t the Southern Kingdom growing red beans? " She remembered that that was what the poem said. The red beans gave birth to the Southern Kingdom!


    "Empress, you are joking. The Southern Kingdom has a lot of things that other countries do not have. Furthermore, although the Southern Kingdom is small, there are many military generals and it is easy to defend and difficult to attack.


    NanGe explained in a serious manner. This caused Flower Hibiscus to yearn for the Southern Kingdom.


    "If that''s the case, then I should really take a look at the Southern Kingdom!"


    "What are you looking at? Go back to the palace!"


    Hua Mujie had just begun to dream of the Southland, but she was suddenly grabbed by Bai Zhan Ke, who pulled her directly out of the General''s Estate and tossed her onto the carriage.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, what''s wrong with you?!"


    Staring angrily at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao was enraged by his sudden action.


    "You will never leave my side without my permission!"


    "..." Something''s wrong! "


    When she returned to the palace, it was already quite dark. Because she had lost her temper with Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin returned to her own palace, and even shut the door on Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Empress, you''ve finally returned. The empress dowager sent word that she wanted you to come over. The empress dowager''s men had already come twice. This servant really couldn''t hide it anymore, so she sent someone to tell the empress dowager that you and the emperor had left the palace. But the empress dowager said to tell you to come over when you get back. "


    As soon as he entered the Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple, the green bamboo hurriedly walked forward and said.


    Frowning, Hua Mu Jin had a bad premonition.


    "Did she say what the Empress Mother wanted me to do?"


    Hearing that, Green Bamboo shook his head, "No." Empress, should we tell the Emperor? "

 C62

    Glancing at the green bamboo, her words made Hua Mujiao feel that in the eyes of others, she was a person who could only survive in this palace by relying on the support of a White War Grail.


    However, she could also see that Green Bamboo was truly worried for her.


    "No need, I''ll go and change my clothes first. In a while, come with me to the Dew Palace."


    "Yes, Empress."


    After changing into the palace''s concubines and changing into her makeup, she purposely had Green Bamboo dress up for her.


    "Empress, you''re so beautiful ¡­!"


    Looking at the flower wood hibiscus dressed up in the bronze mirror, Green Bamboo could not help but sigh emotionally.


    "Of course. If xiaojie doesn''t mind dressing up, there is no one in this palace that can match up to you in terms of how beautiful you are."


    At the side, Pearl heard the green bamboo''s sigh, as if the one being praised was her, and was extremely complacent.


    "Stop talking, let''s go!"


    Hua Mujiao brought the green bamboo and headed towards the Dew Palace. Although she didn''t know why the empress dowager had summoned her, she had a bad premonition. However, she wasn''t timid by half.


    As they were approaching the Dew Palace, someone suddenly called out to them.


    "Little Sister Xi Fei, please wait a moment."


    The person who stopped her was none other than Ye Lai Xin.


    "It''s already so late, why is the imperial concubine here?" If he guessed correctly, although the Palace of Endless Peace wasn''t far from the Dew Palace, it was impossible to pass through this path no matter where one went from the Palace of Endless Peace.


    It was illogical for Ye Laixin to appear here.


    With a faint smile, Ye Yi Xin was supported by a palace maid as he said, "To tell you the truth, little sister Xi Fei, I''ve been waiting here for little sister Xi for a long time."


    Hua Mu Jin''s lips curved into a smile as she pretended to be flustered. "Chenqie is terrified, to actually make the imperial concubine wait. It''s chenqie''s fault. I don''t know what business the esteemed imperial concubine has waiting for chenqie? "


    "Actually, it''s not that big of a deal. It''s just that when the empress dowager announced that you were going to the Dew Palace, she was a little worried, so she wanted to remind you in advance." Speaking of which, I am indeed a bit nosy. "


    Ye Yi Xin knew that Hua Mu Jin didn''t have a good impression of him. Although they weren''t enemies, they couldn''t be friends.


    In particular, she hated that face of Hibiscus vulgaris.


    "It is chenqie''s good fortune that I am indebted to Imperial Concubine''s memory. Hearing esteemed imperial concubine''s words, could it be that imperial concubine knows what the empress dowager wanted with her concubine? "


    Hua Mujiao found it harder and harder to like this woman as he looked at her.


    Although she looked weak and kind, enough to make countless people think that she was harmless, Hua Mu Jin didn''t know why, but he felt that she wasn''t as simple as she looked on the surface.


    Perhaps her weakness and kindness were just a disguise?


    "The empress dowager announced that you went to the Dew Palace simply because your younger sister was doted on by the emperor. She wanted you to persuade the emperor to go to another palace. That''s all." However, this is just my guess, so you don''t need to take it to heart. After all, at this very moment, little sister, you have no fear. "


    The reason why Hibiscus Blossom made Green Bamboo dress up for her was because she felt that a woman would be filled with confidence after putting on makeup. She also wanted to inform the empress dowager that she was the only one that had gained the love of the empress dowager, and that it was because she had the capital to be the sole pet!


    "Write esteemed imperial concubine''s reminder. It''s getting late, chenqie will go to the Dew Palace first."


    As she said this, Hua Mu Jin nodded towards Ye La Xin, gave her a bow, and then left.


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin''s departing figure, Ye Yi Xin sighed and helplessly shook his head.


    "Empress, this Empress doesn''t seem to appreciate your kindness. Since she doesn''t appreciate it, why try to rope her in?" This servant feels that even if she is doted upon by the emperor right now, she has still offended the other emperors in the imperial harem. Her good days won''t last for long. "


    Staring at the palace maid coldly, Ye Yi Xin said with an ice-cold tone, "Shut up!" What do you know? "


    The palace maid lowered her head and took two steps back after being scolded by Ye Yi Xin.


    Within the Mushroom, Hibiscus Blossom greeted the empress dowager, but couldn''t see any signs of wanting her to wake up even after a long time. However, the posture of this blessing caused Hua Mujie to feel very uncomfortable, so he decided to get up on his own.


    "Did This Dowager tell you to wake up?" Seeing this, the empress dowager raised her eyes and asked coldly.


    "Calm your anger, Empress Dowager. Yesterday, His Majesty lived in the Hibiscus Courtyard, and chenqie didn''t prepare any extra bedding. In order to take good care of the emperor, she caught a cold." Your Majesty has already promised me that chenqie need not bow to anyone, but chenqie feels that in front of the empress dowager, chenqie should be bowing even if she''s terminally ill. "


    Hua Mujie''s words were quite reasonable. Not only did he reveal that he had been doted upon by Bai Zhankai, he even used his words to gag the empress dowager.


    "Hmph, what a sharp tongue!" With a cold snort, the empress dowager''s expression grew even worse.


    "I owe it to the empress dowager for her praise, but chenqie dares not accept it."


    With a slight smile, Hibiscus Blossom seemed to be fully prepared to face the empress dowager.


    After a long while, the empress dowager suddenly shot a glance at Qin mama who was standing by the side. Qin mama understood and turned around to quietly instruct the palace maid to bring a chair for Hua Mujiao.


    "Sit down, you have nothing important to discuss with This Dowager. "Qin mama, serve some tea."


    The empress dowager suddenly bestowed a seat, which surprised Hua Mujie. From the looks of it, it seemed that he was going to entertain her.


    "Empress Dowager Xie."


    Sitting on the chair, Hua Mujiao watched as the palace maid brought her tea, but she had no intention of drinking it.


    "What is it? Don''t dare to drink it? There''s no poison in this tea! " The empress dowager''s voice was tinged with mockery.


    However, Hua Mujiao only pursed his lips and smiled. "The empress dowager''s joking, chenqie isn''t thirsty at all. I absolutely don''t doubt that the empress dowager will poison chenqie." Moreover, the empress dowager couldn''t possibly poison it, right? "


    In response to her question, Hua Mu Jin''s expression seemed very calm.


    In a moment Her Majesty began to examine the flower hibiscus carefully. Even so, it was clear that he was disgusted with the flower hibiscus.


    "I heard that you left the palace today?"


    "Yes sir!"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin replied without concealing anything.


    This made the empress dowager a little surprised, before she asked, "I presume you don''t know the rules of this harem. Don''t mention that the harem''s concubines aren''t allowed to leave, even if there are special circumstances, you still have to ask This Dowager for permission." Do you know what it is to leave the palace without permission? "


    Her sharp gaze met the empress dowager''s eyes, but Hua Mujiao''s gaze was exceptionally resolute.


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, chenqie really doesn''t know this rule." But since the empress dowager knew that chenqie had left the palace, she also knew that she had left together with the emperor. As a member of the Emperor, if chenqie doesn''t even obey the orders of the Emperor, then wouldn''t she be sentenced to death? "


    Hua Mujiao pulled the empress dowager and Bai Zhan Ke directly onto the surface to make a comparison. This made the empress dowager''s face darken in an instant.


    Anyone should have heard what Hibiscus Blossom meant, and the Empress Dowager was no exception.


    "You mean, the Emperor''s orders are nothing compared to asking permission from This Dowager?"


    "I don''t dare, chenqie didn''t intend to do that."


    Although he said he didn''t dare to say it, he could see this meaning from Hua Mujiao''s smile.


    "Flower Hibiscus, I''ve really underestimated you!"


    Raising an eyebrow and smiling back, Hua Mu Jin didn''t reply.


    But in her heart, Hibiscus Blossom kept speculating on the empress dowager''s true intentions in announcing her arrival. She knew very well that it would definitely not be as simple as a verbal battle between two people.


    However, Hua Mu Jin was still unable to see through her intentions.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Suddenly, at this moment, the chair that Hua Mujiao was sitting on was broken from the pain, and she didn''t expect it to be like this. She didn''t even have time to prepare before she fell to the ground in a sorry state.


    "Empress, are you alright?"


    Green Bamboo, who had been waiting at the side, quickly reacted. He went up to help Hua Mu Jin up, and asked with concern.


    He lowered his head to look at the broken chair''s legs. Apparently, someone had used some sort of trick on them. She abruptly turned her head to look at the empress dowager, causing Hua Mujiao''s gaze to turn ice-cold.


    As for the empress dowager, she pursed her lips with a cold smile and faked a question at Qin mama. "Senior Servant Qin, what''s going on?" Why did this chair have a broken foot? Hurry up and order people to pack up, and bring back a good chair! "


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, this old servant doesn''t know either. Maybe it''s the new court lady who brought in the bad ones. This old servant will go down and punish them now."


    "No need!"


    Seeing the master and his servant''s terrible acting, Hua Mujiao stood up and called out to Qin mama.


    However, she hadn''t expected that the empress dowager, a woman who had once been the mother of the world, would play such a low-class trick. What was his motive? To humiliate her?


    If it was, then it could really be done by such a low-level method.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, chenqie is fine, there''s no need to punish those from the palace. Your concubine has always thought that her trip was unfavorable and that she was bullied by a pig. Since that''s the case, why bother making a fuss about it with an animal? "


    Obviously, everyone was well aware of who the dog that Hua Mu Jin was referring to.


    "Impudent!" As a concubine, you actually dare to speak such vulgar words. Do you want to deliberately embarrass the imperial family? Someone come, slap This Dowager''s face! "


    The Empress was suddenly angry, as the flower hibiscus had expected.


    Seeing the two palace maids walk towards her, Hua Mujiao shot a disdainful glance at them. When the palace maid raised her hand to slap her face, Hua Mujiao directly grabbed onto the palace maid''s wrist, and violently threw the palace maid away.


    "How dare you!" Hua Mu Jin, you dare to make a move against my people, are you rebelling? "


    She looked coldly at the empress dowager on the phoenix chair. Hua Mujiao smiled coldly and opened her mouth to speak. "Esteemed empress dowager, since both you and I dislike each other, why put on an act? Furthermore, this is the Dew Palace, and there are no outsiders present.


    "It''s the opposite, it''s the opposite! Senior Servant Qin, hurry and call the imperial guards! Imperial Concubine Xi has gone mad, Imperial Concubine Xi has gone mad ¡­"


    Seemingly completely mad at what Hua Mujiao had said, the empress dowager and Senior Servant Qin continued to put on an act that was difficult to continue watching.


    When she saw that Qin mama was about to go out and summon her guards, Hua Mujiao immediately flipped over and placed herself in front of her, before ferociously kicking her far away.


    "Flower Hibiscus, you''re courting death!"


    While twisting her neck, Hua Mujie let out a crisp sound from the joints of her neck, then raised her head and smiled brilliantly.


    "Who''s looking to die, Empress Dowager, why not give it a try?"


    At this point, the empress dowager had already walked out of her act. She glared angrily at Hua Mujiao and said, "Indeed, women with the surname Hua are extremely loathsome!"

 C63

    "What did you say?"


    The empress dowager''s words made Hua Mu Jin instantly notice something as she asked coldly.


    However, the empress dowager didn''t have the slightest intention of telling her, only saying, "Hua Mujiao, originally Yu''er said that you could still be used as a woman, but in This Dowager''s view, other than having an enticing fox like appearance, you really have no value at all."


    "It is not up to you to decide whether or not you want to use them. So what if she was beautiful? She could still be considered a capable person! "Actually, I quite sympathize with you, empress dowager. Not only did you serve with others, you couldn''t even get your own husband''s heart. Even getting pregnant with Bai Ling Yu had to use all sorts of methods to get the late emperor''s only favor."


    These were the flowers and hibiscus when the two old palace maids overheard it while they were still at the laundry department.


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao could already feel how much anger the empress dowager had. However, she did not intend to give up.


    "As a woman, she''s so pathetic that she could be a widow for a lifetime. It''s really pitiful!"


    "Hua Mu Jin, shut up!" Do you believe that This Dowager can immediately kill you!? "


    The empress dowager couldn''t sit still any longer, as if she''d been stabbed with pain. Her hatred for Hua Mu Jin intensified, and her eyes were staring fixedly at Hua Mu Jin, as if she wanted nothing more than to hack her into a thousand pieces.


    Laughing lightly, Hua Mu Jin calmly brushed her hair, "Cut? Does the empress dowager have any reason to execute me? "


    "This is disrespectful to This Dowager. It''s enough to call a cut!"


    Originally, the empress dowager hadn''t left behind many court ladies in the Dew Palace because she had wanted to put some pressure on Hua Mujiao to make him yield directly to her. But she didn''t expect that she underestimated the fact that Hua Mujiao knew martial arts.


    That was why he allowed Hua Mujiao to act so arrogantly in front of him.


    "Heh, the empress dowager didn''t laugh, did she?" As if she had heard a great joke, Hua Mujiao coldly laughed, retracted her ice-cold gaze, and took a few steps forward.


    "Does Her Majesty remember that she relied on me in the Selection Pavilion? You said that there was no way to convict without proof. Moreover, I remember Her Majesty saying at that time that the people around her were not enough to be witnesses. "Then the empress dowager, tell me, if you say that I am disrespectful to you and that everyone in your Dew Palace is yours, who will believe you?"


    "You ¡­ Flower Hibiscus, don''t push it too far! "


    The empress dowager didn''t expect that Hua Mujiao would actually take out the matter of the Exquisite Pavilion from before. She was angered to the point of being at a loss for words.


    "A person who goes too far? "Majesty, you have to be honest when you say that."


    Hua Mujie''s words were very threatening, causing the empress dowager to be even more at a loss as to how to deal with her.


    He originally wanted to show off his strength to Hua Mujie, but he didn''t expect to throw a rock at his own foot.


    "Empress, Empress, a palace maid sneaked out."


    Suddenly, Green Bamboo, who''d been standing and listening to the empress dowager and Hua Mujiao''s war of words, noticed a palace maid sneaking out of the Dew Palace.


    Hearing these words, Hua Mujiao''s face instantly darkened.


    She lifted her eyes and looked coldly at the empress dowager, snorting. "Empress Dowager, I have my principles. I won''t offend anyone, but if anyone offends me, I''ll pay them back tenfold."


    With that, Hua Mujiao spotted the fruit knife on the table by the side of the screen. She dashed over and grabbed the knife, rushing in front of the empress dowager. The viciousness in her eyes made the empress dowager flustered.


    "Flower Hibiscus, what are you trying to do?"


    Seeing that the empress dowager was a little afraid, Hua Mujiao suddenly smiled craftily, then used the blade to slash twice at her arm.


    She clenched her teeth and endured the pain before placing the sword in the empress dowager''s hands. Meanwhile, she knelt down and gripped the empress dowager''s hands tightly, making it impossible for the empress dowager to throw the sword.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, spare me, chenqie doesn''t dare. I beg you, spare me. Chenqie really doesn''t dare to follow you out of the palace anymore. Esteemed Empress Dowager, please spare chenqie ¡­"


    Hua Mujie''s tears suddenly fell like rain as she begged for mercy, causing the empress dowager to be stunned for a moment.


    "Flower Hibiscus, do you really want to ¡­"


    It was at this moment that a group of guards rushed in with swords in hand. They had originally come to protect the emperor upon hearing the palace maid''s words, but they didn''t expect to see the empress dowager holding a dagger, while fresh blood flowed from Hua Mujiao''s arm as she pleaded for mercy ¡­


    "Esteemed empress dowager, chenqie really knows her wrongs. No matter what she does in the future, chenqie will report it to the empress dowager. Chenqie will never be favored by the emperor alone again. Esteemed empress dowager, please spare chenqie, empress dowager ¡­"


    "What are you all still standing there for? Hurry up and drag this crazy woman out. She wants to kill This Dowager. The guards who came were all the empress dowager''s own men, so she was naturally not afraid of the trick of the hibiscus.


    But Hua Mujiao did not think this way, because she knew that Nan Ge and Luo Chen were the commanders of the imperial palace''s imperial guards, and they must have their men inside.


    At the door, all the guards were dumbstruck, but in the end, it was still an order. They still took a step forward and prepared to drag Hua Mu Jin away.


    "What happened? If you aren''t going on patrol, why are you here at the Dew Palace? " At this time, a familiar voice rang out. Hua Mujiao''s lips curled up. She knew that she had won!


    "Vice Commander Luo ¡­"


    Pushing the crowd aside, Luo Chen walked forward. When he saw that Hua Mujiao''s arm had already been dyed with blood, he ran up and asked with concern, "Empress, what happened to you? Is there an assassin? How did you get injured? "


    After asking Hibiscus vulgaris, Luo Chen raised his head and asked the empress dowager, "Empress Dowager, are you alright? Where is the assassin? This subordinate will send people to search and capture the assassin. "


    Luo Chen''s expression was very serious, which made Hua Mujiao admire him from the bottom of her heart.


    When the empress dowager saw Luo Chen''s performance, she clenched her hand into a fist and took a deep breath. She looked at Hua Mujiao and said coldly, "Why aren''t you letting go yet?"


    At these words, Hua Mujie loosened her grip on the empress dowager''s hands and didn''t forget to continue acting. "Empress Dowager Xie, chenqie really doesn''t dare, she doesn''t dare ¡­"


    "Vice Commander Luo, Imperial Concubine Xi is injured. Hurry and help her bandage her wounds. Don''t leave any scars!"


    Her Majesty''s words were stiff, but Hua Mujie could hear the meaning behind them.


    "Yes, your subordinate understands." Receiving the order, Luo Chen helped Hua Mu Jin up from the ground. Seeing this, Green Bamboo''s eyes were bloodshot as it went forward to support Hua Mu Jin. Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s bleeding arm, its heart ached.


    "Empress, does it hurt?"


    "Don''t talk, I''m fine!"


    After leaving the Dew Palace, Nan Ge anxiously paced back and forth outside the hall. When he saw the figures of Hua Mu Jin and the other two come out, he went up to them in joy.


    However, when the smell of blood entered his nose, a murderous look instantly appeared on Nan Ge''s body.


    "Keep your killing intent, let''s return to the Hibiscus Courtyard first. Mistress is still waiting for you in the Hibiscus Courtyard!"


    Ye Zichen rolled his eyes at Nan Ge, while Luo Chen warned him.


    Nan Ge then retracted his killing intent, but after seeing that Hua Mujiao''s arm was covered in blood, he frowned and pushed away the green bamboo and Luo Chen, then held onto Hua Mujiao''s waist.


    On one side, Green Bamboo was stupefied.


    Luo Chen shook his head, as if he had expected this to happen.


    When Hua Mujiao and the other two left the Dew Palace, the empress dowager sat on the phoenix chair without moving for a long time without saying a word. A pair of eyes stared fixedly at the door of the Dew Palace.


    "Empress Dowager, are you alright?" Qin mama had gotten up long ago and walked over to the empress dowager''s side.


    But the Empress Mother did not move as if she had not heard.


    All of a sudden, Senior Servant Qin was frightened out of her wits. She hastily pushed the empress dowager aside and shouted anxiously, "Empress Dowager, what''s wrong with you?" "Don''t scare this old servant, empress dowager ¡­"


    Suddenly Her Majesty stirred and rose from her chair.


    Looking at the blood stains left by the flower hibiscus on the ground, he stepped on it fiercely. Then, as if he had gone mad, he began to smash the items in the Dew Palace.


    All of a sudden, the two palace maids and Senior Servant Qin were frightened stiff as they knelt on the ground. "Calm down, empress dowager, calm down ¡­"


    In the Dew Palace, almost everything that could be smashed was thrown to the ground by the empress dowager. As she did, she scolded, "Hua Qingcheng, a slut like you really can''t produce much good stuff! This Dowager should not have been soft-hearted enough to let this vile spawn live. Hua Mujiao, just you wait for me, and I''ll send you to meet that slut mother of yours and your heartless father! "


    "Haha, haha ¡­"


    When she had finished, Her Majesty burst out laughing. She looked like a lunatic.


    Hua Mujie was carried back to the Hibiscus Palace. Bai Zhan Ke''s face darkened when he saw her being carried by Nan Ge. He took Hua Mujie from Nan Ge''s arms and hugged her.


    When he saw that Hua Mu Jin''s face was pale, and the blood on his arm dyed Nan Ge''s chest red, he was so nervous that his heart ached.


    "What are you all still standing there for? Hurry and summon the royal doctors! "


    "Yes, this servant will go right now!"


    The bamboo responded rather quickly and ran out.


    Pearl, upon seeing Hua Mu Jin''s hand, instantly started crying as her eyes turned red, "Miss, what''s wrong? "Miss, why did so much blood come out? Please don''t let anything happen to you. Your servant, your servant ¡­"


    With great difficulty, she forced a smile, "What are you crying for? Your young mistress is lucky and will not die! "


    "But, Miss, you ¡­"


    "Don''t cry anymore. Hurry up and boil some water. Find a clean set of clothes for your master." Luo Chen could not bear to see a woman cry the most, so he went up and shouted at her.


    "Yes, servant. This servant will go immediately ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke carried Hua Mu Jin and walked to the bedside. He gently placed her on the bed, but the word ''angry'' was clearly written on his face.


    With a helpless smile, Hua Mu Jin moved her lips and said, "I''m injured, why are you so angry?"


    "Staring angrily at Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan was truly furious this time." Do you know that you almost lost your life?! "


    The hidden guards who had been assigned to watch over Hua Mujiao earlier were unable to enter the tightly guarded Dew Palace. That was the reason why he had sent Dustsift Nango to sneak into the Dew Palace to wait for an opportunity when he found out that Hua Mujiao had been summoned by the empress dowager.


    Only, he didn''t expect that Hua Mujiao would use such a stratagem on him for the sake of getting the empress dowager into trouble.


    "Pfft, what are you saying? She knew very well that she wouldn''t make a wager with her life. However, this trip to the Dew Palace has not been in vain. "

 C64

    There were two layers of meaning behind Hua Mujie''s words.


    One was because of the words'' a woman with the surname Hua ''in the Empress Dowager''s mouth, which made her subconsciously feel that her mother must have some sort of relationship with the Empress Dowager. It was even possible that her mother''s death had something to do with the Empress Dowager.


    Secondly, while the empress dowager was trying to intimidate her, she''d taken her place as a soldier. At the very least, she''d let the empress dowager know that she wasn''t a soft persimmon who could be easily bullied. Moreover, if word of this spread, the empress dowager would definitely be viciously known.


    "Luo Chen, do me a favor and spread the news of tonight''s events. Just say that the empress dowager received the emperor''s favor for the sake of Empress Xi. After persuading her, she even used a knife to stab Empress Xi!"


    "¡­"


    For a moment, Luo Chen was speechless.


    After a long time, he gave Hua Mu Jin a big thumbs up, and said half in praise, "Miss Hua, you''re really vicious!"


    With that, Luo Chen left the palace.


    After the imperial physician had finished looking over Hua Mujie''s wounds, he instructed the pearls and green bamboo to clean the wounds one by one and followed him to get the medicine. After the pearl had washed Hua Mujiao''s wounds with tears, she originally wanted to help her change into a clean set of clothes. However, when she saw the two men, Bai Zhan Ke and Nan Ge, she didn''t know what to do.


    "All of you, go down!"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke opened his mouth and sent Nan Ge and Pearl out.


    Before they left, the two of them couldn''t help but turn their heads to look at Hua Mu Jin in worry. In the end, they closed the door and waited outside.


    "I haven''t changed my clothes yet. Why did you call the pearl out? Could it be that you want to exchange for me? " Originally, it was just a joke, but Hua Mujiao did not expect that Bai Zhan Ke would actually nod seriously.


    "En!"


    "¡­"


    In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    "Stop joking. Hurry up and call back the pearl. Go out and wait for me. You can come in after I''m done changing."


    Hibiscus laudanum was not a conservative person, but for some reason, when Bai Zhan Ke said that he was going to change her clothes, she actually felt very shy. Furthermore, there was a feeling that was difficult to express with words ¡­


    "Does This Emperor look like he''s joking?"


    He called himself ''Zhen'' again, and Hua Mujiao found a pattern on Bai Zhan Ke''s body. When he was angry, he would call himself ''Zhen'' in front of her. Occasionally, he would call himself this when teasing her.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, what are you angry about? I''m hurt, shouldn''t you act like you''re related and heartbroken? "


    Hua Mu Jin did not understand and directly asked.


    Meanwhile, Bai Zhan Ke was undressing the flower hibiscus. Hua Mujiao seemed to accept the offer, and obediently followed it.


    "You should know why I''m angry!"


    After taking off all of her clothes, Bai Zhan Ke''s inner flames of desire started to burn. However, when his gaze fell upon Hua Mu Jin''s arm, which had been bandaged and had traces of blood seeping out, he forcibly suppressed the flame of desire in the bottom of his heart.


    "How would I know what you''re angry about? "How ridiculous!"


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao only wanted to know why Bai Qi was so angry, and didn''t notice that she had already changed her inner and outer clothing along with him.


    When she finally reacted, her face turned red.


    At the same time, in Weiyang Palace.


    Inside the palace, Wei Hanshuang sat in front of a dressing table. Her hair was as black as a waterfall and her expression was cold and indifferent. It reminded people of the words'' icy beauty ''.


    "Are you serious?"


    Before her was a kneeling palace maid. The palace maid had her head bowed, seemingly very afraid of Wei Hanshuang, and didn''t dare to lift her head.


    "Reporting to the Empress, indeed. "This servant has been staying in the Dew Palace the whole time. This servant has seen everything clearly. If there is even a single lie, this servant will die a miserable death."


    Wei Hanshuang moved her black hair and suddenly raised the corner of her mouth.


    "This woman is a little interesting. Oh right, last night, the Emperor stayed at the Hibiscus Palace, do you know anything about it? "


    "Replying to the Empress, after His Majesty arrived at the palace, he sent all the palace maids out with Sir Nan guarding them. This servant didn''t dare approach, so ¡­"


    "Alright, I got it. You can go back. Keep watching."


    After hearing the palace maid''s report, Wei Hanshuang was getting impatient. However, the palace maid didn''t withdraw in time. Instead, she lowered her head and asked, "Empress, your servant''s younger brother ¡­"


    Staring coldly at the palace maid, Wei Hanshuang''s lips curled up into a sneer, "As long as you are loyal to my work, I will ensure that he will live in peace!"


    "Empress Dowager Xie, your servant will take his leave."


    In front of Wei Hanshuang, the palace maid was cautious and fearful of the woman in front of her. From the beginning to the end, she had not raised her head, even leaving with her head lowered.


    "Hmph, Flower Hibiscus, interesting. I''d like to see how far you can go!"


    That night, she still slept at the Hibiscus Temple. Hua Mujie originally wanted to refuse, but she couldn''t refuse him. She could only reluctantly accept letting him carry her to sleep.


    The next morning, news of the empress dowager injuring Hua Mujie spread throughout the palace. Although it wasn''t spread very quickly, most people were saying that the empress dowager was ruthless and merciless. Only a very few people felt that it was right for the Empress to teach Hibiscus Hua to be the only one who was doted upon.


    And on this day, the Hibiscus Blossom''s Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple was destined to never be at peace.


    "Elder Sister Jin, are your injuries alright?"


    Within the Hibiscus Temple, Hibiscus Blossom was leisurely lying on the Imperial Consort''s chair. Although one arm was wrapped into a dumpling, the other hand was enjoying the grapes, looking extremely uncomfortable.


    "It''s nothing, a superficial wound."


    He shook his head helplessly and said, "I really don''t know what happened between you and the empress dowager last night. Rumors have it that the empress dowager persuaded you to allow the emperor to walk around other palaces more because you were doted on by the emperor alone, and to even use a dagger to injure you. Tell me, is this really the case?"


    At these words, Hua Mujiao suddenly sat up and raised an eyebrow. "That''s right, go pay respects today. What''s the empress dowager''s expression?"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t reply to Mu Qiu and instead asked Mu Qiu in extreme interest.


    Mu Qiu sighed as he shook his head and said, "What peace? I went to the Dew Hall early in the morning, but the eunuch told me that the empress dowager was sick. Everyone who went to pay their respects was beaten back. "I reckon that the Empress Dowager''s closing the door and not seeing anyone has something to do with your presence in the Dew Palace last night."


    "After hearing her words, Hua Mu Jin''s expression instantly changed to one of disinterest." "How boring!"


    "What nonsense is this? Big sister Jin, you ¡­"


    "Esteemed wangfei, esteemed Ning Xiaoyao and Lin Shuyi came ¡­"


    Mu Qiu was about to say something, but was interrupted by Green Bamboo who suddenly entered the room.


    "I''m not surprised that Lin Yushi came. This Wei Hanshuang, what is she doing here?" Before Mu Qiu had arrived, a few imperial concubines had come to pay their respects. However, most of them were sent away with just a few words from Hua Mu Jin.


    "I guess he came to watch the show." Mu Qiu didn''t seem to like Wei Hanshuang very much, and directly guessed Wei Hanshuang''s purpose in coming to the Hibiscus Palace.


    "Let them in."


    "Greetings to esteemed imperial concubine and esteemed Xuanfei ¡­"


    Lin Yushi walked behind Wei Hanshuang, and after entering the Dew Hall, she paid her respects to Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu.


    Of course, Wei Hanshuang and Mu Qiuhua had the same rank, so she didn''t need to bow.


    Upon closer inspection of Lin Yushi, Hua Mu Jin felt that she was very familiar with her. Only after a moment did she remember that the woman she and Bai Zhan had met when they went to the Yue Lao Club was none other than Lin Yushi.


    However, the more she looked, the more Hua Mujiao felt that this Lin Yushi was indeed somewhat of Lin Daiyu''s frailty.


    "Exempt, pearl, bestowed seat."


    "I heard that big sister Xi Fei was injured. Are you feeling any better?" Sitting down, Wei Hanshuang still had a cold expression, even her tone of voice didn''t carry any warmth.


    "I''ll have to trouble little sister Ning Ning to remember. Things are much better now."


    "It''s good that you''re fine."


    The pleasantries came to an abrupt halt. The four just sat there quietly, not saying a word to break the awkward silence.


    Hua Mu Jin''s expression was nonchalant as he continued to eat his fruit. His peripheral vision glanced at Wei Hanshuang and Lin Yushi, the corners of his mouth forming a faint outline.


    A quarter of an hour later, Lin Yushi awkwardly smiled and spoke in a soft and delicate voice, "Imperial Concubine Xi, do you still remember when Concubine Yue and Imperial Concubine Xi met in Elder''s Association?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao nodded, "Lin Shuyi is so gentle and sweet, I will definitely remember her."


    "Imperial Concubine Xi remembers that it was chenqie''s good fortune. "That day was too presumptuous, I hope that the Empress will not take it to heart." Lin Yushi continued to smile faintly. Not only did she not lose her grace, she even made people feel like she was willing to take the initiative and approach them.


    "Yue Lao, I''m going as well. Why didn''t I see you run into me, Big Sister Jin?"


    Mu Qiu, who had been listening on the side, seemed to be jealous as he directly questioned Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao looked at Mu Qiu with a gentle smile, not knowing what to say. "I can only say that Yue Lao has too many beauties, so I didn''t manage to catch a glimpse of him."


    Hua Mujiao''s words did not hide the fact that he liked beauties. This made Lin Yushi and Mu Qiu feel somewhat embarrassed.


    Only Wei Hanshuang''s expression remained unchanged.


    "It seems like big sister Xi Fei is fine, I''ll take my leave first."


    "Green Bamboo, help me send Esteemed Empress Ning off ¡­"


    Wei Hanshuang took the initiative to leave. Hua Mu Jin couldn''t wait and quickly ordered Green Bamboo to send Wei Hanshuang out.


    After Wei Hanshuang left, Mu Qiu hugged his shoulders and shivered. "So cold!"


    Hua Mujiao was not surprised by Mu Qiu''s actions, but Lin Yushi only smiled and pretended that she hadn''t heard or seen it.


    But at this time outside the Hibiscus Temple, Green Bamboo accompanied Wei Hanshuang to the door. Just as she was about to send Wei Hanshuang off, she saw that Wei Hanshuang had suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned her head to look at the green bamboo, and smirked, "It looks like you''ve followed a good master. Keep an eye on this for me and don''t forget about that little brother of yours who lived a luxurious life outside the palace!"


    In the blink of an eye, the green bamboo stiffened its body and humbly lowered its head, not daring to look Wei Hanshuang in the eye.


    "Yes, Empress!"


    "Green Bamboo, you should know that those who betrayed me will not meet a good end!" With that, Wei Hanshuang walked towards her own palace.


    For a long time, the green bamboo stood rooted to the spot, but when it came to its senses, it shouted, "This servant respectfully sends esteemed wangfei off ¡­"


    Suddenly, a palace maid came over. "Big sister Green Bamboo, why do I feel like you''re very afraid of esteemed wangfei?"

 C65

    The appearance of the palace maid gave the green bamboo a fright, causing it to feel an inexplicable sense of guilt.


    "Damned girl, you''re scaring me to death by suddenly appearing. "Esteemed wangfei has an ice-cold expression the entire time. What''s so strange about her?"


    Hearing this, the palace maid nodded her head in agreement. "That''s true. I''ve met Ning Fei once before as well. It seems like she has a cold expression on her face and doesn''t dare to approach anyone."


    "Alright, get back to work."


    Green Bamboo was relieved that he did not reveal himself in front of the palace maid.


    In the following few days, Hua Mu Jin never went to the Dew Palace to pay his respects. Even the imperial concubine Ye Laixin saved her money. This was also an order for free.


    At least she didn''t have to wake up early, so she could sleep in peace.


    However, for some reason, these few days, Bai Zhan Ke hadn''t been to the Gesun Hall for quite some time. Hua Mujiao felt as though she hadn''t seen him for almost a month, and was curious as to what Bai Zhan Ge was really busy with.


    "Pearl, send someone to get Lord Nan Gonan. Tell him that I have something to discuss with him."


    Hearing this, Pearl suddenly smiled and asked, "Empress, do you miss your majesty?" It''s only been five days since the emperor arrived at the palace, and yet you can''t take it any longer? "


    Giving the pearl a stare, Hua Mu Jin''s face turned slightly hot.


    Then, he asked with a frown, "Has the emperor only been away for five days? Why do I feel like a month has passed? "


    Hearing this, Pearl''s smile grew even wider, and she couldn''t help but tease, "Esteemed Empress, this servant thinks that you''re missing me even more, just like those words. It was as though they couldn''t see each other ¡­ What is it? "


    "One day apart is like three years!" "How uncultured, how terrifying!"


    Mu Jin rolled his eyes at the pearl, but showed his disgust.


    "Isn''t it said that a woman is virtuous? This is what this servant''s parents have taught me since I was young. They said that this servant cannot learn how to read. "


    "¡­"


    Hibiscus laudanum was extremely disgusted by the feudal ideas of ancient times, especially when they did not value the position of women. It was as if women could only be accessories to pass on their pleasures to the generations of men.


    Also, the slave consciousness was deeply rooted in the heart of a person like Pearl, and she hated it even more.


    "Since you guys have time, I''ll start a book in the Hibiscus Palace. All of you can''t read or read, so you should all properly learn. Who said that being a woman without talent is being virtuous?" "Look at the women in this harem. They wouldn''t have become concubines if they hadn''t been skilled."


    "Miss, this servant has her specialties as well. This servant was previously a hot maid in the imperial kitchens, so this hot servant girl is very good at it."


    "¡­"


    Pearl''s sudden words of pride silenced Hibiscus vulgaris.


    Shaking his head helplessly, he stretched out his hand and flicked Pearl''s forehead, "Idiot, go and send someone to get Nan Ge."


    Pearl covered her forehead and pouted, "Oh!"


    When Nan Ge arrived at the Hibiscus Temple, Hua Mujie pushed everyone back, then very politely pulled Nan Ge to sit down. Not only did Nan Ge sit down, he even poured tea and passed water, and stood behind him, ready to massage his shoulders.


    "Empress, I can''t do this!"


    In a split-second, Nan Ge stood up, keeping his distance from Hua Mu Jin.


    "Oh, what is it? Come and sit down. I need your help with something. "


    "As the Empress has instructed, your subordinate shall not take a seat."


    The closer they got to the hibiscus flower, the more Nan Ge''s heart began to beat faster. Thus, he still wanted to stay away from Hua Mu Jin. At the very least, he wouldn''t let his master misunderstand anything.


    "Sit down!"


    With a stern roar, Nan Ge helplessly sat down.


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao raised her eyebrows. She dragged the stool closer to Nan Ge and put her hands on the table to support her cheeks. "Nan Ge, can you do me a favor?"


    Nan Ge didn''t dare to look at Hua Mujiao, so he glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes, then his Adam''s apple moved slightly. "Empress, please speak."


    In an instant, Hua Mujie looked up and down warily, then whispered into Nan Ge''s ear, "Actually, I want to go to the Dew Palace and investigate. Can you use your position to help me delay the empress dowager''s guards?"


    Nan Ge frowned.


    He turned his head. Originally, he wanted to warn Hua Mujiao that sneaking into the Sweet Dew Hall was an unfeasible action, but in the instant he turned his head, his lips actually touched Hua Mujiao''s cheek ¡­


    Suddenly, Nan Ge felt as if he had been electrocuted. He stood up from the chair, dodged to the door without saying anything.


    "Empress, this subordinate did not do it on purpose."


    Seeing Nango blushing, Hua Mujie raised her eyebrows, teasing him in her heart.


    Step by step, he walked closer to Nan Ge, Hua Mu Jin''s smile was extremely sinister, "Nan Ge, this can''t be your first time kissing a woman right? So this is your first kiss? "


    "¡­"


    Nan Ge''s face alternated between red and black. This transformation made Flower Hibiscus very interested.


    "Why don''t I introduce one to you? What do you think of the green bamboo and the pearls? "Both of them are rather cute, except that Pearl has a gentle personality and Green Bamboo has a straight character, but I assure you, they are both good girls."


    The more she spoke, the more excited she became.


    However, she didn''t see the disappointment that flashed in Nan Ge''s eyes.


    "Empress, please don''t tease this subordinate. To investigate the Dew Palace''s matter, this subordinate has also advised the Empress to give up on this idea. The Dew Palace is tightly guarded, and it would not be easy for Luo Chen and your subordinate to sneak in.


    Nan Ge was smart enough to tease Hua Mu Jin, but he also saw Hua Mu Jin''s determination, which seemed to be determined not to give up even if he didn''t want to go to the Dew Palace.


    "It''s exactly because of the tight security that I got you to help me. Just tell me, are you going to help or not! "


    "Empress, forgive this subordinate for being powerless."


    Hua Mujiao immediately rejected him, and instantly became unhappy.


    Suddenly, as if he thought of something, he looked up at Nan Ge with an evil smile and said, "Are you sure you won''t help? Do you believe that I told your master that you just kissed my face? How do you think your master will punish you? "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s threat rendered Nan Ge speechless.


    In the end, Nan Ge still compromised and agreed to help Hua Mu Jin. However, the prerequisite was that if he discovered that something was amiss, he had to immediately retreat.


    However, Nan Ge was afraid that Bai Zhan would be angered, so he took the initiative to tell Bai Zhan Ke. Bai Zhan Ke readily agreed, and told Nan Ge to protect Hua Mu Jin''s safety at all costs.


    When night fell, the entire palace was like a dead city, only sparse lights illuminated the rough outline of the palace.


    Hua Mujiao was wearing night clothes as she hid behind a fake mountain. She was waiting for a signal from Nange so that she could sneak into the dazzling Sweet Dew Hall.


    "Empress, this subordinate has already sent part of the guards outside the hall, but the people inside the Dew Palace are basically the empress dowager''s own men. You must be careful, if you are discovered, please leave immediately. This subordinate will wait here for you."


    "Mhmm, I know, thank you. What the f * ck."


    He blew a flying kiss to Nan Ge, then used a light movement technique to jump onto a big tree in the Dew Palace.


    Hua Mu Jin frowned as he looked at the guards walking back and forth inside.


    When she had been to the Dew Palace three times, she had never felt that the Dew Palace was heavily guarded, but now it seemed that she was wrong.


    According to Nan Ge, these guards would only guard the Dew Palace from three to three levels after the empress dowager went to bed. And these densely packed guards made Hua Mujiao''s head hurt, making it impossible for him to step down.


    "Creak ¡­"


    "Who is it?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin''s foot stepped on thin air. Although the sound wasn''t loud, the leaves not only fell off two pieces, but also made tiny noises.


    Seeing the guard raise his saber and draw his gun towards the big tree, Hua Mujiao held her breath and prepared to escape, but a nightingale crawled out from somewhere in the tree, flapping its wings and flew out.


    "So it was a bird? "Look how it frightens you."


    "You think I''m willing? If we fail in our duties, the empress dowager can probably use some methods to torment us.


    Hua Mujiao felt that she had heard the voice of the last guard before, but couldn''t recall where. She didn''t know if she should say that she was lucky or not, but she was saved by a Nightingale.


    While the guards were turning around, Hua Mujiao took advantage of the opening to shift positions lightly like a fallen leaf. It wasn''t easy to avoid a lot of guards, but while she was dodging another wave of guards, she entered a dilapidated room filled with the smell of rot.


    "There is such a room in the Dew Palace?" After quietly underestimating it, Hua Mu Jin didn''t dare to bring out the fire piston. She could only make out the general outline of the room through the dim light.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin seemed to have seen something, and groped her way forward. She accidentally tripped on something, and her entire body lunged forward, just in time to push that object down ¡­


    At this moment, a secret passage suddenly opened under Hua Mujiao, and he tumbled down the stairs of this secret passage.


    When her hand left the display, the door of the secret passage was closed.


    "Hiss, it hurts so much ¡­"


    Seeing the densely packed stairs, Hua Mujiao touched her butt, then her head, feeling pain everywhere on her body.


    There was a faint light in the passageway, and Hibiscus Blossom wanted to climb the stairs to see if the door to the tunnel could be opened from the inside. However, her curiosity prompted her to enter the tunnel.


    "You''re here again?"


    Just when Hua Mu Jin was about to reach the end, a voice suddenly sounded. Hua Mu Jin instantly felt the dagger at her waist and became alert.


    "If I''m not mistaken, you''ve come so late. Are you trying to torture me?"


    Following the sound, when Hua Mujiao saw the back of a woman sitting on a stone bed with only a thin blanket on top of her, she subconsciously felt that she might be her mother.


    "Who are you? Is it Hua Qingcheng? "


    Suddenly, when she heard Hua Mu Jin''s voice, the woman suddenly turned around. When she saw the woman''s face, Hua Mu Jin unexpectedly took a few steps back in fear.


    Not only was the woman''s eyes gouged out, her face was also hacked countless times by a knife, causing her appearance to be disfigured. It was a very frightening sight to behold.


    "Who are you? How did you get here? "

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    At the same time, the woman was also keeping an eye out for the hibiscus flower. As for the hibiscus flower, the woman''s voice was filled with surprise.


    It wasn''t that she was too timid, but her appearance. It was truly very sinister, especially her pair of eyes that didn''t have any empty sockets. It was as if she was from the bottomless abyss, able to suck a person in.


    "Humph, not talking? Presumably, it was sent by that woman, Nangong Liuli? "Go back and tell her that I don''t know anything. Don''t try to get something out of me!"


    Listening to the woman''s words, Hua Mujiao steadied her heart and prepared to approach the woman step by step.


    For it was not hard to tell from the woman''s words that she was imprisoned here. Furthermore, the person who imprisoned her was the woman who called her Nangong Liuli, and also the empress dowager.


    In his heart, he instantly felt pity for her.


    "Don''t come near me!"


    The Hibiscus of Flowers was already walking forward with light steps, but the woman seemed to be able to see it as she sat by the stone bed and moved backwards. It was obvious that she was also afraid of the flower hibiscus.


    Although the woman''s eyes were dug up and she couldn''t see anything, her hearing was much sharper for someone who couldn''t see the light of dawn.


    "I''m sorry, I didn''t barge in on purpose. Don''t worry, I have no ill intentions towards you."


    Seeing that the woman was afraid to be on guard, Hua Mujie tried to lower her voice so as not to scare her.


    But even so, the woman still remained vigilant. She didn''t have any intention of trusting Hua Mu Jin at all.


    "About that, may I ask who you are?"


    Hua Mu Jin asked as he stopped in his tracks, maintaining a certain distance from the woman.


    Hearing this, the woman sneered. The scar on her face became even more ferocious as she said, "Hmph, who am I? You don''t know that clearly in your heart? If Nangong Liuli didn''t send you here, who would be able to find such a place? "


    The woman immediately confirmed that Flower Hibiscus was sent by the empress dowager. This made Flower Hibiscus feel very uncomfortable. After all, she and the Empress Dowager were incompatible.


    "Auntie, let me clarify first. I wasn''t sent by anyone, I just accidentally touched the mechanism of this secret room and fell off. Also, don''t pull me together with the Shangguan Liu-Li you speak of, it will make me feel disgusted! "


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin wanted to get closer to a woman. How could she know that she wasn''t trusted at all? Since that was the case, why did she need to put on a warm face and stick to a cold butt? This was not her style.


    At that moment, the woman frowned. After a long while, she asked, "Are you really not that woman Nangong Liuli''s person?"


    "Do you believe me or not!"


    Glancing at the woman, Hua Mu Jin started to observe the secret room. She discovered that this woman wasn''t at the end of the secret room. Not far from the stone bed, there was another secret passage. However, she didn''t know where this passage led to, which made her curious.


    However, there were no clues about his mother that Hua Mu Jin was looking for, so she decided to leave as soon as possible.


    However, when he looked at the woman, he couldn''t bear it anymore and asked, "I''m going out, do you want to come with me?"


    Hua Mujiao didn''t know how long the woman had been locked up here, nor did she suffer an inhuman torture from the empress dowager. Even though she was wary of him, it was within reason.


    "You really weren''t sent by her?" The woman asked again to confirm.


    But it could be seen that she had already slightly lowered her guard against the hibiscus flower.


    Helplessly shaking her head, Hua Mu Jin seemed to be a bit impatient, "I already said so, are you leaving or not? If you aren''t, then I''m leaving! Goodbye!"


    With that, Hua Mujie strode towards the secret passageway not far from the stone bed, preparing to check out where it led from the front.


    However, just as she reached the tunnel entrance, the woman suddenly called out to her.


    "Don''t go out that way. If you go out that way, you''ll only be courting death!"


    In a split-second, Hua Mujiao halted her steps and turned to look at the woman with a frown. She asked, "You passed by?"


    Hearing this, the woman forced a smile and nodded her head.


    "I wanted to get out of there before I was found out, but it led to the woman''s sleeping quarters. "After that, he was caught and brought back, and his eyes were gouged out."


    Bedchamber? Her Majesty''s chambers?


    He turned around and walked back. Hua Mujiao approached the woman and sat down on the stone bed.


    "Why are you imprisoned by the Empress Dowager?"


    Turning her head, although the woman couldn''t see the hibiscus flower, she could smell a faint fragrance off her body, and this fragrance made her feel somewhat familiar.


    "What''s your name?" How did he fall in here? "


    Instead of answering Hua Mu Jin''s question, the woman asked her about Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mu Jin looked at the woman, and felt that there was nothing wrong with her telling her the truth, so she said, "My name is Hua Mu Jin, I originally snuck into the Dew Palace in order to find clues about my mother, but the Dew Palace''s guards were very strict, so I entered an abandoned house to hide from the guards, and accidentally walked into the secret room."


    Hua Mujiao told the truth. She didn''t care whether the woman would believe it or not, since she did.


    "Your surname is Hua? When you first came in, you mentioned Hua Qingcheng. Who is she to you? "


    As if she was very interested in the flower hibiscus, the woman then asked.


    "Who else could it be? My mother."


    "Are you Hua Qingcheng''s daughter?"


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, the woman was shocked.


    In an instant, Hua Mujiao''s expression tensed up. She looked at the woman and calmly asked, "You know my mother?"


    "I don''t know him. I''ve only seen him twice." I just never thought that under such circumstances, she would have a way to protect you. You must have suffered a lot! "


    Hearing the woman''s words, Hua Mu Jin frowned. She didn''t expect that she would actually find the person that knew her mother.


    As if she was afraid that she would miss this chance, Hua Mujiao reached out to hold the woman''s hand, and continued to ask, "Since you know my mother, you must know who my father is, right? Also, why would my mother give birth to me in Shang Shu Manor? And why did he suddenly die after giving birth to me? "


    Hua Mujiao was overjoyed to be able to find out news about her mother. She asked several questions in a row, afraid that she would miss something.


    "Let go of me first, it hurts."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao awkwardly smiled and let go, a bit embarrassed.


    "Sorry, I ¡­"


    Just as she wanted to apologize, Hua Mujiao found that the woman''s expression was off, and that her other hand was carefully protecting the area where she had grabbed her wrist.


    In an instant, Hibiscus vulgaris felt that something was wrong.


    Lifting up the woman''s arm, when she lifted up her sleeve, she discovered that the densely packed wounds on her arm could no longer be seen. Other than the whipping and knife wounds, there were also marks ¡­


    What''s more, the old wounds on his arm had not healed yet. The new wounds looked new and they were giving off a white stench and a pus that stank.


    "Just how crazy must this person be to torture you to such an extent ¡­"


    Seeing this, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes turned red.


    Suddenly, she started to feel around her body. She wanted to check if there was any medicine on her body for the woman to apply, but found that she didn''t bring anything but a dagger when she came out.


    "Rip ¡­"


    Inwardly, she couldn''t help but feel guilty. Hua Mujiao tore off the corner of her clothes and was about to bandage her, but was stopped by the woman''s hand.


    "Foolish child, stop bandaging yourself. If she discovers who has been here before, she might go crazy and take it out on me."


    "But your wounds are already festering. If you don''t treat them now, they''ll ¡­"


    Seeing the wound on the woman''s arm, Hua Mu Jin''s hair went numb. Her arms alone were no longer so. It was truly hard to imagine what kind of torture her body had become.


    The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable Hua Mu Jin''s heart felt.


    "It''s fine, I''m used to it. Furthermore, she has yet to learn anything from me. How could she let me die so easily? "


    "Sorry, I didn''t know you ¡­" After saying that, Hua Mu Jin choked on her words.


    The woman reached out her hand to touch Hibiscus Flower''s hand, patting it twice as a comfort.


    Then he said, "Child, I don''t know much about your mother. Your father is a general of Huan Yue Country, his name is Shangguan Xuanyan. I don''t even know that you were born in Shang Shu Manor. At that time, I was already in the cold palace, and the only thing I heard afterwards was that General Shangguan was beheaded for rebelling. After that, no one has ever talked about your mother and father. "


    Shangguan Xuanyan?


    Hua Mujie knew this person because Shangguan Xuanyan was Shangguan Yi''s father.


    That was to say, she and Shangguan Yi were actually half-siblings?


    "Then do you know who my mother is? Why isn''t she married with my father? "


    Hearing this, the woman coldly harrumphed and shook her head.


    "Speaking of which, that was the biggest joke of the time. I remember when your father brought your mother into the palace, he wanted the emperor to order your mother to marry your father. However, after seeing your mother''s devastatingly beautiful appearance, the late emperor had an ulterior motive towards your mother. After that, the late emperor used a trick to keep your mother in the palace, wanting to seize her. Later on, in order to save your mother, your father led people to slaughter their way into the Imperial Palace. However, due to the fact that he was alone and weak, he was caught in the end.


    As she spoke, the woman held onto the hibiscus and felt its body tremble slightly, as if it was comforting her and touching the back of her hand.


    Then, he continued, "Later on, when your mother tried to commit suicide but was found to be pregnant, your mother begged the late emperor to spare her for the sake of the child in her womb. However, the late emperor was not merciful at all and originally wanted to beat the child in your mother''s womb, but your mother begged bitterly and was forced to come to me. After that, I was thrown into the cold palace. I don''t know what happened afterwards. "


    After she finished listening, Hua Mujiao had already frozen in place. Her bright eyes flickered with tears. Tears ran down her cheeks and burned her face.


    "Child, I know you must be sad. However, you must know that your mother is truly great. In order to protect you, she is willing to sacrifice everything. "


    "Mm ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s voice was choked with sobs. She never expected that her mother had suffered such a great injury.


    And for this debt, Hua Mu Jin had pinned it on the late Emperor, as well as on the empress dowager who was still alive.


    Of course, she also felt that the death of her mother and the fact that she was born in Shang Shu Manor must have had something to do with the Empress Dowager.


    "Child, only if you live a good life will you be worthy of your mother protecting you with her life."


    The woman felt that Hua Mujiao was still in a state of grief, so she moved her lips to continue persuading her.


    However, what she didn''t know was that Hua Mujiao had already turned all of her sadness and sadness into hatred. She had to get to the bottom of this matter regarding her mother!


    "I''m fine now. This is not a place to stay for long. Let me bring you out of here."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao stood up, preparing to drag the woman away from this secret room.


    However, the moment she stood up, the woman broke free from her grasp. With a wry smile, her lips twitched as she shook her head.


    "Child, you''ve already said it, this Dew Palace is very heavily guarded, it won''t be easy for you to enter. Moreover, bringing along a burden like me will probably be even harder to escape. You can leave now, I don''t want to implicate you. "


    "But if you stay here, you will be tortured to death!"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t understand what the woman was thinking. It was difficult for her to have a sliver of ability to escape this place without seeing the light of day, but she was still able to calmly give up.


    The woman chuckled and said, "Child, you don''t understand." The reason why I am still alive from being tortured to the point where I don''t even look like I am is because, as a human mother, I have never been afraid for my own children, even in the mountains of blades and seas of fire, in the depths of hell. "


    "You have children?"


    The woman''s words surprised Hua Mu Jin.


    But on second thought, she was right. Isn''t there a saying: A woman is weak, but a mother is strong.


    "Hmm, I wonder how he is doing. I only hope that he does not act foolishly because of me. Because right now, he is completely unable to defeat that woman, Nangong Liuli. "


    Who fought against the Empress Dowager? Hua Mujie felt that the identity of a woman''s child shouldn''t be simple.


    As he thought about it, he asked, "Then can you tell me who it is? Or tell me who your child is. After we get out, if you have anything you want to take with you, I can help you bring it to him. "


    Only to see the woman shaking her head, laughing in silence.


    In an instant, Hua Mujie understood that she definitely still didn''t trust him.


    But Hua Mujie did not get angry. No matter what, if he were to be locked up here and endure the inhuman torture, he probably would not believe anyone that came here.


    "If you don''t want to say it, I won''t ask. However, I am truly grateful to you for telling me about my parents. When I have avenged my parents, I can assure you that I will definitely come and take you out so that you can reunite with your children. "


    "Thank you! "Child, hurry up and leave ¡­" The woman urged Hua Mu Jin to leave as soon as possible because she was afraid that she would suddenly change her mind and harm Hua Mu Jin.


    "Yes." Auntie, you must be alive. "


    Before she left, Hua Mu Jin reluctantly turned back to look at the woman, but in the end, she still resolutely left.


    After falling into the secret passage and searching for the mechanism for a long time, she finally found it and opened the secret passage''s secret door.


    However, just as she was about to gently open the door of the abandoned house, she suddenly bumped into someone ¡­

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    The person who bumped into her was a palace maid from the Dew Palace.


    Hua Mujiao''s reaction was extremely fast. Just as the palace maid was about to open her mouth and shout out, she fiercely slapped the back of the palace maid''s head, knocking the palace maid out.


    He had originally thought that they would be safe for the time being, but just as Hua Mujiao was preparing to hide the palace maid, he heard the footsteps of the patrolling guards.


    Without enough time to hide the knocked out palace maid, Hua Mujiao dodged and used a movement technique to fly up to the roof.


    Very quickly, the guards who had been knocked unconscious also discovered the palace maids. For a moment, the entire Dew Temple was in an uproar.


    "There''s an assassin, there''s an assassin ¡­"


    Hearing the guard''s voice, Hua Mu Jin frowned. Before the guard could turn his attention back to the roof, Hua Mu Jin quickly left from the roof and headed outside of the Dew Palace.


    However, the Dew Palace was truly too big, to the point that Hua Mujiao almost lost her way. In the end, she was even discovered by the guards.


    "The assassin is here ¡­"


    "Capture her, regardless of life or death!"


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin felt a sense of crisis.


    She couldn''t care about anything else. She had already forgotten about what Nan Ge was waiting for her outside the Dew Palace. The only thought in her mind right now was to escape from the Dew Palace ¡­


    The guards of the Dew Palace chased after Hua Mu Jin from inside the Dew Palace to outside the Dew Palace.


    At this time, Nan Ge who was waiting outside also knew that Hua Mujie must have been discovered. She hid behind the fake mountain for a long time before disappearing in a flash.


    After leaving the Dew Palace, Hua Mujiao knew the way back to the Hibiscus Palace. A plan formed in her heart as she directly returned to the Hibiscus Palace.


    "What are you doing? "Stop, you can''t enter."


    Outside the Hibiscus Palace, countless guards had surrounded the entire Hibiscus Palace. The guard in the lead even obstructed the palace maids, completely disregarding her presence as he directly pushed her down to the ground.


    "What are you arguing about in the middle of the night? Every single one of them has no respect for the rules or the rules, so why aren''t they afraid of disturbing the Empress''s rest! "


    At this time, the bamboo shoot heard the noise and roared.


    Seeing the approaching guards, Green Bamboo was a little scared, but on the surface, it mustered up its courage and stopped them.


    "What are you doing? Do you know where this is? If we disturb the rest of your lives, none of you will be able to chop off your heads! "


    Seeing that the guards were about to force their way in, the green bamboo instantly brought out the White Battlegrass and the flower hibiscus.


    "Scram, we are ordered to arrest him. If we let him go, will you be able to bear the responsibility?"


    The leader of the guards shot a cold glance at the green bamboo. He was furious that she had stopped him.


    "This is the palace of the grand elder of the palace, the palace of the empress. How can there be an assassin?" I think you guys are here to cause trouble! Don''t you know that the Emperor is still resting inside? "


    Suddenly, the guard pushed away the bamboo and sneered, "I don''t care who''s inside. If you keep hindering me from catching the assassin, don''t blame me for being impolite!"


    As he spoke, the guard entered the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    With a wave of his hand, he signaled his subordinates to search the entire Hibiscus Palace, but in the end, they were still unable to find anything.


    "Milord, aside from the palace, we didn''t search the palace and didn''t find anyone suspicious."


    The guard reported after the search, causing the leader of the guards'' face to darken. Looking at the palace where Hua Mu Jin lived, he walked towards her step by step.


    In a split-second, Green Bamboo crawled up from the ground and stopped the guards.


    "This is the palace of Imperial Concubine Xi. You are not allowed to enter and search without permission!"


    "Scram!"


    Suddenly, the guard raised his leg and kicked the bamboo away. She was a woman to begin with, so this kick caused Green Bamboo to immediately spit out a mouthful of blood.


    Just as the guard was about to push open the door of the palace, the door suddenly opened from the inside. Before the guard could even react, the person inside directly slapped the guard in the chest.


    In that instant, the rage in the guard''s heart flared. He drew his sword and stabbed at the person who struck him, but when he saw that person''s face, the guard''s sword stopped at just one fist''s distance away.


    "Who gave you the guts to kill the monarch?"


    The one who opened the door to the palace was Bai Zhan.


    At this moment, he was staring coldly at the guard, his entire body emitting a biting cold and murderous aura.


    "I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Your Majesty, please forgive me. This subordinate didn''t know that Your Majesty was here. This subordinate thought that it was an assassin. That''s why ¡­" Your Majesty, please forgive me! "


    In a split-second, the guard fell to his knees, sweat beading from his forehead.


    The group of guards he had brought with him also fell to their knees.


    "Your majesty, he trespassed into my palace. This servant was unable to stop him, so I beg that Your Majesty punish him."


    On one side, Green Bamboo was propping itself up and kneeling on the ground, apologizing as well.


    "Luo Chen!"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke shouted. In a split-second, Luo Chen appeared out of nowhere and half-kneeled on the ground.


    "Your subordinate is here ¡­"


    "Inform us of our will. If anyone dares to trespass into the Hibiscus Palace in the future, kill them without mercy!"


    "Yes sir!"


    When the guard saw Luo Chen appear, he instantly lost his confidence.


    The reason why he had barged into the palace so arrogantly earlier was because he hadn''t seen Bai Zhan Ke''s personal bodyguards, Luo Chen and Nan Ge. Thus, he dared to conclude that Green Bamboo''s words were a lie.


    "Take your men and get out of the palace!"


    "Yes sir!"


    Bai Zhan Ke glared at the guard coldly, and the chill in the guard''s body sent chills down his spine.


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke tell him to scram, his heart finally felt at ease.


    Just as he was about to leave, Hua Mu Jin''s voice came from within the palace.


    "All of you, kneel down for me!"


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin''s voice came from the palace.


    It turned out that not long after Hua Mujiao returned to the Hibiscus Courtyard, she initially wanted to pretend that she had been woken up by a guard and give her a good beating. However, after seeing Bai Qi inside the palace, she couldn''t help but shake her head in relief.


    This also allowed her to gain a lot of confidence.


    "Which palace''s guard are you? "You''re quite bold, you dare to trespass into my Hibiscus Palace?"


    Hua Mu Jin lazily stretched his body, before he coldly glanced at the guard and asked.


    The guard didn''t seem to have a good impression of Hua Mu Jin, so he frowned slightly. Even though Bai Zhan Ke was here, he still replied respectfully.


    "To reply esteemed wangfei Xi, your subordinate is from the Dew Palace, a subordinate of the empress dowager."


    As for the guard''s voice, Hua Mu Jin once again felt that it sounded familiar. But when the guard said the word ''empress dowager,'' Hua Mujiao changed her direction of attention, and a flash of hatred appeared on her face.


    "No wonder he was so ruthless. Not only did he trespass into my Hibiscus Palace, he even beat up my people? It must have been the empress dowager''s blessing, right? Lord Guard, what do you think? "


    Hua Mujiao''s words made the guard feel somewhat embarrassed, and he didn''t know how to reply.


    To say that the empress dowager did not give her permission meant that he was just a small bodyguard. Barging into the empress palace was a capital offense. If she said that the empress dowager had given her permission, it would give the impression that the empress dowager had purposefully come to the palace to cause trouble for him because of what had happened previously.


    "Lord Guard, why aren''t you saying anything?"


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, your subordinate is guilty. May Imperial Concubine Xi punish me!"


    Helpless, the guard could only take the initiative to ask for forgiveness.


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao looked at the green bamboo that was kneeling on the ground. Seeing the bloodstain at the corner of her mouth, she instantly became angry.


    "Green Bamboo, come here."


    Hearing this, Green Bamboo stood up from the ground and walked to Hua Mujiao''s side.


    Feeling pained, she wiped away the blood on the corner of her mouth, then softly asked, "Who hit you just now?"


    "Empress, if the lord guard insists on barging into your palace, this servant will not be able to stop him." This servant is useless, please punish me! " The green bamboo probably knew that Hua Mu Jin would vent her anger on him, so as it spoke, it started to cry.


    Seeing the green bamboo crying, Hua Mujiao stepped forward, raised her hands and ruthlessly slapped the guard''s face.


    "Pa, pa ¡­"


    "These two slaps, I will let you remember for a long time. Remember, other than the people who can move, if anyone moves, I will not forgive them! "Scram ¡­!"


    "This subordinate will remember that!"


    Gritting his teeth, the guard stood up and led his men out of the palace.


    Green bamboo, who was standing at the side, looked at the flower hibiscus with a pair of eyes, feeling unspeakably touched.


    Turning around, Hua Mujiao looked at Bai Zhan Ke, pursed her lips into a smile of gratitude.


    "Green Bamboo, you go first. Go to the imperial physician and have a look at your injuries. Tomorrow, you don''t have to wait on me. Rest well."


    "Yes, Empress."


    Returning to the palace, Hua Mujiao sat at the table, as if he was going through an intense battle, and poured himself several cups of water.


    Looking at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke was both angry and pained.


    "In the future, you definitely can''t do such a dangerous thing again."


    Raising her hand, Hua Mu Jin seemed to feel that Bai Zhan Ke''s reproach was getting on her nerves, and signaled him not to speak. After drinking two cups of water, he said.


    "Do you know where I snuck into the Dew Palace tonight? If I say it out loud, you might not believe me, but even I have some suspicions that I''m dreaming. "


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t show much interest in Hua Mu Jin''s words. What he was concerned about was that Hua Mu Jin had returned safely.


    "Let me tell you, I was almost discovered the moment I went in, but in order to avoid the guards, I accidentally stumbled into a secret passage. Also, after I entered the secret chamber, I saw a woman whose face had been destroyed to the point where the outline of her face couldn''t be seen.


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly stood up and asked harshly.


    "What did you say?"


    Frowning, Hua Mu Jin obviously didn''t understand why Bai Zhan Ke suddenly became so agitated, and coldly glanced at him. "Can you calm down first? Sit down and I''ll talk to you slowly. "


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke sit down and his expression turn extremely ugly, an idea suddenly popped into Hua Mujiao''s mind, but she held it back and didn''t say anything.


    "That woman was truly pitiful. She had been tortured to the point where she had no human form. I also learned about my parents from her. I wanted to get her out, but she refused because she was afraid of getting in my way. But if I can find a chance, I want to save her. "


    Hearing Hua Mujie''s words, Bai Zhan''s hands clenched into fists.


    The palm of the nail trap. If it wasn''t for the fact that Bai Zhan Ke''s fingernail was so short, his palm would have probably bled long ago.


    "The woman you''re talking about should be my mufei!"


    "Puff ¡­" What did you just say? "


    Bai Zhan Ke opened his mouth and asked coldly. Hua Mujie, who had just taken a sip of water, was so shocked that she spat it onto Bai Zhan Ke''s face, staring at him in shock.


    "Are you saying that she''s your mufei?"

 C68

    Hua Mujie couldn''t believe what she had just heard, but when she saw the cold and serious look on Bai Zhan Ke''s face, she was certain of it.


    When she started to talk about women, Bai Zhanke''s reaction surprised her. She had been guessing that the woman in the secret chamber might be related to Bai Zhanke, but she didn''t expect that she was really his mother!


    "Bai Zhan Ke, can you tell me what is going on?"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke''s expression that she didn''t know what to say, Hua Mu Jin suddenly felt sorry for him.


    She had never thought that she would run into her mother''s concubine on a night visit to the Dew Palace.


    Bai Zhanzheng didn''t plan on letting Hua Mujiao know about him, but since she had run into him and asked, she didn''t intend to hide it anymore.


    "When I was five years old, my mufei was sent to the cold palace. In order to see my mother, I secretly ran to the Cold Palace. Because I was discovered, royal father sent me to the Heavenly Sunlight Nation as a proton for a whole ten years. I haven''t seen my mufei since then. "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face revealed a bitter smile.


    "Later on, when I returned home, the empress dowager had already established her own power, and she had poisoned her father with poison in order for him to become the crown prince. But royal father didn''t want to make Bai Ling Yu the crown prince in the end, so she waited for the opportunity to kill him and even ordered me to enter the palace, so that she could blame me for it. However, she did not know that royal father had long finished writing the testamentary edict and had given both the Imperial Jade Seal and the testamentary edict to the Right Prime Minister. "


    Listening to Bai Zhan Ke''s narration, Hua Mujiao felt guilty towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    Because if his mother hadn''t wanted to protect him, he wouldn''t have gone to ask for help from his mother. In the end, the mother would have been thrown into a cold palace, and the two of them would have been on opposite sides.


    But when she heard what Bai Zhan Ke had to do about the Empress Dowager, Hua Mu Jin found it very dramatic.


    These things that could only be seen on television had actually happened before.


    "When the Right Prime Minister announced me as the successor to the throne with the Imperial Jade Seal and testamentary edict, the Empress Dowager''s plans failed. "In order to control me, she took my mother concubine out of the cold palace and used her as a threat to take over my rights as a king, and she became the one who truly ruled over Huan Yue."


    When the war was over, Hua Mujiao could no longer sit still.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Hua Mujie slammed the table and stood up from the chair.


    "Damn it, how can there be such a sinister woman? Since the person in the secret chamber is your mufei, then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and bring someone to rescue her! "Let''s go, I''ll go with you."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujie went up to pull Bai Zhan Ke up to save him.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke pulled her back, and Hua Mujie, because of her unstable heel, instantly sat on Bai Zhan Ke''s leg.


    "Do you really think I don''t want to save you? If I move a little, I''m afraid my mufei won''t just be tortured. The empress dowager will definitely take her life. "


    Hua Mujie didn''t think too much like Bai Zhan Ke. She just felt that even if she had to put her life on the line for her mother, she definitely wouldn''t sit still and wait for her death when she was tortured and mistreated.


    "I want to save mufei even more than you do, but right now, I can''t. What I want to do is not only save mufei, but also cause the empress dowager''s power to crumble and never be reborn, do you understand? "


    Bai Zhan Ke buried his head in Hua Mujiao''s chest. She could clearly feel his body trembling. He was afraid that if she were to make a wrong move, her mother would lose her life.


    Hugging Bai Zhan Ke tightly, for the first time, Hua Mujiao felt that this man was also very weak.


    The guilt in her heart towards Bai Zhanji had deepened.


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao had made up her mind. She would help this man. Not only would he save his mother''s consort, but he would also become the true ruler of the Huan Yue Country!


    "Sorry about that ¡­"


    Like this, the two snuggled up to each other and quietly hugged each other. It was as if they had received courage from each other, causing them to no longer fear.


    After tonight''s incident, the Hibiscus Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple was much more peaceful.


    Those who came to curry her favor stayed away from her.


    Only Mu Qiu often passed by.


    "Big Sister Jin, I heard you taught a guard in the empress dowager''s palace a lesson a few days ago?" Is that true? "


    Mu Qiu suddenly asked, causing a voice to flash through Hua Mujiao''s mind.


    No wonder, she felt that the guard''s voice sounded very familiar. This was because she had once heard this voice outside Mu Qiu''s palace.


    Who allowed him to trespass into the Hibiscus Palace, and even hurt Green Bamboo? He asked for it. "


    Towards that guard, Hua Mujiao didn''t have the slightest bit of good will towards him. It was not because he was the Empress Dowager''s man that she disliked him. In short, that guard was definitely not a good person.


    "Oh, I''m just asking ¡­"


    It was obvious that Mu Qiu was somewhat absent-minded.


    Although the flower hibiscus knew, it did not burst.


    Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already summer. The summer in the Huan Yue Country was so hot that it made people panic.


    "Ah ¡­" "The heat is dead, the heat is dead, the pearls and ice are not here yet, bring me some more, your master is going to heat up soon ¡­"


    Within the palace of the Hibiscus Temple, Hua Mujiao was lying on the table, her entire body seemed to have been paralyzed as she stuck closely to the ice-cold table. To the side, the ice that had been used to quench the heat had long since melted and turned into water.


    "Empress, there is no more. Each palace has its own share of ice cubes. The few days that Empress used it at one time have long since been used up. "


    On one side, the pearl kept waving the fan in her hand, fanning the hibiscus flowers.


    No matter how she fanned it, she felt it was hot, and Pearl felt helpless.


    "I can''t do it, it''s too hot. Accompany me to the Imperial Gardens. Isn''t there a pond there? Let''s go and wash our feet."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin stood up from the table, and without caring about the pearls that couldn''t keep up, she ran to the imperial garden alone.


    Although the sun was high in the sky now, in order to relieve the heat, Hua Mu Jin didn''t care too much. She ran straight to the imperial garden, found a shady place, and then took off her shoes before putting them in the pond.


    "Phew ¡­" "Comfortable ¡­"


    Feeling the coolness from the soles of her feet, Hua Mujie felt extremely comfortable.


    At this time, in a pavilion far away, a few concubines were admiring the flowers. When they saw the hibiscus flower, one of the nobles unhappily said.


    "Esteemed wangfei, take a look. With the emperor''s favor, you actually dared to do such a shameless thing. To do it in public, aren''t you afraid of being disgraced by others?"


    Wei Hanshuang looked over to where the noble man was pointing and curled her lips.


    "Sister is right. Actually, I don''t think it''s anything important. If the emperor dotes on her, then he should pamper her. It''s just that the emperor dotes on her alone, so your sister won''t be able to get any favours. Naturally, your position won''t rise any further.


    Wei Hanshuang spoke very calmly, but her words were heard by the few people sitting by the side.


    "I don''t know what kind of bewitching medicine she gave the emperor, but he''s actually bewitching the emperor. In my opinion, she''s most likely a demoness."


    "Sister, why don''t you give it a try and see if it''s a Fey?"


    Wei Hanshuang''s sudden words shocked the nobles.


    "Esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, you really know how to joke around, how are we supposed to test this?"


    Smiling lightly, Wei Hanshuang reached out her hand and hooked him with a hook. She then whispered something into her ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear.


    And then, he saw his patron wave his hands in fear and astonishment.


    "Esteemed Ning Concubine, chenqie doesn''t dare." If the emperor knew about this, wouldn''t chenqie be beaten into the cold palace? "


    Sneering coldly, Wei Hanshuang encouraged the noble, "What are you afraid of? With me and my sisters testifying for you, who would believe you did it? Furthermore, isn''t there nobody by her side right now? "


    Hearing Wei Hanshuang''s words, the noble man''s heart was filled with courage in an instant.


    He stood up and walked towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Quietly arriving behind the flower hibiscus, the nobleman thought that he had not been discovered and stretched out his hand to push the flower hibiscus into the pond.


    However, the moment she made her move, Hua Mujiao had already sensed it. With a flip of her body, she appeared behind her benefactor and kicked him into the pond.


    "Hmph, you want to push me? Do not even think about it! "


    "Ah ¡­" "Save, save me, I, I don''t, I don''t know how to water ¡­"


    Ignoring the nobleman in the pond, Hua Mujiao turned to look at the pavilion. Actually, she had already noticed Wei Hanshuang and the others long ago, but she was too lazy to bother and pretended not to see them.


    Seeing Wei Hanshuang sitting in the pavilion with a sneer on her face, Hua Mu Jin also raised her lips. Her lips slightly moved, but she didn''t make a sound.


    Afterwards, Hua Mujiao turned around, picked up the shoes on the ground, and walked barefooted towards the Heartbreak Palace.


    And her every action caused Wei Hanshuang in the pavilion to clench her fists, her eyes filled with resentment.


    "Aiyo, my dear lady, why aren''t you wearing shoes? Quick, someone, hurry and put on the shoes for Esteemed Empress Xi. What if you get hurt and get better? "


    Upon entering the Heart Nurturing Palace, Bai Zhan Ke''s eunuch, Zhang Quan De came to welcome him, seeing Hua Mu Jin''s bare feet, he was afraid and worried, so he immediately ordered his palace maid to help him put on his shoes.


    "What are you wearing? It''s so hot and these shoes aren''t even breathing. Do you want me to die from the heat?" "I''m not wearing any clothes, hurry up and go over to those ice cubes. Coming over from the imperial garden, I was almost hit by the heat."


    After the palace maid left, Hua Mujiao carried her shoes and entered the palace.


    Meanwhile, Bai Zhan Ke was sitting at the desk in the palace, reviewing the memorial.


    "Why are you here?"


    Raising his eyes, he glanced at Hua Mu Jin, then asked Bai Zhan Ke in a soft voice, and continued to review and review the memorial.


    "Hot, I came here to steal a cold. I have used up all the ice in my palace, how about you give me a few pieces of the ice you have here? "


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s playful voice, Bai Zhan Ke helplessly shook his head.


    Putting away the memorial, he got up, walked to Hua Mujiao''s side, and squatted down, "I''ll get someone to send you some later. Reach out and put on your shoes."


    Hua Mujiao was flattered by Bai Zhan Ke''s actions.


    He hurriedly withdrew his feet and gave an awkward laugh. "Hehe, you''re a sovereign. It''s not good to put on your concubine''s shoes, right?"

 C69

    Bully pulled out Hua Mujie''s foot, Bai Zhan Ke looked very serious, and said, "What''s wrong with it? "Whoever dares to say anything shall be ripped off by me!"


    "¡­"


    Although Bai Zhan Ke''s tyrannical way of spoiling his wife was very enjoyable for Hua Mujiao, it also made her feel somewhat sorry for him.


    After all, she had no intention of staying in this world for the rest of her life ¡­


    "Oh right, did you have any leads on the matter I asked Nan Ge to help me investigate?"


    A few days ago, Hibiscus Blossom had sent the Southern Kingdom''s birth Nan Ge to investigate about the Blood Coral matter. He didn''t know how Nan Ge was doing, but there was still no news about him.


    Therefore, he asked about the ''White Battlefield''.


    "There will still be a few more days before you return. If you really want to find out your mother''s identity, then in two months time, the Southern Kingdom''s records will be in the Southern Kingdom. The king invites me to go, so you can go with me."


    "Really?"


    After Bai Zhan Ke said this, Hua Mujiao jumped up from her chair.


    At the same time, Bai Zhan Ke had also put on her shoes.


    "Well, really."


    "I knew you were the best!"


    For a moment, Hua Mujie was so happy that she jumped and jumped. She forgot her shape and directly jumped onto Bai Zhan Ke''s body, her arms wrapped around Bai Zhan Ke''s neck.


    Hua Mujiao suddenly took the initiative to get closer to him, causing him to be stunned for a moment.


    However, it only lasted for an instant and returned to normal.


    "Alright, come down."


    "Oh!"


    Hua Mujiao pouted as he got off Bai Zhan Ke, looking a little unhappy.


    "Go back to the palace first, I''ll come over after I''m done with my business. "Also, no matter where you go in the future, remember to bring someone with you."


    "Got it, nag!"


    After leaving the Heart Nurturing Palace, Hua Mujiao did not directly return to the Hibiscus Palace. Where was she now, and where was she staying?


    Unknowingly, she was surrounded by a dilapidated palace. She did not know where she was nor did she know what kind of place this was.


    "Ah ¡­" "Hmm ¡­" "Zi Chu ¡­"


    Suddenly, a familiar voice entered his ears. In a split-second, Hua Mu Jin''s eyebrows creased, and she turned her head to look into the dilapidated and overgrown palace.


    He had only wanted to take a peek, but he stepped on a tree branch and made a sound.


    In an instant, it had alarmed the two men who were doing obscene things in the palace.


    "Someone''s here?"


    "It can''t be? This palace has already been abandoned for more than ten years, how could there be people? "


    "Go out and take a look, don''t let anyone find out I''m here, or else the empress dowager will take my life."


    "But, Zi Chu, I ¡­"


    "Hurry up and go!"


    Hearing the conversation between the two, Hua Mujiao''s brows tightened even more. She stood in place, this time not intending to leave.


    When she saw the disheveled Mu Qiu walk out, Hua Mu Jin closed her eyes and took a deep breath.


    "Big sis Jin, what''s wrong, how could you ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin stepped forward and pulled Mu Qiu''s hand, pulling her away.


    When they returned to the Eternal Music Palace, Hua Mujiao sat on a chair and stared at Mu Qiu without speaking. She was waiting for Mu Qiu to speak.


    "Big Sister Jin, did ¡­ did you hear something?"


    After a long while, Mu Qiu asked tentatively.


    Sighing, Hua Mu Jin''s expression became extremely unsightly. In the end, she opened her mouth and said, "Mu Qiu, do you know what you''re doing? If the one who accidentally broke through you today wasn''t me but someone else, do you know what would have happened to you? "


    For the first time, Mu Qiu saw Hua Mu Jin getting angry at him.


    The initial unease in his heart turned into anger.


    "Big Sister Jin, of course I know what I''m doing! You have always known that entering the palace was not my wish. If it wasn''t for my father forcing me, I would have been with Zi Chu a long time ago. "I know that Big Sister Jin, you''re good to me, but, if I let you marry someone you don''t love, not only would you not get pampered, but you would also have to be a widow for your entire life, would you be willing, Big Sister Jin?"


    Mu Qiu became excited as he spoke.


    Hua Mu Jin narrowed her eyes. She didn''t deny what Mu Qiu had said. It was exactly what she was thinking.


    However, that was not what she wanted to say.


    "That man is not worth the risk for him. Don''t you see that he doesn''t love you at all? "


    "But I love him! For him, I am willing to do anything! "


    Mu Qiu''s words were firm, making Hua Mujiao speechless.


    "Mu Qiu, you''re so stupid!" I only hope that you do not fall into the hands of this man one day. By then, it will be too late for you to regret it! "


    "I''m not afraid!"


    Mu Qiu''s expression was resolute. Hua Mujiao suddenly felt that she was really meddling in other people''s business.


    "Up to you!" With that, Hua Mu Jin stood up and prepared to leave.


    She knew that no matter how much she said, Mu Qiu wouldn''t listen.


    However, she didn''t understand. Could a woman who loved herself but didn''t love herself really be so contemptuous of herself?


    "Elder Sister Jin Jin, today''s matter ¡­"


    "Rest assured, I will not mention this to anyone. However, let me remind you, you better take care of yourself! "


    After leaving the Eternal Music Palace, Hua Mujiao still felt sad for Mu Qiu.


    If something really happened to her in the future, it would be something she didn''t want to see happen.


    After Hua Mujiao left, that guard called Zi Chu snuck into the Eternal Music Palace. Knowing that the one who broke through their trap was Hua Mu Jin, she instantly unleashed her killing intent towards Hua Mu Jin.


    "This woman cannot be allowed to live!" "Think of a way, other than her!"


    "Grandson Chu, what are you talking about? Elder sister Jin Jin is my good sister. Let me tell you, if you dare to touch her, I won''t let you die! "


    He shot an angry glance at Mu Qiu, but the killing intent in his grandson''s eyes remained unabated.


    "If I don''t touch her, she might not do so. Previously, didn''t she ruthlessly give me two slaps in the face in front of so many people from the Jin Xi Palace? Do you know how much face she has given me? "


    "Isn''t that because you trespassed into my Hibiscus Courtyard, and even hit Big Sister Jin''s personal palace maid? What''s more, the emperor was still here back then. If it wasn''t for Big Sister Jin''s two slaps, who knows how the emperor would have punished you. "


    From start to finish, Mu Qiu had been speaking up for Hua Mujiao.


    In her heart, Hua Mujiao was her good sister, and she could not tolerate anything that would wrongly accuse her.


    "Wasn''t that the empress dowager''s decree? "If she doesn''t look at the Buddhist Sangha, she wouldn''t even put the empress dowager in her eyes. Say, what do you think you are in her eyes?"


    His grandson Chu kept on saying that Hua Mujiao was in the wrong. This made Mu Qiu suddenly feel that the man in front of him had changed.


    "Zi Chu, how did you become so unreasonable?" "Ever since you came to work at the empress dowager''s palace, I discovered that you changed completely. You clearly weren''t like this in the past!"


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s disappointed expression, his grandson Chu Feng retracted the hostility in his hand and comforted him gently.


    "It''s not that I''ve changed, it''s that I have to adapt to this strong person''s way of life. Mu Qiu, listen to me. That Hua Mujiao is not a simple woman. One day, she will expose our relationship. Not only will I die, you will also die. So, she can''t stay, you know? "


    "Since she said she won''t, then she won''t! Also, don''t touch her. If you dare to touch her, I will never forgive you! "


    "Pa ¡­"


    Just as Mu Qiu finished speaking, his grandson Chu slapped him in the face.


    Mu Qiu covered his face. He didn''t expect that the man he loved since he was young would actually hit him.


    "You, hit me?"


    As if he realized that he had been too impulsive, his grandson Chu Fei''s face was filled with guilt and heartache as he hurriedly apologized.


    "I''m sorry, Qiu''er. I-I was angered by your words. I''m sorry."


    Tears welled up in his eyes.


    Mu Qiu closed his eyes, as though he didn''t want to see the man in front of him anymore. "You can leave!"


    His grandson looked at Mu Qiu with his eyes closed, hesitant on how to comfort Mu Qiu. In the end, he struggled to think for a long time before finally leaving.


    At this moment, Mu Qiu suddenly felt that Hua Mujiao''s words might really come true. She would fall under the hands of this man ¡­


    After returning to the Hibiscus Temple, Hua Mu Jin looked exhausted.


    "Empress, what''s wrong? Did Pearl not follow you? "


    Seeing that Hibiscus had no strength left in her steps and that the pearl beside her had also disappeared, Green Bamboo Shoot hurriedly stepped forward and asked.


    The corner of her mouth twitched, and Hua Mujiao shook her head, "It''s fine. Send someone to find the pearl. I''m tired, I''m going in to rest for a while."


    This was the first time that Green Bamboo had seen Hibiscus vulgaris.


    Obviously, something had happened that had caused her to act this way, but she didn''t dare to ask.


    Just as he was about to send someone to find the pearl, a few uninvited guests came from the Hibiscus Temple.


    "It''s precisely Imperial Concubine Xi. Quickly capture her. If she didn''t push our noble into the water, our noble wouldn''t have ¡­" "Howl ¡­"


    When the palace maid and a few guards arrived and saw the green bamboo blocking their way, they started to wail.


    "Miss Green Bamboo, on the orders of the empress dowager, we have come to invite esteemed wangfei to visit the Dew Palace. Please notify esteemed Empress Xi."


    The green bamboo coldly glanced at the wailing palace maid, as it loathed her wailing voice, as well as the slander towards Hua Mu Jin from her words.


    Although the guards had followed them, it was clear that the guards didn''t dare to rashly step into the palace.


    "Our Empress has fallen asleep. You guys wait here!"


    With that, the green bamboo shot a look at the person from the Jin Yu Xi Palace, then turned and entered the palace.


    "What''s going on outside?"


    Seeing the green bamboo enter, Hua Mujie looked at it and asked in a low voice.


    "In reply to Empress Dowager, a palace maid from some palace came over with a guard from the empress dowager''s palace. She said that it was you, that you had pushed them into the water, and that the noble died ¡­!"


    Dead?


    Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Because of the incident with Mu Qiu, she still had a headache. Who would have thought that the person who wanted to push her this afternoon would fall into the water and die?


    But that noble was clearly with Wei Hanshuang. Even if he fell into the water, as long as Wei Hanshuang ordered someone to save her, his life would not be in danger.


    How could he possibly die?


    It was most likely a trap for her.


    With a flash of spiritual light, the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth revealed an evil smile.


    "I will write a letter and send someone to send it to the Jadeite Jade Pavilion. Go outside and reply, just say that I''ll change my clothes and go over immediately. "


    "Yes, Empress."


    Without asking any further questions, Green Bamboo obeyed and turned to walk out.

 C70

    After a while, Hibiscus Blossom finished changing her clothes and followed the empress dowager''s guard to the Dew Palace.


    At the same time, at Jadeite Jade Pavilion.


    The Jadeite Jade Pavilion was where Lin Yushi lived. It was a very simple palace.


    Although she was a noble lady, her treatment was far from that of Xia Ha Xue, who had been sent to the cold palace.


    "Empress, you can''t go. If you go, then Imperial Concubine Ning will definitely not let you go. Empress, think twice."


    Inside the Jadeite Jade Pavilion, Lin Yushi stood at the side of the table. By her side was Qiao''er, her personal servant who was kneeling and begging her.


    Looking at Qiao''er, Lin Yushi felt a little awkward.


    "Qiao''er, do you know that if I didn''t go, Imperial Concubine Xi would have tried to incriminate him?" If Esteemed Empress Xi is convicted, how can I rest in peace? "


    "Empress, this servant understands. This servant understands." Lifting her head, Qiao''er looked at Lin Yushi and continued, "But esteemed wangfei, you''ve been friends with Concubine Ning since young. You know that she''s always been ruthless and cruel, and this matter is related to Consort Ning. If you appear to testify for Consort Xi, then Concubine Ning will definitely hate you to the bone.


    Hearing Qiao''er''s words, Lin Yushi frowned.


    She knew Wei Hanshuang very well.


    Wei Hanshuang''s father was the Prime Minister, and he had lived like a prince ever since he was young.


    Even though they had grown up together, she had always been right behind Wei Hanshuang.


    Even after entering the palace, because of her background, Wei Hanshuang held a much higher position in the harem than her.


    With that thought, Lin Yushi sat down.


    "Qiao''er, why do you think I saw it? "If only I hadn''t seen it."


    "Empress, just pretend you didn''t see this. For yourself, and also for the Lin Clan."


    Hearing this, the corners of Lin Yushi''s mouth widened into a wry smile as she shook her head and sighed.


    "Go and close the door. It''s a little cold."


    Perhaps, those who bear the burden of the family, are all people who are unable to make decisions for their own actions.


    Flower Hibiscus, don''t blame me... I couldn''t help myself.


    Upon entering the Dew Hall, Hua Mujiao''s eyes swept across everyone present. Other than Wei Hanshuang, there were also the two nobles that were together with Wei Hanshuang in the pavilion in the afternoon.


    Blessed body, flower hibiscus saluted Her Majesty.


    "Chenqie pays her respects to the empress dowager. The empress dowager is blessed."


    On the phoenix throne, the empress dowager was still as haughty and condescending as before as she coldly looked at Hua Mujiao. The hatred in her eyes for Hua Mujiao had never abated.


    "Forget it, I can''t afford it."


    A professional smile had been hanging on the corner of Hua Mujiao''s mouth the entire time. She stood up, turned her head and glanced at the noble corpse that was placed to the side and covered only with a white cloth.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, do you know why This Dowager called you here?"


    "This esteemed person''s personal palace maid cries and cries outside the palace. It''s likely that everyone in the palace knows that her master fell into the water and died, so how could chenqie not know?"


    Glancing coldly at the palace maid who was still crying beside the noble corpse, the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth rose into a sneer.


    Although it was just a show, this palace maid''s act was quite entertaining.


    The empress dowager''s eyes narrowed when she saw Hua Mujie''s lazy appearance.


    "Since you know about it, do you have an explanation for it?"


    Before she could reply, Hua Mujiao pressed her hand against her waist and suddenly said, "Esteemed Empress Dowager, can you give me a seat? In the past few days, the emperor has been living in the palace. This concubine''s waist is rather weak, and standing up is truly a bit sore. "


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished her words, she received countless pairs of furious and fierce eyes.


    When Hua Mu Jin saw this, the corner of her mouth slightly rose.


    That was what she wanted.


    The empress dowager tightened her grip on the armrest. In the end, she gave a look to the mama by her side and had the palace maid bring her a chair.


    Sitting on the chair, Hua Mu Jin looked dignified and elegant, but only she knew that this posture made her feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "Empress Dowager Xie." But it would be better if there was a cup of tea. "


    The empress dowager abruptly slapped the armrest, then sternly shouted at Hua Mujie: "Princess Xi, you''re going too far!"


    Hua Mu Jin immediately showed a pitiful and wronged expression.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, you''ve misunderstood chenqie!" "chenqie is indeed thirsty. After all, there''s still some distance between the Hibiscus Courtyard and the Dew Palace, and chenqie wanted to come here as soon as possible, but she was afraid of delaying the time by drinking water and making the empress dowager wait. That''s why she dared to come to your place and ask for a cup of tea."


    The empress dowager took a deep breath and suppressed her anger as she looked at Hua Mujiao''s pitiful pretentious appearance.


    "Servants, serve tea!"


    Hearing the empress dowager''s voice, a smile blossomed on Hua Mujie''s face.


    "Empress Dowager Xie." "The empress dowager is indeed worthy of being a mother who once ruled the world. Your consort is ashamed for being so magnanimous."


    The words'' a mother who once worshipped the world ''caused the empress dowager''s face to darken.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, the empress dowager called you here to investigate the matter of your noble being drowned to death. Did you go a little too far?"


    At this moment, Wei Hanshuang, who had been sitting on the side the entire time, spoke up.


    The coldness in her eyes made Hua Mujiao feel a trace of coldness, and she grinned.


    "So Imperial Concubine Ning was there as well. She was too busy talking to the empress dowager just now that she neglected her little sister. It really was my fault." "The summer in Huan Yue is rather hot. I wonder if Imperial Concubine Ning has disturbed you by taking a nap in the imperial garden pavilion in the afternoon?"


    Hearing this, Wei Hanshuang wrinkled her brows, but she didn''t know what exactly was the meaning behind Hua Mujiao''s words.


    She thought for a moment and replied, "Imperial Concubine Xi is too serious. It''s just that the palace is a little too hot, so I invited my little sisters to the imperial garden. At that time, I didn''t notice Imperial Concubine Xi and didn''t disturb her."


    "Oh, really?"


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin''s smile became even wider.


    Turning her head, she glanced at the noble corpse on the ground and asked the palace maid who had turned into a low sobbing sound.


    "You said that your benefactor was pushed into the water by me, but you saw it with your own eyes?"


    Hua Mujiao''s words were turned around extremely quickly, causing the sobbing palace maid to not be able to react for a moment.


    She raised her head to look at Hua Mujiao, and after glancing at Wei Hanshuang from the corner of her eyes, she said with certainty, "Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. I saw you push a noble into the water.


    Hua Mujiao coldly smiled, and a cold look appeared in her eyes.


    "Since you saw it with your own eyes, when your noble fell into the water, you should be very close to him, right?"


    "Of course, this servant is the noble person''s personal maid. In order to be able to take care of the noble person at any time, I don''t dare to be too far away from him."


    The palace maid replied as if it was obvious. She didn''t realize that she had already fallen into Hua Mu Jin''s trap.


    "Oh, in order to be able to take care of your benefactor at any time, you don''t dare to stay too far away from your benefactor? What a joke! Since you are so close, why didn''t you go down and rescue your benefactor when he was in the water? Is this what you call taking care of her? "


    Hua Mujiao''s cold tone suddenly turned into a furious rebuke, causing the palace maid to momentarily panic, as she felt a trace of fear and cowardice in her heart.


    "This servant ¡­ this servant doesn''t know water ¡­"


    Glancing coldly at the girl in front of her, the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth curled up into a cold snort.


    "So what if you don''t know water? Do you really think that the life of a servant like you is more precious than the life of a noble? "


    After being angrily rebuked by Hua Mujiao, the palace maid''s expression became even more flustered, hurriedly shaking her head. "No, this servant didn''t ¡­"


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, although chenqie was in the pavilion at that time, she heard someone cry out when they fell into the water. She must have thought she couldn''t swim, so she called for help."


    At this time, a noble standing behind Wei Hanshuang suddenly spoke up.


    As she coldly looked over, the coldness on Hua Mu Jin''s face became even stronger.


    "When did it become your turn to interrupt my interrogation?"


    When Hua Mujiao looked at that noble person, that person''s body trembled for some reason.


    Unwillingness appeared in his eyes.


    "Chenqie doesn''t dare."


    "If you don''t dare, then shut your mouth!"


    At this moment, everyone in the Dew Palace could feel the intimidating aura radiating from Hua Mu Jin''s body. This deterrence caused the noble person who had just spoken and the palace maid who was kneeling on the ground to become timid towards her.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, this one is still here. Shouldn''t this one keep his mouth shut?" Suddenly, the empress dowager opened her mouth to suppress the power of the flower, hibiscus.


    "I don''t dare," the empress dowager said. "If there''s anything else the empress dowager wants to ask, feel free to ask. Chenqie will definitely speak her mind."


    Hua Mujiao''s smiling expression was the complete opposite of his previous aggressive expression.


    The empress dowager gave a cold snort as she looked at Hua Mujiao. "Even though you''ve been reprimanding the palace maids, you haven''t denied that you pushed your esteemed self into the water. Did this mean that your esteemed self fell into the water? You pushed him down!"


    Her Majesty confirmed her words without a trace of doubt, as if the death of this noble man had already been decided by Hibiscus vulgaris.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, didn''t you say that everyone has to look for evidence? This palace maid belongs to this noble person, so her words can''t be counted, can they?"


    The empress dowager didn''t think that Hibiscus Flower would actually bring out the matter of Harvest Pavilion to pay her back. This made the empress dowager even more speechless.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, this is still a little too early to say. Although I didn''t notice that Empress Dowager Xi was also in the imperial garden at the start, I did see you walk away from the pool when the noble fell into the water. If you don''t know, is this witness counted as a witness? "


    Hua Mujie seemed to have expected Wei Hanshuang to open her mouth, his expression did not contain any surprise, nor was he flustered.


    "Of course, of course we do! In other words, the two nobles who were with Imperial Concubine Ning in the pavilion also personally saw me push the nobleman into the water? "


    "Of course I saw it!"


    The rich man who had just been scolded by Hua Mujiao quickly replied.


    As if to save her face from being scolded by Hua Mu Jin, the noble person didn''t hesitate to reply. However, after she finished her sentence, she felt a chill from Wei Hanshuang''s body.


    Raising her lips, Hua Mujiao''s lips curled up into a sinister smile as she continued, "I remember that you said just now that you only heard the sound of someone falling into the water and the palace maid''s cry for help. How did it turn into you seeing me push someone into the water with your own eyes?"


    Hearing these words, that nobleman knew that he had been tricked by Hua Mu Jin, and he didn''t hesitate to jump into it.


    "You ¡­ "I, chenqie just didn''t hear you speak clearly before and answered subconsciously."


    "Pa ¡­"


    As soon as the nobleman''s voice fell, Hua Mujiao ferociously slammed the small wooden table beside him that held the tea. Instantly, the small wooden table broke apart and the tea spilled onto the floor.

 C71

    "How dare you! He answered without thinking? In that case, you intentionally set me up! "


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly became angry, causing the noble to jump. His legs went limp, and he almost collapsed on the ground.


    "I-I''m not, I''m just, just ¡­"


    For a moment, the nobleman was extremely flustered. His eyes gazed at Wei Hanshuang, wanting her to help explain, but Wei Hanshuang only picked up a light sip of tea without any intention of helping her.


    The nobleman was flustered and quickly knelt in front of the empress dowager.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, please investigate this. Chenqie didn''t want to frame Imperial Concubine Xi. Esteemed Empress Dowager, please uphold justice for chenqie!"


    The empress dowager only glanced at the person kneeling before her and said coldly, "From what you just said, it''s not hard to hear that you''re trying to frame Imperial Concubine Xi. When you see it with your own eyes, you only hear the sound of falling water and the cry for help.


    Kneeling to Her Majesty was because Her Majesty knew very well that Her Majesty was extremely disgusted by hibiscus.


    She had thought that the Empress Dowager would speak up for her out of loathing for Hibiscus Flower, but she had never expected that the Empress Dowager would loathe even more foolish people like her.


    The empress dowager''s coldness caused the nobleman''s heart to sink into the abyss.


    She quickly knelt and continued to defend herself.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, chenqie hasn''t. Esteemed Empress Dowager, chenqie really, really didn''t want to frame Imperial Concubine Xi. Esteemed Empress Dowager ¡­"


    "Chenqie remembers that the empress dowager said before that the one people in the harem couldn''t tolerate was someone with a venomous heart," Hua Mujie''s voice was lazy. "This noble man was delusional in trying to frame chenqie. I wonder if chenqie will punish your highness? Does the empress dowager have any objections?"


    Hua Mujie''s words couldn''t get rid of the word ''reason''.


    Although the empress dowager didn''t want to see Hua Mujiao flaunting her power in front of her, the empress dowager didn''t plan to keep such a foolish person for herself.


    "Men, drag this noble person down and beat him to thirty big boards again, then knock him into the cold palace!"


    In the blink of an eye, the noble''s entire body went limp. He originally knelt on the ground, but now he collapsed. It was as if his soul had left his body, and his eyes became unfocused.


    The empress dowager ordered her guards to drag the nobleman out without waiting for Hibiscus to speak.


    Outside of the Dew Palace, came the pained cries and aggrieved voices of noble people ¡­


    "Is Imperial Concubine Xi satisfied?"


    Hearing that, Hua Mujiao took the brocade handkerchief from the bamboo and wiped her hands before nodding with a smile. "If the empress dowager can handle this matter impartially, chenqie will naturally be satisfied." However, the matter of a concubine pushing a noble into the water and drowning him in his own hands was a crime that the concubine would never dare to bear. "Of course, chenqie also believes that the empress dowager will observe every detail of the situation and return chenqie''s innocence."


    The empress dowager felt even more uncomfortable when she saw that Hibiscus Blossom was unperturbed.


    "Although noble people don''t say anything and wish to frame and frame Grand Concubine Xi, even you, Grand Concubine Xi, can''t dispel the suspicion that you are pushing your noble person into the water. Although she was only a noble, she was still a woman from the harem. If I don''t find evidence to clear myself of this matter, I''m afraid that this one can only handle this matter impartially! "


    Hua Mujiao calmly returned the brocade handkerchief to Pearl''s hand. She glanced at Wei Hanshuang, then looked at the empress dowager.


    "Of course! However, there was one thing that chenqie didn''t understand. At that time, Ning Fei-jie and the two noblemen were in the pavilion, and since they heard the cries for help and the sound of falling into the water, and had so many palace maids by their side, it couldn''t be that every palace servant knew no water, right? Moreover, the water in the pool isn''t very deep. Even if the noble person doesn''t know how to swim, standing in the pool wouldn''t be enough to drown him. What do you think, Little Sister Ning Fei? "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin cast her gaze towards Wei Hanshuang.


    Lifting her eyes and meeting Hua Mujiao''s gaze, Wei Hanshuang unexpectedly shifted her gaze away.


    "Whether the pool water is deep or shallow, I do not know. However, the servants of the two noble people and I truly do not know how to water. If Imperial Concubine Xi doesn''t believe it, can you call all the palace maids here in the afternoon and ask them about it? "


    Seeing Wei Hanshuang avoid his line of sight, the smile on Hua Mujiao''s lips became even wider.


    "Mm. Sister Ning Fei''s method isn''t bad. Then we''ll call all the palace maids over and ask for a coroner to examine the corpses. What do you think, Empress Dowager?"


    Wei Hanshuang didn''t expect Hua Mujiao to actually call all the palace maids over to question her, so she frowned slightly and looked at her.


    "As you wish!"


    With that, the Empress Dowager gave the mama a look. The mama understood and sent her men out.


    However, Hua Mujiao was very clear in her heart. Since the empress dowager was the one who sent out the announcement, she would naturally prove everything by pushing the noble into the water. However, she didn''t panic in her heart.


    When Wei Hanshuang had finished interrogating all the palace maids, she revealed a sinister smile.


    "Princess Xi, according to what you''ve said, we''ve already done everything we should do. Do you still have anything else to say?"


    Her fingers tapped on the armrest, and Hua Mujie seemed very calm.


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, Lin Shuyi requests an audience!"


    At this moment, the eunuch suddenly walked in and reported.


    In an instant, the empress dowager frowned, but Hua Mujie''s lips curved upwards as she smiled confidently.


    "Announce!"


    "Chenqie pays her respects to the empress dowager, esteemed imperial concubine, esteemed wangfei Ning ¡­" Upon entering the Dew Hall, Lin Yushi bowed to the three of them as her gaze landed on Wei Hanshuang.


    The empress dowager said, "Exempt the formalities. It''s already so late. Why did Lin Shuyi come to the Dew Palace?"


    "In reply to the empress dowager, chenqie heard that the empress dowager was investigating the matter of a noble falling and drowning to death. chenqie happened to see this today when she was passing by the imperial garden, so she came over."


    Lin Yushi stood and withdrew her gaze from Wei Hanshuang, her body slightly trembling.


    Although she tried her best to remain calm, Hua Mujiao could still see it.


    Her Majesty frowned. "You said you saw it all?"


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, yes, chenqie saw it all."


    "Then tell me, what did you see?" The empress dowager''s eyes were extremely sharp as she stared at Lin Yushi.


    Lowering her head, Lin Yushi calmed herself down before answering.


    "In reply to the empress dowager, chenqie was admiring flowers in the imperial garden when she saw your highness walk behind esteemed wangfei and extend a hand to push esteemed wangfei into the water. However, esteemed wangfei noticed that after she dodged and hid, your highness fell into the water and left. As for your highness''s personal palace maid, she didn''t call for help. Only when your highness sank into the water did she call for your highness to be scooped onto the shore ¡­"


    Lin Yushi''s testimony stunned the palace maid who was kneeling beside the noble''s corpse.


    She had never imagined that there was someone else in the Imperial Garden besides them at that time.


    And he even saw the whole thing in his eyes.


    Only now did the empress dowager and Wei Hanshuang understand why Hibiscus Blossom kept going back and forth with them. It was because a noble had fallen into the water and not learned how to save her.


    All of this was just a matter of Hua Mu Jin stalling for time in order to wait for Lin Yushi to testify for her ¡­!


    "Is that true?"


    "In reply to the empress dowager, chenqie''s words are true. If there''s even a single lie, I''m willing to accept the punishment."


    Looking at Lin Yushi, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips and yawned.


    "Empress Dowager, I wonder if Lin Shuyi''s testimony can prove chenqie''s innocence?" If it''s proven that chenqie is tired, can you allow chenqie to leave first? "


    Before Lin Yushi had even entered the palace, she was already a kind-hearted person in the imperial city of the Huan Yue Country. If her words couldn''t be used as proof, then who could be trusted?


    "Since this matter has already been investigated, she should be the one to blame for her noble death by drowning. Since I''m already tired, all of you should leave!"


    She stood up and coldly glanced at Wei Hanshuang. Her lips slightly moved, but she didn''t make a sound.


    Wei Hanshuang sat on the chair and watched her lips move. She clenched her hands into fists, her nails digging into her flesh and oozing blood.


    After exiting the Dew Palace, Hua Mujiao suddenly stopped in her tracks and turned around to look at Lin Yushi, who was following behind her.


    She whispered, "Lin Shuyi, thank you for coming. To be honest, whether or not you''ll testify for me, I was just making a bet with myself, luckily I won the bet. "


    Lin Yushi raised her eyes to look at Hua Mu Jin. She had her hands in front of her, and at this moment, her hands were still trembling.


    Seeing this, Hua Mujie stepped forward and held her trembling hands together, thanking her from the bottom of her heart, "Thank you so much."


    With a bitter smile, Lin Yushi withdrew her hand, "Imperial Concubine Xi is too polite. This concubine only hopes that Imperial Concubine Xi will be able to do as she says. If this concubine dares to offend Concubine Ning, then it''ll be worth it."


    It turned out that before coming to the Dew Palace, Hua Mujiao had sent someone to deliver a letter to Lin Yushi. As for the contents of the letter, only the two of them knew.


    "Of course, I''ve always kept my word and will not go back on my word. As long as you want it, no matter how difficult it is, I''ll definitely help you. However, I hope that only the two of us will ever know about this matter. "


    "Chenqie understands."


    Seeing Lin Yushi leave, Green Bamboo curiously asked, "Empress, what exactly did you write to make Lin Shuyi, who has always been in charge of Consort Ning, testify for you? This servant is truly curious."


    Hua Mujiao turned her head and gave the green bamboo a cold look. At this moment, her attitude towards her was extremely cold and indifferent.


    "I told you not to ask what you shouldn''t ask!"


    When they returned to the Hibiscus Temple, the pearl had already been retrieved, but her body was riddled with scars.


    "Do you know who did it?"


    Looking at the dying pearl on the bed, the flower hibiscus was filled with rage.


    Pearl''s eyes filled with tears, and she shook her head, "This servant, this servant doesn''t know. "I had originally wanted to catch up to you, young miss, but someone suddenly knocked me out behind my back, and when I woke up, I was locked in a woodshed. Those who beat up the servants covered their faces and didn''t say anything, I, uh, young miss, am not very useless, I''ve troubled you again ¡­"


    Pearl began to cry.


    The flower hibiscus had become accustomed to Pearl''s cowardly character.


    She comforted him, "It''s good that you''re fine. Why are you crying? Whoever beats you will be returned ten times more and your weak personality will be changed. If you continue like this, you might lose your life someday, so stop crying. "


    To Hua Mu Jin, the pearl was the second person who treated her well after Mu Qiu since she came to this world. She never treated the pearl as her servant but as a sister.


    "Miss, I''m sorry, servant ¡­"


    "Enough, don''t cry. It''s getting late, go to sleep first and take good care of your injuries. " Pearl wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Hua Mujiao.


    After covering the pearl with a blanket, Hua Mujiao glanced at the green bamboo at the side, "Green Bamboo, come to my palace, I have something to ask you."

 C72

    Hua Mujie''s sudden apathy made the bamboo panic in its heart.


    Soon after, Hua Mujiao arrived at the palace. Hua Mujiao sat in front of her dressing table and took off all the hairpins on her head. Green Bamboo stood at the side and was ready to step up.


    "Empress, this servant will do it for you."


    "No need, I have hands and feet, I''m not a cripple!"


    Hua Mujiao''s ice-cold words made the green bamboo''s heart flutter. She didn''t know where she had made Hua Mujiao unhappy, and was even more afraid that Hua Mujiao might have noticed something.


    After taking the complicated hairpin from her head, Hua Mu Jin turned around and looked at the green bamboo shoot. With a sneer, she raised the corner of her lips and opened her mouth.


    "Green Bamboo, even though you and I haven''t been together for long, you should know what kind of person I am. I don''t think I have a grain of sand in my eye, do you understand what I mean?"


    With that said, Green Bamboo''s hands began to move unnaturally.


    With a smile, she continued to pretend to be calm. "Empress, this servant doesn''t understand what you mean. I hope the Empress can express it clearly."


    With a cold snort, Hua Mu Jin placed one of her feet on the chair, and kept her gaze on the green bamboo.


    "Do you really think that I didn''t sense anything? Wei Hanshuang painstakingly sent you to my side not just to have you monitor me, but also to have you harm me after you gain my trust? "


    Even though she hadn''t met Wei Hanshuang that many times, these times she had brought pearls with her. From the pearls'' gaze to Wei Hanshuang''s, Hua Mujiao had already noticed it and never exposed it. She just wanted to see what kind of trick Wei Hanshuang was playing.


    In addition, the green bamboo had been protecting him time and time again.


    "Plop ¡­"


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the green bamboo instantly kneeled on the ground.


    "Niangniang, please execute this servant. This servant was forced to do so and only begged Niangniang to save this servant''s little brother before executing this servant. He is this servant''s only family in this world." Esteemed Empress, even if this servant dies, this servant''s little brother is innocent. He''s still young, but he''s only ten years old. Esteemed ¡­


    As he said this, the green bamboo kowtowed to Hua Mu Jin, begging for mercy.


    Seeing the green bamboo that was kowtowing all this time, Hua Mu Jin''s heart softened.


    When the green bamboo continued to kowtow, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand to block her forehead, her palm stained with a trace of blood.


    "Speak, what happened?"


    Lifting her eyes, the green bamboo met Hua Mujiao''s gaze, and in her eyes, it was very clear, very true.


    "Empress, this servant knows that one day, I will not be able to hide it from Empress. I just did not expect that Empress would discover it so early." The corners of Green Bamboo''s lips curled up into a wry smile as he spoke.


    Shaking her head, she continued, "To tell the Empress the truth, this servant''s parents passed away a long time ago. This servant grew up relying on my younger brother, and in order to live, I begged and begged. "That year, little servant was very ill. It was Ning Fei who paid for little servant and then cured little servant''s illness."


    The more he spoke, the more bitter the bamboo face became.


    "However, even though Consort Ning bought a servant, she didn''t allow me to enter the Prime Minister''s estate as a servant, but instead sent me to the palace as a palace maid. At that time, I didn''t know why, but it wasn''t until Concubine Ning entered the palace that she sent me to your side."


    After hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    He hadn''t thought that this Wei Hanshuang would already have such a long-term plan a few years ago.


    Four years ago, she was only a child of twelve or thirteen.


    "Continue!"


    "Although this servant has lived a difficult life since she was young, she has never had the heart to harm anyone. However, Concubine Ning used this servant''s little brother as a threat, so this servant had no choice but to go to the laundry. After that, she had asked this servant a few times about your whereabouts, as well as the Emperor''s whereabouts. "After the emperor had retired to the palace almost every night, Concubine Ning worried that you''d become pregnant with the prince and gave me the musk scent, asking me to light it up in your palace everyday."


    As she spoke, a look of guilt appeared on Green Bamboo''s face.


    "But Empress, although these few days have not been long, this servant knows that you are a good person." From the moment you slapped the empress dowager''s guard for me, I swear that as long as I save my younger brother, I won''t complain a single word if you want to kill me or not. "Esteemed wangfei, this servant has let you down. I beg you, please save this servant''s little brother. I beg you ¡­"


    After saying this, the green bamboo once again kowtowed.


    Flower hibiscus at the beginning of the apathy to green bamboo changed, rising sympathy.


    The fact that Green Bamboo had lost his parents since he was young was somewhat similar to him.


    Even though his parents were still alive in the modern world, there was no difference between them at all. In this foreign world, she was also someone who had lost both her parents.


    "What did you report to Wei Hanshuang?"


    Although she felt pity for the poor green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin still didn''t trust her completely.


    "To reply Niangniang, these are all matters of no importance. Your servant swears that when you and the emperor left together, your servant didn''t even mention a single word to Ning Fei. If your servant is lying, the heavens will not let you die!"


    Seeing the unswerving determination in the green bamboo eyes, Hua Mujiao believed her words.


    No matter how much a person lied, her eyes would never lie.


    "Do you know where your brother was placed by Wei Hanshuang?"


    Hua Mujiao suddenly mentioned it. Green Bamboo Hands instantly revealed a happy expression, but soon after, it shook its head.


    "This servant doesn''t know. Ever since I entered the palace, this servant has never seen my brother again." This palace has always been strict and strict. This servant has repeatedly begged Ning Fei to allow this servant to meet her little brother, but she said this servant will help her get rid of ¡­ "


    As he said this, the green bamboo raised its head and glanced at Hua Mu Jin before avoiding his gaze.


    "Speak!"


    Seeing the green bamboo swallow and spit, Hua Mu Jin was a bit impatient.


    The cold voice said one word and it frightened Green Bamboo so much that it hurriedly answered.


    "Consort Ning said that if this servant helps her, apart from esteemed Empress, then this servant will allow this servant to reunite with little brother ¡­"


    "Hmph ¡­" Hua Mujiao laughed coldly, she had really underestimated this Wei Hanshuang.


    "Green Bamboo, will a double agent do it?"


    Green Bamboo was confused and shook his head. "Empress, what does espionage mean?"


    Glancing at the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin thought, it''s really troublesome to communicate with the ancients, and then said, "I will think of a way to save your brother. Green Bamboo, you aren''t stupid. You should know what to do. "


    Hua Mu Jin''s promise increased the respect in Green Bamboo''s heart for her. It was difficult to conceal the joy in his heart.


    "Yes, this servant understands." This servant will kowtow and thank the Empress. This servant will not be able to repay your great kindness. I only hope that I can be with the Empress for the rest of my life and will be able to repay the Empress for what I have done. "


    After glancing at the green bamboo, Hua Mujiao stood up and walked to the bed, tilting her head. "You may leave."


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    She could believe in Green Bamboo''s words, but for the time being she could not trust Green Bamboo''s people.


    After all, her little brother was in the hands of Wei Hanshuang. If Wei Hanshuang dared to threaten little brother Green Bamboo again, for the life of her only family, she could not guarantee that Green Bamboo would never betray her again.


    After taking off her outer robe, Hua Mu Jin was just about to fall asleep when she was knocked on the door.


    "Empress, this servant still has one more thing that I forgot to tell Empress." Green Bamboo''s voice came from outside the door.


    "Come in!"


    After pushing the door open and entering, Green Bamboo instantly kneeled on the ground, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated. After a long time, she lowered her head, not daring to look at Hua Mujiao''s expression and opened her mouth.


    "Niang Niang, today, Ning Fei sent someone to ask for your whereabouts. This servant guessed that the matter of abusing pearls must have something to do with Ning Fei ¡­"


    "I understand. You may leave." After she stopped the green bamboo from leaving, the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth raised into a sneer. Wei Hanshuang, you really pissed me off! "


    Ever since his benefactor had drowned, Wei Hanshuang of the half moon had never appeared in front of Hua Mujiao.


    Although Flower Hibiscus was happy to be free, she always felt that Wei Hanshuang was plotting something.


    On this day, in the Hall of Eternal Harmony.


    "In a few days, it will be the annual hunt. I heard that this year the Emperor will choose a few concubines to accompany him. I have both martial and literary skills, so I''m sure you''re good at riding horses, right?"


    Even though Wei Hanshuang didn''t reappear as if she had disappeared, Ye Lai Xin had already announced it to her several times during the past half month.


    Seeing the gentle and graceful Ye Laixin, Hua Mujiao''s lips curved upwards as she faintly smiled. "Imperial Concubine is too kind. Chenqie only knows a little about martial arts and literature."


    Ye Yi Xin replied with a smile and a hint of disappointment appeared on his face.


    After a moment, he said regretfully, "Unfortunately, I''ve been weak since I was small. I should have learned how to ride a horse, but because of this body, I can''t even hunt along with the Emperor."


    Ye Yi Xin had always been a gentle, weak, and gentle, and virtuous person. Hua Mu Jin didn''t deny this point.


    However, she was surprised that her body was weak. In her opinion, her weakness was due to her status as a lady of a noble family which had nothing to do with her weakness.


    "Even if you can''t ride a horse, the Imperial Concubine will leave with us to enjoy the majesty and valiance of the Emperor''s hunt. It''s still worth it."


    Honestly speaking, Hua Mu Jin was extremely interested in hunting.


    Because in the modern world, she would not be able to access such activities. For her, it was a very new experience.


    A few days ago, when she mentioned this matter, she volunteered.


    "Little Sister Xi Fei is right, but I don''t know if the emperor will agree. If the emperor disagrees with my request, then I can only stay in this palace."


    She turned her head to look at Ye La Xin. Her expression was very natural, but Hua Mu Jin could hear the meaning behind her words.


    "Your Majesty''s thoughts, chenqie doesn''t dare to speculate presumptuously. Imperial Concubine''s body is weak. Chenqie has disturbed the imperial concubine for a long time, so I won''t disturb her rest any longer. Chenqie will take her leave now."


    Every time she interacted with Ye Yi Xin, Hua Mu Jin felt very uncomfortable.


    She wasn''t sure where this discomfort came from.


    After leaving the Yonghe Palace, Hua Mujiao directly returned to the Hibiscus Temple. When they entered the palace, Hua Mujiao''s brows tightened in an instant as her gaze landed on the sandalwood cabinet beside the bed, a dark expression on her face.


    She tilted her head and asked Green Bamboo, "When I was not here, who entered the palace?"


    The green bamboo was at a loss from the question. "In reply to the Empress, ever since you went to Eternal Harmony Hall and no one has ever entered the hall, does the Empress feel that something is amiss?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao''s face remained dark and calm. She stepped forward and opened the sandalwood cabinet. The box that originally held the jade pendant and jade hairpin had been opened, but the jade pendant had already disappeared without a trace ¡­


    "Damn it!"

 C73

    After silently cursing, Hua Mujiao took the blood coral jade hairpin from the box and swept over the huge palace. She suddenly felt that there was something strange behind the screen, and instantly released a murderous aura.


    Activating her martial arts, Hua Mujiao opened the screen with a palm strike. At that moment, a black figure appeared behind the screen.


    Without time to think, Hua Mujiao stepped forward and began to fight with the black clothed man.


    "You dare to steal from me? You''re courting death!"


    Hua Mujiao''s moves were vicious, as if she wanted to kill the man in black without holding back his strength in the slightest.


    Pearl and the green bamboo, who were standing not far from the entrance of the palace, were already scared stiff.


    After a long time, the green bamboo saw that Hua Mujiao was on par with the black clothed man. Just as the black clothed man was about to hit Hua Mujiao, it hurriedly shouted, "Empress, be careful ¡­"


    At this moment, Pearl''s face was filled with endless worry. Suddenly, she turned around and ran out of the palace. She shouted, "Men! Assassins! Men! Assassins!"


    Seeing this, the black clothed man wanted to escape, but Hua Mujiao held him back.


    In the palace, Hua Mujiao was tangled with the black clothed man, and just as Hua Mujiao was at a disadvantage, the black clothed man suddenly took out a dagger from his waist, and at the same time, the jade pendant the black clothed man stole from the sandalwood cabinet.


    Before he could pay attention to the jade pendant, the black clothed man pointed his dagger at Hua Mujiao and stabbed out ¡­


    "Empress ¡­"


    Just as the dagger was about to pierce into Hua Mujiao''s heart, Green Bamboo, who wasn''t too far away, shouted loudly and charged forward, directly blocking in front of Hua Mujiao and stabbing her in the back.


    "Green Bamboo ¡­!"


    Hua Mu Jin panicked for a moment, and called out the green bamboo''s name. Her hand touched the green bamboo''s back, and a warm feeling came from Hua Mu Jin''s palm.


    " fu.ck £¡ "Sit!"


    Seeing the man in black take the opportunity to escape from the palace, Hua Mujiao didn''t dare to put down the bamboo, and could only watch on helplessly.


    When the man in black was about to disappear, Hua Mujiao suddenly cursed, "If you have the ability, don''t let this old lady catch you! If I don''t kill you, I won''t believe in flowers!"


    After Pearl''s call, the guard outside the palace rushed in. At this time, the black-clothed man had already disappeared without a trace.


    "Mother, Empress, you haven''t ¡­ are you alright ¡­?"


    Resisting the pain in its back with great difficulty, the green bamboo still asked about the flower hibiscus, fearing that it would be injured.


    "I''m fine, don''t say anything!" Covering the place where the green bamboo had been stabbed by the dagger, and bleeding profusely, Hua Mujie looked at the pearl and the guard who had rushed over, and roared in anger.


    "What are you all standing there in a daze for? Hurry up and send people to chase after him!" After she finished roaring at the guards, Hua Mujiao turned to the pearl with moist eyes and growled in a low voice, "What are you crying for? Hurry up and summon Imperial Physician Xuan!"


    "Yes, yes, your servant, your servant ¡­"


    With bloodshot eyes, Pearl turned and ran out.


    Hua Mu Jin could not take it anymore, and supported the green bamboo towards the bed.


    She had originally wanted Green Bamboo to lie down on her bed, but Green Bamboo, who still had a sliver of consciousness, used a weak voice to persuade her. "Empress, servant, servant, is a servant, a servant. No, no, no, no ¡­"


    However, before Green Bamboo could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Hua Mujiao.


    "Shut up! Get down, don''t talk anymore! "


    The green bamboo''s mouth slightly raised as it looked at Hua Mu Jin, who had been angered by its master, and then fell unconscious.


    As it was announced by the palace, the imperial physician arrived quickly and stopped the bleeding for the green bamboo. The imperial physician handed the pearl a bottle of medicine and instructed it to put it on the bamboo.


    "How is it? Is she all right? "


    Putting away the medicine box, the imperial physician''s expression didn''t seem very good. He replied, "In reply to the Empress, Miss Green Bamboo only lost too much blood and fainted. It wasn''t too bad. However, there is poison on that dagger. Although this subject has cured her of her poison, some of the poison has already seeped into her spine.


    Poison?


    In a split-second, Hua Mujie clenched her teeth, her small hand clenching into a fist.


    If it weren''t for the green bamboo blocking the knife for her, the dagger would have stabbed into her heart long ago, and she wouldn''t be alive!


    "Alright, you can leave now!"


    "This official will take his leave."


    After the imperial physician left, the guards that were following the black-clothed man also returned. However, they returned empty-handed.


    "Empress, after this subordinate arrived at Weiyang Palace, the black-clothed person disappeared without a trace. Originally, this subordinate wanted to enter Weiyang Palace to search, but was stopped by esteemed wangfei. This subordinate was incompetent, so I ask for your punishment, esteemed wangfei! "


    As she listened to the guard''s report, Hua Mujiao shot a sharp glance at the guard, which caused a chill to run down the backs of all the guards.


    "You just said that he disappeared from Weiyang Palace?"


    "Yes."


    Closing her eyes, Hua Mu Jin exhaled a deep breath, gritted her teeth and called out a person''s name. "Wei Hanshuang ¡­!"


    Glancing at the guard, she clutched the jade pendant left behind by the black clothed man, staring at him, "Scram! Get the hell out of here! "


    Not being punished was a good thing for the guards.


    If he were to meet another master, he would probably end up eating a meal without any danger to his life.


    This caused the guards to feel inexplicably guilty.


    Afterwards, the green bamboo was carried out of the palace and sent to his own room. Sitting inside the palace, Hua Mujiao was thinking about how to get rid of Wei Hanshuang, this woman with a heart like a scorpion''s.


    Not long after the guards had left, Bai Zhan asked about the situation and hurried over.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s unsightly expression, he knew that she was still angry in her heart.


    "Are you all right? Are you hurt? "


    Hua Mujie''s anger had not yet subsided. Seeing Bai Zhan Ke rushing over, she did not even give him a good look.


    Instead, he vented his anger on Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I''m lucky. I won''t die!" But I have witnessed your consorts, and they are each more powerful than the last, each more vicious than the last! "


    Hua Mujie said angrily, but Bai Zhan was not angry.


    He stepped forward and sized up Hua Mu Jin. Seeing that she was uninjured, his heart that was hanging in his throat also dropped.


    "This palace is a place that eats people and doesn''t spit their bones out. As long as you are fine, everything is fine."


    Bai Zhan Ke spoke very easily, but Hua Mujiao''s heart didn''t feel good.


    Perhaps to Bai Zhan Ke, it was a matter of course for a servant to be able to defend his master''s sword, but to Hua Mujiao, a human''s life was equal to a human''s life, and no one''s life was inferior to another''s.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, since your concubines have dared to touch my thoughts, don''t blame me for turning your harem upside down. I''d like to see who can beat who in terms of methods!"


    "As long as you are happy with this harem, the more chaotic it is, the better. Because you promised, the harem had no concubines, that you would be my woman. "


    Hua Mujiao''s words had just fallen when Bai Zhan gently replied to her.


    What Bai Zhan Ke said both surprised and helpless Hua Mujiao, and her original anger also dissipated.


    "Can you be more serious?" With a white eye, Hua Mujiao felt a little embarrassed and turned her face away.


    "I''m serious!"


    "¡­"


    For a moment, Hua Mu Jin was at a loss for words. She stood up with the intention of leaving Bai Zhan Ke''s side, pretending to ignore her.


    However, just as he stood up, Bai Zhan directly grabbed his wrist and pulled with a bit of force, allowing Hua Mujiao to sit on his lap.


    In an instant, the flower hibiscus was blushing.


    "What?" Let me go! "


    He buried his head in Hua Mujie-Jin''s chest, and heard Bai Zhan''s low voice, "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine."


    Hugging her tightly, Hua Mujiao felt as though her body was being imprisoned.


    This ambiguous atmosphere caused her heart to beat rapidly.


    Especially after Bai Zhan had said ''It''s good that you''re fine'', it made her feel like her heart was like a little deer running around, shy and warm at the same time.


    "Let me go, I''m almost suffocated by your hug."


    It was just an exaggeration, but he hadn''t expected it to be true.


    He hurriedly loosened his grip, an apologetic look flashed across Bai Zhanji''s face, and only after seeing Hua Mujiao laughing out loud, did he realize that he had been tricked.


    The corner of the man''s mouth curled up slightly. He suddenly said, "Many ministers have come to the court this morning to tell you that I will favor you alone. Some ministers believe that since I will favor you alone, there should be some movement in your stomach."


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly changed the subject, leaving Hua Mujiao with no time to react.


    By the time she could react, Bai Zhan had already wrapped her arms around her and was walking towards the bed ¡­


    "I feel that all of the ministers'' words are very reasonable. In order to gag all of them, do you think that there should be some movement in her stomach, Jin''er?"


    In a split-second, Hua Mujiao''s eyes widened as she stared at Bai Zhan Ke, she had not even managed to regain her senses, and was instead completely stunned.


    When she finally regained her senses, she hurriedly reached out her hand to push the white calico. She was both nervous and a little scared as she said, "You, you, you, you ¡­ "Bai Zhan Ke, you, don''t act recklessly. I never said I''d marry some prince for you, move aside, move out of the way ¡­"


    When she saw Bai Zhan Ke place her on the bed and bend down, Hua Mujie''s face turned red with embarrassment.


    She tried to push him away, but the white warrior easily pinned her down and clasped her hands.


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke stoop down, Hua Mujiao didn''t know what to think, but she actually shut her eyes abruptly.


    His kiss fell on her lips.


    The two of them seemed to have been electrocuted and began to resonate.


    However, the man only lightly kissed her and quickly let her go.


    Seeing that she still had her eyes closed, he shook his head helplessly. He reached out a finger and lightly flicked her forehead.


    "Fool!"


    "Ah ¡­!"


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujiao made her move. She touched her forehead, which had been shot, with a face full of dissatisfaction.


    "What are you doing?" I wonder if flicking one''s forehead will cause you any pain? "


    Seeing Hua Mujie''s cute and adorable pouting appearance, Bai Zhan Ke''s smile became even wider.


    Even Hua Mujiao did not notice that she had actually started to act coquettishly in front of this man who she had always refused to open her heart to.


    "If you really are in pain, just bounce back. I''ll endure."


    Glancing at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao turned her head away from him, "Who wants to play you? "You can go now. I''m tired, and I''m going to sleep."


    It was rare for her to reveal the appearance of a little woman, but it made Bai Zhan Ke love her dearly in his heart.


    Even though he really wanted to stay, he didn''t have the time to be with her right now, so he shook his head helplessly.


    "The matters of the court these days are complicated, I''ve already sent extra people to guard the Hibiscus Temple. If there''s nothing else, you can avoid going out and walking around, and it will save those people the trouble of thinking about you, do you understand?"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Hua Mujiao turned to look at him, her face dark.


    After a long while, she finally spoke up, "Your women have been wanting to harm me for more than a day or two. Even though I rarely walk around the palace, do you really think that they won''t do anything to harm me? There''s no telling who else might be hiding in this palace. "

 C74

    As she spoke, the corners of Hua Mujie''s lips curled up into a smile, but within his smile was a hint of craftiness.


    "I have never been the kind of person who doesn''t move. Since they''ve already thought about it, how can I be worthy of them if I don''t give them a good response? Although I do not know whether you are worried about me or your women, I will not sit still and wait for death.


    Faced with the flower hibiscus''s resolute heart, Bai Zhan peng''s eyes were gloomy.


    "If you are determined, I naturally cannot force you. But remember, no matter what happens, you still have me. "


    He had thought that after saying those words, Bai Zhan Ke would be angry no matter what.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t expect that not only was this man not angry, but he had even calmly said something that made her heart race.


    That ''You still have me'' was much more pleasing than the ''I love you'' from so many men.


    "You''re so good at speaking romantic words. Have you coaxed a lot of little girls before?" Without even getting a chance to think, Hua Mu Jin suddenly said this sentence.


    When the words left her mouth, she immediately regretted it.


    Bai Zhan Ke could hear the distrust in her voice.


    "From the beginning to the end, I''ve only said love words to you."


    Hibiscus rosy red heart beat.


    In order not to be discovered, Hibiscus Blossom pulled aside the quilts and tried to pull herself into the quilts.


    However, what she didn''t notice was that the quilt she had pulled out was actually being pulled out by Hua Mujie. As she was pulling out the quilt, the quilt was suddenly pulled out of control and Bai Zhankong unexpectedly jumped onto Hua Mujiao''s body.


    The atmosphere instantly froze.


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes widened as she looked at Bai Zhan''s face, from the eyebrows on her forehead to her lower jaw. The more she looked, the more she couldn''t control herself.


    [It is such a pity to let go of such a beautiful man who has deep feelings for me.]


    But before she could finish her thought, the man on top of her suddenly lowered his head and once again kissed her lips.


    She was pressed down by Bai Zhan, and from her lips to her forehead, to every part of her tender skin ¡­


    "Knock, knock, knock ¡­"


    Just as the two of them were about to strip out of their clothes, there was a knock on the door.


    Interrupting the sound of knocking on the door, Hua Mujiao''s dazed state of mind was immediately awakened. When she saw that her clothes were all messed up, her face felt as if it was on fire.


    "What is it?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s dissatisfaction was disrupted, and his voice was low with anger.


    Meanwhile, Hua Mu Jin''s face reddened as she pulled up her blanket to cover herself.


    "Mistress, Fuxin has returned. He said that he has something urgent to report."


    At that moment, Luo Chen, who was outside the door, swallowed his saliva. His expression was a bit indescribable, like he was feeling guilty, afraid, and even a bit of schadenfreude ¡­


    "Let her go to the royal study and wait there. I''ll be there shortly."


    "Yes sir!"


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin who was covering her entire body with a blanket, Bai Zhan Ke''s lust had not yet subsided. He extended a hand to pull the blanket off her head, revealing her pair of eyes as he smiled charmingly.


    "How can you be so embarrassed? "Can it be that you''re not satisfied that I was unable to continue?"


    These ambiguous and teasing words, to Hua Mujiao, made him even more embarrassed and annoyed.


    He instantly sat up, "You are not a woman, so you naturally do not know about your daughter''s embarrassment and anger on this matter. Furthermore, I am not shy at all. My face is flushed red from anger! "


    Hua Mujiao spoke with a confident tone. Although she had no other choice, she was still extremely fond of this kind of person.


    "Since you are already embarrassed and angry, why don''t you do the rest of the matter together. This way, you can avoid doing nothing and I will become the person who bullies you. In that case, won''t I suffer a great loss?"


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan Ke grabbed the back of Hua Mu Jin''s head and moved closer, preparing to kiss her rosy lips again.


    However, just as his lips were about to touch hers, Hibiscus Blossom covered her mouth with one hand and pushed her white muscles against his chest with the other.


    "Come on, are you done yet? I didn''t say that you bullied me, so it''s better that you hurry up and do your proper business. Don''t make me bear the responsibility of bewitching the Emperor into not handling government affairs. "


    Hua Mujiao did not expect that the White War Cake would actually act like a scoundrel, which made her even more embarrassed and annoyed.


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ge''s lips curled up in a smile. This was the first time he had seen such a flowery hibiscus, and at the same time, he was feeling a sense of teasing.


    "A woman who is able to confuse the Emperor''s immoral conduct must have a beauty that could topple empires. If my beloved concubine is like this, it would be a little too far-fetched. "Besides, I am not going to take care of the political affairs of the imperial court. I will not hold you up and I will be warm."


    "¡­"


    Seeing the sly smile on Bai Zhan Ge''s face, Hua Mujiao knew that he was just teasing her.


    With a smile, he wrapped his arm around Bai Zhan''s neck, and said in a charming voice that shook the man''s heartstrings, "Since you want to do it, then wouldn''t it be too unromantic if I were to reject you? Why don''t you call that Fu Xin over to the palace, listen to her report about some important matters, and befriend me at the same time?


    He originally wanted to tease the flower hibiscus, but was unexpectedly teased instead.


    "You ¡­" Shaking his head helplessly, Bai Zhan Ke kissed Hua Mu Jin on the forehead and then said gently, "Then you rest first. I''ll come over once I''m done. If there''s anything else, send someone to inform me. Don''t try to be brave, understand?"


    It''s better if you''re busy. Don''t come over in case you disturb my rest." Also, I''m not a three year old child, so how can I be coaxed or deceived by you? "Go and take care of your business, I know my own.


    In order to stop Bai Zhan Ke from being long-winded, Hua Mujiao pushed him off the bed. She looked a little depressed, but it was because she was ashamed and angry with herself.


    She had never thought that she would actually feel no aversion to Bai Zhan Ke. On the contrary, she was enjoying this ambiguous relationship between them.


    After Bai Zhan Ke left, Hua Mujiao was tossing and turning on the bed for a long time before finally falling asleep due to the intense drowsiness.


    On the other side, in the royal study.


    In front of the table was a woman in plain clothes. Her hair was simply tied up and she was half-kneeling on the ground.


    The woman was the only woman in the dark guard next to Bai Zhan Ke.


    He was sitting in a chair, looking cold.


    "Has the matter of Xianyang been settled?"


    "Reporting to Master, this Subordinate has already investigated the matter of Xianyang, the origin of the plague was deliberately spread by the county, but Subordinate has not found any evidence that the county intentionally spread the plague, so we can only hold him in custody for now, and Subordinate has exhausted all means to have him reveal the mastermind, but the county''s mouth is very tight, and this Subordinate is useless. Although I know that he has connections with the empress dowager, I can''t find any evidence, so Master, please punish him!"


    The woman reported truthfully. It wasn''t hard to tell that she was blaming herself for her actions.


    "What do you think?"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke tilted his head, and his sight landed on a dark spot in the royal study. There, a figure was leisurely sipping tea.


    It was Shangguan Yi.


    "The Nanning riots, the salty sun plague, and the Heavenly Light Nation being at the border between the two countries, all these things combined, what else could it be? I''m afraid some people can no longer sit still and are in a hurry to pull you down from this position. If you do not control the actual situation, I''m afraid it will be difficult for you! "


    Shangguan Yi spoke very straightforwardly, not caring about the difference between monarch and official. Bai Zhan Ke however, agreed with his words.


    Shangguan Yi put down the cup of tea as she watched the white battle. "The empress dowager is so vicious that she sacrificed the lives of so many civilians for only one purpose ¡­ to make them think you''re incompetent and incompetent!"


    How could Shangguan Yi not know about this?


    Only, he still hadn''t found a chance to seize the empress dowager''s power yet.


    "Fu Xin, from tomorrow onwards, you''ll be a member of the Hibiscus Palace. You may leave."


    For a moment, Fuxin seemed surprised as he looked up at Bai Zhan Ke. At the moment when she raised her head, her brows actually bore a 50/60 resemblance to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Master, your subordinate has done something unfavorable and is willing to accept any punishment. I hope that you will not assign your subordinate to the harem as the imperial concubine''s bodyguard!"


    When he heard the words'' Jin Xi Palace '', Fuxin knew that this was the palace where the women of the imperial harem lived.


    She had always been a secret guard, but if she was sent to be the imperial concubine''s guard, it would be a huge disgrace to her!


    "Down!"


    Bai Zhan opened his mouth, but all he did was ask her to withdraw.


    "Master, your subordinate ¡­"


    Fu Xin, who didn''t want to go to the harem, wanted to fight for more, but when he saw Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes again, he shut his mouth.


    "Yes!" Your subordinate will take his leave. "


    Luo Chen, who had been waiting outside the whole time, asked with concern when he saw her expression turn ugly.


    "What''s wrong? Did Master punish you? "


    "I''m fine!"


    As if unwilling to ignore Luo Chen, Fu Xin prepared to leave without even glancing at him. However, just as he took a step forward, he stopped and turned around to ask.


    "Which Empress lives in Hibiscus Palace?"


    When he saw that Fu Xin had taken the initiative to ask questions, a joyous expression appeared on Luo Chen''s face. He approached and leaned close to Fu Xin, replying without any hesitation.


    "Let me tell you, this empress is extraordinary, she''s the big Miss Hua of the Shang Shu Manor. Mistress is very concerned with her, you probably didn''t know that when you came back, the empress dowager had chosen countless concubines. Mistress has always taken a fancy to them, but this Young Miss Hua is the only one Mistress who has a good heart."


    Luo Chen said happily, but he didn''t notice the strange look that flashed across Fu Xin''s face.


    Seeing that Fu Xin didn''t say anything, Luo Chen asked, "Master won''t let you become Miss Hua''s personal bodyguard, right?"


    He had only been guessing at the start, but he hadn''t expected that Fu Xin would nod his head and turn around to leave.


    After Fuxin left, a hint of disappointment appeared on Luo Chen''s face.


    In the royal study, Shangguan Yi was still sitting leisurely, seemingly thirsty. She drank a few cups of tea in succession.


    "It may not be a good thing to be in a war zone for too long," Anfey said. Shangguan Yi was a little worried as she watched the battle.


    He knew all the scruples and misgivings that Bai Zhan Ke had, but in this situation, it would be impossible for him to get both the fish and the bear''s paw.


    "Zhen knows what you want to say. Mufei and her are inseparable!"

 C75

    Shangguan Yi shook her head helplessly at Bai Zhan Ke''s resolute resolution. She sighed, "But have you ever considered the consequences of doing so?" If you want to have both the fish and the bear''s paw, it''s not going to be easy. "


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhan Ke''s resolute expression and spoke again.


    You know, the reason why the empress dowager chose your concubines was to stabilize her faction. Other than the Left Prime Minister''s daughter, the other women are all members of her faction, and you''re the only one who favors Hua Mu Jin, so it''s inevitable that you''ll put her at the heart of the struggle. Why don''t you use this opportunity to have Hua Mu Jin fight against those women?


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished her sentence, she received Bai Zhan Ke''s icy glare.


    Looking coldly at Shangguan Yi, Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice sounded. "Don''t forget, she''s not only my beloved, she''s also your little sister!"


    Bai Zhan Ke had made a clear statement regarding Shangguan Yi''s request to use the flower hibiscus, and he had never thought to use the flower hibiscus to achieve his goal of seizing power!


    In that instant, Shangguan Yi''s lips curled up in a bitter smile, a little helpless and a little disappointed.


    He shook his head lightly and said, "Although she is my half-sister, we aren''t siblings. "You should have also noticed that her background is definitely not simple. If you don''t use it, your mufei ¡­"


    "Shut up!"


    Before Shangguan Yi could finish her words, Bai Zhan Ke''s cold shout stopped her.


    This was the first time since they had met that Bai Zhan Ke had spoken to Shangguan Yi in such a commanding tone.


    Giving a self-deprecating laugh, Shangguan Yi stood up, took a deep breath, and said, "I still remember I once said that as long as you want it, I will give it my all." If you really want both the fish and the bear''s paw, then I know what to do. "


    With that, Shangguan Yi turned and walked out of the Imperial study.


    Inside the royal study, only Bai Zhan Ke was left sitting behind the table. The frigid air around his body had receded, but his face was unexpectedly dark.


    The next day, at noon.


    After lunch, Hua Mujiao sat at the table and thought for a long time before instructing Green Bamboo, "Green Bamboo, go and get the bright yellow cloth that the Emperor sent a few days ago."


    Green Bamboo did not quite understand Hibiscus'' instructions. "Empress, do you want to make new clothes?"


    He turned his head and stared at the green bamboo. Hua Mujiao was a little impatient, "Why are you asking so many questions? If I tell you to go and get it, then go and get it."


    "Yes sir!"


    The bamboo didn''t dare to ask any further and directly walked out.


    When the cloth was brought over, Hibiscus Blossom directly let the bamboo take the cloth along with her to Weiyang Palace.


    At this time, in Weiyang Palace, Wei Hanshuang was just finishing her meal and sitting in front of a dressing table in the palace to fix her make-up. Seeing the eunuch report, her face revealed surprise, mixed with a little sinister.


    "Empress, why would Imperial Concubine Xi suddenly come to your place? This servant thinks that she definitely has no good intentions. "


    Wei Hanshuang coldly glanced at the palace maid who had opened her mouth, but didn''t seem to mind at all. She said, "Yesterday, she stopped the guards from searching for her, I''m afraid she came to interrogate us." "However, it''s good that she''s here. I don''t have to go and look for her."


    After speaking, Wei Hanshuang then ordered the eunuch, "Go, invite Princess Xixi in."


    "Yes sir!"


    Soon after, Hibiscus vulgaris was invited into the palace of Weiyang Palace.


    Seeing Wei Hanshuang half reclining on the Imperial Consort''s chair, Hua Mu Jin smiled and found a chair to sit on.


    "Ning Fei''s palace is really magnificent. It makes me want to stay here." Ye Zichen glanced around, then suddenly, Hua Mu Jin opened his mouth.


    Hearing this, Wei Hanshuang smiled and said, "If big sister Xi Fei likes this palace, then she wants it from the emperor. Compared to this magnificent Weiyang Palace, I think big sister Xi Fei''s Hibiscus Palace is even better.


    Hua Mujiao revealed a professional smile. "Consort Ning really knows how to joke around. Mountains are artificial mountains, water is a pond. How can a desolate place like this be called a paradise?"


    Actually, the Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple flower hibiscus is still rather like.


    The main reason was that there weren''t many people in her palace, so she was free and quiet. Of course, it was just as Wei Hanshuang had said, birds chirping and the fragrance of flowers indeed. Moreover, Jin Xi Palace seemed to be much bigger than the palaces of the other concubines.


    "How could that be? Didn''t the emperor often go to see big sister Xixi? It wouldn''t be appropriate to use the words'' desolated ''. On the other hand, in my Weiyang Palace, the Emperor has never been to the future before.


    "Is that so?"


    Soon after, Hua Mujiao said, "That''s right, I heard that Imperial Concubine Ning was good at riding and shooting, and even learned some martial arts. I''m afraid that Imperial Concubine Ning might leave with the Emperor this time?"


    Hua Mujiao suddenly changed the topic of conversation, which surprised Wei Hanshuang.


    Wei Hanshuang nodded her head, "As a young lady of the Right Prime Minister''s Estate, learning a bit of martial arts is just a matter of self-defense. As for the possibility of being able to hunt with the Emperor, we don''t dare to speculate too deeply about that. After all, this was decided by the Emperor.


    At this moment, Hua Mujie suddenly felt that this Wei Hanshuang was not only scheming, but also very smart.


    "That makes sense, it seems like I came here for nothing. Originally, I wanted to go hunting with the emperor, so I brought out some fine cloth from the kitchen for you. It''s also good for Ning Fei to make some clothes before the hunt, this will show off your temperament, won''t it?"


    Turning his head, Wei Hanshuang glanced at the cloth on the bamboo''s hand before her gaze landed on Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "This fabric is indeed high quality, and the color is extremely pleasing to the eye." But, big sister Xi Fei, since you endured the pain of giving me the cloth, why don''t you make yourself a set of clothes? "


    Wei Hanshuang asked Mu Jin as she spoke.


    Hua Mujiao helplessly shook her head and said, "Although I haven''t interacted much with Little Sister Ning, you should know that I like light colors. I''m too bright, so how can I control them like Little Sister Ning Xi? Of course, if little sister Ning Fei has any misgivings, I can just take it back. "


    When Wei Hanshuang heard that Hibiscus Flower was going to take back the cloth, she started to feel a bit uncomfortable.


    Everyone knew that she, Wei Hanshuang, was not only a pampered girl, but also someone who loved bright colors. Moreover, this bright yellow cloth was extremely similar to the color of the phoenix robe.


    "Since Big Sister Xi Fei wants to gift me this, how can I reject you? Thank you, big sister Xi Fei. "


    "There''s no need for thanks. Since the cloth has been delivered, I won''t disturb Ning Fei."


    Not long after sitting down, Hua Mu Jin already mentioned that she wanted to leave, which made Wei Hanshuang very curious.


    He originally thought that she came to interrogate the guards of the Hibiscus Temple about being stopped outside Weiyang Palace last night, but he didn''t expect that Hua Mujiao hadn''t mentioned anything and had even delivered cloth to her.


    Clearly, Wei Hanshuang didn''t believe that Hibiscus Flower would be so kind.


    "Someone, help me send Imperial Concubine Xi off."


    After sending off the hibiscus, Wei Hanshuang touched the bright yellow cloth in her hands. The softness of the cloth made her love it so much that she couldn''t let go, but in her heart, she was still guessing the purpose of the cloth that was sent to her by the hibiscus.


    "Empress, there can''t be anything in this cloth, right?"


    At the side, a palace maid couldn''t help but remind him.


    Wei Hanshuang thought so and said, "Take it to the imperial physician. If there''s anything inside, throw it away." If not, take it to the master''s office and ask them to make a riding coat. In the hunting grounds, I will definitely take first place! "


    "Yes sir!"


    On the way back to the Moon Palace, Hua Mujiao was humming a song, his mood exceptionally good.


    The green bamboo, on the other hand, became more and more ignorant of the allegory of the flower, hibiscus, sending cloth to Wei Hanshuang, but did not dare to ask.


    Just as they were about to reach the palace, a person suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking Hua Mujiao''s path.


    "Your subordinate greets esteemed wangfei ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao''s expression immediately darkened as she stared at the guard bowing in front of her.


    After sizing him up, she let out a cold laugh and asked, "You''re grandson Chu?"


    "In reply to the Empress, it is indeed your subordinate."


    After a long while, Hua Mujiao didn''t let the guard stand up. She turned around and instructed the green bamboo, "Green Bamboo, go wait in front."


    After the green bamboo had left, Hua Mu Jin smirked and asked, "Speak, why are you looking for me?"


    His grandson was a guard in the empress dowager''s palace, and he was also the man who had been involved with Mu Qiu.


    Hua Mujiao did not have the slightest bit of good will towards him.


    "I''ve come presumptuously because this subordinate has a matter to request of Imperial Concubine Xi."


    Her grandson, Chu, respectfully pleaded with her. This was something Hua Mujiao didn''t expect.


    Everyone in the palace knew her relationship with the empress dowager, and that they couldn''t tolerate each other. Not to mention that her grandson Chu was one of the empress dowager''s guards, which was even more inconceivable.


    "Begging me? Did Guard Sun find the wrong person? As a popular person by the empress dowager''s side, he should''ve gone to the empress dowager''s side for a favor. Why would he come to this empress dowager? "


    Although Hua Mu Jin''s words were sarcastic, she was still a bit worried.


    Since his grandson Chu would come and beg him, then this matter must be related to Mu Qiu.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi doesn''t like this subordinate, this subordinate knows this very well. "But I ask that esteemed wangfei, bearing in mind esteemed wangfei''s and your sisterhood, go to the Eternal Music Palace and have a look. esteemed wangfei has not stepped out of the palace for quite some time, and this subordinate has been able to avoid you a few times as well."


    Hearing his grandson''s words, Hua Mujiao frowned.


    Because too many things had happened recently, she didn''t have the time to care about other things. Counting her and Mu Qiu, they hadn''t seen each other in nearly half a month.


    "Guard Sun, since you''re one of the empress dowager''s guards, then do your duty as a guard. The imperial concubine isn''t someone you should provoke."


    After speaking, Hua Mujiao was about to leave, but she stopped after taking two steps. She turned around and said to her grandson Chu in an ice-cold voice, "Grandson Chu, I''m warning you, stay far away from Mu Qiu!"


    As he watched Hua Mujiao''s receding figure, his grandson Chu Feng''s face held a trace of guilt. And this guilt was directed towards Mu Qiu.


    Although she didn''t like her grandson, Hua Mujiao still worried about Mu Qiu in her heart. Her original intention to return to the palace was dispelled, and she turned to head towards the Everlasting Palace.


    Within the Eternal Music Palace.


    "Empress, this servant begs you. Please eat. If you don''t, your body will collapse."


    At the side of the bed, Cherry was holding a meal as she tried to persuade Mu Qiu, who was lying on the bed with a haggard expression.


    Ever since Hua Mu Jin had sent Mu Qiu back to the Eternal Music Palace, Mu Qiu hadn''t had a proper meal. Even if it was his three meals a day, he would only eat a small mouthful.


    Cherry was extremely worried by Mu Qiu''s state.


    "I have no appetite, take it out!" Mu Qiu seemed to be unwilling to pay any attention to Cherry as he softly replied before turning around to face the bed.


    Seeing this, Cherry became even more anxious.


    She knelt on the ground, crying as she advised, "Empress, this servant begs you. Can you please just eat a bit?" These days you have been in the palace every day, and you have not even taken a step outside the door of the palace. At this rate, your body will not be able to bear it. Even if you have something on your mind, you can''t take it out on yourself, esteemed ¡­


    Even though Cherry Blossom was begging her with all her might, Mu Qiu no longer cared about her.


    When Cherry raised her head and saw Mu Qiu lying down without a word, she moved her lips in an attempt to persuade him again, but was interrupted by a eunuch who suddenly barged in.

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    "Esteemed wangfei, esteemed imperial concubine came ¡­"


    The eunuch''s words caused the lifeless Mu Qiu to sit up.


    The joy on his face was natural, but it disappeared in an instant.


    "Go and spread the word that I am sick, and that it is not appropriate for me to see her."


    "This ¡­" The eunuch was somewhat conflicted and hesitant, but after seeing Mu Qiu''s expression, he still complied with her words.


    However, just as the eunuch was about to turn around and leave, he saw the Hibiscus Blossom.


    "If he''s sick, then let''s call him Imperial Physician Xuan. What''s wrong with him?" After entering the palace, Hua Mu Jin spoke in a low voice.


    She walked up and glanced at Cherry who was kneeling on the ground, carrying a meal. She had a rough idea why her grandson Chu Lian had come looking for her.


    "Leave your things here, you can leave first!"


    After sending Cherry and the eunuch away, only Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu remained in the palace.


    Neither of them spoke for a long time. As for Hua Mu Jin, she sized up Mu Qiu, who was sitting on the bed. Not only did she lose a lot of weight, she was also extremely haggard. It was as though she had lost her soul and only an empty shell remained on her body.


    "Is there a need to be so self-deprecating for an unworthy person?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao opened her mouth, her tone carrying a hint of anger.


    Mu Qiu seemed to be very ashamed. He kept his head lowered, not daring to look directly at Hua Mujiao''s expression. After she opened her mouth, she only tilted it to the side as she spoke with a weak and feeble voice.


    "The fruit I plant can only be borne by myself. "I merely did not expect him to be different from the one that swore the oath with me back then."


    It could be seen that Mu Qiu had deep feelings for his grandson.


    It wasn''t that Hua Mujiao hadn''t experienced love before, but none of it was engraved in her memory, so she didn''t have the qualifications to criticize Mu Qiu''s attitude towards love.


    But even if she couldn''t judge her attitude towards love, she felt that she at least had the qualifications to advise Mu Qiu to change his view of love.


    Mu Qiu, I don''t know how it feels to have someone use their deepest feelings, but I know that disrespecting oneself for the sake of others is a denial. If even you deny yourself, then your love will only be a joke in the eyes of others!


    Hua Mu Jin wasn''t the type of person who would advise others, but her words made Mu Qiu''s eyes instantly redden.


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s expression change, Hua Mujiao continued to speak, "Since you feel that he has changed, why don''t you try and change yourself? Life was given to you by your parents. Have you ever considered them? Living for others is better than living for yourself. That is the wonderful life that you should have! "


    Hua Mujiao didn''t know if Mu Qiu understood the reasoning behind her words, but she felt that only a woman''s beauty was her ability!


    When Hua Mujiao finished her sentence, Mu Qiu''s eyes were filled with tears that rolled down his face.


    As if he couldn''t hold it in anymore, he held onto the flower, Mu Jin, and started to cry loudly.


    "Big sis Jin, I know that he will change, but I never would have thought that he would actually change so quickly. You know, it''s like the day I made the vow with him was yesterday. He had only been in the palace for two years, how did he become like this? That young, handsome, kind-hearted him, just where did he go? "


    After hugging Hua Mu Jin and crying for a while, Mu Qiu finally stopped crying.


    While Mu Qiu was crying loudly, Hua Mu Jin didn''t advise him against it because she felt that crying was much better than holding it in.


    "Since we''re almost done crying, let''s eat something. "I''ve seen your personal servant and she''s worried about you."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin got up from the bed and brought the meal over to Mu Qiu.


    Mu Qiu bit his lips, his fluffy hair scattered carelessly. His face was pale, and his white clothes made him look like a ghost.


    "Cherry has been with me since a young age. Although she and I are master and servant, we still have some friendship." As he spoke, Mu Qiu picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.


    "Don''t see him in the future. He was working in the empress dowager''s palace and your father was opposing the empress dowager. If the empress dowager were to find out what happened between you and him, with her methods, she''d implicate your father."


    Hua Mu Jin''s words made Mu Qiu stop eating.


    She understood this logic, but it was impossible for her to put it down immediately.


    "I understand. But this palace really doesn''t suit me."


    "I understand! Rest well first, I''ll come and see you tomorrow. But remember, don''t degrade yourself anymore, it''s not worth it! "


    This deep palace was not only unsuitable for Mu Qiu, it was also unsuitable for her.


    Hua Mujiao also understood that persuading someone to stop would backfire. She was very clear on the principle that it was more than enough.


    But because Mu Qiu said, "This deep palace truly doesn''t suit me", she made up her mind.


    Ever since that day onwards, Hua Mu Jin practically accompanied Mu Qiu to the Eternal Music Palace every day. This made Mu Qiu change a lot. At the very least, he didn''t degrade her like he did and returned to his original self.


    As they got closer and closer to the day of the hunt, Hua Mu Jin''s secret plan was also progressing step by step.


    And on this day, at the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Miss, a eunuch just came and handed me a letter. He said it was for Miss." Pearl took the letter and walked into the palace. She looked at the hibiscus flower that had placed an ice cube in front of her in order to relieve the heat of the summer, and smiled.


    "Let me see what kind of letter it is."


    The summer in Huan Yue was so hot that it was irritating.


    If it wasn''t for this block of ice, Hua Mu Jin felt that she might have been heated up.


    In the end, the letter that pearl handed over was opened. There were two simple lines of words inside, causing Hua Mu Jin to frown.


    "Miss, what''s wrong?"


    Seeing the flower hibiscus suddenly change face, Pearl worriedly asked.


    Hua Mujiao held the letter tightly in her hand, and shook her head, "It''s nothing. You can go down first, I''m a bit unwell, I want to rest for a while. Remember, without my instructions, no one is allowed to enter the palace. "


    Although she didn''t understand what was going on with Hua Mu Jin, she didn''t dare to ask. She respectfully nodded her head and accepted the order to leave.


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin opened the letter again, and two lines of words could be clearly seen.


    ''In the backyard of the Cold Palace.


    Hua Mujin knew that there was only one person who would speak to her in this manner.


    After getting up, Hua Mu Jin changed into the attire of a palace maid, opened the window, and jumped out. After that, he left the Hibiscus Palace and headed towards the direction of the Cold Palace by himself.


    A place like the Cold Palace was a place where everyone in the palace would hide from them. Naturally, no one would appear around the Cold Palace.


    "This prince had thought that it would be quite some time before Imperial Concubine Xi arrived, but she actually arrived so quickly."


    Bai Linyu''s voice drifted over from his back.


    Turning around, Hua Mujiao''s lips curled up as he smiled and said, "Prince ordered, how could I dare to delay and keep you waiting? "However, your highness really knows how to pick the ground. Everyone in the Cold Palace should keep away from you. Since you''re talking about improper matters, that''s the most appropriate thing to do."


    "Wrong?" Bai Lingyu was dressed in light blue clothes, and he still looked like an elegant young master. The smile on his face was also very amiable.


    "You can''t put it like that. The reason I chose this place is because as a man, I''m not suited to walk around the harem. If I really went to your Hibiscus Palace to find you without a care in the world and others found out, wouldn''t they be making a fool out of me? "


    Bai Linyu''s words were clear to everyone, including Hua Mujiao.


    If Bai Lingyu really did go to the Gesun Hall to look for her, Wei Hanshuang would definitely seize this opportunity and accuse her of seducing a prince.


    Even if Bai Zhan would believe her, those who were part of the empress dowager and the Right Prime Minister would certainly use this as an excuse to put pressure on Bai Zhan Ke.


    Hua Mujiao laughed coldly, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm. "Then wouldn''t I have to thank Your Highness? Your Highness, thank you for taking everything into consideration for me, you really can''t thank me enough."


    Bai Linyu was no fool. Naturally, she had also recognized his identity.


    "No need for thanks. This king has heard that you have been investigating your background recently.


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao lightly glanced at Bai Linyu, her heart becoming wary of this man in front of her, "Yes, yes, no, what does it have to do with you?"


    Bai Linyu suddenly asked about her background. Hua Mujiao always felt that there was something in his words, but if he didn''t say it, she didn''t want to ask. After all, she didn''t want to have anything to do with him.


    "This King is only concerned about you. Why are you treating me coldly?" However, regarding your background, this duke does know a bit about your mother. Would you be interested in hearing about it? "


    The harmless smile on Bai Ling''s face chilled Hua Mu Jin.


    Even if he said he knew about his mother, Hua Mujiao knew. If he wanted to tell her, he would have done so long ago.


    Now that he said it again, there was naturally a condition.


    "Speak, what conditions?"


    Hearing this, the smile on Bai Linyu''s face became even wider. He walked closer to Hua Mu Jin, a pair of deep black eyes attentively watching the face of this woman in front of him.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi is indeed a smart person. This King loves dealing with smart people the most. It''s not a big deal."


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin looked at Bai Ling Yu without saying anything.


    She knew that this man''s shrewdness was terrifying. If she spoke too much, her thoughts would be seen through by him.


    The hunting competition will start in a few days. Although the southern suburbs hunting grounds were used by the ancestor for entertainment, the jackals, tigers and leopards inside them were extremely ferocious. If Princess Xi can follow this duke''s instructions and lure the emperor to the designated location, then Imperial Concubine Xi will know about the matter regarding your mother''s beauty.


    "You want to assassinate the Emperor?"


    As Bai Ling Yu''s voice faded, Hua Mu Jin guessed Bai Ling Yu''s intentions.


    The corner of his lips slightly raised. Bai Linyu only moved her lips a little, but didn''t respond to Hua Mujiao''s words. Instead, she said, "There are some things that I can''t see through, so I''m sure that Imperial Concubine Xi understands this principle."


    If he understood, how could he not understand?


    Bai Linyu and the Empress had always wanted to pull Bai Qi down to the throne, but they had never found a way to get rid of him easily. However, if she used her hand in the hunting grounds, then Bai Lingyu would be able to successfully ascend to the throne if Bai Lingyu died in the hands of a jackal, a tiger, or a leopard.


    After all, in the Huan Yue Country, only Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Ling Yu had the Emperor bloodline, and Bai Zhan Ke had no descendants. If Bai Zhan Ke died, then Bai Ling Yu would be the most orthodox candidate.


    As she thought about it, Hua Mu Jin felt chills on her back. This ancient competition for the throne was truly cruel.


    Brothers and sisters were worthless in front of the throne.


    "Bai Lingyu, did you find the wrong person?" Although I treat people with indifference, I am not cold-blooded! Furthermore, was the life of a Monarch only worth a single piece of news? You really think highly of the information that you have! "

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    Hua Mu Jin said in an ice-cold tone, clearly rejecting Bai Ling Yu''s offer.


    As far as she was concerned, if she could investigate this matter herself, then why would she kill others for the sake of obtaining news of this matter? Even if the scales were to weigh them, one would be able to tell who was more important with a single glance.


    In response to Hua Mu Jin''s reply, it seemed to be within his expectations. Bai Ling Yu''s expression didn''t change much.


    Then, he raised his eyebrows and said, "If This King were to say that This King knew the true cause of death of your parents and who killed them, wouldn''t this news be worth it for you to lure him out?"


    In a split-second, Hua Mujiao''s eyes widened from shock, and asked with a frown, "What did you say?"


    "This King''s words have come to this. Whether you are willing or not depends on yourself. On the day of the hunt, This King will await your good news!"


    Before he could reply to Hua Mujiao''s words, Bai Linyu finished her sentence, turned around, and left.


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin stood still on the spot, stunned, until Bai Ling Yu''s figure disappeared.


    All day, Hibiscus vulgaris was absent-minded.


    Even until dinner, when Bai Zhan Ke arrived at the Hibiscus Courtyard, she still had an uneasy look on her face.


    Seeing that the food on the dining table had not been touched, Bai Zhan Ke frowned. "Why are you eating so little today?"


    However, Hua Mujie seemed as if she didn''t listen to him. Her gaze fell on the bowl as she tapped the chopsticks on the edge of the bowl.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke moved closer to her.


    He reached out his hand and placed it on Hua Mujiao''s forehead, feeling that her body temperature was normal. With a strange expression, she made him very worried. He leaned over and whispered, "Jin''er, do you have something on your mind?"


    A wave of warmth came to her ears, and Hua Mu Jin instantly recovered her wits, then became somewhat flustered, "Ah? What did you say? "


    Shaking his head helplessly, Bai Zhan Ke held Hua Mu Jin in his arms, and his gentle voice sounded again, "If you have something on your mind, then tell me. You look like your soul is preoccupied, which is very worrisome."


    Listening to Bai Zhan Ke''s concerned voice, Hua Mujiao finally realized that she seemed to have lost her mind.


    She gave an awkward laugh and sat up straight in Bai Zhan Ke''s arms. "It''s probably too hot, and I feel a bit uneasy."


    The more Bai Zhan Ke took care of her, the more Hua Mu Jin felt ashamed of him.


    "I''ll get someone to bring some ice cubes over tomorrow. You should be able to use it every day, but it shouldn''t be so hot."


    Facing the deep black eyes of the white battle, a trace of guilt appeared on Hua Mujie''s face. To conceal her guilt, she suddenly changed the topic.


    "Oh, that''s right. I heard that there are a lot of zithers in the treasure house. I''ve liked them since I was young. Can you take me to see them or give me one?"


    It wasn''t that she wanted to escape, but rather, she felt that she wasn''t suitable to stay in this kind of scheming, and that she had to be on guard against the world that was being set up.


    If she could get the zither as soon as possible and leave, she wouldn''t need to investigate the background of this body''s true owner.


    "The Treasure Vault does have many precious zithers. If you like them, I''ll get someone to take them to you."


    As soon as Bai Zhan Yun finished speaking, a look of delight appeared on Hua Mujiao''s face.


    In order not to let Bai Zhan notice that something was amiss, what she displayed was a complete love for Qin.


    "Don''t let anyone else bring it to me. This zither is something to be reckoned with. Why don''t you let me take a look at the Treasure Pavilion? Who knows which zither I might fall in love with?"


    The man''s brows moved slightly as he stared at her smiling face with his pitch-black eyes. Only after a long time did he smile.


    "In that case, I''ll bring you to the Treasure school to have a look."


    Bai Zhan Ke knew that Hua Mujiao had snuck into the treasure pavilion to obtain something.


    Although she took out the blood coral jade pendant from the treasure pavilion, he thought it was what she wanted.


    But now, it seemed that the jade pendant was just a convenient item for her to take away. What she really wanted was the guqin in her mouth.


    "Then what are we waiting for? Let''s go!"


    As if she couldn''t wait any longer, Hua Mujiao took Bai Zhan''s hand and pulled him out of the palace.


    After arriving at the Treasure Vault, Hua Mu Jin subconsciously looked around. The guards of the Treasure Vault were much stricter than the first time she came here. Even the number of guards had increased.


    "Your subordinate kowtows to the emperor and mufei ¡­"


    Outside the treasure pavilion, the fingers of Bai Zhan Que and Hua Mujie were interlocked. Behind them were Luo Chen and Fu Xin.


    Obviously, the guard didn''t know who the empress beside Bai Zhan was, so he had to call her ''empress''.


    "Open the door."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    The guard stood up and gave a look to the man guarding the door of the Treasure Vault.


    The guard understood tacitly, and immediately opened the door to the Treasure school.


    Seeing the door open, Hua Mu Jin''s hand, which was interlocked with Bai Zhan Ke''s, slightly moved. She then released Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, and ran into the treasure chamber.


    "Empress, be careful ¡­!"


    Just as Hua Mujie''s foot stepped into the door of the Treasure Vault, a guard at the side shouted. Before Hua Mujie could even react, she saw the threshold of the Treasure Vault sinking downwards. She raised her eyes and saw that the left and right walls had holes in them, and countless sharp arrows had flown out from within ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, Bai Zhan Ke''s anxious face turned dark. He flashed forward and took Hua Mujiao in his arms, retreating a few steps back, only then was Hua Mujiao able to avoid being hurt by the long arrow.


    "Don''t run around, there are many traps in the Treasure school, don''t hurt yourself."


    Previously, when Hua Mujie had snuck into the treasure room, she hadn''t realized that there were so many hidden weapons in front of the treasure door.


    Taking a deep breath, Hua Mujie tried her best to appear very calm.


    "Yes, I will follow you."


    The corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curved up in a smile.


    He then gave Fu Xin a meaningful glance.


    The two of them understood. They walked up to a shelf with all kinds of porcelain and moved it away. Behind the shelf, there were many switches on the mechanism. They looked at each other, and at the same time turned off all the mechanisms.


    "I want to go up and take a look."


    Entering the Treasure Pavilion, Hibiscus Blossom did not stop to stare at the dazzling jewelry, but instead followed the stairs all the way up.


    Bai Zhan Ke laughed, petting Mu Jin''s head. "Fine."


    He continued to climb until he reached the third floor of the Treasure Vault. Only then did Hua Mu Jin stop.


    In the blink of an eye, she saw the zither which was placed quietly on the shelf. The surroundings of the zither and the zither were the same as when she had snuck in.


    Suddenly, as if possessed, Hua Mujiao released Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, stepped forward step by step, and arrived in front of Gu Zither.


    The ancient zither style was similar to the ancient zither style, but Hua Mu Jin''s line of sight was only focused on the one in front of her.


    In her expression, besides joy, there was also an indescribable strangeness.


    "You want this guqin? I''ll send someone to send you to the Hibiscus Temple. "


    "No, I''ll hold it myself ¡­"


    As if she didn''t want anyone to touch the zither, Hua Mujiao stepped forward and stretched out her arms to embrace the zither, but suddenly, someone grabbed her wrist.


    With her mind pulled back, Hua Mujiao turned to look at the person holding her wrist. It was Bai Zhan Ke, and asked in confusion, "What are you doing?"


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke''s face turned dark.


    His eyes stared straight at Hua Mujiao, his lips moved as he asked in a low voice, "Is the zither you took related to the fact that you saw Bai Lingyu?"


    Hua Mujie''s expression suddenly turned from suspicion to anger as his brows tightly knitted together.


    She stared at Bai Zhan Ke and asked angrily, "You sent someone to spy on me?"


    Sensing her anger, Bai Zhan Ke''s expression remained dark. He then said, "I''ve only sent people to protect you in secret, not to monitor you."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words made Hua Mu Jin even more enraged, she abruptly flung away the hand he grabbed her wrist with, and a self-deprecating grin appeared on her face: "Protecting in the dark? Heh ¡­ "You sure are confident!"


    With that, Hua Mujiao shot a cold glance at Bai Zhan, then turned and left.


    She didn''t know if she was angry because Bai Zhan Ke had stopped her from taking the guqin, or because Bai Zhan Ke had sent someone to monitor her, but at that moment, she was truly angry.


    "Jin''er!"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao had walked down the stairs without looking back, Bai Zhan Kui narrowed his eyes and sent a look towards Fu Xin, who was standing at the side, before following her out as well.


    After exiting the treasure pavilion, the two of them, one in front and one behind, didn''t say anything.


    When they arrived at the imperial flower garden, Hua Mu Jin could no longer suppress the anger in her heart and stopped in her tracks.


    She turned around and glared at the man that she had always thought was a good man and coldly asked, "Bai Zhan Ke, tell me, how many of your spies did you arrange for me? My every move, was it all part of your plan? "


    From Hua Mu Jin''s ice-cold voice, Bai Zhan Ke could tell that not only was he angry, he was also a bit disappointed.


    Bai Zhan Ke lifted his feet, and then stood still. His eyes were dark as he stared at Hua Mujiao. "I did that for your own good."


    "For my own good?" After a while, the flower hibiscus exploded with anger at Bai Zhan''s low and deep words.


    "For my own good, you mean by sending someone to spy on me? Are you sick? Do you know what ''privacy'' means? Do you know when I''ll piss and when I''ll piss? Do you have to report all of those people to you?! "


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin had forgotten that there was no privacy in this ancient era. The word ''privacy'' probably did not exist in their hearts at all.


    Looking at the furious Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan didn''t seem to have any intention of giving in, and slightly furrowed his brows, "When did you ¡­ I don''t care about that, but I have to keep you safe. "


    "You ¡­"


    Hua Mujie understood that even if Bai Zhan Ke didn''t send someone to keep an eye on her, the others would have already planted many spies around her to monitor her every move.


    But that wasn''t her choice.


    "I can''t be bothered with your bullsh * t. I don''t care, just withdraw the person that was planted next to me, or else you''ll have an end to this matter!"


    Although Hua Mujie understood Bai''s intention of secretly sending people to protect him, she was secretly delighted in her heart. However, she hoped that there would be trust and respect between them.


    Actually, she didn''t want to hide anything from him. It was just that this feeling of being stared at at at any moment and place made her feel really unhappy.


    His deep eyes stared at the raging Hibiscus Mutabilis, Bai Zhan Ke said resolutely, "What if I say I don''t want to leave?"

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    She lightly bit her lower lip and raised her eyes to glare at him. "You ¡­" "Alright, if you don''t withdraw, then I ¡­"


    Hua Mujie originally wanted to threaten him with something, but after thinking for a long time, she couldn''t come up with a method to threaten him. In the end, after thinking for a while, she angrily said, "If you don''t remove your men, I''ll ¡­ from now on I''ll just open the door and take off my clothes in front of your guards in the dark. If you want others to look at me, then don''t look away.


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin didn''t forget to let out an angry snort.


    Originally, he hadn''t been able to think of a way to get the White Battle Grail to leave, which was why he said those words so enthusiastically. However, he didn''t expect that her provocation would have an effect on the White Battlefield.


    "How dare you!" Bai Zhan Ke''s pair of black eyes were terrifyingly sharp.


    In a split-second, Hua Mu Jin was a little scared, but she didn''t show it on her face. Instead, she raised her head and bravely said, "If you don''t remove those people, then let''s see if I dare!"


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke''s entire body was emitting a chilling aura. He took two steps forward, approaching Hua Mu Jin, and looked down at the woman in front of him. He then raised his hand.


    Hua Mujiao thought that Bai Zhan Ke was about to hit her, so she took two steps back and bit her lip. "You, what are you trying to do?"


    The next moment, Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand and grabbed the back of Hua Mu Jin''s head. With a slight push of his arm, he pushed her head into his chest.


    "Remember, you belong to me alone. If you betray me, I''ll kill anyone who dares to touch me!"


    Such a domineering tone made Hua Mujiao feel not only an intense possessive desire from him, but also the huge price he had paid for saying "If you betray me".


    But to the domineering possessiveness of Bai Zhan Ke, the flower hibiscus is not averse.


    Hua Mujiao pushed the white cicada with all her might, concealing the throbbing in her heart. She pouted and asked, "Then why don''t you just leave? Just give me a straightforward answer!"


    Even after a long time, he still did not hear Bai Zhan Ke''s voice.


    Hua Mujiao only felt that he had used his hand to wrap around her waist. He slightly exerted some force, causing her to stick even closer to him.


    "This is the only time! There won''t be a next time!"


    "Hmm?" The sudden voice made Hua Mujiao raise her eyebrows in confusion, "So, you agreed? "But if you don''t take it as an example now, what do you mean by that?"


    "I can leave, but can you guarantee that no matter what happens, you will be able to escape?"


    "¡­"


    With regards to this matter, Hua Mu Jin really didn''t dare make any promises.


    However, in order to make Bai Zhan Ke feel more at ease, he still nodded. "Of course I can. Who am I? I am Mu Jin, a devastatingly beautiful woman!"


    The sudden playful and adorable appearance of Hibiscus vulgaris completely warmed his heart.


    However, her moment of hesitation did not escape his eyes.


    "It''s getting late, let''s return to the palace."


    He didn''t answer Hua Mujiao''s words directly. Instead, he pulled her hand and walked in the direction of the Hibiscus Shrine.


    Hua Mujie only thought that Bai Zhan had already agreed to this matter.


    However, just as Bai Zhan took two steps forward, he suddenly stopped. His palm felt an icy coldness come from Bai Zhan Ke''s body.


    "Who''s there? "Get out here!"


    As if he had sensed something, Bai Zhan Ke pulled over Hua Mu Jin and protected her behind him, while his eyes, which were as cold as frost, looked towards a fake mountain in the distance.


    Following his line of sight, two petite figures appeared.


    The two of them slowly approached the two of them, and when they could clearly see their faces, they were none other than Ye Lai Shuang and her personal palace maid, Qing`er.


    "Your consort pays her respects to the emperor. Your majesty is blessed ¡­" Ye Yi Xin stepped forward and bowed to Bai Zhan Ke.


    Hua Mu Jin was stunned at first, but soon after, she also put on an act and blessed Ye Yi Xin.


    The sudden appearance of Ye Laixin, who had always claimed that she was too weak to leave the palace, made her rather curious.


    "Stand up, it''s so late. What are you doing in the Imperial Garden?"


    Bai Zhan Ke helped Hua Mu Jin up, but his attitude towards Ye La Xin was neither warm nor warm. Instead, it made people feel very cold.


    "Reporting to the emperor, chenqie hasn''t slept very well lately. I haven''t seen the emperor for almost two months, so I personally made some pastries to deliver to you. I didn''t expect to meet you and little sister Xi Fei here ¡­"


    Ye Yi Xin''s soft voice made even Hua Mujiao feel an inexplicable desire to protect her.


    She glanced at Bai Zhan Ke out of the corner of her eye. She thought that he would at least reveal a trace of gentleness, but she didn''t expect his expression to be so cold. It was as if Ye Yi Xin was just a stranger to him.


    "Since your health is not good, then let''s have a look at the imperial physician. There''s no need for the pastries, take them back."


    In a moment, Ye Yi Xin''s face was full of disappointment.


    Resisting the urge, she grinned at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "The emperor''s government is busy, but chenqie misses the point. It will be the hunting competition in a few days. Although chenqie''s body is weak, I would like to go and have a look.


    Ye Laixin''s words caused Hua Mujiao to be somewhat surprised.


    She remembered that Ye Yi Xin had previously said that she was regretting not being able to accompany Bai Zhan Ke to hunt because of her weak body. She felt that there was something fishy going on.


    "If you want to go, then go. If there is nothing else, let''s return to the Hall of Eternal Harmony as soon as possible. "


    "Thank you Your Majesty, chenqie will take her leave."


    Lucky bowed once more, and under the command of Bai Zhan Ke, Ye Yi Xin didn''t dare to stay any longer. As he turned around, his gaze swept over Hua Mu Jin''s body, and elegantly led Qing`er away.


    After Ye Yi Xin left, Hua Mujiao looked at Bai Zhan Ke, and was curious about his attitude towards Ye Yi Xin. "Why are you so cold towards her? After all, she was your first wife, and she was a proper wife. You made me feel like she was a stranger to you. "


    "I have always been like this to everyone except you." Staring at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan blurted out.


    These kind of words were very enjoyable for the flower, hibiscus.


    The smile on her face couldn''t help but reveal itself as Hua Mujiao stuck out her tongue, then very naturally, she pulled on Bai Zhan''s hand and walked towards the palace.


    After walking a few steps, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but ask again, "I still want to know why you''re so cold and detached towards Ye Lanxin. Did she offend you?"


    Shaking her hand that was holding the White War Cake, Hua Mujiao gave a rare coquettish look.


    Unable to withstand Hibiscus vulgaris''s attack, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head and sighed softly. "Her father was originally an extremely small official of the river continent. He only married me to comply with the empress dowager''s wishes. Now, her father relies on her and has become a powerful official of the imperial court."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t directly answer Hua Mujiao''s question, but how could she not understand the meaning behind his words?


    Even if Bai Zhan Ke hadn''t ascended to the throne, he could still be considered a prince. But as a prince, he''d taken the daughter of a local official as his wife. Perhaps the empress dowager was trying to reduce his power, or perhaps she was trying to ridicule him?


    And now, Ye Yi Xin''s father was the empress dowager''s son. It was no wonder that Bai Zhanzheng would treat her so coldly.


    At the same time, in Yonghe Palace.


    After returning to the Hall of Eternal Harmony, Ye Lai Xin could no longer conceal her anger. She had swept away all the items on the dressing table. This was the first time she had been unable to contain her anger.


    "Esteemed Empress, please calm down. Take care of yourself ¡­"


    At the side, Qing`er knelt on the ground as she shyly and worriedly tried to persuade Qin Wentian.


    "Why are you so angry? After all these years, I have bowed and bent my knees to serve him with all my might. Even if my father had stood by Her Majesty, I had never intended to harm him. But tonight, what did I see? He, who was always cold to me, was so gentle and gentle to that woman. Could it be that in his eyes, only the flower, hibiscus, can fit in? "


    Ye Yi Xin angrily complained, giving Qing`er, who had been serving her all this time, a fright.


    Ever since she started serving Ye La Xin, all she showed was the gentleness and magnanimity a lady should have. But now, Ye Yi Xin was a girl from a noble family. Her attitude was totally subversive.


    Thinking of this, Qing`er continued to urge him.


    "Esteemed Empress, you have been by His Majesty''s side for the longest period of time. Perhaps His Majesty was just trying to make use of Empress Xi? Calm down, don''t be so angry. "


    "Heh ¡­" "Use it?" With a sudden cold laugh, Ye Yi Xin let go of the rouge in her hands. Her body was a little tired as she moved to the side. She then supported her dressing table and sat down.


    "It is precisely because I have been by his side for the longest time, that I know that he cherishes that portrait day and night. The person in that portrait is the person at the apex of his heart, and Hua Mu Jin actually has a face that is extremely similar to the portrait. For the time being, regardless of whether he has truly fallen in love with Hua Mu Jin or not, based on the tenderness in his eyes, when has he ever treated anyone else like this?"


    As he spoke, Ye Yi Xin seemed to have used up all of her energy. She laid her head on the table. Tears rolled down the corners of her eyes.


    Qing`er kneeled in front of him, all she could do was urge.


    "Esteemed Empress, you''re too weak to be angered to death by a mere concubine. Moreover, he wasn''t sure if the person in the portrait was Imperial Concubine Xi herself. If the emperor really had deep feelings for her, with the emperor''s personality, how could he just let her be an imperial concubine? In this imperial harem, her position is still lower than yours, Empress. "


    "What do you know? Even if she is not worthy of my position, in the end, the heart of the Emperor is with her. So what if his position was high? From start to finish, I have never stepped into the heart of the emperor. Otherwise, why would he only bestow me the title of imperial concubine and not the empress? "


    As soon as he said that, the corner of Ye Yi''s eyes became moist. There was only disappointment in his eyes. He looked like he had lost his soul, and his eyes were glazed over.


    After a long while, the corners of her lips curled up bitterly, "Qing`er, if I had listened to my father''s words and not fallen in love with him, would I not have suffered so much ¡­"


    After returning to the Hibiscus Temple, Hua Mujiao impatiently took the zither from Fu Xin''s hands and placed it on the zither stand. Her entire body seemed to have been pulled out of her soul by the zither, while the White Battlefield on the side was completely ignored by her.


    Looking at the flower hibiscus that was completely focused on the zither, Bai Zhan Ke looked a little uncomfortable.


    "Is this zither very important to you?"


    Flower hibiscus''s slender fingers caressed the zither, emitting a beautiful melody.


    "Of course it''s important. It''s the only hope I have of going back!"


    "Go back?" Bai Zhan Ke seemed to have thought of something, as his face suddenly darkened.


    He rushed forward and snatched the zither from her. With a cold voice, he asked, "Where are you going?"

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    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly took away the zither, this was a surprise to Hua Mujiao.


    She rushed forward to snatch the guqin back, but Bai Zhan Ke easily dodged her attempt.


    "What are you doing?" Be careful, don''t break it. "


    Fearing that she would ruin the zither, Hua Mujiao didn''t dare to snatch it anymore, as she nervously stared at the zither with her eyes.


    "If you don''t tell me, I''ll destroy it!" Bai Zhan Ke had a serious expression on his face, but there wasn''t a trace of a joking expression on his face.


    His words caused Hua Mu Jin''s heart to jump into her throat. The two had been in a stalemate for a long time, but in the end, Hua Mu Jin still compromised.


    "Fine, fine, you put down the zither first. If a gentleman doesn''t want to talk, then let''s talk, alright?"


    Hua Mujie lowered her voice and tried to persuade Bai Zhan Ke to put down the zither.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke still didn''t show any intention of letting it go. He only asked in a low voice, "Tell me, where are you going?"


    "Alright, alright, alright. Can''t I tell you? Put down the zither first, I''ll tell you everything! " He sat down helplessly, but Hua Mu Jin''s gaze was still on the zither.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at the zither, then placed it beside him and sat down.


    Her black eyes stared at Hua Mu Jin, waiting for her to speak.


    "Sigh ¡­"


    In the end, she still opened her mouth and tentatively asked, "Um, um, if I were to say that I am not a person of this world, but come from several thousand years ago, and possibly ten thousand years later, would you believe me?"


    Bai Zhan Zhi stared at Hua Mu Jin for a long time before nodding, "Yes!"


    His answer, on the other hand, made Hua Mujiao especially shocked.


    "Holy shit, why do you believe all of this?" Is there anything else you wouldn''t believe? "


    Facing Bai Zhan Ke''s serious eyes, Hua Mujiao knew that he wasn''t lying to her.


    It was just that she did not expect Bai Zhan Ke to believe her words. If it happened to her, someone suddenly told her that she came from the future or ancient times or something, she would only think that the person must have been delusional.


    "As long as you say it, I will believe you!"


    "¡­"


    His words caused Hua Mujiao to be stunned.


    It was a good thing to be trusted by someone, but to be trusted by Bai Zhan Ke left her at a loss for words.


    "This zither, is actually the medium that I transmigrated to this world. Without it, I cannot return to the place that should have been mine, so you must not destroy it. If it breaks, then I will be trapped here forever."


    The words'' transmigration ''and'' media ''weren''t something that Hibiscus could understand. But at the very least, he should be able to understand how important this zither was to her.


    "You can only stay by my side for the rest of your life! "I''ll keep this guqin. It''s getting late, you should rest first. I''ll go back to the royal study to take care of some matters."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke picked up his zither and got up to leave.


    This caused Hua Mujiao to be so anxious that he hurriedly went forward to stop her.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, put down the guqin. If you dare to take it away, don''t blame me for being ruthless!"


    Staring angrily at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao showed no signs of wanting to retreat.


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyebrows and smiled sinisterly.


    He suddenly attacked and poked Hua Mu Jin''s chest twice. Hua Mu Jin didn''t even have time to react.


    By the time she could react, she could no longer move.


    He wanted to speak, but realized that he was unable to do so.


    Bai Zhan Ke couldn''t help but laugh when he saw her staring at him.


    He leaned over and lightly pecked Hua Mujiao''s lips, then whispered into her ear, "Jin''er, have you forgotten who taught you martial arts? Even if you want to be rude to me, it will depend on whether you have the ability to. "


    Bai Zhan Ke placed his guqin on the table.


    He turned around and picked Hua Mujiao up by her waist, walking over to the bed and gently putting her down.


    He raised his hand to brush away the strand of black hair that was covering her face.


    "The acupoints in your body will automatically open after two hours." He focused on her. "Be obedient and stay by my side."


    Hua Mu Jin was pressed against her acupoint, unable to move, unable to speak, and only had a pair of eyes expressing her anger.


    Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Bai Zhan Ke leaving with the zither. She could only feel fury and helplessness ¡­


    Over the next few days, Hibiscus Blossom went to find out where the zither was hidden from him for all sorts of reasons, but no matter how hard she tried, the zither wouldn''t be released.


    As for the flowers, hibiscus flowers, flowers, and other forms, Bai Zhan Ke was enjoying being pestered by her.


    Not only did this allow him to see her all day long, but her various interesting actions would also make him happy from time to time.


    In the blink of an eye, the day of the hunt had arrived.


    Pearl followed.


    Before Elder Zhang, who was guarding outside, could stop her, she had already pushed open the door to the Heartrest Palace.


    Pushing open the door of the Heartrest Palace, what Hua Mujiao saw was a painting of a sovereign changing his clothes ¡­


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin was stunned in front of the door.


    Her eyes stared fixedly at the unclothed abs of her white battle robe, and she unconsciously swallowed her saliva as if her throat was a little dry.


    "If you haven''t seen enough, you should look closer."


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao had revealed an expression of infatuation, Bai Zhan Ke curled the corner of his lips and spread his arms wide, allowing the palace maid, who had helped him change, to put on his clothes.


    After being pulled back by Bai Zhan Ke''s words, Hua Mu Jin looked away.


    "Don''t be narcissistic, who''s looking at you? With your skinny body, it''s not worth looking at. "


    Even though it was no, the flower hibiscus''s face was still slightly flushed.


    After putting on his clothes, Bai Zhan Ke walked step by step towards Hua Mujiao, and couldn''t conceal the evil smile on his face.


    "Since it''s not worth looking at, why would my beloved concubine blush?"


    "Y-you, stay away from me. Who''s blushing? I-I only ran all the way from the Gesun Palace to give you warmth."


    Looking at Hua Mujiao''s cute denying appearance, Bai Zhan Kui couldn''t help but stroke her head.


    "Yes, it''s hot."


    "Your Majesty, the Dragon Chase is ready. General Shangguan has sent someone to inquire when we''re leaving."


    Just as Hua Mujiao was about to open Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, Eunuch Zhang suddenly walked to the side and stopped her.


    "Answer me, we''re leaving immediately."


    "Yes sir!"


    Zhang Quan De turned around and left, Bai Zhan Huan took Hua Mu Jin''s hand and walked out as well.


    Outside the palace, the mighty troops were ready to depart. Apart from the concubines, Shangguan Yi and Bai Linyu were present, as well as a few ministers whom Hua Mujiao did not recognize.


    As her gaze swept across the crowd, Hua Mujiao could clearly feel a peculiar gaze coming from Bai Linghu.


    Breaking free from the white war cry, Hua Mujiao made a symbolic salute towards Bai Zhan, preparing to walk towards his carriage.


    However, just as she took a step forward, she was stopped by Bai Zhan Ke. "The dragon carriage is wide, you can sit with me."


    With that said, everyone''s astonished gazes fell upon Hua Mujiao, especially those concubines. Their gazes were as sharp as swords, as if they wanted to pierce through Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "Your majesty, this, isn''t good right?"


    Although sitting on the dragon palanquin was very domineering, Hua Mu Jin truly didn''t like sitting with others. One person sitting on the palanquin, to her, felt rather unrestrained.


    "This is an order, go up."


    After saying that, Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyebrows and signaled Hua Mu Jin to get on the dragon carriage.


    Looking at the white battle, Hua Mujiao shook her head helplessly, but she had no intention of getting on her palanquin.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke seemed to be a bit impatient, and without taking into account the shocked and peculiar looks of everyone, he directly grabbed Hua Mujiao by the waist and carried her up.


    "Your Majesty, please hold on." Just as Hua Mujiao sat on the dragon carriage, a middle-aged man around fifty years old wearing official uniform suddenly stepped forward to stop him.


    He bowed, but there was no hint of respect in his voice for Bai Zhan Ke, who was the sovereign of the country.


    "Your Majesty, according to the rules from ancient times, a concubine is not allowed to sit in a dragon sedan with a Sovereign King. His Majesty''s actions must be inappropriate!


    Glancing at the middle-aged man, Bai Qi''s face darkened, and he said in a cold voice, "So what if it''s unprecedented in history? "I''ve broken this rule today. Does Prime Minister Zuo have any objections against me?"


    "This official dares not!" After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Your Majesty, the rule set down by the previous emperors was that if concubines rode on the dragon carriage and broke this rule, they would bring misfortune to the Huan Yue country. Could it be that Your Majesty wanted to put the entire Huan Yue country into an ominous disaster just for the sake of a concubine?"


    Prime Minister Zuo snorted disdainfully after he finished speaking, a tinge of provocation in his eyes as he looked at Bai Zhankai.


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke clenched his fists and was about to speak, but was beaten back by someone.


    Shangguan Yi, who had been standing by the side, suddenly stepped forward with a smile on her face. "Prime Minister Zuo''s words are too lousy. How can a dragon and a phoenix appear without a phoenix?"


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s retort, Prime Minister Zuo''s face turned ugly.


    Afterwards, he continued, "General Shangguan, it is well-known that only the Empress is worthy of the title ''Phoenix''. Empress Xi is merely a concubine. "I believe General Shangguan is well aware that, to put it bluntly, a concubine is equal to a concubine. How could a mere concubine of Empress Xi be worthy of the word ''Feng''?"


    The Prime Minister''s words of ''a concubine is equal to a concubine'' caused Hua Mujie to feel a sense of mockery. She wasn''t the type of person who could endure ridicule and ridicule from others, and her hair instantly stood on end.


    After letting out a deep breath, Hua Mu Jin suddenly stuck her head out, smiled at Prime Minister Zuo, and said, "Prime Minister Zuo is right, since ancient times, only the empress is worthy of the title of ''Phoenix''. I am just a mere concubine, how would I dare to use the word ''Phoenix'' on myself? Except, right now, the position of Empress of the Huan Yue Country has become vacant, and even the imperial concubine of the harem may become an empress. I am naturally no exception. Even if there is no definite conclusion, how can the Left Prime Minister be certain that I will remain a concubine forever? "


    Hua Mujiao smiled humbly. Every word she said was focused on the main point, making others unable to refute her words.


    Originally the prime minister of the imperial court, but was refuted by a small concubine in such a manner. The Left Prime Minister felt embarrassed, and he raised his eyes to look at Hua Mujiao, his teeth itching in hatred.


    Then, she said in a cold voice, "Even so, at the very least, Imperial Concubine Xi should be keeping your position. At this moment, you''re only a concubine, not a queen!"

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    Even though she understood the mockery in his words, Hua Mujiao did not get angry. Instead, her smile became even wider.


    "Yes, that''s right, I am indeed not the Queen now! However, there is one thing that I should know better than Prime Minister Zuo, and that is this subject is this subject, and should never think of riding on master''s head! " In the last sentence, Hibiscus vulgaris said almost every word.


    After pausing for a moment, he continued, "If I am not mistaken, Prime Minister Zuo was not only disrespectful to me, he was also haughty when he spoke to the Emperor. Prime Minister Zuo, may I ask, as your official, what is the crime of disrespecting the Emperor? This, is probably taboo! "


    His bright eyes seemed to carry spikes that caused the Left Prime Minister to feel uneasy.


    He didn''t think that Hua Mujie would be so sharp-tongued. His face was dark as he angrily said, "This subject only spoke to you, isn''t Imperial Concubine Xi''s crime a bit too severe? I believe all the ministers present here ¡­ "


    Before the Prime Minister could finish his words, Hua Mujiao suddenly opened his mouth and interrupted him.


    "Prime Minister Zuo is pestering us with his words. The auspicious time of our journey is probably going to be delayed, isn''t it? "If we missed the auspicious hour and something happened in the hunting grounds, we would be fine. But if the Emperor was injured because of this, will Prime Minister Zuo be able to bear the responsibility?"


    The ancient people paid a lot of attention to the auspicious era. This flower hibiscus was very clear.


    The timing of their departure for the hunt had been calculated half a year ahead of schedule. The auspicious time of their departure from the palace had also been meticulously calculated by the masters within the temple.


    And that was what Hua Mujiao had used to completely render the Prime Minister speechless.


    "This, this subject ¡­"


    Indeed, Prime Minister Zuo was intimidated by Hua Mujiao''s words. He opened his mouth, but didn''t know how to reply.


    Right at this moment, Wei Hanshuang suddenly walked up and bowed. "Your majesty, I presume Prime Minister Zuo has no intention of delaying the auspicious time, and I believe he has no intention of disrespecting Your Majesty either. The time of departure has come, and the Emperor must not delay his departure for such a small matter. "


    Glancing at Wei Hanshuang, Hua Mujiao finally remembered that this Left Prime Minister was Wei Hanshuang''s father.


    He had heard that the prime minister had the support of the empress dowager. Not only did he look down on everyone else, he didn''t even put Bai Zhan Ke in his eyes. He often went against Bai Zhan Ke in front of the ministers and officials of the court.


    "Your majesty, it''s getting late. It''s time to depart."


    Wei Hanshuang suddenly stood up to help the Left Prime Minister out of his predicament.


    Bai Zhan Ke said softly to Eunuch Zhang at the side as he pushed Hua Mujiao inside, and he himself also entered the dragon sedan.


    After Zhang Quan De shouted ''Let''s go'', the vast army finally started to move forward.


    "Why did you push me? "That Left Premier obviously doesn''t think of you as his majesty. Since Wei Hanshuang came out to help him out, I was even planning to make Wei Hanshuang lose face." After being pushed into the dragon carriage by Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao was extremely unhappy.


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mujiao with a smile on his face, as if he was very satisfied with her words and actions. He couldn''t help but size her up.


    "This Emperor finally knows what it means to be a woman and a lowly person that are difficult to raise."


    Hua Mujiao narrowed her eyes as she stared at the white battleship.


    "What do you mean? You mean I''m a villain? I was the one who helped you just now. What a dog-eat-dog L¨¹ Dongbin, you truly don''t know how to appreciate good intentions! "


    Bai Zhan Ke reached out his hand and held Hua Mujiao''s hand, then pulled her back to his side lovingly.


    "The empress dowager single-handedly promoted Prime Minister Zuo. There will always be someone who accepts him. You can''t compare him to personally making a move."


    "Hmph ¡­" Hearing that, Hua Mu Jin let out a cold snort, and her face revealed a disdainful expression, "That''s all, you''re making him embarrassed? I''m not done yet! "


    On the way from the palace to the southern suburbs, they passed by the city on South Street. The guards had already cleared South Street early in the morning.


    Hua Mu Jin lifted the curtain and saw that the shops on both sides of the street were tightly shut.


    "Isn''t this trip of yours a bit too grand?" At the very least, we should let those merchants open their businesses normally. After they''ve sealed off the streets, won''t that affect their business? "


    Listening to Hua Mujiao''s words, Bai Zhan glanced at the street outside through the curtain that Hua Mujiao had opened, and then said in a low voice, "If you don''t clean the street, it''s hard to avoid people inserting killers into the people. I''m not that worried, I''m just afraid that I might hurt you."


    "¡­"


    The drum cheek, flower hibiscus heart is not happy, small face all tensed up.


    However, when he thought about it again, it seemed that the ancient emperors were all like this.


    "What do you mean afraid of me getting hurt? "You clearly want to throw dirty water on me ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, the dragon carriage suddenly stopped, and a wave of noise came from outside.


    She was a little surprised, "Did something happen outside? Don''t tell me there''s a killer trying to kill you? "


    Bai Zhan Ke shook his head, indicating that he didn''t understand.


    As for this matter of joining in the fun, Hibiscus Blossom was still very interested. He pushed the curtain aside and asked, "What happened? Why did you stop?"


    At this time, Pearl and Zhang Dequan, who had been closely following the dragon palanquin, came forward.


    "Niangniang, there seems to be someone blocking our way. General Shangguan has gone to take care of it. We should be able to continue on our journey soon." Zhang Quan De replied respectfully, but his body was trembling unnaturally, as if he was afraid.


    "Bring me there to take a look."


    There was actually someone who dared to obstruct the Emperor''s dragon palanquin in broad daylight. This instantly piqued Hua Mujiao''s interest towards that person.


    "Esteemed Empress, this ¡­ this cannot be tolerated. What if the assassin hurts you? This ¡­"


    Seeing that Zhang Quan De was cowering, Hua Mujiao turned her head and said a few words to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I''ll go take a look. You won''t deny me permission, right?"


    As soon as she finished speaking, without the permission of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao used her movement technique and stepped on the horse''s back, flying straight to the front of the group.


    "Your Majesty, esteemed wangfei ¡­" Seeing Hua Mu Jin leave, Zhang De Quan was extremely nervous.


    Turning his head, he saw Bai Zhan Ke''s dark expression and said, "Let her be!"


    Suddenly, Zhang De Quan stopped worrying about the punishment.


    When she arrived at the front of the group, Hua Mujiao saw a man who was covered in blood, lying on the ground with many knife wounds on his body. He was on the verge of death. Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, poked the man''s head with a sword, as if confirming that the man was still breathing.


    "Shangguan Yi, don''t you have any sense of camaraderie? You''re injured to such an extent, and yet you''re stabbing yourself in the head with your sword!"


    Seeing this, Hua Mujie landed from the horse and kicked Shangguan Yi''s sword away with her foot. Then she squatted down and stretched out her hand to touch the man''s nose.


    "There seems to still be some life left. Come, someone, Doctor Xuan, come and take a look."


    However, no guard responded to Hua Mujiao''s words.


    All the surrounding guards turned to look at Shangguan Yi, waiting for her to nod before they went to Doctor Xuan.


    Hua Mujiao looked at it, "What are you all standing there for? Do you dare to disobey even my orders? "


    After a moment of hesitation, Shangguan Yi nodded and walked up to look at Hua Mujiao.


    "You don''t even know who he is, you just want to save him. What if he''s an assassin?"


    "That shouldn''t be the case. The assassin is injured like this, to be able to survive is already pretty good. Do we still need to count on him to kill us?" "I''ll save him first. If he really is an assassin, I''ll chop him off later."


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the imperial physician ran over with the medicine box.


    After some inspection, the imperial physician replied, "Empress, this person has several swords in his body and has lost too much blood. I''m afraid it will be very difficult to treat him."


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao looked at the man''s face, which was covered in blood, and sighed.


    "Men, bring him to my palanquin. Try to save him. See if you can save him."


    "This ¡­"


    The imperial physician looked at Shangguan Yi, a little embarrassed, not daring to agree.


    Hua Mujie asked, "What? "My orders aren''t even worth a nod from General Shangguan?"


    No matter what, she was still a concubine, so how could these people ignore her?


    Could it be that she didn''t even have the authority to issue orders with her status?


    "Men, carry this man onto the palanquin." After a long silence, Shangguan Yi gave the order.


    Moreover, his order was much more useful than Hua Mujiao''s. As soon as he finished speaking, the guard immediately lifted the man.


    "This person does not look simple. To be able to hold his breath despite being hit by several swords, he must be a fugitive from the martial arts world. Are you sure you want to save him?" Shangguan Yi asked abruptly when he saw Hua Mu Jin stand up.


    "Save? Why didn''t you save him?"


    Hua Mu Jin retorted with a question. She looked up at Shangguan Yi and continued, "Didn''t they say that saving a person''s life is better than creating a seven-layered pagoda? "Consider this as me giving you the virtue of constantly fighting and killing, so that you won''t lose eighteen levels of hell in the future. You have to thank me!"


    "¡­"


    Seeing Shangguan Yi''s speechless appearance, Hua Mujiao''s heart felt extremely comfortable.


    She stuck out her tongue playfully at Shangguan Yi, tapped the guard on the tip of her feet, and used her qinggong to return to the sedan chair.


    "Done?"


    Bai Zhan Ke asked as soon as he lifted the curtain.


    Sitting in the palanquin, Hua Mujie nodded, "Yes, I saved a person. Shangguan Yi said that that person could be a fugitive in the martial arts world. I don''t think so, though. "


    Seeing that Hua Mujie was so happy, Bai Zhan stretched out his hand to touch her head.


    "Shangguan Yi has always had good judgement of people. Since he said he was a fugitive, then there''s a high chance that he is. This person, don''t stay by your side. Just wait until he recovers and then let him leave. "


    Astonished, she stared at Shangguan Yi. Hua Mujiao didn''t expect him to have such trust in Shangguan Yi.


    "Who cares who he is. I do not plan on keeping people by my side. Moreover, it is unknown whether or not I will be able to save them. "


    As she said this, Hua Mu Jin paused and yawned.


    "I''m going to sleep for a while. Wake me up when we get there."


    "Yes."


    Hua Mujiao wanted to lean on her for a moment, but she suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand, causing her to rest her head on his knees. She was also able to lie comfortably on the cushion.


    This action caused Hua Mu Jin''s heart to pound wildly like a little deer, and her original sleepiness also disappeared at this very moment.


    The southern outskirts of the city wasn''t too far away from the south street, but the line was quite long. After an hour and a half, they finally arrived at the hunting grounds.

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    Hua Mujie felt uncomfortable all over, especially her buttocks and waist, which were shaking to the point of being sore and sore.


    "We''ve finally arrived. You''re suffocating me."


    After getting off the dragon palanquin, Hua Mu Jin felt the cool breeze and stretched his arms above his head.


    This made her feel extremely comfortable.


    Her action, however, attracted countless sighs and looks of disdain.


    "Little... "Empress, there are so many of them. Please take note." Pearl, who was standing to the side, saw everyone''s sighing and hurriedly went forward to quietly remind them.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t pay any attention to him. Instead, she started stretching herself ¡­


    "If you are tired, go inside to rest for a while. We will call for you when the hunting ceremony starts." Although he was curious about Hua Mujiao''s actions, he didn''t ask about it.


    Twisting her neck a few times, Hua Mujiao glanced at Bai Zhan Ke and smiled while nodding her head.


    "Alright."


    Turning around, Hua Mujiao looked left and right before finally observing the hunting grounds. She could only use one word to describe this scene ¡ª extravagant!


    It was just a place to temporarily rest during the hunt, yet there was actually a house that was similar to a palace built here. However, around the palace, there were only temporary tents.


    "How long are we going to stay here?" Suddenly, he turned around and asked.


    "Seven days. Although it was a hunt, all three sides of the hunting grounds were surrounded by water. The previous generations of emperors came to this place to seek shelter from the heat of the summer in the name of a hunt. "You are afraid of the heat. If you want, you can stay for a few more days."


    Looking at the surrounding walls, Hua Mu Jin shrugged and grinned.


    "Forget it, although this place is cool, at night, the surroundings will be filled with dense forests. Furthermore, there should be a lot of wild beasts coming and going, right? It''s eerie, like we''ll run into a ghost. "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin subconsciously shivered.


    "Why do you have to say that? If you don''t do something shameful, you don''t have to be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door." Could it be that Imperial Concubine Xi has done something shameful that makes her afraid of running into a ghost? "


    After settling down the other concubines, Shangguan Yi walked over and happened to hear Hua Mujiao''s words. She couldn''t help but start teasing him.


    Hua Mujie glanced at him.


    "If we were to run into a ghost, I am actually worried about the general. After all, the swords on the battlefield have no eyes, so the general is not afraid. Are the ghosts that have died under your sword coming to find you?"


    Shangguan Yi wasn''t frightened or angered by Hua Mujiao''s words. Instead, she smiled and said, "Since those people are still alive, what''s there to fear about this general turning into a ghost?"


    She cast a sidelong glance at Shangguan Yi before ignoring him.


    Suddenly, Qing`er, Ye Lai Xin''s personal palace maid, hurriedly ran over.


    She knelt on the ground and said anxiously, "Your majesty, the imperial concubine is sick from overwork, so she can''t recover from her fever. I ask that Your Majesty go into the tent and take a look at the imperial concubine."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked indifferent, and didn''t show even a trace of concern on his face.


    "Since you have a high fever, you should look for an imperial physician, not me."


    "But, Your Majesty, esteemed imperial concubine''s mouth is always calling you ''Sir''. This servant pleads for Your Majesty to take a look at the imperial concubine."


    After speaking, Qing`er started kowtowing, the sound of her kowtow even caused her to feel pain when she heard it.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head, then turned around and told Ji Hao that he had learned about Ji Hao and his teammates.


    "Since esteemed imperial concubine isn''t feeling well, why don''t we go take a look? Perhaps if imperial concubine sees the emperor, her fever will abate?"


    However, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. This Ye Yi Xin was truly delicate and precious, as weak as the wind could be.


    It had only been three hours, and the carriage was already burning?


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t expect that Hua Mujiao would actually push him away, and was instantly displeased.


    His face darkened as he glanced at Hua Mu Jin in dissatisfaction.


    "I''ll be there in a while."


    "Thank you, your majesty. Thank you, your majesty ¡­" Hearing that Bai Zhan Ke was willing to visit Ye La Xin, Qing''er was so happy that it seemed like she had been spoiled. She bowed, got up and ran back.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi is truly magnanimous. She''s even willing to give her man to another woman. This magnanimity really has two parts of the demeanor of a filial mother."


    It was as if Shangguan Yi didn''t want to mock her, and she felt uncomfortable all over.


    He had only asked Bai Zhan Ke to take a look at Ye Laixin, yet he was taunted by him as well. This caused Hua Mujiao to feel extremely displeased.


    "Shangguan Yi, what did I do to you?" If you''re unhappy, just say it out. There''s no need to mock me, it''s just a matter of a fight. Can you be like a man and not be afraid of not being able to get married and be single for the rest of your life? "


    "It''s just a joke, why are you so angry? Furthermore, there are countless people who want to marry me and it''s just that I don''t think much of it. If anyone truly obtains this general, it''ll be a blessing from several generations of her cultivation, so how can they suffer? "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujie didn''t want to acknowledge him at all, "Pearl, let''s go rest!"


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin''s angry face, Bai Zhan frowned.


    At this point, Shangguan Yi approached Bai Zhan Ke.


    In a voice that only two people could hear, he said, "This time''s hunt, Bai Ling Yu will definitely think of a way to get rid of you. When she met Bai Ling Yu''s harem, I suspect that she was also involved in this."


    With that, Shangguan Yi''s expression turned serious. She paused for a moment before continuing.


    "On the other side of the palace, the empress dowager is preparing to take advantage of your absence to take care of all the people we planted in the Dew Palace in secret. You''d better be on guard, if you get bitten to death by a poisonous snake on the pillow, all of our efforts over the years will be for naught."


    Shangguan Yi didn''t dare to trust Hua Mu Jin.


    He kept reminding Bai Zhan Ke to watch out for Hua Mu Jin. This not only didn''t make Bai Zhan Ke suspicious of Hua Mu Jin, but it even created a barrier between him and Shangguan Yi.


    "Since you don''t understand her, don''t presume to say that I know better than you whether she will harm me or not."


    Bai Zhan Ke trusted Hua Mujiao almost blindly. Shangguan Yi smiled wryly, her eyes filled with desolation.


    At the same time, in Ye Yi Xin''s tent.


    "Did the Emperor really agree to come?"


    On the bed, Ye Laixin''s cheeks were red from the fever and his voice was extremely hoarse.


    "Empress, it''s true! The Emperor says he will come and see you in a moment. "Only, in the future, Empress, you shouldn''t do such a foolish thing anymore. Your body is already weak, and you''ve even bathed yourself in cold water last night. What if you suffer from some illness?"


    After speaking, a look of worry appeared on Qing`er''s face as she earnestly tried to persuade him.


    As for Qing`er''s worries, how could Ye Laixin not know? The corners of his lips curled up into a wry smile. "As long as Your Majesty is worried about me, even if my root of illness falls, it would still be worth it."


    Qing''er helplessly shook her head, and replaced the handkerchief on her forehead for Ye La Xin, not saying anything more.


    Not long after that, Bai Zhan Ke really came to see Ye La Xin. However, his expression was still cold and detached.


    "Has the imperial physician seen it?"


    "I''ve already seen it before when I return to the Emperor. It''s just that the Empress''s body is weak. I''m afraid it''ll take a few days for the fever to subside." Upon hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s question, Qing`er kneeled on the ground as she replied.


    "Your majesty, chenqie''s body is the one chenqie knows the best. As long as I rest for a day, I will be fine tomorrow." However, chenqie is a bit worried. Could the hunting ceremony have been delayed because of chenqie? "


    A look of guilt appeared on Ye La Xin''s face. She looked pitiful.


    However, with Bai Zhan Ke here, it was impossible to make him feel pity.


    "Rest well. If your fever does not subside by tomorrow, I will send someone to send you back to the palace."


    Upon hearing that Bai Zhan Ke was going to send him back to the palace, Ye Yi Xin became anxious. She tried to sit up in panic, but her body was too weak and she fell down, grabbing Bai Zhan Ke''s arm as she fell.


    He touched Bai Zhan Ke''s body, and he was both surprised and happy at the same time.


    Ye Zichen let go, and spoke with a hint of self-blame.


    "Your majesty, I''m sorry. Did chenqie scratch you?"


    Ye Yi Xin had never touched a man before, and her originally crimson cheeks turned a lot redder.


    He rolled his eyes and accidentally caught a glimpse of a figure behind the tent''s curtain.


    Ye Yi Xin''s expression changed slightly. She tried to sit up, but it was still difficult for her. She suddenly placed her hands on Bai Zhan Ke''s shoulders and used the strength of his body to barely sit up.


    "Your Majesty, chenqie knows perfectly well that there are no major injuries. All these years, because your concubine''s body is weak, you''ve never allowed your concubine to follow you. "It''s rare now, chenqie would like to see the heroic appearance of the emperor hunting. Your majesty, please allow chenqie to stay!"


    Ye Yi Xin''s voice was so soft that it made people feel numb. After she finished speaking, she wrapped her arms around Bai Zhan Ke''s neck and threw herself into his arms.


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned.


    His body stiffened, and the cold energy burst out from his body.


    The man abruptly pushed Ye La Xin away and stood up with an extremely dark expression.


    "I have also seen you. Since you are fine, you should stay. But I warn you, don''t touch me as you please! "


    Bai Zhan Ke turned around and prepared to leave.


    When he turned around, he saw Hua Mu Jin who had opened the tent and entered.


    Bai Zhan Ke squinted his eyes and glanced at Ye Yi.


    "When I heard that the imperial concubine wasn''t feeling well, chenqie thought that the emperor had gifted chenqie with many precious herbs and sent them over to the imperial concubine. I didn''t disturb the imperial concubine, did I?"


    As he walked closer, a smile appeared on Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    However, her words were like a knife that stabbed into Ye Laixin''s heart.


    She forced out a smile and said gently, "I''ll thank my sister for your care."


    "Imperial Concubine is too polite. In the future, we still have a long time to serve the emperor. Imperial Concubine, you have to take care of yourself."


    The polite words of Hua Mu Jin sounded exceptionally sarcastic to Ye Laixin.


    Especially when she said ''The days of service to the emperor will still be long in the future'', she felt as if she had been ruthlessly slapped by Hua Mu Jin.


    Although she hated Hua Mujie in her heart, in the presence of Bai Zhan Ke, she couldn''t destroy the gentle image that she had built up over the years.

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    The corner of her mouth widened into a faint smile as she turned to Bai Zhankai and said, "Your Majesty being able to come visit chenqie is already enough for chenqie to be satisfied. This hunting ceremony was probably going to be held soon, right? Your Majesty mustn''t be delayed by chenqie. Hurry and go. "


    Ye Laixin originally wanted Bai Zhan to stay behind with her, but because of Hua Mujiao''s appearance, she had to put on an understanding face.


    At this moment, she didn''t want Hua Mujiao to stay any longer either.


    "I presume that Imperial Concubine is tired. You should rest well, chenqie will take her leave first."


    She indicated for the pearl to pass the medicinal plant to Qing''er, and Hibiscus Blossom gave herself a blessing.


    She glanced at the white warrior, then turned and walked out of the tent.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Ye La Xin on the bed and walked out as well.


    After catching up to Hua Mujiao, Bai Zhan Qi''s expression finally eased up slightly.


    Furthermore, he had also seen the scene where Ye La Xin had held him in her arms. He had thought that Hua Mujiao had also seen it.


    He suddenly pulled on Hua Mu Jin.


    "Don''t you have anything to ask?"


    As soon as Bai Zhan Ke spoke, Hua Mujiao knew what he meant.


    She chuckled and said without a care, "What is there to ask? Do you really think I can''t see through Ye Yi Xin''s vulgar little trick? Do you think I''m stupid? "


    From the scene of lifting up the curtains of the tent, Hua Mujiao was able to see it clearly. Ye La Xin had purposely held the ''White Battle Cake'' in his arms, with the intention of letting her see it.


    She knew that Bai Zhan Ke treated Ye La Xin coldly, so she naturally wasn''t that stupid. She didn''t even notice Ye La Xin''s intentional actions.


    And in this respect, Hibiscus vulgaris still very trusting.


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, the corner of Bai Zhan''s mouth slightly rose.


    "I have never thought you to be stupid. On the contrary, you are very smart."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Of course, who am I? Hua Mujiao is also!"


    Hua Mujie''s eyes suddenly turned and a teasing intention arose in his heart. He then continued to speak.


    "Let me tell you, the reason why I didn''t misunderstand is because Ye Yi Xin''s little tricks are too vulgar, and secondly ¡­" It''s because she''s your woman to begin with, and it''s only right that you and her are embracing each other. I don''t even have the right to misunderstand, do you think? "


    The sudden words from Hua Mujiao caused Bai Zhan Ke''s face to darken.


    He grabbed onto Hua Mu Jin''s wrist and tightened his grip as he spoke in a low voice.


    "Only you are my woman."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke''s expression wasn''t right, Hua Mujiao felt that he had gone overboard in his teasing.


    She rolled her eyes, thinking better of it.


    "About that, isn''t the hunting ceremony going to start soon? I''ll go to the tent and change into my riding uniform first, then chenqie will take her leave. "


    With that, Hua Mu Jin ran away as if she was escaping.


    However, she didn''t directly return to the camp. Instead, she went to the imperial physician''s tent, wanting to see if the man she had saved on South Street had gotten any better.


    "This humble official pays his respects to esteemed wangfei ¡­"


    As soon as they entered the tent, the two imperial doctors bowed to her.


    "Exempt from formalities, what''s the situation with that person? Can you save him? "


    He gestured to the imperial physician to stand up, and Hua Mujiao walked over to where the man was lying, and directly asked the imperial physician about his condition.


    "To reply Imperial Concubine Xi, his blood has stopped flowing and he has applied medicine!" But there is one thing that this humble subject is puzzled about! "


    "The imperial physician paused, then turned his head to look at the man lying on the bed." A surge of true energy flowed through his body, as if it was slowly healing his wounds. Originally, this humble subject thought that he would not live past tonight, but did not expect that his pulse would return to normal. The reason why he was able to survive was all because of that true energy. "


    "True qi?"


    Hua Mu Jin was extremely stupefied.


    What kind of zhenqi was it that she did not understand, but ''Qi'' could help people slowly heal wounds? This made her feel that it was a bit of a waste of time.


    "Actually, this is what this humble subject is puzzled about. The true energy within his body is extremely strange. Even though it is healing his wound, it is also absorbing the other energies within his body!"


    The imperial physician had a look of shame on his face. After practicing medicine for several decades, he was actually unable to diagnose what was flowing through a man''s body. This somewhat tarnished his imperial physician''s name.


    Hearing the imperial physician''s words, Hua Mujiao was even more curious about this man.


    "If you don''t know, then forget it. As long as that thing is harmless to him, then let it be. You guys take good care of him on my behalf. If he wakes up, send someone to report to him. "


    After instructing the imperial physician, Hua Mujiao returned to the tent to change into a set of riding gear.


    Although it was called a riding suit, it was also a bit inappropriate. It gave people a feeling ¡ª it was the feeling of a soldier wearing armor during a war.


    At this moment, in the large resting area, the officials and guards were gathered together.


    According to the rules of Huan Yue Country, on the first day of the hunt, the Emperor Bai Zhan Ke would hold a large ceremony.


    On the first day of the hunt, the person who had the highest score at most would receive a reward from the Sovereign King. As for what the reward was, Hua Mu Jin did not know.


    "As the saying goes, a man relies on his clothes to ride on a horse''s saddle. Grand Concubine Xi''s outfit today gives off the aura of a female general, making people feel particularly pleased with her."


    It was unknown when Bai Ling Yu walked over to Hua Mu Jin''s side. Although it was praise, it was also a bit frivolous.


    She turned her head and coldly glanced at Bai Linyu before letting out a snort from Hua Mujiao.


    "According to your highness, if I don''t rely on my clothes, I''ll be shamed?"


    The four words, ''pleasing to the eyes'', made Hua Mu Jin feel very uncomfortable.


    She was not someone worthy of being admired. As for the words that came out of Bai Linyu''s mouth, no matter how one looked at them, they felt extremely awkward.


    Bai Lingyu hadn''t expected that Hua Mujiao would refute him so directly.


    He smiled faintly and was about to say something when Shangguan Yi, who had suddenly walked over, stopped him in his mouth.


    "I didn''t expect that Your Highness and Empress Xi would be so familiar with each other. His majesty is still holding the ceremony, and yet Your Highness is here chatting and laughing with Empress Xi. I''m afraid this is a little inappropriate, right?"


    Hua Mujiao cast a sidelong glance at Shangguan Yi, deciding not to bother with her.


    She felt more and more strange.


    Was Shangguan Yi a bit too sensitive to her attitude? In her memories, she didn''t offend him, right? Why was he always targeting her?


    This puzzled Hua Mujie, but he still couldn''t figure out why.


    Bai Lingyu laughed, "Didn''t General Shangguan participate in it as well? Is there something wrong with it? "


    Hua Mujiao looked at the two of them with a smile, but secretly harbored killing intent towards each other.


    When the cold energy reached Hua Mu Jin''s body, she couldn''t help but shiver.


    "I say, the two of you, can you please not put me between you? If you want to fight, go to the side.


    On the Dragon Throne on the high platform, there was a ceremony going on. However, all the attention was focused on Hua Mujiao.


    Seeing her speak to Bai Lingyu and Shangguan Yi made his face darken.


    When the ceremony was over, Bai Zhan Ke walked straight to Hua Mujiao''s side and wrapped his arm around her waist, taking the oath of sovereignty.


    Towards his actions, Hua Mu Jin didn''t have much of a reaction.


    At this moment, Wei Hanshuang suddenly walked over, wearing a bright yellow riding suit that was very conspicuous.


    "Chenqie pays her respects to Your Majesty. Chenqie believes that your Imperial Majesty will definitely be able to take the lead in the hunt today."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes suddenly turned cold as he stared at Wei Hanshuang.


    "Esteemed wangfei has such gall!" Wearing bright yellow clothes, what are you planning to do? "


    As the stern voice faded, Wei Hanshuang was scared out of her wits.


    She knelt down in a hurry to explain.


    "Your majesty, chenqie has no intention of doing so. I plead for Your Majesty to investigate more clearly."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face was still as cold as before. He then asked coldly, "Does Consort Ning not know what this bright yellow represents?"


    Wei Hanshuang raised her head slightly and immediately knew when she saw the hem of his bright yellow dragon robe.


    "Chenqie is ignorant. This cloth was given to chenqie by Imperial Concubine Xi a few days ago. Chenqie only thought it looked good and made people submit to her!"


    After saying that, Wei Hanshuang knelt on the ground and kowtowed.


    However, what she didn''t know was that from the moment Hua Mu Jin gave her this bright yellow cloth, she had already fallen into Hua Mu Jin''s trap.


    "Esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, you can eat whatever you want, but you can''t say whatever you want." I''ve never given you any cloth, so don''t throw that dirty water on me. "


    Wei Hanshuang abruptly lifted her head and glared at her.


    "You''re lying, this cloth was clearly sent to my palace a few days ago, how can you deny it?!"


    For a moment, everyone gathered around.


    When they saw Wei Hanshuang in a bright yellow riding suit with a huge phoenix embroidered on her back, everyone sighed endlessly.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you have to give evidence when you speak." Previously, the emperor had indeed brought a piece of bright yellow cloth to the Hibiscus Palace for chenqie to temporarily take care of. However, a few days ago, a black-clothed person appeared in my palace and the cloth was stolen. Both the emperor and General Shangguan can testify for me. "


    After she finished speaking, a sinister smile flashed across Hua Mu Jin''s eyes.


    Her smile was unable to escape the eyes of Bai Ling Yu at the side.


    After a pause, Hua Mujiao spoke up again. "Right, I remember that after that black-clothed man stole the cloth, the guards chased him to Weiyang Palace, but you held them back. Esteemed wangfei, could it be ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao did not directly speak the following words. Her eyes widened as she covered her mouth with one hand.


    Although there was no explanation, everyone present knew what she was about to say.


    "Flower Hibiscus, what nonsense are you spouting? As for who that black-clothed person is, I don''t even know. Don''t you dare slander me.


    Wei Hanshuang was forced into a corner by Hua Mujiao''s words. After roaring in anger, her face immediately flushed red.


    The expression of the Left Prime Minister, who stood at the front of the crowd, had long since turned dark.


    Even though he and Wei Hanshuang were father and daughter, at the moment Wei Hanshuang became her concubine, the relationship between them had already become one of master and subject.


    Even if he wanted to defend Wei Hanshuang, he didn''t dare to rashly go forward.


    "Bullshit? "Esteemed wangfei Ning, this subject and the emperor can both testify to the truth." If you''re saying that Esteemed Empress Xi was spouting nonsense, then you think the emperor''s testimony is nonsense as well? "

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    Although Hua Mujiao had always felt that Shangguan Yi was targeting her everywhere, and they were half-siblings, they didn''t like each other at all.


    However, Shangguan Yi had always been on her side at critical moments.


    "I ¡­" Wei Hanshuang was rendered speechless as she hurriedly knelt in front of him.


    "Your majesty, chenqie absolutely believes in the emperor''s intentions. However, this bright yellow cloth was given to me by Imperial Concubine Xi. If Your Majesty doesn''t believe it, please ask the palace maid beside chenqie. She was present that day and can bear witness for chenqie."


    Wei Hanshuang had never expected that the hibiscus had actually set her up.


    On that day, she had also thought that this bright yellow cloth was extremely beautiful, and that it was the color of dragons and phoenixes.


    Ever since she was young, she had been taught to be the phoenix among dragons. Even though she knew that this bright yellow was only fit for the Empress to wear, she had wanted to tell them that only she could match this bright yellow and become the Empress in front of everyone.


    Unexpectedly, she dug her own grave ¡­


    "Even if it''s as you say, esteemed Ning Concubine, how are you going to explain the phoenix embroidered with needle and thread?"


    Suddenly, Shangguan Yi glanced at the phoenix on Wei Hanshuang''s back and said.


    His words caused Wei Hanshuang to be unable to continue to explain. Tears welled up in her eyes and beads of sweat dripped down her forehead.


    "Your Majesty, chenqie felt that the phoenix was very beautiful, which was why she had people embroider it. Your Majesty, you have to believe in chenqie. Your Majesty ¡­"


    It was impossible to explain. Wei Hanshuang only said ''nice'' to deal with it, but she also knew that it was ridiculous.


    "Bullsh * t!" As your concubine, how could ''Phoenix'' be something you can think of? "


    After a long while, Bai Zhan Ke spoke up coldly.


    He didn''t forget to move his feet a bit to prevent Wei Hanshuang from touching him.


    Shangguan Yi added, "I''m sure all the ministers present know that since ancient times, concubine''s drooling over the position of empress is taboo. Consort Ning, you can''t possibly not understand this logic, right?"


    Although everyone knew about it, who amongst the imperial concubines didn''t want to become Empress?


    However, everyone understood this logic. They could only bury their thoughts in the depths of their hearts and didn''t dare to reveal it.


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t have the patience to be entangled in this matter.


    "Concubine Ning, what else do you have to say?"


    "Your Majesty, chenqie has absolutely no wish to become the Empress. Your Majesty, please trust chenqie. Chenqie truly does not have one." This cloth was given to chenqie by Hua Mu Jin. It must be her, she wanted to harm chenqie. This was all part of Hua Mu Jin''s scheme, your majesty ¡­ "


    Wei Hanshuang had nothing to refute, so she could only turn her spearhead towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao curled his lips as he coldly laughed, as if he had expected that she would act in such a way.


    "Esteemed Ning Xiaoyao, there''s no proof, so how can you throw dirty water on me?" That day, the cloth was stolen, and you refused to let the guards search Weiyang Palace.


    "Hua Mujiao, you''re slandering us!"


    Hua Mujing mentioned the matter of Wei Hanshuang rejecting the guards'' search that day. Wei Hanshuang knew that she wanted to add another crime to her list.


    Wei Hanshuang raised her head and roared.


    Hua Mujiao pretended to be afraid and retreated, hiding half of her body behind Bai Zhan Ke.


    This action enraged Wei Hanshuang, and all the calmness and calmness he had put on earlier disappeared without a trace.


    She suddenly stood up and stretched out her hand towards Hibiscus Flower, preparing to pull off Hibiscus Flower''s hair.


    "Hua Mu Jin, you slut, today I will tear your mouth to shreds!"


    "How dare you!"


    Wei Hanshuang had just stretched out her hand when she was sent flying by Bai Zhan''s palm.


    "Someone, pull Madam Ning down and send her to the Sky Prison!"


    "No, your majesty, you can''t! Chenqie is your concubine! Your majesty, you can''t send your concubine to prison! Your majesty ¡­"


    As an imperial concubine, being imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison was the most shameful thing that Wei Hanshuang knew.


    A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.


    Resisting the pain in her chest, she continued to kneel in front of Bai Zhan Ke, begging with all her might.


    "Your Majesty, hold on ¡­"


    After enduring for a long time, the Left Prime Minister finally couldn''t hold on any longer and stood up.


    "Your Majesty, Esteemed Empress Ning has always been obedient. This subject doesn''t think she would covet the position of Empress." Moreover, this official had watched esteemed Ning Xiaoyao grow up. Ever since she became sensible, she''d never left the Prime Minister''s estate and knew very few people. How could she have anything to do with someone in black? This is simply a fantasy story. "


    When he said these words, the Left Prime Minister didn''t forget to look at Hua Mu Jin as if he wanted to devour her alive, and his gaze was horrifying.


    Prime Minister Zuo had stepped forward as Shangguan Yi had expected.


    "There are very few people that Consort Ning knows, but that doesn''t mean you know very few people, Prime Minister Zuo!" "As far as I know, the Prime Minister''s Estate of the Left is a place where many martial arts cultivators are nurtured."


    "General Shangguan, there are indeed many people in the martial arts world in the Prime Minister''s house, but I''ve invited them to guard the place." General Shangguan, there are indeed many in the martial arts world in the Prime Minister''s house, but they''ve been invited by me to guard the palace.


    Facing Shangguan Yi, the Left Prime Minister didn''t seem to care about him at all, turning back to vent his anger.


    "Prime Minister, you said that yourself. This general didn''t say it, so all the ministers present should have heard it as well, right?"


    "You ¡­" The Prime Minister was so angered by Shangguan Yi''s words that he wanted to vomit blood. He turned to look at the gathered ministers, only to see that they were all looking at him with the same expression. He understood immediately.


    The few ministers who had been part of the empress dowager''s faction had somehow turned against the Bai Zhan Ke at some point?


    "Your majesty, why are you blaming me for this? If Your Majesty really wants to accuse this subject of colluding with the martial arts world, then this subject will absolutely not accept it!" This subject will definitely report this matter to the empress dowager and tell her to restore this subject''s innocence! "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s lips moved, his voice as cold as ice, "Since the opening of Huan Yue''s dynasty, the officials of the imperial court have been forbidden to interact with the people of the martial arts world. Prime Minister Zuo knows that he has committed the offense, but does he want to rebel by relying on the influence of the martial arts world?"


    Bai Lingyu looked at the ministers, then looked at the Left Prime Minister kneeling on the ground. Suddenly, the corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile, but he did not say anything.


    "Rebel? "Hmph, aside from colluding with the martial world, the Emperor also wants to frame this subject as a rebel?"


    "This Emperor will find out once we investigate if there is any intent to rebel!" Bai Zhan Ke suddenly ordered, "Men, detain Imperial Concubine Ning and Prime Minister Zuo temporarily. "General Shangguan obeyed and immediately sent people to the Prime Minister''s residence to search. Those who are in the martial arts world will be killed without mercy!"


    "Yes, sir!"


    "Haha ¡­" Abruptly, the Prime Minister laughed out loud. Only then did he realize that he had fallen into the trap of Hua Mujiao and Bai Qi.


    "So the Emperor had set up a trap here. This subject actually knows nothing at all." After saying that, the Prime Minister turned his gaze towards the ministers, pointed at them and said with hatred.


    "You, you guys have guts, you actually dared to betray ¡­" After a pause, the Left Prime Minister didn''t say who he was betraying and continued, "One day, you will regret it!"


    With that, the Left Prime Minister was pushed down by the guards.


    "No, Your Majesty. Chenqie''s matter definitely has nothing to do with Father. Your Majesty, please bypass Father. Your Majesty ¡­"


    When she was dragged down again, Wei Hanshuang broke away from the guard who was dragging her, rushed up to Bai Zhan Ke, and begged while kneeling. But what she got instead was a cold stare from Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Pull it down!"


    The imperial bodyguard stepped forward, lifted Wei Hanshuang up, and dragged her down.


    "Hua Mu Jin, you slut dared to harm me. One day, don''t fall into my hands, I, Wei Han Shuang, swear that I will make you feel worse than death! "Flower Hibiscus, slut ¡­"


    When Wei Hanshuang''s voice disappeared, Shangguan Yi had also left with his men to search the Residence of Prime Minister Zuo.


    On the other hand, Bai Ling Yu put away his expression as if he was watching a show, smiled, and said to Bai Zhan Ke: "This was supposed to be a fun hunt, who would have thought that there would be such a farce? I presume that royal brother is also tired, so why don''t we just give up on today''s hunt? Wait until royal brother has sorted out his emotions, then we can start tomorrow''s hunt. "


    Looking at the white feathers, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Logically speaking, other than the Minister of the Left, the Minister of the Left was promoted by his mother, so why couldn''t he see any signs of pity or help the Prime Minister?


    Moreover, at this moment, the white feathers looked rather relaxed.


    "All of you, leave!"


    After agreeing with Bai Linyu''s words, Bai Qi directly ordered everyone to back off. In such a large open space, only Hua Mujiao, Bai Linyu, and Bai Lingyu remained.


    Bai Lingyu stood on the spot, the fan in his hand flapped in the air as he sneered, "Royal brother, you are such a scheming man. With just a piece of cloth, you managed to get rid of Prime Minister Zuo. Perhaps General Shangguan would find something when he went to the Residence of the Left Prime Minister? "


    Facing Bai Linyu''s line of sight, the look on her face didn''t change at all.


    The corners of his lips curled up slightly, revealing an unfathomable smile.


    "Whether or not I can find anything from Prime Minister Zuo has to wait for Shangguan Aiqing to come back before I can know." If fifth brother has such a conclusion, do you know something? "


    He had originally wanted to win the battle, but he hadn''t expected that he would be turned into a general by the war.


    With a slight smile on his lips, Bai Linyu''s hand that was holding the fan hit her palm twice more.


    "My royal brother must be joking. This servant was only guessing, how could he dare to make such a presumptuous claim?" However, Chendi was a bit curious. If the sin of the Left Prime Minister rebelling is confirmed, then how does royal brother plan to punish him? "


    As he said this, Bai Linyu''s gaze suddenly shifted to the flower hibiscus.


    Seeing him look over, Hua Mujiao coldly stared at Bai Lingyu, but didn''t say anything.


    Bai Zhan Ge''s eyes narrowed, and he retreated a few steps back, shielding Hua Mujiao behind him.


    "The Prime Minister has not decided on the crime of rebelling yet, so isn''t fifth brother saying this a little too early?" "Or do you think that I have the intention to slander the Prime Minister?"


    "Junior brother doesn''t dare!"


    He raised his head to look at the sun in the sky and said, "Calculating the time, it''s almost noon. This subject shall not disturb Imperial Brother and Empress Xi to have a meal. This subject will take his leave!"


    At this sort of time, Bai Linyu would always retreat after understanding the difficulty of the matter, bowing as she left.


    After Bai Linyu left, Hua Mujiao''s face instantly darkened. She angrily looked at Bai Zhanji, and coldly asked, "Bai Zhanji, are you going to use me?"

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    Bai Zhan Ke frowned but didn''t reply, as if he had acknowledged Hua Mujiao''s question.


    "Ah, yes, that''s true!" Suddenly, Hua Mujiao sneered a few times, slightly raising her head, she lightly let out a breath, the anger on her face not diminishing in the slightest.


    "I thought you wanted to keep that rag in my custody. You knew that I wanted to get rid of Wei Hanshuang, so you used me. With just that piece of cloth, you were able to easily pull out the empress dowager''s fangs. Your calculations were really good!"


    Originally, she thought that Shangguan Yi was helping him, but when he started reprimanding the Prime Minister, Hua Mu Jin realized that something wasn''t right.


    The more time passed, the more she realized that Bai Zhan and Shangguan Yi had already planned this out, and were waiting for the Left Prime Minister to speak up for Wei Hanshuang before they proceeded to throw a rebellious hat on the head of the almighty empress dowager.


    It was fortunate that Prime Minister Zuo had no brains. Otherwise, who could he have gotten rid of with such a small scheme?


    "Jin''er, listen to my explanation." After a long silence, Bai Zhan Ke finally spoke in a low voice.


    "Explain?"


    Hibiscus fragrans was in a bad mood.


    "Explain what? Explain why you used that rag for me to keep in my custody, explain how you sent people to watch over me, and how you knew that I gave that rag to Wei Hanshuang. Then, you decided to use me to help you get rid of Wei Hanshuang and Prime Minister Zuo! Is that right? Are the explanations you gave me detailed enough? "


    Bai Zhan narrowed his eyes abruptly.


    He couldn''t deny Hua Mu Jin''s words.


    "Go back to your tent first. We''ll explain this to you in the future!"


    "You ¡­"


    The words of Bai Zhan Ke made Hua Mujiao feel that he had been too lazy to explain himself.


    In his heart, he became even more furious.


    "Your majesty is the sovereign king, and using chenqie is chenqie''s fortune. How could chenqie dare to ask your majesty to explain anything?" Your Majesty, your humble concubine shall take her leave! "


    The last sentence was from Hua Mu Jin almost clenching her teeth.


    However, she didn''t understand. Could it be that in ancient times, there was only a relationship between utilization and being used?


    If he told her about this, she might come up with some way to help him remove the tumor from his body. But why wouldn''t she trust Bai Zhan Ke?


    As she thought of this, Hua Mujie felt wronged. Without another glance at Bai Zhan Ke, she turned around and walked towards the pearl that had been waiting quietly in the distance.


    Looking at Hua Mujiao''s back, Bai Zhan raised his hand to cover his chest. He only retracted his gaze after Hua Mujiao''s figure had disappeared.


    Returning to the tent, Hua Mujiao became angrier the more she thought about it. When the palace maid brought her lunch, she transformed her anger into appetite.


    Noon later, the imperial physician sent a message saying that the person saved by Hua Mujiao had woken up!


    When she walked into the imperial physician''s tent, Hua Mujin saw the person she had saved, and had already washed her face.


    Other than the eye-catching scar on his forehead, the man was not bad looking.


    "I didn''t order someone to save you to take a knife and place it on the imperial physician''s neck."


    Seeing the man holding the imperial physician hostage with a dagger, Hua Mujie only sneered, then walked over to a nearby table and sat down.


    At this moment, the man was full of hostility, making it difficult to get close to him.


    Seeing that Hua Mujie''s expression didn''t change, a trace of admiration surfaced on the man''s face. He then put away his dagger and pushed the imperial physician away.


    With an evil smile on his face, the man directly sat opposite Hua Mujiao. With a pair of ill-intentioned eyes, he looked at Hua Mujiao from head to toe.


    "You said that you saved me, how do I know if the truth is as you said? If you just want to use this to trick me, then wouldn''t I be at a disadvantage? "


    "How dare you!" You, how could you speak to my esteemed mother in such a manner! " Pearl, who was standing behind Hua Mu Jin, scolded loudly when she saw that the man had no manners.


    He glanced at the pearl, but his eyes revealed killing intent.


    Pearl trembled in fear and did not dare to speak again.


    Towards the eyes of a man looking at her, Hua Mujiao also felt very uncomfortable.


    She stared at the man and spoke in a low, angry voice.


    "Since you don''t believe that I''m the one who saved you, you can do it right now. Immediately, scram!"


    Hua Mujie was still fuming over how Bai Zhankong had taken advantage of her, and this man whom she had saved also looked as if he didn''t trust her, causing her to be even more enraged.


    However, when she got angry, not only did the man not get angry, he even asked, "Do you know who I am? Aren''t you afraid that I''ll kill you if you speak to me like that? "


    Hua Mu Jin smirked, "I don''t care who you are, but you want to kill me? That would depend on whether you have the ability to do so! Even if you have the ability, I can guarantee that you will not leave this Royal Hunt alive! "


    The man stared at Hibiscus vulgaris. Seeing that there was no fear on her face, he suddenly burst out laughing.


    "Bold!" "In this world, you are the second woman I have ever met in Nanyu City with such grandeur. I like her!"


    When the man''s name left his mouth, the imperial physician, who had been standing in a corner of the tent all this time, surprisingly widened his eyes in shock as his body trembled.


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t notice the imperial physician''s reaction.


    On the contrary, South Island''s words made Hua Mu Jin frown. She suddenly felt that this ancient people were prone to be moody.


    The man in front of him was probably a bit of a freak!


    "Is there something wrong with you? Whether I have the courage or not is none of your business! Hurry up, before I go back on my word, scram! "


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin had some interest in Nanyu. After all, after coming to this foreign world, she had come into contact with nobles and officials. This martial arts world really made her yearn for it.


    However, the so-called man in front of her caused her to be greatly disappointed.


    This time, Nanyu was a little confused, she leaned slightly forward and asked: "I said my name is Nanyu, the Pavilion Master of the Rebirth Pavilion, aren''t you surprised or ¡­" "Afraid?"


    "The Rebirth Pavilion?" Obviously, Hua Mu Jin had never heard of this name, "What kind of pavilion master are you, and is it related to me in any way? No? "That''s good then. See you out."


    With that, Hua Mujiao slapped the table and stood up. She didn''t want to waste time with Nanyu and planned to leave.


    However, just as she stood up, Nanyu also stood up and blocked in front of her. She still had a defeated look on her face.


    "Well, you don''t know, and I have nothing to say. "However, since you have saved my life, and saved my life, I will naturally pay you back."


    He took out something similar to a command medallion from his waist, directly pulling Hua Mu Jin''s hand and placing it in hers.


    "This is the Life and Death Token. Take good care of it. If you encounter any danger, you can pull the rope, and someone will come to save you." Also, you can bring it to the dilapidated temple on the west side of the city, and someone will bring you directly to see me. From now on, your business is my South Island''s and also a matter of the Lifestyle. "Remember, keep it safe!"


    Nanyu forcefully gave her a token, Hibiscus vulgaris was very mysterious.


    What and what? She didn''t understand it at all.


    "Are you sure this thing is as useful as you said?"


    "Of course!" He then looked at the royal physician in the corner, raised his eyebrows, and said: "If you don''t believe me, you can ask him. Seeing how scared he is, he should know who I am."


    Hua Mujiao turned around, but the imperial physician seemed to be really afraid of Nanyu, and his eyes avoided it.


    "This is the hunting grounds. I have never come into contact with officials or with the royal family in the Lifestyle Hall. Farewell. See you in the future!"


    Nanyu reached out her hand to tickle Hua Mujiao''s lower jaw, teasing him for a bit. Just as Hua Mujiao was about to react and curse at him, she discovered that he had disappeared in a flash!


    Hua Mujiao creased her brows and turned to look at the imperial physician, ordering, "Come here!"


    The imperial physician walked over and hurriedly persuaded Hibiscus Blossom to come.


    "Empress, do not involve this person in any way, he is the pavilion master of the Rebirth Pavilion in the martial world, it is said that he has killed people with ruthless methods, and countless people have died at his hands. When the previous Emperor was still alive, he sent thirty thousand elite soldiers to destroy the Pavilion of Rebirth, but these thirty thousand elite soldiers ¡­ There''s no way back! "


    No matter how many of them were powerful in the Mortal Pavilion, they shouldn''t be able to wipe out all 30,000 elite soldiers, right?


    The flower hibiscus was very suspicious.


    "Aren''t you exaggerating a bit too much? If he was truly as powerful as you say, how could he have been injured to the point where he can only breathe and fall to the ground on the street? "


    "This, this humble official does not know. "However, this humble subject doesn''t praise you at all. If Imperial Concubine Xi doesn''t believe me, she can look up the historical texts of the Huan Yue Country. They all have records in them."


    "I understand. Go back to your work!"


    Imperial Physician Gu''s words were incomprehensible, and Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but believe them.


    She led Pearl out of the tent.


    On the way back to their camp, Hibiscus fragrans looked at the pearl.


    "Pearl, have you heard of the South Island or the Pavilion of Life?"


    Pearl thought about it.


    "Oh right, I heard about this Lifeless Pavilion before I entered the palace. I heard that this Mortal Life Pavilion deals in killing people and selling information. As for anything else, this servant does not know. "


    Hua Mujiao furrowed her brows. Suddenly, she felt as if she had saved someone she shouldn''t have.


    According to Pearl, the Mortal Life Pavilion was an assassin''s guild.


    At the same time, within the hunting grounds palace.


    "Are you sure? He said his name is Nanyu, the pavilion master of the Pavilion of Life and Death?"


    Inside the palace, Fuxin was half-kneeling on the ground, reporting all the news he had heard from outside the imperial physician''s tent.


    "This subordinate is sure, he did indeed say his name is Nanyu, the Pavilion Master of the Rebirth Pavilion! Furthermore, he even gave Esteemed Empress a Life and Death Token. "


    As soon as the words left his mouth, Bai Zhan''s face fell.


    After a long time, Bai Zhan Ke''s lips moved.


    "Continue watching. You don''t need to worry about anything to protect her safety. If anything happens to her, you will face her head!"


    "Yes, Master!"


    Originally, Bai Zhan Ke was prepared to place Fu Xin by Hua Mujiao''s side to protect him, but because of what happened previously, Hua Mujiao definitely didn''t allow Fu Xin to follow along.


    The White Battlefield had to keep him in the shadows, guarding her.


    And just as Fuxin left, Nan Ge walked in.


    "Mistress, General Shangguan has dealt with all the people in the martial arts world of the Prime Minister''s estate. General Shangguan has also sent out people to search for the dragon robe that was previously hidden in the Residence of Prime Minister."


    Hearing Nan Ge''s report, Bai Zhan''s face didn''t reveal even a hint of happiness.

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    On the contrary, his face was dark and he was deep in thought.


    "They''re ordering people to spread the news of Prime Minister Zuo having privately controlled the Dragon Robe. It''s best if word of this gets back to the empress dowager."


    "This subordinate understands!"


    After receiving his orders, Nan Ge was about to retreat, but he was suddenly stopped by Bai Zhan Ke''s shout.


    "Wait ¡­" Bai Zhan Ke stared at Nan Ge for a long while, then asked, "Nan Ge, do you know who the Nan Yu is?"


    The sudden mention of the name ''Nan Yu'' made Nan Ge raise his head in shock.


    Then Nan Ge frowned and answered.


    "Master, Nanyu is the pavilion master of the Rebirth Pavilion in the martial arts world, and also a subordinate ¡­"


    After saying that, Nan Ge suddenly paused, as if he was extremely reluctant to mention it, and didn''t continue speaking.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan raised his hand and gestured for Nan Ge to back down. "Forget it, you can leave now!"


    "Yes!" Your subordinate will take his leave. "


    Bai Zhan Ke shot a glance at Luo Chen, who was standing to the side, as if he understood what Bai Zhan Ke meant. Luo Chen immediately stepped forward and knelt on one knee.


    "Reporting to master, your subordinate does not know much about the Southern Spear either. As for his relationship with the Mortal Life Pavilion''s pavilion master, your subordinate does not know either."


    He took a deep breath, then closed his eyes, letting out a cold air.


    After a long time, he gestured for Luo Chen to get up.


    "Go investigate the movements of the empress dowager. If Bai Lingyu doesn''t help Prime Minister Zuo today, then the empress dowager knows that we will eliminate Prime Minister Zuo, and she must have found someone to take his place. Find out who he is, and kill him!"


    "Yes sir!"


    After returning to the tent, Hua Mu Jin lazily slept.


    As night fell, the sounds of the ferocious beasts outside the hunting grounds made people restless.


    After dinner, Hua Mujie felt bored and panicked, so she left the pearl in the tent, ready to go out alone.


    "Roar ~ ~" "Roar ¡­"


    The sounds of fierce beasts could be heard one after another. Hua Mujiao stared at the dark dense forest behind the wall and felt a chill down her spine.


    Just as she was about to turn around and return to her tent, a figure suddenly appeared behind her and covered her mouth, pulling her into a place where she couldn''t even see her fingers.


    Hua Mujie wanted to resist, but her hands were locked behind her back. An idea came to her mind, and she lifted her feet, stepping hard a few times. In the end, she stepped on the feet of the person who was grabbing her.


    The person behind him seemed to be in pain as he loosened his grip on Hua Mujiao.


    Following that, Hua Mujie used her senses to attack that person.


    After a few moves, they were all easily dodged.


    "Hua Mujiao, even if you don''t like this duke, there''s no need to be so ruthless, right?"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin was about to attack again, a familiar voice rang out.


    "Bai Lingyu, I''ll f * * k you!" It''s so scary in the middle of the night, but what the f * ck is wrong with your head! "


    Because of her anger, Hua Mu Jin immediately shouted vulgarities.


    If it weren''t for Bai Linyu''s words just now, she would have thought that someone had sent an assassin to take her life!


    Bai Ling Yu didn''t expect that Hua Mu Jin would be so angry, so he hurriedly said, "Calm down, I''m not scaring you. Don''t you feel that someone is staring at you all the time?"


    "Watch your sister!" Seemingly unwilling to speak with Bai Linyu again, Hua Mujiao cursed, turned around, and walked out of the darkness.


    However, just as she walked to a place that was slightly brighter, Bai Ling Yu suddenly pulled her back.


    However, because of the weight loss of her heels, Hua Mujiao did not expect it, and directly crashed into Bai Linyu''s bosom.


    When she turned around and prepared to berate Bai Lingyu, in the instant she turned around, her mouth actually touched the corner of her lips, which was bent over Bai Lingyu''s head.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin seemed to have touched something bad, and directly pushed Bai Ling Yu away.


    "Bai Lingyu, do you believe that I will be rude to you?"


    Bai Lingyu extended his hand and touched the corner of his lips. Although it was an unexpected touch, it still gave him a very comfortable feeling.


    "Why aren''t you being courteous?" Could it be that esteemed wangfei wants to kiss this king again? Come on, this king will gladly accept it. "


    "Pa ¡­"


    As Bai Linyu spoke, Hua Mujiao raised her hand and slapped him.


    "Bai Lingyu, you''re looking for trouble, right?"


    Suddenly, Bai Linyu''s eyes were filled with killing intent.


    However, Hua Mujiao was not afraid of him at all, and met his gaze with fury.


    After staring at each other for a long time, Bai Linyu finally withdrew her killing intent. The corner of her mouth lifted into a smile as she said, "Shouldn''t Imperial Concubine Xi give me an answer now?"


    Hua Mu Jin understood Bai Ling Yu''s words in an instant, and said coldly: "Did I not clearly explain it to you? "You want me to draw the line into your trap, three words, no, but, yes!"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao''s words were firm, Bai Linyu sneered and said, "I heard that a few days ago you went to the Treasure Pavilion to retrieve your zither, but this zither was hidden by Bai Zhan. Do you believe that I can destroy that zither at any time?"


    Bai Ling Yu suddenly mentioned the zither, and Hua Mu Jin''s face instantly darkened.


    She stared at the white feather for a long time.


    "Bai Ling Yu, it''s fine if you don''t want to play the violin. But when I was at the laundry room, you brought that guqin over, isn''t it from the Treasure Vault? "In order to make me feel grateful to you, your scheme has been used a little too much!"


    When she was taking the zither from the Treasure Vault, although Hua Mujiao was attracted by the zither, she also noticed that the zither was placed in a place that didn''t lose its zither. Then, the guqin that Bai Lingyu had given her was just a random guqin that she had taken to trick her.


    Bai Linyu smiled but did not deny it.


    "So what if I am? At this moment, you only need to answer this duke, Qin, and Bai Zhan Ke.


    Hua Mu Jin finally understood why she hated Bai Ling Yu so much.


    After carefully weighing the pros and cons in her heart, Hua Mu Jin knew that without the zither, she wouldn''t be able to return to the modern world. However, if Bai Zhan Ke really did do this because of her ¡­


    After a long while, Hua Mu Jin narrowed her eyes and thought of a plan to delay the fighting, then nodded.


    "Okay, I can promise you that, but you have to tell me now about my mother!"


    Carefully looking at Hua Mujiao''s expression and confirming that she was not lying to him, Bai Lingyu finally opened her mouth and said, "Right now, you do not have the qualifications to negotiate conditions with me! It''s fine if you don''t help Ben Wang, but you seem to like Pearl and Green Bamboo very much. Princess Xi is extremely intelligent, so I believe you understand Ben Wang''s intentions. "


    "You ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao did not expect that Bai Ling Yu would actually use pearls and green bamboo to threaten her.


    "Bai Lingyu, so what if I''m helping you? You will never be able to fight in vain!"


    Hua Mujiao smirked, leaned close to him and coldly said, "Do you know why? Because you are not worthy of being a king! "


    Hua Mu Jin''s words completely enraged Bai Ling Yu.


    He pulled her over and tightly hugged her in his embrace. At this moment, the white feathers gave off a terrifying feeling.


    He raised his head high and stared fiercely at Hua Mujiao with his downcast eyes. For the first time, his tone carried a hint of anger.


    "Whether you are worthy or not is not up to you to decide! Was he worthy of his father''s murder? After he ascended the throne, he killed all of his brothers.


    Facing such a white feather, Hua Mujiao''s heart was filled with fear. She wanted to run away, but Bai Linghu''s strength was far greater than what she had imagined!


    "Flower Hibiscus, I''ll tell you!" I not only want to get rid of him, but also want to become the ruler of this Huan Yue Country. You, Hua Mu Jin, will definitely be my, Bai Ling Yu''s, woman! "


    Bai Ling Yu suddenly pressed down on Hua Mu Jin''s acupoints, and then grabbed the back of her head with one hand. His lips touched Hua Mu Jin''s lips, and then he pried open her mouth, madly searching for something in her mouth ¡­


    Hua Mu Jin who had his acupoints pierced couldn''t move, her eyes were filled with tears.


    Fu Xin, who was hiding far away, saw every single move of theirs. However, she didn''t show any intentions of stopping them. She only watched from afar before disappearing in a flash.


    "Let, let, her!"


    Suddenly, an ice-cold voice without a trace of warmth sounded from behind Bai Ling Yu.


    Bai Linyu felt an extremely strong killing intent. She pushed away the flower, hibiscus, and left in a flash.


    Then, Hibiscus vulgaris fell into an ice-cold embrace.


    "I never thought that the dignified Duke of Huan Yue would actually do something that is worse than an animal. This hypocrite is pretty good, not bad!" While the man was speaking, he opened the acupoints of the flower, hibiscus.


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao finally saw clearly that the man who had saved her was actually from the South Island.


    "Who are you? Why would they appear in the Royal Hunt? " Facing the Southland, Bai Ling Yu became very alert.


    The murderous aura coming from Nanyu''s body was far worse than his own! However, the murderous aura coming from Nanyu''s body was too vicious, and was obviously influenced by the way she killed people for a long time.


    "Have you heard of the Southern Rebirth Pavilion?"


    Nanyu pursed her lips, then suddenly turned to look at Hua Mu Jin.


    "I''ll cover this woman. If you want to lay your hands on her again, first consider your own life!" "I don''t care who you are, Prince. In this world, there is no one that my South Island cannot kill!"


    Although he was a little afraid of Nanyu, Bai Lingyu did not want to show weakness.


    He took out his fan and fanned himself with it, then said with a cold smile: "I was wondering who it was, I didn''t expect you to be the pavilion master of the number one sect in the martial arts world, could it be that the person that Imperial Concubine Xi saved today is you?"


    "So what if I am? In any case, I''ll cover this woman, does Your Highness have any objections? "


    On the white plume feather, the south island is very relaxed.


    But at this time, Hua Mu Jin hated Bai Ling Yu to the core. She saw that they were going to go back and forth and attack Bai Ling Yu, but she was stopped by Nanyu.


    "Why are you holding me back?"


    Hibiscus vulgaris was very puzzled by Nantan''s actions.


    Seeing their actions, Bai Linyu suddenly seemed to understand something.


    "Could it be that the South Pavilion Master''s injuries are still very serious?" It''s actually so serious that it''s possible that This King won''t be able to beat it? "


    It was rumored in the martial world that the Rebirth Pavilion''s Pavilion Master, Nan Yu, had a powerful martial arts skills. In this world, there were very few people who could defeat him.


    Furthermore, his methods were cruel and vicious. This was also the reason why Bai Lingyu was afraid of him in the beginning.


    But now, he felt that perhaps, at this time, the South Island wouldn''t be able to beat him.


    "Is that so?"


    Nan Yu was infuriated by Bai Linyu''s words. He started to operate his martial arts, and at the same time, he spoke with a cold voice.


    "Since you think that you can defeat me, you might as well give it a try!"


    As soon as those words were spoken, Nan Yu attacked towards Bai Ling Yu.

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    When Bai Linyu saw this, she hurriedly dodged to the side.


    Unexpectedly, Nanyu attacked very quickly. Just as he dodged the three palms and was about to counterattack, she struck out at a lightning fast speed, hitting Bai Lingyu''s left shoulder with her palm.


    Nan Yu stopped, and his whole body began emitting a cold, murderous aura.


    "Do you still think that with your unconventional martial arts, you can defeat me?"


    After taking that palm, Bai Ling Yu didn''t dare to think like this again.


    The rumors of the Rebirth Pavilion''s pavilion master''s martial arts were indeed true.


    Not to mention that he was injured in the south of the island, which actually made him suffer a loss.


    "Pavilion Master''s martial arts are unparalleled indeed. This King cannot refuse to accept this!" If This King did not dodge fast, this palm strike might have taken half of This King''s life, right? "


    Bai Linyu swept a glance at Hibiscus in the corner of her eyes.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, don''t forget about tomorrow!" This King will wait north of the hunting grounds and await your good news! "


    He then performed an amicable salute to Nanyu and said, "I''m sure this king and the pavilion master will meet again. Pavilion Master, goodbye!"


    Seeing that Bai Linyu had finished her sentence and turned around to leave, Hua Mujiao''s rage did not subside.


    She felt disgusted when he kissed her.


    She wanted to angrily ask why Nan Yu was blocking her, but she suddenly saw Nan Yu cover his chest, spitting out a mouthful of blood.


    Hua Mujiao creased her brow, holding onto the South Island and asked: "You, are you okay?"


    Nantan felt a little warmth in his heart.


    He put his hand on Hua Mujiao''s shoulder and pulled out a ruffian smile.


    "Heartache? "Don''t worry, I won''t die!"


    He could still joke around with her. Hua Mujiao instantly felt humiliated, and retracted her hand.


    "It''s good that you''re not dead. Goodbye."


    Turning around, Hua Mu Jin prepared to leave.


    But the moment she turned around, she saw that not only did Nantan''s face start to turn pale, he also looked very pained. He who was originally standing, also slowly squatted down.


    Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    "Didn''t you say you wouldn''t die? What are you trying to do now? "


    Because of some provocative words from Nanyu just now, Hua Mu Jin felt very uncomfortable, so after seeing Nanyu like this, she always felt like he was playing with her again.


    After a long while, Nanyu clutched her chest and squatted on the ground, her head lowered, but she didn''t answer Hua Mujiao''s words.


    Seeing the situation, Hua Mu Jin felt that something was wrong.


    She stepped forward immediately.


    "What''s the matter with you? Did Bai Lingyu hurt you just now? "


    The corner of Nantan''s mouth curved up into a sneer, and he slightly raised his head.


    "He wants to hurt me?"


    Ye Zichen shook his head with a wry smile, then looked at Hua Mu Jin.


    "I''m afraid that I won''t be able to leave today. May I ask if you can lend me an earth healing treatment?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin glared at Nanyu.


    She had said that he was heavily injured today and had been saved by her, yet now he was able to exchange blows with Bai Lingyu. How could he still endure this?


    But his words teased her and made him suffer more.


    "If you had been more serious, I might have been able to be kind enough to take you in for the night! But you look like a hooligan, I don''t dare to keep you. "


    In the afternoon, Hua Mujie thought that the Southern Yu had already left, but he didn''t expect that he would still be in the hunting grounds. If he was sent back to the imperial physician''s camp, not to mention that the imperial physician would be afraid, his identity would probably be heard by the other ministers and Bai Zhan Ge.


    As such, he was naturally not well liked here.


    Moreover, there were wounds on the south of the island. If anyone had the intention to kill him, he was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to leave the hunting grounds alive.


    After thinking for a while, Hua Mujiao felt that if she wanted to keep him here for treatment, her tent would be the safest option.


    "Enough, I''m not joking around. Since I saved you from the abyss of suffering, hurry up and help me. If you don''t heal me soon, I will really die in front of you."


    Hua Mujiao sighed deeply, and in the end, she still helped him up, avoiding the guards, and brought him to his own tent.


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s return, the originally anxious pearl, upon seeing Hua Mu Jin helping to enter the South Island of the camp, opened its mouth in shock and opened its eyes wide.


    "Miss, he, he ¡­"


    "Lower your voice. Come and help me, help him to get on the bed."


    Pearl''s voice was a little too loud. After being glared at by Hua Mujiao, she had no choice but to come over and help him, helping him to sit on the bed.


    "Pearl, you go down first. Don''t let anyone know he''s still here. Understood?"


    Pearl''s flower hibiscus had already been figured out. Not only was she cowardly, but everything was hanging on her face.


    If anyone knew that the South Island was in her tent, it would be hard to tell what kind of person it might be.


    "But little miss, he, he''s only a man, how can he ¡­"


    "There''s nothing you can''t do. Just don''t say too much!" Before Pearl could finish, she was interrupted by Hua Mujiao.


    Feeling helpless, Pearl still left the tent.


    At this time, Nantan was already sitting on the bed with his legs crossed, operating his martial arts to heal his injuries.


    Hua Mujiao did not dare to disturb him again. She walked to the side of the table and sat down. Not long after, her eyelids could no longer hold up and she fell asleep on the table.


    At the same time, a wisp of white smoke rose from Nanyu''s body as she was healing herself.


    About two hours later, Southland slowly opened his eyes.


    When he saw that Hua Mu Jin had fallen asleep on the table, he got up and walked over to her side. He seriously looked at her exquisite face, then helplessly smiled and bent over to pick her up.


    In her dreams, Hua Mu Jin seemed to feel that someone was touching her, and she suddenly opened her eyes.


    When she found herself in Nantan''s arms, she jumped to the ground and looked at him warily. "What are you doing?"


    At this moment, Nantan''s face relaxed, and the mischievous smile of a thug once again appeared on his face.


    "A man and a woman in a room together, what do you think I should do?"


    "¡­"


    Her vigilant gaze turned into an angry glare as Hua Mujiao ordered her to leave.


    "Since you''ve healed me, then leave. I''m tired, so don''t disturb my rest."


    Actually, Hua Mujie didn''t hate him in her heart.


    However, he didn''t like the way he treated himself as a scoundrel.


    Seeing the flower hibiscus angry, Nanyu smiled.


    "I''m just teasing you, you''re really angry? Don''t worry, I won''t disturb you. I still have matters to attend to and will be leaving shortly. However, before leaving, I have to remind you! "


    While speaking, Nan Yu suddenly stopped talking, and his eyes became cold.


    "You must have offended a lot of people. I''ll stay and take a look. There seem to be quite a few people secretly watching you from beside you." However, it seems that someone has been sent to protect you from the shadows. "However, that person who made me feel like he was protecting you did not have any intention of coming out to save you when you were being thwarted by Bai Ling Yu''s acupoints tonight. This makes me feel very puzzled."


    What Nanyu said made Hua Mujiao''s eyebrows knit together in a split-second!


    She had already guessed that there would be countless pairs of eyes watching her.


    So when Nanyu said there were a lot of people watching her in the dark, she wasn''t surprised.


    However, when Nanyu said those last words, Hua Mujie''s heart was filled with mixed feelings, and her mood was difficult to describe.


    If she wasn''t mistaken, the one who was protecting her in the dark was most likely Bai Zhan Ke.


    And the words he had promised to remove the person planted by her side were also meant to cover up for him, right?


    "This has nothing to do with you. Since your injuries have been healed, it''s best for you to leave as soon as possible."


    Of course, Southland noticed her unwillingness to say more. He pursed his lips and sighed.


    "Alright! People all said that the rivers and lakes were dangerous, but they didn''t know that the most dangerous place should be the dazzling imperial palace. When I''m done, I''ll come back to the hunting ground to see you. But you must remember, you can''t go out to hunt tomorrow. The atmosphere in this hunt is extremely strange. Even though I don''t know if this hunt is for you or not, in order to prevent you from getting injured, you have to take in the words of this pavilion master.


    For the South Island''s reminder, the flower hibiscus is still very grateful.


    The so-called ''weirdness'' he was referring to was most likely a trap set by Bai Ling Yu to kill Bai Qi!


    "You don''t need to look at me again. You have already returned the favor of saving your life. You and I don''t owe each other anymore, so naturally there''s no need to meet again."


    Although Hua Mu Jin didn''t hate Nanyu, she knew that he was a dangerous person.


    It was possible that one day, when he turned hostile, he would put himself in a dangerous situation.


    Therefore, she naturally felt that it was best not to have any relationship with him.


    "If I say I will come and see you, then I will come and see you. You also did not reject my ability to look at you. Take good care of your own life, I am not willing to see you again when you are already dead! "


    After he had finished speaking on the South Island, he disappeared like the wind, without waiting for Hua Mujiao''s reaction.


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly lost all sleep.


    After leaving the tent, South Island actually didn''t leave immediately. Instead, they came to where Fu Xin was hiding behind the dark tree.


    When he sensed it, the South Island hit her acupoints directly, and she was instantly unable to move.


    "Looks like the job of a secret guard is still not easy. It''s already so late, and not only can''t we rest, but we also have to constantly be vigilant, completing the mission assigned to us by our master. It''s a pity that a great beauty from the Life Pavilion is about to be recognized by me."


    At this moment, on Fu Xin''s face, besides the coldness on his face, there was also a trace of cowardice.


    She moved her lips, "Since I have already left the Pavilion of Life, then it has nothing to do with the Pavilion of Life. If the Pavilion Master wants to kill me, I shall let you do as you please. "


    Nan Yu suddenly smiled, and said with raised eyebrows: "When did I say I wanted to kill you? No matter what, you were taught by this Pavilion Master himself. Wouldn''t it be a pity if I killed you? "


    His fear of him had not diminished with the words of Nantan. Instead, it had increased.


    After a long time, Fuxin spoke again.


    "I still haven''t forgotten the rules of the Rebirth Pavilion. If Pavilion Master wishes to clean up the mess, then do it. I have nothing to say."


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk ¡­"


    Tsk tsk, Nantan looked him up and down.


    "I couldn''t tell, but after leaving the Rebirth Pavilion, your temper has grown quite a bit. If I had to kill you, you should know the methods that I, the Pavilion Master, use. I have never liked killing with one move.


    Even though his acupoints had been pierced, when Nanyu''s words landed, Fu Xin''s eyes couldn''t help but tremble.


    Seeing the expression on Fuxin''s face, Nanyu seemed very satisfied.

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    "Not bad. Your body is still quite honest. Remember this Pavilion Master''s methods. This Pavilion Master is in a good mood today, so I won''t torture you. However, the woman you are staring at, is someone that this Pavilion Master has set his eyes on. Since you are protecting her in the dark, then protect me.


    With that, Nantan''s movements were extremely quick as he tapped on Fu Xin''s body, and opened up her acupoints.


    And his words were not only a threat, but also an absolute command.


    When he was able to move, he stood on the branch and moved his arm, looking up at the South Island.


    "Fu Xin has known the Pavilion Master for more than ten years, but all these years, the Pavilion Master has always held a playful attitude towards women. Why is he only interested in her now?" Is it because she saved you? "


    It was clear to him that although Southland didn''t look very old, he was already well over thirty years old.


    She was only ten years old when he brought her to the Pavilion of Life and Death.


    She was now twenty-two. In these twelve years, she had played with many women on the South Island, but her final outcome was a tragic death.


    However, when she saw him again today, she saw seriousness in the eyes he used to look at Hua Mu Jin! "


    Nanyu seemed to be very displeased with Fu Xin''s words. She abruptly reached out her hand to pinch his delicate neck.


    "Since when has it been your turn to interfere in my affairs!"


    In the face of Nan Yu''s terrifying eyes, Fu Xin didn''t dare to answer again.


    Until Nanyu slowly loosened her grip on her neck, then coughed and took a few breaths. "Cough, cough ¡­"


    "You must remember the words of this Pavilion Master. Also, what you saw tonight was what you shouldn''t have reported to your master. It would be best if you did not mention a single word of what you said, and instead wanted this pavilion master to know that you were spouting nonsense.


    Gritting his teeth, Fu Xin raised his eyes and looked at the South Island. His lips moved, but he didn''t say a single word.


    Seeing her expression, Nanyu nodded in satisfaction.


    Then, he once again disappeared into the night.


    After the southern island disappeared, the corners of Fuxin''s mouth formed a sinister arc.


    Inside the palace, Bai Zhan Ke lay on his bed and flipped through the books in his hands, unable to fall asleep.


    "Mistress."


    Bai Zhan Ke put away the book, and raised his eyes to ask, "What happened to her?"


    Half kneeling on the ground, Fuxin didn''t dare to raise his head.


    "In reply to master, esteemed wangfei is meeting with the prince tonight. Your subordinate heard that the prince told esteemed wangfei to lure you in tomorrow, and esteemed wangfei agreed as well. This subordinate also saw that Empress Dowager Xi and the Prince embraced and kissed each other, but when the Mortal Pavilion Lord appeared behind them, this subordinate didn''t dare to get too close in fear of being detected, so this subordinate didn''t hear what they were saying. "


    As his voice fell, Bai Zhan Ke sat up abruptly.


    "Is that true?"


    "Everything that this subordinate has said is true. Your subordinate also saw that the previous pavilion master had exchanged hands with the prince. Afterwards, the pavilion master had been supported by esteemed wangfei to the pavilion by esteemed wangfei''s tent for two hours before leaving. "


    In an instant, Bai Zhan Ke''s hands were clenched into fists.


    The entire palace seemed to be covered in cold air, and the temperature dropped down to the point that it even felt cool in the summer.


    "Fuxin, you should know that I''ve never liked people lying to me. If you say anything false, I won''t let you off lightly!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face was ice-cold, while his pair of black eyes were like the abyss, bottomless.


    However, the ice-cold words of Bai Zhan Ke didn''t cause Fu Xin to feel any fear. Instead, the corners of his mouth curled up, revealing a smile of satisfaction.


    "This subordinate understands!" If there is even the slightest lie, this subordinate is willing to skin and cramp, and let Master punish you as he pleases! "


    "Get out."


    The man''s cold lips formed these two words. They contained a hint of gnashing teeth. He was obviously angry, but he was still suppressing his emotions.


    "This subordinate will take his leave!"


    The next day, when the sky was just starting to brighten, Hua Mu Jin was just starting to get sleepy. She was about to close her eyes and sleep for a while, but the noise outside the tent once again caused her to lose sleep.


    "Little... Empress, you''re awake? Did this servant disturb you? "


    Pearl came in and asked, looking at the hibiscus flowers lying on the bed with their eyes open.


    Sitting up, Hua Mu Jin''s face was a bit tired as he shook his head.


    "What are they doing outside? Why is it so noisy?"


    "In reply to the Empress, the emperor, the minister, and the empress of several palaces have all woken up. They''re all outside watching the guards fight for the colored balls, it''s going to be very lively."


    "Seize the colored balls?"


    Apparently, Hibiscus Blossom didn''t understand this and was waiting for Pearl to explain it to her.


    "To seize the colored ball, one has to let many guards fight over a wooden colored ball. Whoever obtains this ball, can participate in the hunt just like the ministers of the emperor. If they are lucky enough to obtain the top spot, the emperor will bestow upon them the right to ask for it." Besides, if the bodyguard who took the ball could take the lead, the Emperor would reward them even more. That''s why those guards fought so hard. "


    Hua Mu Jin nodded, but wasn''t too interested.


    After washing up and changing clothes, when Hua Mujiao arrived outside the camp, the competition to snatch the colored balls had already ended. And the one who won the ball, was none other than Luo Chen.


    This was what it meant to be fertile and not flow to foreign lands.


    As she approached the group, she heard the low voice of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "How was your sleep last night? Are you not used to it? "


    Hua Mujiao made a symbolic salute towards Bai Zhan. He was about to immediately stand up, but he didn''t expect that Bai Zhanzhi would directly stand up from his chair when she stood up, and then pull her over to sit on his lap.


    In an instant, everyone''s eyes gathered on Hua Mujiao''s body.


    Hua Mujie twisted his body in an attempt to get up, but Bai Zhan Ke held her tightly, not giving her the chance to get up at all.


    "What are you doing?" With so many people watching, can''t you just let me stay standing? "


    Looking at Bai Zhan Ke''s peculiar expression, Hua Mu Jin had the nagging feeling that something was wrong with him today.


    He had clearly raised it as usual, but Hua Mu Jin could not feel any trace of chilliness from his words.


    "You''re my woman, I''ll hug you, who dares to object?!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words made Hua Mujiao frown.


    She asked in a low voice, "What''s wrong with you? Why do you feel weird today?"


    In the presence of so many guards and ministers, it was not easy for Hua Mujiao to break free of Bai Zhan Ke''s body.


    However, after a long time, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply to her words.


    On the other side, Ye Yi Xin, who was sitting beside Bai Zhan Ji, clenched her small hands into fists as she watched their ambiguous actions.


    After that, she pursed her lips and said, "Your majesty, chenqie knows that you love little sister Imperial Concubine Xi, but with so many ministers and guards watching, I feel embarrassed to see little sister Xixi blush so much."


    To others, Ye Lai Xin''s words sounded like he was helping Hua Mu Jin, but Hua Mu Jin could hear the meaning behind his words.


    And she did not blush.


    Bai Zhanzheng turned his head to the side and looked at Ye Yi Xin coldly.


    The look sent a chill down Ye Laixin''s spine.


    "Servants, your imperial concubine isn''t feeling well, send your imperial concubine back to her tent!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s sudden words froze the smile on Ye Yi Xin''s face.


    "Your Majesty, chenqie ¡­"


    "Zhang Quan De!"


    Ye Lai Xin wanted to defend herself, but was cut off by Bai Zhan Ke.


    Zhang Quan De looked at Ye Yi Xin and said, "Empress, your servant will send you to your tent..."


    Looking at Bai Zhan Ke, Ye Yi Xin''s eyes were filled with disappointment and disappointment. The corners of his mouth were twisted into a wry smile. His smile was filled with self-mockery.


    "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. There''s no need to send me off. With Qing`er around, I will return to my tent."


    As she spoke, Ye La Xin stood up from her chair. The moment she turned around, she glared at Hua Mu Jin angrily, and then led Qing''er away.


    Hua Mujiao knew that this Ye Laixin would probably hate her to the bones because of this, right?


    The expression on the face of the minister''s guard was also retracted due to Bai Zhanji''s attitude towards Ye La Xin.


    Looking at the white war crater, Hua Mujie felt that he was becoming more and more strange.


    "Reporting to the Emperor, the Vice Commander has taken the colored balls. According to the rules, the hunt competition can officially begin!"


    At this time, the notary of the hunting competition came forward and reported.


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply, he only turned his head to look at Zhang Quan De, who then understood, and said in a sharp voice, "The hunting competition has a limit of four hours, the competition has officially begun ¡­"


    Following Zhang Quan De''s sharp voice, the ministers and their guards headed towards the stable.


    Only Bai Lingyu remained in place.


    "Royal brother, I wonder if you would be interested in having a competition with my younger brother?"


    Suddenly, Bai Lingyu stepped forward and smiled at the two of them. There was a deeper meaning hidden within her smile.


    Seeing Bai Ling Yu, Hua Mu Jin''s face instantly darkened.


    Raising his eyes, he looked at Bai Linyu coldly. "How do you want to compete?"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke agree to compete with him, the smile on Bai Ling Yu''s face became even more pronounced.


    "It''s very simple. Whoever can hunt tigers and leopards will win. What do you think?"


    Bai Zhan Ke narrowed his eyes and asked, "What do we bet?"


    Bai Linyu''s gaze landed on Hua Mujiao, and after sizing him up, she said, "I''ve heard that Imperial Concubine can sing and dance, so I might as well bet that Imperial Concubine can dance. What do you think, Imperial Brother?"


    Seeing that Bai Ling Yu''s gaze was on Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes turned dark and his body started emitting a cold aura.


    "Bai Lingyu, watch your eyes. "She is my woman!"


    Bai Zhan Ke treated Bai Ling Yu coldly, which reminded Hua Mu Jin of what she said last night in Nanyu.


    That is to say, the reason why Bai Zhan Ke was so strange today was because he had sent someone to spy on him and report what had happened last night?


    While he was thinking, Hua Mu Jin took advantage of his inattentiveness and abruptly stood up from his lap.


    However, this action of hers made Bai Zhan''s face turn even darker.


    "You guys can compete. I won''t be participating in today''s hunt!"


    With that, Hua Mu Jin turned around and prepared to leave.


    After taking two steps, Bai Linyu''s voice sounded from behind him.


    "I heard that Imperial Concubine Xi has both civil and martial skills. If you don''t participate in this hunt, wouldn''t it be a pity?"


    He turned around and coldly stared at Bai Linghu, but Hua Mujiao didn''t say anything.


    However, in the next second, she saw Bai Lingyu looking at Pearl with killing intent.


    Hua Mujiao instantly understood the meaning of his eyes.


    In the eyes of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Ling Yu had the intention of passing on their love.


    Bai Zhan Yun stood up and stood in front of Hua Mujiao, blocking Bai Ling Yu''s line of sight.


    "And if you lose?"

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    The corner of Bai Linyu''s mouth curled up into a cold smile.


    "Imperial Brother, do you still remember? Chendi has never lost a hunt!"


    Bai Ling Yu''s tone and expression caused Hua Mu Jin to be a bit worried.


    It wasn''t that she was afraid that Bai Zhan would lose, but that she was afraid that Bai Zhan would fall into Bai Lingyu''s trap.


    Unexpectedly, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up into a sinister smile.


    "Alright, I will compete with you!" However, if you lose, hand over the Ranged Cavalry Soldier Symbol! "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words caught Bai Ling Yu off guard. Surprise appeared on his face.


    A moment later, Bai Linyu pursed her lips, "So Brother Huang''s thoughts are here? "Sure, but this bet doesn''t seem to be very fair to younger brother. Can royal brother change the bet?"


    "Up to you!"


    It was just two simple words. Bai Zhan Ke said it casually.


    However, the expression on his face eased up a little when Bai Linyu said this.


    "Although Shangguan Yi has the majority of the military power in the Huan Yue Country, as far as I know, Royal Brother also has the military power at the border. If Royal Brother loses, could you also hand over the military power?"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t say anything else and only nodded his head in agreement.


    Hua Mujie, who had been looking at the two of them, opened her eyes wide with an incredulous expression.


    It was just a hunting match, yet these two people actually used the military talismans as the wager. Was this crazy?


    He turned, looked at Hua Mujiao, and said in a low voice, "Follow me."


    After he finished speaking, he took a step forward.


    Hua Mujiao regained his senses, and his gaze just so happened to meet Bai Lingyu''s. However, there was no longer any smile in his eyes, only a cold threat.


    Glancing at Bai Ling Yu, Hua Mu Jin turned around and followed Bai Ling Yu.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, are you sure you want to compete with Bai Ling Yu?"


    As she tilted her head to look at the white battleship, Hua Mujiao''s face was filled with worry.


    One must know that the reason why Bai Lingyu wanted to compete against Bai Zhanji was because he had already set up a trap to kill Bai Zhanji. In this competition, Bai Lingyu''s victory was already in her grasp.


    All of a sudden, Bai Zhan Ke stopped in his tracks and looked at Hua Mu Jin.


    His expression was one of surprise, but it also seemed to be within reason.


    "Are you worried about me?"


    "I ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin also stopped, and she seemed to want to say something but hesitated.


    After thinking for a while, he said, "I just saw Bai Lingyu''s confident face. It seems that he won the match." If you lose, won''t you lose your military power? "


    The look on Hua Mujie''s face, that seemed to want to say something but hesitated, caused Bai Zhan Ke''s expression to darken.


    "I won''t lose!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s tone was certain, this was an unquestionable determination.


    For some reason, after hearing his words, Hua Mu Jin felt slightly relieved.


    "I''m not afraid of you losing. It''s just that Bai Lingyu is an extremely shrewd person. Even if you were to really hunt tigers and leopards before him, I''m afraid that he would secretly use some shady methods."


    The corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth slightly curved upwards as he looked at Hua Mu Jin for a long time.


    "Let''s go. We have already prepared a good mount for you."


    As he spoke, he held onto the hibiscus flower and walked towards the entrance of the hunting grounds.


    However, Hua Mujiao suddenly felt that this white battle gave her a feeling that she couldn''t figure out what was going on.


    It was as if he knew something and wasn''t willing to say it.


    She was also at a loss as to whether she should help Bai Lingyu or not. If he didn''t help, Bai Ling Yu would definitely kill Pearl and Green Bamboo. However, if he helped, Bai Qi''s life would be in danger.


    It was very difficult for her to measure the scales on both ends.


    "This horse is more intelligent, so you should ride it."


    Suddenly, the sounds of a white battle sounded from above his head.


    Hua Mujiao regained her senses, but at some point, she had already reached the entrance of the hunting grounds.


    In the blink of an eye, he looked at a snow-white horse beside him.


    "This horse is for me?"


    Bai Zhanzheng nodded.


    "As long as you like it."


    "I like it, I like it!" He went up to touch the white horse''s snow-white fur, and revealed a loving expression all over Hua Mujie''s body.


    "Why is this horse''s fur so white?" Does it have a name? "


    Hibiscus vulgaris had been to the horse farm many times in modern times, so of course she had seen quite a few horses. However, she had never seen a horse with hair as white as snow.


    "This Manango has just been domesticated and has not yet been named. Furthermore, Master said that this horse is for the Empress, so naturally, the Empress has to take the name. "


    On one side, Luo Chen, who was leading another horse, suddenly spoke up, snatching Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    His words not only caused Nan Ge to roll his eyes, but also caused Bai Zhan Ke to glare at him. Luo Chen felt that something wasn''t right and awkwardly smiled as he took two steps back.


    "Since it hasn''t been named, and its fur is so white, I shall just call it Snow White."


    "Squeak squeak!"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, the white horse suddenly raised its front hooves and called out twice, as if expressing its love for Hua Mu Jin.


    "If you like it, it''s called White Snow. Let''s get on the horse first!"


    Bai Zhan Ke stepped forward and carried Hua Mu Jin onto the horse''s back.


    And then, he mounted the dark horse as well.


    Soon after, the Falling Dust South Spear and the other imperial guards also mounted their horses and followed.


    Soon, the group came to a stop.


    "Master, your subordinate has investigated and found that the north side of the hunting grounds is packed with tigers and leopards. We can go to the north side first."


    Nan Ge reported as he rode his horse forward.


    However, just as Nan Ge said the word ''north,'' Hua Mu Jin''s expression suddenly changed.


    Seeing Bai Zhan nod his head, Hua Mujiao suddenly panicked.


    "Wait!"


    He subconsciously stopped them, allowing everyone to rein in their horses.


    Hua Mu Jin smiled awkwardly, she didn''t know what to say, and asked Nan Ge: "Are you sure there are most tigers and leopards in the north? I was out in the cold last night and I thought I heard a tiger growling in the south. "


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Nan Ge and Luo Chen''s expressions darkened, except for Bai Zhan Ke''s calm face.


    "Subordinate investigated Grand Concubine Xi''s words clearly. To the north is the place where tigers and leopards live. This subordinate doesn''t dare to lie to master!"


    Nan Ge was very sure of what he said, and Hua Mu Jin was suddenly very worried.


    Yesterday night, Bai Lingyu had told her to lead Bai Zhan Ke to the north. Naturally, the north side had already been assassinated by Bai Lingyu.


    "I''m also sure that I heard the cries of a tiger in the south last night. There''s no mistake."


    For some reason, Hua Mujie was extremely reluctant to put Bai Zhan Ke in danger, so she tried her best to deny what Nan Ge had said.


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin''s words were firm, Bai Zhan Ke looked at her meaningfully, as if he wanted to see through her and not take his eyes off her.


    After a long while, he finally spoke in a low voice.


    "Since you''re sure, let''s head over there to the south!"


    "Master!"


    Nan Ge and Luo Chen frowned at Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    After receiving Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze, he didn''t say anything in the end.


    Bai Zhan Ke agreed to head south, and the group rode forward on their horses.


    Hua Mujie also let go of his worries.


    However, in her heart, she was worried about the safety of the pearls and the green bamboo. If Bai Linyu knew that she did not lure Bai Qi to the north and into his trap, she would definitely kill the pearls and the green bamboo.


    Since hunting was originally a dangerous affair, Flower Hibiscus didn''t let Pearl follow.


    Suddenly, Hibiscus vulgaris had an ominous premonition ¡­


    "Jin''er, Jin''er ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s voice sounded from beside him.


    Hua Mujiao suddenly came back to her senses and turned around with a serious face.


    "Ah?" You called me? "


    "This is a hunting ground, ferocious beasts can appear at any time. If you''re not paying attention, it''s very easy ¡­"


    "Aooo ¡­"


    "Roar ¡­"


    Before Bai Zhan could finish his words, he heard the cries of many tigers and wolves, as well as other fierce beasts. The cries of these fierce beasts were not far from his ears.


    In a split-second, everyone was on high alert.


    "Hey, I told you there''s tigers and leopards over here." "From the number of voices, it seems like there are a bit too many ¡­"


    Just from hearing the roars, Hua Mujiao could feel that there were at least ten of these jackals. To deal with so many fierce beasts, it would be difficult even if they were strong in martial arts.


    "Nan Ge, protect her well!"


    Bai Zhan Ke rode close to Hua Mu Jin, at the same time ordering Nan Ge to protect Hua Mu Jin''s safety.


    "Yes sir!"


    Time seemed to stand still as all the guards formed a circle, with Hibiscus Blossom and Pandora in the center, protecting them.


    Suddenly, a lot of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards walked out from their left side. Suddenly, a lot of jackals, tigers, and leopards walked out from their left side.


    "Squeak squeak!"


    Sensing the danger, the horse raised its front hooves and barked.


    "Baixue, be good. Don''t be afraid, isn''t be afraid ¡­"


    As she stroked the snow-white fur beneath her, the voice of the flower, hibiscus, gently comforted her.


    In the next second, Hua Mujiao saw those jackals and tigers with blood-red eyes darting towards them ¡ª ¡ª


    At this moment, all the guards drew the swords at their waists, welcoming the incoming attack.


    They began to fight with the jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards.


    At this moment, there was a tiger standing in the distance, like the leader of these jackals, watching the battle from the sidelines without any change in his expression, giving off the aura of a leader.


    "Hiss ¡­" "You damned beast, you dare injure me? Let''s see if this young master won''t chop you into pieces!"


    In the midst of the battle, a wolf scratched Luo Chen''s arm, and red blood stained his dark blue clothes.


    "Luochen, be careful."


    Seeming to be worried about Luo Chen, Hua Mu Jin shouted loudly.


    "Mistress, there seems to be something wrong with these jackals."


    At this point, Nan Ge, who had been standing beside Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke, had a cold look on his face. He paused for a moment before continuing, "The jackal, tiger, and leopard were originally natural enemies, but now they''re attacking together. I''m afraid they''ve been drugged and tamed."


    Hearing Nan Ge''s words, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Tame by someone? She felt that this was most likely Bai Linyu''s doing.


    But didn''t he clearly say that he set the trap in the north? Why were there these domesticated jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards in the south?


    "Nan Ge, over there ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth and looked at the distant tiger that was watching the battle from the left and right.


    As he looked over, Nan Ge noticed it too.


    "Go down and kill it!"


    "Stay here and protect her. I''ll go."

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    As soon as the words left his mouth, his entire body flew like a feather, riding on the back of a horse towards the tiger that seemed to be the leader.


    His move seemed to have been detected by the jackals and tigers, who were fighting with the guards. Those jackals and tigers pounced on Bai Zhan like protectors.


    Hua Mujie''s heart rose to his throat.


    "Careful, white battle ¡­"


    Only after seeing the guards and Luo Chen use their Qing Gong to fly towards Bai Zhan did she slightly calm down.


    However, she couldn''t help but worry as she watched.


    Turning her head, her eyes were looking at the sword at Nan Ge''s waist. She said, "Nan Ge, lend me your sword."


    Holding the hilt of his sword, Nan Ge looked coldly at Hua Mu Jin. His attitude was extremely cold.


    "Your Highness, please forgive me. As master''s guard, your sword cannot leave your side."


    Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    "Alright, then you don''t need to protect me. Go and protect your master and don''t let him get hurt." "I''m fine here, at least I know a bit of martial arts."


    Since these jackals and tigers were drugged, and since they were ferocious beasts of beast nature, they were naturally much more dangerous than ordinary predators.


    Not only that, she could tell that it would be difficult for the guards to deal with the ferocious beasts.


    Therefore, she was even more worried about Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Your subordinate''s task is to protect you well!"


    "I already told you, I''m fine, you should go quickly. Several of those guards are injured, how about you help them? Don''t let them die because of these ferocious beasts."


    After coming to this foreign world, Hua Mu Jin was used to seeing blood, so she could be considered to be used to it.


    However, if these guards died here, she would feel that she was the one who caused their deaths.


    Turning his head, Nan Ge stared at Hua Mu Jin for a long time, the coldness in his eyes lessened.


    He moved his lips and suddenly asked, "Empress, since you have a guilty conscience, why did you lure Master here?"


    Hua Mu Jin stared at Nan Ge in shock.


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin suddenly understood something, and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.


    "Did all of you know that there was a problem?" So, do you think my strong suggestion of coming to the south is to lure you guys into a trap? "


    Nan Ge retorted, "Is that not the case?"


    Hibiscus fragrans Hook was like a mute who was eating dilly-dallying.


    She looked at Nan Ge with her clear eyes and asked with her mouth wide open, "Since he knows, why did he come here with me?"


    Nan Ge''s line of sight moved to the distant, already killed tiger on the body of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Because Master believes that you won''t harm him!"


    With a simple sentence, Hua Mujiao''s heart was suddenly filled with guilt.


    Seeing the dead jackals, wolves, tigers, and panthers on the ground, blood dyed the ground, and Hua Mu Jin''s eyes turned deep.


    "Giddy ¡­"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujie pulled on the reins of her horse and galloped in the direction of Bai Zhan Ke.


    At last, in front of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao dismounted and looked at the man who was taller than her by a head and had a few drops of tiger''s blood on his face. She stood up on her tiptoes and stretched out her hand to wipe away the blood on his face.


    When the blood had been wiped away, Hua Mujiao''s eyes were filled with determination as he asked, "White War Cake, if I told you that I didn''t want to hurt you, would you believe me?"


    "Miss Hua, aren''t you ashamed of saying those words?"


    At the side, Luo Chen was holding his injured arm with one hand as he coldly took over Hua Mujiao''s words.


    "Shut up!"


    As soon as Luo Chen finished his sentence, Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice reprimanded him.


    Staring at Hua Mujie, Bai Zhanzheng nodded. He reached out his hand to rub her head and said, "I believe you!"


    Even though the words'' I believe ''were simple, Hua Mujiao felt a strange warmth in her heart when she heard the sincerity of the words.


    Looking at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao smiled for the first time in this foreign world.


    As if she remembered something, Hua Mu Jin instantly frowned.


    "Since Bai Lingyu wants to kill you, he can''t just let these jackals and tigers do it to you. There must be some other trap set up behind your back, waiting for you to enter it."


    "Ahh, my Miss Hua, you''re right, didn''t you say the right thing to do?"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Luo Chen sighed and shook his head helplessly.


    But just as Hua Mujiao was about to turn around and look at Luo Chen, she was pulled into her embrace, tightly holding onto him.


    In a split-second, their surroundings were surrounded by the black clothed men. An intense killing intent assaulted their faces ¡­


    Hua Mujiao finally understood why Bai Lingyu seemed to have the victory in her hands.


    These jackals and tigers were just a foreplay. Their goal was probably for Bai Zhan Ke and his men to weaken their physical strength before sending out their killers. Only by killing Bai Zhan Ke like this could they be considered confident and not waste their manpower.


    His wishful thinking was really good!


    "Bai Lingyu, you f * cker! I''m not done with you!"


    Breaking free from Bai Zhan Ke''s embrace, Hua Mujiao snatched the sword from Luo Chen''s hand, looking like she was about to throw herself into a fight.


    "My lady, you took my sword, what am I supposed to do?"


    After his sword was taken away, Luo Chen was stupefied.


    "Isn''t there two swords in Nan Ge? Go find him and take them." Furthermore, you are injured, I will protect you! "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao''s words made Luo Chen feel both happy and humiliated.


    He let go of his injured arm and stood in front of Hua Mujiao, taking the opportunity to snatch the sword back.


    "I don''t dare to ask for your protection. Even if I am injured, dealing with these small fries will be an easy task."


    As he said this, Luo Chen turned around and raised his eyebrows at Hua Mujiao.


    "You, ah, stay by Master''s side. You can just treat it as watching a show."


    Seeing Luo Chen charge towards the man in black with a sword in his hand, Hua Mujiao''s eyebrows creased. She turned to ask, "Can they really be dealt with?"


    Bai Zhan Ke turned to look at her, a calm look on his face.


    Lightly opening his lips, he softly said, "Their kung fu is not weak, you don''t have to worry."


    Even though Bai Zhan Ke had said so, Hua Mu Jin was still a bit worried.


    This time, besides Luo Chen and Nan Ge, there were only eight guards with him. As for the assassins, there were at least thirty of them.


    Plus, they had just killed so many ferocious beasts, and now that they were fighting with the assassin, their physical strengths were at a disadvantage.


    "That won''t do. Give me your sword, and I''ll go help them."


    Turning around, Hua Mu Jin reached out her hand to grab the sword in Bai Zhan Ke''s hand.


    However, just as she was about to extend her hand, Bai Zhan Ke grabbed her wrist. "You go, you''ll add to their burden."


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin pouted in dissatisfaction.


    She pulled away from the grip.


    "Don''t look down on me, what''s a burden? No matter what, I still know some martial arts. Although I cannot fight against ten by myself, I can at least kill one or two. "


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s insistence, Bai Zhan Ke helplessly shook his head, but in the end, he didn''t have any intention of letting her fight against that black-clothed man.


    "They can handle it. Don''t dirty your hands."


    "¡­"


    Unable to avoid the battle, Hua Mujiao finally gave up and stood by his side, not making a move.


    Seeing the black-clothed men fall one by one, Hua Mujiao''s worry was slightly relieved.


    Nan Ge''s actions were quick and efficient. The calmness on his face was enough to prove that his martial arts skills were extremely high. As for how high they were, it was unknown.


    After a while, more than half of the assassins were killed, and because of the white battle order, although the remaining three men in black were still alive, their wounds were too severe for them to fight back.


    The guard led the man in black to Bai Zhan and forced them to their knees.


    "Empress, how is it? Do you admire us?"


    Luo Chen walked up as if he was asking for credit, and raised his eyebrows at Hua Mu Jin.


    "Puff ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin laughed and nodded.


    He looked at Luo Chen from head to toe, then suddenly frowned. He turned around and looked at the other guards. His brows were furrowed even more.


    "You still have the nerve to claim credit? Look at all of you, except for Nan Ge, all of you are injured, stand still. Luckily I brought a medicine to stop the bleeding, I''ll bandage you first. "


    With that, Hua Mu Jin walked in front of Luo Chen.


    "It''s nothing, just a small wound. I won''t die."


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin walk over, Luo Chen smiled with some embarrassment.


    Hua Mujiao glared at him and suddenly squatted down. She pulled up the corner of Luo Chen''s clothes and pulled down a piece of cloth.


    Luo Chen opened his eyes wide and lowered his head to look at Hua Mujiao with a puzzled expression.


    "Empress, what are you doing?"


    Standing up, Hua Mu Jin took out a small porcelain bottle from her waist, lifted Luo Chen''s hand and started to bandage it.


    However, the way she bandaged up the wounds was a bit rotten.


    "I''m going to bandage you, of course I''m going to tear off your clothes. Don''t tell me you want to rip off my clothes?"


    Hua Mujiao was bandaging him, which made Luo Chen feel even more embarrassed. His face was also slightly red.


    "If Empress is willing, then of course you can also say so ¡­"


    Before Luo Chen could finish, he felt a cold gaze and swallowed the words he didn''t want to say.


    Raising her head, Hua Mu Jin followed Luo Chen''s line of sight, coincidentally meeting Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    Looking at Luo Chen, Hua Mu Jin smiled and said: "I don''t mind, but you have to ask your master if he agrees, right?"


    "Cough ¡­"


    Luo Chen choked on his saliva and didn''t dare to say anything else.


    On Luo Chen''s body, besides the injuries on his arm from the ferocious beasts, there were also wounds on his back and feet. After bandaging Luo Chen, Hua Mu Jin tossed and turned, and bandaged the other guards.


    In the beginning, the guards were all very reluctant to leave. After all, men and women in ancient times were not to be underestimated, not to mention that this woman belonged to their master.


    All the guards shifted their gazes to Bai Zhan Ke. Seeing Bai Zhan Ke nod slightly, they accepted Hua Mu Jin''s bandaging.


    Of course, the cloth used to bandage the wounds had also been taken from the guards themselves.


    "What are you looking at? His eyes turned green. Was he regretting that he wasn''t injured? Do you want me to help you with a sword strike? "


    It was unknown when, but Luo Chen had already walked to Nan Ge''s side.


    Seeing that Nan Ge''s gaze was following Hua Mu Jin, he started teasing her in a low voice.


    He tilted his head and shot a cold glance at Luo Chen. Seemingly unwilling to stand side by side with him, Nan Ge walked directly to the side of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Mistress, how should we deal with these people?"

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    "Is there even a need to ask? He must have interrogated the mastermind and questioned the mastermind. When did your brain become so stupid? "


    Before Bai Zhan Ke could reply, Luo Chen had already answered him.


    "Since you''re so smart, then I''ll leave the torture to you!"


    Nan Ge''s gloomy words made Luo Chen feel humiliated.


    Luo Chen shook his head and said, "Don''t, I won''t tease you, okay? "Don''t push this troublesome matter to me. You should leave it to the people in the torture chamber, they have their own way of forcing you to confess."


    Luo Chen was the kind of person who feared trouble the most. If he was asked to interrogate these people, he definitely wouldn''t have the patience to do so.


    Of course, Nan knew his personality well enough to make him shut up.


    They stopped bickering and looked at their master.


    However, at this moment, Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze was still fixed on Hua Mu Jin''s body, never moving away from her.


    Luo Chen frowned, looked at his master, then looked at Nan Ge, opened his mouth and said: "Why do I feel like his eyes are green too, like yours?"


    Turning his head, a trace of obvious anger could be seen on Nan Ge''s face.


    "Cough ¡­" "You, pretend I didn''t say anything!"


    Luo Chen coughed lightly, swallowed his saliva, and turned his head away.


    Not long after, Hua Mujiao who had finished bandaging the guards came back. Seeing that the three of them were staring at her, she subconsciously wiped her face.


    "Is there something dirty on my face? Are you all looking at me?"


    "It''s not that there''s dirt on your face, Empress, but the way you bandaged the wounds of the guards just now. It''s very gentle and charming." Even Master is captivated by this. "


    With a helpless smile, Hua Mu Jin glared at Luo Chen.


    "You''re the one with a blabbermouth."


    As he approached, Hua Mujiao looked up at him and saw that he was still staring at her. She waved her hand in front of his eyes.


    "Hey, you recovered your soul. Isn''t it just a wound? You can''t open your eyes, what''s wrong with that? Hurry up and let them go pick a few tigers to bring back. The match between you and Bai Ling Yu is not over yet. "


    Being stared at like that by Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao was actually a bit shy, but she didn''t show it on her face.


    Reaching out his hand and stroking the hibiscus head, Bai Zhan Ke''s low and deep voice rang out.


    "You have never been so gentle to me!"


    "¡­"


    With just that one sentence, Hua Mu Jin was slightly speechless.


    She wanted to retort, but when she searched through her memories of her time with Bai Zhan Ke, it was true that she had never shown a gentle side to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Cough, um, let''s go back first."


    Not knowing how to answer, Hua Mujie had to change the subject.


    "Nan Ge, send them to the torture chamber. We must let them know who the mastermind is."


    "Yes sir!"


    Upon receiving the order from Bai Zhan Ke, Nan Ge flew to the side of the horse, took off the rope tied to the horse''s body, and took it. After that, he tied the three men in black together and left.


    On the other side, Luo Chen ordered the guards to tie the two tigers with ropes and tie them to the horses, allowing them to drag the tigers.


    The group of people headed towards the camp.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, were you jealous just now?"


    Because the horses were tied to the tigers, he had to use hibiscus to ride with Bai Zhan.


    Thinking about the look in Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes when he was looking at her, and the words that came out of his mouth, Hua Mu Jin''s heart raced and her face started to turn red.


    "Jealous?"


    Raising her lips, Hua Mujiao laughed, "You just can''t see me being nice to other men. If I treat other men well or gently, you''ll feel sore in your heart. In other words, jealousy. "


    Hearing this, Bai Zhan Ke tightened his grip around Hua Mu Jin''s waist.


    He put his head close to Hua Mujiao''s ear, and whispered in her ear with a gentle yet domineering tone.


    "You''re destined to be my woman, so I don''t have to be jealous."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s affirming words rubbed against Hua Mujiao''s eardrums, his body felt a little hot for some unknown reason, and his originally slightly red face turned even redder.


    Hua Mujiao suddenly felt that it was not bad to have a slightly overbearing boyfriend.


    Just as the hibiscus was silent in her fantasy, Luo Chen, who was riding on his horse at the front, suddenly stopped.


    As for the guards, their expressions also became solemn. They surrounded Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan, keeping a vigilant watch on the situation.


    "Why aren''t you leaving?"


    Bai Zhan pulled the reins, causing Hua Mujie to come back to her senses.


    Turning to look at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao noticed his ice-cold expression and sensed that something was wrong.


    "Chi chi ¡­"


    In the next second, the birds perched on the tree seemed to sense the danger and flapped their wings to leave the tree.


    Suddenly, on the tall trees around them, one by one, people with large sabers in their hands appeared, and their eyes, filled with murderous intent, fell on Hua Mujiao Jin''s body.


    "How come there''s still a killer?"


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at the top of the big tree. This time, there were even more killers than before.


    "Mistress, these people have come with ill intentions. They look like people from the martial arts world!"


    Luo Chen came to the side of Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhankong with a dark face. He had already drawn his sword from his waist and was ready to fight at any time.


    "Boss, this woman looks pretty good. Why don''t we let the brothers play first and then kill her afterwards? What do you think?"


    On the left side of the tree, the man''s smile was extremely vulgar.


    "Just do what you have to do, why are you blabbering so much!"


    At this moment, a man with an eye-catching scar on his face opened his mouth and scolded the man.


    However, the vulgar man''s words had infuriated Bai Zhan.


    The instant he raised his eyes, they were filled with the desire for blood.


    Receiving the bloodthirsty eyes, the man gulped in fear, pretending to be calm and shouted, "What are you looking at? I know you''re the emperor but don''t think I''m afraid of you just because you''re the emperor. Hand over that woman in your arms quickly, and I''ll spare your lives!"


    Obviously, these killers were here for Hua Mujiao.


    "Hmph, what big words! If you want people, then we''ll have to see if you have the ability to do so! "


    Luo Chen glared at the vulgar man, killing intent exploded from him.


    "Luochen, protect her well!"


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth, and as his voice fell, the hand around Hua Mujie''s waist released, and he flew out like a bolt of lightning.


    In the next second, the vulgar man''s head was split into two halves, and fresh blood rained down like a torrential downpour.


    By the time everyone could react, the man''s body and head had already fallen to the ground.


    "F * ck, you dare to kill laozi? Laozi doesn''t care if you''re the emperor or not, laozi will cripple you today!"


    Seeing that his brother had been killed, the scarred man glared angrily at Bai Zhan Ke, raised his blade, and attacked.


    In a split-second, the guards and the assassin began to fight.


    There were many killers, and Bai Zhan Ke''s guards were all injured, but not injured. Nan Ge, who had the best martial arts skills, also left first. It was obvious that it was difficult for the guards to deal with the killers.


    "Luochen, go help, don''t worry about me."


    Hua Mu Jin was very worried, so she asked Luo Chen to help as well.


    Luo Chen looked around vigilantly, his face a little worried, but he didn''t have any intention of leaving Hua Mu Jin.


    "These people are obviously here for you. Now that master and guards are dragging them, they will definitely come to you when they find a gap. If I leave, will you be able to deal with them?"


    Mu Jin understood Luo Chen''s meaning, and she knew from the vulgar man''s words that these people were sent to take her life.


    Since they were here for her, if the guards died because of it, she would definitely feel guilty.


    "I''m fine, go help them. If they really come at me later, it won''t be too late for you to help me." Hurry up and go, stop dawdling, you don''t want your brother to die because of me either, right? "


    Hua Mujiao was not confident in her martial arts skills, but at least she felt that she could handle one or two of them.


    Frowning, Luo Chen hesitated for a moment as he saw Hua Mujiao insist, then he handed the sword in his hand to Hua Mujiao, "Take this sword. If someone shouts towards you, I''ll definitely come over."


    After saying that, Luo Chen flew out and picked up the saber of the wretched man who had his head chopped off and exchanged blows with the assassin.


    Holding the sword, Hua Mu Jin was still a bit afraid, but she knew that she definitely couldn''t drag them down.


    Not long after Luo Chen left, one of the killers attacked Hua Mu Jin with a sword in his hand.


    In a flash, Hua Mu Jin rose up from White Snow''s body, and went head on against the assassin.


    The sound of blades clashing rang out. Although the guards were all powerful fighters, they were all injured and had to fight against a large group of people. One of the guards with the most serious injuries had his heart pierced by the killer''s sword, causing him to fall to the ground and not get up ¡­


    And Hua Mujie just so happened to see the guard fall down with blood flowing from his chest, his heart felt as if it had been grabbed by something, and was extremely uncomfortable.


    "Yang Yi!"


    Because she had helped the guards to bandage their wounds, Hua Mujiao had asked for their names one by one. The guard whose heart had been stabbed was called Yang Yi.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Because she was distracted, Hua Mujiao was unable to dodge in time, and was stabbed in the shoulder by an assassin.


    "Jin''er!"


    In the distance, Bai Zhan Ke, who had heard Hua Mujiao''s voice, called out to Hua Mujiao, and then he raised his blade to kill the killer that was fighting him. He couldn''t be bothered with the scarred man, so he flew towards Hua Mujiao.


    "You dare to injure my grandma, my grandma will cripple you!"


    A real pain came from her shoulder. Hua Mujiao gritted her teeth. At this moment, she knew that if she didn''t kill this killer in front of her, then the one who died would be herself.


    Die? She didn''t want to.


    As she thought about it, Hua Mujie''s sword became nimble. After only four moves, she had already pierced through the assassin''s neck ¡­


    This was her first time killing someone.


    He pulled out the sword that pierced the assassin''s neck. The hand holding the sword was slightly trembling.


    "Are you okay?"


    As soon as he killed the killer, Bai Zhan Ke came over.


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao''s shoulder had been dyed red by blood, Bai Zhan Ke''s pair of black eyes turned as cold as ice, his entire body emitting a bloodthirsty killing intent.


    "I''m fine, I was just slashed by a knife. I''m really fine."


    Resisting the pain with great difficulty, Hua Mu Jin smiled at Bai Zhan Ke.


    But who knew that the assassin''s knife was mercilessly chopped? Although it was only a slash, the wound was still very deep. If she didn''t dodge in time, the hand might have been chopped off, right?

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    "Luochen, didn''t I tell him to protect you?"


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan Ke felt someone was attacking him, and with a wave of his sword, the nearby killer fell.


    "I told him to help the others. Don''t blame him, I told him to."


    Hua Mujie knew that Bai Zhan Ke did not protect her in the strange Luo Chen, so she spoke up for Luo Chen first.


    Otherwise, if he went back, Luo Chen might be punished by Bai Zhan.


    "Follow me."


    At this time, many of the assassins started attacking Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke. Bai Zhan Ke protected Hua Mujiao as he fought with the assassins.


    To Bai Zhan Ke, these killers were easy to deal with. The one who was harder was the leader, Dao Ba.


    Moreover, right now he had to protect Hua Mujiao, so it was naturally somewhat strenuous for him.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, you don''t have to worry about me, I''m really fine."


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke fight with the knife-scarred man and the assassins at the same time, Hua Mujiao''s heart rose to her throat.


    At the same time, at the hunting grounds entrance.


    Pearl stood at the entrance, wandering from time to time, looking in the direction where Hibiscus vulgaris had left, hoping she would return soon.


    This hibiscus had already been in the hunting grounds for almost an hour, which made Pearl even more worried.


    Unable to endure it any longer, Pearl walked step by step towards the hunting grounds. However, before she had gone far, she heard the sound of swords clashing against each other.


    Pearl immediately became frightened, and her body trembled uncontrollably.


    Suddenly, she seemed to hear the voice of Hua Mujiao, loudly shouting, "Empress, Empress ¡­"


    However, no one answered after a few shouts.


    Pearl lingered on the spot for a while before she turned around and ran back to the entrance of the hunting grounds ¡­


    There were a lot of killers, among the guards, Yang Yi was not the only one who fell. Out of the original eight people, only three remained.


    The three guards, as well as Luo Chen, all came to Bai Zhan and Hua Mujiao''s side. Everyone had their backs facing each other, without a single trace of cowardice on their faces.


    "Mistress, this isn''t the way to go on. Take the Empress and leave first, we''ll drag them away. "


    The assassin surrounded Hua Mujiao and the others. Luo Chen was concerned about Bai Zhan Ke''s safety and suggested that he take Hua Mujiao and leave first.


    "No, we have to go together. They came for me in the first place, so I can''t let you die because of me. "


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes swept over the guard lying in a pool of blood behind the assassin. Her eyes were moist, and she felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart.


    She knew that if it weren''t for her, they wouldn''t have died.


    "Now is not the time for a fight. This place is not far from the campsite, and there are guards guarding the campsite. If you don''t trust us, then bring the reinforcements over.


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin was a bit hesitant.


    Just as she was thinking whether she should leave with Bai Zhan Ke, one of the guards by her side suddenly shouted, "Empress, be careful!"


    Raising her head, Hua Mujiao saw Sha Wuduan''s sword stabbing towards her, and her reaction was extremely fast. She raised her sword and opened up the assassin''s sword, and when she retracted her hand, she saw the killer fall to the ground.


    "Alright, let''s hurry up and go. If we''re late, we might not be able to make it."


    He grabbed her hand and pulled her straight up the tree.


    "Don''t let that woman get away! Quickly chase after her!"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao wanted to escape, the knife-scarred man loudly ordered the assassin to chase after him.


    In the distance, on a tall tree, a man dressed in black was holding a bow and arrow.


    The hand that pulled the bow loose loosened, and the sharp arrow flew in the direction of Hua Mu Jin.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s ears twitched, and he tilted his head to see that the arrow was extremely close to Hua Mu Jin. He didn''t have enough time for her to dodge or save him, so he immediately took Hua Mu Jin in his arms.


    The sharp arrow pierced the back of Bai Zhan Ke ¡­


    "Bai Zhan Ge ¡­" "White battle kite?"


    His heart suddenly panicked.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head in an attempt to see the white battle cry that was hugging her from behind, but he held her too tightly, making it impossible for her to turn around.


    "I''m fine, don''t say anything, go down first."


    Her hand was placed on Bai Zhan Ke''s waist, and Hua Mujiao didn''t know why, but right now, she was feeling extremely flustered and scared.


    When the two of them landed on the ground, Hua Mu Jin finally managed to turn around.


    He looked up and down the battlefield and was relieved to see that he was unhurt.


    "You scared the hell out of me, you know."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin raised her head, only to see Bai Zhan Kui''s face turning slightly pale, and his lips also starting to lose color.


    Hua Mujiao was stunned for a moment. She turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke''s back, only to see that an arrow had pierced into his back. The clothes on his back had already been drenched in blood.


    Hua Mujie was completely panicking. Fear suddenly rose in her heart, and her eyes felt sore.


    Gritting her lips, Hua Mujie wanted to reach out to touch the arrow, but she withdrew her hand just as it was about to reach out.


    Tears began to well up in his eyes, but in the end, they couldn''t help but roll down his cheeks.


    "You''re still saying that it''s alright? You''ve been shot!"


    Hua Mujie bit her lower lip, tears streaming down her face.


    "Idiot, don''t cry, I''m really fine."


    Opening her pale lips, Bai Zhan reached out to wipe away the tears on Hua Mu Jin''s face, softly comforting her.


    However, his consolation made Hua Mu Jin''s heart even more sad. She sobbed softly, and Hua Mu Jin''s choked with sobs as she hugged Bai Zhan.


    "Why are you alright? This arrow is already pierced into your spine, just looking at it hurts, and you still say that you''re fine."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s body was starting to feel a little weak, and Hua Mujiao''s hug made him frown slightly.


    "Don''t cry, the arrow is not deep. Let go first."


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s slightly hoarse voice, Hua Mujiao seemed to feel that she held Bai Qi too tightly, and hurriedly loosened her grip, afraid that it would come into contact with his wound.


    And her hands were stained with blood from holding the white battle cry.


    "Oh? This is truly the love of a husband and his wife. Although I don''t know who shot the cold arrow, everyone look at this girl who is crying like the rain, this truly makes one''s heart ache."


    The killer, who had been chasing after Hua Mujiao and Bai Qi, had caught up as well. When he saw Bai Zhenji''s injury, he uttered a few frivolous words.


    She turned her head and looked at the pursuing killers. Hua Mujiao''s hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging into her palms, but she could not feel any pain.


    Glancing at the sword in Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, Hua Mujiao snatched it away and wiped the tears from her eyes.


    "F * ck you, you dare to harm this old lady''s man, I''ll fight it out with you!"


    With that, Hua Mujiao took her sword and rushed up, and began a chaotic battle with the assassin.


    Although her martial arts were not very good, once a person got angry, they would be fearless.


    And when Hua Mujiao fought the killer, her moves were also vicious, causing death.


    "Mistress, are you alright?"


    Suddenly, out of nowhere, he came to Bai Zhan Ke and held him, worry written all over his face.


    At some point, the blood that flowed out of his wound had already turned black and red.


    Taking advantage of the lack of attention from Bai Zhan Ke, Fu Xin went around the back of Bai Zhan Ke''s hand and sprinkled some white powder on the place where the sharp sword had stabbed into his back.


    Bai Zhan threw a cold glance at Fu Xin, then ordered with a low voice, "Go, protect her well. If anything happens to her, I won''t forgive you!"


    The cold voice of Bai Zhan Ke caused Fu Xin''s face to darken. He raised his head and looked at Hua Mujiao, who was fighting against an assassin. His heart was extremely unwilling to help.


    "But Mistress, you''re injured. This subordinate will help you go back first."


    "Don''t let me say it a second time."


    "I''ll help you to a safe place first," he said, gritting his teeth.


    "Fuxin!"


    "This subordinate will go right now!"


    Knowing that he had lost his temper, Fu Xin didn''t dare to delay any longer. He turned around and walked towards Hua Mujiao.


    But right when she reached Hua Mu Jin''s side, all the assassins that were fighting Hua Mu Jin had all fallen. Hua Mu Jin had suffered a few cuts, but she still stood there resolutely.


    "Don''t worry about me. Protect your master. This is what you should do as his secret guard!"


    Although she had put an end to the killer in hot pursuit, Hua Mujiao felt that there would definitely be more people chasing after her.


    Now that Fuxin had appeared, she was relieved.


    The wounds on her body dyed her clothes. Hua Mu Jin seemed to be unable to feel the pain from her wounds, and when he saw her bloodshot eyes, he couldn''t help but shiver.


    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress ¡­"


    From the distance came the sound of pearls.


    Then came the shouts of the guards.


    "Your Majesty, your Majesty ¡­"


    Pearl and the guard''s voices were like lifesaving straw. When Hua Mujie heard this, her body suddenly softened, and the sword in her hand fell to the ground.


    Turning around, Hua Mu Jin ran towards Bai Zhan.


    Holding Bai Zhan Ke up, Hua Mujiao''s hostility lessened. "Bai Zhan Ke, you have to hold on! If you die, I''ll never forgive you! Did you hear that!"


    He pursed his lips, then moved the hand that was on Hua Mu Jin''s shoulder.


    "I just heard you say that I''m your man. Say that again!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s sudden words made Hua Mujiao shy and furious at the same time.


    "You''re still in the mood to joke around at this time. You''ve suffered such heavy injuries, so conserve your energy and don''t talk anymore. "


    "If you don''t say it, aren''t you afraid that I will never hear it again?"


    Mu Jin seemed to have to say it again, but Bai Zhan Ke actually threatened her.


    Biting her lips, Hua Mu Jin started to panic again for some reason. If she really lost this battle, she felt that she would die from sadness.


    "You, Bai Zhan Ke, are my man, you hear me? "So, you have to give me a good beating, I don''t want to be a widow!"


    Pearl''s voice rose in the distance again.


    Hua Mu Jin turned her head in the direction of the pearl and yelled, "Zhu Zhu, I''m here! I''m here!"


    The pearl that was chasing after the sound of swords and sabers revealed a joyous expression when it heard Hua Mujiao''s voice.


    "It''s over there, the esteemed Empress and the others are over there ¡­"


    It turned out that after Pearl heard the clashing of swords and the sounds of fighting, she ran back to the guards despite being afraid.


    Originally, the guard didn''t believe her words, but she forcefully dragged one of the guards to a place where the sounds of fighting could be heard. After the guard heard the sounds of fighting, he followed her and came over.

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    When she saw the flower hibiscus holding the white battle clam, Pearl quickly ran over.


    "Your Majesty, esteemed imperial concubine, what happened to you all? Why did you receive such heavy injuries ¡­"


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was covered in blood, Bai Zhan Ke''s back was also pierced by the arrow, the pearl choked with sobs, and began to cry.


    "This subordinate came here to save Your Majesty, please punish him!"


    All the guards kneeled on the ground when they saw Bai Zhan Ke.


    Hua Mu Jin frowned and said sternly: "What are you all kneeling for, your Vice Commander Luo is still fighting with the hitman in front, why aren''t you all getting up to help?"


    "Yes, this subordinate will go right away!"


    At this moment, Hua Mu Jin''s order was still very useful in the eyes of the guards.


    All the imperial guards stood up. The leader of the imperial guards instructed the imperial guards behind him, "All of you, stay behind to protect the emperor and the Empress. The rest of you, follow me."


    "Wait." The guard wanted to lead his men to save Luo Chen, but Hua Mujiao suddenly called out to him.


    With a move of her lips, Hua Mujiao lowered her voice and coldly said, "Remember, don''t let even one of you escape for me. If you can leave them alive, leave them alive. If you can''t, then kill them!"


    "Yes sir!"


    When the guards rushed over to Luo Chen''s side, there were only two of them left. The two guards, including Luo Chen, were covered in blood.


    "Crap, retreat, retreat!"


    The appearance of the guards made the assassin panic.


    When the knife-scarred man saw the guard, he ordered the other killers to retreat.


    But how could the guards give them the chance to retreat? He stepped forward and began to fight with the assassin.


    The knife-scarred man knew that it would be hard for them to escape this time. His eyes rolled and the corner of his mouth hooked into a sinister smile.


    "You guys stay here first. I''ll go and see if there is a way out. If I don''t come back soon, you guys just follow my path."


    With that, the knife-scarred man flew up the tree, using his brothers to block the guards for him.


    "Boss, you can''t abandon us, boss ¡­"


    The assassin obviously heard that the knife-scarred man wanted to run away by himself and shouted loudly. However, the knife-scarred man had already disappeared.


    After a while, the remaining killers were killed one by one by the guards. The floor was littered with the dead bodies of the killers.


    Amongst them, there were also the corpses of a few guards.


    "Vice Commander, are you alright?"


    At this moment, Luo Chen was sitting on the ground, exhausted.


    With great difficulty, he forced out a smile. Looking at the corpse of a distant guard, he self-deprecatingly said, "He won''t die!"


    "Someone come, quickly help the vice commander and the two guards. Send someone to have the imperial physician wait inside the palace. The emperor is under fire and needs timely treatment."


    "Yes sir!"


    "Wait!"


    Although the battle was over, Luo Chen was unwilling to part with his imperial bodyguards and brothers. He instructed, "Have everyone bring their corpses back and bury them properly."


    "Yes."


    On the other side, Hibiscus vulgaris was injured and could not be supported by the bodyguards, so it was necessary to lead the way.


    As for the hibiscus, it was the pearl and the Vossin that were supporting it.


    Pearl looked at the hibiscus floral with a pained expression.


    "Empress, is your injury painful? "How could they be so severely injured? How could those people be so cruel to you? Their blood has almost dyed your clothes red."


    Hua Mu Jin seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and changed the topic: "Pearl, how long have I been in the hunting grounds? Are there four hours? "


    Pearl looked doubtful, not understanding why Hibiscus vulgaris would ask about this at such a time.


    "There is only half an incense stick of time left before four hours have passed. It is because you and the emperor have been in the hunting grounds for too long that I wanted to come in and look for you, but I heard the sounds of fighting. That''s why I came looking for guards."


    "Half an incense stick of time?"


    According to ancient calculations, half an hour should have passed.


    In other words, the time for the duel between Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Ling Yu had yet to come.


    "How about this, you go back first, I still have some matters to attend to."


    Leaving the pearl and the phoenix, Hua Mujie turned around and walked in the opposite direction of the campsite.


    "Empress, where are you going?"


    She followed closely and did not try to dissuade her. "You''re still injured. If there''s anything you need help with, the imperial guards can do it for you. If this continues, blood will continue to flow."


    "Hush, lower your voice, don''t let the emperor hear you." Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand to cover Pearl''s mouth, not forgetting to look forward to see if she had been discovered by Bai Zhan Ke.


    At the side, Fuxin seemed to have seen through Hua Mujiao''s thoughts as he asked.


    "Empress, are you going to drag the tiger back to the camp?"


    Turning his head, he met Fuxin''s eyes. Hua Mujie smiled.


    "What? You want to help me?"


    "This subordinate is only responsible for secretly protecting the Empress''s safety. If the Empress orders, this subordinate will naturally follow your orders." "But there''s one thing your subordinate should remind you that those jackals and tigers have been drugged and tamed. Even if you moved back, Your Highness still wouldn''t admit it."


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Although she didn''t trust Fu Xin, her words made sense.


    If these jackals and tigers were really caused by Bai Linyu, then he could naturally see that they had been drugged and tamed.


    If he were to use this as an excuse and say that he had been tamed as an act, even if Bai Zhanji wanted to explain himself, based on Bai Lingyu''s character, she would definitely not give him the chance to do so.


    While thinking, Hua Mu Jin raised his head and exhaled.


    He turned his head to look at Fuxin.


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes emitted a sense of doubt.


    "Fuxin, since your master ordered you to protect my safety in secret, then why didn''t you show up when my master and the Emperor met an assassin?"


    Standing up, Fuxin was stunned at first. Then, he smiled and replied.


    "To reply the Empress, everything that happened today was within master''s expectations. If the Empress does not like to be watched, the mistress will order the subordinate not to reveal himself as he pleases." "As for the last wave of assassins, I did not expect that they were here for you, your highness. It was only when Master was injured that your subordinate revealed himself."


    There were no contradictions in his words, and they were convincing.


    Hua Mu Jin withdrew his suspicion towards her, and then asked: "Since you are hiding in the dark, you should naturally know where a tiger can be hunted, right? You only need to tell me where the tiger''s lair is, and I don''t need you to act. "


    Hua Mujie realized that Fu Xin didn''t actually want to protect her. Since she didn''t want to, why should she care?


    "From here to the north, until the end, is where the tiger lives."


    Her lips parted, but there was no trace of a smile in Hua Mujie''s eyes.


    "Thank you."


    "Empress, you are still injured. How can you go hunting for tigers by yourself? "What if ¡­"


    "Why are you so long-winded, like an old woman?"


    Hua Mujiao scolded her and stopped in her tracks. She turned around and looked at Fu Xin.


    "Fuxin, help me get the pearls safely back to camp, and don''t let anyone know that I''m hunting, especially White Feather''s men. "In addition, send people to wait at the entrance of the hunting grounds."


    "As the Empress commands, this subordinate will naturally obey."


    As soon as the words were out of his mouth, he stepped forward, grabbed the pearl, and pulled her away from the camp.


    "You, let go. Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress, you can''t go! You''re still injured, so how could you go hunting tigers? Esteemed ¡­


    When the pearl was dragged far away until it disappeared, Hibiscus vulgaris let out a deep sigh.


    She had no idea how big the hunting grounds were. Was the place where the tiger lived at the end of the journey to the north? However, if it was just her injuries, even if she forced herself to use her movement technique, she would definitely not be able to make it in time.


    Not to mention, she was also an idiot ¡­


    Thinking about it, Hua Mujie felt a headache coming on.


    "Squeak squeak!"


    Hua Mujie lightly tapped her toes and was about to use her movement technique to climb the tree when she suddenly heard the horse''s cry.


    Turning around, he saw a white horse galloping towards her.


    "Snow White?"


    Previously, when they were fighting those killers, because it was too chaotic, the horses were easily frightened. Now that they had crossed swords with the killers, Hua Mujiao''s horses were nowhere to be seen.


    White Snow suddenly appeared at this moment, shocking Hua Mujiao.


    Pulling on the reins of Snowy''s horse, Hua Mu Jin smoothed the smooth fur on her head, "Snowy, how did you get it back?"


    Snow White let out two cries, seeming to answer her.


    "Be good ¡­"


    Climbing onto the horse, Hua Mujiao took out the medicine she had used to stop the bleeding. She simply sprinkled some on her wounds, and then rode on the white snow towards the north of the hunting grounds.


    Luo Chen didn''t lie to her. This horse was quite intelligent.


    Because of the snow, Hibiscus fragrans didn''t need to waste energy to use the Qing Gong.


    After riding on the snow for a short distance to the north, the snow beneath them suddenly stopped. As if sensing danger, it began to spin restlessly on the spot.


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin also became alert.


    "Roar ¡­"


    As the tiger''s roar sounded out, Hua Mujie calmly comforted White Snow, "Be good and don''t be afraid. If there''s danger, don''t wait for me."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin tapped lightly on the trunk of the tree.


    Then, he saw a tiger glaring at him.


    Holding the sword, Hua Mujiao didn''t show the slightest trace of fear on her face. All she knew was that she absolutely couldn''t lose the match between Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Ling Yu!


    With that thought in mind, Hua Mu Jin flew down to the ground and started to fight with the tiger ¡­


    Her body was as light as a swallow, and after a few rounds, Hua Mu Jin''s stamina had reached its limit, so she didn''t want to waste any more energy. Hua Mu Jin used her lightness technique, and just as the tiger raised its head to look at her, she slashed down from the sky, piercing the tiger''s throat.


    "I don''t know why the ancient people liked to hunt, let alone killing a person with fatigue. If I''m not careful, I might lose my life. Is there something wrong with the ancient people''s brains?"


    Looking at the slowly dying tiger on the ground, Hua Mu Jin muttered to herself.


    Just as he was about to let White Snow come over, he saw White Snow spinning around on the spot as she cried out.


    Frowning, Hua Mu Jin reflexively flew up the tree trunk.


    Only at this moment did she see two ferocious tigers stealthily approaching from behind her without her knowing. If she hadn''t reacted in time and flew up onto the tree trunk, she probably would have been pounced on by the tiger and torn to shreds ¡­

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    Thinking about it, Hua Mu Jin felt a chill run down her spine.


    Because she didn''t have the time to pick up the sword on the ground, Hua Mujiao was empty-handed at the moment. She didn''t know how to deal with the two ferocious tigers that were eyeing her covetously from the ground.


    The two tigers stared at the hibiscus in the tree as if they were looking for revenge. Even the snow in the distance was unattractive to them.


    Even though this was the Royal Hunt, wasn''t there a bit too many tigers in this hunt?


    Looking left and right, Hua Mujiao found a chance to retrieve her sword.


    He landed on the ground in a flash. When he held the sword in his hand, in order to avoid the tiger''s pounce, Hua Mujiao rolled a few times on the ground before finally dodging.


    Due to her injuries, she was too exhausted. Even though she had killed another tiger, there was still one that was staring at her ferociously.


    Using the sword to support her body, Hua Mujiao bit her lower lip and raised her eyes to meet the tiger''s gaze.


    Although she was exhausted at the moment, she did not want to become food for the tiger in front of her.


    Holding the sharp sword in her hand, Hua Mujiao tried her best to support her body, preparing to finish off the tiger with her last bit of strength.


    However, before she could make a move, the tiger pounced at her.


    Hua Mujie could not dodge in time and was knocked to the ground by the tiger''s claws.


    Seeing the fierce tiger open its mouth wide, baring its sharp and hard fangs and biting towards Hua Mujiao who was beneath it, Hua Mujiao closed her eyes. She knew that this bite was enough to take her life.


    "Roar ~ ~" Aoo ¡­


    The tiger suddenly let out a pitiful cry. Hua Mujin opened her eyes and saw a furious face on the south island.


    "I say, woman, you''re already so injured, yet you still dare to fight against tigers? Do you not want your life?"


    Without knowing when, Nanyu appeared, she pulled up Hua Mu Jin from the ground, her tone full of reproach.


    At the side was a tiger lying in a pool of blood.


    "Why are you here?"


    After taking back her life from the hands of the Grim Reaper, Hua Mujiao still had lingering fear in her heart. She bitterly smiled and forced herself to remain calm.


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin angrily, Nanyu''s face still had a few traces of anger.


    "Didn''t I say that I would come and see you after this? Have you ever seen a stupid woman like you feeding a tiger? Are you tired of living? "


    After listening to Nantan''s reproach, Hibiscus vulgaris unhurriedly dragged its body away from White Snow, then tied the three tigers with a rope. The other end of the rope was tied to White Snow''s body.


    "Nanyu, thank you. I still have things to do, so I''ll be leaving first."


    In order to lighten the burden of the snow, Hibiscus vulgaris did not mount the horse. Instead, it held onto the reins of its horse and dragged its heavy body towards the camp.


    "Halt!"


    She had only taken a few steps when the south island blocked her way.


    With a cold face, he looked up and down the bloody Hibiscus vulgaris and asked, "Is he worth so much to you? Is he in danger?"


    Originally, fighting with a tiger had already exhausted Hua Mujiao''s strength, but now she even found it difficult to speak.


    Raising his head, he looked at the south island, while the hibiscus fragrans his lips, and the corner of his mouth curled up.


    "Since he is willing to sacrifice his life to block the arrow for me, why can''t I take the risk for him? I don''t have the time or strength to talk to you right now. I''ll save your life, and you''ll save mine. We''re even now.


    With that, Hua Mujie led the white snow around the South Island and left.


    On the ground, were the bloodstains left behind by tied-up tigers.


    Watching Hua Mu Jin''s figure gradually disappear, the corner of Nan Yu''s mouth raised, showing a slight curve.


    Pearl was anxiously walking back and forth near the hunting grounds. She kept looking around, hoping to catch a glimpse of her master''s back.


    Her wait was not in vain.


    Not long after, Hua Mu Jin really did appear in her line of sight.


    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress ¡­" Pearl''s eyes were moist as she trotted forward, worry written all over her face.


    "Esteemed Empress, you must be worried about this servant. I thought, I thought ¡­ I thought ¡­"


    With a helpless smile, Hua Mujiao''s complexion had already become pale and bloodless. She had the three tigers that she had hunted back to the campsite with the guards waiting at the back.


    "White..." Your Majesty, is he alright? "


    Hua Mujiao''s consciousness gradually began to fade, but what she was most concerned about was still the wounds from the battle.


    Hearing this, Pearl wrinkled her brows, hesitating to speak.


    He held onto the hibiscus until they reached the entrance of the hunting grounds before replying, "The emperor''s injuries aren''t too severe, but this servant heard that the arrows that pierced the emperor''s back were smeared with deadly poison. Although the poison was cured, the emperor is still unconscious and has yet to awaken."


    "You, what did you say?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin became anxious.


    He pushed the pearl away and staggered towards the palace. However, after running a few steps, his body suddenly lost its weight. His vision turned dark and he fell to the ground.


    "Empress, Empress, what''s wrong? Don''t scare this servant, esteemed ¡­"


    All of a sudden, Pearl started to cry.


    "Someone, quick, someone come! Imperial Physician, Imperial Physician ¡­"


    Pearl''s wailing immediately attracted the attention of the guards.


    After being carried back to the tent, Hua Mujiao was still in a coma. The Imperial Physician''s diagnosis was that Hua Mujiao had fainted because of an attack on her heart, and because she had lost too much blood and physical strength, she had fainted.


    After the royal physician''s diagnosis was completed, the pearl was used to clean and apply the medicine to the wound. Only after that did the royal physician leave.


    In front of his eyes, it was pitch black. It was as if he was in an abyss and there was not a single trace of light.


    Hua Mu Jin felt her way forward. She didn''t know how long she had been walking, but when she saw a crack in the wall, a glimmer of light shone through, and she also saw hope.


    Suddenly, the light from the crack appeared as if someone had pushed open a door of darkness. The blinding light made Hua Mu Jin close her eyes.


    Then, a little girl''s voice entered his ears.


    "Hey, what if I can''t go back? I don''t want to stay here forever. There''s nothing here, and I''ll be bored to death. "


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mu Jin saw a little girl lying on the grass. Beside her was a boy who looked to be around 15 or 16 years old.


    "There''s nothing bad about staying here. At least you still have me."


    The boy turned his head and looked at the little girl affectionately, his face full of smiles.


    At this time, Hua Mujiao could clearly see that the boy had a face that was completely similar to Bai Zhanzheng''s, except that it was slightly young and immature.


    Just as Hua Mu Jin wanted to go over, the little girl lying on the ground opened her mouth loudly.


    "No way!"


    Hearing her words, the little girl immediately sat up, pouting adorably.


    "I am currently occupying someone else''s body, and I can also feel her aura. If I don''t go back, I can''t possibly keep occupying her body, right? It is not good to do so. What''s more, I''m not used to staying here. This so-called ''Huan Yue Country'', it''s too hot in the summer, I can''t take it anymore. "


    With her cheeks puffed up, the little girl looked both angry and coquettish. She looked extremely adorable.


    However, after seeing Hua Mu Jin for a while, the little girl''s face became so blurry that it was impossible to see her clearly.


    "If you leave, won''t you never see me again?"


    The boy opened his mouth with a sad expression.


    Behind him, a black hole suddenly appeared, as if it wanted to suck the boy in. It was extremely terrifying.


    Hua Mujiao was scared stiff. She wanted to step forward, but she couldn''t move.


    He kept shouting out Bai Zhan Ke''s name again and again.


    "White Battle Cake, White War Cake, White War Cake ¡­"


    "Empress, what''s wrong? Did you have a nightmare?" Your servant is here, not afraid, not afraid ¡­ "


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujiao looked at the top of the tent and realized that everything that just happened was just a dream.


    However, this dream gave her a sense of reality.


    Remembering the scene before she fainted, Hua Mu Jin suddenly sat up, placed both hands on Pearl''s shoulders, and anxiously and worriedly asked: "Where''s the White War Cake? Where''s the Emperor? Has he woken up yet? Hurry up and say it! "


    Shaking the pearl, Hua Mujie urgently wants to know the status quo of Bai Zhan Ke.


    Pearl, somewhat dizzy from the shaking, hurriedly replied, "Empress, calm down. The Emperor is fine, Vice Commander Luo just sent a message saying that the Emperor has already awoken. The Prince and several ministers are in the palace, as if discussing some important matter."


    As soon as she heard that Bai Zhan Ke had awoken, Hua Mujiao felt slightly more at ease.


    "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine ¡­"


    As she muttered to herself, she seemed to have thought of something and frowned.


    After that, he instructed Pearl, "Go and get me some clothes. I want to go to the hall. Hurry!"


    "But, esteemed ¡­"


    "Go get it."


    Hua Mujie''s expression was somewhat anxious, and Pearl was helpless as she could only obey his orders.


    When she was done changing, Pearl supported Hibiscus vulgaris to the outside of the palace.


    "Empress, you''re wounded, why have you come here?" Outside the hall, Zhang Quan De asked.


    She ignored Zhang Quan De''s words, directly asking: "Where''s the Emperor?"


    Turning his head to look at the hall, Zhang Quan De leaned over and said in a low voice beside Hua Mujiao.


    "The emperor is inside. His highness had just entered not long ago, so this servant heard it. It sounds like his highness is having a hunting contest with his highness." "The emperor has just woken up. I don''t know what the prince is thinking, but he won''t let the emperor have a good rest first."


    Zhang Quan De spoke calmly, but Hua Mu Jin could hear the meaning behind his words.


    "Go inform the emperor that I request to see him."


    Hearing her words, Zhang Quan De looked at Pearl and found it difficult to make up his mind.


    "Empress, there is nothing wrong with you entering, but pearls cannot enter."


    The palace where the Emperor slept, even if it was just a temporary manor for hunting, was not a place that anyone could casually enter.


    Hua Mujiao naturally understood what was going on. She turned her head towards the pearl and said, "Zhuan Zhu, go back to your tent and prepare some hot water for me. I''ll go back later so that I can take a bath."


    "Yes, Empress."


    Holding back the pearl, Hua Mu Jin walked straight into the palace.


    Inside the palace hall, Bai Zhan Ke sat on his bed. Before him was Bai Ling Yu and several ministers.


    "Chenqie pays her respects to Your Majesty ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyes, the corners of his lips curving upwards slightly as he saw Hua Mu Jin.


    "Jin''er, come over."


    She walked towards Bai Zhan Ke and was pulled aside to sit with him.


    "Is your injury alright?"


    Worried, she looked at the wounded area behind Bai Zhan Ke, and a slight pained look appeared in Hua Mujiao''s eyes.


    "I''m fine. Has the imperial physician seen your injuries?"

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    While Hua Mujiao was worried about Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Zhan Ke was also worried about her.


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin shook her head and smiled.


    "I''m fine, the imperial physician has already seen it. It''s just a superficial wound, and I''ve applied medicine to it. It''ll be ready in a few days."


    The smile on Bai Ling Yu''s face froze as he saw the two of them having such a good relationship with each other.


    The two of them were both concerned about each other''s situation, but from his point of view, they were extremely sarcastic.


    "Since your majesty is fine, then let''s talk about the matter of sparring with your servant brother. I, Chendi, have hunted two tigers. I wonder if Imperial Brother has hunted anything? "


    "Your Highness, it''s fine if you don''t care about the fact that the Emperor encountered an assassin, but isn''t it a bit too much to actually compete with the Emperor?"


    At the side, one of the ministers could not bear to watch any longer and immediately opened his mouth.


    He sized up the Minister from head to toe. Hua Mujiao did not have a single impression of him.


    "Are Lord Wen''s words reprimanding This King?"


    Turning his head, the corner of Bai Linyu''s mouth lifted into a smile. However, this smile contained a hidden killing intent.


    "Your Highness, you are overthinking. This official does not dare to criticize you." "However, since the Emperor has been assassinated, as his subjects, we should investigate the identity of the assassin for the emperor and uncover the mastermind. Your highness, is your words correct?"


    Facing Bai Linyu, Lord Wen showed no signs of backing down. His eyes were firm and resolute.


    "Hmph ¡­" Bai Linyu coldly laughed, a disdainful look on her face.


    "Master Wen sure knows how to talk. By the time you go and check again, I''m afraid you won''t even be able to find a single assassin''s corpse, right? This King has already ordered people to investigate this matter, so it is not up to Lord Wen to remind This King! "


    Bai Linyu''s ice-cold voice made Sir Wen shut his mouth.


    Furthermore, his words could no longer be refuted by others.


    "Your Majesty, since Your Highness is anxious to talk about your duel with him, why don''t you speak of it?" It just so happens that all the ministers are present, so that the ministers can bear witness. "


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao opened her mouth, as if she was helping Master Wen out.


    With a frown, he looked at Hua Mujiao and saw her nod confidently. Bai Zhanzheng opened his mouth and said, "Fifth Brother, how do you want to explain this?"


    As if he had noticed the abnormal behavior of the flower Hibiscus, Bai Linyu raised her eyes and looked at it without replying.


    After a long while, he moved his lips and said, "Royal brother, you are injured. We can talk about the competition later." Furthermore, since royal brother has been assassinated, he might not be able to hunt down the ferocious beasts in time, so let''s just drop the matter of the competition! "


    "How can this be?" Bai Linyu wanted the competition to be annulled, but Hua Mujiao refused.


    As she gently shook her white arms, Hibiscus Mutabilis began to act coquettishly.


    "Your majesty, this is the first time chenqie has come to hunt. Besides, chenqie has been bewitched by the majesty of the emperor when he was hunting. If this competition is cancelled, then chenqie will not be able to see a witness, right?"


    When Bai Lingyu''s coquettish expression entered his eyes, she narrowed her eyes, which were filled with hatred.


    "Jun Wu Yi is joking, this competition will not be cancelled."


    After being warmed by the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke''s smile became even wider.


    On the other hand, Bai Linyu''s face was dark and gloomy, and her expression was extremely unsightly.


    Turning her head to look at Bai Ling Yu, Hua Mu Jin asked with a smile, "Your Royal Highness, you just said that you killed two tigers, right?"


    "Yes, that''s right!"


    "So you''re saying, this match was won by the Emperor?" "Today, I personally witnessed the Emperor kill three fierce tigers by himself. That fierce tiger was also brought back by someone. Does Your Highness need to go take a look?"


    He could no longer conceal his rage.


    Bai Linyu''s usual calmness had completely vanished at this moment.


    "Since it is a competition, we should naturally watch. Since it is a fair competition, then if we have hunted a tamed beast, the Empress knows that it cannot be counted."


    "Taming?"


    Hua Mujiao revealed a surprised expression, and then asked: "Today, not only did the Emperor encounter an assassin, but he also encountered a fierce beast that was tamed by someone. How does Your Highness know that there are tamed fierce beasts in this hunting grounds?"


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Bai Ling Yu''s eyes became even colder.


    "This is the first time that the Empress has hunted. Although this is a hunting ground, for the safety of the Emperor and the ministers, most of the ferocious beasts here have been tamed. Royal Brother should be very clear about this point. "


    Originally, Hua Mujiao wanted to get Bai Lingyu to say something, but he changed his mind.


    But in the next second, Hua Mu Jin suddenly became worried.


    She was afraid that the three tigers she had hunted were also domesticated.


    If that was really the case, wouldn''t that mean they had lost?


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s worry, Bai Zhan wrapped his arm around her waist, and slightly moved his hand as if he was hinting at something.


    "Men, carry out this king''s tiger and the emperor''s tiger out of the hall and instruct the imperial physician to take a good look!"


    Bai Ling Yu also noticed the unconfidence that flashed through Hua Mu Jin''s eyes, and his heart became confident.


    When the guards carried the tigers out of the hall, Bai Linyu and the ministers all left, waiting for the imperial physician to check the results.


    Inside the hall, Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke were still sitting on their beds, not leaving.


    "What should we do? If what I hunted was a tamed tiger, wouldn''t you lose? "Earlier, Bai Lingyu said that the competition was over. I really shouldn''t have stopped him."


    In the hall, only Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke remained.


    Hua Mu Jin spoke in a low voice beside Bai Zhan Ke, her face showing a hint of regret.


    "Since you''re confident, you don''t have to worry."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s plain words made Hua Mujiao suspicious.


    "Could it be that you ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao wanted to ask what Bai Zhan Yun wanted to ask, but when she saw Bai Linyu and the other ministers walk in, she stopped herself in her tracks.


    "Your Majesty, the imperial physicians and ministers have all carefully observed that the two tigers that Your Highness had hunted down were not domesticated tigers. And the three you have hunted, Your Majesty, are not domesticated tigers. "


    Lord Wen reported respectfully to Bai Zhan.


    Turning his head, he looked at Bai Lingyu as if she was a joke.


    "The duel between the prince and the emperor is obvious. The emperor won it. Your highness, are you convinced?"


    His hand clenched into a fist.


    At this moment, Bai Lingyu''s body was emitting not only fury, but also ice-cold killing intent.


    "Royal brother, your servant is convinced of his defeat."


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin''s heart dropped.


    "Fifth brother, surrender. Hand over your cavalry token."


    The white warrior spoke indifferently, as if he was not interested in the talisman at all. However, this token was a testament to his victory over Bai Lingyu.


    After a long time, Bai Linyu did not reply.


    Seeing this, Sir Wen sneered, and teased, "Could it be, that Prince is unwilling to part with this cavalry token, and wants to go back on his word?"


    "Phew, hehe ¡­"


    A crisp sound was emitted from the joints of his fingers.


    Bai Linyu''s eyes were filled with killing intent as she looked at Lord Wen.


    Then, he turned his head to look at the white battleship.


    "Royal brother, this military emblem is an important item to begin with." Royal brother, this military emblem is an important item to begin with. When we return to the palace after the hunt, my younger brother will present it to us immediately! "


    "After you return to the palace, I will send someone to your residence to fetch it. I won''t trouble you to personally send it to the palace."


    He glanced at Bai Ling Yu, and his face was filled with fatigue.


    "I''m tired, all of you can leave now."


    "Your Majesty, please save the dragon''s body. This subject will take his leave ¡­"


    When everyone had left, only Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke were left sitting side by side on the bed.


    Letting out a light breath, Hua Mujiao patted her chest, "You scared me to death. I thought I''d lose, but if I really lose, then it''s my fault."


    "You went hunting without telling me?"


    Hua Mujie had just let out a breath of relief when the low and magnetic voice of Bai Zhan Ke rang beside her.


    Curling her lips, Hua Mu Jin tilted her head to peek at Bai Zhan Ke''s expression. Seeing his dark and sunken expression, she swallowed a mouthful of saliva.


    "About that, cough, it''s getting late. Your Majesty should rest well, chenqie will take her leave first."


    Rolling her eyes, Hua Mujie stood up and was about to run away.


    But how could she have reacted any faster than that? He was pulled back by Bai Zhan Ke and pressed down to the ground.


    "There can never be a next time like this, do you understand!?"


    Hua Mujie nodded as if she was pounding garlic, afraid that if she agreed to be slow, Bai Zhan''s anger would not dissipate.


    "I promise, there won''t be a next time. No matter what I do in the future, I will first discuss it with you. Then, can you step away from me? "


    Being suppressed by Bai Zhan, Hua Mujiao''s face turned slightly red.


    When she thought back to the time at the hunting grounds when she had said righteously that Bai Zhan Ke was her man, her heart beat faster and she felt shy.


    "You will sleep here tonight, you are not to go anywhere!"


    "¡­"


    Not only did he not move away, he was also afraid that Hua Mujiao would suddenly slip away, pressing his tall and sturdy body against Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "That''s not right, right? You, don''t you still have injuries on your body? "I, I, my entire body is covered with injuries. Right now, we are not suitable for intense exercise ¡­"


    Her whole face was completely red, and Hua Mujiao was even stuttering when she spoke.


    With a sigh, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head helplessly and said, "Did I say what I wanted to do to you?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was extremely embarrassed after he misunderstood her.


    He covered his face with his hands and slightly opened his fingers, not daring to look at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Be good and go to sleep."


    Lying beside Hua Mujiao, Bai Zhanji wrapped his arms around her waist and closed his eyes.


    At the same time, the pearl, on its way back to the camp, coincidentally bumped into a palace maid.


    The bird''s nest that the palace maid was holding was knocked over onto the ground.


    "Sorry, sorry ¡­"


    Pearl quickly apologized, but the palace maid was quite easygoing. She looked at Pearl and said, "I should be the one apologizing, right? I didn''t hit you, did I?"


    Squatting down, the palace maid looked at the bird''s nest spilled all over the ground and revealed a look of worry.


    "I''m fine. Which lady did you send this bird''s nest to?"


    "This is to nourish the imperial concubine''s body. What should we do after so much effort?" If I don''t send it over later, I will definitely be punished by Qing`er. "


    Looking at the palace maid, Pearl couldn''t bear to do so.


    This was her responsibility. If the palace maid was really punished, she would feel guilty.


    "How about this, I''ll help you suffer for a while longer. I''ve stayed in the royal kitchen before, so I know the quick method to torture a bird''s nest. I won''t be able to bear this for long before you send it back, perhaps I''ll be able to send it to the imperial concubine before she goes to bed."


    Raising her head, the palace maid revealed a happy expression.

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    "Really? "Then you must help me, or I will be punished."


    Pearl was a kind person, so she had no choice but to go to the kitchen and help the palace maid boil a bowl of bird''s nest. However, just as they left the kitchen, the palace maid''s expression suddenly turned ugly.


    "Help me hold it. My stomach hurts, I can''t take it anymore. I have to go to the toilet."


    "Ah?" But what about your nest? If we had been any later, we wouldn''t have been able to make it. "


    Pearl took the bird''s nest with a troubled expression on her face.


    "How about you help me deliver it to the esteemed wangfei? I really can''t hold it in any longer. I beg you to help me, I really can''t do it anymore, please ¡­"


    With that, the palace maid clutched her stomach and ran off.


    Carrying the swallow nest, Pearl became even more troubled.


    She was aware that she was on Imperial Concubine Xi''s side. If she sent a bird''s nest to the imperial concubine, whatever happened, she would be pushed to her master''s doorstep.


    However, if she didn''t send him off, that palace maid would definitely be punished.


    Pearl was in a dilemma, but in the end she decided to send it.


    However, when she brought the bird''s nest to Ye Yi Xin''s tent, she discovered that there wasn''t a single guard outside the tent. This made her feel quite strange.


    At this moment, a tiny male voice came from within the tent.


    Out of curiosity, Pearl looked around to see that there was no one around, and then she leaned close and pressed her ear to the tent to eavesdrop.


    "Do you know where this is? Don''t you plan on killing yourself? You actually dared to come here to find me! "


    Ye Yi Xin was sitting at the table inside the tent. She glared at the impudent man sitting across from her, a look of disgust on her face.


    The man was the only one who had escaped from the hunting grounds today, the knife-scarred man.


    "As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest. If I stay here, naturally, I won''t be afraid of anyone checking up on me."


    "You!"


    Clenching her lips, Ye Yi Xin was extremely disgusted with men.


    "What are you doing here? If you have something to say, then hurry up and say it.


    Ye Yi Xin knew very well that if the knife-scarred man was found by the guards in his tent, then the incident at the hunting grounds today would be exposed.


    Right now, what she wanted the most was to quickly have this man leave.


    "In order to help you kill a woman, I lost dozens of brothers. The silver you gave me previously was still not enough to pacify our families. "According to the number of people, you have to give me that number again."


    As he spoke, the knife-scarred man extended his hand and gestured an eight.


    "Eight thousand?" Fine, I''ll give it to you! Take the silver and scram for me! "


    Ye Yi Xin stood up and was about to go get the silver, but was stopped by the knife-scarred man.


    "Eight thousand?" Do you think you can get rid of the beggar? What I said was eighty thousand yuan, and what I want is gold! "


    The knife-scarred man opened his mouth wide, and Ye Yi Xin looked at him in shock, in disbelief.


    "Eighty thousand gold?" Do you think this place is a vault? Where did all these people come from?! Eighty thousand gold, why don''t you just go and fight for it! "


    The fact that she came to the hunting grounds was because she had gone through a lot of trials and tribulations before finally buying an assassin from the martial arts world to kill Hua Mu Jin. The reason why she came was to watch Hua Mu Jin die.


    However, she didn''t expect these assassins to be so useless. Not only was she fine, but she was also alive and well.


    "Because of you, I''m on the wanted list of the officials. I can''t go anywhere, and I have to live a life of anxiety and fear. I''ve also lost one of my brothers. Eighty thousand silver taels, I''m going to lose it all!" "Don''t tell me a dignified imperial concubine like you can''t even afford eighty thousand gold!"


    Obviously, the knife-scarred man thought that Ye Laixin, as the Imperial Consort, was very rich.


    Eighty thousand gold was a sky-high price for anyone.


    Although Ye Yi Xin was a imperial concubine and had many rare treasures in the palace, he couldn''t possibly amass a total of eighty thousand taels of gold.


    "Not only did you fail to complete your mission, you even injured the emperor. You still have the nerve to ask me for eighty thousand silver?" Now scram for me. If you don''t leave now, I will call for help. At that time, you will even lose your life here! "


    Hearing this, the knife-scarred man leaned forward and smiled.


    "Scream! You should scream, I''m waiting!" If you call the guard here, your father won''t be able to live, but you won''t be much better. Let alone being a imperial concubine, even your father, who is a Minister, would probably lose his official position, right? "


    After saying that, the knife-scarred man suddenly stood up and walked towards Ye Laixin.


    "Buying out assassins to assassinate the emperor is a crime that involves all nine families!"


    The knife-scarred man walked closer to Ye Yi Xin, not forgetting to make a perverted gesture as he took a sniff at her scent.


    His words had indeed intimidated Ye Laixin!


    "I can give you eight thousand taels of silver, but it''s eighty thousand taels of gold. Even if I were to sell everything in the palace, I wouldn''t be able to raise this amount!"


    "Can''t gather them up?" The knife-scarred man had a sinister smile on his face as he started to size up Ye La Xin. His gaze landed on her chest.


    The knife-scarred man''s vision was unblemished. He had a shameless and dirty smile on his face, which made Ye Yi Xin feel that he was in danger.


    He quickly took a few steps back and maintained a distance from the knife-scarred man. Ye Laixin held her chest and became alert.


    "What do you want?"


    "What for?"


    The knife-scarred man pressed forward, not giving Ye Yi Xin a chance to escape. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.


    "Don''t you know what I want to do?" Since I can''t take out the gold, then let me enjoy it! "


    As he said that, the knife-scarred man started to tear up Ye La Xin''s clothes.


    Since he was still ill and had not fully recovered, Ye Yi Xin could not muster any strength.


    "Let go of me. If you continue like this, do you believe that I won''t call for help?!"


    She tried her best to resist, but the knife-scarred man didn''t give her a chance to escape. He lightly carried Ye La Xin and heavily threw her on the bed.


    If you have the ability to speak louder, then I, your father, would like to see what would happen if you, as a imperial concubine, not only sent people to assassinate the emperor''s beloved concubine, but also went to the tent to fight with other men!


    "No, don''t ¡­"


    Ye Yi Xin didn''t dare to yell too loudly. She knew that if anyone saw the knife-scarred man in her tent, her Ye family would definitely execute them.


    "Let go of me. If you want money, I''ll give it to you!"


    Ye Yi Xin''s clothes had already been torn so that her white and tender skin could be seen.


    At this moment, the knife-scarred man''s lust filled his heart. Even though Ye La Xin had promised to give him gold, his hand had not stopped touching Ye La Xin.


    "Gold, you have to give it to me, but you, I will make sure you do it today!" The most respected woman in the palace is even sweeter than those women in the brothels. If I want you today, it''s worth it even if I die! "


    "No, no, I beg you, no, don''t touch me, don''t touch me!"


    His low plea made the knife-scarred man act even more recklessly. He threw his remaining undergarment away as well. Ye Laixin''s tears were like a flood that had broken out of a dam as they flowed unceasingly ¡­


    The knife-scarred man had tasted all of Ye Yi Xin''s scent, and the aroma of her body made him unable to stop.


    At this time, outside the camp.


    Pearl, hearing the conversation inside, was so frightened that her legs went limp and she squatted on the ground.


    She had wanted to leave as soon as possible, but when she heard about the assassination, she thought of Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke being assassinated in the hunting grounds.


    Lifting her courage, Pearl listened to the entire conversation between the two people in the tent.


    When she heard their voices, she knew she couldn''t stay any longer.


    He forced himself to remain calm as he stood up, preparing to leave quietly with the bird''s nest in his hand. But just as Pearl stood up, her hand that was trembling with fear couldn''t hold the bowl. She fell to the ground and let out a crisp sound ¡­


    Inside the tent, the two of them simultaneously heard the sound of porcelain falling to the ground. Ye Laixin abruptly sat up, and with a sudden burst of strength, pushed the knife-scarred man away.


    "There''s someone outside! Hurry up and chase him!"


    At this moment, Ye Lai Xin panicked.


    Pointing at the knife-scarred man, Ye Yi Xin was extremely terrified.


    Of course, the knife-scarred man was no better.


    He got down from the bed, picked up some clothes, and rushed out.


    Pearl tried to run away from the tent, but her legs were too weak to move. Fear descended upon Pearl, and just as she was about to open her mouth to shout, she saw the knife-scarred man who had rushed out.


    "Someone, come ¡­"


    Seeing Pearl about to scream, the knife-scarred man stepped forward and struck the back of Pearl''s head with his palm.


    Pearl fainted in an instant.


    Pulling the pearl into the tent, the knife-scarred man did not forget to look around to make sure no one could see it before entering the tent.


    After entering the tent, Ye Yi Xin took a set of clothes and put them on. When she saw that the palace maid who was dragged in was a pearl, her face turned gloomy.


    "Gold, I will think of a way to gather enough for you! This palace maid, you must clean up my mess! "


    After being humiliated by the knife-scarred man, Ye Laixin blamed Hua Mujiao for everything.


    Looking at the unconscious pearl, she shifted all her hatred for the flower, hibiscus, onto the pearl.


    With a disdainful smile, the knife-scarred man stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Ye Yi Xin''s waist.


    He whispered into her ear, "Since you''re still a virgin, you should give me ten thousand gold. This is my bottom line." However, that''s on the premise that you let this daddy finish what I haven''t done just now! "


    He had bitten his lower lip until it bled.


    Extending her tongue and licking her lower lip, a smile appeared on Ye Yi Xin''s face.


    "Since someone is eavesdropping, this tent of mine is no longer safe!" If you are still not satisfied, this palace maid can be considered to be quite beautiful. Could it be that you do not want to taste the taste of a palace maid? "


    With a dark face, Ye Yi Xin''s words shook the knife-scarred man.


    "But now that laozi is on the wanted list, all the guards in the hunting grounds are looking for laozi. Do you think laozi can escape?"


    The knife-scarred man had come to Ye Laixin''s place because the entire hunting grounds had been sent out to search for him. On the contrary, the guards of the camp had relaxed quite a bit.


    Therefore, he found an opportunity to sneak into Ye Yi Xin''s tent.


    But now that Ye Yi Xin wanted him to leave, he wasn''t confident at all.


    Relax, the guards of the campsite are currently on guard. With your ability, escaping is very easy, and the assassination attempt on the Emperor''s hunt will probably take less than two days. At that time, when the Emperor returns to the palace, you''ll naturally be able to easily escape.


    Ye Yi Xin was surprisingly calm. It was as if he had suddenly become a completely different person. His previous weakness had completely disappeared.


    The knife-scarred man saw that she was right, so he believed her for the time being.

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    "Alright, I''ll believe you this once. But if you dare to scam this daddy, this daddy will drag you down to hell with me! "


    "Then what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and scram!"


    Clenching his teeth, Ye Yi Xin shouted in anger.


    Glancing at Ye Yi Xin, the knife-scarred man placed the unconscious pearl on his shoulder and disappeared from the tent.


    The moment the knife-scarred man left, Ye Laixin seemed to have drained all of his energy, and sat down limply on the ground.


    Tears rolled down her face as she opened her mouth. She wanted to roar in anger, but she knew she couldn''t. In the end, Ye La Xin bit her arm, and fresh blood seeped through her sleeves ¡­


    After escaping from the camp, the knife-scarred man stopped at a seemingly safe and dark place.


    He threw the pearl onto the ground and stared at it with his eyes. Finally, with a vulgar smile, he took off the clothes on the pearl''s body ¡­


    Pearl woke up from her coma when she felt a touch on her body.


    He opened his eyes wide and looked at the man riding on top of him. The pearl felt as if it had been thrown into an abyss, fear and shame engulfing its entire body.


    "Ah ¡­" "No, don''t, scram, scram, scram ¡­"


    The knife-scarred man did not expect Pearl to suddenly wake up.


    She used all her strength to grab the knife-scarred man''s face, wanting him to leave her body. However, her actions angered the knife-scarred man.


    Lifting up a rock, the knife-scarred man ruthlessly smashed down towards Pearl''s head.


    Again and again, until the pearl no longer had any breath ¡­


    Standing up, the knife-scarred man lifted his pants and cursed in a low voice, "How depressing, you all won''t let me finish!"


    Looking around, the knife-scarred man was ready to leave this place.


    However, just as he leaped up onto the tree, a figure suddenly appeared behind him and kicked him down.


    As he tumbled to the ground, the knife-scarred man looked up and cursed, "Who, who kicked laozi, are you tired of living?"


    Just as the knife-scarred man finished speaking, a man landed gracefully.


    His sight fell on the pearl which no longer showed any signs of life, and he frowned.


    "You are truly a beast, not even sparing a palace maid!"


    He knew that the palace maid, who had been killed by the knife-scarred man in humiliation, was someone close to Hua Mujiao.


    "Say, who told you to kill her?"


    The knife-scarred man looked at Nanyu in disdain, then stood up and spat on the ground.


    "Who are you? I advise you to not meddle in other people''s business. Do you believe that I will cripple you?!"


    The knife-scarred man''s provocative tone infuriated Nanyu.


    With a flash, the dagger in his hand was quick, ruthless, and accurate as it slashed across the knife-scarred man''s neck.


    In an instant, the blood on his neck gushed out like a fountain.


    Turning his head to look at the dead pearl again, Nanyu squatted down and closed her eyes, then casually straightened out her torn clothes to cover her exposed body.


    With a tap of his toes, he disappeared into the darkness.


    Within the palace in the camp, Mu Jin and Bai Zhan had just fallen asleep.


    Because Luo Chen was injured, the guards of the palace were all other guards. A figure entered the palace without the guard noticing.


    "Who?"


    The man emitted a chilling aura as he looked at the two sleeping on the bed.


    Looking at the white warrior who was sitting up, Nan Yu took two steps forward and said: "Who I am is not important, what''s important is that the palace maid beside this woman in your arms was killed, don''t you want her to go and see?"


    Xiao Bai''s half-closed eyes revealed killing intent. Just as he was about to speak up, Hua Mu Jin moved to the side.


    In her dreams, Hua Mujie felt Bai Zhan Ke sit up, opened his eyes, and just happened to hear Nanyu''s voice.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin sat up and asked: "Nan Yu, what did you just say?"


    "You''re awake? "Let''s go to the south side of the hunting grounds. I can only help you with your matters."


    With that, Nantan took another look at Bai Zhan Ke and left in a flash.


    "Nantan, tell me clearly before you leave, Nantan ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin shouted loudly, but got no response.


    He turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke and asked with a frown: "Bai Zhan Ke, did he just say that my palace maid was killed? "Hurry up and answer me."


    Hua Mujiao was panicking, and a bad premonition filled his entire body.


    "Don''t worry, what he said might not be true."


    Calming the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes were deep.


    "What do you mean that''s not true? I''m going to take a look. I''m going to look for the pearl!"


    In her mind, she remembered the threat Bai Linyu had given her, and Hua Mujiao flipped over and got off the bed, hurriedly running out.


    When she returned to her own tent, there were no pearls in sight.


    "Pearls, pearls ¡­"


    He shouted Pearl''s name, but no one answered her.


    After running out of the tent, Hua Mu Jin looked at the guards outside and asked anxiously, "Can you see the pearl? Did the pearl go back to camp? Where did she go? "


    The guard was confused by Hua Mujiao''s question, and respectfully replied, "Empress, didn''t Pearl go with you to the palace?"


    The guard''s answer made Hua Mu Jin''s anxious heart even more worried.


    She turned around and ran towards the entrance of the hunting grounds.


    "Jin''er, Jin''er ¡­"


    Behind him, he heard the sounds of battle, but Hua Mujie couldn''t care less and flew towards the south side of the hunting grounds.


    Frowning, Bai Zhan Ke followed closely behind.


    Hua Mujiao searched for a long time south of the hunting grounds, but still couldn''t find the pearl.


    Just when she thought that Pearl wasn''t in the hunting grounds, a pungent smell of blood in the distance gave her a bad premonition.


    After chasing after the smell of blood, Hua Mu Jin saw the cold pearl lying on the ground.


    "Pearls, pearls ¡­"


    He flew down, and when he saw that the pearl had been torn to shreds by his clothes and that his forehead was covered in blood, the tears in Hua Mujiao''s eyes started to well up.


    Huanmu Jin held the pearl in his arms, and choked with sobs, he shouted out the pearl''s name, but the pearl in his arms didn''t have a single trace of life.


    "Pearl, what''s wrong? Don''t scare me, Pearl ¡­"


    "Pearl, I''m sorry, I''m sorry, it''s all my fault, I shouldn''t have let you return to the camp first. Wake up, answer me, please, answer me ¡­"


    Tears rolled down her cheeks as she held the pearl tightly.


    The sadness of Hua Mujie''s crying made Bai Zhan Ke''s heart ache uncontrollably.


    "Pearl, I''m sorry, I''m sorry ¡­"


    She couldn''t feel the aura of the pearl, and the wounds on Hua Mujiao''s body began to crack due to grief. However, the pain from the wounds couldn''t compare to the sadness in her heart right now.


    At this moment, the guards who were following closely behind Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke rushed over with torches in their hands, lighting up the entire area.


    "Jin''er ¡­"


    Bai Zhan stepped forward and tried to call Hua Mujiao.


    However, it was as if she didn''t hear him. She only tightly held the pearl, as if she had lost her soul. It was truly worrisome.


    Narrowing his eyes, Bai Zhan exhaled and crouched down.


    He pulled Hua Mu Jin into his embrace, "Jin''er, you''ll make me worry if you act like this."


    "Your majesty, there''s a corpse not too far away. It seems to be a killer of the martial arts world who escaped today!"


    After inspecting the surroundings, the guard went up to kneel and report.


    However, just as the guard finished speaking, Hua Mujiao''s eyes turned blood-red as she looked towards the corpse of the scarred man.


    All of a sudden, he stood up, stood in front of the guards, and spoke with a cold voice.


    "Give me the sword!"


    The guard was scared stiff by the bloodthirsty aura from Hua Mujiao''s body. He hurriedly took out the sword at his waist and handed it over to her.


    Hua Mujiao was holding a sword, the blade of the sword making an ear-piercing sound when it touched the ground.


    Standing in front of the knife-scarred man''s corpse, Hua Mujiao swallowed her tears as a strong killing intent wrapped around her body.


    Since it was the South Island that had come to tell her of Pearl''s death, then this man must have been killed by the South Island.


    Intuition tells Hibiscus that the person who defiled and killed the pearl was this man!


    With a raise of her hands, Hua Mu Jin stabbed at the knife-scarred man''s body as if she was venting her anger.


    Fresh blood splattered all over his body.


    Hua Mujiao''s cruel way of dismembering corpses made all of the guards'' hearts tighten.


    "Jin''er, enough!"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke stepped forward and grabbed Hua Mu Jin''s hand, stopping her.


    He pulled her into his embrace and hugged her tightly, feeling as if something had suddenly grabbed his heart.


    "Enough is enough!" "Do you know that the pearl was ¡­ was ¡­" Hua Mujie did not say the following words out loud with tears streaming down his face.


    In his mind, he began to recall all the scenes he had seen from the time he had first met the pearl.


    For Hibiscus vulgaris, pearls were the first thing that made her feel warm after coming to this foreign world.


    She had never treated pearls as if they were servants. In her heart, pearls were like her sisters, her loved ones.


    But now, she was killed after being violated. Hua Mu Jin couldn''t accept this fact no matter what.


    "I know, I know!" I will thoroughly investigate this matter. Be good and calm down first. "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s heart ached as he looked at his hands, which were stained with blood.


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s voice, Hua Mujiao''s heart sank.


    Narrowing her eyes, Hua Mujiao tried her best to maintain her calm before leaving Bai Zhan Ke''s embrace. She turned to the guard and ordered, "Men, throw this man''s corpse to every corner of the hunting grounds and feed the beasts!"


    Swallowing his saliva, a few guards stepped forward to receive the order. "Yes, esteemed lady."


    After carrying Pearl''s corpse back to the camp, Hibiscus Blossom not only changed her clothes into a clean set of clothes, but also washed away the blood stains on Pearl''s face. She only knew that Pearl would be clean even if she died.


    Shortly after they returned to camp, Nan Ge also returned.


    After calming the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke returned to the palace.


    "Master, those assassins died on their way back to the torture chamber!" This subordinate is incapable, please punish him! "


    Looking at Nan Ge who was half-kneeling on the ground, Bai Zhan Ke''s expression didn''t change much.


    Then he said with a cold voice, "I had expected this. Since fifth brother dares to do it, then I will leave a way out for himself. You don''t have to blame yourself."


    "Thank you, Mistress!"


    Looking up, Bai Zhan Ke touched the thumb ring on his other hand.


    "Do you have any clues about those assassins?"

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    Nan Ge frowned.


    He replied respectfully, "Master, your subordinate has not set foot in the martial arts world for quite some years, so your subordinate really has no clue. However, your subordinate believes that these assassins might be related to Prime Minister Zuo and Imperial Concubine Ning."


    Most of the court officials in the Huan Yue Country knew that the Prime Minister''s house had many people in the martial world. Since these assassins were people in the martial world, then the Prime Minister was the most likely suspect.


    Shaking his head, Bai Zhan Ke denied Nan Ge''s words.


    "Since these assassins are here for Xi Er, you go investigate this. You must find out who is behind this."


    "Yes sir!"


    After receiving his orders, Nan Ge still remained kneeling on the ground and did not stand up.


    "Go get Fu Xin and Luo Chen!"


    The sudden decision to send Nan Ge to call Luo Chen and Fu Xin made Nan Ge suspicious.


    But master''s order was an order, he didn''t dare to disobey.


    "Yes sir!"


    Not long after, Nan Ge called for Luo Chen.


    However, Fuxin didn''t appear within the palace.


    "Mistress, your subordinate was unable to find Fuxin."


    The two of them knelt on the ground, and Nan Ge replied.


    The corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up into a cold smile, his eyes were dark and gloomy.


    "Send people to track down Fu Xin. If necessary, kill him!"


    The word ''kill'' made Luo Chen raise his head.


    Doubt was written all over his face as he asked, "Master, Fu Xin is extremely loyal to you, and you are also her savior. This subordinate doesn''t understand why master would want to kill Fu Xin."


    "Loyalty?"


    Bai Zhan Ke snorted coldly and looked at Luo Chen.


    He also knew that Luo Chen loved and admired Fu Xin.


    "The arrow on my back today is most likely related to her. "Do you still think that she is loyal to me?"


    Sometimes, a person''s love and adoration would often blind his eyes.


    At this moment, it was the same for Luo Chen.


    "Isn''t the arrow on Master made by those assassins?" Why does Master think that it was Fu Xin who did it? "


    As soon as Luo Chen finished his sentence, this was the first time he rebutted Bai Zhan Ke.


    Looking coldly at Luo Chen, Bai Zhan Ke''s face darkened.


    "Since you believe her, why don''t you leave with her?"


    Biting his lips, Luo Chen felt regret.


    "Master, this subordinate''s life is yours. In this life, this subordinate vows to follow you until death."


    "Then shut up!"


    Luo Chen didn''t dare to say a single word as he scolded her in a low voice.


    Since Nan was not there, he had no idea what was going on.


    Although he had worked with him for three years, he had not interacted with him very deeply. Naturally, he would not speak for him.


    "Your majesty, your majesty, something bad happened. Something terrible happened ¡­"


    Suddenly, Zhang Quan De''s voice came from outside the palace, hearing his anxious tone, as though something big happened.


    "Come in!"


    With a command, Zhang Quan De pushed open the doors of the palace and rushed forward.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, the imperial concubine''s guards have come to report that the imperial concubine has angrily attacked the prince''s tent with her sword."


    Hearing this, Bai Zhan Ke stood up abruptly.


    Watching Bai Zhan Ke walk out of the tent, Luo Chen and Nan Ge stayed where they were.


    Turning his head, Nan Ge looked at Luo Chen and asked: "Master, is the injury really related to Fu Xin?"


    Luo Chen shook his head and sighed. "I don''t know either. But after thinking about it, after Master was sent back, the imperial physician said something after he saw the wound."


    "What do you mean?"


    Luo Chen bitterly smiled.


    "My master was struck by an arrow. The arrow was originally smeared with poison, but some unknown person sprinkled medicine on my master''s wound, allowing him to remain unharmed. I was not with my master when he was shot, and I asked Fuxin afterwards, but she said nothing. I haven''t seen her since. "


    As he spoke, Nan Ge glanced at him, ready to follow.


    But just as he took two steps, he stopped.


    Without turning his head, he said in a low voice, "Luo Chen, you should know that those who betray their masters will only die! Your admiration for her ends here. "


    He mocked himself. How could Luo Chen not know?


    However, how could this heart of adoration be so easily obliterated?


    On the other side, Hua Mujie held her sword, and just as Zhang Quan De had said, she rushed towards Bai Ling Yu''s tent.


    Because there were differences between males and females, the concubines of the White Battlefield Hunting Belt were placed on the right side of the palace, while the palaces of Bai Linyu and the ministers were arranged on the left side. There was still some distance between the tents on both sides.


    "Empress, the Prince has already fallen asleep. You cannot go in!"


    Outside the tent, Hua Mujie was stopped by a guard.


    "Scram!"


    Glaring coldly at the guard who had stopped her, Hua Mujiao''s eyes were filled with rage.


    Beside Pearl''s cold corpse, a thought flashed through her mind. Apart from the scenes of her interactions with Pearl, there was also Bai Lingyu threatening her with her threats against Pearl and Green Bamboo.


    "Empress, you really cannot enter. Please don''t make things difficult for this subordinate."


    The cold attitude of the guards further infuriated Hua Mu Jin.


    "I''ll say it again, scram!"


    "Empress, please forgive this subordinate for not obeying orders!"


    The guard''s hand was placed on the sword hilt on his waist.


    Hua Mujiao sneered, the hand holding her sword tightened, and in the next second, she stepped forward to exchange blows with her guards.


    The guards were afraid of her identity and didn''t dare to attack her. After a few moves, the guards were defeated.


    "In the middle of the night, didn''t Imperial Concubine Xi miss Ben Wang? She actually came to Ben Wang''s camp alone. Is she planning to have a private meeting with Ben Wang?"


    At this moment, the curtain of the tent was opened, and Bai Linyu appeared in front of Hua Mujiao.


    Looking at Bai Linyu, Hua Mu Jin was both angry and furious.


    "Bai Lingyu, I''ll f * cking make you die with the pearl!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao raised her sword and attacked Bai Ling Yu.


    After easily dodging the attack of Hibiscus vulgaris, a faint smile still hung on Bai Ling Yu''s face.


    "I wonder why Esteemed Empress Xi came to my tent in the middle of the night to kill me?" What does the death of your personal palace maid have to do with this king? Even if you want to avenge her, you must have found the wrong person, right? "


    Bai Ling Yu said as he dodged.


    But how could Hua Mu Jin listen to him right now.


    "Cut the crap, go to hell!"


    Hua Mujiao''s moves were vicious, and even Bai Linyu, who originally easily dodged them, was having some difficulty.


    Her refusal to listen to her explanation caused the smile on the corner of Bai Linyu''s mouth to freeze.


    In the next moment, Bai Linghu did not dodge. He took advantage of the opportunity to take down the sword in the guard''s hand and faced off against Hua Mujiao.


    Because Hua Mujiao was injured, coupled with the fact that she wasn''t a match for Bai Lingyu, it had only been a few moves, but Bai Lingyu had already used her sword to block her neck.


    "I repeat, the death of your personal palace maid has nothing to do with me. If you want revenge, then use your brain first! "


    The sword rested on her neck, but Hua Mu Jin didn''t feel a trace of fear.


    "Don''t you resent me for helping you lose the talisman? Even if I didn''t do as you said and pulled me into your trap, didn''t you succeed? Why did you kill Pearl? It''s fine that you sent people to kill her, but why did you let them sully her? Bai Lingyu, you are truly worse than a beast! "


    Besides Bai Lingyu who had threatened her with a pearl before, Hibiscus vulgaris could not find any other reason for Pearl''s death.


    Shaking his head helplessly, Bai Lingyu sighed.


    "You want This King to repeat that Pearl''s death has nothing to do with This King! This King is not happy to lose the token, but I am not bored enough to send someone to kill an insignificant person. "


    As he spoke, Bai Ling Yu took off the sword that was resting on Hua Mu Jin''s neck.


    A trace of disappointment flashed through his eyes as he looked at the furious Hua Mu Jin.


    "Use your brain to think about it, those killers from the martial arts world are coming for you. It''s clear that someone wants to get rid of you. "Don''t you think that Pearl was killed by the man who tried to kill you?"


    As for the white feather, Hibiscus vulgaris did not trust him in the slightest.


    His words didn''t seem to have any credibility to Hua Mujiao.


    But when the calming Hua Mu Jin thought about it, his words were not without reason.


    "Hua Mujiao, you better remember this. No matter how fierce this duke is, I will definitely not kill you."


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a self-mocking smile.


    Bai Ling Yu said this because he hoped that Hua Mu Jin would more or less trust him.


    "Why should I believe you!"


    Lifting his lips, Bai Linyu took two steps forward, approaching the hibiscus flower.


    He put his mouth close to her ear and whispered, "Because I won''t do anything to a woman I like."


    Because of his aura, Hua Mu Jin''s ears started to itch. She reflexively prepared to dodge, but before she could react, a large hand pulled her away from Bai Ling Yu.


    "I''m warning you, stay away from her!"


    Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at him, before shifting her gaze back to Bai Lingyu.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi took the initiative to look for me tonight. If I treat you coldly, wouldn''t I be disrespectful to you?"


    Bai Lingyu had already predicted that Bai Zhan would appear. The scene just now was just for him to see.


    Sure enough, as he had expected, the white war kite had appeared in the nick of time.


    "If you hadn''t done something to anger her, she wouldn''t have come for you!"


    Bai Lingyu laughed, "It was my brother''s fault for angering royal brother''s beloved concubine. Please forgive me, royal brother. "But it''s almost daybreak. Since imperial brother is injured, we should still take care of his dragon constitution. Chendi will send you off as well as Imperial Concubine Xi."


    After he finished speaking, Bai Linyu turned around and returned to her tent.


    Hua Mu Jin moved, but was held back by Bai Zhan.


    "Go back first. We have ordered Nan Ge to investigate the matter regarding the pearl."


    Helpless, Hua Mu Jin had no choice but to follow Bai Zhan Ke back to the palace.


    Sitting on the bed, the hibiscus flowers in the grief of losing the pearl.


    "Sleep for a while longer. Don''t be sad."


    Persuading Hibiscus, Bai Zhan gently pushed her onto the bed, as if he was prepared for her to force her to sleep.


    Maybe it was because she was really tired, but not long after she closed her eyes, Hua Mu Jin fell asleep.


    And this sleep of hers had turned into a high fever that did not wake up ¡­


    "Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Xi was already injured. This, coupled with the grief from losing her personal palace maid, caused the Empress to faint from a high fever. This humble subject will first give the Empress a medicine to reduce her fever. In a while, the Empress will wake up. However, this humble subject has gone hunting with you this time, and I have exhausted all the medicinal herbs that I should use. If you wish for this esteemed one to recover, I''m afraid you will have to return to the palace. "


    Hearing the imperial physician''s words, Bai Zhan Ke''s face eased a little.

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    Light shone through the windows of the palace.


    Because the hibiscus had suddenly caught a fever, and this time the hunt had encountered an assassin, Bai Zhan Ke gave the order, and the hunt came to an end. When the hibiscus woke up, they left for the palace.


    When Hua Mu Jin woke up, it was already late.


    "You''re awake? Do you feel better? "


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujie saw that the person was fighting a battle to the death.


    Hearing his question, Hua Mujiao felt heavy and light, as if a huge rock was pressing down on her head, causing her to be unable to catch her breath.


    "Fortunately, what time is it now?"


    Reaching out to rub her head, Hua Mujiao felt the heat on her forehead burn her hand.


    "Not yet. I have already ordered someone to prepare a dragon sedan. Since you have woken up, let''s head back to the palace."


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan bent down and lifted the blanket covering Hua Mujie, lifting her up in his arms.


    "Return to the palace?"


    "Yes, I''m returning to the palace."


    After being carried onto the dragon palanquin, Hua Mujiao lay on the soft cushion, her body feeling increasingly weak.


    Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he forced himself to ask, "Where are the pearls? "What about Pearl''s body?"


    Ye Zichen gave Hua Mujiao a comforting smile, then sat down in the dragon carriage as well.


    "I have already arranged for someone to stay in your palanquin. When we return, Luo Chen will take care of her."


    Feeling relieved, Hua Mujiao smiled at Bai Zhankui. "Thank you."


    Because they were in a hurry to return to the palace, the guards had no time to clean up the street. The clamorous voices of the people outside the palanquin rose up one after another.


    The words that Hua Mujiao heard the most were the people talking about Prime Minister Zuo trying to rebel. She had also heard that Shangguan Yi had found a set of dragon robes from the secret chamber of the Prime Minister''s estate.


    However, Hua Mujiao felt that no matter how bold and arrogant the Prime Minister was, he probably wouldn''t dare to hide the dragon robe in the mansion, right?


    "That dragon robe, did you send someone to hide in the Prime Minister''s Estate first?"


    On the dragon sedan, Hibiscus vulgaris raised her head and looked at the white battle cry.


    "No, Shangguan Yi brought them in when she was searching."


    "¡­"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Isn''t this a bit too unprofessional?


    "Then what are you going to do with the Wei family?"


    As she asked, Hua Mu Jin suddenly remembered what Green Bamboo had said before, that her little brother had been imprisoned somewhere by Wei Hanshuang. Since Prime Minister Zuo had been searched, there should be the whereabouts of little brother Green Bamboo.


    "Oh, by the way, can you help me ask Shangguan Yi if she saw a little boy when he was searching the Prime Minister''s estate. It was Green Bamboo''s little brother, who was being held captive by Wei Hanshuang."


    He turned his head and looked straight at Hua Mujie.


    "Do you care so much about your personal palace maid?"


    She rolled her eyes, then shook her head and sighed.


    "Are you jealous of this? "Help me ask first. If there is, I''ll let Green Bamboo and her little brother reunite with me later on."


    "I heard from the person Shangguan Yi sent to report that there was indeed a ten-year-old boy. We''ll help you confirm it after we return to the palace."


    As she smiled and pursed her lips, Hua Mu Jin''s heart warmed.


    Even though Bai Zhan Ke was usually cold, she had always thought that she wouldn''t fall for such a man, especially an ancient man. Therefore, she had subconsciously refused to marry and like him.


    But this time, he sacrificed himself to block the arrow. At that moment, she was extremely afraid that she would lose him.


    The fear of losing him almost plunged her into the abyss of darkness, as if without him there would be no light.


    "That''s good. I''ll go to sleep first. Call me when I get there."


    Her heavy body was completely exhausted, and Hua Mu Jin quickly fell asleep again.


    Even when they arrived at the Imperial Palace, she showed no signs of waking up.


    When she woke up again, she found that she was already lying on the bed in the Hibiscus Courtyard, and beside her was the green bamboo that was holding medicine.


    "Empress, you''ve finally woken up. When you were carried back by the emperor, you frightened this servant. This servant thought ¡­ "


    Putting down the medicine bowl in his hand, the green bamboo helped Hua Mu Jin up.


    "I''m fine, don''t scare yourself. "What time is it now? Why is it so dark?"


    "It''s almost the Hai hour. Your highness, please drink the medicine first. Your servant will bring you some food later."


    After feeding the hibiscus and drinking the medicine, the green bamboo suddenly thought of the pearl and asked, "Empress, why is the pearl not back yet?"


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes dimmed, and his eyes once again became moist.


    Because Hibiscus Blossom never woke up, and because she was directly carried back by Bai Zhan Ke, even if she didn''t see the pearl, the green bamboo still wouldn''t dare to ask Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Pearl is dead."


    With a low voice, the flower hibiscus when mentioned the pearl, the heart is very uncomfortable.


    "Boom ¡­"


    The medicine bowl in her hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. The green bamboo hurriedly knelt down to pick up the broken fragments, but the medicine bowl cut her finger.


    "This servant didn''t mean to break it. I hope that the Empress can forgive me."


    Seeing the green bamboo that couldn''t believe that the pearl had already died, Hua Mujie sat on the edge of the bed and helped her up.


    "Did you cut your hand?" Let me see. "


    Escaping Hua Mujiao''s hand, Green Bamboo placed the back of his hand behind his back.


    With a bitter smile, he said, "This servant is fine. Empress, please rest first. This servant will first prepare something for you to eat."


    With that, he picked up the broken medicine bowl and left the palace.


    After exiting the palace, the green bamboo could no longer hold back its tears.


    Originally, she had more or less heard about the news of the pearl''s death. Originally, she didn''t believe it, but after hearing the news from Hua Mu Jin that the pearl had died, she felt very sad.


    Although they had only worked together for a short period of time, her relationship with Pearl was still quite deep.


    The next day, Bai Zhan Ke sent a message asking how she wanted to bury the pearl. Hua Mujie thought for a while, and finally decided to set the pearl on fire.


    Although she knew this was not in accordance with the rules of the palace, she still did so.


    When she returned to the Imperial Palace, the hibiscus had already retreated from the fever. Although her body was still somewhat tired, this didn''t affect her from leaving the palace.


    Huan Yue Country, Sky Prison.


    Hibiscus dressed in plain clothes, led the pearl into the damp and dark prison.


    The Sky Prison was a place to imprison felons. Once you entered the Sky Prison, it would be very difficult to see the light of day again, unless it was on the day you were questioned and beheaded.


    Wei Hanshuang and Prime Minister Zuo were locked up here.


    "Hua Mujiao, you heartless and merciless woman, you actually still have the face to come. If you have the ability to let me out, I''ll fight you to the death. "


    When she saw the flower, Wei Hanshuang had a head full of messy hair, her calmness and composure gone. At this moment, her face was painted with rage and madness.


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao signaled the prison guard who was leading the way with her eyes, indicating that he should open the prison door.


    The guard was in a slightly difficult position. "Empress, the emperor has decreed that no one is allowed to release Imperial Concubine Ning. This subordinate truly doesn''t dare to open this prison."


    When Wei Hanshuang and Prime Minister Zuo were sent to the prison, Shangguan Yi had told them that no one was to see Wei Hanshuang and Prime Minister Zuo without being ordered to fight in vain.


    The guard had brought in Hibiscus because she had the gold medal from White War.


    "I am here on the orders of the Emperor. Could it be that you still want to defy the imperial edict?"


    "This subordinate would not dare!"


    As expected, the guards didn''t dare to hesitate as they brought out the white battle cry and stepped forward to open the door.


    Seeing the prison door being pushed open, Wei Hanshuang rushed out as if she had gone mad, wanting to pinch Mu Jin''s neck.


    To the side, the guard was just about to step forward when he saw Hua Mujiao kick Wei Hanshuang''s stomach, and she was sent flying, crashing into the cell''s wall.


    Wei Hanshuang was not a practitioner to begin with, so if her kick was any heavier, it would have been enough to crush her head.


    "Actually, I don''t want to see you again. I''ve come here to ask you a few things, and if you answer truthfully, I can plead for your favor in front of the emperor to spare you the pain of being torn apart."


    Sitting on the chair that the guard brought over, Hua Mujiao looked down at the fallen Wei Hanshuang, his body emitting cold air.


    "Hmph, dismembered? Do you think I would be afraid? It was all thanks to your Hua Mu Jin that my Wei family fell to such a state. Even if I were to die, I, Wei Hanshuang, will never let you off. "


    Angry at Hibiscus vulgaris, Wei Hanshuang spat a mouthful of blood at her.


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a cold smile.


    Hua Mujie only felt that before the death of this ancient people, most of their lines were like this, devoid of any new meaning.


    "These words of yours have indeed reminded me. Since you aren''t willing to let me go even as a ghost, then I must think of a way to prevent you from even becoming a ghost. "


    Wei Hanshuang didn''t think that Hua Mu Jin would say such vicious words, but from her expression, Wei Hanshuang felt that she was the type of person who would do such a thing.


    "Hua Mu Jin, you evil woman, I curse you, you will die a horrible death!"


    With the corner of her mouth raised, Hua Mujie suddenly stood up and walked towards Wei Hanshuang.


    After that, he squatted down and coldly opened his mouth as he asked each word: "Even if I die a horrible death, you will also die in front of me. Furthermore, you will die even worse than I will! "


    "You ¡­ "Haha ¡­"


    Right after Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Wei Hanshuang was first enraged, then she burst into laughter.


    "Hua Mu Jin, do you think you can sleep peacefully after getting rid of me? The Emperor''s favor has always been fickle. I presume you still don''t know that a Princess of Heaven''s Illumination Kingdom will come as a marriage alliance, and she is the emperor''s childhood sweetheart! "


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin''s brows slightly creased.


    She had never heard anyone mention this before.


    "Wei Hanshuang, I don''t want to waste words with you." As for the Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Country that Wei Hanshuang spoke of, Hua Mu Jin was not very interested.


    What she wanted to know was whether or not Pearl''s death had anything to do with Wei Hanshuang.


    "I ask you, were you the one who was beaten up earlier? Pearl''s death has nothing to do with you! "


    Hua Mujiao carefully thought about it, if the death of the pearl had nothing to do with Bai Ling Yu, then only two people would still be suspicious.


    The first was the empress dowager, and the second was Wei Hanshuang.


    Upon hearing these words, Wei Hanshuang was stunned for a moment before she sneered.


    "I was the one who tied her up. I''m also telling you that I was the one who planned to frame you the death of that noble person from before. Unfortunately, I was messed up by that bitch Lin Yushi. At this moment, the green bamboo behind you is also someone I have sent to your side to monitor your every move. "

 C99

    Although Wei Hanshuang had admitted to violently beating up Pearl and her benefactor, she did not mention Pearl''s death.


    Pearl''s death had become another mystery.


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao glanced at the green bamboo. The green bamboo seemed to really be afraid of Wei Hanshuang and shrank back.


    "So what if you sent him? As long as she is a member of my sect, that is enough! "


    With that, Hua Mu Jin stood up. Before, she had always thought that Wei Hanshuang was a woman that was difficult to deal with.


    This was because from the first time he saw her, she had always been very calm, as if she was a woman that was hard to guess at.


    However, looking at her now, she was completely different from before. Her calmness and calmness was completely gone.


    "Wei Hanshuang, I''ve overestimated you. Even if I win, the current you leaves me with no sense of superiority whatsoever!"


    With that, Hua Mu Jin didn''t stay any longer and led the bamboo out of the cell.


    Behind him, Wei Hanshuang''s heart-wrenching scream sounded.


    "Empress, Pearl''s death has nothing to do with Imperial Concubine Ning, so who was the one to go all out? Pearl is usually a timid person, and interacting with the people at the palace is easy. This servant really can''t think of who could have killed her so viciously. "


    Coming out of the prison, Green Bamboo followed closely by Hua Mujiao''s side. The cowardice she had felt upon seeing Wei Hanshuang soon disappeared.


    "No matter who it is, I will definitely avenge the pearl."


    As the ice-cold words left her mouth, a hint of malice flashed through Hua Mujiao''s black eyes.


    Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, turned around and looked at the green bamboo, and asked: "Wei Hanshuang is already in prison, why are you still so afraid of her? You''re not going to ask me where your brother is? "


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a bitter smile.


    The green bamboo looked at the flower wood hibiscus, reluctantly revealing the reason why it was afraid of Wei Hanshuang.


    "Niangniang, in fact, ever since Ning Fei saved me, I''ve been tormented day after day. The scars I''ve left on my body are all left behind by her torture." In the House of the Left Prime Minister, she has whipped almost every single servant. Even though she was in prison, her methods of torturing her servant girl were something that she would never be able to get rid of. "


    As she said this, the pearl even lifted her sleeve, showing Hua Mujie the many eye-catching whip marks on her arm.


    "Since Empress has agreed to help this servant save little brother, this servant believes in Empress. Naturally, there is no need to ask any further."


    The whip marks on the green bamboo arm made Hua Mu Jin''s heart ache.


    She suddenly felt that perhaps Green Bamboo was the most trustworthy item by her side.


    "Your little brother has already been rescued and is being placed in the general''s manor. One day, take out my command medallion and leave the palace. Go meet him."


    Hearing this, Green Bamboo was overjoyed.


    "Really? Empress, is what you said true? "


    "Yes, it''s true!"


    Because it was too happy, the green bamboo unexpectedly cried tears of joy.


    Then he knelt in front of Hua Mujiao and kowtowed.


    "Empress, thank you. This servant really doesn''t know how to repay Empress. As long as Empress is willing to keep this servant by my side, even if esteemed Empress allows this servant to die, this servant will say nothing."


    Listening to the green bamboo express its center of gravity, Hua Mujiao''s face was somewhat lonely.


    Since she was unable to change the deep-rooted master-servant mentality in the bamboo, she might as well try to adapt to it herself.


    "Get up. I only need your loyalty. I don''t need you to die."


    When Hua Mujiao had just returned to the palace, word had spread that the State of Tianzhao had sent an envoy with the intention of bringing the princess of the State of Tianzhao to Huan Yue for a marriage alliance.


    As Wei Hanshuang had said, this Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Nation was the childhood sweetheart who had been with him for five years when he was the proton of Heaven''s Illustrious Nation.


    But even if this matter were to spread like wildfire, Hua Mu Jin didn''t feel the slightest bit of nervousness. What she needed to do now was to find out who in the palace wanted to harm her, and then get rid of them before they could do anything to her.


    "Today, I went to the Heaven Prison. I asked Wei Hanshuang before, those killers seemed to have nothing to do with her and Prime Minister Zuo."


    In the evening, after finishing his business, he came to the Hibiscus Palace as usual.


    Seeing him take off his outer clothes and preparing to climb onto the bed, Hua Mujiao moved closer to him.


    "I know that if there is any news from Nan Ge''s side, I will have him inform you immediately."


    After getting into bed, Bai Zhan Ke wrapped his arm around Hua Mu Jin''s waist and pressed her close to him.


    Ever since she acknowledged him as her man in front of Bai Zhan Ke, every time she was hugged by Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin''s heart would beat faster.


    Suddenly, he thought of the princess of the State of Heaven whose name had been spread like wildfire by the court, and asked, "Is the princess of the State of Heaven here to be your concubine?"


    The hand around Hua Mujie''s waist moved unnaturally, and Bai Zhan Ke squinted his eyes.


    "Go to sleep!"


    Feeling that Bai Zhan Ke wasn''t very willing to mention the Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Country, Hua Mujiao didn''t continue to question him.


    The next day, Bai Zhan Ke got up early and left for the morning assembly.


    Bai Zhan Ke sat majestically on the dragon throne, and below him were the ministers and officials.


    "Your Majesty, this subject believes that everyone will be killed if Prime Minister Zuo tries to rebel. Not to mention that he has many martial artists in his mansion, just by finding the dragon robe in his mansion, it is sufficient to prove that he already had the intention to rebel. "According to the laws of Huan Yue, nine generations of the clan are to be executed!"


    At this moment, one of the ministers standing at the front stood up and spoke to Bai Zhan Ke respectfully.


    "Your Majesty, this subject agrees."


    Following that, Sir Wen stepped forward to add the words of the Right Prime Minister.


    After that, most of the court officials kneeled on the floor to join in the discussion.


    Even though there were some of the empress dowager''s men amongst them, they knew in their hearts that since the empress dowager had given up on the chess piece of Prime Minister Zuo, there was no need for them to stand out and speak up for him.


    "Your majesty, the crime committed by the Left Prime Minister is a great crime. This subject thinks that we should behead him to make an example for him."


    Lord Wen''s Right Prime Minister was a man of war, and their positions in the court were also very important. With them as the leaders, the other ministers were even more at a loss for words.


    On the other side, Shangguan Yi held a tattered book in her hands. She swept her eyes over all the ministers, the corners of her mouth curving forward.


    He then gave Bai Zhan, who was sitting on the dragon throne, a courteous greeting, and said, "Your Majesty, this subject has something to say."


    "Yes!"


    "Your majesty, when this subject searched the Residence of Prime Minister Zuo, he discovered an account book that records the corruption and bribery of Prime Minister Zuo. Furthermore, several officials of the imperial court are mentioned in this account book."


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished speaking, the entire hall went into an uproar.


    Among them, a few ministers had the same expression and looked nervous.


    "Present."


    Zhang Quan De followed Bai Zhan Ke''s order and handed the account book to Bai Zhan Ke.


    Opening the account book, Bai Zhan Ke''s face became darker and darker.


    He flung the account book in front of the ministers and said coldly, "Lin Aiqing, take a look and see if these are the words of the Prime Minister."


    Lord Lin''s face was somewhat panicked when he was called out. He went up to the floor and picked up the books and pages, flipping through them one by one. When he flipped to the last page, his expression somewhat relaxed.


    "Reporting to the Emperor, these are indeed the words of Prime Minister Zuo."


    Originally, Lord Lin had thought that the account book had a record of his name, which was why he had been called.


    But when he reached the end, his heart sank. His name was not recorded in the book.


    "Right Prime Minister, all officials whose accounts have been recorded must withdraw from their duties and conduct their investigations. No one must be let off the hook!"


    "Your servant obeys the decree!"


    The Right Prime Minister accepted the order and took the account book from Lord Lin.


    At this moment, Lord Wen suddenly stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and said, "Your Majesty, the matter of Prime Minister Zuo cannot be delayed any longer. This subject requests that the emperor grant us permission to execute and monitor the proceedings!"


    "Yes!"


    "Thank you, your majesty!"


    The matter with the Prime Minister had come to an end. Bai Zhan Ke had not only gotten rid of the Prime Minister, he had also gotten the chance to get rid of the other members of the same faction.


    After this incident, the officials of the empress dowager''s faction became much more obedient.


    However, this peace did not last long.


    Today, at the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress ¡­"


    Green Bamboo suddenly ran back from outside in a panic. Something big seemed to have happened, causing her to be unable to calm down.


    "What''s the matter?" What''s the matter?


    "Empress, it''s not good. Your servant heard that the Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Country will arrive in the Imperial City today. The Emperor has already sent General Shangguan to welcome her. His Majesty even arranged a banquet tonight to help the Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Country clean herself."


    After putting down the pastries in her hands, Hua Mujiao looked at the green bamboo with a panicked expression and passed a cup of water to it.


    "Drink some water first. See what''s bothering you, don''t choke on your saliva."


    Hua Mu Jin''s expression was very calm, making the green bamboo even more anxious.


    "Niangniang, at this time, you''re still teasing me?" "This servant heard that this Princess of Heaven''s Radiance came here to reconcile with them, and that she''s the emperor''s childhood sweetheart. She must''ve come to reconcile with them for the sake of becoming the emperor''s concubine. Empress, aren''t you afraid she''ll take the emperor away?"


    In the harem, everyone knew that Hua Mujie was favored by the emperor.


    What kind of princess was this? And she was a childhood sweetheart of Bai Qi. Naturally, many people felt that Hua Mujiao''s sole pet was nearing its end.


    "Your majesty''s concubine, are there not many in the imperial palace? "It''s fine if she''s more or less the same. If she really wants to snatch it, then let her snatch it. What do I have to be afraid of?"


    In Hua Mujie''s heart, she trusted Bai Zhan Ke immensely.


    Forget about a childhood sweetheart, she wasn''t even afraid of her ex-lover.


    "Esteemed Empress, that''s right, but what if, what if the Emperor ¡­"


    "Alright, there''s no such thing as'' just in case ''. I''m hungry, let''s have a meal together."


    The green bamboo wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Hua Mujiao.


    When night was about to fall, the Princess of Tianzhao''s carriage also entered the imperial city. The people seemed to be very interested in the princess and crowded on both sides of the street.


    But in the end, they still could not see the true appearance of this princess.


    "Princess, we''ve arrived at the palace."


    The carriage stopped outside the palace. Shangguan Yi stood next to the carriage, smiling as he led the princess out.


    "So be it. Won''t it be over just by going in?"


    From within the carriage came the melodious yet somewhat unruly voice of the princess.


    With a fake smile, Shangguan Yi pursed her lips. "Go back to the princess. According to Huan Huan''s rules, no carriage is allowed in the palace, so please get off the carriage and enter on foot."

 C100

    As Shangguan Yi''s voice faded, the curtain of the carriage was opened. A woman dressed in foreign clothing walked out of the carriage. Her gaze fell upon Shangguan Yi, her eyes filled with amazement.


    He got off the carriage with the support of a servant and looked at Shangguan Yi carefully.


    "You must be the General Shangguan of the rumors?" "As expected, your face is even more beautiful than a woman''s. This princess is very curious. When you go to the battlefield, will the soldiers think of you as a woman and be bewitched by you?"


    The woman was curious about Shangguan Yi, so she waited with blinking eyes for her answer.


    Shangguan Yi forced a fake smile as she suppressed her anger. She didn''t want to answer the girl, but made a gesture with her hand. "Princess, please ¡­"


    Glancing at Shangguan Yi, the woman pouted and said, "How boring!"


    After which, he followed the guard leading the way and entered the palace.


    "Right, where''s Big Brother Zhan? Where is he? "


    The woman asked Shangguan Yi as she walked, as if she was eager to see Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I invite the princess to accompany the palace maids to the palace hall for a rest. During the banquet, the princess will naturally be able to see the emperor."


    With that said, Shangguan Yi didn''t follow the woman anymore, and instead turned to head towards the direction of the Imperial Study.


    When he arrived at the royal study, Shangguan Yi pushed the door open and activated the "grudge" mode.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, let me tell you, in the future, don''t send me too many of these things. You don''t know how annoying that princess is, she actually said that this general is like a woman, and said that this general will confuse the soldiers. No matter what, she is still a princess, so how could she have the character of a noble princess when she has so much mouth to mouth? "


    Putting down the pen in his hand, Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyes.


    "I even thought that you would like her."


    "Like? "Haha, haha ¡­"


    Shangguan Yi rolled his eyes and glared at Bai Zhan Ke, "Are you joking? Even if I''m the one who likes you, it''s impossible for me to like her. At least, she hasn''t said anything about my appearance. "


    "Pa ¡­"


    The pen in Bai Zhan Ke''s hand was broken.


    "I''m just joking. Don''t get excited. "What''s more, it''s not like you don''t know that she''s my half-sister. I''m just comparing her to make you angry, don''t tell me you still want to beat me up?"


    Shangguan Yi hadn''t expected Bai Zhan Ke to behave like this, so she quickly explained.


    It had to be said, in his eyes, Hua Mujiao had really enchanted her, as if he had only ever thought of her as a woman.


    In his heart, there was a little disappointment.


    "Nangong Qianhua came here for the sake of marriage. We plan to marry you and her so that she can become your wife, the general."


    Shangguan Yi hadn''t expected Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    He had just sat down on the stool when he suddenly stood up again.


    "What?" Make a match for me and... Don''t joke with me, I can''t stand this unruly princess. It''s not like I haven''t heard her rumors before. She''s unruly and willful. You trying to match me with her is harming me! "


    Bai Zhan raised his head and saw Shangguan Yi''s resistance, so he shook his head.


    "Actually, she isn''t as bad as you think. Perhaps if you interact more with her, you might be able to accept her."


    "Come on, don''t have any ideas about me. It''s just that you don''t want to take her as your concubine, right? Furthermore, the two kingdoms had been at loggerheads since the founding of the Huan Yue Country and the Heaven''s Pride Kingdom. For them to send a princess to make peace, it was clear that they had a motive. If you point her to me, I might not agree. "


    Bai Zhan frowned slightly when he heard this.


    Shangguan Yi''s words were exactly what he was thinking.


    "You should know that the empress dowager is a princess of the State of Tianzhao, a cousin of the current king of the State of Tianzhao. I keep having the feeling that this Nangong Qianhua coming over to reconcile has something to do with the empress dowager."


    "I know."


    Taking a deep breath, a look of helplessness appeared on Bai Zhan Ke''s face.


    "When I was a proton in the State of Heaven, she saved me. If possible, I don''t want to involve her in this."


    Shangguan Yi was surprised by the depth of his eyes.


    "You said she saved you?"


    "Right."


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke nod, Shangguan Yi sighed.


    "Complicated, too complicated. I can''t help you anyway. "


    The entrance of Shangguan Qianhua into the Imperial Palace had caused a huge commotion. Many palace maids were discussing this, including the palace maids of the Hibiscus Palace.


    "What are you talking about? "There''s no need to work anymore. What are you all doing here!"


    Looking at the palace maids who had gathered to discuss with each other, the green bamboo was extremely infuriated.


    But hibiscus flowers like a person, should eat and drink, pretend not to see and hear.


    "Esteemed Empress, the Emperor has sent word that you''re to attend the banquet."


    "Alright, I understand."


    Hua Mujie had expected Bai Zhangra to let her in and nodded.


    Seeing the hibiscus flowers feeding the fish in the pond at a leisurely pace, Green Bamboo wanted to say something but hesitated. The words stuck in its throat, unable to leave its mouth.


    She turned her head and glanced at the green bamboo before smiling.


    "Enough, don''t be shy. The sky will soon turn dark. First, go pick your clothes with me. You can''t just embarrass the emperor, can you?"


    After throwing all the remaining fish food in her hand into the pond, Hua Mujie clapped her hands and stood up.


    "Yes, Empress."


    When she heard that Hibiscus vulgaris was going to pick her clothes, her green bamboo face instantly lit up.


    It had to be known that the dress of the hibiscus was always very simple and elegant. She didn''t even glance at the slightly fancy clothes, let alone wear them.


    "Empress, this servant feels that this outfit is pretty good. It''s noble and gorgeous, and it''s the best display of your temperament."


    Seeing the dark purple clothes on Hua Mujiao''s body, Green Bamboo immediately praised him.


    Hua Mu Jin lowered his head and frowned.


    "Go pick out a set of white ones. The color gives me a headache."


    After picking around, Hua Mu Jin finally changed into a set of almost pure white clothes. Other than the embroidery on her skirt and sleeves, there was no other color to be seen.


    Then, Hibiscus Blossom sat down in front of the dressing table and put on a light makeup.


    "Esteemed Empress, you''re really beautiful ¡­"


    When everything was ready, Green Bamboo stood behind Hua Mujiao and couldn''t help praising him.


    "Bastard, hurry up and go over. Don''t let others wait for us in a while, it would be rude of us to do that."


    With a chuckle, Hua Mujie stood up and walked out of the palace.


    The bamboo snapped back to reality and followed closely behind.


    "Empress, this servant doesn''t have a poor mouth. Your dressing today really makes you look like a fairy from the mortal world. Even this servant was stunned."


    Dinner was held in the imperial garden.


    A few of the invited officials had already taken their seats. The envoys from the Heavenly Light Empire and the Princess of the Heavenly Light Empire, Nangong Qianhua, had also come to take their seats.


    Naturally, the empress dowager was present as well, but the concubines of the harem had no permission to attend, except for Hua Mujie, who had been requested to attend by Bai Zhan Ji.


    "The emperor has arrived ¡­"


    Along with the eunuch''s sharp voice, Bai Zhan Yun walked over with a dragon robe, and then landed on the dragon throne.


    "Big brother Zhan ¡­!"


    When Nangong Qian Hua saw the white battle cry, her face was filled with joy as she ran towards the white battle cry.


    "Big brother Zhan, I''ve finally met you, Qian Hua missed you!"


    Nangong Qianhua''s action caused the ministers to sigh.


    From their point of view, this princess'' actions were not only disrespectful to Bai Zhan Ke, who was a Sovereign King, but more so because she didn''t understand the rules!


    Looking at Nangong Qianhua who was standing in front of him, Bai Zhanji''s brows tightened. Then, he gave Zhang Quan De a signal with his eyes.


    Zhang Quan De understood, he stepped forward and respectfully said: "Princess, please take a seat."


    "Who are you? "Why should this princess listen to you ¡­"


    "Imperial Concubine Xi has arrived ¡­"


    Just as Nangong Qian Hua was about to berate Zhang Quan De, she was interrupted by another eunuch.


    As the eunuch''s voice fell, Hua Mujiao''s figure gradually entered the eyes of everyone present.


    She was dressed in white, looking like a fairy as she slowly approached. Her noble aura was exuded step by step. When she arrived in front of Bai Zhan Ke, Hibiscus Blossom gave a bow, the smile on her face captivating the hearts of others.


    "Your consort has come late. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."


    "Jin''er, come over."


    Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand, and in his eyes, there was only Hua Mujiao.


    Laughing lightly, he walked up to Hua Mujiao and pulled her over to his side, sitting down.


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin who sat beside Bai Zhan Ke, anger appeared on Nangong Qian Hua''s face.


    "Big brother Zhan, Qian Hua will sit next to you as well."


    The moment those headstrong words left his mouth, everyone''s gazes turned from Hua Mu Jin to Nangong Qian Hua.


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin sized up the so-called Princess of Heaven''s Illustrious Country, the corner of her mouth brimming with a smile.


    She had to admit that this princess was still very cute. However, she looked rather unruly and willful.


    "Princess Qian Hua, please return to your seat."


    Just as everyone thought that Bai Zhan would scold the princess, the empress dowager who sat down from the right suddenly spoke up.


    She turned her head to glance at the empress dowager before biting her lower lip and returning to her seat.


    "The banquet begins ¡­"


    Following Zhang Quan De''s loud shout, a few dancers walked out and stood on the stage, using their dancing posture to showcase their amazing figures.


    "This princess seems to have deep feelings for you."


    During the banquet, Hua Mu Jin maintained her smile as she watched the dancers on stage. Her lips moved, but she was actually talking to Bai Zhan Ke at the side.


    "I feel that you have even more deep feelings for me than she does."


    Hua Mujiao shot a glance at Bai Zhan from the corner of her eyes, "Shameless."


    "It''s good for you."


    "¡­"


    Caught off guard, these words of love caused Hua Mujie''s cheeks to turn slightly red.


    "Can you be a bit more serious? You have to know that you''re the emperor."


    Hua Mujie tried to cover her embarrassment with her words, but she was unable to escape from Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    "Your injuries should be healed by now. "Tonight, I will go to your Hibiscus Asgard."


    She turned her head around abruptly, looking at Bai Zhan Ke in shock, and the blush on her face became even redder.


    "Who, who said my injury has healed? "I''m not done yet. Yesterday, yesterday, yes, yesterday, I accidentally opened the wound. It still hurts."


    Everyone could see that Hibiscus Blossom was lying, including White War.


    He leaned close to Hua Mu Jin, opened his lips slightly, and revealed an evil smile.


    "Return to the Gesun Hall, I''ll help you take a look."


    The scene of the two bickering and chatting was completely witnessed by Nangong Qianhua.


    She didn''t stop the jealousy on her face.


    "Big brother Zhan ¡­"

 C101

    As she opened her mouth to shout ''Bai Zhan Ke'', Nangong Qian Hua glared fiercely at Hua Mu Jin.


    As he raised his eyes to look at Nangong Qianhua, his face turned cold.


    "Your Majesty, Qian Hua heard that there''s a beautiful concubine called Empress Xi in the imperial harem. It''s said that this Imperial Concubine Xi is proficient in calligraphy and calligraphy. I wonder if she''s the one that belongs to the Emperor? "


    Nangong Qianhua''s sudden change in attitude surprised Shangguan Yi, who had been sitting across from her.


    "What, General Shangguan is interested in this princess?"


    Bai Linyu''s voice drifted over from his side.


    Shangguan Yi turned to Bai Lingyu with a smile. "A woman who isn''t as good-looking as this general doesn''t interest this general."


    "Princess, you are flattering me. I am only slightly knowledgeable in the art of zither, chess and painting, and not proficient in it."


    With just a glance, Hua Mujiao could tell that this Nangong Qianhua did not like her.


    "Empress, there is no need to be modest. Qian Hua also has some understanding of the zither. I wonder if Empress is willing to give Qian Hua pointers at this banquet?"


    Hearing this, the smile on Hua Mujie''s mouth grew thicker.


    It was clear that Nangong Qianhua wanted to compete with her. Naturally, she could not refuse when she was in front of the crowd of ministers.


    "Since the princess wants it, why not?"


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    Provoking Hua Mujiao with a glance, he ordered the maidservant beside him: "Go, bring this princess'' guqin over."


    "Yes, Princess."


    Seeing Nangong Qian Hua''s confident gaze, Hua Mu Jin shook her head and sighed.


    "If you don''t want to, you don''t have to bother with her."


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin sighing, Bai Zhan Ke said in a soft voice.


    "Not willing? You''re thinking too much. I haven''t played the zither in a long time, so I''ll use this opportunity to flex my fingers. If I don''t get old enough, wouldn''t it waste my tuition fees? "


    Bai Zhan Ke revealed a puzzled expression.


    "Tuition fee?"


    When she accidentally said the word ''tuition'', Hua Mu Jin didn''t know how to explain the meaning of that word to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "You won''t understand. I''m too lazy to explain myself to you. Let''s watch this confident princess perform first."


    Nangong Qianhua''s zither was brought over by the maid. She went up onto the stage and chased down the dancers. Then, someone brought over a chair and a zither stand for the zither.


    "Your majesty the emperor, Thousandflower has made a fool of himself."


    As his voice faded, his fingers caressed the strings of his zither, causing a beautiful sound to enter everyone''s ears. The song had come to an end, and everyone''s opinion of this princess had changed.


    "Alright ¡­"


    When the zither music ended, the entire audience burst into applause and applause.


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao was frowning slightly. She had to admit that this princess'' zither arts were really good. If she was asked to play a tune similar to hers, she would definitely lose.


    However, the music in her head came from the 21st century.


    "Fight ¡­"


    "Princess'' zither music is indeed outstanding. I wonder if you would be willing to lend me your zither?"


    As soon as Nangong Qian Hua opened her mouth, Hua Mu Jin took the initiative to speak.


    On his face, there was reluctance.


    However, due to the presence of Bai Zhan Ke, Nangong Qian Hua still nodded her head. "Empress, please."


    Standing up, Hua Mu Jin walked lightly onto the stage and gracefully sat down. She smiled at Bai Zhan Ke as she placed both hands on her zither.


    Her slender fingers touched the strings of the zither. Hua Mujie lightly played it and tried the rhythm of the zither.


    Her actions of testing the zither seemed to the eyes of the others to be that she didn''t know how to play.


    But in the next second, the hibiscus blossom strings fluctuated, and the melodious sound seemed to pierce through the night sky, extremely beautiful.


    Following that, the zither vibrated. Hua Mu Jin''s lips moved, and she actually started to play and sing.


    "When will the moon be bright? Ask the blue sky of the wine. I wonder what season it will be ¡­"


    The sound of the zither, mixed with the flower, wood, and hibiscus'' clear voice that was like spring water, touched the eardrums of everyone present.


    "People have their sorrows and joys, and the moon has its blues and blurs. This is a difficult matter to accomplish in the ancient times. I wish people can live long and long, and we can share everything within a thousand miles ¡­"


    When the hibiscus was done playing, the entire imperial garden seemed to have been put to rest. Other than the rustling of the leaves in the breeze, no other sound could be heard.


    One song, stunning the four.


    "Your majesty, chenqie is finished."


    As she walked up to Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao''s lips curled up in a smile. Her words pulled everyone back to reality.


    "Beautiful, this is truly beautiful. The sound of the zither is beautiful and the song is beautiful. Even a fairy descended to the mortal world. This subject has no regrets in his life that I was able to hear this song of the Empress''s!"


    Right next to Hua Mujiao, Sir Wen suddenly stood up from his seat, his tone filled with endless admiration for Hua Mujiao.


    Following his applause, the other ministers also stood up to applaud.


    Master Wen''s words were meant to praise Hibiscus vulgaris, but his words made Bai Zhan Ke''s face darken.


    Sensing the cold air coming from Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao turned to look at him.


    Then he reached out his hand and held Bai Zhan Ke''s hand tightly.


    "I am the one who has been humiliated. The melody of the princess'' zither is truly wonderful. I am ashamed of myself." In the future, I would like to ask the princess to give me some pointers on her zither arts. "


    At this moment, on Nangong Qianhua''s face, other than defeat, there was also hatred and resentment towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Competing with Hua Mu Jin in zither arts, she wanted to humiliate Hua Mu Jin in front of everyone, but she didn''t expect that she would ruthlessly slap herself in the face.


    "Is the Empress'' words humiliating Qian Hua?"


    Lifting her eyes, she met Hua Mu Jin''s gaze. Nangong Qian Hua''s eyes were filled with hatred.


    "Why would the princess think that? I am only speaking the truth. I have no intention to humiliate you, Princess. "


    To Nangong Qianhua''s praise, Hibiscus Blossom''s praise came from the bottom of her heart.


    She knew very well that her zither arts were inferior to Nangong Qianhua''s. The reason why she had won the applause was only because the tune she played was something that no one had ever heard before. Thus, she felt that it was very fresh and pleasant to listen to.


    However, Nangong Qianhua''s attitude caused her to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "A loss is a loss. Is there a need to be so sarcastic?"


    "It seems that the princess has misunderstood me, but I am too lazy to explain."


    Hua Mujie had always been someone else''s attitude towards her, so she was the person who treated others the same way.


    Since this princess didn''t like her, there was no need for her to smile at her.


    "That''s right, the princess'' zither is indeed a good zither, but this zither''s second string is a bit loose. I don''t know if the princess has noticed, but it''s best to find someone to tune it so that it doesn''t disrupt the rhythm of the zither."


    Hua Mujiao''s words could be considered to have ruthlessly slapped Nangong Qian Hua once again.


    This zither was a precious treasure of hers. She didn''t even notice that the strings of the zither were slightly loose, whereas Hua Mujiao only played it once before discovering that the zither strings were loose.


    "Of course, Thousand Flowers knows that you have troubled yourself, Mistress Prison!"


    "Seems like I spoke too much."


    Hua Mujie knew that she and this Princess of the State of Heaven had formed a relationship.


    Puckering her lips, Hua Mujiao suddenly turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke and said, "Your majesty, chenqie is a little tired. I hope Your Majesty will allow chenqie to take her leave first."


    Seemingly unwilling to stay any longer, Hua Mujiao requested for Bai Zhan Que to leave first.


    "Alright." Bai Zhan Ke nodded in agreement before instructing Zhang Quan De, "Zhang Quan De, escort Imperial Concubine Xi back to the palace."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    When Hibiscus vulgaris left, the entire banquet seemed to lose its important color, somewhat gloomy.


    Even the enchanting dance of the dancers could no longer attract the attention of the crowd.


    Not long after Hua Mujiao left, the white feathers on the lower seat also disappeared without a trace.


    "Eunuch Zhang, go back to the emperor''s side. I know the way, there''s no need for you to send me off."


    Halfway through, Hua Mujie stopped walking and indicated for Zhang Quan De to return.


    "This ¡­"


    Looking at the hibiscus flower, Zhang Quan De had a difficult expression on his face.


    "There''s no need for all this. You''re the emperor''s personal eunuch, so you should naturally serve the emperor. The palace isn''t too far away, so it''s safer for you to return and serve the emperor as soon as possible."


    "Then servant will take his leave."


    "Go."


    Seeing Zhang Quan De walk far away, Hua Mujiao found a pavilion and sat down.


    "Empress, your performance tonight was too outstanding. After singing that song, this servant was almost unable to retrieve my soul."


    Seeing Zhang Quan De walk far away, Green Bamboo stood beside Hua Mu Jin with a face full of pride.


    Shaking her head, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh.


    He then told Green Bamboo, "Green Bamboo, go back to the palace first. I want to be alone for a while."


    "Empress, it is already late at night. It is not safe for you to be alone."


    The green bamboo was worried about Hua Mujiao, and naturally didn''t want to leave.


    She also noticed that Hua Mujiao seemed to be thinking about something, which made her even more worried.


    "Is it safe? Since the moment I entered this palace, when have I ever been safe? "


    Ye Zichen smiled wryly, while Hua Mujiao''s words contained a sense of self-mockery.


    "Esteemed Empress, that''s right, but you still have the emperor. The emperor treats you well, and even this servant is very envious." In this palace, there has never been a consort who was so doted on by the emperor. "


    In order to let Hua Mujiao perk up, Green Bamboo had directly brought out the White Battlefield.


    However, her words made Hua Mu Jin sink into deep thought.


    "Alright, you can go back first. Leave me alone for a while."


    In the end, Green Bamboo obeyed and left.


    After confirming her feelings for Bai Zhan Ke, she started to worry again. If she were to leave this world one day, she would definitely leave some scars on Bai Zhan Ke, and she would also leave with regrets.


    "What, even fairies that have descended to the mortal realm have something on their minds?"


    A voice suddenly sounded from behind him. Hua Mujiao abruptly stood up and turned around to glare at the man.


    "Bai Lingyu, this is the harem, a place that men are forbidden to enter!"


    With a faint smile, Bai Ling Yu took two steps forward, and Hibiscus of Desire approached even closer.


    "It looks like you dislike This King more and more. This King suddenly regrets that I should not have sent you into this palace. Instead, I should have placed you in my palace. "


    As he spoke, Bai Linyu extended her hand to touch Mu Jin''s cheek.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Raising her hand to open Bai Linyu''s, Hua Mujin sneered.


    "Regret? Even if you don''t send me into the palace, I will have my own way to enter. Even if I don''t enter the palace, I will never become a woman from White Feather Palace! "

 C102

    In the beginning, Hua Mu Jin didn''t have any good impression of Bai Ling Yu.


    Although he didn''t interact much with her, but from contact with her again and again, he understood her true nature.


    "Is that so? Your thoughts are the exact opposite of This King''s. This King feels that you will become This King''s woman in the end! "


    "If you take another step forward, don''t blame me for being impolite!"


    Seeing the white feathers slowly closing in on her, Hua Mujie showed her disgust.


    He subconsciously operated his martial arts.


    "You''re being impolite? How can you be so rude? This King would like to give it a try. "


    As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Linyu suddenly stretched out her hand and wrapped her arms around Hua Mujiao''s waist, pulling her close to herself.


    He kicked, raised his knee, and hit Bai Linyu''s stomach with his knee.


    Bai Ling Yu didn''t expect Hua Mu Jin to act like this. His stomach hurt, causing his face to darken.


    Hua Mujiao took advantage of Bai Lingyu''s pain to dodge away from his body.


    "Serves you right!"


    After swearing in a low voice, Hua Mujiao turned around to return to the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    Just as she took two steps, Bai Linyu appeared in front of her in a flash and quickly pressed down on her acupoints.


    Hua Mu Jin could no longer move.


    "That strike of yours was really ruthless. However, the more ruthless you are, the more This King will like you. "


    As he said this, Bai Linyu picked up Hua Mu Jin and placed her on the stone table within the pavilion.


    "Tonight, your melody has completely hooked this king''s soul. You have to bear this responsibility, or else this king will be restless all day."


    His large hand slid across the hibiscus fragrans'' tender and smooth cheeks.


    Hua Mujie wanted to open her mouth to speak, but found that she was unable to utter a single word.


    Bai Linyu''s eyes were filled with hatred, but she pretended as if she didn''t see it at all. She carefully admired her beautiful face and graceful figure.


    "Jin''er, what''s so good about him? Besides being the emperor, he has nothing good about him. As the Emperor, he has to be restrained by the Queen Mother at all times. Do you think that you will live a good life by following him? "


    Bai Linyu said this one sentence after another, but didn''t receive a reply from Hua Mu Jin.


    And he didn''t need her to reply.


    "It doesn''t matter. This King will be able to get rid of him soon. At that time, you will be This King''s woman!"


    Possessing her body, Bai Ling Yu touched her lips to Hua Mu Jin''s.


    The scent of her body made him kiss her if he wasn''t satisfied.


    Hands, unconsciously began to undress the flower hibiscus.


    Hua Mujiao clenched her teeth as her eyes fiercely stared at the man lying on top of her body. If she could move, she would definitely stab him in the heart without mercy!


    "Empress, it''s late at night. This servant will go get you a set of clothes."


    The voice of the green bamboo came from afar.


    Bai Ling Yu frowned and left Hua Mu Jin''s body. The corner of his mouth slightly raised as he leaned close to Hua Mu Jin''s ear and whispered, "Jin''er, you''re this king''s, you can''t escape."


    After he finished speaking, Bai Linyu undid Hua Mujiao''s acupoints and disappeared without a trace.


    "Bai Lingyu, I''m not done with you!"


    After getting down from the stone table, Hua Mu Jin stood up and cursed in a low voice.


    She didn''t dare to think about it. If the bamboo hadn''t turned around, would she have been killed by Bai Linyu ¡­


    "Empress, what''s wrong?"


    He took his coat and walked over. Seeing Hua Mujie''s face filled with anger, the green bamboo didn''t know what to do.


    "It''s nothing, I got bitten by a dog."


    He turned around and headed back to the Hibiscus Temple.


    "Dog?" In this palace, where did this dog come from? "


    Puzzled, Green Bamboo followed closely behind.


    After the dinner, Bai Zhan Ke really came to the Hibiscus Hibiscus Palace of Flowers and Hibiscus.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, teach me the acupoint to reconcile."


    As soon as he stepped into the palace, Hua Mujie stepped in front of him and raised his head, looking at him with incomparable seriousness.


    "Why do you suddenly want to learn acupuncture points?"


    "Don''t ask, you have to teach me anyway. "Besides, I want to learn as soon as possible. You can start teaching tonight, and if you don''t, I''ll go to Luo Chen or Nan Ge. If you don''t, I can also go to Shangguan Yi."


    Hua Mu Jin''s strangeness made Bai Zhan Ke suddenly realize something.


    Ye Zichen frowned and asked.


    "What happened?"


    "Aiya, don''t ask anymore. One sentence, you should teach it or not!"


    Hua Mujie knew that if Bai Zhan Ke knew that Bai Lingyu had repeatedly pointed her acupoints at her to eat her tofu, he would definitely explode in anger. As for the consequences, she didn''t dare imagine it.


    "If you want to learn, I''ll teach you. But from now on, you are not allowed to hide anything from me! "


    Hearing that Bai Zhan Ke was willing to teach her, Hua Mu Jin quickly nodded.


    After that, Bai Zhan Ke began to explain the acupuncture points on a person''s body to Hua Mujiao. The acupuncture points on a person''s body, including the mute acupuncture points, the Baihui acupoints, and the human acupoints, would all be explained in detail.


    Hua Mujiao listened seriously, wishing she could immediately memorize all of the acupuncture points.


    "Why don''t you let me try?"


    When Bai Zhan Ke''s explanation was more or less done, Hua Mujiao had the urge to give it a try.


    "When clearing acupuncture points, moving the energy within the body to the fingers doesn''t mean that you have to remember the acupuncture points and then learn the clearing of acupuncture points."


    With regards to Hua Mujie''s eager look, Bai Zhan Ke could only helplessly shake his head. The next second, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand and pressed on Bai Zhan Ke''s acupoint.


    "How is it? Are you frozen? "


    Blinking her eyes, Hua Mujiao looked at Bai Zhan Ke expectantly. After a long while, he didn''t show any reaction, nor did he say anything.


    "Did I succeed?"


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke didn''t move, Hua Mujiao waved his hand in front of his eyes.


    "I''m such a genius, I actually learned it so quickly."


    Proudly praising herself, Hua Mujie laughed extremely happily.


    She had always thought that this acupuncture point was something difficult to learn, but she never expected that the first time she tried it, she would actually succeed.


    Hua Mujiao was in a state of ecstasy. Seeing Bai Zhan Kui''s acupoint being hit, the corners of her lips curled up slightly, and she raised her eyebrows at Bai Zhan Kui.


    "How is it? The feeling of having someone point out his acupuncture points was not pleasant, right? "Now you should know the pain of having my acupoints pierced by you. This is a rare opportunity, I must properly take care of you!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao leaned closer to him, and after looking through Bai Zhan Ke from head to toe, she decisively moved behind him, and started to make plans for his hair.


    "Do you know what a beautiful girl is? I feel that if you dress up and comb your hair, you''ll definitely be a cosplay figure. "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin seemed to be preparing to release the hair that was tied up by Bai Zhan. However, just as she placed her hand on the hairband, her wrist was caught.


    "Weren''t you locked in place?"


    "You want to disguise me as a woman?"


    Although he didn''t know what Hua Mujiao meant by ''cosplay'', he did not understand half of what she meant by ''beautiful girl''.


    Surprised by the sudden turn of the voice, Hua Mu Jin''s slightly opened mouth shut.


    "Hehe, no, no. How can I dress you up as a woman? I am, just ¡­" Her brain suddenly short circuited, and Hua Mujie was unable to find an excuse.


    After thinking for a long time, he then laughed, "That, I just wanted to provoke you. I wanted to see if you were truly poked or just pretending to be lying to me. "Hur hur, right?"


    Hua Mujie''s explanation sounded somewhat far-fetched to Bai Zhan Ke.


    He stood up and wrapped his arm around her slender waist, then carried her to the bed.


    "You won''t be angry from embarrassment, will you? "I was just joking with you, I really didn''t ¡­"


    Before he could finish his words, Hua Mujiao had already laid her down on the bed, her entire body pressed down beneath him.


    "Take off your clothes."


    "Huh?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s unexpected words caused Hua Mujiao''s eyes to widen.


    "Or should I help you take it off?"


    Caution placed his hand on his chest, Hua Mu Jin''s body shrunk, and her face reddened slightly.


    "You, what are you trying to do?"


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a devilish smile.


    Bai Zhan rubbed Hua Mu Jin''s nose, then softly said, "Let me see your wound, what do you think I want to do?"


    Look at the wound?


    She misunderstood Bai Zhan Ke''s meaning, and Hua Mujiao''s face turned even redder.


    Ye Zichen glared at him fiercely, then turned his head to the side.


    "I thought you were going to beat me up and eat me. Stop looking at my wounds, they are already healed. I''m tired, sleep!"


    He reached out his hand to push the White Battlefield from his body, but no matter how hard Hua Mujiao tried, the White Battlefield had no intention of going down.


    "You ate?" Your suggestion is not bad. "


    "¡­"


    Seeing them begin to untie her clothes, Hibiscus was speechless.


    She would never have thought that she''d actually tricked herself.


    "Don''t touch it, I was lying to you just now, my injury hasn''t healed yet. The imperial physician said that I''m not suitable for intense exercise, it''ll drag down my wound like this."


    Feeling the warmth of her hands on her body, Hua Mujiao subconsciously wanted to press her hands down and caress her body.


    In the end, Bai Zhan Ke was able to control her hand.


    "Since it''s not done yet, I must take a look."


    The two had been in a stalemate for a long time, but in the end, not a single piece of Hua Mu Jin''s clothes remained.


    Looking at the various scars on Hua Mujie''s body, Bai Zhan Ke frowned slightly.


    "Jin''er, in the future, I won''t let you get injured again."


    With a sincere promise, Hua Mu Jin''s heart warmed.


    "Why are you being so sentimental? Give me the blanket, you''ve already seen everything."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin was about to pull on the quilt, but she was stopped by Bai Zhan.


    "Haven''t I seen every part of you before?" "Hrm?"


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s magnetic voice pierced through Hua Mujiao''s heart, especially that thick nasal voice at the end, it was simply amazing.


    Closing her eyes, Hibiscus vulgaris was extremely embarrassed.


    She suddenly felt that Bai Zhan Ke''s usually ice-cold face was like a completely different person in this bed. Words that were slightly more unpleasant to hear could only be described as sullen!


    In the end, the flower hibiscus was still eaten and wiped dry by the White Battle Cake. Only when she was completely exhausted did the White War Cake let her go to sleep.


    The next day, when Hua Mu Jin woke up, it was already late in the morning.


    "Empress, you''re awake?"


    The moment he opened his eyes, he heard Green Bamboo''s voice.


    As she tilted her head to take a look, Hua Mujiao was about to get up. However, the moment she sat up, she felt as if someone had pulled out her tendons, causing her back and waist to ache ¡­


    "Empress, if you are still tired, you can rest. When the Emperor left, he specially ordered this servant to let you sleep more. "

 C103

    Lowering her head, Hua Mujie looked at her naked body under the cup, and a blush appeared on her face.


    Beside him, the smile on Green Bamboo''s face also changed.


    "Stupid girl, what are you laughing at? Hurry up and get me my clothes. Are you going to let me get naked?"


    She glared at the green bamboo with embarrassment and annoyance. At this moment, Hua Mujiao wished she could find a hole to hide in.


    She suddenly felt that the worst thing in the ancient era was the woman who had become the emperor in the imperial palace. If that imperial concubine was favored by the emperor, the news would spread throughout the imperial palace and everyone would know about it.


    Although those consorts were eager for others to know that they had gained the favor, she was different.


    Being tossed around by a man would only embarrass her to death.


    After putting on her clothes, Hua Mu Jin was sitting at the table eating when a eunuch ran in.


    "Empress, Princess Qian Hua of the State of Tianzhao requests an audience."


    Nangong Qianhua?


    "What is she doing here?"


    "This princess has come several times in the morning, but she was always stopped by this servant. If the Empress is not willing to see it, someone can just tell her. "


    Beside him, Green Bamboo seemed to dislike Nangong Qianhua very much.


    With a slight frown, Hua Mu Jin tilted her head and looked at the green bamboo.


    "Why do I feel like you don''t like her? Did she offend you? "


    Green bamboo face showed unhappiness, but still respectfully replied to the flower hibiscus words.


    "She came to snatch the emperor from the Empress. It''s normal that this servant doesn''t like her." "Moreover, when she arrived earlier this morning, this servant had already told her that esteemed wangfei still hasn''t woken up, but she insisted on barging in. This servant had even stopped her from doing so, and nearly gave her a few slaps."


    A hint of anger appeared on his face.


    He looked at the two sides of Green Bamboo''s cheeks and asked, "Did she hit you?"


    "No, Vice Commander Luo went on a patrol at that time and stopped him."


    At the mention of Luo Chen, a young girl''s bashfulness was revealed on Green Bamboo''s face.


    "It''s fine as long as you don''t fight, but how do I feel about that? You seem to have a good impression of Luo Chen, don''t you?"


    The hibiscus directly pointed it out, causing the green bamboo''s face to immediately turn red like an apple.


    "Empress!"


    Pursing her lips into a smile, Mu Jin didn''t continue teasing the green bamboo.


    He turned around and ordered the eunuch, "Go and invite the princess in."


    "Yes sir!"


    "Qian Hua greets esteemed wangfei Xi."


    After entering the palace, Nangong Qian Hua respectfully bowed towards Hua Mu Jin. Her respectful gesture caused Hua Mu Jin to be even more surprised.


    "Princess, no need to be so courteous. Please take a seat."


    "Thank you, esteemed Empress."


    After walking to the side and sitting down, Nangong Qian Hua smiled as she looked at Hua Mu Jin. She then said, "Last night''s banquet, Qian Hua was a little willful. I hope that you won''t bicker with her."


    With a faint smile, Hua Mujiao was extremely curious as to why Nangong Qianhua would suddenly change his attitude towards her by 180 degrees.


    She felt that there was something fishy going on here.


    "I do not remember that the princess has any willfulness. May I know for what reason has the princess come here today? "


    "Yesterday, the Empress played and sang a song that she really liked, so she came presumptuously to request the Empress to teach her. Would the Empress be willing?"


    Nangong Qian Hua said it straightforwardly, but from her expression, Hua Mu Jin could tell that she didn''t want to learn it that much.


    Her goal might not be here.


    "If the princess really likes it, how could I refuse?"


    "Then Thousandflower will first thank the Empress. After the wedding, if the Empress ever gets free, send someone to tell her that the Thousand Flowers are taking the zither and asking the Empress for advice."


    A big wedding?


    After a moment, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin''s expression had changed, the corner of Nangong Qian Hua''s mouth curled up into a smile.


    "That''s right, the Empress left early last night and still doesn''t know about this matter. Then let Qian Hua tell the Empress."


    She raised her eyes to look at Nangong Qianhua. Hua Mujiao finally knew the reason why she was here.


    "Yesterday at the banquet, the emperor had already promised Tian Guang and Huan Yue that he would marry each other, and the emperor has given Qian Hua the title of imperial concubine. Once the auspicious day has been chosen, the ceremony will be held."


    Imperial Consort? Consort Bestowal Ceremony?


    Hua Mujie sneered in his heart as he listened.


    When she was bestowed the title of an imperial concubine, there seemed to have been only a single imperial edict. She hadn''t even heard of ceremonies or anything like that.


    "Is that so? Then I shall congratulate the princess first. "


    Calming down, Hua Mu Jin smiled sweetly.


    Since this princess was here to show off her strength, she didn''t want to be seen as a joke.


    "Actually, Qian Hua didn''t care that much about this Consort Seal ceremony. Qian Hua is a princess of the State of Heaven, so according to the rules, a marriage ceremony must be held. Furthermore, this marriage ceremony must be conducted in the form of a great wedding. "


    As Nangong Qian Hua spoke, she didn''t forget to look at Hua Mu Jin''s expression.


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s calm and composed expression, he felt slightly unhappy in his heart.


    "Princess has a very high status; naturally, it is arranged in the form of a grand marriage. It seems like I still have to prepare a congratulatory gift. In the future, when the princess becomes your consort, her position will be above mine. I should use this opportunity to curry favor with the princess. "


    The reason why Nangong Qian Hua came to the Gesun Hall was to use this news to provoke Hua Mu Jin. However, she didn''t expect that not only was Hua Mu Jin very calm, she was even joking with her.


    "I dare not ask, Princess ¡­" "Ouch ¡­"


    Just as she was about to open her mouth to say something, Hua Mujiao suddenly cried out in pain. She sat up straight and reached out to pinch her waist.


    Seeing this, Green Bamboo hurriedly asked, "Empress, are you okay?"


    "It''s nothing, just my back pain."


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly said she had a backache. Green Bamboo was stunned for a moment, but soon understood what she meant.


    He squatted down so that Hua Mu Jin would gently massage her waist.


    "When the emperor left for the morning assembly today, he even instructed the servant to tell the Empress that you were tired last night and to not let anyone disturb the Empress. If the Empress still feels any pain, she should go lie down on her bed first, and the servant should call the imperial physician."


    This reaction of the green bamboo made Hua Mu Jin secretly feel good.


    Out of the corner of his eyes, he looked at Nangong Qianhua.


    As expected, his smiling face had already turned dark.


    "Since Your Highness is not feeling well, then Qian Hua will not disturb you any longer. Qian Hua will be leaving now."


    "Then I''ll take my leave, Princess."


    When Nangong Qianhua left, a trace of disdain appeared on the green bamboo face.


    Then she turned to Hua Mujiao and asked, "Empress, was your servant very quick to react just now? Look at how infuriated she was, her face turned black."


    Helplessly shaking her head, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh.


    "You, I really don''t know how to say hello. Do you think I''m pretending? "Your master really has a low back pain. Hurry up and give me a good massage."


    "Oh!"


    The pain in her waist wasn''t because Hua Mujiao was faking it, but because she truly felt pain in her waist.


    It was just that Green Bamboo had misunderstood her meaning.


    However, Nangong Qianhua did not come here for nothing. When she said that she was going to have a big marriage with Bai Zhan, Hua Mu Jin was extremely angry and jealous in her heart.


    Even if this result was within her expectations.


    When night fell, Bai Zhan Chen finished taking care of everything and came to the Hibiscus Courtyard, but was rejected by Hua Mu Jin at the door.


    "Why are you here? Aren''t you going to marry that princess? Go and accompany that princess of yours. It''s best if you don''t come to this Gui Xi Palace from now on. "


    Separated by the door, Hua Mu Jin sat in the room, angry.


    "Jin''er, open the door."


    Outside the door, Bai Zhan stood with a helpless look on his face.


    "I won''t!"


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao finally understood why the female lead couldn''t accept that the male owner had a wife and concubine.


    Because the times were different, their thoughts were different.


    In the hearts of modern people, monogamy was deeply ingrained. It was just like ancient slavery. It was also ingrained in the hearts of humans.


    "Jin''er, be good and open the door."


    "If you say you can''t open it, then you can''t open it. Go wherever you want to go. I''m going to sleep, so don''t disturb my rest."


    Standing up, Hua Mujie walked over to the bed and laid down, pulling up the blanket to cover her whole body.


    For a long time, there was no more sound of Bai Zhan Ke.


    A small head peeked out of the blanket, and Hua Mujiao''s gaze shifted towards the door.


    "Who are you? Do you really think you can just leave like that?" "Could it be that you don''t know how to coax ¡­"


    "Boom ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mujie was about to complain in a low voice, the door was violently kicked open.


    The tall figure of Bai Zhan Ke appeared outside the door.


    Staring at Bai Zhan Ke in astonishment, she saw him walk towards her step by step. Hua Mujiao immediately sat up from the bed.


    "What are you doing? I told you not to come in, why did you kick the door shut?" It was fortunate that the door was of good quality. If the door wasn''t broken by your kick and the door was locked, wouldn''t you have entered through the window? And you have to break in the door, not a bandit. "


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t leave, but Hua Mujiao actually felt a little happy inside.


    "If the people who broke in were bandits, then what was the person who entered through the window? Thief? "


    He walked to the side of the bed and sat down. Bai Zhan Ke then stretched out his hand and placed it on Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    "Move your hand away, I''m too lazy to bullshit with you. I''m going to sleep, don''t disturb me."


    Hua Mujie angrily lay back down. The blanket was over her head and her face could not be seen.


    With a sigh, Bai Zhan Ke''s hand stopped in the air.


    After a long while, he opened his mouth and asked, "Have you heard about the wedding?"


    "Yeah, yeah, I heard about it. Don''t emphasize it again, just listen."


    Hibiscus Blossom didn''t want to show her face. Her voice came from under the quilt, and Bai Zhan Ke could clearly hear her displeasure.


    "This matter has a reason, I will explain it to you in the future." If you want to sleep, don''t cover your head and get sick easily. "


    "Explain what!"


    Sitting up abruptly, Hua Mujiao glared at Bai Zhan Ke, gritting her teeth in anger.


    "Jin''er, listen to me, don''t be angry."


    "Hmph ¡­"


    She turned her head to the side and snorted. In truth, in her heart, when she had broken through the door, she already didn''t feel angry at all.


    At this moment, he appeared very angry and angry, but he was just trying to stir himself up from his anger by fighting for nothing.


    However, she suddenly realized that this white battle was not going to cause any trouble.


    "Aiya, never mind. Just let it be like this. Anyway, this is within my expectations."


    Since Bai Zhan Ke wouldn''t coax people, Hua Mujiao didn''t have any more hopes.


    As he spoke, he raised his eyes to look at the white battleship, his expression extremely serious.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, there are some things I need to make clear to you, you are the noble ruler of a country and should have three thousand beauties in your harem, but I, Hua Mu Jin, am not the kind of woman to share a husband with others. I can tolerate your countless consorts, but I am the only one in your heart."

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    Hua Mujiao understood that she could not force a king''s harem to have no concubine, even if she had to let down those women who lived in the harem, she still wanted to fight for nothing but her man.


    "If you ever fall in love with another person, remember to tell me. I will leave you and never pester you again. Do you understand?"


    When Hua Mujie mentioned the word "leave," Bai Zhan Ke''s face sank.


    He held onto the flower and hibiscus, speaking in a low voice.


    "I will never allow you to leave. I am yours, and you must belong to me alone!"


    "Yes."


    Smiling knowingly, Hua Mujie stretched out her hand and held Bai Zhan Ke.


    Sometimes, a single word from the other party could cause others to unconditionally trust him.


    "Still angry?"


    Pursing her lips, Hua Mu Jin shook her head.


    "On the fifteenth of the next month, I am invited to the Southern Kingdom to participate in the Southern Kingdom''s National Ceremony. At that time, you can accompany me there."


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth, and Hua Mu Jin frowned slightly.


    Southern Kingdom?


    She seemed to have heard of it somewhere.


    After thinking carefully, Hua Mu Jin suddenly remembered and asked in a hurry, "Nan Guo, is it the country that produces blood coral like Nan Ge said?"


    "Right."


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke nod, Hua Mu Jin was extremely excited.


    "Really? So, I can investigate my parents'' Blood Coral? "The Southern Kingdom sounds like a great place to be. Moreover, NanGe seems to have said that the Southern Kingdom is close to the sea. When that time comes, I''ll have to go to the coast and have a good look."


    It had been almost a year since she came to this foreign world. Other than often sneaking out when she was in Shang Shu Manor, she spent almost all of her time in the palace.


    Furthermore, this otherworldly place was something she yearned for.


    Time passed quickly.


    In the blink of an eye, it was the day that Nangong Qianhua was bestowed the title of Consort.


    It was as Nangong Qianhua had said. Although it was a ceremony to seal the concubine, it was held according to the terms of the grand marriage. Red lanterns hung high in the harem, beaming with joy.


    The palace that Nangong Qianhua was living in was the same Zhao He Palace that Xia Ha Xue was living in before, but because of the matter of Nangong Qian Hua being the imperial concubine, they changed Zhao He Palace to Zhao He Palace.


    Before she had even been conferred the title of imperial concubine, Nangong Qianhua had already been flattered by the concubines of the various palaces.


    The flower hibiscus became the most talked about person in many palaces.


    "Princess, you are so beautiful today."


    Inside a palace in the imperial palace, Nangong Qianhua was sitting in front of a dressing table, allowing the servants to dress her up.


    Her blood-red wedding dress was extremely eye-catching.


    "This princess has waited for this day for ten years. It wasn''t easy for me to convince my father to come and marry her. If I want to marry, this princess will marry my big brother Zhan in all glory."


    Nangong Qianhua pursed her lips as she looked at herself in the bronze mirror.


    At the side, a female servant inserted the last hairpin into Nangong Qianhua''s bun.


    "The princess has a very deep affection for the emperor. Tonight, the princess will become one of his servants, and there will be plenty of time in the future. One day, the emperor will be moved by the princess and fall in love with her."


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua''s eyes suddenly sunk. She had a strange expression on her face.


    The servant girl seemed to have noticed that something was amiss and signaled the rest of the people behind her to withdraw.


    "Peony, if royal father knew that I have violated him, would he start a war between the two countries?"


    Squatting down, she caressed Nangong Qian Hua''s hand and tried to persuade her.


    "Princess, please be at ease. It''s your wedding today, put aside these matters. It won''t be too late to think about it in the future. Besides, this is only the beginning. Didn''t the Empress Dowager not come looking for you yet? "As long as the empress dowager doesn''t move, Princess, you can just peacefully make the emperor''s Imperial Consort your concubine."


    The words'' Paoji ''made Nangong Qianhua feel a lot more at ease.


    After taking in a deep breath and exhaling it, a smile appeared on Nangong Qianhua''s face once again.


    "You''re right. This princess will first be the concubine of Big Brother Zhan in peace. Don''t think about anything else, the more you think about it, the more agitated I become."


    "This is the princess that this servant knows." She stood up and took the big red cap from the side and held it.


    "Princess, the bridal sedan that came to pick you up should be arriving soon. This servant will cover your head first."


    Seeing Nangong Qianhua nod her head, Peony used a red veil to cover her head.


    Not long after, the bridal sedan chair came to pick up Nangong Qianhua and bring her to Zhao He Palace.


    Although it was a grand wedding ceremony, there was no feast at all. It was as if the wedding had taken place.


    However, this was already sufficient for Nangong Qianhua.


    In addition, her consort ceremony was something that the other consorts couldn''t ask for.


    Within Zhao He Palace, Nangong Qian Hua was sitting on the edge of the bed, quietly waiting for the arrival of the White Battlefield.


    "Creak ¡­"


    When she heard the sound of the door being pushed open, Nangong Qianhua instantly tensed up. Her hands began to tremble slightly.


    "Princess, this servant has come to announce the decree. Princess, please lift up your head and step forward to listen to the decree."


    The eunuch''s sharp voice rang out. Nangong Qianhua widened her eyes in fear as she tore off the veil covering her head. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu


    Outside the door stood Zhang Quan De, not the white warrior she longed for.


    "Proclamation? What decree? Where is the emperor? Where''s my big brother Zhan? "


    After standing up and walking to the entrance, Nangong Qianhua angrily asked Zhang Quan De.


    Zhang Quan De''s face looked a little awkward, but he was also in a bit of a dilemma.


    "Reporting to the princess and the emperor''s whereabouts, this servant cannot casually speak of it. This servant has only come here on the orders of the emperor and is here to announce the decree."


    Narrowing her eyes, Nangong Qianhua bit her lips and coldly asked, "Announce what decree!"


    "Princess, please accept this decree."


    Holding the bright yellow imperial edict, Zhang Quan De saw Nangong Qian Hua slowly kneel down and spread out the imperial edict, and began to read it out loud.


    "In accordance with the wishes of the heavens, the emperor decrees: The Princess of Heaven''s Radiance, Nangong Qianhua, is graceful and virtuous, is dignified and elegant, is intelligent and intelligent in nature, and will be bestowed with an official title of imperial concubine in the future. Here I come!"


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, please accept the decree."


    As Zhang Quan De''s voice faded, Nangong Qian Hua extended her hand and received the bright yellow imperial edict from Zhang Quan De.


    "The Empress'' decree has been accepted, so this servant will take his leave first."


    After kneeling on the ground for a long time, Nangong Qianhua was unable to get up.


    As he looked at the words written on the imperial edict, his eyes began to ache and tear up.


    "Princess, are you alright?"


    After Zhang Quan De left, Peony who was waiting outside walked over, and helped Nan Gong Qian Hua up.


    "Hoh, on the day of the grand marriage, he actually only sent eunuchs to announce the decree. This princess has waited bitterly for ten years for this peony. Could it be that I was waiting for him to disappear on the night of his wedding? "


    Tears rolled down his eyes and burned his cheeks.


    When she saw Nangong Qianhua crying, she felt endless pain for him.


    After helping her sit inside the hall, he advised, "Princess, don''t be sad. Your majesty is always busy. Perhaps he was delayed by some matter. Who knows, maybe his majesty will come later."


    "If that''s really the case, then this princess is not an unreasonable person. I''ve waited ten years for this day, but why hasn''t he shown himself? Am I so boring to him? I''m so fed up with it that I''m not willing to see it! "


    "Princess, the emperor ¡­"


    "Enough. Stop talking. Leave. Leave this princess alone for a while."


    Paoyao was ready to open her mouth to persuade her again, but she was stopped by Nangong Qianhua. In the end, she still decided to leave.


    At this time, on the other side, at the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    Hua Mu Jin sat in the pavilion, looking up at the night sky, her face somewhat lonely.


    "Empress, it''s late at night. The sky is cold, so be careful."


    To the side, Green Bamboo watched the hibiscus, somewhat worried.


    "How can it be cold in the middle of the summer? Don''t worry, I''m fine. Go in first, I''ll sit for a while."


    Although Hua Mujie really believed in Bai Zhan, but her man was currently spending the night with a woman, so she couldn''t help but feel a little uncomfortable in her heart.


    "Then this servant will go and get a coat for you so that you won''t catch a cold."


    Shaking his head, the bamboo turned around and walked into the palace.


    As soon as she had taken her coat, one foot on the threshold of the palace, she saw the figure of a white warrior not far away.


    "The Emperor ¡­"


    Green Bamboo was about to kneel down and bow in panic, but he was stopped by Bai Zhan Ke''s raised hand.


    Walking forward to take off the outer garment in her hands, she gazed at the flower wood hibiscus in the pavilion not far away.


    Afterwards, he slowly walked over and draped the outer garment over Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "Green Bamboo, do you think that he has already gone through the marriage ceremony with Nangong Qianhua?"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t turn around, thinking that the green bamboo had brought the outer garment, so she asked. What she didn''t know was that the person standing behind her right now was Bai Zhan Ke.


    After a while, she didn''t hear the green bamboo''s reply. Hua Mujie''s lips twitched.


    "Forget it, I better not think about it. The more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I feel."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin prepared to return to the palace to rest.


    However, the moment she turned around, she was stunned as she looked at the man standing there with a faint smile, unable to believe it.


    "You, you ¡­"


    "Why, are you unwilling to see me?"


    After sizing up Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao was still extremely surprised by his appearance.


    "No, why are you here? Shouldn''t you be at Zhao He Palace?" Why are you here? "


    Looking at the astonished Hibiscus vulgaris, Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand and caressed her head.


    "On the side of Zhao He Palace, I ordered Zhang Quan De to go and announce the order. "I''ve come to you after reviewing the memorial."


    "¡­"


    For a time, Hua Mu Jin was somewhat speechless.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s unexpected appearance had indeed surprised and delighted her. However, in her mind, she thought of Nangong Qian Hua''s face.


    She asked, "This ceremony was originally in the form of a grand marriage. If you leave her at Zhao He Palace tonight, it will arouse criticism. What are you going to do next? "


    She couldn''t push her man to another woman.


    However, as a woman, although the other party was ordinary, she also felt that such an ending was rather bleak.


    "I have my own ways to deal with it, you don''t have to worry."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke was extremely confident, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips and smiled at him.


    "Mm, I believe you. It''s just that she''s a princess after all. If this were to happen, her pride would definitely be thwarted. Since you married her ¡­ It''s better to reduce the damage done to her. "


    "Since she chose to enter the harem, she has made all the preparations."


    Looking at the white battleship, Hua Mujiao kept feeling that there was something strange on his face, but he couldn''t say it out loud.


    "Go back to your room, don''t catch a cold."


    In the end, Bai Zhan Ke still ended up in the palace.


    On the second day, the news spread like wildfire. Nangong Qianhua was left out in the cold, and not only did the emperor not go to Zhao He Hall to greet her as husband and wife, he even stayed in the palace.

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    At this moment, Nangong Qianhua became the laughing stock of the palace maids.


    As for those insane words, they were heard by Nangong Qianhua.


    "Why, why!"


    At Zhao He Palace, Nangong Qian Hua knocked the table full of breakfast onto the ground. Her entire body was filled with anger and resentment.


    "Princess, be careful not to hurt your hand."


    On one side, Peony watched worriedly, but did not dare to step forward.


    "I don''t understand. Besides Princess Xixi who has the face of a fox spirit, what else could possibly compare to me? In terms of status, I don''t know how much more respected she is, but on what basis can she fight with me over my big brother?! "


    Nangong Qian Hua''s hatred for Hua Mu Jin only increased significantly.


    At this moment, she even wished that Hua Mu Jin could die immediately in order to dispel the hatred in her heart.


    "Princess, please calm your anger. The words of the people in the palace might not be true."


    "What''s not true? If there''s no wind or waves, then there''s no way she can win. I think she did it on purpose, and relied on Big Brother Zhan''s love and kindness, and wanted everyone to see me become a joke! "


    The people from the palace who were kneeling within the palace hall were all so frightened that they started to tremble.


    The first day she became an Imperial Consort, she became a joke in the Imperial Palace. Nangong Qian Hua attributed all of this to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Peony, go, to the Hibiscus Palace! I would like to see what kind of fox charm she''s using! "


    At the same time, within the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    Inside the hall, Mu Qiu sat by the side as he drank a mouthful of tea. "I say, Elder Sister Jin, you''ve really put some weight on that princess. This morning, everyone in the palace was spreading the news about her."


    On the Imperial Consort''s chair, Hua Mu Jin felt a little helpless.


    She hadn''t expected that this matter would become so serious.


    "I didn''t plan on giving her any face, I didn''t even expect for the emperor to come to our palace yesterday. Besides, I have a feeling that this is going a bit too far. "


    Although the words of the palace maid were difficult to handle in this palace, they were all spoken in secret. If this was spoken in public, then someone must have given the order.


    "This matter is indeed a bit suspicious. It should be because there is someone in the harem who dislikes that princess and you are the target." The enmity between you and that princess can be considered to have been formed. "


    Although Mu Qiu''s words made sense, Hua Mu Jin still felt that something was off, but she couldn''t pinpoint exactly what was wrong.


    "Then let it be. The conflict between her and I was decided at the banquet."


    "Hey, Big Sister Jin, you should be a bit more careful. Within this imperial harem, there are quite a few people who view you as a thorn in their side. In the future when you travel, you must be careful with your meals. "


    Mu Qiu couldn''t help but worry for Hua Mu Jin. One had to know that the empress dowager had countless imperial concubines, but the emperor was the only one who doted on Mu Jin.


    There were plenty of people who were jealous of her.


    The methods of these concubines were all extremely vicious. They were all afraid that if they weren''t careful that day, Hua Mu Jin would be tricked.


    "We''ll deal with it when it''s time, we''ll deal with it when it''s time."


    "Imperial Concubine Yi has arrived ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, the eunuch''s voice came from outside.


    "I really don''t know. Just say it. Big Sister Jin Jin, I think she probably came to find you to interrogate you."


    As he spoke, Mu Qiu stood up.


    As for Hua Mu Jin, she got down from the imperial concubine''s chair and stood side by side with Mu Qiu.


    "So what? Who''s afraid of who?"


    "This concubine pays her respects to Imperial Consort Yi and is extremely blessed to Imperial Consort Yi."


    When Nangong Qian Hua walked into the palace, Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu bowed at the same time.


    Staring angrily at Hua Mu Jin, she walked up to her and asked. Nangong Qian Hua''s eyes were filled with hatred towards her.


    "Hua Mujiao, you''re really good. You made me the laughingstock of the entire palace in one night. Are you satisfied?"


    Nangong Qian Hua paced back and forth in front of Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu. She didn''t intend to let them get up.


    Her direct question made Hua Mujiao frown slightly.


    "Where did Imperial Concubine Yi come from?"


    Raising her head, Hua Mu Jin met Nangong Qian Hua''s gaze.


    "Hmph ¡­" Sneering coldly, Nangong Qianhua retorted, "What do you mean by that? I would like to ask you, just how did I offend you?


    "Imperial Consort Yi, I think you''ve misunderstood. Big Sister Jin Jin has always been a very obedient person. She rarely walks with other concubines, so how could she possibly make an enemy out of Imperial Concubine Yi?"


    Mu Qiu couldn''t stand Nangong Qian Hua''s overbearing attitude any longer, so he spoke up to speak up for Hua Mujiao.


    Nangong Qianhua coldly glanced at Mu Qiu with disgust in her eyes.


    "Who do you think you are? When did it even become your turn to interrupt when I was talking!"


    Nan Gong Qian Hua scolded Mu Qiu harshly, making Hua Mu Jin''s heart feel uncomfortable.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, even though your status is higher than ours, you still need to pay attention to your words. This is the Gesun Palace, not Zhao He Palace!"


    Mu Qiu had a direct personality to begin with. When he was scolded by Nangong Qianhua, he directly went to get revenge.


    Mu Qiu''s words infuriated Nangong Qianhua.


    "You even know that my position is higher than yours? This time, the Japanese palace will teach you the rules of the palace! "


    After saying that, Nangong Qian Hua raised her hand and struck out towards Mu Qiu.


    Nangong Qian Hua already had a grudge in her heart. In addition to Mu Qiu''s disrespect towards her, she was even more enraged now.


    She raised her hand to slap Mu Qiu, but before her hand could land on Mu Qiu''s face, it was grabbed by the wrist.


    "Senior Concubine Yi, please show mercy."


    With a raise of her eyes, Hua Mu Jin looked at Nangong Qian Hua coldly, and the hand that was grabbing her wrist tightened slightly.


    "Flower Hibiscus, what do you mean? Could it be that I''ll have to obtain your approval to teach a concubine a lesson? "


    After shaking off Hua Mu Jin''s hand, Nangong Qian Hua glared at Hua Mu Jin and questioned him.


    Originally, Hua Mujiao felt some pity for this woman. However, the moment she reached out her hand towards Mu Qiu, all of her sympathy vanished.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, your status is esteemed and your position is of a higher class. I naturally don''t have anything to do with you teaching your consort a lesson, nor do I dare to do so. However, before you teach someone a lesson, I want you to first check out where you are. "


    With a sneer, Nangong Qian Hua took two steps back. Then, she looked to her left and right at the palace hall and asked coldly.


    "What is it? Could it be that Imperial Concubine Xi has arranged for someone in this palace to make a move against me? "


    It was obvious that Nangong Qianhua had misunderstood the meaning behind Hua Mujiao''s words.


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin smiled with an indifferent expression.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi really knows how to joke around. You have a noble identity, how could I dare to lay my hands on you? It''s just that I have an unwritten rule that no one is allowed to enter or leave without my permission. Of course, this includes you, Imperial Concubine Yi! "


    Because of Xia Ha Xue and the empress dowager, Bai Zhan Ke had previously ordered that other than Mu Qiu, only the palace maids were able to enter and exit the palace.


    "What a joke, in this palace, there is no place that I can''t go! "You''re just a lowly concubine, do you really think you''re the empress? Do you think I have to ask you for permission to go in and out of your crappy palace?"


    Nangong Qian Hua hadn''t been in the Huan Yue Country for long, so she naturally didn''t know about this.


    She only thought that Hibiscus Blossom was saying this to show her that she was favored.


    Nangong Qian Hua''s words became more and more presumptuous, and Hua Mu Jin felt very uncomfortable in her heart.


    "If Imperial Concubine Yi doesn''t believe me, you can go over to the emperor and ask him. This rule of Hibiscus Palace was passed down by the emperor." I am not feeling well today, so Imperial Concubine Yi, please go back. "


    With that, Hua Mujiao shouted towards the outside of the hall, "Men, send off an Imperial Consort for me!"


    With that, a young eunuch and a green bamboo walked in from outside the hall.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, please ¡­"


    The green bamboo extended its hand and made a gesture of invitation toward Nangong Qianhua.


    Seeing how both Green Bamboo and the little eunuch were disrespectful and disrespectful to her, Nangong Qianyin instantly became furious.


    He turned around and walked to the side of Green Bamboo. Then, he lifted his leg and kicked the Green Bamboo to the ground.


    "Who do you think you are? Do you think a lowly slave like you would dare to be disrespectful to me!"


    Green Bamboo was kicked to the ground, his face full of grievance.


    When Hua Mu Jin, who was standing to the side, saw that Nangong Qian Hua had kicked the green bamboo, his face immediately turned completely black.


    Seeing that Nangong Qianhua was about to attack the green bamboo again, Hua Mujiao moved in a flash to block in front of the green bamboo. With a gentle hook, Nangong Qianhua lost her balance and sat down on the ground.


    "Hua Mujiao, you, you actually dared to kick me?"


    Seated on the ground, Nangong Qian Hua pointed at Hua Mu Jin in anger.


    "Princess, are you alright?" When Peony saw her master fall to the ground, she went forward to help her up. With a turn of her eyes, she met with Hibiscus vulgaris.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi sure has guts to dare to lay a hand on the imperial concubine. Is there really no law in Huan Yue''s imperial harem?"


    After sizing up the peony, Hua Mujiao drew a line at the corner of her mouth.


    Taking two steps forward, he raised his hand and slapped Peony''s face.


    "A mere maid, when did it become your turn to criticize me?"


    When Hua Mu Jin suddenly made his move, Nangong Qian Hua and Xiao Yuan were both stunned.


    The hand that was supporting Nangong Qian Hua clenched into a fist as he glared at Hua Mu Jin. He wanted to attack Hua Mu Jin.


    "Good, Flower Hibiscus, good job! You have to look at the owner when you hit the dog. Are you really scolding my maid in front of me?


    Feeling pained for the peony being beaten up, Nangong Qianhua was extremely enraged.


    "Today''s matter will not end with you!" With that, Nangong Qianhua suddenly shouted towards the outside, "Men, invite the emperor and empress dowager over. Today, I want to see if you can still act so arrogantly in front of the empress dowager and the emperor!"


    Nangong Qian Hua knew that she wouldn''t be able to get anything cheap from Hua Mu Jin.


    For the moment, she could only embarrass Hibiscus Blossom by bringing in the White Battlefield and the Empress Dowager.


    "I don''t care who you want to invite to uphold justice for you, but I don''t welcome you as an Imperial Concubine Yi. I hope that Imperial Concubine Yi can leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, don''t blame me for chasing her away."


    Nan Gong Qian Hua''s threat was completely ineffective against Hua Mu Jin.


    "You ¡­"


    From Nangong Qianhua''s point of view, Hua Mu Jin was arrogant to the point that she seemed to be completely lawless.


    As the imperial concubine, she had actually suffered a setback here at Hua Mu Jin''s place, and her hatred for Hua Mu Jin had reached its peak.


    "By the way, remind Imperial Concubine Yi that your dog will be biting me today. I don''t know who she will bite from now on, but if she bites the emperor, it won''t be as simple as slapping the emperor''s face." As she looked at the peony, a strange light appeared in Hua Mujiao''s eyes.


    After saying that, he gave the order loudly to the outside, "Men, see the guests out!"

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    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the people entering the hall were no longer servants of the palace, but guards.


    In the end, Nangong Qianhua was sent out by the guards.


    Looking at the furious Nangong Qianhua who could not be blamed for leaving, Mu Qiu stood at the side and shook his head.


    "Everyone says that this princess is unruly and willful, in my opinion, she is more arrogant and despotic. Just like this, I don''t know how long she''ll be able to stay in the harem. "


    After helping the green bamboo up from the ground, Hua Mu Jin didn''t answer Mu Qiu first, but asked if the green bamboo was alright.


    Seeing Green Bamboo shake his head, he walked towards Mu Qiu.


    "How long she can stay in this harem is not our concern. Stay away from her. "


    Hua Mu Jin wasn''t worried about her, she was afraid that Nangong Qian Hua would find trouble with Mu Qiu because of what had happened today.


    Walking to a chair and sitting down, Mu Qiushan sipped a mouthful of tea with a puzzled expression on his face.


    He raised his head and looked at Hua Mujiao. "There''s something I find rather strange. After all, the empress dowager is the princess'' aunt, but after coming to the Huan Yue Country for the princess, I haven''t seen the empress dowager call her in person yet?"


    Actually, Mu Qiu''s doubts were something that Hua Mujiao cared more about.


    The empress dowager was originally a princess of the State of Tianzhao in the past, so she was now the emperor''s younger cousin. Nangong Qianhua and the empress dowager were also related to each other through marriage.


    "Who knows? Let''s not talk about her. You shouldn''t go back for lunch. Stay here and eat with me."


    "That''s true. The more she says it, the more her heart gets stuffed. I won''t be accompanying you for lunch. Enjoy it yourself, I''ll be going back first. "


    Mu Qiu stood up and prepared to leave.


    She raised her eyes to look at Mu Qiu as he slowly walked out of the palace before Hua Mu Jin suddenly called out to her.


    "Mu Qiu, are you still in contact with him?"


    Hearing this, Mu Qiu''s body stiffened, his expression flustered.


    With a heavy heart, she turned around and pulled out a smile as she looked at Hua Mu Jin.


    "Don''t worry about me, I have a thorough understanding of who he is. You handle your matters first. Remember what I told you. You have to be more careful when you travel, don''t let anyone take advantage of you."


    "Alright."


    Mu Qiu''s expression couldn''t fool Hua Mu Jin.


    She subconsciously felt that Mu Qiu should still be in contact with the empress dowager''s guards.


    However, since Mu Qiu wasn''t willing to talk to her, she couldn''t say much.


    The more Nangong Qianhua thought about it, the more she felt like she couldn''t take it anymore. Since she was young, she had never suffered such humiliation before.


    To the side, seeing that Nangong Qianhua''s face was filled with anger, Peony asked with concern, "Princess, did you fall down somewhere just now?"


    "I didn''t fall, but I was slapped in the face a few times. Who does Mu Jin think she is? So what if she gets pampered? My position is higher than hers, but she actually rode on my head. I can''t take this lying down no matter what. "


    Peony somewhat sorrowfully lowered her head. In her heart, she too wanted to fight for Nangong Qianhua.


    "Princess, you haven''t suffered any grievances since you were young. You''ve come to Huan Yue not long ago, but this Imperial Concubine Xi has treated you so badly that this servant couldn''t stand it anymore. Princess, why don''t you find the emperor to judge?"


    After hearing what the peony said, Nangong Qianhua felt even more wronged.


    "These words of yours are a reminder to me. No matter how much Big Brother Zhan dotes on her, we can''t just let her mess around in the harem. For my concubine to make a move against my imperial concubine is a huge taboo. I don''t believe that Big Brother Zhan will still protect her. "


    After saying that, Nangong Qian Hua, who was originally heading back to Zhao He Palace, turned to head to Bai Zhan Ke''s Heartrest Palace.


    However, she did not see the ghost of a smile at the corner of her mouth when she said she was going to look for Bai Zhan.


    After arriving at the Heart Nurturing Palace, Nangong Qianhua was once again refused entry.


    "Empress, the emperor really isn''t in the palace. Please go back."


    Seeing the eunuchs who had stopped her, Nangong Qianhua was extremely enraged.


    "Since you said that the emperor isn''t here, then tell me, where is the emperor?"


    "This... Empress, this servant truly doesn''t know where the emperor is. "Might as well go to the great hall or imperial garden and take a look. Perhaps we might be able to find the emperor."


    Seeing that the eunuch did not seem to be lying, Nangong Qian Hua stretched her neck and looked at the tightly shut doors of the Heartbreak Palace before turning around to lead Peony and the rest away.


    Walking to the Imperial Garden, Nangong Qian Hua looked around for the figure of Bai Zhan Ke, but there wasn''t even a shadow of him.


    At the side, Peony suddenly spoke up. "Princess, this servant feels that the emperor should be in the imperial study right now. Should we go take a look?"


    "Imperial study?"


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua frowned.


    "The imperial study is a forbidden area. Even if I went there, I wouldn''t be able to see the emperor."


    The imperial study was a place where generations of emperors reviewed and memorized petitions to handle government affairs. There was a rule in the Imperial Palace that no imperial concubine was allowed to enter, so Nangong Qianhua was naturally aware of this rule.


    "Princess, you were just checking to see if the Emperor was here. You didn''t say you wanted to go in, so it''s not a big deal."


    Seeing that Nangong Qianhua was hesitating, Peony tried to persuade her.


    Unable to endure the persuasion of the peony, Nangong Qianhua really wanted to fight against Bai Qi. In the end, she still headed towards the Imperial Study.


    At this moment, in the imperial study.


    "Shangguan Yi, take a look at this memorial."


    Behind the table, Bai Zhan Ke handed the memorial to Shangguan Yi.


    Taking the memorial, Shangguan Yi examined it carefully before frowning, "It''s a drought in Pingyang. Didn''t you send someone to deliver the food for the disaster?" How can there be another report that the drought has not been resolved? "


    Looking at the memorial, Shangguan Yi was filled with curiosity.


    "The food for the disaster was sent, but it''s hard to say if it actually reached the mouths of the people."


    With a raised eyebrow, Shangguan Yi understood the meaning behind Bai Zhan Zhuo''s words.


    "Are you saying that someone was greedy and fed the food to the dogs?"


    "Right."


    Shangguan Yi''s dogs referred to the corrupt officials who had violated the law. These few thousand pounds of food, if the officials really coveted it, it was no small matter.


    "These corrupt officials are really lawless. They even dare to covet the food that is saved by the people, and they aren''t afraid of the wrath of the heavens."


    Divine retribution?


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up as he sneered.


    He turned to Shangguan Yi. "What do you think of Assistant Minister Lin''s character?"


    "Vice Minister Lin, I feel that he is still quite upright. At the very least, he is fair and honest to the commoners. "Do you think we should send him to Pingyang to investigate the matter of the grain corruption?"


    Bai Zhan nodded his head in affirmation of Shangguan Yi''s words.


    "I feel that his position as an official can be considered pure and honest. There are very few ministers in the court who can do something like this."


    "If you want to promote him, just say so. I also think it''s feasible. Send him to Pingyang to investigate, we can also probe if he has the qualifications to be promoted."


    "Someone, pass on the message, Vice Minister Lin."


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished her sentence, Bai Zhan Ke issued an order to the door of the study.


    Outside, the voice of the eunuch Zhang Quan De could be heard.


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    Inside the room, Bai Zhan Ke continued to inspect Zhou Zhang, while Shangguan Yi walked to the side and sat down, leisurely sipping her tea.


    Before long, Shangguan Yi raised her head at the noise outside.


    "Just tell me if the emperor is inside or not. Where did all this nonsense come from?"


    Outside the Imperial Study, Nangong Qian Hua was berating Zhang Quan De.


    "Empress, the imperial study is a forbidden area, and concubines are not allowed inside. It doesn''t matter if the emperor is here or not. Empress, you are not allowed to enter.


    Zhang Quan De respectfully bent his body as he tried to persuade her. However, in his heart, he was somewhat annoyed with Nangong Qian Hua.


    No matter what, he was still the emperor''s personal eunuch, the head eunuch of the imperial palace. The other concubines treated him courteously, but Nangong Qianhua kept scolding him, causing him to feel very uncomfortable.


    "What''s the matter with you? Even if I wanted to confirm whether or not the emperor was inside, what''s the meaning of your attitude towards me? "


    Zhang Quan De''s words had angered Nangong Qian Hua.


    In her opinion, a servant was a servant, so he should listen to his master and answer whatever questions he asked.


    "Empress, please don''t make things difficult for this servant. Empress, please go back."


    "You ¡­"


    Inside the imperial study, Shangguan Yi heard Nangong Qianhua''s voice and sighed, shaking his head.


    "Look, that princess consort of yours actually asked you to find her royal study. Don''t you want to go out and take a look?"


    His eyebrows were raised, and Shangguan Yi''s words were meant to tease Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Someone will send her away, no need to look."


    Nangong Qian Hua''s voice came from outside the door. Bai Zhan Ke did not even raise his head as though he hadn''t heard anything. Instead, he was seriously reviewing his memorial.


    Shaking his head, Shangguan Yi disagreed with Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    "I don''t think so. Didn''t you hear, did she even scold Zhang Quan De? It seems like she won''t let you off until she sees you. "


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned.


    "Zhang Quan De, let her in."


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhan Ke in surprise, disbelief written all over her face.


    "You want to see her in the royal study?" "Are you sure?" Shangguan Yi asked, but upon seeing that Bai Zhan Yun had not spoken for a long time, he confirmed his suspicions.


    Soon after, he said, "Alright, she can be considered to be the second woman after Hua Mu Jin to enter this royal study. I''ll hide first, you handle it yourself."


    With that, Shangguan Yi got up and went to hide behind the bookshelves.


    Outside the door, when Bai Zhan Ke''s voice reached his ears, Zhang Quan De''s face showed a little surprise, but he still moved away.


    After that, she walked to the door of the Imperial Study and pushed it open.


    Peony wanted to follow him in, but was stopped by Zhang Quan De.


    "Big brother Zhan, you''ve finally seen me."


    After entering the Imperial Study, Nangong Qian Hua looked at the simple display in the Imperial Study. Then, her gaze landed on Bai Zhan Ke.


    "What is it?"


    Seeing Nangong Qian Hua walk in, Bai Zhan Kui kept his memorial and looked at her coldly.


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s question, Nangong Qianhua''s face revealed an expression of grievance.


    He approached Bai Zhan Ke and began to wail about how he had been taught a lesson by Hibiscus Blossom in the Hibiscus Palace.


    Qian Hua was given the title of imperial concubine on the first day. Not only did she not come to pay her respects to Qian Hua, Qian Hua originally wanted to go take a look at the Gui Xi Palace, but not only was she disrespectful to Qian Hua, she even beat Qian Hua up. Big brother Zhan, you must uphold justice for Qian Hua. "


    Nangong Qian Hua did not finish her sentence. She was accusing Hua Mu Jin of something.


    Hearing the words'' flower hibiscus'' from Nangong Qian Hua, Bai Zhan Ke''s face changed.


    With a low and cold voice, he said, "We have given the order that she doesn''t need to pay respects to anyone."

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    "¡­"


    The words of Bai Zhan Ke could be considered as a heavy blow to Nangong Qian Hua.


    She did not expect Bai Zhan Ke to say that.


    He was slightly aggrieved in his heart.


    "Even if Big Bro Zhan has issued an order, there''s no need for her to take care of it. However, Big Bro Zhan, you can''t protect her when she makes a move against a thousand flowers." After all, the position of Thousand Blossom was higher than her. Even if you pampered her, she shouldn''t break the rules of the harem and climb onto the head of the Thousand Flower. "


    "We''ve even issued an order, without her permission, no one is allowed to enter or leave the Hibiscus Temple!"


    The cold words that came out of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth caused Nangong Qian Hua''s heart to turn cold by more than half.


    The grievance in his heart transformed into rage.


    "Big brother Zhan, she''s so good, why are you pampering her so much? You even went to her Hibiscus Palace for the wedding yesterday. Do you really have the heart to make Qian Hua the joke of the entire Imperial Palace? "


    Tears welled up in his eyes. He had come to find Bai Zhan Ke and ask her to help him, but he never expected Bai Zhan Ke to speak up for Hua Mu Jin.


    "Stop messing around. We still have matters to take care of. Get out."


    "Big brother Zhan, you ¡­"


    Tears rolled down her face. Nangong Qianhua''s heart was filled with endless hatred towards Hua Mu Jin.


    "Big brother Zhan, you''ve changed. You clearly said that you would be good to Qian Hua." That year, Qian Hua had risked her life to block a sword attack for you, and she almost lost her life on the spot. "Because of that strike, the thousand flowers will still ¡­"


    The more she said it, the more wronged Nangong Qianhua became. Unable to stop her tears from streaming down her face.


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned and squinted his eyes. He was a bit disgusted.


    "Servants, send Imperial Consort Yi back to Zhao He Palace."


    Since he wasn''t willing to speak any further with Nangong Qian Hua, Bai Zhan Ke immediately ordered his men to send her back.


    "Big brother Zhan, because of you, Qian Hua can be considered a cripple for the rest of her life. You can''t treat me like this."


    The attitude of Bai Zhan Ke caused Nangong Qian Hua to almost go crazy.


    "From now on, don''t go to the Hibiscus Courtyard, and don''t provoke her."


    Seeing that Zhang Quan De wanted to invite her out, the hatred in Nangong Qian Hua''s heart was shifted once again to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Ho ¡­ Big Brother Zhan, because if you said you would treat Qian Hua well, Qian Hua would wait ten years for you. You treat me like this without any guilt in your heart?"


    Nangong Qianhua was invited out of the royal study, and her hatred for him deepened.


    When the door of the royal study was closed, Shangguan Yi walked out from behind the bookshelves, looking at the white war cry with a meaningful look.


    "So I heard something that I shouldn''t have heard?" Tell me, what''s with that ''cripple for life'' she spoke of? "


    Shangguan Yi had always been curious about Bai Zhan Ke.


    And most of the time, even if he didn''t ask, Bai Zhan Ke would still tell him.


    Only, he mentioned very little about his five years as a proton in the Skylaurel Kingdom.


    "Her legs aren''t as healthy as you think."


    "What?"


    The words that came out of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth completely stunned Shangguan Yi.


    That was because the way he saw it, Nangong Qianhua had never displayed any sort of reaction when she was walking. As such, how could she possibly not be healthy?


    On the other side, after leaving the Imperial Study, Nangong Qian Lai cried as she walked. Finally, she found a pavilion in the Imperial Garden and sat down.


    "Princess, don''t cry anymore. Although this servant doesn''t know what happened, this servant will feel sorry for you if you cry like this."


    Wiping the tears for Shangguan Chui, his face was full of heartache.


    "Cry, can I not cry? Big brother Zhan was completely enchanted by that seductive woman, Hua Mujiao. I don''t understand, what''s so good about her? Why does it seem like everyone is protecting her. Since young, I have never suffered such injustice. "


    "Princess, this servant understands that you have been wronged, but you cannot be angered by her into a muddle." Your status is high, and your position is above hers. In the future, there will be plenty of ways to take care of her, don''t you think? "


    After persuading Nangong Qianhua, a peculiar expression appeared on Paojiao''s face.


    Then, he continued, "Princess, have you forgotten that there is someone else in the harem that can help you make decisions?"


    When she stopped crying, Nangong Qianhua raised her head to look at Peony and asked, "Who?"


    "Oh empress dowager, the empress dowager is your aunt, and also someone with great authority in the harem. If you go find the empress dowager, I''m sure the empress dowager will make the decision for you."


    When the empress dowager was brought out by the peony, Nangong Qianhua was a little hesitant.


    She clearly knew what it meant to take the initiative to look for the empress dowager.


    "Even though the empress dowager has a high position of authority, if I go find her, wouldn''t that mean I''ve listened to my father and colluded with the empress dowager? If big brother Zhan were to know about this, he would definitely hate me. "


    "Princess, there''s no need to worry. You''re just looking for the empress dowager to uphold justice for you. It''s not for any other reason." Besides, didn''t no one know of the Emperor''s orders? As long as this servant doesn''t say anything, only the princess and empress dowager are aware, aren''t they? "


    With a frown, Nangong Qianhua stared straight at Peony. He wanted to see what she had on her face.


    However, the result made her disappointed.


    "Peony, why do I feel that you''re acting so weird today? It seems like you really want me to go find the empress dowager."


    Nangong Qianhua was unable to contain herself and directly asked.


    Hearing these words, Peony immediately kneeled on the ground and explained.


    "Princess, you''ve misunderstood me. I''ve been by your side for so many years, but I''ve never seen you suffer so much. I just feel that in this Huan Yue Country, it''s not like in the Tian Guang Country, Princess still needs someone to support her justice."


    Peony explained, her voice choked, almost to the point of crying.


    "Alright, get up. I didn''t say anything."


    Reaching out to help the peony, Nangong Qianhua carefully thought about what she had said.


    "However, what you said isn''t unreasonable. In the eyes of others, I''m related to the empress dowager. Even if I were to look for her, other people wouldn''t be able to say much."


    "Princess is wise."


    Feeling helpless, Nangong Qianhua still went to the empress dowager''s side.


    At this moment, the empress dowager was lying on the chaise longue of the Dew Palace, letting the palace maids knead her legs.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, Imperial Consort Yi wishes to see you."


    At this moment, the eunuch walked into the palace and reported respectfully.


    The empress dowager''s lips quirked into a smile. "Announcement."


    "Yes."


    Slowly walking into the Dew Palace, Nangong Qianhua respectfully bowed towards the empress dowager. "Qian Hua pays her respects to the empress dowager. May she have a good life."


    She raised her hand and stopped the palace maid who was kneading her legs. The empress dowager sat up and waggled her hand at Nangong Qian.


    "Qian Hua, come over here and let This Dowager have a good look."


    "Yes."


    She stood up and walked over with a smile on her face.


    The empress dowager stretched out her hand and grabbed onto Nangong Qianhua''s hand, her face full of love and love. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu


    "Your appearance is somewhat similar to your royal father. This one did not even have you when I left the State of Heaven''s Light. Now that I have met you, I feel a bit closer to you. "


    "It''s been almost thirty years since the empress dowager left Tianzhao City. At that time, the mufei of Thousand Flowers has yet to enter the palace, so even when Thousand Flowers sees the empress dowager, she feels very close to her."


    In front of the empress dowager, Nangong Qianhua tried her best to act docile and obedient.


    "Good child, come, sit by my side."


    Hearing the empress dowager''s words, Nangong Qianhua sat down next to her.


    Because of Emperor Tianzhao, before meeting with the empress dowager, Nangong Qianhua had always been afraid of her.


    But now, the Empress Dowager''s kindness made her feel at ease.


    "Are you used to living in this palace? If there is anything lacking, remember to send someone to tell This Dowager that This Dowager will send someone to prepare it for you. Also, don''t call me empress dowager. Call me aunt, and I''ll be kind to you too. "


    "Yes, too, Aunt."


    At this moment, Nangong Qianhua did not have any wariness towards the empress dowager. Instead, she felt that this so-called aunt was very kind and affectionate.


    "In reply to aunty, Qian Hua is still used to living here, so it''s not lacking anything. It''s just that there are some people in the harem that Qian Hua doesn''t like."


    "What happened? Who made you angry? Say it, and This Dowager will teach her a lesson for you. "


    The empress dowager''s expression towards Nangong Qianhua was similar to a mother''s love for her daughter.


    Hearing the empress dowager''s words, the grievances in Nangong Qianhua''s heart increased.


    "Aunt, I''m sure you''ve heard about what happened last night. Qian Hua has already become the joke in the palace. That Imperial Concubine Xi is too infuriating. With the Emperor''s favor towards her, she even made a move on Qian Hua when she went to the Moon Palace today."


    As she complained aggrievedly, Nangong Qianhua hoped that the empress dowager would stand up for her and teach Hua Mujiao a lesson.


    However, the Empress Mother sighed with a troubled expression on her face.


    "This empress heard of this matter. The emperor has indeed gone a bit overboard in his actions. But, Qian Hua, this is something that I can''t decide for you. You''ve just arrived, and there are some things that you don''t know about.


    Nangong Qianhua never thought that the empress dowager would say such a thing.


    It was as if she could hear the Empress Dowager''s helplessness in her words.


    "Aunt, is that Empress Xi really that amazing? Even you can''t do anything to her.


    Nangong Qianhua asked straightforwardly, but the empress dowager could only shake her head and sigh.


    "There are some things you don''t understand, but you should have heard that Empress Xi is favored by the Emperor. Not to mention that she can act against you in broad daylight, she doesn''t even care about This Dowager." Ever since she became the Consort, she did not come to the Dew Palace even once to pay her respects.


    Nangong Qianhua did not believe the empress dowager''s words.


    One had to know that the empress dowager wasn''t just someone who held a high position in the imperial harem; even the emperor had to pay his respects to her.


    It was hard to believe that Her Majesty had said that she had suffered quite a bit from Hibiscus vulgaris.


    "How could that be possible? Aunt, your status is noble, and she''s just a small concubine. How could she dare to put on airs for you?"


    "Forget it, let''s not talk about this. We''re worried about something." Come, tell This Dowager about the changes in the State of Heaven, how is your royal father doing? "


    Seeing that the empress dowager wasn''t willing to mention it, Nangong Qianhua didn''t think it was appropriate to say anything more.


    He then told Her Majesty a lot of things about the State of Heaven, and only left at noon.


    "Empress Dowager, this old servant doesn''t understand. Since the princess has come, why didn''t you ask her about Tianzhao''s orders?"


    After Nangong Qianhua left, the empress dowager dismissed all of the palace maids, leaving behind her personal mama by her side.


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    Her Majesty touched the jade plate on her thumb and opened her mouth.


    "This girl has a very fierce temper. Right now, she''s wholeheartedly thinking about His Majesty. Only by letting her suffer from the humiliation at Hua Mujiao''s place and the grievance at the emperor''s place can she be of use to This Dowager."


    "The empress dowager is wise, this old servant is dull. This old servant finally understands why the empress dowager would send someone to spread what happened last night, making her a laughing stock in the palace. "

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    "This girl is pitifully stupid. Even the personal maid by her side is someone of the Emperor''s side, but she actually doesn''t know about it."


    Sighing lightly, the empress dowager shook her head, feeling pity for him.


    Deep in the night, inside Hibiscus Mutabilis''s palace.


    Hua Mujie sat by the bed, embroidery in hand, as if she was learning it.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    He accidentally stabbed the tip of his hand.


    "Don''t learn if you don''t know. It''s easy to hurt your hands."


    Bai Zhan Ke felt a pang in his heart. He grabbed the embroidery in her hand and threw it aside.


    "Well, on account of you sincerely trying to persuade me, I won''t learn it. "Originally, I planned to embroider it for you. Just treat it as our token of love. Since you love me so much, I won''t trouble you too much."


    The four words "love setting token" touched Bai Zhan Ke''s heart.


    He reached out to take the embroidery and put it back in Hua Mu Jin''s hand.


    "Go ahead and embroider; I don''t feel any heartache."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao felt that this action of hers was very adorable.


    He felt both angry and amused.


    "How can you do this, White War? "To actually say that you don''t feel sorry for me, don''t tell me that you just want to see me piercing my fingers like needles everywhere. What kind of peace of mind do you have? I''m angry."


    Placing the embroidery on her lap, Hua Mujie placed her hands on her chest and tilted her head, pretending to be angry.


    He couldn''t help but shake his head. Towards this sort of caltrop flower, he had no other choice.


    However, he still wanted the love token.


    "Stop messing around, I''m heartbroken, is it okay?"


    Hua Mujiao was utterly speechless upon hearing the words that were used to coax others.


    "It''s fine if you''re not angry, but you have to promise me one thing."


    "What is it?"


    Raising her eyebrows, Hua Mujie-jie stretched out her arm and grabbed Bai Zhan Ke''s arm, then started to act coquettishly towards him.


    "Just agree first. Only when you''ve agreed to it can you say it. If you don''t, then I won''t say it."


    Unable to resist Hua Mujiao''s coquettish actions, Bai Zhan Ke finally nodded his head.


    "Alright, I agree."


    "You''re not allowed to go back on your words."


    "I will not go back on my word."


    After receiving confirmation from Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao revealed an expression of having succeeded in his evil scheme, and started to talk about the important matter.


    "Actually, it''s like this. As for me, I want to go out of the palace tomorrow. There is something very important that I have to do, so give me the exit token."


    Hearing that Hua Mu Jin was going to leave the palace, Bai Zhan frowned.


    "No way!"


    "How can you be like this? You''ve already promised me, how can you go back on your word? Furthermore, Jun Wu Yi was not lying. As a Sovereign King, you cannot take back what he said. "


    Hua Mujie had already guessed that Bai Zhan wouldn''t agree, which was why he came up with this plan to lure him into the trap.


    "It''s not safe for you to leave the palace alone."


    What Bai Zhan Ke cared the most about was the safety of Hua Mu Jin.


    "Who said I''m leaving the palace alone? Green Bamboo is with me. What''s more, didn''t you secretly send people to protect me? If you don''t rest assured, why don''t you let Luo Chen or Nan Ge follow me? "


    Unable to change the flower hibiscus, in the end Bai Zhan still agreed.


    "Then let Nan Ge follow you."


    "I knew you were the best. Come, give me a kiss."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke had agreed, Hua Mujiao held his face happily and kissed his lips.


    However, her kiss had aroused Bai Zhan''s burning desire and was then pressed beneath his body. It had turned the sky upside down overnight.


    The next day.


    Hua Mu Jin stood up early in the morning, she had just put on her casual clothes and green bamboo, and was about to step out of the palace when Nan Ge, who was waiting outside, politely bowed to her.


    "Empress, your subordinate is following master''s orders to protect the Empress''s safety."


    As she rolled her eyes, Hua Mu Jin felt helpless, but she could only accept it.


    "Alright, that''s right. You can''t call me ''Empress'' when you''re out. You need to call me ''Miss'', do you understand?"


    "Yes."


    They were escorted out of the palace by Nan Ge, and the journey was smooth and unhindered.


    Outside the palace, Hua Mujiao raised her head to look at the sky. After leaving the palace, she felt that the air outside was fresh.


    "Empress, please get on the palanquin."


    From the side, a guard was driving a carriage over. Hua Mujiao glanced at him and felt slightly disgusted.


    "I''m just going out to do something. I can''t walk that far, what''s the use of riding in a carriage? Walk, just take it as a walk. "


    After rejecting the carriage, Hibiscus Blossom walked in the direction of the street.


    The Imperial Palace was still quite a distance away from the Imperial City. Hua Mu Jin and the other two walked for nearly an hour before seeing the bustling crowd. However, she didn''t shout that she was tired. Instead, she was somewhat happy and felt that she was free.


    "Empress, there are many people in this busy city. I hope that esteemed Empress will not stray too far from this subordinate."


    He turned around and glared at Nan Ge.


    "I already told you, call me Miss, Miss."


    When these words left her mouth, Hua Mu Jin felt that something was wrong. The three words'' call me Miss'' made her feel like she was a prostitute.


    "Yes, miss."


    "Let''s go to the general''s estate first. Green Bamboo wants to see her little brother, I brought him out today on purpose. After we''ve sent Green Bamboo to the manor, you can accompany me on a tour around."


    "Yes."


    When they arrived at the general''s manor, Shangguan Yi was there as well.


    "Yo, what kind of wind blew you out, and you even came to my General''s Estate? You''re such a rare guest."


    Hearing the guard report that Hua Mujiao had arrived, Shangguan Yi ran out to meet her.


    "What? You don''t welcome me?" Even if you don''t welcome me, I will still enter. You can''t stop me! "


    With her head held high, Hua Mu Jin walked past Shangguan Yi and into the general''s mansion.


    She had been here once before and was quite familiar with the route, so she walked straight into the hall and sat down.


    "I didn''t say I wouldn''t let you in. Could it be that since you''ve come, I can chase you away?"


    Following Hua Mujie into the hall, Shangguan Yi gave the butler a look. The butler understood and instructed the servants to make tea.


    "That''s right, Bai Zhan Ke said that Green Bamboo''s little brother is in your house. I came here today to bring her to see him. Call her little brother out."


    He looked at the green bamboo and saw that her eyes were looking around, as if she was looking for her younger brother''s figure.


    "It''s in my residence. This kid is smart and needs to be nurtured. This general intends to keep it for himself."


    As he spoke, Shangguan Yi ordered a servant at the side, "Go, call Ling Xuan over."


    "See, I told you, Shangguan Yi is very easy to talk to, and you''re still scared. From now on, you can have your brother follow him. It can be considered a good way out. "


    Actually, when she left the palace this time, Hua Mujiao''s original intention was to send green bamboo to meet her younger brother.


    Originally, she had told Green Bamboo to come by herself, but Green Bamboo believed that her status was low. Even if she came, the general''s guards might not let her in. In any case, she was worried about this.


    Hua Mu Jin had no choice but to accompany her out.


    However, this was just as Hua Mu Jin wished. She would be able to enjoy herself for at least a day.


    "This servant thanks the general, and the Empress."


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, Greenwood dropped to his knees, kowtowing to her and Shangguan Yi.


    "Is this general that scary in your eyes? In any case, this general is a person with a peerless beauty, and is the first person that you think this general is terrifying. "


    Shangguan Yi originally only wanted to tease the green bamboo, but the green bamboo trembled in fear and turned its pleading gaze towards Hua Mu Jin.


    "Shangguan Yi, you better talk properly. You scared her so much that she wants you to stay with me?"


    Hua Mujiao stood up and walked over to pick up the green bamboo, murmuring Shangguan Yi.


    "Yes, of course. However, you have to be clear about how to accompany them. "


    As he spoke, Shangguan Yi winked at Hua Mu Jin.


    All of a sudden, she felt a cold shiver run down her spine, and goosebumps rose all over her body.


    "Come on, you and I are siblings, do you want to be incestuous?" Even if you want to, you have to ask Bai Zhan Ke if he agrees. "


    Shangguan Yi was a dishonest person, and Hua Mujie knew her.


    Since he wanted to joke around with her, how could she not accompany him?


    "Elder sister?"


    Suddenly, a crisp sound could be heard. The bamboo suddenly turned around, and when it saw the owner of the voice, it couldn''t hold back its tears any longer and started to flow.


    "Little brother."


    With that, Green Bamboo ran towards the door and hugged the boy tightly.


    "Big sister, I''ve missed you so much, where have you been these past few years? I thought you didn''t want me anymore. "


    After all, he was just a child. After being embraced by the green bamboo, Ling Xuan also began to cry.


    "Idiot, how could I leave you behind? "Come, let big sister have a good look. We''ve all grown up."


    Squatting down, Green Bamboo looked at Ling Xuan from top to bottom with tears streaming down its face. When it saw the eye-catching scar on Ling Xuan''s neck, its tears gushed out like a flood.


    "Ling Xuan, I''m sorry, I''m sorry. It was all elder sister''s fault. She couldn''t protect you."


    "Big sister, don''t cry, I''m fine, I''m fine, right?"


    After wiping away the tears from Green Bamboo''s cheeks, Ling Xuan acted like a little adult.


    Looking at the two siblings, Hua Mujiao''s heart was slightly moved.


    Walking forward, he softly said: "So you''re Ling Xuan, you''re quite handsome. Today, I will return your sister to you. Take your sister away, and you can have a good chat with her, alright? "


    "Mm. Alright."


    Looking at Ling Xuan''s sincere and clear eyes, this was something that could not be seen from the imperial palace.


    "Ling Xuan, hurry and kowtow to Imperial Concubine Xi. Imperial Concubine Xi is my elder sister''s mistress."


    "Ling Xuan greets Imperial Concubine Xi."


    Hearing the green bamboo''s words, Ling Xuan kneeled on the ground, kowtowing to Hua Mujiao.


    However, he was stopped by Hua Mujiao''s hand.


    "Green Bamboo, take your little brother away. You two should reunite; I''ll come pick you up from the General''s Estate later."


    "Thank you, esteemed Empress."


    "Go."


    Seeing the two leave hand in hand, Hua Mujiao turned around and returned to the hall. Looking at Shangguan Yi, she asked, "What happened to the wound on Ling Xuan''s neck?"


    A ten year old child, yet he had two particularly eye-catching scars on his neck. This caused Hua Mujiao''s heart to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "I asked him before. According to him, Wei Hanshuang used a knife to cut her throat before she even entered the palace. Luckily, it didn''t hurt her throat."


    With a sullen face, Hua Mujie suddenly felt that Wei Hanshuang had been decapitated, and it could be considered as having been light.


    Just how cruel was a person to be able to deal such a heavy blow to a child?


    "Oh right, you said that you would come to the General''s Estate later to pick up Green Bamboo. Are you going out to do something?"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao''s expression wasn''t right, Shangguan Yi changed the topic.


    "Nothing, just going out to take a look. Seeing that you saved Ling Xuan, I''ll buy you a present later. Consider it a thank-you gift. What do you want?"


    "Being so kind to me, it''s either rape or theft."

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    She rolled her eyes at Shangguan Yi, but Hua Mujiao didn''t like his words.


    "Don''t drag it down, I even saved some money." "With that, you turned around and prepared to leave." "Nan Ge, let''s go."


    "Wait a moment, I didn''t say no, no, no."


    Standing up, Shangguan Yi also followed him.


    Originally, Hua Mujie and Nan Ge were shopping, but now Shangguan Yi was by their side.


    Besides, Shangguan Yi''s appearance was quite eye-catching. They had become the center of attention along the way and felt uncomfortable being pointed out by others.


    At the same time, in the royal study.


    All day long, he had been absent-minded as he reviewed the memorial and asked about the time when the dust had settled.


    "Luochen, what time is it now?"


    "Master, it''s almost noon."


    Luo Chen sighed. This was the fourth time that his master had asked him about the time.


    It looked like his master''s heart had followed Empress Dowager Xi out of the palace.


    "Has Nan Ge followed her well?"


    "Master, I will follow you." For a moment, Luo Chen was speechless.


    He really did suspect that his master had been brought down by Hua Mujiao and was unable to leave her for even a moment.


    "Send someone to prepare a carriage. After finishing the imperial edict, I am going out of the palace."


    "¡­"


    Luo Chen looked at Bai Zhan Ke in shock and almost dropped his jaw.


    "What? You have an objection?"


    He hurriedly shook his head, and Luo Chen quickly replied, "No, no, I will go prepare it now."


    "Go."


    On the busy street, Hua Mu Jin looked at the stalls on her left and right. They were selling all sorts of things, giving her a feeling that she had returned.


    However, just as she was crawling on her own, Nan Ge and Shangguan Yi, who were following closely behind, started to move further and further away from her.


    After a while, Hibiscus vulgaris entered a silk shop.


    Because he had been staring at Hua Mu Jin, Nan Ge was accidentally hit by someone. When he looked up to look for Hua Mu Jin, he couldn''t find her.


    "This woman, why did she disappear just like that?"


    Shangguan Yi complained a bit, but she was still very worried about the hibiscus flower in her heart.


    Meanwhile, Hibiscus Blossom went straight to the backyard with the owner at the silk shop.


    When Nango next to the shop family, just happened to miss the flower hibiscus.


    In the backyard of the silk shop, Hua Mu Jin was sitting at a table. The owner had made her a cup of tea and she sat down as well.


    "Boss, where have you been all this time? I thought you weren''t going to take it. "


    "If something comes up and I''m delayed, let''s not talk about me. How is the business in the shop?" I don''t think there''s a lot of people, but isn''t the business? "


    After taking a sip of tea, Hua Mu Jin looked at her boss and asked about the situation.


    "The business is not bad. It''s noon now, and most people are eating, so you can see that there are fewer people in the restaurant."


    The shop owner was more respectful towards Hua Mu Jin, and the way he addressed her was also called ''Boss'', and this silk shop was set up by Hua Mu Jin.


    I have ten thousand taels of silver here. You have been wandering around the city for a few days to see if you can buy all the silk shops and tailor shops in the city. If you don''t have enough money, you can just pay from your account.


    "One, ten thousand taels?"


    10,000 taels was not a small amount for the commoners.


    The boss was so shocked by Hua Mujiao''s words that he almost fell off his chair, "Boss, you, you''re not afraid, I took the money and ran?"


    She sized up the boss and shook her head with a smile.


    "Come on, if you want to run, I can catch you at any place in the world. Besides, I trust you. "You handle this first, I can''t stay any longer. I''ll send someone to find you later."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin stood up and prepared to leave.


    The boss was very proud of the trust Hua Mu Jin had in him.


    "Boss, you, did you enter the palace?"


    The boss knew from the start that Hua Mujiao''s identity was either rich or noble. She was either a rich young lady or a young lady of the Shangguan family, and her disappearance coincided with a talent show. That was why he dared to suspect that Hua Mujiao had entered the palace.


    "Don''t ask even if you know. I have to go, or else I''ll be criticized."


    Looking at the hibiscus flower that was walking out of the backyard, the boss let out a deep sigh.


    However, just as Hibiscus had walked out of the silk shop to see where Nongo and Shangguan Yi were, she bumped into another person.


    Hua Mujie''s body lost its weight and retreated a few steps.


    If she didn''t know martial arts, she would have sat on the ground long ago.


    "Damned woman, don''t you have any eyes? You actually dared to hit me? Are you tired of living?"


    A rough and unpleasant voice reached her ears. Hua Mujie raised her head and saw a very fat man staring at her.


    "Yoh, you''re quite pretty. Come here and accompany me. I won''t bother with you."


    Hua Mu Jin frowned as he looked at the man''s fat face.


    It wasn''t that she hadn''t seen such clich¨¦d plots in novels and TV dramas, but that this encounter made her feel extremely unhappy.


    Hua Mu Jin''s expression was cold and didn''t say anything, but it angered the man.


    "Hey hey, you still dare to throw my face away? Do you know who I am?" Someone, tie him up for me. "


    "Wait, wait ¡­"


    When the owner of the silk shop saw this scene, his forehead started to sweat, and his face was covered with a humble smile.


    "Young Master Qian, I presume this lady didn''t intend to offend you. Please do me a favor and spare her."


    The man gave the boss a disdainful glance and snorted, "Who do you think you are, worthy to plead in front of me?"


    With that, the man instructed the servants behind him, "What are you all still standing around for? Hurry up and tie up this little girl for me. I''ll be happy tonight."


    The man''s vulgar gaze fell on Hua Mu Jin''s body, causing her to feel a wave of disgust.


    As the servant stepped forward, the boss stood in front of Hua Mujiao with some worry in his eyes, but was pushed to the side by Hua Mujiao.


    After that, Hua Mujiao lifted her leg and kicked the two servants one by one, sending them flying far away.


    "You ¡­ "Little girl, you''re actually a practitioner. However, I like it more now."


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao knew martial arts, the man was first stunned, but soon after, he did not feel any fear. Instead, his gaze towards Hua Mujiao became more and more exposed.


    "Scram!"


    "Scram. Scram. Scram. You must scram. However, it must be you and me that scram to the bed."


    The man reached out his hand to touch Hua Mu Jin''s face, but she dodged and soared into the sky, her foot mercilessly kicking the man in the face.


    The man didn''t expect Hua Mujiao to attack him. Hua Mujiao''s foot strength wasn''t light, causing the man to directly sit on the ground.


    His entire body was trembling.


    "You dare to touch me, you''re courting death!"


    After landing, Hua Mujiao walked forward, raised her foot and ruthlessly kicked the man''s groin.


    "Ah, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts ¡­"


    More and more people were watching, but the majority of them were clapping and cheering towards the man who was teaching Hua Mu Jin a lesson.


    "You, you, you stinking woman, quickly take your feet away. Do you know who I am? "If you dare to treat this grandpa like this, I''ll destroy your entire family."


    Family?


    "Whether you let me go or not depends on my mood. Tell me, what ability do you have to destroy my entire family?"


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    Looking at the crowd that was pointing fingers at the man, Hua Mu Jin could roughly understand that this wasn''t the first time this man stole a woman from a good family.


    Then why not be a good person and get rid of the harm for the people?


    "You, if you have the guts, then don''t run. Let me go first."


    The pain from his crotch made the man grit his teeth. From his tearful eyes, he could tell that Hua Mujie''s kick was not light.


    After leaving the man''s crotch, Hua Mu Jin grinned and nodded: "Alright, I''ll wait here, I''m not going anywhere."


    Because his body was too obese, the man could not get up from the ground. He looked at the servants not far away and shouted angrily, "Why are you all still lying down? Quickly help me up."


    Hearing that, the servant walked forward and helped the man up.


    "You! Damned woman, just you wait! If you dare to run, I''ll burn down this silken house!"


    Watching the three of them leave in a sorry state, the boss walked up with a face full of worry.


    "Boss, you should leave quickly. This person is the son of the Minister of Rites'' Assistant Minister, Lord Qian, and he''s the Imperial Concubine''s uncle. This person used the fact that he was engaged to the Imperial Consort to do many wicked things."


    Imperial Consort?


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin''s brows tightened.


    There were only two consorts in Huan Yue. The first was the recently recently bestowed Princess of the Heavenly Light Nation, Nangong Qianhua, and the second was Ye Laixin.


    The Minister of Rites'' assistant minister, Hua Mujiao, also had an impression of him.


    "Mother ¡­" Miss, are you alright? "


    At that moment, Nan Ge and Shangguan Yi suddenly appeared. They looked around at the crowd, and knew that something had happened.


    "I''m fine, where did you guys go?"


    "I even wanted to ask where you went. You made us look for you for half a day, yet you actually started to sing and play here. There are still quite a few people watching here."


    Shangguan Yi''s tone was sarcastic, but Hua Mu Jin could feel that he was angry.


    "What, you''re worried about me?"


    Lips hooked, hibiscus flower to Shangguan Yi raised eyebrow.


    "Who''s worried about you. Don''t think too much of yourself. This general is only afraid that if you lose, someone will kill me."


    Shangguan Yi was a person with a vile heart and a sharp tongue. Hua Mu Jin was well aware of this.


    "Forget it. I''m just worried. As a man, there''s no need to find excuses." As she said this, Hua Mujiao seemed to have thought of something, and said, "I won''t chat with you anymore, there''s a scene that requires the two of you to cooperate a bit. We''ll talk while we walk."


    Nan Ge and Shangguan Yi were both stunned. They looked at each other, confused.


    At the same time.


    After leaving in a sorry state, Young Master Qian brought all the servants out of the mansion. His arrogant and complacent appearance attracted the attention of the commoners, and they all made way for him.


    "Be more quick-witted for me later. That woman knows martial arts, don''t let her get away."


    However, just as Young Master Qian led the servants and walked a short distance away, they bumped into Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao was standing in the middle of the street with her arms crossed, as if she had been waiting for this Young Master Qian for a long time.


    Shangguan Yi and Nan Ge beside her were nowhere to be seen.


    "It''s finally here. I thought you wouldn''t dare to come out, so I brought these useless people. Are you sure you can take me down?"


    Young Master Qian actually had a lot of servants with him. He had brought around twenty servants, but in Hua Mujiao''s eyes, they were a motley crowd, not a threat at all.


    "Cut the crap, all of you, attack! Take this woman! I will reward you handsomely!"


    Hearing that there was a reward, all of the servants'' eyes lit up, and they immediately surrounded Hua Mu Jin.


    The onlookers not only broke out in cold sweat for Hua Mujiao, but their worry soon turned into pity and sympathy.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Walking forward, the man heavily slapped Hua Mu Jin''s face, who had been caught by the servant.


    "Bastard! You dare hit me?! After I finish, you won''t see tomorrow''s sun!"

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    Hua Mujiao raised his eyes and stared coldly at the man. The killing intent in his eyes made the man retreat continuously as his body couldn''t help but tremble.


    "Damned woman, why are you staring at me like that? Even if I, the Emperor, were to come today, I wouldn''t be able to save you."


    At the same time, in the Qian House.


    "I do not know that General Guan and Commander Nan have come. This official has come far to welcome you. Please forgive me."


    Entering the main hall of the Qian House, Shangguan Yi glanced at the respectful Master Qian with a serious expression.


    "Master Qian, why isn''t there anyone reporting to the gatekeepers in your residence?" No matter how poor you are, you shouldn''t be this poor, right? "


    With an embarrassed smile, Lord Qian did not know how to respond to Shangguan Yi.


    He had just heard from the maidservants that all the servants in the mansion had been called out by his disappointing son.


    "May I ask what are your orders, General?"


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi sighed deeply.


    "Sigh, to be honest, Sir Qian said that today, this general followed the emperor''s decree to accompany Empress Xi for some matters, but not long after I left the palace, I lost the Empress. Originally, it was a secret that I left the palace, and the matter of finding the Empress should not be made public, but I heard that Sir Qian has a wide network of connections, so I''m not sure if you''d be willing to send someone to look for them for me?"


    Secret decree?


    When Lord Qian heard this, the corner of his mouth hooked up into a smile.


    He hurriedly stepped forward and smiled apologetically, "Of course, since the general has ordered it, this official will do everything in his power to bring the Empress back."


    "Then I''ll have to trouble you, Lord Qian."


    "Don''t dare, don''t dare. This official will immediately send someone to look for him. General and Commander, please wait here."


    Seeing Shangguan Yi sit down, the maidservant drank the tea she had prepared. Lord Qian turned and walked out of the hall, whispering to the butler waiting outside. "Hurry, send someone to get the young master back. Tell the servants to go find Lady Xi. We can''t delay this any longer."


    The butler looked troubled.


    "This, old master, this servant does not know where the young master brought the servants, how do I find them?"


    Hearing this, Sir Qian glared at the butler and growled angrily, "Who knows which family''s girl that stinking brat went to snatch? General Shangguan must not know about this, so quickly ¡­"


    "Dad, I''m back. Look, I brought back a beautiful girl today. She''s much more beautiful than the women I brought back."


    Before Lord Qian could finish his words, Young Master Qian brought a servant and a woman into the mansion.


    Looking around the hall in fear, Lord Qian was afraid that Shangguan Yi would come out and find out that his son had tried to rob a civilian daughter.


    "You stinking brat, hurry up and send them to the secret cell. Someone from the mansion is here, don''t let them see."


    Lord Qian did not even have the time to look at the woman he was holding, as he hurriedly ordered his servants to hide her.


    "Lord Qian, long time no see."


    The woman suddenly opened her mouth, causing Mister Qian''s heart to skip a beat. When he saw that the woman being held was Hua Mu Jin, he widened his eyes in shock and his mouth was wide open.


    "Ta, mother ¡­"


    "Bastard, you seem to know my father?" But it''s useless to know each other. Today, I''m going to make you mine. "


    "Pa ¡­"


    As soon as he finished speaking, he was slapped on the face by Mister Qian.


    "You, you bastard, you, you''ve caused a disaster. You all, quickly let go! Don''t, don''t hurt esteemed wangfei, hurry and let go! "


    Lord Qian trembled as he ordered the servants. Then, he kneeled down on the ground with a thump.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, my son is ignorant and offended Imperial Concubine Xi. Please forgive him."


    At the same time that Lord Qian was kneeling, he wanted to pull Young Master Qian to his knees. However, since Young Master Qian''s body was so large, he had no idea what was going on. Naturally, he did not want to kneel.


    "Father, what are you doing? What sort of empress? How can this b * tch be esteemed Empress Xi? Aren''t those concubines all living in the palace? How can you be outside the palace? You''re old and can''t even see clearly?"


    Seeing that Lord Qian was kneeling on the ground, the servant who was holding Hua Mu Jin had already let go.


    "You stinking brat, this is Empress Xi, hurry up and kneel down!"


    Lord Qian wanted to force Young Master Qian to kneel, but he didn''t believe that Mu Jin was Imperial Concubine Xi, so he shook off his hand and took a step forward to touch Mu Jin.


    "Bastard, how could you be ¡­"


    However, just as Young Master Qian reached out his hand, a figure flashed like lightning and kicked him far away.


    "This subordinate''s protection of the lord is at a disadvantage. I hope that the Empress can punish me!"


    Half kneeling on the ground, Nan Ge lowered his head and respectfully greeted.


    "To allow me to be humiliated, it is the right punishment!" However, the matter of punishing you should be handed over to the Emperor.


    "This subject Shangguan Yi greets the Empress."


    At this time, Shangguan Yi walked out of the main hall, also bowing to the flower hibiscus.


    Looking into Shangguan Yi''s eyes, Hua Mujiao swept a cold glance at the kneeling servants and the shivering Master Qian, and a cold sneer appeared on her face.


    "Lord Qian, how dare you! Not only did you allow your own son to rob a commoner, but you even dared to rob me! Do you know what kind of punishment this is?!"


    "This humble subject knows his crimes, this humble subject is unable to teach his son. I hope that the Empress will forgive this offense, and I beg that the Empress forgive this offense."


    Lord Qian was even more frightened by Hua Mu Jin''s cold words.


    Seeing this, Young Master Qian, who was kicked far away, was also frightened.


    He had never imagined that the woman he would casually capture would actually be the empress of the imperial harem.


    "Esteemed Empress, your face ¡­"


    Hua Mujie was about to speak, but Shangguan Yi beat him to it.


    Looking at the obvious fingerprints on her face, Shangguan Yi''s body radiated a strong killing intent.


    "Hmph, this is all thanks to Lord Qian''s good son."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Lord Qian raised his head to look. Hua Mu Jin''s face really had the imprint of a slap. With that, he was so frightened that he didn''t dare to beg for mercy anymore.


    "You, how could you possibly be ¡­?!" "Impossible, this is absolutely impossible."


    At this moment, Young Master Qian dragged his body over. The fear in his heart made him even more unwilling to believe that the woman in front of him was Empress Xi.


    "Hmph! Lord Qian, you really taught me a good son. You dare to be disrespectful to me when you''re about to die? Nan Ge, cripple his legs!"


    "Yes, Empress."


    Seeing Young Master Qian''s fat head and big ears, Hua Mujiao felt disgusted.


    "No, no, you can''t. I, I''m the imperial concubine''s cousin. You can''t treat me like this."


    "Empress, I beg of you to forgive me. This humble subject is old and only one son. I beg of you to forgive me. Please spare him."


    Seeing Nan Ge pull out the sword at his waist, young master Qian, who had been enveloped by fear, quickly retreated.


    Lord Qian, who had been kneeling, also kowtowed and begged for mercy.


    "Nan Ge, do it!"


    Ignoring Lord Qian''s pleas for mercy, Hua Mujiao immediately ordered Nan Ge to make his move.


    "Ah! Father, save, save me ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mujiao finished her sentence, she heard Young Master Qian''s pig-like scream.


    As for his tendons, they had been cut off by Nan Ge, and blood was pouring out of them.


    "Esteemed Empress, this humble subject''s godson is useless. I hope esteemed imperial concubine can spare him this time on account of her sake. This humble subject has kowtowed to esteemed wangfei. I beg you to spare him."


    Seeing the tendons on his beloved son''s legs being cut off, Lord Qian''s heart ached.


    At the same time, he also felt hatred towards Hua Mu Jin.


    "Spare him? Mr. Qian, I see that you are really old and muddleheaded. As the emperor''s concubine, not only did your son attack me, he even wanted to attack me. You have to understand, this is a capital offense to skin and tendons. It''s only been a single leg, and Lord Qian is already so heartbroken? "


    In the Huan Yue Country, attempting to take over the concubine concubine was a great crime. If he didn''t want to skin her, he would have to tear her apart. Lord Qian was well aware of this.


    However, since he was the son of an elder, Lord Qian was extremely fond of his son.


    Now that his legs had been crippled, how could he not feel heartache?


    "Esteemed Empress, please spare my son''s life for the sake of esteemed imperial concubine."


    He had no choice but to bring the imperial concubine out once again.


    Right now, he could only hope that on account of his Imperial Consort, Hua Mujiao would spare his son.


    At least, spare his life.


    "Imperial Consort? "Hmph ¡­"


    With a cold snort, Hua Mujiao sat down on a chair brought over by Nan Ge. She turned to Shangguan Yi and asked, "General Shangguan, do you know who the imperial concubine of this man is?"


    With a smile, Shangguan Yi glanced at Lord Qian and said, "I assume that the imperial concubine of the Qian Family is Imperial Concubine Fu."


    In truth, Hua Mu Jin was very clear that this Imperial Concubine Fu was Ye Yi Xin.


    It was just that she pretended to be confused.


    "Oh, really? Then I, your highness, will really give Imperial Concubine Fu face by sparing his life. "


    Upon hearing Hua Mujiao''s words, Lord Qian''s hanging heart finally relaxed.


    However, in the next second, Hua Mujiao''s'' but ''heart was once again lifted.


    "But Sir Qian, you can''t just let the matter of your son hitting this palace go like this. Otherwise, if this news spreads, not only will the emperor be shamed, but the emperor will also be shamed. Lord Qian, how do you think we should handle this matter?"


    "This, this humble subject ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao threw those words to Lord Qian, but she was clear that he would not be able to say anything.


    "Lord Qian, I assume you''re aware that death penalty can be avoided and it''s difficult to escape from death." "As for me, I am not a cruel and merciless person. As long as Lord Qian can personally chop off Young Master Qian''s hand, then this matter will be settled."


    Hua Mujiao''s words completely paralyzed Lord Qian on the ground.


    "Esteemed Empress, this ¡­ this can''t be! My son''s legs are already crippled! If he were to chop off one of his hands, how would he live?!"


    "How?"


    With a cold laugh, Hua Mu Jin''s face didn''t change in the slightest from his pleas.


    "Then, Lord Qian, tell me, how will you let me live if word of this gets out that your son insulted me today?"


    With a stern voice, Lord Qian had nothing else to ask for.


    Looking at Young Master Qian, who was about to faint due to the blood from his severed tendons, Mister Qian gritted his teeth and clenched his hands into fists.


    "Father, no, no! I don''t want to, I don''t want to become a cripple! Father, save me, save me ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s words scared Young Master Qian so much that he couldn''t stop trembling.


    "Empress, if you really want to cripple his hand again, then please give my son a quick death!"


    He couldn''t bear to see his son crippled again. Lord Qian gritted his teeth and begged Hua Mujiao to grant him death.


    Begging for death?


    With a sneer, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes became as cold as ice.


    "Master Qian, are you not planning to let him live?" Since you want to court death, let''s flay the skin and pull the tendons out! "


    "You ¡­"


    Staring angrily at Hua Mu Jin, Qian Chao didn''t expect her to say this.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, could it be that even this humble subject wants to seek happiness for my son, but you won''t allow it?"

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    "Lord Qian, this is under the watch of the Emperor. Not only did you allow the young master to rob a commoner, you also ignored the law and the emperor. I''ve cut off his arms and legs, this is already a huge relief. If this matter were to be reported to the Emperor, not only would he be stripped of his skin and tendons, even Lord Qian would not be able to escape punishment!"


    From the commoner''s words, Hua Mujiao could already guess that this Young Master Qian had snatched quite a number of ladies.


    The reason why she pretended to be captured was because she had someone investigate the whereabouts of Lord Qian. Since she was currently in the mansion, she had to prove her innocence if she wanted to eliminate all harm for the sake of the people.


    Lord Qian was slightly nervous as he glared furiously at Hua Mu Jin.


    His eyes subconsciously looked to his left.


    "Empress, this humble official has no proof, so how can I say that this humble subject will allow my son to forcefully steal my daughter? This humble subject shall not admit to this crime. "


    The scene of Lord Qian subconsciously glancing into the distance didn''t escape Hua Mujiao''s eyes.


    She pursed her lips and sneered.


    "Is that so? Nan Ge, search the entire Qian House, both inside and out! "


    "Yes sir!"


    Looking at Nan Ge who was walking towards the left, Lord Qian panicked for a moment.


    "No, you can''t search!"


    Hua Mu Jin slowly narrowed his eyes.


    Shangguan Yi chuckled, his eyes also squinted, "Since you don''t admit your mistake, then why are you so flustered, Mr. Qian?"


    "General Shangguan sure knows how to joke around. When did this lowly official panic?" However, this official feels that no matter how esteemed Empress is, this official is still an official appointed by the imperial government. Isn''t it a little too excessive to search this official''s estate without any orders? "


    Mr. Qian tried his best to look less guilty, but it was still unnatural for him to avoid Shangguan Yi''s eyes.


    "No orders, no orders? Does that mean that Esteemed Empress Xi doesn''t have the right to search the Qian house? "" According to Lord Qian''s words, does that mean that ¡­ Empress Xi doesn''t have the right to search the Qian house? "


    "This, this humble subject does not intend to do that ¡­"


    Forced speechless by Shangguan Yi, Lord Qian lowered his head, his peripheral vision focused on the spot where Nan Ge had left from.


    Not intending to pay any more attention to this Master Qian, Hua Mujiao sat on a chair and stared coldly at the unconscious Young Master Qian, who had lost too much blood. When she turned around, she saw NanGe leading a few women and walking over.


    He walked up to Hua Mujiao and respectfully stood beside her.


    "Empress, your subordinate found these women in a secret cell."


    Hua Mujiao looked at the girls that were brought out, and his brows slightly creased, the rage in his heart rising.


    "Lord Qian, is this what you call having no proof? Your confession! "


    There were four women that were brought out by Nan Ge. They were dressed in tattered clothes and were as thin as firewood. Each of them had some bruises on their faces that had been beaten, and when they saw Mister Qian and the unconscious Young Master Qian, their bodies trembled in fear.


    "Th-these women are ¡­"


    Looking at the woman being brought out, Mister Qian was flustered and tried to find an excuse.


    Suddenly, he kneeled on the ground.


    "Reporting to the Empress, these women were originally maidservants of the Qian House. Because they stole items from the Residence, they were punished by this humble subject and imprisoned in a secret cell. I hope the Empress can investigate them clearly."


    Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but praise this so-called Master Qian. It was quite reasonable to find an excuse in such a desperate situation.


    "Is that so? But if it''s just you alone, I''m afraid you won''t be able to believe it, right? Why don''t we first listen to what you have to say about these so-called maids? "


    With a glance, Hua Mujiao looked at the four women that Nan Ge had brought out and called out, "You four come over here."


    "Esteemed wangfei, this ¡­ they were maidservants who committed a crime in the first place. They definitely won''t tell the truth. If they were to wrongly accuse you ¡­"


    "Shut up!"


    Lord Qian didn''t say anything before he was angrily scolded by Hua Mujiao.


    The four girls were terrified and uneasy. They looked at each other, then walked towards Hua Mu Jin and knelt in front of her.


    Hua Mu Jin originally didn''t intend to make them kneel, but since they were already kneeling, she didn''t stop them.


    "All of you, just tell me honestly why you are here in this Qian House and why ¡­"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin looked at the wounds on the four people''s tattered clothes, and paused for a moment, before asking again, "Why are you four like this, trapped in the secret prison of the Qian House? "Tell me, I will uphold justice for all of you."


    "You, you are the Empress of the palace?"


    Among them, there was a girl wearing light green clothes. Her hands were tightly twisted, and she was extremely restrained as she stared fixedly at Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao nodded, "Yes."


    In an instant, the green-clothed woman''s eyes revealed joy.


    He looked at the other three women kneeling at the side, and then heavily kowtowed towards Hua Mujiao.


    "My lady, my daughter, my daughter Xiang''er, was originally the daughter of the owner of the eastern tailor shop in the city. Three months ago, when Young Master Qian came to the shop and saw my daughter, he wanted to marry my daughter as his concubine. My daughter wasn''t willing, so Young Master Qian ordered someone to beat her to death."


    As she spoke, Xiang''er''s choking voice became more and more uncontrollable.


    Hua Mujie suppressed the anger in her heart and tightened her grip on the chair''s handle.


    "Go on."


    "Empress, not only did Young Master Qian order someone to burn down my daughter''s shop, he also killed my daughter''s parents. He then forced my daughter into the Qian house, and he even insulted and insulted my daughter ¡­"


    Xiang''er''s tears burst out of the dike.


    "Empress, I beg the Empress to uphold justice for this commoner, and I beg the Empress to uphold justice for this commoner."


    Looking at Xiang''er, who was constantly kowtowing, Hua Mujiao''s ice-cold gaze fell on Lord Qian, who had his head lowered.


    "Empress, this humble daughter, Rolande, came to the Imperial City to purchase some things half a year ago. Unexpectedly, Young Master Qian sent someone to follow her and beat her unconscious. "Empress, I beg the Empress to save this humble daughter. This humble daughter wishes to return home ¡­"


    Needless to say, the same thing happened to the other two women.


    He looked coldly at Lord Qian. At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s face was filled with rage.


    "Lord Qian, what else do you have to say for yourself?"


    Wiping away the sweat on his forehead, Lord Qian hesitated but he was still looking for an excuse.


    "Empress, they ¡­ they were just spouting nonsense. They must have colluded together to use Empress''s name to leave the Qian House. That''s why they have slandered this humble official. Please, please clear this for me."


    Flower hibiscus can be considered to know, what do not come to the heart of the Yellow River do not die.


    Hua Mu Jin glanced at the kneeling servants, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    "Lord Qian, then tell me, what is it that Young Master Qian brought all the servants in the Qian House to tie me up?" Could it be that I am also slandering you! "


    Lord Qian''s body trembled.


    "No, this humble subject doesn''t dare ¡­"


    "The evidence is conclusive, yet you still dare to argue with me. I''ll see that you won''t shed a tear until you see your own coffin!"


    Hua Mujiao shot a cold glance at Sir Qian before turning to Shangguan Yi.


    "General Shangguan, report this matter to the Emperor and send people to surround the entire Qian House. No one is allowed to enter or leave without my permission. Violators will be executed on the spot!"


    "Yes, Empress."


    Hua Mu Jin''s words caused the servants to tremble in fear, but they didn''t dare to make a sound.


    After all, they were people who helped the evil.


    Lord Qian, on the other hand, had fallen limply to the ground when Hua Mujiao had ordered him to report this matter to the emperor.


    "Nan Ge, go and find some clean clothes for them to change into. Send someone to take them back to their homes."


    "Yes, Empress."


    "Empress, commoner, this commoner has no home."


    When she saw that the flower hibiscus was going to send them home, Xiang''er couldn''t stop crying.


    Hua Mujiao pursed her lips, feeling very uncomfortable in her heart.


    "Go down and change your clothes. I''ll arrange for you to go."


    "Empress Dowager Xie, esteemed wangfei ¡­"


    Imperial palace, royal study.


    "Master, General Shangguan sent someone to deliver the secret letter."


    "Bring it here."


    Behind the table, Bai Zhan Ke put down the imperial report in his hand and took the letter from Luo Chen.


    When he finished reading the letter, the man''s face had already turned completely black.


    "Zhang Quan De!"


    The door to the royal study was pushed open.


    Zhang Quan De walked in respectfully, looked at Luo Chen and lowered his head, "This servant is here."


    "Pass down my decree: Minister of Public Administration Qian Zhong, Greed and take bribes, condole out unfilial sons to rob women, the crime is unforgivable. The entire Qian House will be beheaded!"


    "Yes, your servant will pass down the order right away."


    Although Zhang Quan De didn''t know why Bai Zhan Ke suddenly ordered the Qian House to be executed, but Zhang Quan De didn''t dare to ask and could only do as he was told.


    At the side, Luo Chen glanced at the contents of the secret letter and swallowed his saliva.


    He finally understood why his master was emitting such a strong killing intent. It was because of Imperial Concubine Xi.


    "Luochen, prepare your horse."


    Luo Chen was surprised to see Bai Zhan Ke get up. He looked at the memorial that was placed on the side and shook his head helplessly.


    "Yes."


    On the other side, a silk shop in the city.


    Shangguan Yi walked around the shop, smilingly looking at the hibiscus flower, and coughed lightly. "Cough, I just want to ask, what''s your relationship with this silk shop?"


    Hua Mujiao glared at Shangguan Yi, but she had no intention of replying to his question.


    "We''ll talk about it later. I have something to discuss with the boss, don''t interfere."


    "¡­"


    At this moment, the shop owner looked Shangguan Yi up and down with a sense of familiarity, but he couldn''t tell where he had seen her before.


    After looking at it for a long time, the owner''s eyes suddenly opened wide in shock.


    "You, you are General Shangguan?"


    Shangguan Yi raised his brows and nodded.


    "That''s me!"


    At this time, the shop was already closed. Besides the shop owner, there was only Hua Mujiao and the others left.


    Therefore, Shangguan Yi also felt that since he had been recognized, there was no need to hide it.


    "This commoner, this commoner pays his respects ¡­"


    "Alright, he''s not a general when he''s outside. Don''t kowtow to him in a hurry, deal with what I told you first."


    Seeing that the shopkeeper was about to kneel to Shangguan Yi, Hua Mujiao stopped him immediately.


    "This ¡­"


    The shop owner looked at Hua Mujiao and then Shangguan Yi, feeling a little awkward.


    "Listen to her and deal with your matters first. Just pretend you haven''t met this general."


    In the depth of his heart, Shangguan Yi had a good impression of the flower hibiscus.

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    And he could probably guess, this silk shop should be under the name of Hua Mu Jin.


    As for why she was running a silk shop and how she did it, Shangguan Yi was very curious.


    "Boss, this ¡­"


    The moment he opened his mouth and felt that he had said something wrong, the boss stopped himself.


    Shangguan Yi smiled.


    Hua Mujiao glanced at Shangguan Yi and sighed. "Forget it, let''s call it that. He already guessed it."


    The boss apologetically smiled at Hua Mu Jin and moved his lips.


    "Boss, asking Lady Xiang''er to stay is not a problem, but I''m afraid the food and lodging isn''t going to be easy to settle." "I originally had a family, so it''s not good to bring them home. Boss, take a look ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin nodded, agreeing with the boss''s words.


    She really hadn''t considered the issue of living and eating.


    "Mother, Miss, actually, as long as there is a place to sleep, it is fine as long as there is a place to sleep." Mother, Miss, actually, as long as there is a place to sleep, it is fine as there is a place to sleep.


    Xiang''er, who was standing at the side, saw that Hua Mu Jin was seriously thinking about her own matters, so she hurriedly said.


    After changing into tattered clothes, other than the bruises on her face, Xiang''er could indeed be considered very beautiful.


    She raised her eyes and scanned the inside of the store, calming herself down.


    "How about this. First, you let Xiang''er stay at your house for a few days. In the next few days, you and Xiang''er will look around and buy a house. Afterwards, you''ll buy a tailor shop for Xiang''er to take care of."


    Hearing this, Xiang''er hurriedly advised, "This ¡­ Miss, this is unacceptable."


    "What''s wrong with that?"


    Her eyes were somewhat moist, and Xiang''er looked at Hua Mu Jin. She bit her lips, suppressing her tears as she knelt on the ground.


    "Miss, Xiang''er was able to endure the humiliation and live because she wanted to avenge her parents'' injustice. Now that Father and Mother know in the underworld, they will be able to rest in peace."


    Xiang''er smiled bitterly.


    "Miss, I am deeply grateful for saving Xiang''er. Xiang''er was already sorry that you were able to place Xiang''er here, and now that you''ve purchased a house for Xiang''er to live in, and even asked Xiang''er to take care of the tailoring shop, Xiang''er is afraid that she will feel guilty, and will be sorry for you."


    Seeing Xiang''er on her knees, Hua Mu Jin smiled.


    Then, he helped her up.


    "Let him pass through the past. As long as you don''t think about it, there will be a better life in the future. You were born in a tailor''s house, so I''m very relieved to leave the tailor shop to you. "Since you''re afraid of taking the blame, then help me take care of it and earn more money. Naturally, you won''t feel sorry for me, understand?"


    From the moment she left the Qian House, Xiang''er had the thought of dying, and from her expression, Hua Mujiao could see it.


    Taking her to the silk shop was the flower hibiscus that wanted to give her a way to survive.


    "Miss, Xiang''er, Xiang''er ¡­"


    "That''s enough. In order to repay the kindness I''ve shown you, you should work hard for me."


    "Thank you, young lady. Xiang''er understands."


    Satisfied, Hua Mu Jin nodded her head and told the boss, "Boss, I''ll leave Xiang''er to you. As for the tasks that I''ve instructed you to do previously, you should settle them as soon as possible. I''ll come when I''m free. "


    "Boss, don''t worry. I will definitely accomplish the task you instructed me to do."


    After arranging Xiang''er, Hua Mu Jin stood up and prepared to leave.


    Just as she stood up, the boss seemed to have thought of something and said, "Oh right, Boss, you haven''t looked at the books for the past few months. Should I bring them over for you to take a look?"


    "No need. In the future, you and Xiang''er will each take a portion. The number of times I come here in the future should be very few. As long as there''s no discrepancy between the two books, it''s fine."


    Hua Mu Jin''s trust allowed the boss and Xiang''er to simultaneously confirm that they had followed the right person.


    And they also wished that they, could live up to Hua Mujiao''s trust.


    "Alright."


    "Oh right, if there''s anything urgent in the future, send someone to the general''s manor. This General Shangguan will naturally tell me. Do you understand?" "Or, you can use his name to scare people if there''s anything you can''t deal with."


    Hua Mujiao cast a glance at Shangguan Yi, before revealing a sly grin.


    Shangguan Yi shook her head helplessly, but didn''t refute Hua Mujiao''s words.


    Walking out of the silk shop, Shangguan Yi Xie glanced at the woman beside him, the corners of his mouth raised slightly.


    "I didn''t expect you to run a silk shop. How many more secrets do you have that I don''t know about? Calling from the truth. "


    "I have so many secrets, you are not my person, what right do I have to tell you? Also, you and Nan Ge are not allowed to mention this incident today to Bai Zhan Ke. If any of you dares to reveal a single word, heh ¡­ I have plenty of ways to take care of you. "


    The evil smile on Hua Mujiao''s lips sent a shiver down Shangguan Yi''s spine.


    Nan Ge, who was behind him, had a calm expression and could only nod in agreement.


    "Everyone says, ten merchants and nine profiteers. From what I see, you are most likely just a profiteer."


    Pursing her lips, Hibiscus vulgaris did not deny.


    "I have always been a person who does things according to morality and not touch the law. Since I have done the right thing, I''m not afraid of others criticizing me. Furthermore, if a merchant does not have any playthings, how can he earn more money every day? "


    Bai Zhan Ke fanned himself and nodded with a chuckle.


    Then, his eyes fell on the restaurant not too far away, "This general is hungry. Today, I played such a big part with you, and you have to treat me well. Otherwise, I can''t guarantee that I would accidentally leak this information to someone."


    "Fine, fine, fine. What do you want to eat? I''ll treat you to a meal. You can eat whatever you want."


    Hua Mujiao had not expected Shangguan Yi to be a glutton.


    In the restaurant, looking at the table full of delicious food, Hua Mu Jin started to worry about her purse.


    "Shangguan Yi, can''t you be a little more polite?" Look at what you''ve ordered. It''s so greasy, are you a carnivore? "


    Out of all the dishes on the table, Hua Mu Jin was actually drooling in her heart.


    However, everything Shangguan Yi ordered was expensive. After all, she was the one who had to treat them, so she couldn''t help feeling a little heartache.


    "I said good wine and good food, yet you still feel sorry for me?"


    Picking up the chopsticks, Shangguan Yi picked up a piece of meat and put it in her mouth, eating it quite happily.


    "Yes, this restaurant tastes pretty good."


    Hua Mujiao glanced at Shangguan Yi before picking up his chopsticks.


    Her gaze landed on Nan Ge who was standing to the side. "Nan Ge, why have you been standing there? Sit down and eat together. Aren''t you hungry? "


    "Empress ¡­"


    "Hmm? What did you call me? "


    As soon as Nan Ge opened his mouth, Hua Mujiao smiled and interrupted him.


    "Cough ¡­" Nan Ge retracted the embarrassment on his face and turned serious.


    "According to the rules, your subordinate cannot eat at the same table as Master."


    In the palace, Hua Mujiao was always eating alone, or with Bai Zhan Ke. She was used to this in the palace, but she didn''t feel the need to care about these things after coming out.


    "Sit down, this is an order."


    "This, this subordinate ¡­"


    Seeing that Hibiscus Flower''s face had sunk, Nan Ge was in a difficult position, not sure if he should sit or not.


    "That''s enough, can''t you let me have a good meal?" If I tell you to sit down, then sit down. This isn''t a palace; you can just stand there and affect this general''s appetite. "


    Seeing the two of them in a stalemate, Shangguan Yi opened her mouth.


    His words worked, and in the end Nan Ge sat down to eat with them.


    "Oh right, that silk shop of yours, you don''t even look at the account books. Aren''t you afraid that the boss will cheat us?"


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips and smiled, then confidently shook her head.


    Swallowing the food in his mouth, he said, "If Boss Xu really is someone who knows how to cheat, I also wouldn''t pass the shop over to him." Furthermore, there will be a Xiang''er in the future, so there''s no need to worry. "


    Shangguan Yi raised his eyes, he looked at the flower hibiscus and sighed softly.


    "Your trust is a bit blind. "Still, I have to say that you haven''t misjudged this person. That Boss Xu is very loyal to you."


    "Boss Xu was originally the owner of that shop. Previously, due to the fact that his son was in need of money due to illness, I had no choice but to resell it. Back then, when I bought his shop, I had promised him fifty cents.


    Shangguan Yi fixed his eyes on the flower, hibiscus vulgaris, with a profound look in his eyes.


    "I actually think that it wasn''t because his income was better than before that he couldn''t fake it. Rather, it was because he was grateful to you. "As far as I know, the silk shop has been around for three generations. Not only have you saved his son, you''ve also saved his family''s inheritance. How could he not be grateful to you?"


    Listening to Shangguan Yi''s words, Hua Mu Jin truly did recall Boss Xu mentioning that this was passed down by his great-grandfather when they had first entered the silk shop.


    "No matter what it is, as long as he manages it well and gets into the account, I don''t need to do anything. It feels so good to be able to count the money until my hands go soft."


    At the mention of money, Hua Mujiao''s eyes began to shine.


    "Hey, I see that you''ve gone all the way in. The rice grains at the corner of your mouth, are you planning to keep and feed them to the rats? "


    Sighing helplessly, Shangguan Yi looked at the rice grains at the corner of Hua Mujiao''s mouth and stood up, reaching out to help her remove them.


    However, just as his hand was about to touch Hua Mujiao''s cheek, the door to the private room was pushed open.


    A wave of coldness seeped into his bones.


    Turning their heads, when Hua Mu Jin and Shangguan Yi''s gazes fell on the person who came through the door, they couldn''t help swallowing their saliva at the same time.


    Nan Ge, who was sitting by the side, also stood up.


    "Shangguan Yi, move your hands!"


    Hurriedly withdrawing his hand, Shangguan Yi grinned.


    "Erm, why did you leave the palace? Don''t get me wrong, I''m just helping her wipe her mouth. "


    The one standing in the doorway was none other than Bai Zhan Ke.


    Hua Mu Jin stood up in surprise.


    She looked at Bai Zhan Ke and asked, "Why are you here? Didn''t you say that there are a lot of things to be done? "


    As he slowly entered the box, Luo Chen closed the door behind him. He exchanged a glance with Nan Ge, as if to ask, "What''s the situation?"


    Sitting beside Hua Mujiao, Bai Zhan looked at the rice grains that had not been removed by Shangguan Yi, before wiping them off for her. "It''s done."


    Hua Mujiao pursed her lips and smiled. She sat down, placed her hands on her cheeks and asked with blinking eyes, "Did you miss me? Could it be that you can''t eat while I''m not at the palace? "


    Bai Zhan Kui patted on Hua Mu Jin''s head dotingly, and a smile appeared on his face.

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    He turned to look at Shangguan Yi and said in a low voice, "Luo Chen, escort General Shangguan home."


    In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin and Shangguan Yi were both stunned.


    After a long time, Shangguan Yi came back to his senses and said unhappily, "I haven''t finished eating, and you''re already chasing me away?" If you want to leave, wait for me to fill my stomach first. "


    Seeing that his doting gaze was fixed on Hua Mujiao, Shangguan Yi''s expression changed.


    Hua Mujiao looked at Shangguan Yi with an awkward expression.


    She reached for a clean bowl and chopsticks from the side and smiled: "When you left the palace, you probably haven''t eaten yet, right? Let''s eat and fill our stomachs first, don''t be so hungry. "


    Glancing at the tableware in front of him, the corners of Bai Zhan Ge''s lips curled up slightly, forming a charming smile.


    "I am indeed hungry."


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly stood up and pulled Hua Mu Jin into his arms, before his ears rang out in a low, magnetic voice.


    "You should be responsible for feeding me."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s action was too sudden, and when he finally reacted, the magnetic voice caused Hua Mujiao''s entire body to go numb.


    Coughing lightly, Shangguan Yi''s face darkened.


    "Cough, I say, can you not be so bored? There are three living people in this room, do you really think we don''t exist?"


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s words, Hua Mujiao''s cheeks turned slightly red. She wanted to struggle free, but she couldn''t muster up the strength to do so.


    Bai Zhan Ke tightly wrapped his arm around Hua Mujiao''s slender waist, the corners of his lips curled up slightly. "Luochen, please wait outside, General Shangguan."


    "¡­"


    Luo Chen stepped forward and couldn''t stop himself from laughing.


    He respectfully extended his hand and made a ''please'' gesture towards Shangguan Yi, then said softly, "General Shangguan, please."


    Shangguan Yi didn''t know what to say, so she shook her sleeves and left the box.


    Shangguan Yi leaned against the railing of the restaurant''s corridor, her dark eyes staring unblinkingly at the tightly shut door.


    Looking at Shangguan Yi, Nan Ge walked towards the stairs and stood still.


    On the other side, Luo Chen was staring at Shangguan Yi as if he had seen something new.


    After a long while, he finally spoke up in a small voice and tentatively asked, "General, you can''t have any presumptuous thoughts towards Imperial Concubine Xi, right?"


    Glancing coldly at Luo Chen, Shangguan Yi sighed.


    He calmed himself down, turned his head and stared at Luo Chen, and the corner of his mouth curled up.


    "Luochen, it seems that this general has always been too kind to you. This has caused you to dare to joke around with this general. How about I send you to the torture chamber so they can train you again?"


    "No, no, no." Upon hearing that, Luo Chen hurriedly waved his hands and took two steps back.


    He smiled awkwardly and said, "General Shangguan, your Prime Minister can support a boat. Your subordinate knows his wrongs and will forgive your subordinate. The torture chamber is not a place for people to stay."


    At this moment, in the private room.


    Bai Zhan Ke held the flower hibiscus tightly and smelled the fragrance in her hair. His lips curled up as he said, "I''m hungry. You''re in charge."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless. She knew what Bai Zhan meant by ''hungry'', but she had to pretend that she didn''t know.


    "Um, there''s still a lot of food on the table, why don''t you have some?"


    The hand that was holding onto Hua Mujie''s waist slightly moved back, and the distance between the two became even closer.


    "Eat it."


    As he said this, Bai Zhan Ke slapped Hua Mu Jin across and lifted her up in his arms.


    It was originally a VIP box, and there was a bed in the box.


    Hua Mu Jin''s heartbeat quickened, and her face flushed red.


    When she was placed on the bed and looked at the man who was pressing down on her, Hua Mujiao reached out a hand to push her away, "White War Cake, this is the restaurant, we, we ¡­"


    "It''s fine."


    Hua Mujiao was interrupted by Bai Zhan before she could finish her words.


    Following that, a kiss that blotted out the sky and covered the earth covered her mouth.


    "Mm ¡­"


    From inside the private box, sounds of love could be heard. Shangguan Yi tightened her grip on her folding fan, took a deep breath, and turned around to look at the restaurant below.


    "Creak ¡­"


    It was unknown whether it was due to the excessive force of her hand on the railing or the aging of the railing, but Shangguan Yi was unable to withstand the force of her hand as it broke and fell to the ground.


    After approximately half an incense''s time, the private box''s door was opened.


    Shangguan Yi clenched her fists as she looked at the blushing hibiscus communis. She grinned and said, "Is it over?" "Then let''s settle the bill and leave."


    When she heard that they were going back to the palace, Hua Mujiao was somewhat unhappy.


    Biting her lip, she turned around and met Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze.


    "It''s still too early. I heard that the lake in the west is the most beautiful this season. How about we go for a swim in the lake and take a look at the beautiful scenery there?"


    "If you like it, then go."


    Listening to their conversation, Shangguan Yi shivered all over with goosebumps.


    "In my opinion, you just want to go to the West Lake to watch the beautiful fights between the cards in each building. Why don''t you just go feed the fish in the West Lake?"


    Hua Mujiao glared at Shangguan Yi, puzzled. What was wrong with him?


    "You talk too much. Feed the fish, I''ll feed the fish, okay?"


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s defeated look, Shangguan Yi could only smile helplessly and shake her head. "Fine, fine, fine. Feed the fishes. What are you waiting for? Let''s go." It just so happens that this general wants to take a look as well. It''s said that the head of the Purple Bamboo Garden is the national beauty. "


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    She had a strange feeling that Shangguan Yi had been acting strangely ever since Bai Zhan had arrived.


    But it was hard to say what exactly was strange.


    Imperial City, by the West Lake.


    The sky gradually grew darker, and every household held lamps in their hands. This was especially true of the people who lived near the West Lake. The lamps were even brighter.


    The lights shone into the lake, reflecting a beautiful scene.


    In the center of the lake, several brightly lit boats were docking, and the melodious sound of the zither was coming from them.


    When the zither music ended, the surrounding crowd all clapped and cheered.


    "Shangguan Yi, didn''t you say that each of these top cards can play the zither well?" Hearing this zither music, isn''t it a bit too weak? "


    On the boat, Hua Mujie was propping her head up with one hand, a look of disappointment on her face.


    "Women are supposed to be soft. Do you think everyone is like you, like a man? What''s more, they did have a good hand in playing the zither, but that still depended on who they could compete with. If it''s compared with the one you played at the previous dinner party, it''s a far cry from that. "


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished speaking, Hua Mujiao stared at him in surprise.


    The burning gaze sent shivers down Shangguan Yi''s spine.


    "Withdraw your gaze. If you keep looking like this, the person next to you might eat me up."


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk."


    Suddenly, the flower hibiscus was speechless.


    She looked Shangguan Yi up and down and said, "How rare, you actually praised me so much. I think the sun will rise from the west tomorrow."


    As soon as she finished her sentence, a melodious and melodious tune like a nightingale drifted into her ears. In a split-second, the flower, wood, and hibiscus were all attracted to her.


    He turned his head and looked in the direction of the zither music. Within the brightly lit boat, an extremely beautiful woman was gently playing the zither with her head lowered.


    After a long time, Hua Mujiao turned her head and looked at the ''White Battlefield'' on the side, somewhat incredulous.


    The music was so beautiful that even she, a woman, was attracted by it. She was completely expressionless and focused on her book.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, if you weren''t my husband, I''m afraid I would have suspected you. I have no choice but to be a man and not be a woman."


    Looking up, Bai Zhan Ke''s expression was still indifferent.


    "Woman, you alone are enough."


    On the other side, Shangguan Yi''s complexion changed as soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking.


    "Come on, you only know how to tease me. You didn''t even look at her. That girl is as beautiful as a fairy. If I were a man, I would definitely marry her and spoil her."


    Although it was slightly far from the boat, Flower Hibiscus had good eyesight.


    Looking from afar, the lady who was playing the zither was graceful, her zither voice was powerful, and her facial features were beautiful. She was definitely a beauty.


    "I''ve seen it. It''s far inferior to yours."


    "Puff ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao had just taken a sip of tea, and just as he was about to speak, he was caught off guard and spat out.


    Coincidentally, it sprayed on Shangguan Yi''s face.


    "Hehe, no, I''m sorry, I didn''t do it on purpose." With an embarrassed smile, Hua Mujiao picked up her handkerchief and embarrassedly wiped the water off her face for Shangguan Yi.


    A wave of cold air came from behind him.


    Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but shiver. When she turned around, she saw Bai Zhan Hua''s dark face.


    She mustered up her courage to glare back at him. "Don''t speak such romantic words in a serious manner next time. Don''t let me get unprepared. Look at how the general sprays water all over his face."


    Shangguan Yi gritted her teeth in hatred as she snatched the handkerchief from Hua Mu Jin''s hands.


    "I think you are doing this on purpose. I am a general of a country, how did I suffer so many losses at the hands of a woman like you?"


    Blinking her eyes, Hua Mu Jin finally couldn''t hold it in and burst out laughing.


    "Haha, Shangguan Yi, I didn''t mean to do that. But your expression just now was so funny that I couldn''t hold it in anymore. You made me laugh."


    "You ¡­ I really want to pinch ¡­ "


    "Ah ¡­"


    "Miss! Miss! Someone is coming! Miss has fallen into the water! Quickly, someone come!"


    Shangguan Yi wanted to say something, but was cut off by the noise from outside.


    When they looked over, they didn''t know why, but the few boats in the middle of the lake clashed against each other. Many people fell into the lake, and the beautiful woman who played the zither also fell to the ground in a sorry state.


    "Luo Chen, Nan Ge, go save them!"


    With a "Teng", Hua Mu Jin stood up and commanded the Falling Dust South Spear. She also jumped into the lake.


    "Jin''er!"


    Hua Mujiao''s jump caused the two men beside her to stand up one by one, their faces turning dark and flustered.


    "What are you doing? Save him!"


    "Empress ¡­"


    Nan Ge, who had been waiting for the order from Bai Zhan Jiang, jumped into the lake as soon as Hua Mu Jin jumped into the water. With a light tap of his toes, he jumped into the lake.


    Luckily, the boat wasn''t too far away from the water, and the hibiscus chrysanthemum was quite good at swimming. He quickly grabbed the woman who was almost submerged and pulled her towards his boat.


    "Miss, are you alright?"


    Nan Ge''s voice sounded by his ear.


    "I know water, go save the others."


    Nan Ge, who initially didn''t want to make a move, was forced by Hua Mujiao''s words to listen to his orders to save his friend.


    Not long after Flower Hibiscus swam towards the boat, two figures flew towards her, scooping her and the saved girl out of the water and into the boat.


    "Miss, are you alright ¡­"


    After getting on the boat, Hua Mujie wanted to ask the girl about it, but she was pulled into a warm embrace.


    With her ear pressed against the man''s chest, she could clearly hear the abnormal rate of his heartbeat.


    Raising her eyes and looking at Bai Zhan Ke''s ice-cold face, she had a feeling that she had made a mistake.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, did I make you worry?"

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    Her wet clothes stuck close to her body, outlining the beautiful figure of the flower hibiscus. The faintly discernible red undergarment was extremely alluring.


    He took off his coat and tightly wrapped the flower hibiscus in it.


    He then carried Hua Mu Jin in his arms, and the cold air on his body was enough to make people tremble in fear. "Luo Chen, prepare the carriage."


    "Wait ¡­"


    The woman''s pleasant voice sounded from behind him.


    "If it weren''t for you, I''m afraid Zennings would have already drowned to death. May I ask what your name is, and how you saved my life?


    Hua Mujiao wanted to reply, but was met with a look from Bai Zhan, choking her words in her throat.


    "If nothing happens to her, you will live. If anything happens to her, your life is not enough! "


    It was unknown whether it was because she was soaked from falling into the water or because of Bai Zhan Jiang''s ice-cold words, but the woman''s body was trembling and her eyes were brimming with tears.


    The boat was still some distance from the shore, and Bai Zhan Ke carried the flower hibiscus and flew onto the shore.


    Soon after, Luo Chen and Nan Ge followed.


    Turning around, Zi Ning was stunned by Shangguan Yi''s impeccable appearance.


    After a long while, she then asked, feeling wronged, "Young Master, did I say something wrong?"


    Glancing at the woman''s drenched body, Shangguan Yi raised her lips and chuckled. "No, but she sacrificed herself to save you, so you should cherish this life you picked up. If she is harmed, your life is indeed not enough to compensate her. "


    As he spoke, Shangguan Yi took off her outer robes and draped them over Zi Ning''s body.


    He wanted to thank her, but he didn''t expect that she would take the cold words from her. Zining could not bear it any longer.


    The ship approached the shore. It wanted to thank Shangguan Yi again, but it swallowed its words as soon as it opened its mouth. The ship watched him leave sadly.


    "Miss, are you alright? You scared me to death!"


    Shaking her head with a bitter smile, Zi Ning tightly grabbed Shangguan Yi''s coat and followed her line of sight into the distance.


    "Drunken Dream Tower''s people are too poisonous. I clearly saw that their boat was charging towards us. It''s obvious that they want to make a fool out of you, girl. You''re weaker than them, yet you still want them to kill you? They really can do it."


    "Alright, there''s no evidence. Don''t come to such a conclusion. Go back."


    On the carriage heading back to the palace.


    For some reason, Hua Mu Jin felt very guilty.


    Although his face was cold, she could feel his worry and anger.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, I''m really fine, ever since I was a kid I''ve been swimming. Can you stop showing such a straight face?"


    Hua Mu Jin puffed out her cheeks, and bit her lower lip as she moved closer to Bai Zhan Ke, "Can''t I be wrong? Next time, I will absolutely not act rashly again. Don''t be angry, okay? "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face was expressionless, and his black eyes were half-closed.


    "Do you dare to have a next time?"


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s low voice, Hua Mujiao swallowed a mouthful of saliva and hurriedly shook her head.


    Then he grinned and said: "No, no, I promise there won''t be a next time. Then, can you stop being angry? "


    Unable to endure the petting of the hibiscus, Bai Zhan''s stiff face eased a little.


    He held Hua Mujie at his side, his chin resting on her head, "Jin''er, I can''t lose you."


    The warm words rippled in Hua Mujie''s heart. He leaned his head against Bai Zhan Ke''s chest, listening to his calm heartbeat with unspeakable satisfaction.


    After returning to the palace, Bai Zhan Ke ordered the imperial physician to examine Hua Mujiao''s body thoroughly before confirming that there was nothing wrong with her.


    At the same time, the news of Hibiscus Blossom leaving the palace and returning with the Emperor reached the ears of the empress dowager and the concubines.


    The Dew Palace.


    "Qian Hua, have you heard about the matter of Xi''er returning from the palace, covered in dew?"


    In the chaise longue, the empress dowager was half asleep, her face full of weariness.


    Nangong Qianhua pouted and nodded.


    Glancing lightly at Nangong Qianhua, the empress dowager heaved a deep sigh.


    "For any woman who enters the imperial harem, being able to leave the palace once is an extremely difficult matter. I''ve heard that today, the emperors specially brought Princess Xixi out to travel the lake. This is enough to show that the emperor dotes on her. You care about the emperor, but he doesn''t care about you at all."


    The more the empress dowager spoke, the more Nangong Qianhua felt wronged and angry.


    "These past few days, Qian Hua also saw that Big Brother Zhan was completely bewitched by that witch and had long forgotten his past. But Aunt, Thousand Flowers heart is truly unwilling. "


    Hearing this, the empress dowager''s lips curved up in a smile.


    Qin mama stepped forward and helped the empress dowager sit up.


    "In the end, you still have a good relationship with the Emperor. Even if your heart is unwilling, you can only endure. It''s not like you don''t know that the emperor exterminated the entire Qian family because of Imperial Concubine Xi. Although he is just an assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites and his position is not very high, it is truly a sad thing for a concubine to end up like this. "


    With that, the empress dowager suddenly stopped.


    His eyes slowly went cold.


    "If that''s the case, when that day comes when Imperial Concubine Xi no longer exists, perhaps the Emperor will still be able to recall the events that happened between you and her. At that time, the Emperor''s heart will only belong to you."


    As soon as the empress dowager finished speaking, Nangong Qianhua was startled and pursed her lips.


    "Aunt, do you mean for Qian Hua to get rid of Imperial Concubine Xi?"


    Smiling faintly and shaking her head, the empress dowager extended her hand and allowed Qin mama to support her as she walked to the side of the bed.


    "This one didn''t say that. Apart from her, it all depends on whether or not you want to win the emperor''s heart. This Dowager is tired. You can leave now. "


    "Aunt, I ¡­"


    Nangong Qianhua wanted to say something, but the empress dowager raised a hand, indicating for her to withdraw.


    Helpless, she could only get up, "Auntie, you should rest. Qian Hua will take her leave now."


    Exiting the Dew Palace, the peony beside him had an abnormal expression on its face, as if it wanted to say something but hesitated.


    Glancing at Peony, Nangong Qianhua was somewhat happy. She said, "Just say what you want to say. Don''t hesitate to say what you want to say. Just look on with annoyance."


    "Princess, actually, this servant understood what the empress dowager meant, but I''m not sure. I''m afraid that if I make an assertion, it''ll make you unhappy."


    "Do you think I can''t hear you?"


    Nangong Qianhua was very clear about what Peony was thinking.


    "If I really get rid of Empress Xi, then the emperor will definitely hate me to the bones. At that time, don''t mention reminding the emperor of the past, I''m afraid it''ll be difficult for me to make a move in this harem. The only person I can rely on is the empress dowager."


    "Princess is wise."


    Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Nangong Qianhua. His black eyes flashed with a peculiar light.


    "If the empress dowager is like this, she will force you onto a dead end. "However, Princess, right now ¡­"


    While speaking, Peony suddenly stopped.


    He probingly looked at Nangong Qianhua and did not dare to continue.


    He stopped and looked at her angrily, "Peony, why are you here in the Huan Yue Country? Why are you speaking in such a manner? It''s not like I''m going to punish you. You wanted to say something, but you held back. Are you trying to test my patience? "


    After hearing these words, Peony suddenly kneeled on the ground.


    He shook his head and said, "Princess, please forgive me. This servant doesn''t dare to say it. It''s just that this servant fears that my words will make Princess unhappy, so I didn''t dare to continue speaking."


    "Alright, get up. Look how scared you are. If you continue to speak, I will not blame you. "


    Reaching out to help the peony up, Nangong Qianhua walked towards Zhao He Palace.


    Princess, you''re actually not respected by your concubine in the imperial harem right now. That person''s status in the Hall of Eternal Harmony is lower than yours, and he''s more respected than you. This servant truly feels wronged on behalf of the princess.


    "She? Ye Yi Xin? Who the hell is she to dare to be on par with me? "


    When she mentioned Ye Lai Xin, Nangong Qian Hua revealed an extremely disgusted expression.


    It was as if he had a deep grudge with Ye Yi Xin. Even his eyes were filled with hatred.


    "The princess'' words are true. She was born of low birth, so even the other concubines in the imperial harem aren''t qualified to compare with the princess. This servant has spoken without thinking, I hope that Princess will forgive me. "


    The words that Peony had said reached Nangong Qianhua''s heart.


    Compared to these imperial concubines, she was indeed the one who was born with the most respect.


    "Forget it." In regards to the matter with the Qian House today, Ye Yi Xin had lost a faction supporting her. However, the enmity between her and Xifei could be considered as deep. I can make use of this opportunity and let them bite. "


    "Princess, this is a good plan. In that case, Princess, you can enjoy the benefits of being a fisherman."


    At the same time, in Yonghe Palace.


    "Xin''er, mother has only one brother. Can''t you beg the emperor to save your uncle? Several generations of the Qian Family''s heirs have been exterminated, and this is the last clan that is destroying our Qian Family. "


    On the chair, a woman was crying so hard that her tears came out, but there was a hint of blame in her tone.


    On the side, Ye Yi Xin frowned.


    "Mother, it''s not that Xin''er doesn''t want it. Even if I were to kneel in front of the emperor for three days and three nights, the emperor would never forgive the Qian family." Don''t you know what kind of person your cousin is? It''s not a good idea to tie someone up, but you actually have to tie up the one who left the palace today, Imperial Concubine Xi. "


    Hearing this, the old woman cried even louder.


    "It''s not like you don''t know. Your cousin was born ugly and fat. In the past, the matchmaker said that no one was willing to marry their daughter to him. If they didn''t steal it, how would he find a woman?"


    Hearing her mother''s unreasonable words, Ye Lai Xin''s frown deepened.


    If not for the fact that this old woman was his own mother, he was afraid that she would have lost her patience long ago.


    "Cousin is always like this. There''s really nothing I can do about it. Mother, you''d better give up. If I really do go and beg, not only will the emperor ignore it, he might even implicate the Ye Family and father. Mother, are you willing to see the Ye Family be implicated as well? "


    Ye Yi Xin knew that the Qian House was doing things for the empress dowager. The emperor had long harbored the intention of exterminating them.


    It just so happened that Hua Mujie had set a fire to burn the entire Qian House.


    The corruption in the decree was not a forced crime, but because her uncle had done many things to take bribes.


    "Aiya, what should we do now? I don''t want the Ye Family to be implicated, but I also want the Qian Family to be able to protect the family line." Xin''er, since you''re a noble concubine, think of a way to see if there''s a way to integrate both sides. Or you can beg Her Majesty. "


    Facing his mother''s pressure, Ye Yi Xin was not feeling well either.


    "Uncle may be the empress dowager''s man, but ever since the incident in the Qian House to this day, the empress dowager has never expressed the intention of saving the estate. Mother, you''d better stop dreaming. Your daughter is tired, I''ll have someone send you out of the palace."


    "Xin''er, you, how can you be so heartless? Pity my Qian family, you''re cutting off the empress just like that."


    Her mother did not feel helpless about this.


    Listening to his mother''s scolding, Ye Yi Xin focused all of the hatred in his heart onto Hua Mujiao.

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    "I didn''t agree when Uncle asked for an official. "After that, you know full well how many things Uncle did to harm himself and others. Don''t make things difficult for your daughter, if I plead for mercy, I''ll definitely provoke displeasure from the Emperor. This harem will probably be even harder to deal with."


    "But, did our Qian Family end up getting killed by that woman just like that?" Xin Er, no matter what, mother can''t take this lying down. "


    Madam Ye could not bear to see this, but she knew the difficulty of this situation.


    Once she entered the palace, she was as deep as the sea, not to mention that her daughter was not yet favored.


    "Mother, don''t worry. Uncle treats me like his own daughter. I will remember the Qian Family''s enmity in my heart. It''s getting late, I''ll get someone to send you back. "


    Seeing that Madam Ye had calmed down, Ye Laixin''s tone became much more gentle.


    Madam Ye stopped crying and looked at her daughter, a hint of regret on her face.


    "Xin''er, mother has let you down. I originally wanted to marry you to a good home, but I never thought that you would be pushed into a pit of fire. Now that the empress dowager and the emperor are opposing each other, and your father follows her lead, you must feel uncomfortable being stuck in the middle, right? "


    Madam Ye''s words struck a deep chord in Ye Laixin''s heart.


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a bitter smile.


    "Mom, I''m fine. "When you go back, remember to remind father so that he can be more obedient. Other than the empress dowager''s people, no one knows if the next to be eliminated will be the Ye Clan."


    "Your father understands, but ¡­"


    With that, Madam Ye suddenly stopped talking and sighed, "Oh, Xin''er, it''s been hard on you."


    Deep in the night, the enormous Imperial Palace was like an empty city, unusually quiet. The palace, with the exception of the guards who were patrolling the night, and the palace maids who were in charge of the lamps, was almost completely silent.


    At the Hibiscus Temple, Bai Zhan Ke sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the peacefully sleeping Hibiscus Blossom. He stretched out a hand to caress her face, his eyes filled with love.


    Dong, dong ¡­


    Knocking sounds came from outside the door.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t take his eyes off Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    He then bent down and kissed her on the forehead, then stood up and walked out of the palace.


    "What is it?"


    Outside the hall, Nan Ge was standing respectfully. "Mistress, there is a secret letter from the border. General Shangguan is waiting for you in the royal study."


    Just as Bai Zhan Ke and Nan Ge were leaving, a palace maid walked out of the hall and lightly pushed open the door of the palace.


    On the bed, Hua Mu Jin, who had just opened her eyes, closed them again.


    Hearing the light footsteps of the person approaching, he subconsciously felt that something was wrong.


    As the sound of footsteps got closer, Hua Mu Jin''s hands, which were hidden under the blanket, tightened into fists.


    Feeling someone sitting on the edge of the bed, she stood up abruptly and crossed her hands with the palace maid.


    However, when she clearly saw the appearance of the palace maid, Hua Mu Jin was completely stunned on the spot.


    "Woman, why are you getting more and more ruthless? If I wasn''t agile, wouldn''t I have taken a heavy punch from you?"


    Seeing the white feathers that were dressed in palace maids'' clothes and dressed like a woman, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    "Bai Lingyu, are you sick?" Stealthily sneaking into the palace dressed up as you are, what kind of tricks are you trying to pull? "


    As she sized up the white feathers dressed in the palace maid attire, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but sigh in her heart. When this man became beautiful, it was as expected, as expected, a woman''s business.


    Bai Lingyu laughed softly when she heard this. Then, she sat down at the table.


    He poured himself a cup of tea and said, "I heard that you were tied up by the young master of the Qian House when you left the Palace. I was just worried about you. I just came to take a look."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao did not believe that Bai Lingyu had dressed up like this just to see if she was alright.


    "What has it got to do with you? "Before I call anyone, leave quickly. Otherwise, don''t blame me for being ruthless."


    After drinking a mouthful of tea, Bai Linyu''s gaze shifted, looking at the deep face of Hua Mu Jin. The smile on her face disappeared.


    "In your eyes, This King is truly like a flood and ferocious beast that you fear so much?"


    Fear?


    Hua Mu Jin sneered in her heart, and took two steps forward, "Bai Ling Yu, did you get the wrong idea? I have never been afraid of you. "


    A trace of self-mockery flashed across Bai Lingyu''s face.


    He stood up, walked up to Hua Mujiao and met her gaze.


    "Since you have never been afraid of me before, then why do you need to be so anxious to chase This King away? Since This King is dressed like this and wants to see you, you should at least keep This King for a drink of tea. "


    "Bai Ling Yu''s proximity makes Hua Mu Jin extremely uncomfortable.


    He moved over to the table and sat down.


    "You seem to have drunk your tea just now. Even if you have already drunk, why should I keep you here? "


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin smirked and sized Bai Ling Yu up. She then continued to speak, "It''s just that I didn''t expect that the dignified king of the Huan Yue Country would actually have a habit of dressing up like a woman. I am very curious. If this matter were to spread out, would you, your highness, not even dare to step out of the Prince''s Mansion''s door? "


    Carefully looking at the white feathers, Hua Mujiao suddenly thought of the word ''female big boss''.


    A grown man in a woman''s outfit and looking like that made her want to laugh a little.


    Thinking this, the corners of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth slightly raised.


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin had restrained her hostility towards him, Bai Ling Yu went up and sat in front of her.


    She raised her eyebrows and chuckled, "So what if I wear women''s clothing back for you? As long as you smile, This King can be considered to be worth it. "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was speechless as he put away the smile on his face.


    Putting aside the fact that Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Ling Yu were opposing each other, she actually felt that Bai Ling Yu was not that detestable.


    "Abnormal!" "Speak, why are you looking for me?"


    Staring at the hibiscus, Bai Linyu retorted, "Do I have to find you because there''s something I need to do?"


    Hearing that, Hua Mu Jin''s brows rose, the light in her eyes deepened, "Are you alright? It''s nothing. You came to my palace dressed like this, were you stupid? "


    Sighing lightly, Bai Linyu shook her head, picked up the cup that she had just drunk, and took another sip of tea.


    "You think This King is willing? I''ve heard that he has announced for the imperial doctors to take a look at your body. If he didn''t have too many hidden guards, Ben Wang wouldn''t have come here dressed like this and even got laughed at by you. "


    Judging from Bai Lingyu''s expression, it seemed that she wasn''t lying to him.


    However, Hua Mu Jin still couldn''t believe that this man in front of her was only here to check if she was alright, so he gave up his dignity as a man and wore the clothes of a woman.


    However, the bad impression that Bai Lingyu had given her had long since been planted in her heart.


    "I''m doing very well. I don''t need you to look at me." "I''m tired, you can go."


    Standing up, Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to talk to him anymore, so she went straight to the bed and lay down.


    "You are also the first woman to be so heartless to this king. However, this king likes it more and more. Back then when I sent you to the palace, it was really the biggest mistake this king ever made. "


    After hearing Bai Ling Yu''s voice, Hua Mu Jin didn''t reply.


    Of course, she had suffered losses from Bai Lingyu several times before, so it was naturally impossible for her to not be on her guard.


    Only, this time, Bai Ling Yu really didn''t do anything to her.


    "Looks like you really do not like This King. Since that''s the case, you can rest." After he finished speaking, Bai Linyu stood up and walked out of the palace while glancing at the hibiscus flower on the bed.


    Turning around, she looked at the closed doors of the hall and thought for a while.


    Bai Lingyu hated Bai Zhan Ke. She didn''t know where the hatred between them came from, but she was certain that no matter what happened, she would stand by Bai Zhanji''s side.


    Elsewhere, in the royal study.


    Bai Zhan Ke handed the letter to Shangguan Yi and asked, "Shangguan Yi, what do you think?"


    Shangguan Yi only glanced at the secret letter for a moment before walking to the lamp and burning it to ashes.


    "In a few days, you will leave for the Southern Kingdom. As soon as the Heavenly Light Empire sent their princess here for marriage, they had some strange movements. I''m afraid they want to take advantage of your departure to cause trouble for the both of us."


    "If you''re not here, the empress dowager will control the palace with her own hands. When the empress dowager orders Bai Lingyu to take care of the external problems, the ministers and officials will be even more prejudiced against you."


    "Regarding the Southern Kingdom''s national code, it would be best for you to consider it carefully before making a decision!"


    Bai Zhan Ke narrowed his eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    "Since she can''t wait to force me to abdicate my throne, why didn''t I give her a chance?"


    Shangguan Yi narrowed his eyes, seeming to understand the meaning of Bai Zhan''s words.


    "Could it be that you want to ¡­"


    "Yes."


    Seeing the determination in Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes, Shangguan Yi shook her head helplessly.


    "I think you are because the Southern Kingdom is related to her life. What kind of national code is that? It''s all your excuse to accompany her there. "However, this will suppress the empress dowager to the point where she won''t be able to breathe. After you leave the country, she won''t be able to create any waves."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t deny Shangguan Yi''s words and ordered, "You handle this matter, you must complete it before you leave the country."


    "Understood."


    After Shangguan Yi left the royal study, a petite woman walked out from the side.


    The woman stepped forward and took Bai Zhan''s hand.


    "Although I don''t know what you''re planning on doing, I do know a bit about it after listening to your conversation with General Shangguan." But I feel that it''s far from enough to just cut off the empress dowager''s right arm.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked a bit annoyed when he was pulled by someone.


    He took his hands off the table and sat down.


    Bai Zhan Ke lifted his eyes and looked at the woman before him. "What do you want to do?"


    Hearing this, the woman''s lips curved up in a smile, half lying on the table, looking at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "That''s good. If I help you block the prince, you will promise me one thing. What do you think?"


    After a long time, Bai Zhan Ke neither nodded nor shook his head.


    A trace of guilt flashed across Bai Zhan Ke''s face as he fixed his eyes on the woman.


    "You don''t have to be involved in this matter."


    Upon hearing this, the woman became somewhat unhappy.


    He pouted and said unhappily: "What do you mean I don''t have to participate? Ever since I entered your harem, I''ve been unable to leave it. "I don''t care, I just want to help you. If I really get in the way of the prince, you will owe me one more favor. You must agree to my conditions."


    With a frown, Bai Zhan Ke scolded in a low voice, "Stop messing around!"


    "Who''s messing with you? [I said I will help you, but even if you don''t want me to, I will help you!] You just wait for my good news. "

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    With that, the woman turned around and walked behind a bookshelf. She reached out her hand to twist the porcelain vase on the bookshelf. The originally fine bookshelf suddenly moved left and right, revealing a secret passage in front of the woman.


    Just as she was about to enter the secret passage, she suddenly thought of something and withdrew her foot.


    She turned around and looked at Bai Zhan Ke who was behind the table, and said: "Oh right, you and that Hua Mu Jin, don''t be so bored. "Humph!"


    With that, the woman directly entered the secret passage.


    When her figure disappeared, the bookshelves that separated the two seemed to have never been visited by anyone before. It was extremely quiet.


    After the woman left, Bai Zhan Ge didn''t sit at the table for too long, he stood up and headed to the Hibiscus Palace.


    When he returned to the Hibiscus Temple, the flower hibiscus had already fallen asleep.


    The next day, in the morning.


    "Empress, you''re awake?"


    "Yes."


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujie looked at the green bamboo that came in carrying water. The tiredness on her face was as if she hadn''t woken up yet.


    After a long while, she abruptly sat up.


    Looking at Green Bamboo, he asked, "Green Bamboo, did I forget to pick you up from the General''s Estate yesterday?"


    Putting the basin down, Green Bamboo smiled and said, "Niangniang, you did forget, but fortunately, General Shangguan had an urgent matter to attend to last night, so he brought this servant back with him. When this servant returned, I saw that Empress had already fallen asleep, so I didn''t disturb you. "


    Puckering his lips, Hua Mu Jin smiled guiltily.


    "Green Bamboo, I''m sorry. Too many things happened yesterday. I forgot about you."


    "Hua Mu Jin''s apology stunned the green bamboo. Empress, what are you talking about? "


    The green bamboo twisted the handkerchief, walked up to the bed and handed it to Hua Mujiao.


    "Niangniang, forgive this servant''s bluntness. Yesterday, this servant thought that you didn''t want this servant anymore, which was why I didn''t come to the general''s mansion to accept this servant. However, when the general returned to the house, he said that you had fallen into the water, which frightened this servant. "


    Falling into the water?


    Hua Mujie used a handkerchief to wash her face, her face filled with unhappiness, "What do you mean, you fell into the water? I was sent into the water to save her, so I decided to become a chivalrous girl! How did it get into their mouths that I accidentally fell into the water? Am I that stupid? "


    "Yes, Empress, you are trying to save her in the water, and this servant said the wrong thing. Please calm your anger."


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin grumbling, Green Bamboo could not help but laugh.


    He took the handkerchief and turned around, his eyes turning as if he had just recalled something.


    "Oh right, dozens of people from the Qian House were killed this morning. "I heard from my aunt who served tea in front of the imperial court that many ministers were talking about you in the morning assembly."


    Hearing that, Hua Mu Jin''s brows twitched, and asked: "You''re talking about me? What did you say? "


    A look of pride appeared on Green Bamboo''s face.


    "Of course it''s to say ''Niangniang, get rid of the harm for the people''. I heard that Young Master Qian is notorious in the hearts of the commoners. Many people who wanted to sue him were dealt with in secret by Lord Qian." "When Lord Qian was beheaded today, all the commoners applauded, saying that the Empress was a living Bodhisattva."


    Green Bamboo said this happily, but she didn''t notice that Hua Mu Jin''s expression had changed.


    How could she leave the palace and let everyone know about it?


    "Your servant greets Your Majesty ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mujiao was thinking, she heard the sound of the green bamboo worshipping. She raised her head and coincidentally met Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    Walking up to Hua Mujie, Bai Zhan asked in a soft voice, "Have you eaten breakfast?"


    Mu Jin pursed her lips and smiled, then shook her head.


    Then, he said to Green Bamboo, "Green Bamboo, you can leave first."


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    Seeing the grave expression on Hua Mujie''s face, Bai Zhan sat on the edge of the bed and asked, "What''s wrong?"


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin''s expression was heavy as she moved her lips.


    "Why did everyone know that I left the palace yesterday?"


    Bai Zhan Ke reached out his hand to stroke Hua Mu Jin''s head, smoothing her slightly messy hair. His black eyes were filled with a doting expression.


    "Shangguan Yi is in charge of this, don''t worry."


    Shangguan Yi?


    Although she had said there was no need to worry, Hua Mu Jin still didn''t understand Shangguan Yi''s intention in doing so.


    "Well, have you eaten yet? Would you like to have a bite with me? "


    "Alright."


    After breakfast, Bai Zhan Ke was in an exceptionally good mood. When he opened his mouth to bring Hua Mujiao out of the palace, Hua Mujiao felt as if he had misheard something, and he froze in place.


    After a long time, Hua Mujiao focused on Bai Zhan, and seeing that he didn''t seem to be teasing her again, she asked to confirm, "What did you just say? I didn''t hear it clearly. Why don''t you say it again?"


    "If you don''t want to, then you won''t go."


    It was a rare opportunity to leave the palace, so how could Hua Mu Jin miss it? Although she had just left the palace yesterday.


    "No, no, no, go, I''ll go. So when do we leave? I''m going to change my clothes. "


    "Now."


    "I can''t conceal my happiness in my heart." "Alright, I''ll go and change."


    Standing up, Hua Mujie was about to go back to the bedroom to change, but was pulled back by Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Luochen, bring the item over."


    Puzzled, he stared at the White War Cake. Hua Mujie really didn''t know what he was up to.


    However, when she saw Luo Chen walk in with a man''s outfit, she understood what he meant.


    "You want me to, wear men''s clothes?"


    "Yes."


    Bai Zhan Kui solemnly nodded his head. Hua Mujiao pursed her lips, wanting to laugh, but was also afraid that if she did, she would be ordered not to leave the palace, so she could only endure it in the end.


    "Then wait here for me, I''ll go change and then I''ll come."


    "Men''s wear is troublesome, I''ll help you change."


    "¡­"


    Those few words of hers had completely frozen Hua Mujiao in place.


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin''s defeated look, Luo Chen pursed his lips and turned his head to the side, covering his mouth as he snickered.


    "I can wear that myself, so you don''t have to help me. Besides, even if I don''t know it, isn''t there still green bamboo? Right, Green Bamboo? "


    Green Bamboo was trying his best to hold back his laughter as his face turned red.


    "Empress, this servant remembers that I have one more important matter to attend to that I did not mention to Qiu''er. This servant will take his leave first."


    "Green Bamboo, come back! Come back!"


    Green Bamboo, who had always been respectful towards him, never expected that at this moment, he would actually sell her out.


    Seeing the green bamboo leave, Hibiscus vulgaris no longer had an excuse.


    He rolled his eyes and was about to find another excuse, but Bai Zhan Ke simply lifted him up and carried him straight to the living room.


    "You, if you let me down, I''ll leave by myself."


    His gaze fell on Luo Chen, who was laughing so hard that he couldn''t even stand up straight. The flower wood hibiscus instantly blushed.


    Yesterday''s incident at the restaurant was enough to make her shy. She didn''t expect that early in the morning, she would make a joke out of Luo Chen.


    Hua Mujie wished she could find a hole to hide in.


    As for Hua Mujiao, she changed her clothes for an entire hour. When she came out again, she looked extremely handsome in men''s clothing, but she could not conceal the identity of her daughter.


    "Empress, are you sick?" This subordinate sees you blushing, do you want to call the imperial physician over to take a look? "


    Luo Chen seriously asked as he looked at the red flower of Hibiscus Mutabilis.


    Glaring at Luo Chen, Hua Mujiao bit her lips, stepped forward and kicked the area under his feet.


    "If you dare to tease me again, do you believe that I will betroth you to a eunuch?"


    Although Luo Chen had been kicked, he didn''t feel any pain because Hua Mu Jin''s kick had been very light.


    "I don''t dare. This subordinate is only worried about your body. I have absolutely no intention of making fun of you. I beg the Empress to calm her anger." Also, your subordinate would like to clarify that your subordinate''s orientation is very normal. "


    "Puchi ¡­"


    Luo Chen seriously joked while Hua Mu Jin couldn''t help but laugh out loud.


    Before this, she had always thought that Luo Chen was a very interesting person, but now, it seemed that it was much more interesting than she had imagined.


    "Oh, so your orientation is normal?" "How about this, when the time is right, I will walk around the palace properly and pick out ten or eight palace maids for you. I''ll betroth them all to you, okay?"


    "To reply esteemed Empress, your subordinate''s heart and people all belong to the Emperor."


    A cold gaze sent chills down Luo Chen''s spine.


    "Your master has an owner, you can''t be a mistress and ruin the relationship of others. "How about this, I''ll send someone to send you to the executive room. When you come out of there, your feelings will be completely settled."


    Luo Chen raised his eyes to look at Bai Zhan Ke, but didn''t dare to say anything else. He raised his eyebrows and signaled Hua Mujiao to look behind him.


    There was no need to look, Hua Mu Jin could already feel a chill in the air.


    He cursed in his heart as he turned around with a grin, directly taking Bai Zhan Ke''s arm.


    "Did you see that? Your master is mine, so you should stop thinking about your master. Do you hear me?"


    The words'' your master is mine, ''warmed the white battle.


    "Let''s go."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke''s expression had eased up, Hua Mu Jin and Luo Chen both let out a sigh of relief.


    After exiting the palace, the carriage continued on its way. The hawkers on both sides of the street were making a lot of noise, but as Hua Mujiao listened, she felt very comfortable.


    After getting off the carriage, Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at the sign that had the words'' Violet Bamboo Garden ''written on it. She was so shocked that her chin almost fell off.


    He turned and looked at Bai Zhan Ke. "Don''t tell me that you came here to pick up girls. Bringing his wife to the brothel, are you not afraid that I will rip it apart? "


    With a smile, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t explain, he just held onto Hua Mu Jin''s hand and walked inside.


    During the day, the brothel was extremely quiet. Bai Zhan dragged Hua Mu Jin along the familiar road to the third floor. From the moment they entered the Violet Bamboo Garden, Hua Mu Jin hadn''t seen a single person.


    "Strange, why is there no one in this building?"


    Hua Mu Jin muttered in a low voice. When she turned around, Luo Chen had already opened the door behind her.


    "This commoner pays his respects to the Emperor."


    She narrowed her eyes, looking at the person in front of her who was bowing and greeting her, and a puzzled look was written on Hua Mujiao''s face.


    "Let''s skip the fake gifts."


    Curling her eyes, Hua Mujiao sized up the man in front of her. He was dressed in elegant white clothes, and his facial features were as delicate as a sculpture. She hadn''t thought that there would be a man more beautiful than Shangguan Yi in this world.


    "How boring!" Isn''t this the same as seeing you bring the others? I have to at least give you some face as a king, right? "


    The man glanced at Hua Mu Jin before turning around and entering the room.


    Bai Zhan grabbed her and followed in.


    "This must be the Empress Dowager that General Shangguan spoke of, right? People are born with a country look, but it''s just that they look a little lighter. "


    A little lighter?


    What did this mean? Flower Hibiscus didn''t understand.


    "You don''t have to care about what he says."


    "You don''t need to care about what? No matter what, I''m your Royal Uncle, is there anyone who has the right to speak to their Royal Uncle like that? "

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    "What?" Royal Uncle? "


    The man''s words completely shocked Hua Mu Jin.


    He looked at the man. No matter how he looked at him, he was definitely not older than thirty. He didn''t expect him to be Bai Zhan Ke''s royal uncle.


    "Girl, are you so shocked that you don''t believe I''m your husband''s uncle?"


    The man''s eyes widened as he looked at Hua Mu Jin with an extremely interesting smile. He seemed to be extremely interested in her.


    With a grin, Hua Mu Jin withdrew her astonished gaze.


    "I''ve let you down because you look really young, so no matter what, people can''t treat you as an elder. So, I''m a bit surprised, and I hope that you can forgive me."


    Bai Zhanji took the initiative to leave the palace to look for him, which meant that this so called ''imperial uncle'' must have a good relationship with Bai Zhanji. Naturally, she couldn''t act impolitely towards him.


    Hua Mujiao''s polite tone made the man have a good impression of her.


    "Little girl, you really know how to judge the atmosphere. Not bad, you and Zhuo Er can be considered to be compatible."


    "Uncle Huang is too kind."


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, I''m looking for you. I have business to discuss."


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was chatting with the man, Bai Zhan''s face fell.


    The man raised his eyebrows and looked at Bai Zhan Ke with another intention in mind. He put one hand on his head, and a teasing smile appeared on his face.


    "As for proper business, it''s not too late to talk about it after I finish speaking with the little girl. Or is it that you have a grudge against royal uncle and are afraid that I will snatch your beloved girl away? Could it be that you don''t even have this little bit of trust in her? "


    As for Bai Zhan Ke, who liked to get jealous, Hibiscus vulgaris was already used to it.


    However, it wasn''t quite reasonable for him to be jealous of his Imperial Uncle.


    "If royal uncle Thirteen doesn''t have the mood to discuss official matters today, then I''ll cough and come back another day."


    Bai Zhan Ke said in a low voice, and then he stood up, pulling Hua Mu Jin up as well.


    However, Hua Mujiao didn''t expect Bai Zhan to act in such a way. Her feet were caught by the table and she directly threw herself into Bai Zhan Ke''s embrace.


    "Are you all going to put on the act of loving each other?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao shot a glance at the man, but she didn''t immediately leave his embrace. Instead, she smiled and looked at the man hugging her.


    "If you guys have business to discuss, then I''ll go out and take a stroll. I''ll be back in a while."


    The man had no intention of going straight to business with Bai Zhan Ke. Hua Mu Jin had a feeling that it was due to her presence.


    He put his arm around her slender waist, slightly pressing his hand on her, making her floral hibiscus stick even tighter.


    "No need."


    "Yo, yo, yo, look. You two came over to me, are you jealous of me? You must know that there are many beauties in my Purple Bamboo Garden. "


    Even though he was about to leave, the man still had a leisurely look on his face as he watched the show.


    After leaving Bai Zhan Ke''s embrace, Hua Mujiao started to carefully size up the man.


    Although men gave people a frivolous feeling, they didn''t dislike them. More importantly, Hua Mujiao was very curious. The exalted younger brother of the previous emperor of the Huan Yue Country, how did he manage to get into a brothel?


    Moreover, in her impression, she had never heard anyone talk about him.


    "Little girl, don''t look at me with that kind of expression. It''s very easy for people to misunderstand. Look at the person beside you, his face is already so dark that it''s like the bottom of a pot. "


    As if he could see what Hua Mu Jin was thinking, the man continued to joke without any hesitation.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle!"


    There was a hint of anger in Bai Zhan Ke''s deep voice.


    He turned around and looked at Luo Chen, who was waiting for him, and ordered, "Luo Chen, protect her well."


    The underlying meaning of Bai Zhan Ke''s words was that he had agreed to allow Hua Mujiao to leave.


    Although in Hua Mujiao''s eyes, he did not want this so-called Thirteenth Imperial Uncle to tease him anymore, it was still a good thing that he could leave this place.


    "Then you guys talk, I''m going out for a walk."


    "Don''t go too far."


    After Hua Mu Jin left, the man finally withdrew the mocking smile on his face and turned serious.


    After which, he asked, "If I''m not wrong, that girl should be Hua Qingcheng''s widow, right?"


    "Uncle Thirteen knows of Hua Qingcheng?"


    Bai Zhanzheng was slightly surprised that the man had mentioned Hibiscus vulgaris''s mother.


    The man put down his hand that was holding his head up and smiled, "Since you don''t know, then it''s inconvenient for me to say more. But, I can tell you this, her mother is from the Southern Kingdom, and in any case, you will be leaving in a few days for the Southern Kingdom. When that happens, we can investigate her identity and with your ability, it will be easy for us to find out her identity. "


    As he spoke, the man looked at Bai Zhan Ke and asked again, "You''ve come uninvited today, I''m sure you have something to ask of me. Say it, what is it?"


    He did not deny the man''s words.


    "Even if I didn''t say it, Uncle Thirteen would have guessed it."


    Hearing this, the man sighed and shook his head.


    "I''ve watched you grow up, and I know your personality the best. You want to ask me to leave the mountain and sit down and suppress the empress dowager when you leave Huan Yue Country, but do you think the empress dowager will give up power because of my appearance?"


    "Don''t worry, Uncle Huang, I''ve already made all the preparations."


    Walking out of the Violet Bamboo Garden onto the busy street, Hua Mu Jin would occasionally tilt her head to look at the dust that followed closely behind her. She seemed to want to say something, but then stopped.


    As if noticing that Hua Mu Jin had something to ask, Luo Chen smiled and said: "Mother ¡­ Ahem, if Miss has anything to ask, feel free to ask.


    He rolled his eyes at Luo Chen. This feeling of having his thoughts seen through made Hua Mu Jin feel uncomfortable.


    "Why hasn''t that Thirteenth Emperor been mentioned before?"


    Luo Chen walked forward, walking shoulder to shoulder with Hua Mu Jin.


    "Thirteenth Master, Bai Yan." He was the younger brother of the late emperor. When the late emperor was still alive, he was a marquis, and his power was only second to the late emperor''s. It''s been said that back then, when the Marquis of Zhenguo and his mistress''s mother were in the process of passing down some good news, because of the interference of the previous emperor, Thirteenth Elder and the previous emperor were at loggerheads with each other. "


    Luo Chen glanced at the street before continuing, "After that, for some reason, Lord Thirteen resigned from the position of Marquis and never appeared again in the Royal Palace."


    Listening to Luo Chen''s narration, Hua Mu Jin was very surprised.


    But if Bai Yanzhen and Bai Zhangru''s mother had a relationship, why did he look as big as Bai Zhanji?


    "From what you''re saying, doesn''t that mean Thirteenth Master started dating already?"


    Hearing this, Luo Chen was stunned for a moment, then couldn''t help but laugh out loud.


    "My young miss, don''t look at Lord Thirteen''s appearance. He''s over forty years old, but he doesn''t look old."


    "Four, forty...?"


    Hua Mu Jin was shocked.


    "He really does have a devilish face. I suddenly feel a little jealous."


    In his heart, Flower Hibiscus really was a little jealous, if he could also have a face of twenty at the age of forty, wouldn''t that be a beautiful thing?


    Luo Chen turned his head to look at Hua Mu Jin, as the corners of his mouth formed a smile.


    "This subordinate has heard that there is a genius doctor in the martial arts world who can ensure that his appearance is not old. But this genius doctor is rarely seen, and very few people have ever seen him. If young miss wants to stay young, why don''t you go find this genius doctor? "


    Hua Mu Jin shook his head and smiled.


    "Forget about it. If your complexion really doesn''t change, won''t you be treated as a monster in the imperial harem?"


    "That''s true. The harem is a place of conflict. If its appearance isn''t old, it would definitely be used by others as an example."


    After Luo Chen said this, Hua Mu Jin didn''t reply.


    She didn''t pay much attention to the shops and vendors on both sides of the street. She smiled and asked, "Miss, are you planning to go to a silk shop?"


    In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin stopped in her tracks, and looked at Luo Chen in astonishment.


    Then, he frowned, "How do you know about the silk shop?"


    Luo Chen looked away, not willing to answer.


    Of course, most of all, he knew that he had accidentally leaked it.


    "Don''t try to hide it. Tell me, how did you know about the silk shop?"


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Luo Chen lightly coughed twice. At first, he didn''t want to answer, but when he saw Hua Mujiao''s slightly angry expression, he had the feeling that he was about to do something if he didn''t say anything. In the end, he couldn''t do anything about it, so he opened his mouth.


    "Actually, it was the hidden guard who reported this to the master. I also heard a little about it."


    Luo Chen''s words were vague, but Hua Mujiao understood.


    In truth, she should have known that she couldn''t keep her every move hidden. But at this moment, she didn''t hate being caught in the middle of a fight.


    "Fine, I still want to shake you off and go to the silk shop to settle some matters. Since you know about it, then come with me."


    Arriving at the silk shop, Hua Mujiao scanned the interior of the store but still couldn''t find Boss Xu and Xiang''er.


    Thinking about it, he ordered them to buy the house yesterday. At this time, it should be time to visit the place.


    "Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"


    Just as Hua Mujiao was about to leave, a female shop assistant walked over.


    "Excuse me, is there anything I can help you with?"


    Turning around, he glanced at the woman. The woman''s appearance made him feel as though he had seen her somewhere before.


    "The two of you seem to be wearing extraordinary clothes. I believe you want to buy some high-quality cloth. Please take a seat in the backyard and allow me to offer you a cup of tea."


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao raised her eyebrows, and the corner of her mouth hooked into a thought-provoking smile.


    Following which, he nodded, "Alright, then I''ll be troubling you."


    "Please follow me."


    He followed the girl to the backyard. The moment the door was closed, the girl suddenly knelt down.


    "This humble girl, Roland, kowtows to the Empress."


    Roland?


    At this moment, Hua Mujie finally remembered. Wasn''t this woman whom he had saved from the Qian house yesterday?


    No wonder when he first saw her, he felt that he had seen her somewhere before.


    "Oh, so it''s you. Didn''t I send someone to send you back? Why would it appear here? "


    "In reply to the Empress, before this humble daughter was brought into the Qian House, she was already betrothed to another. With her current appearance, she no longer has the face to return home."


    Roland''s words were heavy, but from her expression, Hua Mu Jin could feel that she had already put them down.


    "Since you wish to stay, then stay. However, it would be best to report to your family that you are safe, so as to prevent them from worrying too much. "Right, where did Boss Xu and Xiang''er go?"


    "Boss and Xiang''er ¡­"


    Just as Roland was about to answer, he was interrupted by Hua Mujiao''s words.


    "You get up first."


    "Yes, Mistress Xie." "Xiang''er and Boss Xu went out early in the morning. They said that someone was willing to sell their residence, so they went over to discuss the price."


    Mu Jin nodded, she was satisfied with Roland''s reply.

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    "Did they say when they would return?"


    Shaking his head, Roland replied: "That''s not true, but I should be back soon. Do you want me to go look for you?"


    "No need." Raising her eyes, Hua Mujiao''s expression was calm. She then continued, "Change the way you address me. Just call me ''Boss''. Don''t use that ''commoner girl'' of yours."


    "Yes, Mother ¡­" "Boss."


    After carefully sizing up Roland, there was only one kind of feeling she gave to Hibiscus frontalis, which was that of being quick-witted.


    Especially after she had recognized him in the shop, his words and actions had to be praised by Hua Mujiao.


    "Boss, you''re here? "I was just about to say that I should pay a visit to the general''s residence and ask General Shangguan to tell me some things."


    It was at this moment that Boss Xu and Xiang''er walked in together, joy written all over their faces as they looked at the hibiscus flower.


    "What is it? Why are you so happy?"


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s question, Boss Xu scratched his head and gave an awkward smile.


    "Actually, it was because of what you told me yesterday that I had forgotten about it."


    It was just yesterday, yet you already had an idea today?


    Hua Mujiao cast a praising gaze towards Boss Xu, saying, "It''s enough to see that you''re happy and have an idea. Roland told me that you and Xiang''er have gone to see the house. Have you reached an agreement?"


    "Yes, it''s settled. The price is still considered cheap, but it''s a bit far from the shop. It''s in the North Street''s Long Lane."


    Boss Xu''s ability to handle matters was actually the one that Hua Mujiao was the most interested in.


    Previously, when she had trusted him with the shop, she had decided to leave it to him not only because she trusted him, but also because he was extremely capable.


    "Don''t worry, I''m going to go on a long trip in a few days. I don''t know when I''ll be back, but I just want to tell you guys that as long as you don''t lose anything, you can relax and do it yourself."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao looked at Xiang''er, her complexion looking much better than yesterday.


    "All of you leave first. Xiang''er, stay behind."


    After Boss Xu and Roland left, the door to the room was closed as well. Xiang''er stepped forward and knelt on the ground.


    "My daughter, Xiang''er, greets esteemed wangfei Xi."


    "Get up."


    "Thank you, esteemed Empress."


    After sizing Xiang''er up from head to toe, Hua Mu Jin finally opened his mouth.


    "Do you still have any thoughts of suicide in your mind?"


    In a moment of astonishment, Xiang''er lifted her head. Her eyes gradually became moist.


    "The Empress is wise and perceptive. Xiang''er thought that she had concealed it very well, but she didn''t expect that the Empress would still be able to see through it." "You''re courting death, Xiang''er ¡­"


    Xiang''er didn''t finish her sentence.


    Raising her eyes and gazing into Xiang''er''s moist eyes, Hua Mu Jin lightly shook her head.


    "If you truly want to court death, no one will be able to stop you. However, you must remember that I was the one who avenged your parents. Your life was also saved by me, so your life belongs to me. You want to die? Fine, when you can help me earn a hundred thousand gold taels, I''ll grant you death. "


    Yesterday, when she left, Hua Mu Jin inadvertently saw Xiang''er''s death wish.


    Tears welled up in Xiang''er''s eyes and slid down her cheeks.


    He bit his lower lip to hold back the sobs.


    "Xiang''er will remember the Empress''s kindness in saving her life for the rest of her life. I hope that the Empress will allow Xiang''er to help the Empress with her work in order to repay the Empress''s kindness. "


    Hearing this, the corners of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth curled up as she let out a sigh of relief.


    It seemed like her trip this time wasn''t in vain.


    On the other side, at the Violet Bamboo Garden.


    "Your methods are truly becoming more and more ruthless. Fortunately, I didn''t stay in the palace. Otherwise, one day, you might look down on me and even remove me."


    From the mischievous smile on Bai Yan''s face, it was obvious that he was joking.


    Squinting his eyes, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up into an evil smile. "I can''t say."


    "You ¡­"


    Laughing lightly, Bai Yan tapped his finger on the table and shook his head helplessly.


    "Whatever, it''s rare that you ask me for something, so I''ll help you with this matter." However, this benefit naturally cannot be lacking. You should also know that my business in this building is not very good. I heard that your little girl can play the zither well. How about ¡­ "


    "No!"


    Before Bai Yan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice.


    Seeing his dark face, Bai Yan raised her eyebrows and laughed in an interesting manner.


    "I never thought that you would be so sincere towards that girl!" Aren''t you afraid of others grabbing onto your weak spot and recklessly threatening you by your bare hands? "


    As a sovereign, it was taboo to have weak points, especially in a situation like this where Bai Zhan Ke was fighting for power.


    "She is not weak, she is my woman."


    "¡­"


    Bai Yan had no words to respond to that. A metaphor actually caused Bai Zhan Ke to emphasize the point so seriously. It was evident that he had a deep affection for Hua Mujiao.


    "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!"


    At this moment, knocking sounds came from the door. Both of them looked towards the door at almost the same time.


    When the door was pushed open, Hua Mujiao happily ate the candied fruits in her hands. She looked up and saw the two of them staring at her, smiling.


    "Have you finished talking?"


    Bai Zhan Ke nodded his head, the expression on his face changed and a doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    "Jin''er, come over."


    As she ate the candied fruits, although Hua Mu Jin didn''t know why Bai Zhan Ke had called her over, she still obediently walked over and sat beside him.


    "Did you bring a handkerchief?"


    "Huh?"


    Hua Mujie stared at him in surprise. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn''t figure out the reason behind his question.


    "Yes, what do you want a handkerchief for?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin took out her handkerchief and handed it over to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I''ll wipe your mouth."


    "¡­"


    The warmth of Bai Zhan Ke caused Hua Mujin''s heart to palpitate.


    At the same time, she felt ashamed that she had eaten so much that both sides of her mouth were filled with shame.


    "I see you two, you two are even more tiresome than this sweet gourd. You don''t even know how to hold back in front of an elder like me? "Are you all intentionally trying to anger me?"


    Seeing the intimate actions of Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Yan couldn''t stand it any longer and glared at the two of them.


    "After wiping the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth, Bai Zhan Ke put the handkerchief into his own sleeve pocket." If you don''t like it, Uncle Thirteen, you can close your eyes. "


    "I, I close my eyes?"


    Bai Yan did not expect Bai Zhan to say this, and the anger in his heart rose.


    His fingers, which had been placed on the table, drummed on the table more frequently.


    "Zhuo''er, did you not clearly understand that this is my territory? It''s fine if you don''t pay attention, but you still want me to close my eyes? Do you believe that I won''t directly chase you guys out? "


    "Under the heavens, could it be that you are the ruler of the earth, Thirteenth Imperial Uncle? You must remember this saying!"


    Bai Yan''s ability to bicker was still very lacking.


    Seeing the beautiful man, who was as beautiful as a fairy, humiliated, making Hua Mujiao want to laugh, she blew her nose in anger and glared at him.


    "Little girl, what are you laughing about?"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao was secretly laughing while covering her mouth, Bai Yan turned his spearhead towards her.


    "Cough, cough ¡­" Pretending to be choked, Hua Mujiao lightly coughed twice.


    Then, he looked at Bai Yan and said, "I''m not laughing, am I? Royal Uncle, you must be seeing things, you''re seeing wrongly. "


    Unable to defeat the flower hibiscus and Bai Zhan Ke, in the end Bai Yan had to surrender and admit defeat.


    Looking closely at Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin, he actually felt like he was looking back at the past.


    "It''s almost noon. Let''s finish eating before returning to the palace."


    "Okay, Royal Uncle, do you want to treat us?"


    Bai Yan had just finished speaking when Hua Mujiao caught up, as if she was afraid that he would go back on his word.


    "Please, with that amount of food you have, don''t tell me you can ruin my building?" The flower hibiscus''s playfulness made Bai Yan more and more fond of it.


    On the dining table, looking at the ravenously devouring Hibiscus Mutabilis, Bai Yan was completely dumbfounded. The hand holding the chopsticks also froze beside the bowl, as if it had frozen over.


    "What''s wrong? What are you all looking at me for? "


    "Eat slowly, don''t choke."


    Hua Mujie felt as if he would say the same thing every time he and Bai Qi were eating at the same table.


    Did he really look like he ate really fast?


    After a long time, the dazed Bai Yan finally recovered. He swallowed his saliva, awkwardly smiled, and asked, "Zhuo''er, have you mistreated this little girl? How come you''re eating something like you''re fighting over it with her?"


    "¡­"


    Bai Yan''s words could be considered as an answer to Hua Mujiao''s doubts.


    The playful girl stuck out her tongue, wiped her mouth, and smiled embarrassedly.


    "It''s a blessing to eat, what''s wrong with that?"


    With a white eye at Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Yan also began to move her chopsticks.


    He picked up the dishes and placed them in his bowl. Raising his head, his black eyes revealed a hint of sadness as he softly said, "The day after tomorrow is the day of your mufei''s death. Are you still not going this year?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    Just as he was about to move, Bai Zhan Hua reached out his hand and held him down.


    "The government is busy, I''m afraid I can''t spare the time to go."


    Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke in astonishment. She couldn''t understand why he didn''t tell Bai Yan that his mother''s concubine was still alive.


    Moreover, the empress dowager had locked him up in a secret chamber and tortured him to no end ¡­


    Bai Yan shook his head with a bitter smile and put down the chopsticks in his hand. "Alright, I''ll wait for your mufei to return in the future. I''ll return to the palace."


    "Mm. Alright."


    From Bai Yan''s expression, Hua Mu Jin could tell that he still had feelings for Bai Zhan Ke''s mother even now. In addition, he was afraid that this debt of gratitude had already been deeply rooted and would not be eradicated.


    The atmosphere was somewhat depressing.


    "Royal Uncle, why do you have a brothel? You couldn''t have deceived and tricked the girl in this building, right? "


    Seeing that Bai Yan was hurt, Hua Mu Jin smiled mischievously as she changed the topic.


    Putting away the sorrowful expression on her face, Bai Yan took the chopsticks and used them to knock on Hua Mujiao''s head.


    "Little girl, can you speak? Your uncle, I, am a proper businessman. The ladies in this building all came here of my own free will. Furthermore, my Purple Bamboo Garden is a place where ladies only sell their skills and not their bodies. "


    Hua Mujie''s face revealed great shock, but in his heart, he inexplicably felt sorry for Bai Yan.


    "Is that so? "I suddenly remembered that I saved a girl yesterday. Shangguan Yi said that she seems to be Violet Bamboo Garden''s number one."


    Hearing this, Bai Yan frowned and asked, "You were the ones that saved Zining yesterday?"


    "That''s right, she seemed to have said she was called Zi Ning." As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin''s beautiful eyes went up, and the corner of her mouth slightly raised. She continued to ask: "That young lady, it can''t be your lover, right, Imperial Uncle? If that''s the case, then Royal Uncle, you have to properly thank me, no? "

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    "Don''t spout nonsense, she is a pure girl. Don''t sully her reputation."


    Bai Yan had guessed Hua Mujie''s intentions.


    "Last night, when Ning returned, he even said to me that he wanted to thank you." It just so happens that you guys came today. Have her come over later and meet up with you guys. "


    As he spoke, Bai Yan turned his head to the side and instructed, "Luochen, help me call Ning''er over. She lives in the room on the left of this floor."


    "Huh?" There was a troubled look on Luo Chen''s face.


    He looked at his master, but got no response.


    "Master Hou, isn''t it inappropriate for me to serve you?" After all, she doesn''t know her subordinate. "


    Looking at Luo Chen, Bai Yan''s expression was very serious.


    "What''s wrong with that? There''s no one in this Purple Bamboo Garden. The chef and the waiter are currently waiting in the kitchen. If you don''t go, could it be that I''ll have to go personally? "


    "This ¡­"


    "For a man like Luo Chen to see a lady''s door is indeed inappropriate, let me do it."


    Seeing that Luo Chen was troubled, Hua Mujiao volunteered to help him out.


    Hua Mu Jin stood up, and Luo Chen gave her a grateful look.


    She raised her hand and made an OK gesture, but Luo Chen really didn''t understand what she meant.


    Dong, dong ¡­ Standing outside the door, Hua Mu Jin knocked on the door a few times, "Excuse me, is Miss Zi Ning in? Your boss wants you to come over. "


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t know if the people inside knew Bai Yan''s identity, but she didn''t dare to use the title of ''Thirteenth Master'' or ''Marquis''. Using the word ''Boss'' as the most suitable term.


    "Creak ¡­"


    The door to the room was opened by someone.


    Looking at the familiar figure of Hua Mu Jin, the woman''s face was filled with doubt.


    "You are?"


    With a smile, Hua Mu Jin didn''t reply.


    She only said, "I just came to pass a message. You can pack up and come to the room over there."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin pointed to the room opposite them, then turned around and walked away.


    "Miss, who is it?"


    The maid''s voice sounded from within the room.


    Zi Ning shook her head. It sounded like she was talking to herself, but it also sounded like she was talking to a servant girl. "I clearly heard a young lady''s voice just now, why is it another young master when I open the door? Furthermore, she is very similar to the person who saved me last night. "


    "Miss, didn''t you say that the person who saved you last night was a girl?"


    "That''s why I''m wondering." Zi Ning closed the door, "Let''s not talk about this first. Please call me. I need to change my clothes and go over quickly. I can''t wait for too long."


    Hearing this, the servant girl smiled and said, "Miss, are you afraid that I will wait too long, or do you want to see me faster?"


    In the blink of an eye, Zining''s cheeks turned completely red.


    He glared at the maidservant, "You''re the only one who''s blabbermouth. Go and find me some clothes."


    Zi Ning''s shy appearance made the maidservant unable to restrain her laughter, "Yes, this servant will definitely find you the most beautiful set of clothes."


    About a moment later, Zi Ning, dressed in a light pink dress, knocked on the door of the room where Hibiscus Flower and the others were.


    "Come in."


    "Greetings, grandpa. May I know what grandpa wishes to speak to you about?"


    Lucky bowed to Bai Yan, and Zining turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin.


    Shocked, she looked up and said, "Isn''t this young master the young master who was on the same boat as my benefactor yesterday? May I ask Young Master if your benefactor has come with you? Zining wants to thank her benefactor in person. "


    With a slight glance, Bai Zhan Ke decided to ignore her.


    The temperature in the room plummeted.


    Seeing that Zining was embarrassed, Hua Mujiao turned her head to the side, gesturing for him to speak.


    After carefully sizing up Zi Ning, Hua Mujiao felt that Shangguan Yi''s description of her as'' heavenly beauty ''was correct.


    This woman was indeed beautiful.


    "Your name is Zining, right? "I am only dressed as a man. Don''t tell me you don''t recognize me?"


    Immediately, Zi Ning''s eyes lit up, happily stepping forward and holding Hua Mujiao''s hand.


    "No wonder when I heard your voice just now, you were clearly a woman, yet you were wearing men''s clothing. I even thought it was some sort of brother that made you look so similar."


    Being held by Zining, Hua Mu Jin felt a little uncomfortable.


    "Ning, son, don''t be so impudent!"


    To the side, Bai Yan quietly berated him. Zi Ning was so frightened that she let go of her hand and took a few steps back.


    "The person in front of you is the current emperor. He''s the person who saved you, and he''s Empress Xi. Hurry up and kneel down."


    Hearing this, everyone in the room simultaneously turned to look at Bai Yan.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s brows furrowed extremely deep, his black eyes were bottomless.


    In an instant, Zi Ning fell to his knees.


    "This commoner doesn''t know the identities of Your Majesty and Empress Xi. I have been offending Your Majesty just now, please forgive me, Your Majesty and Empress Xi." This humble woman is extremely grateful to Imperial Concubine Xi for risking her life to save me last night. "


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes narrowed as he looked at Bai Yan and asked: "Is it really good to let this woman know their identities?"


    As if she understood what Hibiscus of the Flowers meant, Bai Yan parted her lips and nodded.


    "The ignorant are innocent. Get up first."


    "Thank you, your majesty. Thank you, esteemed wangfei Xi."


    Zi Ning stood up and retreated to Bai Yan''s side, a few more traces of restraint and caution on her face.


    Bai Yan tilted his head and looked at Zining''s face, the corner of his mouth curling up into a smile.


    "Didn''t you say that no matter what, you must thank your savior? At this moment, she is right in front of you.


    "Thirteenth Master, why are you still smiling? You didn''t even inform Ning in advance of your benefactor''s identity, causing Ning to be disrespectful."


    Being amused by Bai Yan, Zining''s face flushed red.


    Listening to their conversation, Hua Mujiao felt that this Zining should know Bai Yan''s identity.


    It was no wonder that he had mentioned his and Bai Zhan Ke''s identities.


    "Lady Zining actually doesn''t need to be so reserved. I saved you last night, but it was just a small matter. You don''t need to thank me."


    "I will definitely thank you. How about this, Zi Ning, that girl, with a clean body, this lord, I will be the master and send her to the palace, where I can be Zhuo''er''s concubine? "


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin glared at Bai Yan with hatred.


    By his side, Zining''s bright eyes flashed with disappointment, his expression abnormal.


    "Alright, as long as you are willing, I don''t mind. In any case, the imperial harem has countless concubines, so it doesn''t matter if there''s more or less one.


    Knowing that Bai Yan was joking, Hua Mujiao simply went along with his words, wanting to see his reaction.


    However, before Bai Yan could show any reaction, Bai Zhan Ke''s face suddenly turned completely black.


    "What did you just say?" A deep, magnetic voice sounded in his ears.


    Hua Mujiao could feel a cold air coming from the body of Bai Zhan Ke, and subconsciously, she swallowed her saliva.


    "What?" Did I say something just now? You may have had a ringing in your ears, or you may have misheard me. "


    She had forgotten that the man beside her was extremely tyrannical.


    Just a moment ago, she just followed what Bai Yan said and actually angered Bai Zhan, this was something Hua Mujiao didn''t expect.


    Looking at the two of them, the corners of Bai Yan''s mouth hooked up into a meaningful smile.


    Subsequently, he said, "You have all left the palace not long ago. It''s time to return. I still have things to take care of later, so I won''t keep you guys any longer. "Ning''er, send off the Emperor and Empress Xi."


    After leaving the Violet Bamboo Garden, the carriage headed towards the Imperial Palace. However, the face of a certain person within the carriage had always been dark and gloomy, with no signs of wanting to ease down.


    Hua Mujie suddenly understood why Bai Yan wanted to say those words. He had expected that he would follow through with the conversation, so his goal was to anger Bai Yan.


    As she thought of this, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t wait to fly back to the Purple Bamboo Garden and ruthlessly kick that old fox in both his legs.


    "Still angry? What I said was just to tease uncle Huang, why would you believe me? Furthermore, you are my husband, so how could I be willing to give you up to another woman?


    The hibiscus flowers moved closer and closer to the white battle.


    But no matter what she said or how she coaxed him, he just kept silent and kept a straight face.


    As she rolled her eyes, Hua Mujiao thought of a million ways to coax the enemy to fight, and finally decided on a more reliable one.


    "Husband, good husband, can you not be angry? "Since I''m in pain here, help me massage it."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin lifted the clothes on her shoulders, revealing her pure white and tender shoulders.


    He narrowed his eyes and moved his body slightly. The next second, he reached out his hand to grab the thing that was making a seductive pose to him and put it in his bosom.


    "Beauty trap?"


    Bai Zhan Ke finally spoke, and Hua Mujiao was overjoyed.


    "How is it? Can''t control it anymore, right? "Little brat, do you really think I can do nothing to you?"


    She extended her hand, wanting to straighten her clothes, but just as she raised her hand, a large hand grabbed her.


    "Since we''re going to use the beauty trap, we should do it!"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were wide open, and she was shocked speechless.


    While she was still in a daze, the man lightly pushed her and she lay down in the car.


    In an instant, she pushed the man''s chest with her hand, "You''re not, are you? "This is inside the carriage, are you thinking of ¡­"


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up as he smiled slyly.


    "Why not?"


    Hua Mujiao suddenly wanted to shout towards the sky. She really hoped that all of this wasn''t real, but the hand of a certain man untied her clothes was incomparably real.


    She should have known that someone would take advantage of the opportunity to get her. She shouldn''t have, so why did she make a move on a beauty?


    "Um, Bai Zhan Ke, calm down first. Luo Chen is still sitting outside. If he hears, I won''t be able to face him."


    Hearing this, a certain someone actually stopped taking off her clothes.


    Seeing someone sit up, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh of relief.


    But in the next second, Hua Mu Jin lost her composure, because she didn''t know what button Bai Zhan Ke had pressed, but four stone walls rose up from the sides of the carriage.


    "Bang, bang ¡­"


    "What, what is this for?"


    "Defensive weapons are also soundproof."


    This time, Hua Mu Jin was completely speechless.


    When she was pushed down by some impatient man once again, she knew that she wouldn''t be able to escape.


    However, she still wanted to struggle.


    "This, this, this, are you sure the soundproofing is good? "What if ¡­"


    "Mm ¡­"


    Before she could finish her words, Bai Zhan Ke had already impatiently bent down and stopped her with his mouth.


    "Jin''er, the fire you lit, you have to extinguish it!"


    Hua Mujie wanted to scream, but that would only make her lose face even more.

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    She changed her resistance into enjoyment.


    She would probably become the first person in history to be together with an emperor on a horse carriage ¡­ The person.


    After the storm, Hua Mu Jin was drenched in sweat. She really didn''t know where this man''s spirit came from. If she didn''t ask him to hurry up, he might have been able to grind her down for another half an hour.


    Right now, she felt as if her body had been hollowed out. If she were to grind it a little longer, wouldn''t that be taking her life?


    "This Emperor will send you back to the Mausoleum of Books."


    After putting on his clothes, Bai Zhan Ke pressed the trigger, and the four walls of the carriage slowly descended.


    "Carry me, I don''t have the strength to walk anymore."


    After being wiped clean with food, the one who had lost her temper wasn''t the useless one, it was her who wanted to lose it.


    "Alright."


    Pushing aside the curtain, Luo Chen got off the carriage and stood beside the horse, waiting.


    Hua Mujie stood up with difficulty. Just as she stood in front of the curtain, she was carried off the carriage by Bai Zhan Ke.


    Only now did she clearly see that the carriage was actually located outside of the palace.


    In other words, they had actually long since entered the Imperial Palace?


    "Luochen, why didn''t you say anything?"


    Standing respectfully, Luo Chen revealed a smile and replied, "To reply the Empress, master has matters to attend to with you. This subordinate does not dare to disturb you."


    As soon as Luo Chen finished speaking, Hua Mujiao''s face immediately turned red.


    The so-called stone wall was not soundproof at all? Or was she shouting too loudly?


    The more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt. Her face was buried in the man''s firm chest.


    After returning to the palace, Bai Zhan Ke placed her on the bed, bent over to kiss her forehead, and said, "Rest for a while. I''ll come back after I finish my business."


    "Got it, got it. You can go, hurry up."


    Seeming to be chasing him away, Hua Mujiao pushed him, and then pulled the blanket over her head.


    With a doting smile, Bai Zhan Ke tidied up her bedding and turned to leave.


    "This servant respectfully sends you off, your majesty."


    After confirming that Bai Zhan Ke had left, Hua Mu Jin stuck her head out.


    Seeing Hua Mu Jin stick her head out, Green Bamboo stepped forward and asked, "Empress, are you alright? "Why is her face so red? She can''t be sick, right?"


    "That''s right, I''m sick, sick with shame, sick with shame!"


    The green bamboo had a confused look on its face. It didn''t understand what Hua Mujiao meant by ''shame sickness, a sickness so shameful that it could cause one to die of shame''.


    But she knew that her mistress was sick. "This servant will go call the imperial physician right now."


    "Come back here!"


    Seeing that Green Bamboo really wanted to call the royal physician, Hua Mujiao bit her lips and called her back.


    "But, esteemed ¡­"


    "Alright, I''m fine, but it''s too hot. Bring me some clothes and accompany me to the Imperial Garden for a breather. "


    "May I ask why Imperial Concubine Yi is looking for me?"


    Within the imperial garden pavilion, Bai Linyu, dressed in flawless white clothes, stood there like a wild and unruly white horse.


    Inside the pavilion, Nangong Qianhua was seated in a noble manner with a light smile on her face.


    "Actually, it''s nothing important, but I''ve been in Huan Yue for a few days now, and it could be said that I''m cousins with the king. When I paid respects to the empress dowager, the empress dowager mentioned the prince to familiarize me with him, so I invited him to the imperial garden. I hope he hasn''t disturbed him too much."


    After she finished speaking, Nangong Qian Hua saw that he was still standing there. She pointed to a stone chair and said, "Your Highness, please sit."


    "It is this king''s honor to be summoned by Imperial Concubine Yi."


    "I have long heard of your words. Your highness is a genius. Not only is your highness wise, you''ve also mastered a set of martial arts. To have a cousin like your highness can also be considered my good fortune."


    Nangong Qianhua was relatively courteous to Bai Lingyu.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi summoned me to the Imperial Garden. Are you not afraid of others seeing you and gossiping about me?"


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua smiled.


    "If we meet with the king in Zhao He Palace, won''t we be talked about even more?"


    Raising his brows, a touch of admiration flashed across Bai Ling Yu''s eyes.


    It was said that this princess was unruly and willful, but he didn''t think so.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi has thought it through, but this duke doesn''t think that you''ve summoned me just to pull the family strings. I presume that you''ve already dismissed everyone around, so why not speak frankly, Imperial Concubine Yi?"


    Hearing that, Nangong Qianhua was stunned for a moment. Then, she smiled and said, "Your Highness is truly intelligent. In that case, this palace will no longer allow Your Highness to take the responsibility."


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, please speak."


    The smile on Nangong Qian Hua''s face faded as her expression became somewhat lonely.


    "Your Highness should know that in this imperial harem, even as the concubine of the emperor, if there is no power behind you, you will only be at the mercy of others. I wish to receive Your Highness''s support so that we can advance and retreat together. I wonder if Your Highness is willing to cooperate with me?"


    With her words being clear, Nangong Qianhua did not beat around the bush anymore and revealed her original intention.


    Bai Lingyu looked at her with a little bit of interest, and did not reply for a long time.


    Nangong Qianhua could no longer hold it in and said, "Actually, to be honest, Your Highness said that the person who suggested me to look for Your Highness was the empress dowager."


    "Muhou?"


    "Yes."


    Bai Lingyu withdrew her gaze from Nangong Qianhua and turned her gaze to the distance.


    A figure flashed before his eyes.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi should know about this duke''s relationship with royal brother. If you cooperate with this duke, wouldn''t it mean that you have betrayed your royal brother? Does Imperial Concubine Yi really not mind? "


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua''s expression turned grim.


    His bright eyes were filled with hatred.


    "I am indeed infatuated with Your Majesty. I will not deny this. But your highness should know that the Emperor had been bewitched by your highness. Ever since ancient times, the Emperor had only doted on you because of your delusions. However, your fiance had been forced into such a situation by your highness, but at the same time, you are also a woman. If the one I love is taken over by someone else, how can I not harbor hatred in my heart? "


    Bai Lingyu averted his gaze and saw the resentment on Nangong Qianhua''s face. He pursed his lips and smiled.


    "Then what does Imperial Concubine Yi want to do?"


    "It''s very simple, get rid of Imperial Concubine Xi."


    In the blink of an eye, a cold light appeared in Bai Ling Yu''s eyes.


    Nangong Qian Hua dodged his gaze and felt her body turn slightly cold.


    "This matter requires This King to consider. Since This King has matters to attend to, I will take my leave."


    Bai Lingyu then stood up and left the pavilion.


    When he walked far away, Nangong Qianhua pursed her lips and muttered to herself, "I never expected that he would actually also have a relationship with Hua Mu Jin. This is truly something to play with."


    Originally, she only wanted to come to the Imperial Garden to take a breather. However, Hua Mu Jin had not expected to see Nangong Qian Hua and Bai Ling Yu together.


    Although she didn''t know what they were talking about, she had a feeling that they must be conspiring against something, and that whatever they were conspiring against must be related to her or to him.


    The dazzling imperial palace entered the night.


    It was late in the night when he came back to the Palace after dealing with the matter.


    "Why do I feel like you''ve been very busy lately? Is there something troubling you?"


    Helping Bai Zhan Ke take off his dragon robe, seeing his tired face, he couldn''t help but feel sorry for him.


    "I will be leaving the country in a few days. I have to explain what happened after that."


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin recalled Bai Zhan''s words, that they were leaving for the 15th of the Moon in the Southern Kingdom''s national code.


    In his heart, he was slightly worried.


    "I''m afraid the empress dowager is planning to do something after you leave this country." "How about I go with Shangguan Yi to the Southern Kingdom? You don''t need to go?"


    Hua Mujie''s words only warmed Bai Zhan Ke''s heart.


    He put his hand on the back of her head and kissed her rosy lips.


    "Mm ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao responded with an alluring whisper.


    After a kiss of forgetfulness, Hua Mujie''s face flushed red.


    "I''m talking business with you, why aren''t you kissing me properly?"


    "Don''t worry, I''ll take care of it."


    Although Bai Zhan Ke''s voice was gentle and gentle, he didn''t know why, but Hua Mujie actually completely trusted him. She was able to do everything and accompany him to the Southern Kingdom with peace of mind.


    Perhaps this was trust.


    "You should be tired. Why don''t you go to bed early? Tomorrow morning, you have to go to court early."


    Everyone said that kings were more powerful than the heavens, and were revered by tens of thousands.


    However, the flower hibiscus watching white war night and day to deal with the imperial government, the heart is inevitably very sad.


    The throne of an emperor was truly not easy to sit on.


    "I suddenly want to hear you play the zither."


    "Huh?"


    Hua Mujiao was astonished as he stared at Bai Zhan Ke in disbelief. Only when he nodded his head did he realize that he hadn''t misheard.


    "Yes, yes, but I don''t have a zither here."


    As soon as Hua Mujiao''s voice fell, Bai Zhan called out in a low voice, "Luochen, go to the Heartbreak Palace and fetch the zither."


    From outside the hall came Luo Chen''s voice, "Yes, Mistress."


    Looking at the zither on the zither rack, Hua Mujiao was at a loss.


    The one on the zither stand that was left unhidden by the white battle, allowing her to travel to this foreign world.


    "Why don''t we stop playing today?"


    Hua Mujie held her hands tightly in front of her chest.


    She clearly hoped that she could get the zither and wear it back.


    But when Bai Zhan Ke did bring the guqin over, she was too scared to go near it, much less touch it.


    Bai Zhan Ke stepped forward and embraced Hua Mujiao from behind, as a pleasant voice echoed in her ear.


    "Jin''er, are you afraid?"


    Being guessed at, Hua Mujiao''s body slightly trembled.


    He pursed his lips and shook his head.


    She forced a smile and said, "No, but it might be a little uncomfortable. If you want to hear it, I will listen to it. "


    After leaving the arms of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao walked to the piano rack and sat down.


    Looking at the fine strings, his bright eyes flashed a trace of self-mockery.


    She knew exactly what she was afraid of.


    She was afraid that the moment her fingers touched the strings, she would disappear, returning to the modern era of the 21st century.


    She was afraid that she would never see the man before her again.


    From then on, she could no longer be tyrannically spoiled by him. She could no longer fall asleep in his arms, nor could she hear his voice, nor could she make him angry again. She could only coax him to be happy.


    The more she thought about it, the more sorrowful she felt in her heart.


    A tear rolled out of his eye, rolling onto the zither string.


    Raising her hands, Hua Mu Jin''s trembling fingers were just about to touch the zither strings, when they were caught by someone.


    "If you don''t want to, then don''t."


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin grinned and lightly shook her head.


    While she was afraid, she also knew that she did not belong to this world.


    "I''m fine. It might be because I haven''t played for a long time, so I''m a bit unfamiliar. You sit over there and I''ll play it for you. "

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    Even after a long time, Bai Zhan Ke''s hand still hadn''t loosened.


    Perhaps he noticed that Hua Mu Jin was lying, so Bai Zhan frowned.


    "Jin''er, stop playing."


    Lowering her head, Hua Mu Jin forced a smile.


    He pulled his hand away from Bai Zhan Ge and shook his head again.


    "I wanted it because it was important to me, because it was the medium for me to come here," he said. But now, I suddenly feel, it''s not as important to me as you are. "But ¡­"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao lifted her head, meeting Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze.


    "I don''t belong here. Perhaps even without this guqin, I might suddenly disappear one day. Rather than feeling anxious and afraid that I don''t know when I''ll leave, why not try it now. "What if my obsession with you transcends space and keeps me here?"


    "Without my permission, no one can take you away!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s firm voice sounded, giving Hua Mu Jin endless courage.


    Since when did she feel reluctant to leave this place? She didn''t know.


    "Un, I believe you!" "So, believe me."


    Hua Mujie''s eyes were filled with determination. He stared at her for a long time, then walked to the side and sat down.


    His fingers were no longer trembling.


    As he played the zither, the sound it produced was beautiful and moving. A beautiful melody resounded in the quiet palace, touching everyone''s heartstrings.


    As if assimilating with the zither, Hua Mu Jin''s body emitted a faint blue light, and in a few seconds, it disappeared.


    "That is the sorrow of late autumn, and when I look back ¡­"


    It''s been a few autumn since I parted from you and hated you


    Up at the Red House, drink a glass of wine, hand in hand.


    A rouge tears, flowers hibiscus singing especially sad.


    But when the song was finished, Hua Mujie sat down peacefully in front of the zither stand, her silhouette still standing beside her.


    In his heart, he was overjoyed.


    But at the same time, he was also anxious.


    "Could it be that this zither isn''t the one I''m looking for?" That''s not right, this zither is clearly the same as the one I used when I transmigrated. "


    Hua Mujiao felt that it was very strange, and as she muttered to herself, she turned the zither over and over again to carefully examine it.


    At this moment, she noticed that there were no inscriptions on the right side of the zither.


    On the right side of the zither that she had played when she teleported here was an incomprehensible inscription.


    "What are you looking at?"


    Actually, when the flower hibiscus body radiates light blue light, the heart of Bai Zhan Ke, is tight.


    "Nothing, by the way, how was my singing, did you like it?"


    Recollecting her spirit, Hua Mu Jin''s face was full of smiles as he asked about the white battle.


    He nodded, "Mmm, your singing sounds good. That''s right, it''s too sad. "


    It was undeniable that the song "rouge tears" was about happiness and sorrow, so how could it not be sad?


    "How about this, I''ll play another one. It''s more sweet."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin''s hands caressed the zither, lightly strumming the zither strings.


    The melody emitted by the zither was extremely pleasing to the ears.


    Sit back to back on the carpet and listen to the music and talk about your wishes


    You want me to be softer and softer, and I want you to put me at my ease


    The most romantic thing I can think of is to grow old with you


    Collect laughter all the way


    Keep it for later. Sit in a rocking chair and talk slowly


    "The Most Romantic Thing" was a song that Hibiscus vulgaris liked very much.


    As she sang the lyrics, she imagined every single detail of the battle with Bai, and she even wondered what it would be like if they were all old.


    The more she thought about it, the warmer Hua Mu Jin''s heart became.


    "How''s the song? Is it very sweet?" After saying that, she raised her eyebrows. "Have you been tricked, eh?"


    Without answering her, Bai Zhan Ke stood up and walked to her side.


    His body slightly bent down and his next action was to pick up Hua Mu Jin, who was sitting on a chair.


    Her ears were red as she thought about the afternoon in the carriage.


    "Cough, about that, you have to go to the morning assembly tomorrow, and there''s still some distance between the Jin Xi Palace and the main hall. Why don''t you go back to rest your heart?"


    Bai Zhan Ke was full of vigor and vigor. Hua Mu Jin felt that if she was eaten again by him, she would definitely be unable to get out of bed tomorrow.


    "No need, I''ll sleep here."


    Flower Hibiscus: "..."


    "But, I ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s mouth was once again stuffed shut.


    At the same time, no one knew that when Hua Mu Jin was playing the zither, a figure had appeared at the corner of Jin Xi Palace, and that figure had vanished after she finished singing the two songs.


    The next day, as Hibiscus Flowers thought, she was really eaten so badly that she couldn''t get out of bed.


    And the music of the flower, hibiscus, was also spread throughout the Imperial Palace as a legend.


    "Your majesty, Lord Yang is a loyal subject of the three dynasties. How could he plunder the cream of the people? Someone must have framed him. Your majesty must have made clear of this."


    "Lord Xie, it is precisely because Lord Yang is an elder of the three dynasties that he should be removed from his post and strictly investigated. If Lord Yang was truly framed, the emperor would naturally return his innocence. If you were to plead for leniency here, I''m afraid it would be unnecessary! "


    "¡­"


    Within the imperial court, the ministers and officials were in a heated debate.


    The main reason for this was that in the past two days, many ministers had been jointly denounced by the citizens, claiming that they had been bribed to plunder the cream. Among them, there were also some ministers who were accused of secretly forging weapons with the intention of rebelling.


    For a time, the imperial court was in an uproar, and it was difficult to calm down.


    "Sir Xie, it''s fine for you to plead for Lord Yang, but this general has a guarantee. Why don''t you take a look first?"


    At this point, Shangguan Yi walked up to Sir Xie with a security slip in her hand.


    Following that, many ministers were removed from their posts for investigation, causing Sir Xie to panic a little.


    "Present!"


    On the dragon throne, Bai Zhan Ke was clad in the aura of an overlord. After he spoke, all of the ministers shut their mouths, and the main hall fell silent.


    Zhang Quan De took the report from Shangguan Yi and passed it to the person on the Dragon Throne.


    He opened the secret message and took a quick glance. A chilling air was emanating from Bai Qi''s body.


    Ye Zichen suddenly chucked the item in his hand, causing the secret message to land on Sir Xie''s face.


    "Sir Xie, take a look for yourself!"


    Lord Xie''s forehead was beaded with sweat.


    Bending his body to pick up the security guard on the ground, he saw the words'' Buy a large amount of copper and iron, forge a weapon ''written on it. His body went limp and he knelt on the ground.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject has been wronged. I beg Your majesty to make a clear observation."


    "Whether it is wronged or not, we will know after searching!" "Shangguan Yi, I order you to lead troops to surround the Xie Residence and search thoroughly inside and outside. Those who obstruct you will be killed without mercy!"


    "Yes, your subject accepts the order."


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Empress, you seem to like reading a lot recently. You''ve read quite a few books in succession."


    On the Imperial Consort''s chair, Hua Mujiao was leisurely reading a book.


    "Green Bamboo, can you read?"


    Hearing that, the bamboo shoot chuckled, "Empress, don''t tease this servant. This servant has been poor since I was young, where is the money to be able to read and write? However, once you enter the palace and your ears and eyes are stained with blood, you will be able to say a few words. "


    In ancient times, women were virtuous men.


    This was something that Hibiscus fragrans disapproved of.


    "When you return from the Southern Kingdom, I''ll teach you."


    Green Bamboo''s heart was filled with gratitude when he heard Flower Hibiscus say this.


    "Then this servant shall first thank the Empress." As he spoke, he seemed to recall something, and he said, "The Emperor has already been in the future for two days. Empress, do you want to go take a look at the Hall of Tranquil Heart?"


    He turned his head and glanced at the green bamboo. Hua Mu Jin asked back, "What are you going to look for?"


    "Of course it''s to see your majesty. Empress, don''t you want to see your majesty?"


    Putting away the book, Hua Mu Jin''s lips curled up into a faint smile.


    It was not as if she had not heard about many of the court ministers being dismissed.


    Those who had their official positions revoked were mostly officials with high positions and power. Moreover, all of them were the empress dowager''s men.


    "It''s good to stay in the palace. I''ve finished reading this book, go and order someone to find me two more books. "


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao handed the book in her hands to the bamboo, then she stood up and walked out of the palace.


    However, just as she was about to leave, she heard a familiar voice.


    "This Hibiscus Palace is indeed a beautiful place, simple and quiet. It is a good place to cultivate one''s mind and soul. It''s no wonder that Imperial Concubine Xi has yet to leave the palace. "


    Hearing the voice, he looked over, and a familiar figure entered his eyes.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle?"


    "What? Is your daughter-in-law very surprised to see me?"


    He rolled his eyes at Bai Yan. This was the imperial harem, it would be strange if he wasn''t surprised to see Bai Yan here.


    "When did Thirteenth Imperial Uncle return to the palace? Why did you come to my Gesun Hall? "


    Raising an eyebrow, Bai Yan turned his head to glance at the woman by his side. Smiling, he said, "Ning, son, you said that you wanted to go into the palace and see you, so I brought her here."


    "My daughter, Zi Ning, pays her respects to Imperial Concubine Xi."


    "No need for formalities." He extended his hand to help Zining up. Seeing Bai Yan, Hua Mujie was actually very happy inside.


    "Since Thirteenth Imperial Uncle is here, please come in. I''ll get someone to brew a pot of good tea for you."


    "It''s better to obey than to be respectful. Remember to serve some pastries."


    Bai Yan was blunt, and Hibiscus fragrans were not a nuisance.


    "Understood."


    Turning around, Hua Mujie then instructed the green bamboo, "Order someone to brew a pot of the best Jade-green spring water and send some pastries over."


    "Yes, Empress."


    After bringing Bai Yan and Zi Ning into the palace, Hua Mu Jin''s butt had just landed when the sharp voice of a eunuch sounded from outside.


    "The emperor has arrived ¡­"


    "Yo, I didn''t even get to sit around and he''s already in a hurry to come watch me as if he''s afraid I''m going to do something to you."


    Bai Yan''s words were taunting, but there was a smile on his face.


    "This place is his to begin with, so if he wants to come and go, it''s naturally his freedom. Could it be that Thirteenth Imperial Uncle still has an opinion?"


    Bai Yan was a very interesting person.


    This was Hua Mu Jin''s evaluation of him.


    "If what you say is true, then as a commoner, wouldn''t I have to stand up and pay respects to him?"


    "As long as Imperial Uncle doesn''t mind, why not?"


    Chuckling softly, Bai Yan shook his head helplessly.


    "Girl, you really are very protective of your husband. It seems that if I want to tease him in the future, I''ll have to consider whether or not you tease him back."


    "Royal Uncle, you must be joking. You are an elder, how could I dare to tease you?"


    "Naughty girl."


    Ming Huang''s figure entered the hall. Although it was dazzling, Hua Mu Jin was already used to it.


    "My daughter Zining greets the Emperor."


    "Rise."


    "Thank you, your majesty."


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke walk in, Bai Yan didn''t get up from the chair. Instead, she moved her body, looking for the most comfortable position to sit.


    Then, he asked, "Have you finished dealing with those ministers?"


    He walked up to Hua Mujie and sat down beside her.


    "It''s about time."


    Bai Yan raised his eyes and curled his lips. "If you can cut off the empress dowager''s right hand in a few days, then you can really make her restrain herself quite a bit after you leave the country." However, you should also not forget that her son, Bai Linyu, also possesses a power that cannot be underestimated. "

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    "Yes."


    He nodded, agreeing with Bai Yan''s words.


    "I see that you are not worried, but do you have a way to suppress Ol ''Five?"


    When he mentioned Bai Lingyu, Bai Zhan was very calm, and Bai Yan could roughly guess that he had a plan.


    "I have set up a banquet to welcome you with a welcoming party."


    As if he didn''t want to talk about politics, Bai Zhan Ke changed the topic.


    "Save it, you know I don''t like complicated matters like this. Although I''ve returned to the palace, I still have to return to Hou Mansion to stay. The empress dowager should have known that I was coming back. No matter what, I should''ve gone to show myself."


    Sweet Dew Hall ¡­


    Hua Mujie suddenly thought of how Bai Yan would feel if he knew that his beloved woman was imprisoned in a secret room in the Dew Palace.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, why not have a simple meal at Gesun Palace? Seeing that you''re an elder, I''ll personally cook and make you some delicacies that you''ve never tasted before."


    Bai Yan raised his eyebrows, very surprised.


    "You can cook?"


    Hua Mujiao raised her eyebrows confidently, "Of course."


    Bai Yan didn''t believe that Hibiscus fragrans were so confident in their own abilities.


    "I can''t tell. Then I''ll just quietly wait for your delicious food, my niece. Don''t disappoint me when the time comes, then I''ll lose your face."


    Bai Yan''s words made Hua Mu Jin a bit unconvinced.


    "Aren''t you going to be disappointed tonight, Thirteenth Imperial Uncle? You''ll know when you taste it."


    "Alright, then I''ll go to the empress dowager first and show myself. I''ll come back later."


    As he spoke, Bai Yan stood up and glanced at the White Battlefield. He seemed as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn''t speak.


    After walking a few steps, Bai Yan stopped. He looked at Zining who wanted to follow him to the Dew Palace and said, "You don''t have to go. Stay here."


    "Elder, I ¡­"


    Zi Ning opened her mouth, but just as she was about to speak, she was interrupted by Bai Yan''s deep voice.


    "Be good and stay here."


    "Oh."


    Bai Yan then turned around, curled her lips, glanced at Bai Zhan Ke, then looked at Hua Mujiao. "Wifey nephew, help me take care of Ning''er. He shouldn''t be too much of a hindrance to you, right?"


    Hua Mu Jin nodded with a smile, and said: "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle has his orders, how could I dare neglect Miss Zi Ning? "Rest assured, I will definitely not let Miss Zining lose a single strand of hair. You, go with your heart at ease."


    "That would be troublesome."


    Looking at Bai Yan walking out of the palace, Hua Mujiao felt that his personality was similar to Shangguan Yi''s.


    "Green Bamboo."


    Looking at Zi Ning, Hua Mujiao called out to the people outside the hall.


    The green bamboo came and bowed to her and Bai Zhan Ke respectfully.


    "Take Miss Zining away first. I have something to discuss with the emperor."


    "Yes, Empress." After answering, Green Bamboo turned to Zining and said respectfully, "Miss Zining, please come with me."


    Zi Ning blessed Mu Jin and Bai Zhan. "Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Niang Niang. This humble woman will take her leave."


    When all that was left in the hall were Hua Mujiao and Bai Zhan Ke, the two of them seemed to have reached a tacit understanding as they both turned to look at each other, their gazes locked, filled with love.


    After looking at each other for a long time, Hua Mujiao then smiled and said, "Bai Lingyu''s power is no weaker than the empress dowager''s. If you don''t suppress it or purge it, he might cause a storm after you leave the country. Have you thought about how to deal with him? "


    In the beginning, Hibiscus fragrans wasn''t worried about the white war.


    Because she believed that he had the ability to make her feel at ease.


    However, when she met Shangguan Yi yesterday and heard him talk about Bai Ling Yu, she couldn''t help but worry.


    "You only need to be at ease to accompany me to the south, there is no need to worry."


    Bai Zhan Ke had a calm expression, calming Hua Mujie''s heart.


    "Alright, I''ll start packing in two days. If you need anything, remember to tell me so that I can prepare it."


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s words left her mouth, she noticed that something was wrong with Bai Zhan Ke''s expression.


    His body subconsciously moved back and asked, "What happened? Why did your face suddenly change? "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s deep black eyes stared straight at her, making her feel uneasy.


    "You have never cooked for me before!"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit speechless, and her worried heart was finally at ease.


    "What the hell am I doing? I''m cooking tonight, so wouldn''t you be eating with me?" Just treat it as me cooking for you, and if your royal uncle gets some light, wouldn''t that be it? "


    "I''m hungry now."


    When Bai Zhan Ke said ''I''m hungry'', Hua Mu Jin leaned to the side, trying her best to stay away from him.


    "You are not allowed to eat me now even if you are hungry. I still have to go look for Miss Zining."


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s lips curled up in a devilish smile.


    "Did I say that I would eat you now?"


    Flower Hibiscus: "..."


    Her face was slightly flushed from the misunderstanding.


    "Then, should I ask the kitchen to prepare some snacks for you?"


    Shaking his head, Bai Zhan Ke stared at her, his lips slightly parted. "I want to eat what you''ve made."


    "Now?"


    "If you''re too lazy to cook, then I''ll eat you."


    Hua Mujie suddenly stood up from his chair, grinned, and said: "I, I''ll go make it for you now. You first sit, I''ll make it soon."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin swiftly left the palace.


    Looking at her, who ran away like a little rabbit, the corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up even deeper.


    In the kitchen, Hibiscus vulgaris thought about it for a long time.


    "Esteemed Empress, it''s better if this servant does it. The stove is very hot, so don''t burn Esteemed Empress."


    Off to the side, Chef looked at her, terrified.


    If she was scalded, then his head would definitely not be kept safe.


    "No need. The emperor wants to eat the food personally cooked by me. If you help out and the emperor finds out, wouldn''t that punish you?" All of you can leave.


    Hua Mujie knew that these people were worried that she would be hurt and wanted to ease their hearts by bringing out the emperor.


    In the end, she spent about half an incense''s time in the kitchen before she carried the finished product back to the palace.


    As she entered the palace, her eyes fell on Bai Zhan Ke, who was sitting on the Dragon Throne.


    Squinting his eyes, he rested his hands on the armrests, supporting his head with his hands. He had actually fallen asleep.


    After gently placing the food tray on the table, Hua Mujiao tiptoed towards him, squatted down, and rested her chin on her hands as she carefully looked at this handsome man in front of her.


    In his heart, other than happiness, it was also satisfaction.


    "If you have not seen enough, go to your chamber. I shall let you have a good look."


    "Aiyo ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his eyes, startling Hua Mujie. He leaned back and sat on the ground.


    "You scared me to death, how can you pretend to be asleep to scare people? It even made my ass split into two, so you have to compensate me. "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s unexpected words made Hua Mujiao feel a little guilty.


    "A person''s buttocks have only two petals, how can they be split into two?"


    "Pfft, pfft, pfft ¡­"


    The word ''butt'' came out of the mouth of an emperor, and was even used in a very low and magnetic voice. Hua Mujie couldn''t help but laugh out loud as she sat on the ground.


    If this were to be said in the imperial court, the ministers would probably say, "Your Majesty, as the ruler of a country, please pay attention to the wording."


    The more she thought about it, the more Hua Mu Jin could not stop laughing.


    Looking at Hua Mujiao, who was laughing so hard that he was out of breath, Bai Zhan Chen sat up straight.


    He slowly got up from his chair and squatted down to look at her.


    The corner of his mouth curled up, and he extended a finger to hook her lower jaw. "Jin''er, you''re getting bolder and bolder."


    Before Hua Mujiao could react, she was pushed to the ground.


    He waved his hand, and the door that had been opened wide closed.


    Clutching her chest with both of her hands, Hua Mu Jin bit her lips and pitifully looked at Bai Zhan Ke who had come down from the air, then asked in an extremely weak voice, "What are you trying to do?"


    "I''d like to see if the bottom of my beloved concubine''s butt is different from an ordinary person''s. It falls in two pieces."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao did not expect that she dug a hole for herself, and even jumped in for someone to bury.


    In the face of this burning white battle cry, Hua Mujiao knew that she couldn''t escape.


    But she still wanted to struggle a bit.


    "Your majesty, the ground is very hard. Chenqie requests that we fight again tonight. How about that?"


    "It''s not up to you."


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan Ke pulled Hua Mu Jin up from the ground and held her waist, trapping her by the side of the table.


    Glancing at the food on the table, he leaned over and kissed her rosy lips ¡­


    After a period of chaos, Hua Mujie laid on the table, her back drenched in sweat.


    He looked at the white battleship lying on his body. It hadn''t even taken a single breath, as if the violent movements just now had never happened.


    After putting on his clothes, Bai Zhan Ke sat down on a chair and casually pulled the hibiscus flower onto his lap.


    His gaze landed on the food on the plate. "You made this for me?"


    "Otherwise? They can even be fed to dogs? "


    "Ah, it hurts ¡­"


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s voice fell, Bai Zhan pressed his head closer and bit her neck.


    She couldn''t help but cry out.


    "Are you really a dog? "It hurts."


    On her delicate neck, neat teeth marks were revealed.


    "Since my beloved concubine says that I''m a dog, then I''ll naturally carry out her words."


    "¡­"


    While Hua Mujie and Bai Zhan Ke were flirting, the Dew Palace was engaged in a war of words.


    "Master Hou has been away from the palace for over twenty years, right? This Dowager remembers that the last time Master Hou came back, it was because of your majesty. Could it be that he has something important to attend to when he suddenly returns to the palace this time? "


    The empress dowager was half-reclining on the chaise longue, and her gaze towards Bai Yan was very unfriendly.


    Bai Yan took a sip from the book in his hand, raising his eyebrows and chuckling.


    "The empress dowager has a good memory. The last time we went to the palace was nine years ago. This subject has put in a lot of effort to ask imperial brother to allow the emperor to come back as a proton. I''ll have to thank the empress dowager for that."


    The empress dowager''s eyes turned cold in an instant.


    He tightly gripped the armrest of the Imperial Consort''s chair. His gaze seemed to want to swallow the man who was leisurely drinking tea in front of him alive.


    "Master Hou is too courteous. Your relationship with the previous emperor is deep, how can This Dowager bear to see the two of you become enemies? I just wonder, why has the duke returned this time? "


    Bai Yan put down the teacup in her hand and raised her head to look at the Empress Dowager.

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    "Wandering around in the outside world for too long is naturally annoying. "After thinking about it, I still feel that it''s much better to be a duke of Chu that everyone admires, than to be a prodigal son of the martial arts world. That''s why I came back."


    With that, he curled his lips and asked, "Could it be that the empress dowager doesn''t want this subject to return?"


    The empress dowager naturally did not wish for Bai Yan to return to the palace.


    Back then, even though he had left the palace and said that he was going out to wander the world, the late emperor had ordered that as long as he was willing to return, he would forever be the duke of Huan Yue.


    What''s more, he had the death-saving gold medal and a yellow vest from the previous emperor.


    "Master Hou, you''re overthinking things. It is the good fortune of Huan Yue to have Master Hou come back to assist the Emperor. This is the good fortune of the commoners and this is the best of my life. How could I not wish for Master Hou to come back?"


    "It is this subject''s fortune to be praised by the empress dowager."


    Bai Yan maintained a modest smile on his face, making the empress dowager hate him the more she looked at him.


    "To return to the palace as a stately marquis should be well-prepared. To give the marquis a welcoming reception, it is important to let the people of the court know that this is the time."


    The empress dowager turned to look at Qin mama who was waiting by the side. "Qin mama, send word that tonight''s banquet will be a welcoming feast for the Duke of Zhenguo."


    "This subject appreciates the empress dowager''s kindness. This subject still has to go to the emperor to discuss government affairs. I''m afraid I won''t have the time to attend the banquet." Furthermore, this subject has been at the Li Palace for too long. I''m not used to just returning home, so I won''t trouble the empress dowager anymore. "


    Bai Yan knew that the Empress Dowager''s mouth would not obey her heart.


    He had wanted to agree to see what tricks Her Majesty would play, but when he thought of going to the palace, he refused.


    "The Marquis just returned and is about to discuss government matters with the Emperor. He sure is hardworking. However, I was a bit lacking in my considerations. "Then let''s do as you say, master Hou. The banquet will be over."


    The empress dowager could be considered to have understood the purpose of Bai Yan''s return. Although her words were polite to Bai Yan, on the surface she always wore an indifferent expression.


    "This subject thanks the empress dowager for understanding."


    Although the Empress Dowager did not put on a good face, Bai Yan maintained a calm expression.


    "This Dowager is also tired, so I won''t keep the Marquis any longer. "Qin mama, send the Marquis out for me."


    "Yes, Majesty."


    "In that case, this official shall not disturb you any longer and shall take his leave."


    After sending Bai Yan off, the empress dowager sat up in her chaise longue. The eunuch at the side stepped forward to support her, but she pushed him away.


    The Empress Dowager sneered as she looked at the trembling eunuch kneeling on the ground. "Someone, drag him down and make him into a human!"


    The eunuch was scared out of his wits. Before he could beg for mercy, two guards came in from outside and dragged him away.


    At this moment, Senior Servant Qin walked in and saw the eunuch being dragged down. She couldn''t bear to see this.


    "Empress Dowager, don''t be angry. Be careful not to get too angry."


    "Pa ¡­"


    With a wave of her hand, the empress dowager slapped Qin mama in the face.


    Qin mama immediately kneeled on the ground.


    "No anger? How can I not be angry? "In these past few days, not only did the Emperor invite my right-hand man, but he also brought me, Bai Yan, back. When the Emperor leaves the country, will I still have a chance to let Yu''er take the throne?"


    When the empress dowager got angry, Senior Servant Qin was still afraid.


    But she had served Her Majesty for a long time, and she understood her character.


    "May the empress dowager calm her anger and not injure her body. This old servant felt that if the empress dowager wanted to have the prince seize the throne, how could a mere duke of a prefecture overseer stop her? Not to mention that the duke has just returned to the palace and has no power or fame. It''s impossible for him to defeat the prince. "


    The empress dowager shot a cold glance at the kneeling Senior Servant Qin before curling her lips into a cold smile.


    "Senior Qin, do you know that This Dowager will keep you by her side for more than ten years?"


    Shaking her head, Qin mama felt a little afraid in her heart.


    "The empress dowager appreciates it. This old servant has been blessed for the rest of his life."


    Suddenly, the empress dowager bent down and picked up a golden staff to prop up Senior Servant Qin''s head. Her voice was cold. "Because, only you, when you''re guessing This Dowager''s thoughts, can say things that This Dowager really likes to hear."


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, please forgive me. This old servant doesn''t dare to speculate presumptuously."


    Withdrawing the golden staff, the rage on the empress dowager''s face lessened.


    "Get up. Send someone to call Yu''er into the palace immediately!"


    "Yes, this old servant will go now."


    The sky gradually darkened.


    Hua Mujie had been busy in the kitchen for the better part of the afternoon. She had finally finished preparing everything for the evening and was waiting for Bai Yan and Bai Zhan to finish their work and return to enjoy it.


    "Esteemed Empress, it''s not early anymore. Why hasn''t this grandpa come over yet?"


    Within the palace hall, Zi Ning sat there restlessly. His eyes were glued to the door, as if he wanted to see a flower.


    Perhaps it was because she was truly tired. Hua Mujie was half-lying on the Imperial Consort''s chair, her eyes slightly narrowed as she dozed off.


    Hearing Zi Ning''s question, Hua Mujiao did not open her eyes, but only moved her lips.


    "Seeing that you''re so anxious like a wife, they should be arriving soon. Don''t be anxious."


    Zi Ning turned his head and looked at the hibiscus flower that was still feigning sleep, his face blushing.


    "Empress, please don''t tease Zining again. You''ve teased Zining so many times in the afternoon."


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujie''s lips curled up as she looked at the shy person in front of her, as if teasing her in an instant.


    Uncle Thirteen is not young anymore and is still single. I am currently planning to introduce Uncle Huang to a few suitable women, and later I will get someone to bring the portrait over. Miss Zining, you and Uncle Huang have been together for a long time.


    "Bang ¡­"


    Zining suddenly froze, the teacup in his hand falling to the ground with a crisp sound.


    She knelt down in a hurry and reached for the broken pieces of the tea bowl. Her face was filled with disappointment.


    "This humble one was clumsy and threw away Your Highness'' teacup. I beg Your Highness to forgive me."


    "Hiss ¡­"


    In the blink of an eye, Hua Mu Jin sat up from her Imperial Consort''s chair, looking at the Zining''s finger being cut open on the ground. Guilt rose in her heart.


    He got up and squatted in front of Zining, then took her hand and ordered, "Green Bamboo, go get the Blood Stasis Powder."


    "Esteemed Empress, this humble one did not do it on purpose. Please ¡­"


    "Don''t talk, just prick the wound first. This is my fault, I shouldn''t be joking with you."


    Although the wound is not deep, but flower hibiscus is still very self-reproachful.


    "Since you are worried about Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, once your wounds are bandaged, I will lead you to receive him. Is that okay?"


    Raising his eyes, Zi Ning looked incredulously at Hua Mu Jin who was bandaging her wounds. He pursed his lips and smiled, nodding as he said, "Thank you, Empress."


    After wrapping up the wound, Hua Mujie led Zining away from the Hibiscus Palace in the direction of the imperial study.


    In fact, not long after Bai Yan left, Bai Zhan Ke also left due to some matters being taken care of. Since Bai Yan hadn''t come back for a long time, Hua Mujiao guessed that the two of them must be together now.


    "Empress, I think I''m over there."


    From the palace to the royal study, they had to pass through the imperial garden.


    Hua Mujiao glanced at Zi Ning, but when she looked over, she did not see anyone.


    "Did you see wrongly?"


    Shaking his head, Zining pointed at the pavilion in the distance and said, "I won''t, I definitely won''t be wrong."


    When Hua Mujiao raised her gaze, she indeed saw Bai Yan and Bai Zhan Ke''s silhouettes within the pavilion, but the two of them were not the only ones inside.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin took a step forward and walked towards the pavilion.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, can you please leave for a moment?"


    Inside the pavilion, Nangong Qian Hua blinked her large eyes at Bai Yan.


    Bai Yan glanced at Bai Zhan Ke, smiled and nodded his head, then walked out of the pavilion.


    Bai Yan looked around in boredom, and coincidentally saw the flower, hibiscus, and purple Ning walking towards him.


    Taking a few steps forward, he smiled and asked, "Why are you outside of the palace?"


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s heart had already flown to the two people standing closely together in the pavilion. How could she still have the mood to answer him?


    However, she was curious to know what Nangong Qianhua and Bai Zhan Ke were talking about.


    "Are they talking about something?"


    Bai Yan shrugged his shoulders and shook his head, indicating that he didn''t know.


    This made Hua Mu Jin even more curious.


    But she knew she couldn''t go forward.


    "Big brother Zhan, stop talking. Qian Hua knows what to do." What''s more, when you get rid of those ministers supporting her at the side of the Empress Dowager, the Prince will have made the safest preparations. If you want to get hold of his weakness and get rid of him, it will be extremely difficult. If I am to make a move, he definitely won''t be able to guard against it. "


    Seeing her somewhat worried for him, Nangong Qian Hua''s heart warmed, her eyes filled with determination.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s pupils darkened. With a frown, he asked in a low voice, "If this matter gets exposed, have you thought about the consequences?"


    Nangong Qianhua raised her eyebrows and revealed a very relaxed expression.


    "Don''t worry, I''ve already fully prepared and found a path of retreat for myself. If I really do get exposed, won''t I still have you? "


    After she finished speaking, Nangong Qian Hua met Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze. The trust that was expressed in her eyes was absolute.


    "Qian Hua, Zhen doesn''t miss you ¡­"


    Bai Zhan''s lips moved. Just as he was about to open his mouth to say something, Nangong Qian Hua extended her hand and placed a slender finger on his mouth.


    "Okay, this isn''t like the big brother Zhan that I know. "What if you are truly worried about me, and feel sorry for owing me? Why don''t you give up your life to me?"


    "Nonsense!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s low voice was laced with affection.


    With a pout, Nangong Qianhua felt a little unhappy in her heart.


    As he turned his head to the side, he saw Hua Mujie standing not far away, waiting for his turn to fight against Bai Qi. The corners of his mouth curled up in a sly smile.


    "Big brother Zhan, I ¡­ my eyes seem to have sunk into the sand. I can''t even open them. Please help me look at them."


    Nangong Qianhua squinted her eyes. The discomfort on her face did not seem to be fake.


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned, his expression somber. He pondered for a while, and then he bent down slightly and took a look for her.


    Because their backs were facing each other, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t know that Hua Mu Jin wasn''t far away, but from Hua Mu Jin''s perspective, they were kissing ¡­


    Hua Mujiao was stunned, she couldn''t believe what she had just seen.


    The man who said he loved her was kissing another woman?


    Disappointment flashed across his eyes.


    Suppressing the anger in her heart, Hua Mu Jin narrowed her eyes and turned around to leave without any hesitation.


    "Elder, the esteemed wangfei, she ¡­"


    Bai Yan helplessly shook his head as he looked at the two people in the pavilion, "Ning''er, follow Princess Xi back to the Hibiscus Courtyard first."

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    As she watched Hua Mu Jin leave, the corner of Nangong Qian Hua''s mouth curled up into a smile.


    "Big brother Zhan, I seem to be fine already. I''ll go back first. Remember to come to the imperial garden later to watch the show. Don''t be late, otherwise I really will be taken advantage of."


    "Be careful."


    I understand Nangong Qianhua''s personality very well.


    Since she had already made up her mind to do it, no matter how he tried to persuade her, it would be useless.


    "Finished?"


    Just as Nangong Qianhua left, Bai Yan walked over and stood beside Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Yes."


    "Since you''ve finished talking, then for tonight''s dinner, you must carry it out for this grandpa." Since you''ve finished talking, then for tonight''s dinner, you must carry it out for this grandpa.


    With that, Bai Yan''s eyebrows shot up as if she was feeling guilty. She continued, "We agreed to have a feast personally cooked by esteemed wangfei Xi tonight. Now, it seems that there''s no hope."


    After listening to Bai Yan''s words, Bai Zhan Ke''s face had already turned completely black.


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Esteemed Empress, you''re going back ¡­"


    Green Bamboo stepped forward and just as he opened his mouth, he felt something was wrong and stopped mid-sentence.


    He looked at Zi Ning, who was following closely behind Hua Mujiao. He wanted to ask but didn''t know how to start.


    When she walked to the door of the hall, Hua Mu Jin suddenly stopped walking, and the green bamboo stick followed behind her, hitting her back without any warning.


    "Green Bamboo, pass down the order that no one is to enter the palace of Hibiscus Palace without my order, including your majesty! Otherwise, you are asking! "


    With that cold voice, Hua Mujiao walked into the chamber and shut the door firmly.


    Green Bamboo was confused. He did not know what happened to make his master so angry.


    He couldn''t help but ask Zi Ning, who was also locked outside the door, "Miss Zi Ning, what''s wrong with the Empress? Didn''t you go to fetch the prince and the emperor?"


    Zi Ning grinned, but didn''t know what to say, so she didn''t reply.


    Outside the Hibiscus Temple, Bai Yan and Bai Zhan Ke stood side by side. In front of them were kneeling guards and green bamboo.


    "Your Majesty, the Empress said that no one is allowed to enter the Hibiscus Courtyard today, so I ask that Your Majesty forgive this servant''s crime of disrespect."


    Bai Yan, who was watching by the side, could not help but laugh.


    Since the founding of the Huan Yue Country, he had never heard of a concubine refusing the emperor outside the palace.


    He was also very curious if his good nephew would directly send the palace maid and the guards flying.


    He stared coldly at the people kneeling in front of the door. Bai Zhan Ke didn''t say anything, but his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.


    After a long time, Bai Zhan finally turned around and left.


    The night had completely descended.


    At this moment, in the royal study.


    "Who do you think I met when I entered the palace?"


    "Fifth brother?"


    Shangguan Yi originally wanted to ask about Bai Zhan Ke, but Bai Yan quickly answered.


    "Your Lordship is smart, you can guess at once."


    Hearing this, Bai Yan smirked and said, "This grandpa went to the Dew Palace in the afternoon and with just a few words, I angered the empress dowager. She invited Fifth Brother into the palace so late at night, she must be trying to come up with a countermeasure."


    "Most of the empress dowager''s power has been eliminated, but prince''s power is no less than the empress dowager''s. I''m afraid that once the emperor leaves the country, he''ll make his move."


    Shangguan Yi was worried as she looked at Bai Zhan Ke.


    The spicy taste in his mouth had yet to dissipate, Bai Zhan drank a mouthful of tea, his black eyes were still clear. After a long while, he put down the tea in his hand and said, "I have my own ways."


    "It''s good that he has a way. I''m afraid that he won''t be that easy to deal with."


    Shangguan Yi was well aware of Bai Linyu''s capabilities, which was why she was worried.


    "Ol ''Five''s ability is indeed something to be reckoned with. However, I am still confident in Chou''er''s ability. Moreover, since this grandpa has returned, the mother and son must be more or less afraid. "


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi shook his head.


    "If we want to start from the prince, I''m afraid it will be a little difficult. The people who are secretly monitoring him have never grasped any clues about him. Even the officials beside him are all innocent officials. If they want to add to the crime, I''m afraid they will not accept it. "


    At the same time, within the Dew Palace.


    On the bed, Her Majesty looked very serious.


    "Yu''er, this is our best opportunity, we can''t let it go, do you understand?"


    Bai Lingyu nodded to reassure the empress dowager.


    "Your son understands, but this time, he has made sufficient preparations. Your mother, all the people you trust around you have been eliminated. The next step for him will probably be with your son."


    Her Majesty sighed, a look of helplessness on her face.


    "This Dowager knows, so you must be careful and remind those people not to get caught. Furthermore, as for Nangong Qianhua, if you agree to help her, she will be a good chess piece.


    When the empress dowager mentioned Nangong Qianhua, Bai Linyu frowned slightly and did not reply.


    "Imperial Mother, rest assured. Your son knows what to do. Furthermore, seizing the position is not a matter of time. As long as the time is ripe, we will have plenty of opportunities to uproot and exterminate him. "


    If Bai Linyu wanted to wait for the right moment, the Empress Dowager would definitely not agree.


    In her heart, the departure of the emperor was the best opportunity.


    "Yu''er, don''t forget, your royal father was stabbed to death by him. You saw it at the time, how could a person who killed his father and usurped the throne be worthy of holding the throne? "With Huan Yue in his hands, you will die sooner or later. Only if you succeed the throne will Huan Yue be able to survive. Do you understand?"


    His originally clear black eyes instantly turned blood-red.


    Bai Linyu''s mind was filled with the scene of Bai Qi stabbing his sword into her father''s chest.


    "This son understands. It''s getting late. Mother, please rest early. This son will take his leave first."


    The hesitation on Bai Linyu''s face didn''t escape the Empress Dowager''s eyes.


    "Yu''er, This Dowager has sent someone to summon Imperial Consort Yi. If you continue to talk with her, This Dowager can feel more at ease."


    With a frown, Bai Ling Yu''s face was filled with annoyance.


    But he still nodded, "Yes, Queen Mother."


    Nangong Qianhua had already been waiting outside the Dew Palace for a long time. She had been waiting for Bai Linyu to come out.


    Seeing Bai Linghu walking out from the palace hall, Nangong Qianhua smiled.


    "Your Highness, I have been waiting for a long time. I wonder if Your Highness would be interested in accompanying me to the imperial garden for a drink? "


    "It is this king''s honor to be invited by Imperial Consort Yi."


    Bai Linyu complied, and the two of them walked in the direction of the imperial garden, one in the front and one in the back.


    Peony, on the other hand, followed from a distance, not daring to approach.


    "I believe the empress dowager has already made it clear to the prince that there''s no need for me to say anything more. Today, I''ve invited the prince for an appointment just to get his word. Are you willing to cooperate with me?"


    Inside the pavilion, Bai Ling Yu and Nangong Qian Hua were sitting facing each other. When they saw her frantic expression, their expressions darkened.


    "Why are you so anxious to cooperate with this king? Are you trying to get rid of Empress Xi as soon as possible?"


    Chuckling lightly, Nangong Qianhua picked up the wine jug and poured Bai Lingyu a cup full of wine.


    "I have never concealed my desire to get rid of Empress Xi. As long as you are willing to help, getting rid of a woman like her who has no backer will be a piece of cake." "Of course, I also know that your highness and Empress Xi ¡­"


    After saying that, Nangong Qianhua stopped talking and looked at Bai Lingyu with a profound smile.


    "Since you know that This King is interested in her, then why are you still delusional enough to think of helping This King get rid of her?"


    Since Nangong Qian Hua already knew about it, Bai Ling Yu naturally did not have any intention of hiding it.


    His straightforwardness came as a great surprise to Nangong Qianhua.


    She picked up her wine glass and took a sip, then said, "Your Highness has misunderstood my meaning, my ''extermination'' does not mean that Princess Xi is going to die. Your Highness can use your own methods to bring back a beauty, this is the same thing as us, isn''t it?"


    Bai Lingyu''s eyes narrowed as she sized up the woman in front of her.


    "Then what if This King says that This King wants him dead? Do you still want to cooperate with This King? "


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua was startled. Then, she smiled bitterly and revealed a disappointed and disappointed expression.


    "If Your Highness really wants to kill him, I naturally will not do so. His heart does not belong to me, nor does he belong to me. If that day ever comes when he truly dies, then all I wish for is for you to sleep at the same place as him. "


    "No regrets?"


    "Absolutely no regrets!"


    Nangong Qianhua was still as determined as before. It was something that Bai Lingyu had not expected.


    For a woman to have the determination to die together with her loved one, she had to use deep feelings and feelings.


    Lowering his head and glancing at the wine cup in front of him, Bai Ling Yu asked with a smile: "This wine hasn''t been drugged, right?"


    Nangong Qianhua was startled. Then, she grabbed the wine cup in front of Bai Lingyu and finished it in one gulp.


    He tilted his glass down and curled his lips, "If Your Highness thinks that I can poison it, then I won''t drink this wine. However, since Your Highness has agreed to cooperate, it''s a pity to pour this good wine. I''ll drink it all by myself and have a pleasant cooperation with you."


    After Nangong Qianhua finished saying those words, she placed her wine cup down and picked up her wine jug. She was about to drink it.


    Bai Lingyu stood up, grabbed the jug of wine from her hands, and poured herself a cup.


    He raised his glass and said, "Senior Concubine Yi, remember what I said today. If you go back on your word, I don''t have any medicine for regret."


    As he finished speaking, the wine in the wine cup was completely drained.


    "Your Highness is overjoyed. I, Nangong Qianhua, will also say these words. I, Nangong Qianhua, will never do anything that I will regret!"


    The woman in front of him had Bai Linyu take a new look at her.


    He did not know of her willfulness, nor did he know of it.


    Now that he looked at it, he felt that it was filled with a heroic spirit.


    After drinking the wine, the woman in front of him had actually changed her appearance. She squinted her eyes and shook her head. When she opened her eyes again, what she saw was the appearance of the woman that she had hidden in her heart.


    "Jin''er ¡­"


    "Prince, are you alright? I am Nangong Qian Hua, not Hua Mu Jin! "


    Seeing that Bai Lingyu had stepped forward, Nangong Qianhua took two steps back in fear. Her consciousness also started to become blurry.


    Shaking her head vigorously, she tried her best to clear her head, but to no avail.


    "Peony, peony. Th-this wine ¡­"


    Hearing Nangong Qianhua''s shout, the distant Peony ran over. However, what she saw was Bai Lingyu hugging Nangong Qianhua tightly and placing her on the stone table.


    "My prince, my prince, please let the princess go. My prince, what''s wrong with you, my prince ¡­"


    Chu Feng stepped forward. He was planning to pull Bai Lingyu away from Nangong Qianhua. However, he suddenly waved his palm with all his might and sent her flying.

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    "Scram!"


    Peony''s head hit the stone pillar of the pavilion, causing blood to flow from the back of her head.


    The clothes on Nangong Qianhua''s body were torn apart, the red inner clothes were exposed, and it seemed that her mind still retained its consciousness. She wanted to push away the man on her body, but her strength was simply unable to withstand the heavy strength of the man, so she could only let him do whatever he wanted on her body.


    "Jin''er, this duke wants you. Be good and don''t resist."


    At this moment, in Bai Ling Yu''s eyes, the woman he was pressing down on looked like Hua Mu Jin.


    In his mouth, he was also calling her name.


    "No, I, I''m not ¡­"


    Bai Lingyu''s movements grew more and more powerful. Nangong Qianhua''s entire body was being suppressed. She was unable to move at all.


    The last strand of consciousness in his mind gradually vanished as well.


    "Aiyo, who, who is this? His courage was not small, he actually dared to do such a disgraceful thing in the imperial garden. "Tsk, tsk, tsk, I''m really not ashamed."


    Bai Yan''s voice came from outside the pavilion not far away.


    It was unknown when these men had stood there.


    "Luo Chen!"


    Bai Zhan Ke let out a low growl, his body emitting a strong cold air.


    Upon hearing his voice, Luo Chen, who was closely following him, flew into the pavilion and pulled away the white feather on Nangong Qian Hua''s body.


    Seeming to be dissatisfied with someone disturbing his good fortune, Bai Ling Yu''s eyes were blood-red as he started to fight with Luo Chen.


    The martial arts that he had unconsciously executed was obviously not a match for Luo Chen.


    Suddenly, the entire pavilion was surrounded by eunuchs and maids, as well as patrolling guards who had heard the commotion.


    "Greetings to Your Majesty. This humble servant wishes for Your Majesty''s forgiveness."


    Bai Zhan Ke glanced at the kneeling guards, and then he looked at Bai Ling Yu, who was gradually regaining consciousness. He walked into the pavilion and took off his jacket, tightly wrapping it around Nangong Qian Hua.


    "I never thought that a dignified prince of a country would actually do such a dirty thing and lay his hands on my imperial concubine. This is the crime of beheading someone!"


    Seeing Bai Lingyu stand up after regaining consciousness, Shangguan Yi scoffed at him.


    The surrounding palace servants started to discuss with each other as well.


    After all, Bai Lingyu normally gave people a feeling of gentleness. Who would have thought that he would actually do such a heartless thing like raping his Imperial Concubine?


    As he swept a glance at the palace maids and guards, Bai Linyu''s brows tightly knitted together. Her head was still aching.


    Looking at Nangong Qian Hua who was tightly hugged by Bai Zhan Ke in the pavilion, Bai Ling Yu could roughly guess what happened when he lost consciousness.


    Prince, you really can do it. Imperial Concubine Yi is the imperial concubine of the imperial harem, but you actually tried to do something against her in the imperial garden. Look at these palace guards, the loyalty of the ladies of the Huan Yue Kingdom is more important than their lives.


    Shangguan Yi had been worried that she wouldn''t have a way to deal with Bai Lingyu, but now that she happened to run into such a situation, it was only natural that she would make a fuss out of it.


    "Shut up!"


    Before Shangguan Yi could say anything, Bai Lingyu knew that he had been tricked.


    "Men, take him down!"


    He coldly looked at Bai Linyu and only said four words.


    The guard stepped forward hesitantly, wanting to take action but not daring to.


    Looking at the guard who was about to step forward, Bai Ling Yu''s lips curved upwards. He glared at Bai Zhan Ke and coldly said, "There''s no need for that, Hall of Absolute Monarch Sanctuary right? Chendi has found the way! "


    On the other side, the Dew Palace.


    A eunuch ran in a panic, his face full of anxiety as he knocked on the door of the palace.


    "Qin mama, this isn''t good. Prince, the Prince has been brought to the Primordial Imperial Hall."


    Inside the palace, the pupils of Senior Servant Qin, who''d just been comforting the empress dowager to sleep, widened as he ran to the side of the bed to wake her up.


    "Empress Dowager, please wake up. Something big has happened."


    Unsatisfied that her sleep had been disturbed, the Empress slowly opened her eyes, and her face was filled with a deep sense of exhaustion.


    "Senior Qin, you should know what it is like to disturb my sleep!"


    He furiously berated her. If she hadn''t been so casual and dense, she probably would have slapped his face a long time ago.


    "Esteemed empress dowager, this old servant is guilty, but the emperor brought the prince to the imperial palace. This old servant is worried that ¡­"


    "What did you say?" Absolute Monarch Sanctuary? "


    The empress dowager''s face fell, and she sat up.


    "Yes."


    "Hurry up and change This Dowager''s clothes!"


    The portrait of the emperors of the various dynasties of the Huan Yue Country were all hung within it. Anything that was decided in the Hall of Absolute Monarch Sanctuary regarding the Imperial Family, even if the ministers or officials signed the letter together, could not be changed.


    However, the prerequisite was that the matter had to be dealt with in the Royal Palace.


    Even though it was night time, the news had already started to spread like wildfire. The prince had gone against Imperial Concubine Yi''s wishes and had been caught red-handed by the emperor.


    "Ol ''Five, do you have anything else to say?"


    On the dragon throne, Bai Zhan was resolutely seated, the cold air around his body still lingering.


    In the middle of the grand hall, Bai Linyu knelt on the ground, her head held high, not wanting to acknowledge his crime at all.


    "If younger brother Chen were to say that younger brother Chen was drugged, would royal brother believe it?"


    "Has he been drugged? Your words are too far-fetched, isn''t it? If you were really drugged, why would you awaken the prince when you have yet to succeed after disobeying Imperial Consort Yi? "


    Shangguan Yi stood on the side and asked first.


    Glancing at Shangguan Yi, Bai Ling Yu said coldly, "When did it become General Shangguan''s turn to interrupt the Imperial Palace?"


    With a slight smile, Shangguan Yi waved the folding fan in his hand.


    As the great general of the hussar in the Huan Yue Country, even if I was in the palace, according to the rules, the court officials and officials are allowed to participate. Could it be that your highness has forgotten about the rules set by the Emperor?


    "General Shangguan is right. Fifth brother, you must be honest, why were you in the imperial garden and trying to do something against Imperial Concubine Yi. If someone really drugged you, the emperor would return your innocence."


    Raising his eyes, Bai Linyu looked towards the Bai Yan who was speaking.


    In his memories, other than the one time he saw this so-called Thirteenth Royal Uncle nine years ago, he had no other impression of him.


    "With someone trying to lure my younger brother into the trap, no matter how many words my younger brother has, it''s to no avail. Chendi wanted to ask, "How does Imperial Brother plan to punish Chendi?" Is it like the other emperors, who bestow poison on their wine, kill their heads, or cut off their limbs, preventing them from entering the territory of the Huan Yue in their lifetime? "


    Bai Lingyu hadn''t expected that he would be tricked this time.


    He knew that the person who had plotted against him was none other than the man sitting on the throne, his royal brother!


    After staring at the white feathers for a long time, Bai Zhan''s lips moved. "Someone ¡­"


    "Your Majesty, please wait."


    As soon as Bai Zhan opened his mouth, the empress dowager rushed over in a hurry and interrupted him.


    He saw the empress dowager being supported into the palace by Senior Servant Qin. Her breathing was a little ragged.


    "I wonder what has Yu''er done to make the Emperor bring him to this Supreme Palace?"


    The empress dowager''s heart ached at the sight of Bai Lingyu kneeling on the ground.


    "Mother came at the right time, so I didn''t have to send more people to teach her."


    As if guessing that the empress dowager would come, Bai Zhan Ke''s face was filled with indifference.


    "The Emperor has yet to answer This Dowager''s question. Please answer, your majesty! Why did you bring Yu''er here?!"


    Bai Zhan Ke sneered and looked at Bai Ling Yu who was kneeling on the ground: "Mother wants to know, why don''t you ask Fifth Brother?"


    The empress dowager reached out a hand, intending to lift Bai Ling Yu up.


    However, just as he stretched out his hand, he seemed to feel someone''s sharp gaze and retracted it.


    Raising her head, what appeared before her eyes were portraits of the previous generations of emperors.


    "Since fifth brother isn''t willing to speak, then let me answer the empress dowager''s questions."


    Seeing that Bai Lingyu was unwilling to answer, Bai Yan opened his mouth.


    "Empress Dowager, your good son went against Imperial Concubine Yi when he was in the imperial garden and was run into by the emperor. This matter has already been spread throughout the palace. If you don''t bring Fifth Brother to this palace, where do you think you should go?"


    "Impossible!"


    As soon as Bai Yan finished speaking, the Empress Dowager angrily cut him off.


    She was extremely clear about the character and character of her son.


    "This subject knows that you, Empress Dowager, will find it hard to believe it. If this subject had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have believed it. But the truth is, that is indeed the case. "


    She gave Bai Yan a furious look, and her hands trembled in anger.


    Turning his head, he looked at the emperor on the dragon throne and said, "Yu''er has always had a gentle personality. Even if the emperor personally saw Yu''er trying to do something against Imperial Concubine Yi, there must be some secret behind it. The emperor still hasn''t found out and wants to deal with Yu''er, isn''t that too decisive? "


    Squinting his eyes, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes became fierce.


    He moved his lips and asked, "How does Imperial Mother think we should investigate?"


    "Since Yu''er is brought to this Supreme Ocean Palace, why is there no sign of Imperial Concubine Yi? Also, Yu''er and Imperial Concubine Yi were cousins. It was only natural for siblings to drink wine in the imperial garden. Why didn''t the emperor check it out and see if anyone had drugged the wine? "


    With regards to Nangong Qianhua, the empress dowager still held some trust in her heart.


    Furthermore, Nangong Qianhua was of value to her. Thus, at this moment, she could not sacrifice Nangong Qianhua.


    At the words of Her Majesty, Bai Zhan Ke was unperturbed.


    "Mother is right. Someone, pass on the message to Imperial Physician Xuan Yi for an audience."


    Not long after, the imperial physician of the Grand Hospital was called over. Immediately afterwards, Nangong Qian Hua also changed into a new set of clothes and came over.


    "This humble official kowtows to the emperor, to the empress dowager, and to Imperial Concubine Yi."


    "Chenqie pays her respects to Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager."


    The three imperial physicians who were sent over knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads.


    Nangong Qian Hua blessed herself and bowed. She subconsciously distanced herself from Bai Ling Yu. Her heart was still palpitating and she was still trembling slightly.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, you should know why you''ve been announced here. At that time, only you, Yu''er and your servant girl were present. Tell the truth, did you get drugged in your wine?"


    The empress dowager''s gaze was sharp, but to others, it carried a sense of threat.


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, chenqie doesn''t know if there''s any medicine in the wine. chenqie had the peonies prepare the wine, chenqie ¡­"


    Nangong Qianhua''s voice trembled slightly. When she looked at Bai Lingyu, her eyes were filled with fear.


    The empress dowager was clearly dissatisfied with Nangong Qian Hua''s reply.


    "Where is your servant girl? Send her over!"


    "Peony is injured, chenqie allowed her to stay in Zhao He Palace."


    At this moment, Nangong Qianhua was extremely timid and looked like a frightened little bird.

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    "Someone, send her to This Dowager!"


    Seeing how Nangong Qian Hua was afraid of Bai Lingyu, the empress dowager clenched her hands into fists. The trust that she originally held in her had completely disappeared.


    Bai Yan turned around and glanced at Bai Zhan Ke. Seeing him lightly nod his head, the corners of his mouth lifted upwards.


    "Why should the empress dowager be in a hurry to summon a servant girl? Why not let the imperial physician have a look at the prince and Imperial Concubine Yi first and see if there were any signs that someone had drugged them? This will naturally become clear."


    Since Bai Zhan Ke had nodded, it meant that he was confident that the royal physician wouldn''t be able to find out.


    Since that was the case, it was good for him to be the middleman.


    She looked at Bai Yan in disbelief. Her Majesty had never expected that he would help her.


    After being stunned for a moment, he hurriedly ordered the imperial physician, "Imperial Physician Wang, what are you waiting for? Why aren''t you taking a look at Yu''er?"


    "Yes, yes."


    Without the order to get up, Imperial Physician Wang didn''t dare to get up. He could only kneel beside Bai Lingyu.


    He extended his hand to feel the pulse of the white feather. Doctor Wang''s hand was trembling.


    Even after a long time, he didn''t take off the fingers on Bai Linyu''s wrist. Instead, he raised his eyes to look at the empress dowager, his expression one of unspeakable awkwardness.


    "How is it?"


    At this moment, Bai Zhan opened his mouth.


    Doctor Wang knelt down and lowered his head to the ground. His voice trembled as he spoke.


    "This humble subject has not found any traces of drug within the body of the prince."


    "Doctor Wang, this is the Absolute Monarch Sanctuary. You better not be spouting nonsense!"


    "Your Majesty, please forgive this humble subject, this humble subject doesn''t dare."


    The empress dowager''s words made Imperial Physician Wang shudder.


    "Don''t worry, empress dowager. Aside from Imperial Physician Wang, aren''t there two other imperial physicians?"


    Glancing at Bai Yan, the Empress Mother realized that he was not trying to help her by opening his mouth.


    Before she came to Absolute Monarch Sanctuary, just in case, she had already sent someone to inform Imperial Physician Wang. She did not expect that such a small Imperial Physician would actually betray her.


    When the other two royal doctors saw it, they said the same thing as Doctor Wang.


    This time, the empress dowager was somewhat anxious.


    "Your majesty, this one sees that the royal doctors in this imperial hospital should all be changed. Other than those who know how to get a salary, no one else has any true ability."


    "The empress dowager is sparing, the empress dowager is sparing."


    In the blink of an eye, the three imperial physicians were all frightened. They hurriedly kowtowed and begged for mercy.


    "A bunch of useless things! Men, cut them down for This Dowager!"


    "Calm down, empress dowager. The three imperial physicians have all said the same thing. It''s impossible for them to all be convicted of incompetence, right? Furthermore, this is the Absolute Monarch Sanctuary, who would dare to speak lies? "


    As he spoke, Bai Yan glanced at the portrait of the previous generations of Sovereigns that were hanging above him, and then said, "Look, all of the previous dynasties are looking at it."


    Raising her head, the Empress Dowager''s gaze fell upon one of the portraits of the late Emperor. She did not know if it was due to guilt or something, but it caused her to quickly look away.


    "Your Lordship, since the royal doctors are incompetent, they should naturally ask and execute them. The royal family''s salary isn''t taken for nothing." Furthermore, they might not even be found out just by being drugged. Once the effects of the drug are over, who will be able to find out? "


    Even so, Her Majesty was not sure of her words.


    He glanced at Nangong Qian Hua out of the corner of his eyes and continued, "Even if Yu''er wasn''t drugged, everyone in Huan Yue knows that Yu''er is a man of honor. It''s highly likely that Imperial Concubine Yi is trying to seduce Yu''er."


    Hearing that, Nangong Qianhua looked at the empress dowager in astonishment, stupefied.


    She abruptly knelt on the ground. "Esteemed empress dowager, chenqie doesn''t have one." Your majesty, you must believe in your concubine. Your concubine definitely hasn''t seduced your highness. Please ask the empress dowager and your majesty to investigate. "


    After being bitten by the empress dowager, Nangong Qianhua''s heart was filled with unspeakable hatred. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu


    But she knew she couldn''t bite back.


    "At that time, only you, Yu''er and your servant girl were present. Naturally, you would know whether it was you who seduced Yu''er and passed it on to your servant girl."


    With that, the empress dowager shot a look at Qin mama who was supporting her. She instantly understood and prepared to leave.


    However, her actions didn''t escape Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    "Senior Qin, where do you want to go?"


    "Old servant ¡­"


    For a moment, Qin mama didn''t know what excuse to make, so she stammered and couldn''t speak.


    "This Dowager is a bit tired. Why? This Dowager wants someone to bring a chair over, even the Emperor has to stop it?"


    With a sneer, Bai Zhan Ke held his head with one hand and said, "I don''t dare. Since the empress dowager is tired, someone, come and give her a seat."


    As soon as she finished speaking, a guard brought over a chair and placed it by the empress dowager''s side.


    She sat down helplessly, feeling uneasy.


    Suddenly, she said, "Qin mama, I''m thirsty. Go brew some water for me ¡­"


    However, before she could finish speaking, the peony was called into the hall.


    "Your servant greets the emperor, the empress dowager, and esteemed ¡­"


    Due to an injury to the back of the head, the head of the peony was wrapped in white strips.


    "You''re Imperial Concubine Yi''s personal servant, Peony?"


    The person who asked about the peony was Bai Yan.


    It was clear that Peony didn''t know what status White Yan had, but seeing him stand beside the Emperor, his status was naturally extraordinary.


    "Yes, it''s a servant."


    "This Dowager is asking you, you ¡­"


    "If the Emperor asks you anything, you have to answer honestly, do you understand?" If you have a lie, you should know what happens to those who cheat on you. "


    The empress dowager had just opened her mouth when Bai Yan''s loud voice interrupted her.


    With this, the empress dowager felt even more uneasy.


    And because of Bai Yan''s words, Peony was trembling in fear.


    "Tell me everything you saw and heard tonight."


    He narrowed his eyes, and his body began to emit the aura of an overlord.


    "In reply to the emperor, Your Eminence, the Empress saw the beautiful moonlight tonight, so she decided to go to the Imperial Garden to drink a cup or two. Since I happened to meet Your Highness, I invited him to have a drink with me, and this servant stood at a distance, not knowing what Your Highness and Your Highness had said."


    As she spoke, Peony paused. Out of the corner of her eyes, she glanced at the empress dowager sitting by her side and said, "When esteemed wangfei called this servant over, this servant only heard the word ''wine''." "When this servant came forward, Prince and Empress ¡­"


    Peony didn''t dare to continue the next few words.


    Bai Yan could tell at a glance that she had something to do with the Empress Dowager.


    "I ask you, where did your injuries come from?"


    Biting her lips, Peony tried her best to think of an excuse.


    Finally, he said, "Yes, this servant was careless."


    With a cold laugh, Bai Yan was even more certain that this servant girl was the empress dowager''s man.


    "What a good maid. When we were in the Imperial Garden, I saw you bleed and fall to the ground. You actually want to bully the sovereign of this Supreme Ocean Palace? How dare you!"


    The authoritative voice frightened Peony so much that she trembled.


    At that time, in the Imperial Garden, because of the head-butting, the consciousness of the peony is vague.


    As a result, she had no idea who the people who came to the Imperial Garden later were, so she said this.


    "This servant wouldn''t dare, Your Majesty forgives, Your Majesty forgives."


    "I heard from Imperial Concubine Yi that you prepared that wine. Could it be that you added something into the wine? So, you want to bully the sovereign, right? "


    Bai Yan''s next words completely frightened the courage of Peony.


    "No, this servant didn''t. This servant did indeed prepare that wine, but this servant definitely didn''t use any medicine. I beg the emperor to investigate, I beg the emperor to investigate."


    To deal with a mere servant girl, Bai Yan knew that as long as she had the aura, it would be enough.


    "Then why don''t you hurry up and call for me?"


    If she continued to lie and bully the king, she would definitely die.


    "This servant said, this servant said, that this servant heard the Empress call out to her servant, and then saw that the Prince had pressed the Empress down on the stone table." This servant said, this servant said that this servant had heard the Empress call her servant, and then saw that the Prince had pressed the Empress down on the stone table.


    It would be better to speak the truth. Although she had disobeyed the Empress Dowager, at least she could keep her life.


    If the empress dowager were to make a move against her in the future, she would at least have the princess as a protective umbrella.


    "You lowly slave, how dare you frame the prince, Senior Servant Qin, and tear apart This Dowager''s mouth!"


    Hearing this, the Empress Dowager gnashed her teeth in anger.


    "Imperial Mother, the matter has been ascertained. Does Imperial Mother have anything else to say?"


    Before Qin mama could take action, Bai Zhan Ke spoke coldly to stop her.


    "Your majesty, you grew up together with Yu''er. You know very well what kind of person Yu''er is. Just because of a lowly maid''s words, you''re going to condemn him?"


    "Muhou, don''t say anymore."


    When the empress dowager finished speaking, Bai Linyu, who had been silent all this time, finally opened her mouth.


    Raising his head to look at his royal brother who was sitting on the Dragon Throne, Bai Lingyu''s lips curled up in a cold smile.


    "I can''t help but admire you, my royal brother. However, even if you want to condemn my brother, I''m afraid it won''t be as you wish. Do you remember when you came back from the Heavenly Light Empire as a proton, my brother won a silver medal in the hunting competition to prevent my brother from dying?"


    Hearing this, he tightened his grip on the Dragon Mark armrest, and half closed his eyes.


    "You want to use this silver medal?"


    "Why not?"


    The entire palace hall suddenly became silent.


    There were those who were happy and those who were worried. Among them, the most obvious was none other than the Empress Dowager.


    "Do you know the difference between a gold medal and a silver medal?"


    With a smile, Bai Ling Yu raised his eyes.


    "Of course I know. As long as I can avoid death, gold and silver are the same for me."


    As everyone knows, a gold medal would not only spare a person''s life, but would also allow them to keep their status from being taken away. However, the death-saving silver medal was different. It could only avoid death, but the crime was still there.


    "Men, send word to me. King Ning is deliberately disloyal, depriving him of his identity as a prince. In King Quiet''s Mansion, without my order, no one is allowed to visit, including the empress dowager!"


    Upon hearing these words, the empress dowager, who was seated on a chair, instantly went limp.


    He looked at Bai Lingyu and saw her shaking her head. She had originally wanted to refute the Emperor''s words again, but now she was forced back.


    When the Imperial Guard led Bai Linyu away, the Empress Dowager looked at his figure and felt an indescribable discomfort in her heart.


    At the same time, he was also extremely resentful.


    After glaring angrily at the imposing emperor on the dragon throne for a long time, she allowed Qin mama to help her out of the hall.


    "All of you, step down."


    "Yes."


    Only Bai Zhan, Bai Yan, and Shangguan Yi were left in the main hall.


    "What a pity. He could have easily toppled the other party, but who would have thought that he still had a hidden trump card up his sleeve."


    Shangguan Yi shook his head and sighed. He had made use of this opportunity, but had not been able to get rid of Bai Lingyu. He felt uncomfortable.


    "Zhuo''er, you knew that Ol''fifth would take the silver medal and escape this calamity, right?"

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    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes became deep, his lips moved slightly.


    "He always has to use it."


    Bai Yan smiled and shook his head, the way she looked at Bai Zhan Ke was filled with admiration.


    "It is fortunate that you still remember that he had a silver medal, otherwise you would have let him take the chance." I see that he didn''t even try to defend himself tonight. According to his abilities, he should be able to push this matter out, so why do you think he was willing to be removed from the job? "


    In the palace hall, Bai Ling Yu''s silence and calmness really caused Bai Yan to be at a loss.


    Gently patting the folding fan in his hand, Shangguan Yi was also puzzled.


    "I also think that''s strange. Maybe he''s too cunning. I''ve thought about it for a long time, but I still can''t figure out what he''s up to."


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, I''ll have to trouble you after I leave the country."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t answer their questions, but what happened after he left the country was still a piece of cake.


    Hibiscus Temple, within the palace.


    Beside the bed, Hua Mujiao was holding a brocade handkerchief, frowning.


    He turned his head and asked Green Bamboo, "Who spread this news?"


    It''s said that many people in the palace saw that the prince intended to do something against Imperial Concubine Yi, and the emperor even escorted the prince to the imperial palace. I heard that he almost took the prince''s life, but the prince held onto the silver medal for saving his life, and in the end, he was only removed from the throne.


    Listening to the green bamboo, Hua Mujiao''s hand tightened around the brocade handkerchief.


    At the same time, her eyes revealed a trace of confusion.


    "Empress, why aren''t you in a hurry? "After this incident, the other concubines in the other palaces will probably find ways to squeeze into Zhao He Palace. If Imperial Concubine Yi is favored, esteemed ¡­"


    As he spoke, Green Bamboo looked at Hua Mujiao''s expression and stopped himself.


    The corners of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth pulled up into a hint of self-mockery.


    Standing up, she took the brocade handkerchief and walked towards a lamp. Looking at the bright candle flame, she squinted her eyes and threw the brocade handkerchief onto the lamp.


    "Empress, what are you doing?"


    The green bamboo was shocked. It went up and took off the corner of the brocade handkerchief that was burned off, and it was extremely pained.


    "Niangniang, this is a brocade handkerchief that you took a long time to embroider. Your servant still remembers that your hands were full of needles. How could you bear to burn it?"


    For embroidery, hibiscus floral is not good at it.


    In order to embroider this brocade handkerchief, Mistress avoided the Emperor''s embroidery everyday. She had spent a great deal of effort to embroider this brocade handkerchief, but now she suddenly wanted to burn it. She truly did not understand why.


    "It was originally worthless, and now it no longer has any meaning. I''m tired, you can leave. "


    Green Bamboo opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but after looking at his master''s expression, he didn''t say anything in the end.


    He put away the brocade handkerchief and left the chamber.


    Deep into the night, Hibiscus vulgaris tossed and turned on the bed.


    There were so many things on her mind that she couldn''t take it anymore. Her head hurt.


    Standing up from the bed, Hua Mu Jin draped a coat over her shoulders and walked to the window. Opening it, a face that she didn''t want to see appeared in front of her.


    Narrowing her eyes, she took a deep breath and exhaled.


    Then, he raised his eyes to look at the man in front of him and asked, "Your majesty, why are you standing outside your concubine''s window so late at night? What''s the matter?"


    The man narrowed his eyes, looking at her with an extremely tender gaze.


    "Jin''er, do you believe in me?"


    The corners of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head. "Your majesty really likes chenqie. As the sovereign of the imperial palace, if chenqie doesn''t believe you, who else can I trust?" Don''t you think so, Your Majesty? "


    Bai Zhan Ke was startled.


    Her words were filled with ridicule.


    He reached out his hand, wanting to touch her head, but she nimbly dodged his hand.


    "Your majesty, it''s already deep into the night. If there''s nothing else, please go back. Chenqie should be sleeping by now."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand to close the window, but was blocked by the man''s large hand.


    "Don''t tell me you don''t want to hear my explanation?"


    Pursing her lips, Hua Mujie loosened her grip on the window and shook her head.


    "Chenqie still said the same words as before. Your majesty, you''re the ruler of the imperial palace, how could chenqie have the right to have you explain it?" As she spoke, Hua Mujiao turned around, her back facing Bai Zhan Ke.


    He then continued, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. Chenqie had said from the beginning that Chenqie would never be the kind of woman who would cry and then hang herself. Therefore, she would naturally not cause trouble for Imperial Concubine Yi."


    From Hua Mu Jin''s tone, he could tell that she was disappointed in him.


    And she, was still angry.


    Looking at her petite body, Bai Zhan Ke retracted his hand and moved his lips, but didn''t say anything.


    Finally, he disappeared out the window.


    In the moment that Bai Zhan Ke disappeared, Hua Mu Jin felt as if something had grabbed her heart and squeezed it painfully.


    This night was destined to never be peaceful.


    The Dew Palace.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, This Dowager really didn''t see that you had hidden yourself so deeply. You have plotted against Your Highness. Good, very good. You actually dared to touch This Dowager''s son. Do you really think This Dowager won''t dare to kill you?"


    The empress dowager sat on the chaise longue, her whole body radiating anger as she clenched her hands into fists.


    In front of him were the two kneeling on the ground.


    "May the empress dowager make a thorough investigation. Even if Thousand Flowers had the guts, Thousand Flowers still wouldn''t dare to scheme against Your Highness. You also know that we''re drinking wine in the imperial garden tonight. As for why things turned out like this, Thousand Flowers really doesn''t know, she made a thorough investigation."


    "Pa ¡­"


    The empress dowager glared at Nangong Qianhua as she slammed her hands on the armrest and stood up.


    "Don''t know?" Just because you don''t know a single thing, do you think that Yu''er is a fool for being removed from the position of prince and living in seclusion in the palace? This Dowager knows very well what kind of woman Yu''er likes. Even if he was blind, he would still look down on you. If it wasn''t for you seducing Yu''er, why would he scheme against you? Say it! "


    The empress dowager allowed Senior Servant Qin to support her, and the more she spoke, the angrier she became.


    After saying that, he stepped forward. Lowering his body, he extended his hand and grabbed onto Nangong Qianhua''s hair and ruthlessly pulled her back.


    "Ah, it hurts. Esteemed Empress Dowager, Aunt, chenqie really doesn''t have any, really don''t ¡­"


    She reached out her hand and grabbed onto the empress dowager''s hand that was holding onto her hair, trying to make the empress dowager''s grip weaker.


    She was wearing an extremely heavy headdress, so after being pulled like this, not only was Nangong Qianyin''s hair in disarray, her scalp was also in extreme pain. This caused her to tear up.


    "No?" Tell me, why is there no trace of being drugged on Yu''er? If it''s not you seducing him, then what else could it be! "


    The empress dowager was infuriated as she pulled on Nangong Qianhua''s hand even more forcefully.


    Nangong Qianhua did not dare to resist as tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Aunt, there''s really no such thing as a ''thousand flowers''. That wine was prepared by the thousand flowers for the peony to use. At that time, Qian Hua truly felt that she had been drugged in the wine, or else, Your Highness wouldn''t have thought of Qian Hua as some other woman.


    The empress dowager looked angrily at Nangong Qianhua, who was crying with a wronged expression. She suddenly frowned and turned her head to look at Peony, who was kneeling on the ground, not daring to raise her head.


    After that, she loosened her grip on Nangong Qianhua''s hair.


    "Say, did this lowly servant prepare the wine?"


    With her scalp relieved, Nangong Qianhua hurriedly nodded her head. Her tears did not stop.


    "Yes, it was thousand flowers that made the peony to prepare it. As for whether or not there was any medicine in the wine, Aunt, why don''t you ask the peony? She should be very clear about this."


    Nangong Qianhua had pointed her spear at the peony.


    Peony was so scared that its body trembled and it quickly kowtowed.


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, this servant did indeed prepare the wine, but this servant wouldn''t dare drug the prince. Empress Dowager, I beg the empress dowager to believe in me, I beg you to believe in me."


    When they were at the Supreme Ocean Palace, Peony''s words before the Emperor made the empress dowager want to kill her.


    The reason why she still had the life to kneel before the empress dowager was because the empress dowager wanted to find out who had done the things in the imperial garden.


    "Since the wine was prepared by you, do you not know whether it was drugged or not? What right do you have to make This Dowager believe you and not put any medicine in the wine? "


    She lowered her head and bit her lower lip.


    He turned his head slightly and glanced at Nangong Qianhua beside him.


    In the end, she opened her mouth and said, "Empress Dowager, you know that this servant is sent by the emperor. Since this servant is the emperor''s man, how could I possibly drugged the prince? Majesty, please trust this servant. "


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qian Hua, who was at the side, was stunned.


    She stopped her tears and looked at Peony in astonishment.


    "Peony, you, you''re actually royal father''s person?"


    In order to survive, Peony could not care about anything else.


    "As matters stand, this servant will not hide it from you, Princess. This servant was indeed sent by the emperor to your side. The emperor only ordered this servant to look after you for the princess'' own good."


    "You, when did you ¡­"


    "All of you shut up!"


    Nangong Qian Hua wanted to ask something, but she was stopped by the empress dowager''s angry shout.


    She looked coldly at the two of them. There was only one thing the empress dowager wanted to know right now.


    "I don''t care who you are. I don''t care if you, Nangong Qianhua, are the princess of that country. If you dare to touch my son, you will die!"


    Hearing the empress dowager''s angry voice, Nangong Qianhua started sobbing.


    She heavily kowtowed to the ground, and the corner of her mouth revealed a sinister smile that no one had noticed.


    "Aunt, don''t be angry. You''re really mad. Thousandflower had just recalled that the Heavenly Light Nation was a foreign tribe that was rich in all sorts of poisons. To them, creating bewitching medicines that could not be diagnosed was an easy task. "Qian Hua remembers that the peony was from that tribe."


    Nangong Qianhua''s words woke the empress dowager up.


    In her mind, she knew about the tribe, and she had taken a lot of medicine from them.


    "Princess, you, you ¡­ Even if this servant was from the Realm of the Gods, this servant was already expelled when I was young. What poison do you mean by bewitching medicine? This servant has never come into contact with it, so how could I produce a medicine that has no color and no smell? Princess, don''t you dare wrongly accuse this servant! "

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    Nangong Qianhua raised her head and looked at Peony with resentment. Her heart was filled with anger.


    "Are you admitting it without even fighting?" I never said that you could make seductive medicine, or that you drugged the wine, so how can you say that I am wrongly accusing you? "


    "Princess, this servant will do everything I can to serve you. Even if I don''t contribute, I''ll still have to put in some hard work. If I don''t drug the prince, I won''t drug him. Even if you accuse me wrongly, the empress dowager will still seek justice for me and investigate the truth."


    She had thought that she would serve this unruly and headstrong master of hers well. She had thought that she would become his protective umbrella, but she didn''t expect that she would become this master''s scapegoat in times of danger.


    "Aunt, your eyes are as sharp as a torch. In this Huan Yue Country, a woman''s reputation is more important than her life. Qian Hua was drinking with Prince at the same time, and at that time, Qian Hua had also lost herself. Aunt, do you think Qian Hua would be stupid enough to drug herself and cut off her own escape?"


    Normally, the people in the dark had already reported every single move of Nangong Qianhua to her.


    The empress dowager looked coldly at the two people who pushed away the blame, but the anger in her heart didn''t subside.


    "Aunt, tonight''s matter has already made the entire palace aware of it. From the beginning, the Emperor had always hated Qian Hua. After this incident, the Emperor will probably loathe Qian Hua even more. Aunt, Qian Hua didn''t have any reason to drug His Highness at all."


    With that, Nangong Qianhua raised her eyes to look at the empress dowager.


    His eyes revealed a sense of grievance and pity.


    Seeing that the empress dowager''s expression had changed, Nangong Qian Hua continued, "Aunt, the reason why the peony followed Qian Hua was because Qian Hua looked at her with pity. Afterwards, she became Imperial Father''s person for some reason.


    "Princess, you ¡­"


    Peony was rendered speechless by these words. Originally, she had wanted to let the princess plead on her behalf and act as her umbrella when the empress dowager asked after her.


    However, she had never expected that Nangong Qianhua would blame her for everything.


    Looking at the peony, the empress dowager shifted her anger towards Nangong Qianhua onto her.


    The empress dowager had never intended to keep the peony. Hearing Nangong Qianhua''s words, she felt that it was reasonable.


    "Men, pull this lowly slave down. You dare to scheme against my lord, I will make her wish she were dead!"


    In an instant, Peony collapsed to the ground.


    Before she could come back to her senses and beg for mercy, she was already dragged out by someone.


    The palace became silent for a time.


    Nangong Qian Hua was still kneeling on the ground, not daring to get up.


    "This one will not let this matter go. Qian Hua, if this one finds out that this is related to you, I will definitely make you beg for death more than that lowly servant. Do you understand!?"


    Hearing those words, Nangong Qianhua nodded her head with all her might.


    "Aunt, thank you Aunt for believing in Qian Hua. In the future Qian Hua will definitely listen to Aunt''s words. No matter what you say, Aunt, Qian Hua will do it."


    "Get up."


    "Thank you, Aunt."


    The empress dowager shot a glance at Nangong Qianhua who had just gotten up from the ground, then waved her hand, indicating that she should withdraw.


    Just as Nangong Qianhua turned around and prepared to leave, she seemed to have suddenly recalled something and turned around.


    "Aunty, there''s something that Qian Hua feels that I should report to you."


    She sat back in the chaise longue and rubbed her temples with a tired expression.


    "What is it?"


    "Today at the Imperial Garden, we met in the Imperial Garden with the Emperor. At that time, Imperial Concubine Xi was there as well and used some tricks to make her misunderstand the Emperor. Do you think that the Emperor won''t bring Imperial Consort Xi over to the Southern Kingdom because of this? If that''s the case, then wouldn''t we have a chance to deal with her? "


    Flower hibiscus had always been a thorn in the Empress Dowager''s heart. No matter what, she would have to pull it out sooner or later.


    After a long time, the empress dowager narrowed her eyes, but didn''t speak.


    Nangong Qian Hua thought that she had said something wrong and did not dare to speak anymore.


    "This is not impossible. However, This Dowager wants to know, do you still have feelings for Your Majesty? "


    Clenching her lips, Nangong Qianhua''s expression darkened. Disappointment and despair appeared on her face at the same time.


    Following that, she suddenly raised her head, and a sinister light shone in her eyes.


    "To tell you the truth, Aunty, Thousand Flowers still harbors some illusions about the Emperor. However, through this, I''m afraid that even that last bit of fantasies will be shattered." Since Thousandflower is unable to get the Emperor, then no one else can! "


    The viciousness revealed by Nangong Qian Hua''s body was not something that could be faked.


    The empress dowager pursed her lips and nodded in satisfaction.


    Thousandflower, this one is an experienced person. I love you as a king, and you are the most compassionate of all. It''s good as long as you can think it through.


    "Then, aunt, you should rest well. Qian Hua will take her leave."


    When they had come to the Dew Palace, Nangong Qianhua had come here together with Peony. Yet, when she returned, she had turned into a person.


    Thinking about it, he couldn''t help but feel emotional.


    After returning to Zhao He Palace, Nangong Qian Hua dismissed all the people from the palace. Her hair was in disarray as she sat at the table and elegantly poured a cup of tea, drinking it.


    "The empress dowager didn''t do anything to you, did she?"


    A man''s voice suddenly sounded behind him.


    Lightly shaking her head, Nangong Qianhua poured another cup of tea and passed it to the person behind her.


    "It''s nothing. It''s just that my hair was pulled off. I can still bear the pain."


    "Don''t interfere in my matters anymore!"


    The man''s deep voice contained a trace of anger.


    Nangong Qian Hua turned around and looked at him. The corners of her mouth curled up as she smiled.


    "Too late. I''m already in this game of chess. If I sit down and wait for death, I''m afraid my respectable father won''t let me live."


    Nangong Qianhua had her own plans, but she didn''t want to owe her any more.


    "Right, after this, the more you dislike me, the better. It''s clear that the empress dowager doesn''t fully trust me. Whether she can completely trust me will depend on your attitude towards me."


    Three days later.


    The fifteenth day of the eighth month was the day of Bai Zhan''s departure for the Southern Kingdom. Hua Mu Jin had long since prepared it and brought the green bamboo to wait in front of the palace gates.


    In the past three days, Hua Mujiao had avoided Bai Zhan.


    "Jin''er, come over."


    Hua Mujie pursed his lips as he looked at the white cicada standing next to the luxurious carriage.


    "Your majesty, with chenqie''s status, I don''t have the qualifications to sit in the same palanquin as you. I hope your majesty won''t allow chenqie to invite criticism on me."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin performed a palace salute towards him, turned around, and climbed onto the palanquin beside him.


    Sitting in the palanquin, Hua Mu Jin narrowed her eyes and pretended to fall asleep.


    "Your Highness, are you still waiting for the throne of air? "Your servant heard that the emperor has been busy day and night with his arrangements after his departure these past few days and hasn''t had a good rest. Don''t you feel sorry for him?"


    Green Bamboo could not bear to see his master being so cold and indifferent towards the Emperor.


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujie stared fixedly at the green bamboo.


    Then, he smiled and said, "If you are unwilling to ride on the palanquin, then go down and follow me."


    "¡­"


    This sentence, completely blocked off the bamboo''s mouth.


    After a long while, the team still didn''t have the intention to leave. Just as Green Bamboo wanted to open the curtain of the sedan to take a look, it was pushed away by someone else.


    "Your ¡­ Your Majesty ¡­"


    "Get down."


    "Yes."


    Although he didn''t understand why the emperor would allow him to leave, Green Bamboo still obeyed him and got off the palanquin.


    Then, she saw the Emperor, as the ruler of the imperial palace, get into her master''s rather bad palanquin.


    "Let''s go ¡­"


    With a sharp cry from the eunuch, the procession set out from the palace like a long dragon.


    In the palanquin, Hua Mujiao seemed as if she didn''t see the light of day. She narrowed her eyes and leaned on the palanquin, sleeping peacefully.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at her silently, with no intention of waking her or talking to her.


    But how could she not feel his burning gaze?


    The procession left the imperial city along the way. After traveling for around four hours, the two of them sat in a palanquin without breaking the tranquility between them.


    On the left and right of the palanquin, Luo Chen and Nan Ge were guarding it together.


    Somehow, Luo Chen had circled around the palanquin and arrived at the South Spear side, walking shoulder-to-shoulder with him.


    "Hey, do you think that Master and Empress won''t have nothing to say on the way here? "We''ve been walking for more than four hours now, and Master hasn''t given us any orders to rest. If this goes on, we''ll tire out the people walking behind us."


    Glancing at Luo Chen, Nan Ge didn''t have any intention of paying any attention to him.


    This caused Luo Chen to feel extremely bored. The two people in the sedan were frozen; they were the ones who were suffering.


    As he thought about it, Luo Chen''s eyes lit up and his eyebrows raised.


    "Just you wait, I have a way."


    After saying that, Luo Chen left the group. He picked up two rocks that were slightly bigger than the others and returned to the line.


    Looking at the stone in his hand, Nan Ge helplessly shook his head.


    "If Master finds out, I''ll make it easy for you."


    "What are you afraid of? I''m doing this for the master''s own good, am I not?" Even if Master knew that I did it, he would definitely not blame me.


    With that, Luo Chen reined in the horse and returned to his own seat, following the sedan chair forward.


    Only when the palanquin moved on a slightly muddy road did Luo Chen throw the two stones in his hands. The wheels of the carriage directly fell onto the rocks.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was sent flying by the impact, and then heavily crashed back down. The pain coming from her butt made her cry out uncontrollably.


    Hua Mujiao''s body felt weightless after being struck, but he didn''t expect to be hit again as his entire body collapsed to the side.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes were sharp. He grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.


    "Are you alright?"


    Feeling the man''s familiar smell, Hua Mu Jin''s brows slightly creased, as if she wanted to struggle free.


    "Your majesty, please release Chenqie!"


    Hearing her words, Bai Zhan Ke tightened his hold on her.


    It was as if she was afraid that if she let go, she would disappear.


    "Jin''er, what happened isn''t what you saw. Stop messing around."


    The two words'' stop messing around ''ignited the suppressed rage in Hua Mujiao''s heart.


    It was unknown where she got the strength from, but she pushed him away and glared at him.


    Sneering, "Causing trouble? "I''m not blind, I''m not blind! Something that others have touched ¡­ I think it''s dirty!"

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    Bai Zhan''s kiss to Nan Gong Qian Hua had caused Hua Mu Jin to be disappointed in him.


    The love she believed in, was to join hands with others, together, then she must not betray.


    If he couldn''t do it, then he might as well let it go. No one would miss anyone, let alone pester them. That would only make her feel disgusted.


    "I''ve said it before, it''s not like what you saw!"


    Hua Mujie''s rejection caused Bai Zhan''s face to darken.


    The tone of his voice turned cold.


    "Not what I saw? Bai Zhan Ke, at this moment, you must think that I am making trouble for no reason, right? If you think so, I won''t explain anything. But in the future, you will be you and I will be me. The only thing that exists between us is a relationship of mutual utilization. "


    Hua Mujiao''s words were straightforward, completely disregarding everything that happened between her and the man in front of her.


    The man''s face was dark, and the anger in his heart was rising.


    He abruptly stood up and pressed Hua Mujie down below him.


    "I''m telling you, you, Hua Mujiao, can only be my woman forever. I won''t be a passerby in your life, and you can forget about leaving me!"


    Hua Mujiao had never seen a battle like this before, and for some reason, she felt a little scared.


    His body was not only overbearing and tyrannical, it was also filled with possessiveness.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, have you gone mad? Move aside, let me go ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao wanted to break free from the man''s restraints, but she underestimated his strength. This time, no matter how she struggled, it was all useless.


    "Jin''er, you can only belong to us for the rest of your life!"


    Hua Mujie always knew that Bai Zhan Ke had a strong possessive desire for her, but she never thought that his possessive desire would be so crazy.


    "You, Bai Zhan Ke, let go of me, let go ¡­"


    "I say, what are you two doing in the palanquin? Since you''ve already stopped to rest for a while, can''t you keep your voices down? Do you want your subordinates to see your jokes? "


    Shangguan Yi''s voice came from outside the sedan.


    Bai Zhan Ke loosened his grip on Hua Mujiao, and took the chance to push the man away.


    And then, as if fleeing, he lifted the curtain and went down.


    Looking at the breathless Hibiscus Flower, Green Bamboo passed the water in his hand over.


    "Empress, are you alright?" "Hurry up and drink some water."


    Taking the water from the bamboo, Hua Mujiao took a big gulp, his heart was still beating fast.


    At this moment, she finally understood what it meant to be a companion to a tiger. It was indeed true.


    "What did you do to her? Seeing how afraid she is of you, it can''t be that you''ve made a move against people, right? "


    Next to the sedan chair, Shangguan Yi looked at Hua Mujiao and asked.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze fell on Hua Mujiao, and a hint of helplessness flashed across his pitch-black eyes.


    "In the end, she still doesn''t trust me!"


    Turning around, Shangguan Yi''s brow furrowed as she looked at the monarch beside her in disbelief.


    He had learned a bit about the two of them from Bai Yan.


    "It''s not that she doesn''t trust you, but you ruthlessly stabbed her with a knife in the trust she had in you. Why don''t you just explain it to her? Just by saying ''trust'', you want her to avoid smelling it? You should know her personality better than I do. "


    Shangguan Yi''s words were accurate.


    He didn''t think that just because of the word ''trust me'', Hua Mujie would completely ignore what she saw and blindly trust the white war cry.


    At the very least, he had to explain everything in detail before she could continue to believe him.


    "You seem to understand her very well?"


    Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Shangguan Yi. Bai Zhan Ji did not deny his words.


    On the contrary, he felt that Shangguan Yi knew her very well.


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi was startled, then smiled.


    "Of course. After all, she and I are both bleeding the same blood. If she doesn''t understand, won''t that make our father cry?"


    Shangguan Yi''s relaxed tone eased the tension in Bai Zhan''s expression.


    When he was in the sedan chair, he was infuriated by Hua Mujiao''s words.


    After a short conversation with Shangguan Yi, Bai Zhan realized that his actions had indeed frightened Hua Mu Jin.


    After a long while, he lowered his gaze and asked in a low voice, "Shangguan Yi, how do you think I should stop her from getting angry?"


    "Ah?" You, what did you just say? "


    Shangguan Yi''s face was filled with shock as she stared at Bai Zhan in disbelief. She felt as if she had been hallucinating, and even reached out her hands to poke at her ears comically.


    Bai Zhan Ke glanced at him and ignored him.


    Shaking her head helplessly, a hint of desolation flashed across Shangguan Yi''s clear eyes.


    "It''s simple. She''s angry right now, but your personality is very domineering, so you shouldn''t go and get in her way. Once she calms down, you can explain it to her, and she will be able to listen."


    "Pass the order down, continue on your way."


    After speaking in a low voice, Bai Zhan Ke walked towards his palanquin.


    Five days later, at the relay station.


    In the room, Shangguan Yi was sitting on a stool, fiddling with a teacup.


    "I am surprised. We travelled for five days in a row, but we didn''t expect our journey to be smooth sailing. Logically speaking, the empress dowager wouldn''t have let go of this opportunity. How could there be no signs of movement? Or could it be that she was tripped by the Marquis in the palace and couldn''t get her hands on him? "


    Luo Chen, who was standing at the side, echoed his words.


    "Your subordinate also feels that the journey of five days is a bit too peaceful. What kind of medicine is the empress dowager hiding in her gourd?"


    Beside the table, Hua Mujiao looked at the two of them and sighed.


    "I say, you two, can we talk in your room? Two grown men in my room, will they let me rest? I don''t know if men and women are intimate with each other, but if my tongue is chewed, would you guys be able to compensate me for my reputation? "


    Hua Mujie really didn''t know what the two men were thinking. They had no intention of leaving after staying in his room.


    Were they planning to stay in their own rooms?


    "This general is your blood brother, whoever dares to gossip, I''ll cut off his tongue!"


    Shangguan Yi said that he was filled with pride, and this was the first time he admitted that he was Hua Mujie''s brother.


    Luo Chen pursed his lips into a smile and said to Hua Mujiao, "Empress, I and General Shangguan have followed Master''s orders to protect your safety. If there''s an assassin, you won''t be able to deal with them all by yourself, right?"


    She narrowed her eyes helplessly, then walked to the side of the bed and sat down.


    She finally understood why Bai Zhan Ke hadn''t come looking for her in the past few days. He had used another method to send someone to make things difficult for her.


    "Come on, I guess there won''t be any killers in the next few days. Even if you want to protect me, we''ll talk after we cross the border."


    Luo Chen didn''t understand the meaning behind Hua Mujiao''s words, so he asked, "Empress, where did these words come from?"


    She rolled her eyes at him, then directly put her clothes back on the bed.


    She put her hands under her head and crossed her legs on the bed.


    "Are you stupid? If Her Majesty really wants to send someone to assassinate us, we''ll have to wait until we''re tired from the journey, until the guards relax before we act. Now that we have made our move, with so many guards, didn''t those assassins come here to seek death? "


    Hua Mujiao then turned to Shangguan Yi and continued, "Besides, if the ruler of a country were to die in his own country, it would cause panic among the people. Even if Bai Lingyu succeeded the throne, the people would still think he was the culprit. However, if the Sovereign King were to die in another country, this would become a conflict between the two countries. It would be much easier to change the views of the citizens. "


    Hua Mujiao''s analysis was very clear, and Luo Chen''s face was filled with admiration.


    Shangguan Yi also cast an appreciative look at her.


    "You are quite calm. In four or five days, we will arrive at the border between the two countries. I''m afraid that the rest of the journey will not be easy."


    "It''s good that you know this, then why are you still standing here? When I sleep at night, I don''t like people watching me." Furthermore, I have a habit of sleeping naked, so it can''t be that you guys want to see my jade body? "


    "Puff ¡­" "Cough, cough ¡­"


    As soon as Hibiscus rosacea''s voice faded, Shangguan Yi spat out the tea that she had just drunk.


    Luo Chen, who was standing, also blushed after she finished speaking.


    "Hua Mu Jin, you''re a girl, how could you say such shameful and unbearable words? This general is now deeply suspicious of whether or not you gave birth to the wrong child. "


    Hua Mujiao shot a glance at Shangguan Yi, displeased.


    "You''re the one who got the wrong baby! Isn''t it just a single sentence, like sleeping? If it were left at our place, every girl would be able to say it out loud. What are you making such a fuss about? "


    "¡­"


    Luo Chen stood at the side, speechless. He didn''t dare to continue their conversation.


    Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, was very curious about what she meant by ''if he were to leave it to us''.


    "Luochen, you go out first. This general has something to discuss with esteemed wangfei in private."


    Hearing this, Luo Chen looked at the two and left the room.


    After a long while, Hua Mujiao looked at Shangguan Yi, waiting for her to speak up and see what she wanted to talk about with him.


    "Hua Mu Jin, tell this general honestly, where did you jump out from? Your manners and your words are not like those of a man who belongs here. This general once asked a high monk, and he only said one thing. "Tell me, what do you mean by that?"


    High monk?


    Hearing that, Hua Mu Jin abruptly sat up from the bed.


    She furrowed her brow and stared at Shangguan Yi, unblinking.


    "Shangguan Yi, I''m curious as well. Why are you so interested in me?" Also, you sometimes see the look on the face of a white warrior, which is extremely strange. He wasn''t looking at the monarch, nor was he looking at his brothers. In fact, there were a few emotions mixed within. Tell me, why is this so? "


    When Shangguan Yi heard this, he was stunned.


    Originally, he wanted to get something out of Hua Mujiao, but he didn''t expect that she would rebel against him.


    "Seems like, this general asked you a question first? If you tell me the truth, this general will naturally answer all your questions without holding back.


    Hua Mu Jin''s lips curled up as he chuckled.


    "The trade is not bad, but I have already guessed your feelings for Bai Zhan Ke, I don''t think you need to answer me, right? In our place, love is gender-neutral, although people will still be discriminated against, but I am not that kind of person. Don''t worry, I won''t look at you differently. "

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    "¡­"


    Shangguan Yi was caught off guard, and his body turned unnatural.


    His hands trembled slightly.


    "Aiya, don''t be so sensitive! I''ve already said it, I won''t discriminate against you."


    As she said this, Hua Mujie''s mind flashed with the image of a flower hibiscus, a tyrannical CEO man, and a soft yet masculine man. This scene was simply beautiful beyond compare.


    If those rotten girls saw it, they would definitely spurt out a pool of blood from their noses.


    "This matter, I ask the Empress to keep it in her heart!"


    After a long silence, Shangguan Yi finally spoke up.


    Hua Mujiao raised an eyebrow, got up from the bed, walked to Shangguan Yi''s side, and sat down with both hands under her chin, looking at him steadily.


    "Don''t worry, I''m not that kind of woman. However, there must be a condition for me to keep this a secret. As long as you agree to two of my conditions, I guarantee that besides me, there will never be a second person who will know about this. "


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi''s lips quivered and her brows furrowed deeply.


    "What condition!"


    With her success, Hua Mu Jin happily smiled.


    "Awesome, it''s no wonder you''re this young miss'' blood brother. As for the conditions, number one, you have to tell me who the senior monk is and where he is. Second, cough ¡­ "


    As she said this, Hua Mujie lightly coughed, and her eyebrows shot up as her smile became strange.


    "As for the second condition, it''s very simple. I just want to know, why do you have such a different feeling for me? Is there any reason or opportunity? "


    This time, the corners of Shangguan Yi''s lips were no longer trembling, and her face darkened.


    After Hua Mujiao had exposed the secret hidden deep within his heart, he had already planned to use any means at his disposal to make her rot everything she knew in her stomach.


    However, he didn''t expect that her conditions would be this unreasonable.


    "This general can agree to the first condition. As for the second condition, I''m sorry, but I have no comment to make!"


    "Sigh ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin shook his head and sighed.


    "Alright, since you''re unwilling to say, then I won''t force anyone. So, don''t blame me for accidentally revealing it to you and bringing it up in front of Bai Zhan Ke."


    "You ¡­"


    The deal had not been completed, but Hua Mu Jin changed into a threat.


    Shangguan Yi was furious, but she couldn''t do anything about it.


    After enduring for a long time, he finally came to a compromise.


    "Okay, this general will agree to your conditions. If a second person finds out about this in the future, this general will not consider the friendship between us siblings and will not be courteous to you! "


    Seeing Shangguan Yi admitting defeat, Hua Mujiao was overjoyed.


    Although she was not a real rotten girl, she had seen quite a lot of anime from men.


    To be able to listen to a real, beautiful man tell his story to another beautiful man was definitely a pleasure for her.


    "Ann, Ann, tell me, what did he do to make you fall in love with him?"


    Shangguan Yi had thought that Hua Mu Jin would ask about the tall monk first, but she was more interested in her own story than in the monk''s matter.


    However, he still told her about him and Bai Zhan Ke''s childhood.


    "This general has been weak since young. In everyone''s eyes, I''m not even qualified to be a general. "Because of his words, this general swears that he won''t allow anyone to look down on him ¡­"


    As Shangguan Yi continued her lecture, Hua Mujiao listened attentively.


    They seemed to have reached a tacit agreement, and when he spoke, she nodded.


    After half an incense stick of time had passed.


    "Handsome, the story of the two of you when you were young, it''s enough to write a book. Believe me, it''s definitely a best-seller around the world. When the books are combined, it can go one round around the world."


    "¡­"


    Shangguan Yi obviously didn''t understand Hua Mujiao''s words, but she was still confused.


    Suddenly, Shangguan Yi seemed to remember something and her expression darkened.


    Looking at Hua Mujiao, he said, "He was sincere towards you. I heard about the matter of the pavilion in the imperial garden from Master Hou. From your point of view, he did indeed kiss Imperial Concubine Yi, but the fact is, he didn''t."


    Shangguan Yi suddenly changed the subject. Before Hua Mujiao could respond, he had already finished.


    Displeased, she glanced at him and turned her head away.


    "How do you know that he didn''t? It''s not like you were there, but I was able to see it clearly. He leaned over and kissed Nangong Qianhua!"


    After rolling her eyes at Hibiscus vulgaris, Shangguan Yi let out a deep sigh.


    "Why can''t you think straight out? Believe it or not, this general will not be your peacemaker. "


    After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the door.


    "Wait a minute, you still haven''t told me about that monk."


    Seeing Shangguan Yi about to leave, Hua Mujiao also stood up, asking him about the High Monk.


    With both hands on the door, he had no intention of turning around.


    "It''s getting late, let''s talk tomorrow!"


    "Creak ¡­"


    Seeing the door that was opened and then tightly closed, Hua Mujiao curled her lips, "Shame on you."


    She lay on her bed, thinking over Shangguan Yi''s words.


    ''Angle ''?


    In Hua Mu Jin''s mind, the words'' borrowing ''and'' misplaced ''flashed across.


    After the relay station, the formidable army continued on their journey for another four days. Finally, they had crossed the border and entered the Southern Kingdom''s territory.


    In the past few days, Bai Zhan Ke still hadn''t taken the initiative to ask Hua Mujiao for an explanation, and Hua Mujiao also didn''t take the initiative to speak to him. The two of them were still in a deadlock.


    "Pass down the order to keep everyone on guard."


    The terrain of the Southern Kingdom was quite complex, just as Nan Ge had said.


    The mountains were the most common.


    At the foot of the mountain, everyone was resting, replenishing their water and food.


    "Jin''er, are you thirsty?"


    A familiar voice sounded in his ears.


    Hua Mu Jin carefully observed his surroundings, and subconsciously nodded, "A little."


    "Have some water."


    "Mm, okay, thank you."


    After receiving the water, Hua Mu Jin withdrew her gaze. Just as she placed the water bottle in her mouth, her hand suddenly stopped.


    Ye Zichen turned around and was stunned when he saw the man beside him.


    "You, why are you being so attentive?"


    Because she was observing the terrain, she didn''t notice that the person who was talking to her was actually Bai Zhan Ke.


    For some inexplicable reason, it felt somewhat awkward.


    "I''m not concerned about you, I''m concerned about you."


    "¡­"


    Because of Shangguan Yi''s words, Hua Mujiao had thought that she had misjudged him and misunderstood her.


    Although this matter that was stuck in her heart had passed, she was still angry in her heart.


    "If this isn''t obsequious, then what is? "If you have nothing to offer, then please don''t ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, Bai Zhan suddenly reached out and pulled her to his side, protecting her from behind.


    "Don''t speak, stay by my side."


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin saw that Shangguan Yi and Luo Chen had become alert, their hands all placed on the sword hilt at their waists.


    In the next second, countless arrows were shot from the sky towards them.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the green bamboo that had been scared stiff and shouted, "Green Bamboo, hurry back to the sedan chair!"


    Bai Zhan Ke drew his sword from his waist and released all the arrows, but the two of them were completely unharmed.


    After the sharp arrows, countless black-masked assassins flew out from the mountainside, holding bright swords in their hands, attacking towards them.


    Because she expected such a thing to happen, Hua Mujiao had already prepared a defensive weapon.


    She lifted the hem of her skirt and took out a dagger from her thigh, preparing to engage in battle.


    Although the men in black were numerous, they couldn''t match the number of the guards. Furthermore, the guards that escorted Shangguan Yi to the southern countries were his and Shangguan Yi''s most trusted aides, so their kung fu naturally wouldn''t be lacking.


    After about half an hour, all of the men in black were taken care of.


    "Why aren''t these people fighting? This general hasn''t had his fill yet, but they''ve all died."


    Shangguan Yi kicked the corpse of the man in black lying on the ground, not forgetting to mutter.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the corpses of the black clothed men on the ground, then looked at the guards. Although they were all still alive, some of them were heavily injured.


    "No, that''s not right. This is just the first wave of assassins sent by the empress dowager. There will definitely be more waves after this. These people were only sent by her to wear out our manpower."


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi frowned slightly.


    "What you said makes sense. The empress dowager has always wanted to use this opportunity to get rid of the emperor, so she can''t just send these cat killers. She must have been completely prepared."


    Beside him, Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mu Jin. Seeing that she wasn''t hurt, his expression relaxed a bit.


    "Jin''er, go to my palanquin first."


    She didn''t know what Bai Zhan Ke wanted to do, but she was a bit unwilling. However, thinking back to the critical moment, she still walked towards the palanquin that Bai Zhan Ke was riding.


    "Empress, are you alright?" "Let this servant see if you are injured."


    The green bamboo came out of the sedan chair and went up to check on the hibiscus in fear that she might have hurt something.


    "I''m fine. Later on, ride on my palanquin. Remember, if anything happens on the way, there is a mechanism on the right side of the palanquin, press on it. Also, if you didn''t hear that I told you to get off the palanquin, you definitely can''t come out, understand? "


    Looking at the corpses and the blood flowing all over the ground, Green Bamboo swallowed a mouthful of saliva, feeling extremely scared.


    "Go to the palanquin and stay there. Put some water and food in there. Go quickly."


    Listening to Hua Mu Jin''s order, the green bamboo hastily nodded its head.


    "Yes, this servant will go now."


    Shangguan Yi and Bai Zhan Ke stood side by side, the two of them seemed to be discussing something, Hua Mujiao glanced at them and got on the carriage.


    "There are seven injured guards, and five of them are seriously injured. What do you think we should do?"


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his gaze, glancing at the imperial bodyguard as he bandaged his wound, a profound look in his eyes.


    "Send two guards to escort them back to the stronghold."


    "Alright."


    Nodding his head, Shangguan Yi had expected Bai Zhan Zhuo to say this, after all, he was famous for caring for his subordinates.


    "In addition, send people to quickly deliver the news that we have already entered the borders of the Southern Kingdom to the ears of the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom. As expected, the Southern Kingdom will send people over in a few days."


    "No problem. I already knew that you would give me this order, so before we set off, I chose a good mount. I can travel thousands of miles in a day."


    Shangguan Yi shook his eyebrows proudly, looking very much like a kid who wanted to be praised.

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    "Yes."


    However, Bai Zhan Ke only replied with a ''En'', and didn''t want to praise him.


    Shangguan Yi pursed his lips and turned away.


    After the group was reorganized, they continued to head towards the capital of the Southern Kingdom.


    Within the palanquin, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke sat opposite each other. Both of them looked at each other, and neither of them spoke to break the tranquility.


    After two hours of travel, Bai Zhan Ke''s lips moved as he asked, "Are you hungry? Do you need something to eat?"


    Hearing these words, the corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth slightly rose.


    She had won this silent battle.


    "Now that you mention it, I''m really a bit hungry. Do you have anything for me to eat?"


    "Gui Hua Cake."


    Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand, and raised an eyebrow, "Give it to me."


    Upon seeing this, Bai Zhan turned to the side and took the osmanthus cake from the side, placing it in her hands.


    Hua Mujiao continued to take mouthfuls, eating with relish. From time to time, he would glance at Bai Qi, who seemed to want to say something, but was unable to. He felt extremely happy in his heart.


    "You want to eat it?" If you want to eat it, then say it, it''s not like I''m not giving it to you. "Here, take it."


    She held out a piece to him, knowing full well that he didn''t want to eat the cinnamon cake. She just wanted to see how he was going to eat it.


    Bai Zhan Ke took the osmanthus cake and held it in his hand, but he had no intention of eating it.


    "It might take a few more days to get to the capital of the Southern Kingdom. In these few days, remember to always stay by my side and not be too far away."


    The words that Bai Zhan Ke spoke with concern, yet had a sense of power.


    Hua Mu Jin grinned and said: "This, depends on my mood. If my mood is good, I don''t mind being inseparable from you. If my mood is bad, the more I see by your side, the angrier I get. What do you think I should do? "


    She made it clear that it depended on whether or not Bai Zhan Ke understood what she meant.


    "I am doing it for your safety."


    "¡­"


    Sometimes, Bai Zhan Ke was really smart enough to shock her.


    However, she did not understand. Sometimes, when he clearly understood something, why was he pretending not to understand something? Why was he acting like a fool?


    "Enough, enough, I admit defeat, is that not enough?" Hurry up and explain to me exactly what happened between you and Nangong Qianhua. If you do not convince me, I do not plan on forgiving you! "


    Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze was extremely gentle.


    He reached out his hand and stroked the hibiscus''s head. A magnetic voice came from the top of her head.


    "She said that her eyes had sand in them and asked us to help her take a look. "Jin''er, do you believe this reason?"


    Feeling the comfortable sensation of Bai Zhan Ke stroking her head, Hua Mu Jin pouted and stuffed a cinnamon cake into her mouth, not replying him.


    After a long while, Hua Mujiao raised her head and glared at the man in front of her.


    "What have you been doing? Why don''t you explain it to me?" Otherwise we wouldn''t have remained in the cold war for so long. Do you know that I was planning to leave you? "


    Bai Zhan Ke was stunned for a moment, then pulled Hua Mu Jin into his embrace.


    "You didn''t listen to my explanation."


    "¡­"


    Thinking back, it seemed to be the case.


    Hua Mujiao was somewhat in the wrong, but when a woman''s stubborn temper rose, it could be said that she was black.


    "If I say I won''t listen, then won''t you explain?" That night when you came to the palace and stood outside my window, even if I closed the window, you could still stand outside and explain to me. Furthermore, in these past ten days, you have had plenty of time to explain to me. It''s obvious that you''re unwilling, but I''m not going to listen.


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s unreasonable words, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up as he stroked the back of her head, only letting out a "En".


    "Hmm hmm hmm. On the day of our departure, you almost scared me out of my mind. It''s fine if you''re usually domineering, but how can you ¡­"


    "Ugh ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, her stomach suddenly felt sore and she started retching.


    Bai Zhan Ke trembled and asked, "What''s wrong? Is there something wrong? "


    Frowning, she shook her head. Hua Mujiao looked at the osmanthus cake in her hands and said, "I don''t know. Maybe your osmanthus cake has expired. Anyway, I feel very uncomfortable."


    "I''ll have the imperial physician take a look for you."


    "No, retch, retch ¡­"


    Hua Mujie was about to refuse, but her stomach began to feel uncomfortable, and she felt nauseous.


    Bai Zhan Ke held her hand tighter. "Stop the palanquin!"


    Dust and Nan Ge, who had been guarding the palanquin outside, heard the noise and immediately ordered the troops to stop.


    Walking up, Nan Ge lifted the curtain of the carriage and asked: "Mistress, what''s wrong?"


    "Send the imperial physician, Jin''er is not feeling well!"


    Nan Ge glanced at Hua Mu Jin''s pale face and his heart tightened. He reined in the horse''s reins and changed directions, going to the palanquin where Doctor Mo sat.


    When the imperial physician heard that it was Imperial Concubine Xi''s body that was unwell, how could he dare to be slow? He hurriedly got off the palanquin and ran forward.


    After getting off the palanquin, Hua Mu Jin sat on the stool prepared by the guards, while the imperial physician knelt on the ground to take her pulse.


    "Congratulations, Your Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty. The Empress has been pregnant for more than a month."


    The imperial physician knelt on the ground, his head and body no longer violent.


    His words caused everyone to be shocked.


    Hua Mujiao stared at the imperial physician, dumbstruck, as if she felt that she had misheard. She couldn''t believe what she had just heard.


    "This subordinate congratulates the imperial concubine and congratulates the imperial concubine ¡­"


    Luo Chen was the first to react, kneeling on the ground respectfully.


    Immediately after, all the guards kneeled down with him, and their voices resounded through the entire valley.


    "Y-you''re not going to make a mistake, right? Didn''t you check my pulse before when I fell into the water? At that time, you didn''t even say that I was pregnant, but it had only been less than a month, and you already said that I was already more than a month pregnant? "


    The guard''s voice brought Hua Mujiao back to reality.


    She touched her belly and couldn''t believe that there was a life in her stomach.


    "To reply Empress, a woman''s pulse is extremely weak in the early stages of pregnancy. It cannot be seen, and this humble subject did not manage to diagnose it previously. This humble official has been diagnosed today. Empress, you are truly happy. "


    Hua Mu Jin blinked his eyes in disbelief.


    She turned her head and looked at Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes were still glazed, as if he was a fool. He stood there motionlessly.


    "Hey, hey ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao tried to call out to him twice, but he didn''t show any reaction.


    Nan Ge was starting to get anxious. He got up and moved closer to Bai Zhan Ke. "Mistress! Mistress! Mistress ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke finally withdrew his sluggish gaze. He looked at Hua Mu Jin with an expression of disbelief.


    "This Emperor has a child?"


    Hua Mujiao''s reaction made him feel extremely funny.


    She nodded. "Yeah, I think so."


    After receiving the confirmation from Hua Mu Jin, a smile appeared on Bai Zhan''s stiff face.


    He raised his hand and covered his eyes that were as black as topaz.


    Hua Mujiao''s brows instantly jumped up as he thought, as the monarch of an empire, could it be that he was so excited that he was crying?


    That seemed impossible, right?


    But why did he cover his eyes with his hands?


    "Are you all right? "Don''t get too excited. No matter what, you''re still the ruler of a country. Crying in front of so many people isn''t good. You''ll lose your face as the emperor."


    Hua Mujie''s teasing voice rang in his ears. Bai Zhan had his hand down, and was not the slightest bit angered by her words.


    He stepped forward, crouched down, and picked up the flower hibiscus from the stool.


    "Jin''er, thank you!"


    "You, what are you doing?" "There are so many people watching. Put me down first."


    Hua Mujie was also surprised that she was pregnant, but she didn''t expect Bai Zhan Ke to act even more exaggerated than she did.


    Being hugged like this would still make him feel somewhat embarrassed.


    "Shangguan Yi, send someone to investigate and see how far away it is from the nearest county. I want to stay there for a few more days until Jing''er is well enough to leave for the capital of the Southern Kingdom."


    "This ¡­"


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi''s face twisted in embarrassment.


    Looking at Shangguan Yi, Nan Ge opened his mouth and answered, "Master, the closest thing to this place is Python County. It''s a place where you must go to the capital. It''s a bustling business area, and it''s the best place to stay if you want to raise your body."


    "Alright, then ¡­"


    "Wait, wait."


    Bai Zhan Ke was about to give the order, but he was stopped by Hua Mu Jin''s voice.


    "Can you not be so nervous? Wasn''t he arriving at the capital of the Southern Kingdom in a few days? Moreover, the empress dowager''s assassins might appear at any moment. If you want to stay in Python County, wouldn''t that give her the opportunity to do so? Even if you are worried about me, you still have to go to the Southern Kingdom''s palace first.


    Frowning, Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze landed on Hua Mu Jin''s lower abdomen.


    Following his line of sight, she also glanced at her lower abdomen.


    "I''m really fine, I didn''t even fall into the water. It''s just a few days of travel, but once I arrive at the Southern Kingdom''s palace, I will obediently listen to you. I won''t go anywhere, okay?"


    Hua Mujie had said all that was good, but Bai Zhan Ke still hesitated.


    She didn''t know what else to say, so she cast her gaze towards Shangguan Yi. She winked at him, indicating that she wanted him to continue persuading her.


    Shangguan Yi sighed lightly and stepped forward. "Your majesty, the Empress has the Dragon Queen''s body, so she has to be the Empress herself. But this subject believes that it''s safest to go to the Southern Kingdom''s palace first. After all, we don''t know when the killer the empress dowager sent will appear.


    "Don''t hesitate, I''m very well. When have you ever seen me sick? "Listen to General Shangguan and hurry to the Southern Kingdom''s palace."


    "Master, there''s killing intent!"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Luo Chen on the side became alert.


    Immediately after, all the guards stood up from the ground, with their backs facing Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin, surrounding them in the center.


    "Jin''er, you enter the palanquin first."


    Bai Zhan Ke carried Hua Mujiao onto a palanquin, and then instructed Green Bamboo, "You go up as well. Take good care of your master!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    As she saw the black-clothed people appear one after another, Hua Mujiao felt somewhat uneasy in her heart.


    "I, I also want to go with you ¡­"


    "Empress, what nonsense are you spouting? Listen to the emperor and quickly stay inside. Really, don''t hurt the Dragon in your stomach."


    The green bamboo saw that Hua Mu Jin wanted to go out and fight with the black clothed man, so it quickly pulled her into the sedan chair.

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    If he really let her out, wouldn''t the Emperor chop off his head?


    Outside the palanquin, the sounds of swords clashing rang out, and the unease in his heart grew even stronger.


    "Green Bamboo, will they be alright?"


    "Empress, don''t worry. The Emperor is a wise man, the generals are brave and good at fighting. Vice Commander Luo and Commander Nan are strong in martial arts, how could anything happen to him?" Those assassins won''t be able to hurt them. "


    Outside, there were quite a number of killers. Waves after waves, it was impossible to kill them all.


    Although Bai Zhan Ke and the rest of the guards were able to easily deal with him, quite a few of them had already fallen, no longer breathing.


    "Mistress, this is bad! It''s a falling stone!"


    At this moment, Nan Ge raised his head and looked at the huge rocks falling towards them from the top of the mountain. He cried out, "Not good!"


    "Mistress, please leave with the Empress first. This subordinate will delay them."


    Luo Chen arrived beside Bai Zhan Ke in a flash. He looked at the falling boulder, and then glanced at the sedan chair. If the boulder crashed into the sedan, the lady in the sedan would definitely be injured.


    "Shangguan Yi, I order you to leave first with Jin''er!"


    "No, this order is too much for this official to obey!"


    Shangguan Yi swung her sword and killed the killer, but it was difficult for her to get away from the attack.


    Hua Mujie had just been diagnosed with pregnancy, but Bai Zhan Ke was only worried about her and her own flesh and blood in her belly!


    "This is an order!"


    Taking out the sword that had pierced through the assassin''s body, Shangguan Yi turned to look at the white warrior and smiled.


    He then charged into the killer''s encirclement and began to fight with him.


    His deep voice sounded from afar.


    "Nan Ge, this general orders you to leave quickly with your master and Xi Fei. Leave this place to this general!"


    "Master ¡­"


    "Nan Ge, take her with you. If anything happens to her, I won''t forgive you!"


    Watching Shangguan Yi being surrounded, Bai Que didn''t hesitate and flew over to help her deal with the killers.


    Seeing that the boulder was about to roll onto the palanquin, Nan Ge Fei jumped onto the horse''s back and pulled the reins of the horse''s horse''s horse''s back. The horse ran forward in pain.


    However, no matter how fast the horse ran, the road in front of it had already been sealed off by the falling rocks.


    "Nan Ge, the road is sealed. The palanquin is not a safe place to ride. I have to get off."


    "Empress, don''t come out!"


    As the boulder rolled towards the palanquin, numerous sharp arrows fell from the top of the mountain. It seemed as if they didn''t want to let any of them live, including the killers they were fighting below.


    "Ah ¡­" "Esteemed Empress, are you alright? Esteemed Empress ¡­"


    In the end, the palanquin was still knocked over by the boulder.


    Hua Mujie hit her waist and endured the pain, wanting to stand up.


    Outside, Nan Ge and the other assassins fought again, but he was too worried about the hibiscus in the sedan, and was too distracted with the man in black.


    Seeing another large stone about to land on the palanquin, Nan Ge felt as if something had grabbed his heart, making him unable to breathe.


    Flying in the air, he wanted to rush up to save Hua Mujie from the sedan chair, but the assassin behind him took the opportunity to slash his back.


    "Empress ¡­!"


    Nan Ge endured the pain and still wanted to go over, but it was already too late.


    Just at that moment, a white-coloured figure suddenly appeared. He waved the sharp sword in his hand. The enormous stone was split into countless little stones.


    Then, a white figure flashed by, and when he reappeared, he was holding onto Hua Mujiao.


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin had been rescued safely, Nan Ge heaved a sigh of relief.


    "What are you blanking out for? Are you courting death?"


    He looked coldly at Nan Ge, the white voice that spoke was cold and sarcastic, causing him to come back to his senses.


    "Green bamboo from the south of the island. The green bamboo is still in the palanquin. Hurry and save her."


    Although she didn''t know why South Island was here, she didn''t care about the hibiscus now. She just hoped that the green bamboo was okay.


    "I can''t care less. I''ve never seen a woman like you, not even thinking about your maidservants!"


    Even though she said that, the south island still put her down safely and then went to save the green bamboo.


    "Empress, are you alright?" "You scared me to death. Do you feel any pain or are you hurt? Is the little prince in your stomach alright?"


    Blood was flowing out of Green Bamboo''s forehead, but she didn''t seem to feel any pain at all. She only pulled the hibiscus plant and inspected it, praying that her master was alright.


    "I''m fine. Other than my head, is there any other injuries?"


    Reaching out her hand, Hua Mu Jin wiped away the blood on her cheek, feeling heartache.


    "This servant is fine. Empress, it is good that you are fine. It is good that you are fine."


    "Your master and servant possess such deep feelings for each other, but this Pavilion Master is actually like a redundant person. And those people, will they still be saved? "


    On the side, Nanyu crossed her arms, as if she was watching a show, with a smile on her face.


    Turning her head, she looked at Nan Ge, who was covered in blood from his bitter battle, and tightly clenched her fists as tears welled up in her eyes.


    "Nanyu, I, Mu Jin, have never begged anyone for help. Today, I beg you, help me, save them!"


    The corner of Nan Yu''s mouth curled up when he heard this. He glanced at Nan Ge in the corner of his eyes. Seeing that he couldn''t split himself up to deal with the person flying right behind him, he picked up a small stone from the ground, and with a flick of his finger, the stone pierced through the assassin''s arm.


    "And the benefits?"


    Glaring angrily at Nanyu, Hua Mujiao never thought that at this time, he would actually be talking about benefits with her.


    But how could she care about her anger? She bit her lip and said, "I will give you whatever you want. As long as you can make them stand in front of me safe and sound!"


    "Ok, deal!"


    At the end of his sentence, Nanyu whistled, and the sound of the whistle spread throughout the entire valley.


    When the echoes disappeared, another group of assassins dressed in black appeared on the two sides of the mountain.


    "There''s no need for your help. You just need to protect the Empress."


    Nantan had taken care of the killer he had fought with for Nango, but he did not let Nango appreciate it.


    Nan Yu sneered, then glanced at him, "Do you think I''m willing to help you? If not, even if you were to be chopped into thousands of pieces, this noble one will only watch from the sidelines! "


    With that, Nantan flew up the mountainside.


    He looked down at Bai Zhan Ke and the rest who were fighting with the black clothed men, then looked at the black clad assassin standing on the mountain and shouted.


    "Brothers, do you see that man? He''s the emperor of Huan Yue Country. As long as we save him, we''ll be able to enjoy a year of peace and quiet. Clean up the Five Elements Palace''s underlings for me, do you hear?"


    "Yes, Pavilion Master!"


    After giving the order to his men, Nanyu flew back to Hua Mujiao''s side.


    Smiling at her, he asked, "How is it? Otherwise, we''ll be separated by Yin and Yang. "


    However, Hua Mujiao looked at the injured Nan Ge and didn''t answer him.


    Instead, he asked, "Do you have any Blood Stasis Powder on you? "Hurry up and give it to me."


    Nanyu''s smile froze on her face. She reluctantly took out the Hemostatic Powder and threw it into Hua Mu Jin''s hand.


    "Nan Ge, bear with it for a bit. I''ll apply some medicine for you to stop the bleeding. The imperial physician will deal with it later."


    "Empress, your subordinate is fine, master is ¡­"


    She scattered the hemostasis powder on Nan Ge''s back. The bloody smell caused Hua Mu Jin''s stomach to turn upside down. She resisted the urge to vomit until she had completely scattered the hemostasis powder on Nan Ge''s wounds, then started to vomit.


    "Empress, are you alright?"


    "Empress, don''t scare this servant. Where''s the water? Where''s the water? This servant will go find some water for you."


    Looking at the vomiting hibiscus, green bamboo tears rolled down his face, hurriedly running to the palanquin to find water.


    "What''s wrong with you?" "When we were in the hunting grounds, there was such a heavy smell of blood. I didn''t even see you vomit it. How come you can''t stand the smell today?"


    Although the south of the island is not peaceful flower hibiscus did not pay attention to him, seeing her uncomfortable, also can not help but care.


    "I''m fine."


    "That''s why I say, a woman''s body is too weak. She can''t take it ¡­"


    "The Rebirth Pavilion''s Pavilion Master, Nanyu, why did you help the people from the Imperial Court?"


    Before Nan Yu finished his sentence, a masked man in black appeared on the mountainside in the distance and interrupted him.


    "What a joke, can you control who this pavilion master wants to help? Besides, didn''t your Five Elements Palace take the money of the people of the imperial court to help them get rid of the calamity? Could it be that the Mortal Life Pavilion of mine can''t kill people with the emperor''s gold? "


    Towards the killer on the mountainside, Nanyu revealed her disdain.


    "You ¡­ The Rebirth Pavilion and the Five Elements Palace have always kept to themselves. Why do you have to wade in this muddy water and go against the Five Elements Palace? I advise Pavilion Master to stop immediately! "


    With a sneer, Nan Yu didn''t put the killer in his eyes at all.


    "Who do you think you are to speak to me like that? "Not to mention a lowly Left Custodian like you, even if the Palace Master of the Five Element Palace were to come, he would have to bow his head to me!"


    The assassin glowered at Nanyu, his hand holding the sword tightened, "Good, I will explain this to the palace master truthfully. In the future, the Five Elements Palace and the Lifestyle Pavilion will be enemies!"


    "Withdraw."


    With an order, the assassin in black disappeared in a flash.


    And then those masked assassins who were still alive also left.


    Nantan threw a look to his men, and the men from the Pavilion of Rebirth also disappeared in a flash.


    "Jin''er, are you alright?"


    Bai Zhan Ke wielded his sword, flying in front of Hua Mujiao. His sharp blade was stained with blood.


    "I''m fine. Are you hurt?"


    Hua Mujiao grabbed Bai Zhan Ke''s arms and looked him up and down. Seeing that he was fine, she was relieved.


    Looking up, she saw Luo Chen and Shangguan Yi behind Bai Zhan, so she let go and ran over.


    "How are you two? Are you hurt?"


    Shangguan Yi pursed her lips in a smile and said, "You still have us in your heart? I''m fine, just a little bruised, but Luo Chen''s not so lucky. Look, his arm''s almost broken."


    Hearing this, Luo Chen glared at Shangguan Yi. "To save you, I was cut by a knife. Empress, don''t listen to General Shangguan''s nonsense. This subordinate is fine, I won''t let you waste my power."


    The light and teasing tone of the two made Hua Mu Jin smile from her tears.


    Turning around, he looked at Nanyu and asked again, "Is there any more Hemostasis Powder? Give me some more. "


    After showing her white eyes to Hibiscus vulgaris, Nanyu was extremely unhappy.


    "Do you think that I, the Pavilion Master, can prescribe medicine? Take it. The last bottle is gone. "


    After receiving the medicine, Hua Mu Jin smiled at him and said softly, "Nan Yu, thank you."

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    Flower hibiscus this smile, warmed the South Island heart.


    He raised his eyebrows, slightly raised the corner of his mouth, and threw an eye at the flower, hibiscus.


    "You''re welcome!"


    Seeing the actions of the two, Bai Zhan Ke''s face became a bit dark and gloomy.


    "Empress, Empress, your servant has found some water. Drink some first. Drink it and your stomach will feel better."


    Just as everyone was looking at Hua Mu Jin and Nanyu, the green bamboo broke the stiff and awkward atmosphere by jogging over with water.


    "Ask them if they want to drink it first. I''ll drink it after I''ve bandaged Luo Chen''s wound."


    Green Bamboo sensed that something was wrong, and passed the water in his hand to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Your majesty, please drink some water."


    "No need!"


    Green Bamboo''s outstretched hand froze. He didn''t know whether to retract it or not. After all, this man in front of him was the ruler of a country, the emperor of Huan Yue Country.


    "Hand it over. This general is thirsty."


    Shangguan Yi suddenly spoke up, giving Green Bamboo a way out of his confusion.


    In his heart, he was extremely grateful to Duan Ling Tian.


    But in reality, Shangguan Yi wasn''t helping her, he was truly thirsty and wanted to drink water.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, why does this person behind you look so familiar?"


    After drinking the water, Shangguan Yi looked up at the South Island that stood not far behind Hua Mujiao. He was very clear on the identity of the South Island, but he still insisted on asking this question.


    Hua Mujiao continued to bandage Luo Chen''s wound. Upon hearing Shangguan Yi''s question, she answered, "You''ve seen it, of course it looks familiar."


    With a smile, Shangguan Yi pursed her lips, pretending to think for a while before raising her eyebrows.


    "Oh, now this general remembers. Isn''t that the person who nearly died when Esteemed Empress Xi saved him the other day?" This general really didn''t recognize any of your attire. "


    As she spoke, Shangguan Yi walked towards him.


    Although both of them were clad in white standing in front of Nanyu, Shangguan Yi''s white clothes had long been dyed red with blood, with only a few areas that had not been dyed red with blood.


    "It could be said that it was worth it for Empress Dowager Xi to save you that day. It was also thanks to your timely appearance that you ensured her safety. Otherwise, we wouldn''t have had the heart to wholeheartedly deal with those assassins." "However ¡­"


    As she spoke, Shangguan Yi paused for a moment before her smiling eyes turned fierce.


    "Although you were the one who saved Empress Xi, if you want anything from her, this general would advise you to give up on this idea. We''ll give you the gold, but it''s only gold!"


    The feeling that the South Island gave Shangguan Yi was extremely dangerous.


    If such a person were to appear by Hua Mu Jin''s side frequently, it would definitely bring her a lot of danger.


    Looking at Shangguan Yi, Nan Yu smirked.


    "General Shangguan, is it? "He really does have the bearing of a general."


    After saying that, Nanyu shifted her gaze and looked towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Then, he continued, "But I hope General Shangguan understands. First, although it''s convenient for me to save you, you must give me the gold. Secondly, she saved you all because of her. Third, only she wants to save me when I appear. Whether you live or die, it has nothing to do with you. "


    Shangguan Yi had always been a talkative person, but now she had met someone who could speak the same way as him, and had provoked a competitive spirit in him.


    "This general doesn''t think you understand, right? Whether you make a move or not is your problem, but this general must tell you clearly, even if you don''t make a move, we will not die, at least we will all live longer than you. "


    Glancing at Shangguan Yi, it seemed that Nanyu didn''t want to argue with him anymore.


    He walked past him and walked to Hua Mujiao''s side.


    Just as he was about to open his mouth and speak, Bai Zhan suddenly dodged and shielded Hua Mujiao behind him.


    From the perspective of the two men, it was a showdown.


    "What is it? Are you afraid that I will harm her? "


    Seeing that Nantan''s attitude towards Bai Zhan Ke was extremely bad, Nan Ge growled in a low voice.


    "Nanyu, pay attention to your attitude!"


    She was not afraid of Shangguan Yi.


    On the contrary, there was a provocative look on his face.


    "Humph? Attitude? Nan Ge, he is your master, not mine. In this Pavilion Master''s eyes, no matter what sovereign, this Pavilion Master has never looked down on me. "


    With that, Nan Yu turned around and stared at Nan Ge, his eyes full of anger.


    "Also, your Nan Ge and I have broken off all ties. You are no longer my Nan Yu''s brother, so don''t use your brother''s attitude to educate me about what to do. This will only make me want to kill you even more!"


    Nanyu''s words completely shocked the flower hibiscus.


    She had never known that the Nan Ge and the South Island were brothers by blood?


    "Enough, stop staring at each other. This place isn''t safe yet. Hurry up and get someone to clear the way. It''s better to leave this place earlier." "Nanyu, come with me. I have something to ask you."


    Hua Mujiao came out from behind Bai Zhan Ke. She did indeed have something to ask the south island.


    However, just as she took a step forward, Bai Zhan grabbed her arm.


    Seeing the worry in his black eyes, Hua Mujiao smiled and said: "Don''t worry, he won''t do anything to me. I''ll just talk to him for a bit and he''ll be fine."


    As she spoke, she placed her hand on the back of his. Feeling the warmth from her hand, Bai Zhan Ke loosened his grip.


    "Don''t go too far. Remember to call me."


    "Right."


    Afterwards, Hua Mu Jin and Nanyu walked to a shady place. She raised her eyes, and her expression was gentle.


    "Regardless, I still have to thank you again for saving me. If it weren''t for you, I''m afraid that I would have been smashed to death in my palanquin. The most important thing is that I wanted to thank you for the child in my womb, giving him the opportunity to see this world. "


    When Hua Mujiao had just opened her mouth, Nanyu''s face was still filled with a proud smile.


    But when she said that last sentence, the smile on her face froze, and her eyes widened!


    "What did you just say? Say it again, I didn''t hear it clearly. "


    Although she didn''t know why South Island had such a reaction, Hua Mu Jin was still very patient. "I said, I want to thank you for saving me and the child in my stomach."


    "Are you pregnant?"


    "That''s right, the imperial physician just diagnosed it a moment ago."


    Nanyu''s line of sight subconsciously looked at Hua Mu Jin''s lower abdomen.


    He slightly creased his brow and moved his hand, extending it towards Hua Mujiao''s abdomen.


    At the same time, his eyes revealed a peculiar expression.


    However, just as his hand was about to touch her lower abdomen, he suddenly retracted his hand.


    "Fuck?" You want to touch the fetus? It had only been a month, and the child would not move until his stomach was fully formed. "When he''s older, you come and see him again, okay?"


    Nan Yu''s hand was clenched into a fist, and the corners of his mouth twitched, as he pulled out a smile. "Hahahaha!" "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!


    "Alright, didn''t you say that you wanted to ask this Pavilion Master? "What is it? Go ahead and ask."


    Pursing her lips, Hua Mu Jin slightly turned to the side, looking at Bai Zhan Ke, who was staring at her, and said, "Actually, it''s not that I want to ask you something, it''s just that I want to ask you a favor."


    "What kind of help?"


    When she turned around, Hua Mujiao raised her eyes to look at the man dressed in white in front of her with determination.


    "We still have four or five days to travel to the Southland. Originally, the empress dowager''s assassination was within our expectations, but now that I''ve been diagnosed with a pregnancy, they have to worry about me while dealing with the killers. I''m afraid that they will be distracted and injured like today."


    "So, you want me to escort you to the capital of the Southern Kingdom?"


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s voice fell, Nanyu guessed what she was going to say next.


    She nodded her head and said, "Mm, I want to ask you to escort us secretly. The empress dowager won''t let go of this opportunity, as the number of assassins we''ll send later on will increase. In addition, we''ve lost quite a few guards in today''s battle.


    Upon hearing this, Nanyu folded her arms across her chest and curled her lips.


    He looked meaningfully at Hua Mujiao and asked, "Then tell me, what benefits can you give me?"


    Benefits?


    This, the flower hibiscus really hadn''t thought of this.


    After thinking for a moment, she said, "Didn''t you guys take money to do things for others in the Mortal Life Pavilion? I''ll give you two times the usual price. How about I escort you for a day to increase your price? "


    "It sounds tempting, but don''t you know that in the Mortal Life Pavilion, we kill people for money, not as bodyguards?"


    Seeing that Nanyu seemed to be unwilling, Hua Mujiao became anxious.


    If she hadn''t been diagnosed with a pregnancy, they would have dealt with the killers effortlessly.


    But now that she was pregnant, she had become their primary target of protection. To put it harshly, she had become a huge burden.


    "If there are assassins approaching, you and your men will kill them. Isn''t that the same as taking money from people to kill people?"


    With a white eye at Hibiscus vulgaris, Nanyu felt a little helpless.


    Taking a deep breath, he said in a low voice, "I can tell you this, but the so-called empress dowager you speak of is from the Five Elements Palace, the largest sect of assassins in the martial arts world. They always have a large number of people, but today, a few dozen people have died, so it''s just the tip of the iceberg, do you understand? "


    The tip of the iceberg?


    When Hua Mujie heard this, she looked at the body of the black clothed man in the distance and frowned.


    "However, the price of murder in the Five Elements Palace is outrageously high. If the empress dowager could satisfy their desire for money, then these people wouldn''t be the only ones coming to die. "The Five Elements Palace lost tens of people today, I''m afraid they''ll have to make conditions for the empress dowager. If she doesn''t agree, then there won''t be any more assassins after this."


    Hua Mujiao didn''t know how rich the empress dowager was in terms of money, but she was certain that the empress dowager would never stop just like that.


    "I know, that''s why I need you to escort me secretly. Don''t worry, I''m very rich. When we get back, I''ll send someone to deliver the banknotes and gold to the Lifestyle Pavilion."


    She glanced at Hua Mu Jin with disdain. It was obvious that Nan Yu didn''t want to receive such an answer from her.


    "Do you understand the meaning behind this Pavilion Master''s words? To me, wealth is just an external object. My main object is you, understand? "

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    "Huh?"


    Hua Mujie was shocked. She opened her eyes wide and looked at Nanyu, not daring to believe what she had just heard.


    She only knew that she seemed to have been confessed?


    "What are you blanking out for? Don''t play dumb with me!"


    Returning to her senses, Hua Mujiao gave an awkward laugh, "Hehe, so that means that you like me? You want me to be your friend, no, a woman? Is that right? "


    Nan Yu didn''t answer, only nodded his head.


    This confirmation made Hua Mujiao even more embarrassed.


    She didn''t understand how a married woman like her, who was pregnant, could be confessed to? This was simply too outrageous.


    "You, you''re certain, you like it? Hmm, you''ve already become a wife. Moreover, you''ve already... already become a wife?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin pointed at her stomach.


    "Why not?"


    Hua Mu Jin purposely emphasized the words'' already married '', and also emphasized on the fact that she was pregnant, but she didn''t expect that there wouldn''t be any reaction from the Southern Shore.


    It was recorded in history that when men of ancient times treated women, they would only have loyal thoughts. They would never allow a girl that they treated to be a virgin.


    Hibiscus vulgaris did not understand, why fell on his body, this ancient man''s idea is not reliable?


    Even if you confess to me, I can only refuse you. Moreover, I still have the flesh and blood of a man I love in my stomach. What if I follow you and you are not his father?


    Hua Mujiao was joking, she just wanted to ease the atmosphere between the two of them.


    However, Nanyu listened to her words, "Don''t worry, although I am a killer, but I love my woman''s child. No matter who''s it, I will nurture him into a man and become the most feared killer in the martial arts world!"


    "¡­"


    For a moment, Hua Mu Jin was speechless.


    After a long while, she took a deep breath and faced the South Island with her most sincere expression.


    "Nan Yu, I''m not joking with you. I''m telling you honestly, I don''t like you, so I can''t be with you. If you want to use this as a condition, I''m sorry, but I can''t agree to that. "


    After Hua Mujiao finished speaking, her body began to emit a vicious aura.


    "What if I say I must have you?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao''s lips drew back as she looked at him.


    "I know that you can do what you say, but if you use a strong method, then what you get will only be an empty shell without a soul."


    Hua Mujie''s words were resolute, and Nanyu''s face turned even more unsightly.


    "In this Pavilion Master''s opinion, you can''t bear to part with that golden silk cage, right?"


    Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips and smiled, "You can take it that way, I won''t refute you."


    "I''ve never seen a woman as stupid as you. What''s so good about that man? Since ancient times, there has never been anyone who was more sentimental than the Emperor. Can you promise that he would always be single-minded towards you and not be tempted by other women? "


    Shaking my head, Flower Hibiscus cannot guarantee.


    "At least for now, what he said to me was true."


    "Stupid woman!"


    For the first time in his life, Nanyu felt helpless against Hibiscus vulgaris.


    He cursed in a low voice, took a glance at the distant White Battle Grail, lightly tapped the tip of his feet, and disappeared from Hua Mu Jin''s line of sight without saying anything further.


    Hua Mu Jin sighed lightly, feeling a bit discouraged.


    It seemed like his plan to have Zhang Xuan escort him here had failed.


    "What did you tell him?"


    Bai Zhan Ke walked over and asked her softly.


    Helplessly curling the corner of her lips, Hua Mu Jin shook her head and said, "It''s nothing. I just want to thank him for saving me and our child."


    Hua Mujie knew that if he were to tell Bai Zhan Ke that she had asked Nanyu to secretly escort them, based on his domineering personality, he would definitely object and would rather keep it a secret.


    "You are pregnant, so you shouldn''t stand too long."


    Holding onto the hibiscus, Bai Zhan Qi carefully made her sit on a rock to the side.


    She looked up at him and asked softly, "Bai Zhan Ke, is this kid coming at the wrong time?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s expression didn''t change, he only moved his lips.


    "As long as it''s you and my child, it''s fine anytime."


    I can see that Bai Zhan Ke really likes children.


    But...


    "Then, can you promise me that if there is another killer, don''t tie your hearts around me and I will protect you and your child. I''m afraid that you guys will be injured by the Soul Division like you were today."


    "You and your child are the most important."


    This was the answer to Hua Mujie''s question.


    After everything was settled, Hua Mujiao and the others set off once again.


    However, their palanquin was in tatters, so they had no choice but to go to Python County to buy a carriage and continue on their journey.


    Two days later, the people sent by the Southern Kingdom to receive him arrived.


    In the past two days, Hua Mu Jin and the others hadn''t met any killers again. She suspected that when the killers approached the south island, they were the ones who took care of the killers, but she wasn''t sure.


    After all, when the South Island left, they didn''t even have a good face.


    "Your Majesty, welcome to the Southern Kingdom to participate in our national statute. Please forgive us for the late arrival."


    The person who came to welcome Hibiscus inflorescentis was the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom.


    "The Crown Prince speaks solemnly. Next, I would like to ask you to lead the way, Crown Prince."


    "Of course."


    Inside the carriage, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke sat side by side, their fingers interlocked, extremely intimate.


    "Is that the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom?" I thought that the Crown Prince was very young, but this Southern Kingdom Crown Prince looks to be around thirty years old, right? "


    When Bai Zhan Ke was talking to the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom, Hua Mujie was curious, so she pulled back the curtain to take a look.


    Although the crown prince looked to be around thirty years old, he was still quite handsome.


    "Hmm, it seems to be thirty-three."


    Thirty-three years old was still a crown prince, but he had no idea how old the monarch of the Southern Kingdom was.


    Thinking of this, the flower hibiscus gossip heart can no longer control.


    "How many sons did the Southern Sovereign King give birth to? How long had this crown prince been sitting at the crown prince''s seat? You won''t be like you, being watched from that location, right? "


    Reaching out his hand, Bai Zhan Ke stroked her head.


    "The Emperor of the Southern Kingdom only married the Queen, who had two sons and a daughter. However, it was said that the sole princess was dissatisfied with the Prince of the Southern Kingdom for betrothing her to a prince, so she eloped with someone else."


    Mu Jin was stunned as she looked at Bai Zhan Ke. She didn''t expect him to know so much.


    Moreover, this was the first time he was gossiping about someone else. Coming out from his mouth, he felt that this was a bit out of place.


    "Look, the Sovereign King of the Southern Kingdom can only accomplish this. Why do you have so many women in your imperial harem? If I follow you, I''ll have to rack my brains and try my best to outwit your concubines.


    He put his arm around her shoulders and let her lean on his shoulder.


    "Three thousand weak water, it is enough for me to only take one ladle of wine."


    Listening to Bai Zhan Ke''s nonchalant words of love, Hua Mujiao bit her lower lip and smiled blissfully.


    The night gradually darkened.


    They stopped at a county city, but the one they were staying at was the residence of the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom.


    "The gardens are a little simple and crude. I hope the Emperor of the Fantasy moon will not mind them. With the speed at which we''re traveling, we should be able to reach the capital by the evening of the next day."


    Outside the courtyard, the Crown Prince dismounted from his horse and walked to the side of the carriage.


    Shangguan Yi stepped forward and cupped her hands in greeting.


    "The Crown Prince is looking out for us, I wonder if the Crown Prince can find a doctor for her. My esteemed wife has the Dragon Queen''s body, her body definitely won''t be able to take it after all this time in the Southern Kingdom. I hope the Crown Prince can have the doctor prescribe some medicine to relieve her pregnancy."


    "Really? This is a joyous occasion. Your Highness immediately sent someone to look for a doctor and invited the Emperor and Empress to get off the palanquin and go rest at another garden. "


    The smile on the Crown Prince''s face was sincere.


    Then the curtains parted, and Bai Zhan got off the carriage first, and Hua Mujie followed him out.


    But the moment that Hua Mujiao appeared, the Crown Prince stared at her, stunned.


    "Sister ¡­?"


    Shangguan Yi only saw his lips move, but didn''t hear what he said.


    After that, Hua Mujiao was carried into the garden by Bai Zhan.


    "Crown Prince? Crown Prince? Are you alright? "


    Seeing that the Crown Prince was still standing there, Shangguan Yi stepped forward and nudged him.


    When he came back to his senses, the Crown Prince smiled, "It''s nothing. My mind is wandering. General Shangguan, please come in first."


    "Crown Prince, please first."


    When the doctor was invited, Hua Mujie was lying on the bed with a worried look on her face.


    In their room, Shangguan Yi and the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom were also present.


    The doctor examined Hua Mujiao''s pulse and then walked in front of the crown prince and respectfully said, "Reporting to Your Highness, this lady has only moved her fetus slightly, so it''s not too tight. This old man will prescribe some birth control medicine and drink it to stabilize her condition."


    "This Highness will first thank the doctor on behalf of Madam."


    The Crown Prince was very amiable towards doctors. He didn''t act like he was above everyone else.


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the crown prince, her eyes filled with admiration.


    "Your Highness has destroyed this old man, this old man really doesn''t dare to accept your punishment."


    After the doctor prescribed the medicine, the green bamboo was tormented.


    Inside the room, the crown prince was sitting at the table, not intending to leave. He was looking at the hibiscus flower on the bed.


    Looking at the crown prince, who was very interested in the flower of hibiscus, Shangguan Yi let out a light sigh.


    "Your Highness, it''s getting late. We still need to hurry tomorrow morning. Why don''t you go back to your room and rest?"


    Smiling softly at Shangguan Yi, the crown prince stood up and walked over to the bed.


    When he was a few steps away from the bed, he stopped.


    As for Bai Zhan Ke who was sitting on the edge of the bed, his body emitted an icy cold aura when he saw the crown prince approaching. His face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.


    "Your Highness, when you say these words, you might be a bit presumptuous. The Empress really does look too much like a person, so I presume to ask. How old are you this year, Empress?" Who is your mother? "


    Like a person?


    In Hua Mujie''s mind, he suddenly thought of the woman who only existed in the portrait, her mother.


    "Your Highness, I''m afraid it''s a little inappropriate for you to ask the Empress this question, right? Furthermore, this is still the Empress''s room. If you stay too long, you might be criticized. I request the Crown Prince to return to his room. "


    As soon as the crown prince finished speaking, Shangguan Yi stood up and ordered him to leave.


    The crown prince opened his mouth as if to ask Hua Mujiao something, but in the end, he did not speak.

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    Then, he apologetically bowed, "Your Highness is being bold. Please forgive me, the Fantasy Moon Emperor and the Empress."


    "Your Highness, please ¡­"


    After the Crown Prince left, Shangguan Yi shut the door tightly.


    Hua Mujiao was amused by his vigilant look.


    "What are you doing?" "Why did you chase the crown prince away? I feel like he knows about my mother, didn''t I come here just to investigate her identity? That would make things a little complicated, why do you make him seem like he has a plague and wants to chase him away?"


    Shangguan Yi''s actions had really made Hua Mujiao feel strange.


    Shangguan Yi rolled her eyes at Hibiscus Blossom, then went forward and sat on a stool by the bed.


    "Have you never seen a foolish woman like you, who goes out without a brain? "Also, speak softly. After all, this is someone else''s territory."


    Being told by Shangguan Yi that she had no brains, Hua Mujie was unhappy.


    Staring at him, she returned his gaze.


    "You don''t have a brain. If the crown prince says I''m like a person, then I must be like my mother. The reason he was able to ask was naturally because he knew my mother. If I were to ask him about it, would you be so nervous? "


    Shangguan Yi put her hand on her forehead and cast a pleading look at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "You better explain to your woman, she''s really stupid to the extreme. I''ll go back to my room to sleep first. If there''s anything you need, don''t call me! "


    With that, Shangguan Yi stood up and walked out.


    Hua Mujiao pouted. She couldn''t understand what was going on with Shangguan Yi, so she asked Bai Zhan Ke, "What went wrong with him?" Or did I really not think of any strong relationship? "


    Bai Zhan Ke tweaked Hua Mujiao''s blanket, and said, "The way you look at me, Crown Prince, is not pure."


    "Huh?"


    Eyes impure?


    What kind of lousy reason was this?


    "Aren''t you guys a little too sensitive? [He is the crown prince of a country, why would he fall for me? Although I am as beautiful as an immortal, I shouldn''t be someone who everyone loves, right? "


    While rebutting Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao did not forget to praise herself.


    She was boasting, and she was used to it.


    "Jin''er, we''re the kings of a country!"


    "I know you''re the ruler of a nation, why did you suddenly say this? "Let''s talk now ¡­"


    At first Hibiscus didn''t understand what Zhan Ke meant by that, but in the middle of her sentence, she understood.


    He was saying that he was the ruler of a country and could even like her. Why couldn''t the crown prince of that country take a liking to him?


    Or could it be that his pride did not allow others to question the woman he had taken a fancy to?


    "Cough, cough. About that, I just want to ask, other than this, is there any other reason?"


    Hua Mujie knew that if he were to discuss this topic with Bai Zhan, he would definitely come up with an excuse to eat himself.


    Thus, it was best to change the topic.


    "This is the Southern Kingdom. Although he is the crown prince, he still has to be on his guard. Furthermore, you do not know whether or not he knows about your mother. Even if he does, it is not certain that he would be friends with your mother. "


    The story was simple and clear, and Hua Mujiao was suddenly enlightened.


    No wonder Shangguan Yi called himself a fool.


    "I understand. What if he had a grudge with my mother, or if my mother escaped from the Southern Kingdom''s Imperial Palace? If I were to easily say it, wouldn''t I give a cut to the friendship between these two countries?"


    Bai Zhan Ke shook his head.


    "Not really, but it''s best to be careful."


    "Understood."


    At the same time, in another room in the garden.


    The crown prince was seated at the table before him, and there was a portrait of a woman on it.


    "Your Highness, why is the concubine of the Huan Yue Kingdom''s emperor the same as the princess?" This subordinate almost thought that the princess had returned. "


    To the side stood the crown prince''s personal guard.


    "You''re not the only one thinking, this prince also thinks that my royal sister has returned." Look at her, she and the royal sister in the portrait, they look like they were carved from the same mold. "


    The guard leaned forward and looked at the portrait.


    "But, your subordinate has heard that the Huan Yue emperor dotes on this concubine. Furthermore, she is the young miss of the Shang Book Manor, and is only 18 years old."


    Looking at the portrait, the Crown Prince''s eyes were filled with a different kind of tenderness and regret.


    "I remember that when my royal sister left the Southern Kingdom, I was only thirteen. I didn''t expect that it had already been twenty years."


    The crown prince had deep feelings for her and the imperial guards understood that.


    "Then should we send word to the king and the queen about this?"


    Putting away the painting, the crown prince shook his head.


    "No need for now, don''t let Imperial Mother have a good time."


    After he finished speaking, he stood up and gently placed the portrait into a long peach box. Then, he carefully put it away.


    "But as soon as they enter the palace, the queen will know, and it will be empty joy."


    The Crown Prince glanced at the guards and patted the dust off his sleeves.


    "The Queen Mother and Royal Father have already gambled away at each other for twenty years. They have rarely stepped out of the palace, so even if they did enter the palace, they might not necessarily be able to meet again."


    On the morning of the second day, Hua Mujiao and the others set out from their respective gardens, continuing their journey towards the capital of the Southern Kingdom.


    The Crown Prince also never had the chance to speak to Hibiscus vulgaris until the evening of the third day, when they arrived at the Southern Kingdom''s palace.


    Father has already gone to bed. Tomorrow night, Father will prepare a welcoming feast for the Emperor, and I hope that the Emperor can first rest in this palace hall. I will take my leave and return to the crown prince''s mansion.


    "Sorry for troubling you, crown prince. This official will first thank you on behalf of the emperor."


    Because it was already evening, Hua Mujiao and the others entered the Southern Kingdom''s palace quietly.


    However, it was a good thing that they had arrived in the evening. Otherwise, the noise of the commoners outside as they passed through the streets of the capital would surely be audible.


    After walking into the chamber prepared for them by the Southern Kingdom, Hua Mu Jin looked left and right. The arrangement was simple and not luxurious. She really liked it.


    "To think that a great trading and flourishing Southern Kingdom would prepare such a simple palace for us. Are you looking down on my Huan Yue Country?"


    Seeing this arrangement, Shangguan Yi''s thoughts were completely different from that of Hua Mujiao.


    "I feel that it is better to be simple. Moreover, this palace hall is not small. Although it is simple to set up, it is very unique. It seems that the people here have taken quite a bit of effort to set up."


    "Come on, my general''s residence seems to be even more noble than this palace. "Moreover, this is a reception from both countries, so no matter what, we should be rich and resplendent. Otherwise, not only will we lose face for our Southern Kingdom, it will also make people feel that our Huan Yue country is nothing in their eyes."


    She rolled her eyes at Shangguan Yi, unable to agree with him.


    However, for him to be able to pull the relationship between two countries together with just a bedroom, I really don''t know what he is thinking.


    "You only know how to misunderstand other people''s intentions, I''m too lazy to argue with you. Why aren''t you quickly going back to your room to rest? Are you trying to disturb my night with my husband?"


    Shaking her mouth in disgust, Shangguan Yi glanced at her and then back at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Look at your woman, what are you saying? For a girl like you, you wouldn''t feel ashamed! "


    Hearing this, Bai Zhan curled his lips, his gaze falling on Hua Mu Jin''s body.


    "It was indeed a good night."


    "Eh, I really can''t stand all of you."


    Shangguan Yi trembled, goosebumps appearing all over her body.


    "Enough, I think I''ll leave first. Otherwise, I won''t get tired of being turned into honey and will be stuck to death."


    With that, Shangguan Yi turned and walked out of the chamber.


    After observing the surroundings for a while, Hua Mu Jin walked over to the table and sat down.


    She poured a cup of tea and handed it to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Do you think it''s strange? Logically speaking, the reason why they prepared a bedroom for us should be because we separated here. I can understand that there wasn''t enough rooms in the courtyard, but why did they arrange for us to stay in the same bedroom? "


    According to the customs of ancient times, emperors were not allowed to sleep with concubines or even empress every night. When this rumor reached the ears of the commoners and ministers, it would only be described as preposterous and perverted.


    "Have you forgotten? The Southern Kingdom''s harem only has one successor."


    Hearing this, Hibiscus vulgaris understood.


    "Oh right, how could I have forgotten about this? Since there is only one Queen on the Southern King, then it is natural that she sleeps with the Queen at night. Then, should this be considered as the Southern Kingdom''s rule? "


    "More or less."


    To this queen, flower hibiscus has curiosity.


    To be able to make a sovereign not accept a concubine and have the imperial harem only have one person, just how devastatingly beautiful would that be? She really couldn''t think of anything.


    Forget it, let''s not think about it. Let''s sleep early, we''ve been travelling for half a month and my waist is almost falling apart. Finally, there''s a soft bed for me to sleep on, I need a good night''s sleep.


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao stood up and walked towards the bed.


    Seeing the spacious bed, Hua Mujiao rushed forward and pounced on it.


    The bed was so soft, it made her feel like she was sleeping on it.


    "Jin''er, our good night hasn''t come yet."


    At this moment, the magnetic voice of Bai Zhan Ke came from above her head. Hua Mu Jin subconsciously jumped up, hugging her blanket as she looked at the man who had walked to her bedside.


    "No matter how you walk, there''s no sound. Let me tell you, no, I''m pregnant right now. What if I hurt the child?"


    The corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curled up into a sly grin.


    He sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the hibiscus flower closer to him.


    "No, I will be very gentle."


    "¡­"


    "Good girl, give it to me."


    The tempting sounds of the white battle sounded out once again. Hua Mujie shook her head violently, like a rattle.


    "No, no, just no, you don''t know, pregnant women are the easiest way to hurt their children in the first three months of pregnancy. If we go to bed, you will definitely hurt them, no matter what you say tonight, it won''t do."


    "This time, I will be gentler."


    Hua Mujie was determined, but in the end, she was stripped and eaten dry.


    She lay limply on the bed, looking at Bai Zhan Ke at the side, unconvinced in her heart.


    She pushed him and said, "Liars, men are liars! You''re not allowed to sleep, I''m hungry. Go and get me some food, it''s all because of you, you still have the mood to sleep! "

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    He patted her head and sat up.


    "Alright, you lie down first."


    It was said that men would turn a blind eye to women after the event, but Hua Mu Jin didn''t think so.


    At the very least, Bai Zhan Ke was obedient to her.


    This night was the most peaceful sleep that Hibiscus Flower had ever had since arriving in this world.


    When she opened her eyes again, it was noon of the second day.


    "Empress, you''ve finally woken up. If you hadn''t woken up, this servant might have sent Vice Commander Luo to look for the imperial physician in the palace."


    Sitting up, Hua Mu Jin stretched. The place where she had slept at before had already lost its warmth.


    "Where''s the emperor?"


    "The Emperor woke up early in the morning. He should be with King Nangong."


    After packing up, Hua Mujiao stood outside the sleeping quarters, enjoying the unique scenery.


    Because he arrived at night yesterday, he couldn''t see what the outside looked like. Now, he could see that there were water, mountains, flowers, and grass. It was extremely similar to a paradise.


    "Green Bamboo, accompany me for a walk."


    "Empress!"


    "You''ve slept for so long, you haven''t eaten yet. Even if you''re not hungry, you can''t starve to the point of being a prince, right?"


    The green bamboo didn''t say anything, but Hua Mu Jin really didn''t feel hungry.


    After all, she had eaten a lot of snacks before going to bed last night.


    After a meal, the hibiscus flower was supported by green bamboo as it walked out of the palace.


    "Little Shun Zi, quick, retrieve the kite."


    In the distance, the child''s innocent voice could be heard.


    Ever since she came to this foreign world, Hua Mu Jin pondered for a moment. It seemed that she had never come into contact with a child before.


    Under the urge of her heart, she headed in the direction of the child''s voice.


    At this moment, an exquisite kite dropped at his feet.


    Squatting down and picking up the kite, the image of her flying kite with her parents flashed through her mind. The corner of her mouth raised into a wry smile.


    "Who are you? "Why have I never seen you before?"


    Raising his head, a boy around ten years old appeared in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    He looked at Hua Mu Jin with a questioning look, he was extremely adorable.


    "Who I am is not important, is this your kite? "Hey, here you are."


    Receiving the kite, the boy''s pretty eyes were fixed on the hibiscus, as if there were flowers on her face, unmoving.


    "Elder sister, you''re so beautiful. You''re the most beautiful person I''ve ever seen."


    The innocent voice of the child flapped at the eardrums of the flower hibiscus.


    Being praised by a child for being beautiful was more pleasing than any man for saying he was beautiful.


    After all, children were the most honest ones.


    "Great Emperor, you scared this servant. This servant almost didn''t follow you ¡­"


    At this moment, a eunuch ran over, and upon seeing the boy together with Hua Mu Jin, he timidly shrank back.


    The royal grandson?


    The son of the crown prince?


    "Kid, are you the son of the Crown Prince?"


    "I''m not called Little Rascal, I have a name. My name is Jun Mo Xie, character heng. Elder sister''s name is Heng`er."


    The boy was a little unconvinced, and he actually told her his name.


    The more she looked at it, the more Flower Hibiscus liked the child.


    "Alright, then I''ll call you Heng`er. Tell sister, are you flying a kite here? Can I join you in flying the kite? "


    Heng`er nodded his head, "Alright, then elder sister, take the kite and I will teach you how to release it."


    She could fly kite flowers and hibiscus, but seeing that Heng`er was so confident in teaching her, she felt too embarrassed to ruin his mood.


    Not long later, Hua Mu Jin put the kite back up high.


    Seeing this, Heng''er was overjoyed.


    "Elder sister, you are so awesome. I have never put my kite up so high before. "I''ve decided, I want to marry you. I''ll go tell my royal grandfather and grandmother that my sister is waiting for me here."


    Heng`er''s words made Hua Mu Jin unable to laugh bitterly.


    When she wanted to stop Heng`er, he had already run far away.


    "Emperor Taisun, slow down, don''t fall ¡­"


    Seeing this, Shun Zi, who was serving him, quickly ran after him.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the little figure running away, then looked at the kite string in her hand, and helplessly shook her head.


    "Green Bamboo, put away the kite. Let''s go back to the sleeping quarters."


    In the palace, the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom sat on a dragon throne. His body was bright yellow, and it was particularly dazzling.


    On one side, Bai Zhan Ji was sitting there solemnly, while the two kingdoms were laughing and chatting.


    "I didn''t think that the Moon Emperor would have such high opinions at such a young age. I admire him, but it''s no wonder that you''re able to manage the Moon Kingdom so well. It seems that I''ll have to learn from you."


    "Your Majesty must be joking. It should be I who should be learning from Your Majesty before I ascend to the throne."


    King Nan waved his hand and laughed, "Don''t be modest, Huan Yue emperor. Being overly modest is equivalent to being proud. "That''s right, I''ve prepared a welcoming feast for you, Huan Yue Emperor. It''s said that you''ve brought me to the Southern Kingdom to be your concubine. When the time comes, I''ll definitely let you have a look."


    Bai Zhanzheng gripped the tea bowl in his hand for a moment, the corners of his mouth curving upwards. "She''s pregnant, it might be inconvenient for her."


    "Being pregnant is a good thing, why not? You let her be there so that someone can talk to the queen. "


    "I''m afraid ¡­"


    "Royal Grandfather, Royal Grandfather ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke was about to open his mouth and refuse again, but the child''s voice interrupted him.


    Following the direction of the voice, the one who ran into the main hall was the one who had just been with Hua Mu Jin, Heng''er.


    "Heng''er, why are you in such a hurry? Is there anything new you want to share with your royal grandfather?"


    Heng''er stepped forward and stood directly in front of the king.


    "Royal Grandfather, when Heng`er was in the Western Palace just now, he met a very beautiful elder sister. Heng`er wants her to be Heng`er''s wife, I hope that Imperial Grandfather will issue an order."


    "Oh? To be able to enter Heng`er''s eyes, she must be a celestial woman. However, Heng`er, your royal grandfather is currently discussing business with the Huan Yue emperor, you shouldn''t have barged in, do you understand? "


    "Come, let''s pay our respects to Emperor Huan Yue."


    Then the king turned Heng-er to face the white battle.


    In the blink of an eye, Heng`er''s previous innocence had been replaced with a face that held an extremely high status as the royal grandson of the emperor.


    He walked up to Bai Zhan Ke, stretched out his hands out in front of him, and bowed deeply towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Heng`er greets the Huan Yue emperor. May the Huan Yue emperor be well."


    "No need for formalities."


    Bai Zhan Ke curled his lips and stretched out a hand to help him up.


    "Heng`er thanks Hengyue Emperor."


    It was unknown whether it was because of the child in Hua Mu Jin''s stomach, or because of some reason, Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze on Heng`er was extremely gentle.


    "Heng''er, come here. You just said that you met a beautiful big sister. What is her name? Did you meet her in the Western Palace?"


    The King called Heng`er back to his side. As the Sovereign King, his eyes were filled with love for Heng`er.


    "In reply to Royal Grandfather, Heng''er didn''t ask big sister for her name, so I don''t know what she''s called. Otherwise, Heng''er would go over and ask, and then Royal Grandfather would order her to be betrothed to Heng''er. Is that okay?"


    "Alright."


    "Heng-er will take his leave."


    Looking at the little figure running away, the king smiled and turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke, saying, "Heng`er is still young, I''ve made you a joke. I hope you don''t mind."


    As he said that, the king frowned and continued, "However, I remember that the Western Palace was the place where the crown prince prepared it for the Huan Yue emperor. Why would Heng`er go there?"


    Hearing that, Bai Zhan Ke''s expression changed.


    Then, he suddenly stood up.


    "Your Majesty, I have matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."


    After he finished speaking, he walked out of the hall, followed by Luo Chen.


    "Strange, what''s wrong with the Moon Emperor?"


    The king muttered in a low voice as his eyes suddenly lit up and he began to laugh heartily.


    "Haha ¡­" Interesting, this is really interesting. Let''s go.


    West Palace. Bedchamber.


    Hua Mujiao sat in the pavilion, and on the stone table was a kite that he had just let go of.


    "Empress, the wind is strong, why don''t you go back to your room to rest?"


    Seeing Flowerwood Jin sitting, Green Bamboo advised.


    "No need, could it be that the heavens can blow the crap out of us?"


    "I''m not going to blow you sick, but I''m going to blow the prince in your stomach until he sickens. I''m afraid the emperor will skin this girl, right?"


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s voice fell, Shangguan Yi''s voice sounded.


    "Why are you here? Shouldn''t you be accompanying the emperor?"


    Shangguan Yi sat down opposite Hua Mujiao as they approached.


    "It would be good if this general could be so relaxed and follow by his side. But this general will have to make contact with the ministers of the Southern Kingdom to promote good relations between the two countries, which is a difficult job. "


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin smiled.


    She didn''t know much about the matters between the two countries, but seeing Shangguan Yi''s reluctance, she knew that it would be hard for her to interact with the Minister of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Don''t you always like to talk? "This is not good, I can let you play tricks on me."


    "Why does it feel like you''re mocking me when you say those words?" Shangguan Yi glanced at the hibiscus before instructing the green bamboo, "Go make a pot of tea and ask for a good jade-green spring."


    "Yes, General."


    "Is your mouth going dry?" I feel like you still haven''t finished displaying the power of your words. "


    "Elder sister, elder sister ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Heng''er''s voice came from outside.


    Frowning, she stood up. "Shangguan Yi, I''m entering the house now. If that little guy comes, just say that you''ve never seen me before and you don''t recognize me either."


    With that, she prepared to enter the palace.


    However, just as she left the pavilion, Heng`er''s figure appeared.


    He jogged over and directly held onto Hua Mu Jin''s hand.


    "Big sister, didn''t I make you wait for me there? "Let''s go, big sister, you will go with me to see my royal grandfather. Let my royal grandfather issue an order to betroth you to me."


    Being pulled by Heng`er, Hua Mu Jin felt a little awkward.


    Turning her head, she threw Shangguan Yi a pleading look.


    "Where did this little guy come from? Why don''t you ask the elder sister if she''s willing or not? Just forcefully pull her. This is called stealing my daughter. Do you know?"


    Heng`er turned to look at Shangguan Yi, a look of displeasure on her face.


    "And who are you? I am the great grandson of the Emperor, you cannot speak to me like this! "


    "Wang-Gongsun? The son of the crown prince? Do you know who the elder sister you''re pulling along is? "


    Just as Shangguan Yi finished speaking, Bai Zhan, who had just rushed over, dashed to Hua Mujiao''s side, forcefully avoiding Heng`er''s hand that was holding onto Hua Mujiao.

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    Heng-er looked at him blankly, and was afraid of the menace he exuded.


    Although he was young, he still displayed the calmness of a grandson to the emperor.


    "Huan Yue emperor, what are you doing?"


    Hua Mujiao also looked at the man who had suddenly appeared next to her with a surprised expression, unable to make sense of what had just happened.


    Bai Zhan tightly held onto Hua Mu Jin''s hand, his face was gloomy as he moved his lips.


    "She is my concubine!"


    Shangguan Yi giggled at his words.


    "Haha, I never would have thought that a dignified king would actually have a grudge with a child. If an outsider were to see this, they might even gossip and laugh me to death. I''m really laughing at this."


    Bai Zhan Ke tilted his head and glared at him, and Shangguan Yi immediately stopped smiling mockingly.


    Hua Mujie pushed the white battle bug and gave an awkward laugh.


    "He''s just a child, he''s so childish. Why do you have to keep a straight face with him?"


    "How could that be? Big Sister obviously has a bun made from a woman''s hair that hasn''t left the pavilion, how could she be the Illusory Moon Emperor''s concubine? "Also, I am not young anymore. Father said that in four more years, I will be old enough to take a wife."


    Heng''er''s face was serious, her round eyes staring straight at Bai Zhan Ke, as if she was issuing a challenge to him.


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit speechless. She only felt that this child was a bit too mature, wasn''t he?


    "About that, Heng''er, elder sister combed her hair into a bun because it felt simple and convenient, but it doesn''t mean anything. "You are still young. When you are old enough to understand the love of a man and a woman, you will definitely find a woman even more beautiful than your sister."


    "No, I want to marry you, big sister."


    If it wasn''t for the fact that he was still a child, Hua Mu Jin would have thought that he was being serious.


    "I said it already, she''s my concubine!"


    Bai Zhan Ke stared at Heng-er, and didn''t treat him as a child at all.


    In his eyes, it was as if Heng-er had been made into a love rival.


    "Aiya, don''t be so fussy with children."


    The possessiveness of Bai Zhan Ke and Heng''er''s childishness made Hua Mu Jin feel helpless.


    However, she couldn''t lecture Heng`er.


    After all, he was the royal grandson of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Emperor Taisun, what about this sister? She is indeed the concubine of our Emperor. Even if you truly like her, you can''t take away what others love, right?"


    Shangguan Yi had thought this was hilarious, but after receiving Bai Zhan Ke''s glare, he didn''t dare to stand aside and watch the show.


    "But what if, what if you are deceiving me? "I just don''t want to marry my sister. If I give up, wouldn''t I have lost my chance to marry my sister?"


    Heng`er''s words were very well-spoken and his words surprised everyone present.


    Especially the unwillingness and grievance on his face, he didn''t seem like a child at all.


    "Little fellow, you really know how to talk. Tell me, is there anything good in tricking a child of my Huan Yue Country''s monarch? "You little rascal, why are you so twisted?"


    "I, I ¡­"


    Heng`er was left speechless, he thought for a while but couldn''t find the right words to say.


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin felt a bit uncomfortable and retched a bit.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    "What''s wrong?"


    Bai Zhan Ke held onto her worriedly, afraid that something might happen to her.


    Laughing, Hua Mujiao shook her head, "It''s nothing, I was just pregnant and threw up, don''t be so nervous."


    In the past, when she watched TV, she thought that those pregnancies when she was pregnant were too unreasonable. But now, it seemed that she really couldn''t control this pregnancy, and her stomach was very uncomfortable.


    "I''ll help you in."


    From the moment that Bai Zhan Ke learned that Hua Mu Jin was pregnant, Bai Zhan Ke''s attitude became extremely gentle.


    This kind of person made her feel that she didn''t recognize him.


    "No need, Green Bamboo will help me enter, you ¡­" As she said this, Hua Mujiao glanced at Heng''er and said, "Cough, tell him properly. Don''t put on a stern face, it will scare him."


    Bai Zhan nodded, but his expression didn''t change.


    Afterwards, he instructed the green bamboo to carry Hua Mujie into the palace.


    "Young Emperor, Grandson, you still haven''t thought of what to say? Look at that beautiful big sister of yours, she''s already gone back to the palace to rest. "


    Heng`er had been too engrossed in her thoughts to respond to Shangguan Yi''s question, so Hua Mujiao had entered the hall without him noticing.


    When he was pulled back to reality by Shangguan Yi, where else could he see the flower hibiscus?


    "Royal Grandfather said, if a man loves a woman, then he should have a couple for life. Even if it''s a Sovereign King, he can only marry one woman and not a concubine. In our Southern Kingdom, there is no such thing as a concubine, so you can''t stop me from marrying big sister. "


    Stunned, Shangguan Yi looked at Heng''er with wide eyes.


    It was amazing that a child could say such a thing.


    "Did you hear that? Look at how a single child knows that men shouldn''t have three wives and four concubines. Look at you, there are groups of women in the harem. All day long, you''ve always been jealous of them. When we get back, you must ¡­"


    Shangguan Yi opened her mouth again, but before she could finish, she met Bai Zhan Ke''s cold stare.


    "Haha, Heng`er, quickly tell me, where is the woman that you''ve taken a fancy to?"


    At this moment, the Nangong Emperor''s hearty laughter could be heard.


    The strange atmosphere was broken.


    "Royal Grandfather, big sister was still here just a moment ago. Heng''er had just lost her spirit when she disappeared."


    Seeing the king coming over, Heng''er pouted and ran over to act like a spoiled child.


    "Haha, you disappeared just like that? Could it be, as you said, Heng''er, that big sister is a fairy? "


    General Wang placed a big hand on Heng''er''s shoulder and walked towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Nope, Heng`er said that big sister is her concubine, so Heng`er doesn''t believe you."


    The king was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect the beautiful big sister Heng''er was talking about, is she really Huan Yue''s concubine? "No wonder you left in such a hurry when you were in the great hall just now. That''s what the oligarchs guessed. Why don''t Huan Yue let Princess Xi come out so that the oligarchs can take a look?"


    Within the palace, Hua Mu Jin had also heard the Southern Kingdom''s emperor''s hearty laughter. Out of curiosity, she walked to the window and opened it a crack to see what was going on outside.


    When she saw the monarch of the south, her first impression was that the monarch was very amiable.


    However, from what the court lady said, the Southern King would be seventy in another two years. However, from what Hua Mujie had seen, he didn''t look like seventy, he looked like he was only fifty years old.


    "Your Majesty, she''s my concubine. Your request for a meeting is probably out of proportion to your courtesy, right?"


    Although the king was easygoing, his request to see Hua Mujie caused Bai Zhan Ke''s face to darken.


    Hearing this, the king was startled for a moment before smiling, "What Huan Yue Huang says is right. It is the fault of the oligarchs. I hope the Huan Yue Emperor will not be angry."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t say anything and only nodded his head once.


    "Heng`er is still young, I hope you won''t offend her in terms of manners and behavior. I hope that you won''t mind."


    It was unknown whether it was because of Bai Zhan Ke''s cold attitude or because of something, the Southern King''s expression was no longer as amiable as before, and a bit of a king''s expression emerged on his face.


    "Little Shun Zi, bring Heng''er back to the Eastern Palace. Don''t let him run around again, otherwise, I''ll behead you!"


    "Yes, your majesty!"


    After Heng`er was brought away, the expression on the face of the Southern King darkened.


    The two mighty Sovereigns stared at each other with icy gazes.


    For a moment, a sense of animosity filled the air.


    Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. This monarch had truly turned hostile like flipping a book, becoming even faster.


    She was suddenly a little worried. Would this affect the friendly relations between the two countries?


    Just as she was worrying, Bai Zhan Ke and Shangguan Yi walked in.


    "It seems that the Southern King doted on this grandson of his. Just now, he suddenly changed his face, so I thought you guys were going to squabble."


    Shangguan Yi walked to the table and sat down with Bai Zhan Ke.


    He turned his head to look at Hua Mujiao, sighed and shook his head: "This woman is too beautiful, and she''s really going to become a disaster. You''re the one who''s going to provoke that little guy, and if this affects the relationship between the two countries, then there might be a tough battle to fight."


    Hua Mujiao threw Shangguan Yi a look before standing next to Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Surely not? Didn''t they say that the Southern Kingdom is a country of economic and trade, and has a very good relationship with all other countries? If just because of a child they were able to affect the friendship between the two countries, wouldn''t that be the actions of an unconscious king? "


    Even though she said that, in reality, Hua Mu Jin was still very worried.


    It was impossible to guess what the Sovereign King''s heart was thinking.


    "It''s not necessary to do it for a child, but you have to see what kind of attitude that person beside you has towards the Southern King."


    Bai Zhan Ke had always been cold to everyone, so it was no surprise that he had gotten used to it.


    But if it involved Hua Mujiao, he would not only give people an ice-cold look.


    "No one is allowed to spy on my woman, not even my child!"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked up, his eyes still cold.


    Shaking her head, Shangguan Yi was speechless.


    Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh, but there was nothing he could do.


    "I''m warning you, if you treat our child with the same attitude you did to Heng`er today, I won''t forgive you. If you piss me off, I''ll leave the palace with my child! "


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand and pulled her onto his body.


    He leaned in and put his mouth to her ear.


    "What did you just say? "Hmm?"


    Hua Mujiao shivered as she abruptly stood up from his body and walked a few steps away.


    "Did I say anything? "Shangguan Yi, did you hear what I just said?"


    Shangguan Yi cast him a disdainful glance before standing up. "I''m not going to bother looking at you. This general isn''t as idle as you two." When the people of the Sunshine Kingdom arrive, this general will have to take advantage of these two days to befriend the Southern Kingdom''s ministers in order to avoid being taken advantage of by the Skylaurel Kingdom. "


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao looked at Shangguan Yi and asked, "Heaven''s Illustrious Nation? Will they come too? "

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    "Of course."


    Shangguan Yi wanted to leave, but she sat back down.


    He took a sip of the tea poured from the green bamboo, then looked at Hua Mujiao and said, "Although the Southern Kingdom is small, it is still in economic and trade terms, but it far surpasses other countries. It can be considered the richest country in the world.


    Upon hearing this, the flower hibiscus became interested.


    She walked over to sit beside Bai Zhan Ke and asked, "Do you mean that the Southern Kingdom''s national code will allow people from other countries to climb up and obtain a piece of the cake?"


    Shangguan Yi nodded, agreeing with Hua Mujiao''s words.


    "However, not all of them are here to get a piece of the cake. There were a few small foreign countries that had been friends with the Southern Kingdom for a hundred years. Their purpose in coming was very pure; other than congratulating the nation''s code, there was nothing else. However, the reason why the State of Tianzhao has sent people here is not that simple. "


    Hua Mujiao really didn''t understand what was going on between countries, but hearing Shangguan Yi''s words, she had a feeling that something big was going to happen this time.


    "Speaking of which, what exactly is the Southern Kingdom''s national code celebrating?"


    For a long time now, Hua Mu Jin had never asked what the meaning of the national code was.


    Literally speaking, she could only understand that it was a nation''s grand ceremony, but as for what it was, she didn''t quite understand it.


    "You don''t even know that?"


    Frowning, Shangguan Yi showed her disgust towards the flower hibiscus.


    "You guys didn''t say anything, how would I know?"


    "Ping''er, you are quite smart. You don''t even know the ''national code''? You should ask him, I don''t even want to talk to you anymore. "


    With that, Shangguan Yi stood up. This time, he really did leave, and did not stay any longer.


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao looked towards Bai Zhan, raising her eyebrows, intending to ask him what the ''national code'' meant.


    "The so-called national code refers to the Hundred Year Grand Ceremony. Once every hundred years, I pray to the heavens that my homeland will not perish, and will forever exist in this world. "


    A hundred years?


    A grand ceremony that only happened once every hundred years?


    "Then wouldn''t it be very rare for us to be able to participate in the Southern Kingdom''s national code?"


    "Yes."


    "Then how many National Grimoires are there in the Southern Kingdom? It can''t be the first one, right? "


    She remembered that the oldest dynasty in history was the Zhou Dynasty. It was about eight hundred years old. It was destroyed by the Qin Nation.


    According to the national code of this foreign world, it could only be held eight times.


    Think about it, perhaps there were some people who hadn''t participated in the National Ceremony in their entire lives?


    "No, it''s the seventh national code."


    "The seventh time?"


    Hua Mujie was shocked by Bai Zhan Ke''s actions.


    He hadn''t thought that a small Southern Kingdom would actually exist for such a long time. This was somewhat inconceivable.


    She looked at Bai Zhan Ke and asked tentatively, "Then, what about Huan Yue Country?"


    He looked at her for a long time before he moved his lips.


    "After forty years, it will be the third time."


    Hua Mu Jin couldn''t believe it. Huan Yue could be considered a huge country, but it had only existed for 200 years, which was more than half the size of the Southern Kingdom.


    For a small country to be able to endure for so long and survive in so many large countries, no one would dare to destroy it. This was simply illogical.


    "Is the Southern Kingdom ¡­"


    "Jin''er, you don''t need to know too much."


    Hua Mujiao opened her mouth to ask, but was interrupted by Bai Zhan Ke.


    Seeing his somewhat ice-cold expression, Hua Mujiao knew that there were some things that she shouldn''t know.


    Therefore, he didn''t ask any further.


    The sky gradually darkened.


    The Southern Kingdom''s palace was brightly lit, and the bustling figures of the palace maids could be seen everywhere.


    The welcoming banquet had been arranged in the Northern Palace. It wasn''t a big place, but it wasn''t small either.


    Hua Mujiao and a few others were led by a servant to the palace.


    Halfway there, Shangguan Yi suddenly stopped and looked at Hua Mu Jin.


    "This general suddenly recalled something. Your face, should it be covered?"


    With a frown, Hua Mu Jin was slightly displeased.


    She asked, "It''s not like I can''t meet people, so why should I cover up?"


    "Have you forgotten that when the Crown Prince saw you, he said that you were very much like a person? If you were to cause unnecessary trouble because of your face, wouldn''t that destroy the friendly relationship between the two countries? "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless.


    It felt like she really couldn''t meet anyone when she came to the Southern Kingdom?


    "Are you too neurotic? Just like, not like. Furthermore, the reason why I came to the Southern Kingdom was to investigate my mother''s identity. If someone knew my mother, wouldn''t that be perfect? "


    Hua Mujie did not think that the relationship between the two countries would be affected by a face like someone else''s.


    If she were to really be affected, then she would have to question on what basis this country, which had existed for seven hundred years, had existed for so long.


    "Jin''er, wear a veil."


    "What?"


    Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke in disbelief, never expecting that he would say the same thing.


    "I won''t wear it. If you really think I will affect the relationship between the two countries, then I won''t go, okay? Green Bamboo, let''s go back to the Western Palace. "


    As she glanced at the two men, Hua Mujiao only felt that they were baffled.


    He turned around, intending to return through the same path.


    However, she was held back by Bai Zhan.


    "I don''t want others to look at you differently."


    Originally, Hua Mujiao had thought that Shangguan Yi shared the same idea, but he hadn''t thought that other men wouldn''t be allowed to look at him.


    This was very similar to his domineering attitude.


    In the end, Flower Hibiscus still wore her veil and attended this so-called welcoming banquet.


    "Empress, this is ¡­"


    As soon as he entered the main hall, the Crown Prince came forward and looked at the veil covering Hua Mujiao''s face, feeling somewhat puzzled.


    Shangguan Yi smiled and explained for Hua Mujiao, "Empress Dowager felt chills occasionally and was afraid of passing them on to others, so she wore a veil. Is this alright?"


    The Crown Prince shook his head and smiled.


    "Of course not, I ask that the Fantasy Moon Emperor and the Empress take their seats."


    Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin were arranged to be seated at the very front, and beside them was the Crown Prince.


    "I heard that Heng`er went to bother the Empress today. Heng`er is still young, and if you do anything impolite to the Empress, then I apologize to the Empress on his behalf."


    Under her veil, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips.


    "Crown Prince is too serious. Heng''er is so smart and cute. I really like it."


    "That''s good."


    "My Lord, let''s move back ¡­"


    Right at this moment, the eunuch''s voice sounded. All of the people present stood up and turned their gazes toward the Dragon Throne.


    Mu Jin had seen the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom, and she was very curious about this one and only Queen.


    The moment she saw the queen come out, Hua Mujiao frowned.


    "Take a seat. This is the welcoming banquet for the Huan Yue emperor. My dear officials, please do not let the Huan Yue emperor think our Southern Kingdom is rude."


    Sitting down, Hibiscus vulgaris''s eyes were still fixed on the queen.


    Because this queen really surprised her. Even though she was over sixty years old, she didn''t have many wrinkles on her face. Furthermore, her facial features were extremely beautiful. She really wanted to ask how she took care of her child''s appearance.


    "Music, dance ¡­"


    The banquets of the ancient people were actually quite boring.


    Other than singing and dancing, there was nothing else new.


    However, the moment the music started, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    Then, she suddenly stood up, attracting everyone''s attention.


    "Jin''er?"


    Turning around, she cast her gaze on the Southern King and the Southern King. Slight Fu bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, Queen, may I ask who is the author of this song, ''Phoenix Cry for the Phoenix''?"


    Hibiscus vulgaris is from the Music Academy, and the main one is also a zither.


    When he had first started learning it, the first tune his teacher had taught him was this "Phoenix-Cry".


    Moreover, this song only existed in the present.


    "You are the concubine of the Huan Yue Emperor?"


    Looking at the hibiscus flower, the king asked in a deep voice.


    "She has always been so unruly, making the king laugh."


    Bai Zhan Yun stood up and pulled Hua Mujiao down to a seat.


    Hua Mujiao''s actions caused the banquet to turn silent. The Minister of Civil and Martial Arts looked at her with a peculiar gaze.


    "Big sister, so you''re here. I''ve been looking for you for a long time."


    Heng`er suddenly appeared in front of Hua Mujiao, blinking at her.


    "Elder sister, why are you wearing a veil? Given how beautiful you are, wouldn''t it be a pity if you were to wear a veil? I''ll help you take it off. "


    As she spoke, Heng`er stretched out her hand and took off the veil covering Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    When the veil was removed, Hua Mu Jin''s face was revealed in everyone''s eyes.


    "Qing, Qingcheng ¡­"


    The king and the queen rose at the same time from the Dragon Throne and the Phoenix Throne, astonishment and disbelief on their faces.


    "Qingcheng, did you return?" Is it really you? "


    The queen lifted up her dress and walked down the steps to the hibiscus flower.


    The mama behind her wanted to support her, but she wasn''t as fast as her, so she could only anxiously follow behind her.


    "Queen, I, I am not ¡­"


    "I knew you would come back. It''s good that you''re back, it''s good that you''re back."


    As she walked closer, the queen didn''t seem to want to listen to what Hua Mujiao had to say and directly hugged her.


    Not knowing what to do, she turned her head to look at Bai Zhanji, asking for his help.


    "Queen, she is my concubine, not the Qingcheng that you speak of. I hope that you can let her go."


    "No, she''s my Qingcheng. I can''t be wrong."


    Letting go of the flower hibiscus, the queen reached out her hand to touch the flower hibiscus''s face, her eyes filled with love and heartache.


    "She''s obviously the same as Qingcheng. She''s my Qingcheng, she is." "If you don''t believe me, look. There is a peony birthmark on her arm."


    As the queen spoke excitedly, she lifted Hibiscus vulgaris''s hand and lifted her sleeve.


    However, when her sleeves were lifted, Hua Mujiao''s arm was as white as a sheet, not to mention her peony birthmark.


    "No, no? "Why not?"


    "Queen, she is not the Qingcheng you spoke of. I think you have recognised the wrong person."


    Looking at the excited queen, Bai Zhan Ke pulled Hua Mu Jin behind him to protect her.


    "Imperial Mother, don''t be so agitated. She is indeed very similar to royal sister, but she is not royal sister. Calm down."


    "Royal Grandmother, what''s wrong? Don''t scare Heng`er. "


    Looking at the queen, Heng-er''s eyes filled with tears.


    He only felt that he had only made the queen look like this because he had torn the veil from her face.

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    "No, she doesn''t have it on her. She''s not Qingcheng, she''s not ¡­"


    The queen looked as if she had lost her soul. She looked at the hibiscus, and the king took a few steps back.


    Fortunately, the Crown Prince and the mama held him up and did not fall down.


    At this time, the King of the South walked down, his eyes looking at Hua Mujiao with a trace of guilt.


    "Huan Yue emperor, I''m really sorry. This concubine of yours looks just too much like Princess Ning An. Even the queen couldn''t help but think of her daughter. Please forgive her for your rudeness."


    The queen''s actions had indeed frightened Hua Mu Jin.


    The white warrior only looked at the King of the South for a moment, then nodded without saying a word.


    Hua Mujie, who was being protected by Bai Zhan, turned to the side, revealing a head.


    In her mind, she had a bold guess.


    "That ¡­ I ¡­ I may not be the Qingcheng you speak of, but my mother''s name is Qingcheng ¡­"


    Hearing this, everyone''s gaze once again focused on Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "You, what did you say?"


    "Your mother is called Qingcheng? "Then what is her surname?"


    The Southern King and the Crown Prince opened their mouths at the same time to ask about the flower hibiscus. The flower hibiscus shrunk its body and blinked its large eyes.


    "My mother bloomed. I don''t know if she''s one of you ¡­"


    "Hua Qingcheng? You, you are Qingcheng''s child? "


    Hearing the question from the Southern King, Hua Mujiao nodded.


    "Are you saying that you are Qingcheng''s child? Where is Qingcheng? Why hadn''t she come back in the past twenty years? "Does she know that I''m worried about her? Tell me, where is Qingcheng right now?"


    Upon hearing that she was Hua Qingcheng''s child, the queen became excited again.


    Hua Mujiao was a bit confused. Although she had roughly guessed it, she still couldn''t believe it for a moment.


    After all, she had never known the name of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Gao Gui, announce the end of the banquet and everyone can leave!"


    "Yes, your Majesty."


    For a time, all of the ministers of the civil and military officials in the hall had retreated. Even the palace maids had been pushed back.


    "You said that your mother is called Hua Qingcheng? Then, do you know that the Southern Kingdom''s surname is the surname ''Hua''? "


    On the Dragon Throne, although the Southern King was sitting solemnly, one could tell that his body was somewhat abnormal.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head, looking at Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Zhan Ge held her hand tightly and gave her a calm look.


    At the side, Shangguan Yi stood up.


    "Your Majesty, the Empress resides in the palace. She knows very little about the affairs of the outside world, not to mention the matters of other countries. Rejecting official''s understanding, in the Southern Kingdom, the surname ''Mu'' is the national surname of the Southern Kingdom, right? But the surname ''Hua'' is very common. "


    "General Shangguan is right."


    Shangguan Yi''s words were answered by the placating crown prince beside the phoenix throne.


    "But General Shangguan does not know, people with the surname ''Hua'' are also part of our royal family. Above the King of the Southern Kingdom, there are five sons and a daughter. The Third Prince inherited the throne, while the First Prince and Fifth Prince abandoned their identities and entered into business."


    With that, the Crown Prince paused and stroked the queen''s back.


    Then, he continued, "The Southern Kingdom mainly deals with trade and commerce. Among the princes of the past dynasties, there are many who like to do business. This is also the reason why the surname ''Hua'' is very common in the Southern Kingdom."


    After listening to the Crown Prince''s explanation, Shangguan Yi finally understood why Bai Zhan Ke had sent Nan Ge to the Southern Kingdom to investigate Hua Mu Jin''s mother. She had no clue at all.


    The reason was actually here.


    "Because the surname ''Hua'' is the surname of the Southern Kingdom, the citizens all know that as long as it is someone with the surname ''Hua'', he is a member of our royal family. After that, there was a person who had maliciously changed his surname to Hua. The founding queen was afraid that the country would be in trouble because of her surname, so after she discussed with the King, she changed her family name to Mu, ordering the citizens to not change their surname to Mu. After that, the surname ''Hua'' is no longer a symbol of the royal family. "


    However, there was such a strange story behind a surname.


    "Although the Southern Kingdom''s surname has been changed to ''Mu'', once the children of the royal family were born, they would have two surnames. "People of the royal family who have abandoned their status in the business world can only have the surname ''Hua''. Once they return to the palace, they will have the surname ''Mu''."


    After listening to the Crown Prince speak, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    Her mother named her Hibiscus Blossom. Wasn''t ''Flower'' and ''Wood'' the surnames of the two countries in the Southern Kingdom?


    "Although your mother is called Hua Qingcheng, the widowed one cannot be sure whether or not your mother is the widowed one. May I ask if the Empress can tell me where she is right now? "


    Hua Mu Jin''s black eyes were slightly downcast.


    "I''ve never seen my mother before. She died after giving birth to me. The only thing left for me is a hairpin."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin took out the hairpin from the blood coral and placed it in her hand.


    When the Southern King and the Queen saw the hairpin in her hand, they both stood up at the same time.


    "This, this is the hairpin that I''ve ordered my men to make for Qingcheng. My king, there''s no mistake, this is Qingcheng''s hairpin."


    Seeing that the queen had become agitated once more, the crown prince walked down and politely asked Hua Mujiao, "Empress, can I borrow the hairpin in your hand to take a look?"


    "Yes."


    Mu Jin nodded, then she handed the hairpin over to him.


    The Crown Prince held the hairpin in front of the Queen and the King. The Queen''s hands trembled as she took the hairpin.


    Tears welled up in his eyes.


    "This is Qingcheng''s, Qingcheng''s ¡­"


    The queen took the hairpin and held it tightly in her hand, placing it at her heart.


    Turning her eyes, she looked at Hua Mu Jin, and asked with a choked voice: "Child, tell me, Qingcheng died? How did she die? "


    Seeing the sadness on the face of the queen, Hua Mujiao could not bear to see it.


    With regard to the death of her mother, she felt that it must be related to the Empress Dowager.


    But she could not bring herself to say that her mother had been killed when she saw the queen so upset with her hairpin.


    "Mother died when she lost too much blood and had a difficult time giving birth to me."


    The tears that were rolling in the queen''s eyes finally could not help but burst out.


    She turned her head, furiously staring at the king, her eyes filled with reproach.


    "Your Majesty, are you satisfied now? Qingcheng was dead, and she would never return. If you hadn''t insisted on recruiting a prince consort for her, Qingcheng wouldn''t have left the palace! "


    At first, he choked on his words, but in the end, they turned into a furious reprimand.


    As the ruler of a nation, the king lowered his head, not wanting to refute a single word.


    "Imperial Mother, don''t be agitated. Be careful not to hurt your body. Zhang mama, support your mother and return to the palace. "


    The Crown Prince knew clearly that his mother had been in cold war with his father for twenty years because of his royal sister. Now that she found out that his royal sister had passed away, she would definitely not accept it and would even reprimand her father.


    Helpless, he could only get her to help him return to the palace. After she calmed down, he would try to persuade her properly.


    The queen took the hairpin, walked up to the king, took his hand, and placed the hairpin in the king''s hand.


    Her eyes narrowed, her face filled with disappointment.


    "Your Majesty, chenqie will be ashamed to meet the Ancestor Queen a hundred years from now!"


    With that, she turned around and left with the mama supporting her.


    After the queen had left, the King of the South took the hairpin and sat back down on the Dragon Throne.


    "Huan Yue emperor, I''ve let you watch a joke today."


    Bai Zhan gripped Hua Mu Jin''s hand and shook his head, "This time, besides attending the Southern Kingdom''s national code, I was also inquiring about Jin''er''s mother. Although I found out about it this way, at least I didn''t come here in vain."


    Lifting his eyes, the Southern King looked up at the white battleship and the corners of his lips curled up.


    "That''s true. If your concubine is truly Qingcheng''s child, then you''ll have to call her ''Royal Grandfather''."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan knitted his eyebrows slightly, looking at Hua Mu Jin out of the corner of his eyes.


    Hua Mu Jin shrugged with an innocent expression.


    "Right, this hairpin was specially made for Qingcheng by the queen when she was around her prime. When she made the hairpin, she also gave a jade pendant as a token of her love."


    Although there was a hairpin, the Southern King didn''t completely believe that Hua Mu Jin was Hua Qingcheng''s daughter.


    "You mean, this jade pendant?"


    Hearing what the Southern King said, Hua Mujiao took out a jade pendant and held it in her hand.


    The King of the South stared at the jade pendant, at first in a daze, then the corners of his mouth curled up.


    "As expected, you are Qingcheng''s child. Tell me, what is your name? "


    This time, the Southern King completely believed it.


    "Flower Hibiscus."


    "Flower Hibiscus, Flower, Wood, Good Name. "Child, come here and let the widows take a good look at you."


    The face of the Southern King was filled with kindness.


    Hua Mujiao stood up, but just as she was about to step forward, she was pulled back by Bai Zhan.


    As he watched the battle, the South King''s lips curved up in a smile, "Is Huan Yue afraid that the oligarchs will do anything to her?"


    "I don''t have that intention."


    Although he said that, Bai Zhan Xing held onto Hua Mujie''s hand, not showing any intention of letting go.


    "I can see that you''re sincere towards this little girl, and that''s fine too. I''m a bit tired, so let''s end it here. Someone, send Huan Yue and Xi Fei back for a rest. "


    "Goodbye."


    Bai Zhan Yun rose to his feet, then led Hua Mujiao away from the main hall.


    Before leaving the great hall, Hua Mujiao turned her head to glance at the Southern King. As for what she was thinking, no one knew.


    Only three people remained in the Audience Hall.


    The Crown Prince stepped forward and asked, "Father, is she really my sister''s daughter? I am afraid that they are using my royal sister''s matter to gain benefits from the Southern Kingdom. "


    The king shook his head, "All these years, there have been many people who have disguised themselves as your royal sister. This is the first time someone has come to the Southern Kingdom as Qingcheng''s daughter. Send someone to call your brother back, and you''ll know at a glance. "


    "Father is wise. I will personally go find brother tomorrow morning."


    Actually, the Southern King and the Crown Prince were still questioning Hua Mujie''s identity.


    After the princess disappeared, the king of the south had sent people to investigate her whereabouts. After some countries found out about this, they tried to find a way to disguise as the princess of the south to steal her secrets.


    But in the end, they were all seen through by the Southern Kingdom''s first prince and lost their lives.


    After all these things, how could the Southern King believe in Hibiscus vulgaris?


    Naturally, he still had to investigate.

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    "Also, tell someone to take this hairpin to the forging workshop and ask the jade smith who made this hairpin if it was the one he made."


    "Yes, your son will go now."


    Taking the hairpin, the Crown Prince carefully put it away and left the hall.


    The Southern King had one hand on his head, and his face was filled with fatigue.


    At the side, Gao Gui was bent over as he respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, on the queen''s side, are you going?"


    The king shook his head and sighed.


    "I''m afraid the queen is still too short, and if she goes she will only be a burden to her. Tomorrow, send someone to bring the young prefecture lord back to the palace and chat with her. "


    "Yes, your Majesty."


    West Palace. Bedchamber.


    "I really didn''t expect that you would actually be the daughter of the Southern Princess. It''s really unbelievable. "


    At the table, Shangguan Yi took a sip of tea to calm her nerves.


    Hua Mujiao sat in front of him with an expression of disbelief.


    "How would I know? "I was startled. I came to the Southern Kingdom to investigate my mother''s identity, but I didn''t expect her to be a member of the Southern Kingdom''s royal family."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke and asked, "Why did you stop me from going over?"


    In the great hall, when the King of the South let her pass, she had felt his fear as he held her.


    After thinking for a long time, she still couldn''t figure it out, so she could only ask him.


    "He didn''t. He completely trusted you."


    Hua Mujiao was shocked, "It can''t be. I can see that his expression is quite kind."


    Raising his eyes, Bai Zhan looked at Hua Mu Jin and took a deep breath.


    "Jin''er, there are some things that can''t be seen just by appearances."


    "Your husband is right. This general also feels that there is something wrong with the Southern King''s expression. That hairpin and jade pendant are enough proof of your identity. Furthermore, you also have a face that is exactly the same as your mother''s, so logically, the eyes of the Southern King should no longer have any doubts about you. "


    Shangguan Yi then took another sip of tea before continuing, "This general feels that something must have happened to the Southern Princess, which is why he still has doubts about you."


    "Since you are clear, send someone to investigate."


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished her sentence, Bai Zhan Ke handed over the matter to her.


    Shangguan Yi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, a look of reluctance on her face.


    "I said that I am a general of a country, why are you asking me to investigate such a trifling matter?" "Nan Ge is from the Southern Kingdom, and I know the Southern Kingdom better than me. If you ask him to investigate, I won''t go."


    Shangguan Yi did indeed do a lot of things beside Bai Zhan Ke.


    Sometimes, he even wondered if he was a civil or military official.


    Bai Zhan''s lips curled up as he raised his eyebrows.


    "As for this matter, I''ll leave it to you. As for who you''re going to give it to, I don''t care."


    "You ¡­ Alright, since you are the monarch, then this general will be your official. I think you will be loyal to me for the rest of your life. "


    With that, Shangguan Yi stood up and left the chamber.


    Seeing Shangguan Yi leave in a huff, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help laughing.


    In her view, it was not that Bai Zhan Ke was certain that he would be loyal to this sovereign for the rest of his life, but that he himself would be unable to escape his feelings for Bai Zhan Ke.


    Seeing Hua Mujie laughing, Bai Zhan Ke asked in a low voice, "What are you laughing at?"


    Hua Mu Jin shook her head and denied.


    "No, did I laugh? You must be mistaken. "


    "Naughty!"


    Hearing the sound of his doting voice, Hua Mu Jin playfully stuck out her tongue at him.


    "I didn''t eat anything tonight. I''m hungry. Are you hungry? I''ll ask Green Bamboo to go find something to eat. "


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, she saw that Bai Zhan''s gaze towards her was off.


    He hurriedly took two steps back. "I, I''m not talking about the hunger that you''re thinking about. You, you can''t eat me. We, our baby doesn''t agree."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin touched her belly, telling Bai Zhan Ke that the child in her belly really didn''t agree.


    "Did I say I want to eat you?"


    Looking at Hua Mujie''s teasing appearance, Bai Zhan raised his eyebrows.


    "¡­"


    It is said that men are the lower half of the thinking animals, flower hibiscus feels, there is nothing wrong with these words.


    Just as she was about to go back to the war, Hua Mujiao suddenly frowned, "That''s not right, the Southern King has yet to return the hairpin to me. Moreover, they also haven''t told me who taught them that song, ''Phoenixes for the Phoenix''."


    "That hairpin, the reason why the Southern King didn''t return it to you is because he wants to use it to determine whether it is real or fake. When he finishes, he will return it to you."


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke speak like this, Hua Mujiao was no longer worried about her hairpin.


    However, she truly cared a lot about that song called "Phoenix Cry".


    "Bai Zhan Ke, can you send someone to investigate it for me? I want to know who taught them the song ''Feng Su Huang''."


    Looking at the hibiscus flower, Bai Zhan Ke asked, "Do you care a lot about that song?"


    "Of course I care. That song came from our place, which means that someone else came here like me, searching for him. Maybe I can find out from her why the zither that allowed me to pass through didn''t have any reaction when I played the zither."


    Hearing his words, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes glazed over.


    That night when the hibiscus was playing the zither, its body emitted light. Did she not see it?


    "There is no need to investigate this matter, because you are my woman and belong to me, so naturally you should not have left."


    "I''m telling you the proper business, why are you ¡­"


    Turning around, Hua Mujie stopped when she saw Bai Zhan''s expression.


    It was not because his expression was dark, but because she saw a trace of fear in his eyes.


    Although it was a very subtle expression, Hua Mu Jin was still able to see it.


    "Let''s stop talking. Green Bamboo, Green Bamboo ¡­"


    After calling out to the green bamboo twice, Hua Mujiao changed the topic.


    "Empress, your servant is here."


    "Go, get me some food. I''m hungry."


    "Yes, Empress."


    The next day, in the morning.


    When Hua Mujiao opened her eyes, the white battle cry beside her was still nowhere to be seen.


    With breakfast, Hibiscus vulgaris came to the fake mountain and sat on a rock. In her hands, she fed the fish in the pond.


    "Sister, Sister, let''s go kite."


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished throwing away the fish food in her hand, Heng`er''s little figure ran towards her.


    "Flying a kite? But there''s no wind today, so would this kite be able to fly? "


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s question, Heng''er looked up with a wronged expression on her face.


    "But, I want to play with you, sister."


    Hua Mujiao embarrassedly smiled. After thinking for a while, she said, "How about this? Big sister will teach you a new one so that we can play together. What do you say?"


    In an instant, Heng''er''s face lit up.


    "Alright, alright. Elder sister, what are you going to teach me?"


    The child''s innocence was infected with the flower hibiscus.


    Seeing Heng`er smile, Hua Mujiao was in a very happy mood.


    "How about this, we''ll go find some small stones first. Big sister will teach you how to catch some, okay?"


    "Capture him?"


    Seeing the stupefied Heng`er, Hua Mujiao smiled and took his hand to start searching for the stone.


    When she had found enough, Hua Mujiao squatted on the ground and began to demonstrate to Heng`er how he played with the catch.


    "Elder sister, I know this."


    Stunned at the sight of Heng`er squatting down, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    Although she didn''t know when the news had spread to modern times, Heng`er would surprise her.


    "Then, do you think this is fun?"


    Heng`er pouted and said, "It''s always been fun, but I''ve been doing it since I was young. I''m a little tired of it."


    Tired of it?


    Hua Mujiao was a bit embarrassed. When she was young, she didn''t play many games, so it was quite difficult for her to come up with an interesting game in a short period of time.


    "Then do you have anything that you aren''t tired of? Tell elder sister, elder sister will play with you."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s question, Heng''er acted as though he was thinking about something.


    "Hmm, big sister, why don''t we play hide and seek?"


    Hide and seek?


    In truth, Hua Mu Jin didn''t really like hiding.


    After all, she was pregnant right now, so it wouldn''t be good if she moved for a long time.


    However, looking at Heng''er''s happy expression, she could not bear to refuse.


    "Then, alright."


    "Elder sister, I''m more familiar with the palace. You hide first, I''m here to find you."


    After playing with Heng`er for a long time, every time he hid Hua Mujie, she would be found.


    This caused Heng''er to lose interest in playing hide and seek.


    "Sister, every time you hide in the surroundings of the palace, it will take me a long time to find you." Sister, every time you hide in the surroundings of the palace, it will take me a long time to find you.


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit helpless, but in the end, she still agreed.


    Walking out of the Western Palace, Hua Mu Jin slowly walked forward with no intention of hiding anything.


    "Empress, although the Crown Prince''s son is the son of the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom, you possess the Dragon Queen''s body, so you shouldn''t walk around for too long. How about you stop playing with him?"


    Beside him, Green Bamboo was a little worried.


    "It''s alright. The palace is so large, and he won''t be able to find me in a short period of time. I can also take this as a walk to relax."


    Hua Mujie walked along a stone path and only stopped when she arrived outside a palace.


    "Empress, are we going too far?" "What if we can''t find a way back?"


    Hua Mujiao raised her head, the sign had the three words "Hall of Music" written on it.


    "Don''t worry, we''ll just follow the road back. If you really get lost, find a court lady and ask."


    "But ¡­"


    Glancing at the green bamboo, Hua Mujiao had no choice but to turn back.


    However, just as she took two steps, the melodious sound of a zither came from behind her. Hua Mujiao was stunned for a moment before she turned around and quickly walked into the hall.


    "Empress, what''s wrong? Aren''t we going back? "


    Ignoring the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin followed the sound and entered the hall.


    What appeared in her line of sight was a group of musicians. They were gathered in a circle, looking at the person who was playing a zither in the middle.


    Hua Mujiao stood still, not going up to interrupt the person playing the zither until the person finished.


    "Who taught you this song?"


    Everyone turned to look at Hua Mujiao when they heard his voice.


    Among them, a few who had seen Hua Mujie at the banquet last night saw her and knelt down.

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    The player of the zither was a handsome man.


    After seeing the hibiscus flower, he adjusted the hem of his clothes and smiled.


    "What? Miss, are you interested in this song?"


    Nodding, Hibiscus unabashedly showed her interest in the song, and continued to ask, "May I ask if you would like to tell me where you learned this song?"


    The man didn''t reply Hua Mujiao. Instead, he ordered the musicians who were kneeling on the floor, "All of you, get off."


    "Yes."


    From this, it could be seen that the status of this man wasn''t low.


    "Miss is interested in this piece of music. I believe that her zither arts are quite good as well. Why not play a piece of music? Perhaps I will be interested in telling you the origin of this piece of music?"


    The man''s tone was polite, but in Hua Mu Jin''s eyes, it was a bit frivolous.


    "What if I don''t want to play?"


    Hearing this, the smile on the man''s face became even wider.


    He raised his eyebrows, his slender fingers caressing the strings of the zither as he began to play the tune.


    "Then I can only say, no comment. "Miss, please go back."


    Seeing the man''s attitude, Green Bamboo became slightly unhappy.


    He took a step forward and said loudly, "Do you know who my Empress is? How can you speak to my esteemed lady like that! "


    "Empress?"


    The man raised an eyebrow and smiled, "So you''re the concubine of the Emperor of the Huan Yue? "Looks like this prince has been impolite. I hope that esteemed wangfei does not blame me for this."


    This Highness?


    Hua Mu Jin frowned, her brain quickly searching for something.


    Then, she raised her eyes and asked, "You are the Southern Kingdom''s first prince?"


    She remembered that Bai Zhan Ke had said that the Southern King had two sons and a daughter, and that the Second Prince was the Crown Prince. If he called himself the Crown Prince, then he must be the First Prince.


    The man nodded. "Exactly."


    If he could prove that his mother was Princess Nangong, then this man in front of him would be his uncle.


    But no matter how Hua Mu Jin looked at it, the man in front of her didn''t seem to be in his thirties.


    "I just want to know where the song you''re playing came from. If the first prince isn''t willing to tell you, then I''ll take my leave first."


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin turned around and was about to leave.


    "Empress, please wait."


    Hua Mujie had just turned around when the First Prince called out to her.


    He stood up and walked to Hua Mujiao''s side, the smile still on his face.


    "Your Highness did not know the Empress''s identity just now. I have offended you many times, please forgive me." "Since the Empress wants to know where this song came from, how could this princess not tell you?"


    He turned his head and looked at the first prince, frowning slightly.


    "However, may I ask the Empress for a moment to speak?"


    As he spoke, the First Prince glanced at the green bamboo at the side, and Hua Mu Jin immediately understood what he meant.


    "Green Bamboo, you go out first."


    Green Bamboo hesitated, worry written all over his face.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao nod, he also left.


    "The Empress sent away the people by her side. Aren''t you afraid that this prince will do something to you?"


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were filled with determination.


    She curled her lips and smiled. "The First Prince sure knows how to joke around. There''s only the two of us here. Can the First Prince tell us where you learned the song you played?"


    The First Prince sized up Hua Mujiao from head to toe and finally, his gaze landed on her face.


    After a long while, he opened his mouth and said, "This piece of music was written by our ancestor, the Queen. Seeing that the Empress is very familiar with this piece of music, does she not also know about it? "However, if this prince has heard that the Empress is from Huan Yue, how could she know the song of the Ancestor Queen?"


    Ancestor Queen?


    The Ancestor Queen that the first prince spoke of, Hua Mu Jin guessed, was the number one person in the Southern Kingdom, the Queen.


    However, the rhythm that he had played earlier was extremely similar to Deng Lijun''s song. Could it be that ¡­


    "I thank the first prince for his instructions. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin didn''t stay any longer and walked out.


    When her figure disappeared, a figure walked out from the side and stood beside the First Prince.


    "Royal brother, you are proficient in strange techniques. That face of hers, does it look like it was easy to change one''s appearance?"


    At this point, the smile on the first prince''s face had long since disappeared.


    He had a very deep look on his face.


    "No, there''s the shadow of Qingcheng on her body, and the fragrance of her body is extremely similar to Qingcheng''s as well."


    Hearing this, the crown prince was overjoyed.


    "So, she is really the royal sister''s daughter?"


    The First Prince nodded, his gaze still on the spot where Hibiscus Blossom had disappeared.


    The Crown Prince looked at him, and the joy on his face disappeared as he sighed.


    "Royal brother, my royal mother already knew what you were thinking of my royal sister, but you need to be clear that it was a forbidden love. Even if you were to spend your entire life, you could not touch it."


    Hearing this, the first prince retracted his gaze and looked at the crown prince but did not say anything.


    And then, he left.


    When he returned to the Western Palace, Heng`er was nowhere to be seen.


    Hua Mujie sat at the table, her chin in her hands, looking at the scenery outside the door, sighing deeply.


    Originally, she thought that she had found someone who shared the same illness as her, but she didn''t expect that person to have died hundreds of years ago.


    However, there was one thing that she couldn''t understand. If that song was really handed down from the ancestor of the Southern Kingdom, then according to the modern era and this foreign world''s time, it would only be a few decades old. How could it be a few hundred years old?


    The more she thought about it, the bigger her head felt.


    "What''s wrong? Why are you so dispirited?"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke walk in, Hua Mu Jin still looked listless.


    "I originally thought that I had found my fellow villager, but I never would have thought that this villager would have already died several hundred years ago. Do you think that I would have the spirit to do so?"


    Hearing her words, Bai Zhan Ke curled his lips.


    "Nan Ge found out that after Princess Ning An went missing, the Southern King went on a wild search. Some countries found out and had some people impersonate Princess Ning An. This is probably the reason why the Southern King questioned you last night."


    Impersonate?


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes lit up, and asked: How do I pass myself off? Is it a disguise technique? "


    "You know how to disguise yourself?"


    Hua Mujiao had only seen the appearance changing technique on the Wuxia TV before, she had never thought that it would actually exist.


    "Then do you know how to disguise yourself? Teach me if you know anything. "


    Staring at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head.


    He said helplessly, "Disguise is a demonic technique in the martial arts world. On this continent, there aren''t many people who can use it. Moreover, although this disguise technique can change a person''s appearance, it can also erode the person''s face and cause the person''s skin to peel off, fester, and eventually die. "


    Hua Mu Jin swallowed his saliva, and opened his eyes wide.


    "Is it that scary? I thought it would be easy to pick up at any time, like it was on TV. "


    "Once you disguise yourself, you cannot restore your original appearance, so that''s why it''s called an evil technique."


    A single disguise technique could actually take a person''s life.


    Just thinking about it made Hibiscus floral and scared.


    "Forget it, it''s best not to learn this stuff. Learning it would only harm yourself and others. Right, where did you go this morning? Could he be going to discuss some matters with the Southern King? "


    "Yes."


    Hua Mujiao really didn''t know what exactly Bai Zhan Ke was discussing with the King of the South in order to promote friendship between the two countries, but she felt that it was a bit like the two countries joining forces to deal with other countries.


    But that was their business, and she didn''t care.


    "Is there anything wrong with your body?" Should we invite the imperial physician over to take a look? "


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mujiao and placed his hand on her stomach.


    "It''s nothing. She''s just pregnant. It''s not like she has a pampered body. It''s almost noon. Let Green Bamboo call for a meal. I''m a bit hungry."


    "Yes, I''m leaving the palace in the afternoon, would you like to come with me?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin nodded like she was pounding garlic, afraid that she would go back on her word.


    "Go, I''ll go. I still want to go see the sea."


    "Alright, I''ll take you there."


    After lunch, Hua Mujie and Bai Zhan Ke left the palace.


    Along the way, the hawker hawkers hawked their wares, and the hibiscus flowers listened to them.


    She lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside. The southern markets were very different from the Huan Yue Country''s. The way those small stalls sold their goods and drank to their customers was very similar to what was passed down in the modern era.


    She decided that this had something to do with the Southern Ancestor and the Queen.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, do you think that the Huan Yue Country has become a big trading country?"


    In the business world, Hibiscus fragrans didn''t have much of a brain.


    However, she had watched too much on television. She remembered some of it. At the very least, she would be able to settle accounts and trade with them. It would be much more avant-garde compared to these people.


    "It''s good that you have maintained your current condition. I do not wish for you to get tired."


    Bai Zhan Ke seemed to have guessed what Hua Mujiao wanted to do, and immediately interrupted her train of thought.


    The wagon stopped at a restaurant.


    Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke got off the carriage and walked into the restaurant.


    "Are you still a scholar? Do you even know how to settle accounts?" "It seems like it''s all a mess. Alright, you don''t have to do this work anymore. I can''t afford to hire an idle person like you."


    In front of the counter, the owner of the restaurant was shouting at a man who looked like a scholar.


    "Boss, this is the multiplication and elimination algorithm passed down from our ancestors. How could it be wrong?"


    Add, subtract, multiply, divide?


    Hua Mujiao originally did not want to meddle in other people''s business, but hearing the scholar''s words, she stepped forward.


    After taking the account book, Hua Mu Jin scanned through it, then chuckled and shook his head, before putting the account book down.


    "Miss, you ¡­"


    "I''m sorry, but she is just curious. Please continue."


    Seeing this, Shangguan Yi pulled Hua Mujiao upstairs.


    "Why are you suddenly in the mood? What are you blindly meddling in the shop for?"


    Hua Mujiao cast a sidelong glance at Shangguan Yi before ignoring him.


    She had seen the account book. Even though it was calculated using multiplication, it was almost completely wrong. No wonder the boss fired him.


    She stepped forward and asked Bai Zhan Ke, "What are we doing in the restaurant?"


    "Meet someone."


    Meet someone?


    In the Southern Kingdom, did Bai Zhan Ke have any acquaintances?


    As they were walking, they stopped outside a private room.


    Nan Ge stepped forward and opened the door to the private box.


    When he walked into the box, the person sitting at the table inside was precisely the man that Hua Mujiao had met in the hall today, the First Prince of the Southern Kingdom.


    "The emperor came on time, but why did he bring the empress with him?"


    "Why not?"


    He went up and sat down, and his eyes met the gaze of the first prince, which was a little cold.


    "I''m fine, after all, I''m just a businessman right now. "However, if the emperor isn''t afraid that this will involve the Empress, then so be it."

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    Frowning, Hua Mujie really wanted to know what the two of them wanted to talk about when they met.


    However, according to the first prince, he didn''t want her to stay here.


    "Shangguan Yi, take her to see the sea."


    "I''m not going!"


    As soon as Bai Zhan Yun finished his sentence, Hua Mujiao resolutely replied with two words:


    "Jin''er, be good."


    Staring angrily at Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart.


    She had said that she wanted to see the sea, but she wanted to see it with the white girl in order to make sense.


    However, he had made Shangguan Yi accompany her to see the sea, which made her even more unhappy.


    "What do you want to talk about that I can''t? Can''t you just let me go down there and sit down? Is it really that troublesome to force me to go to the seaside? "


    Hua Mujie suddenly flew into a rage, and Bai Zhan Ke''s face sank.


    The First Prince who was sitting across from her, upon seeing her angry look, was stunned for a moment before smiling.


    "Empress, don''t blame yourself. If Empress wants to stay, she can. It''s not a conversation you can''t bear to hear, it''s just a trivial matter."


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the first prince, not giving him a good look.


    "You guys talk, I''ll eat without my ears."


    With that, she picked up the pastries on the table and began to eat.


    Looking at her, the smile on the prince''s face grew even wider.


    "Eat slowly, don''t choke."


    Flower hibiscus, the appearance of eating, is a white war worry.


    He poured a cup of tea and passed it to her. Hua Mujie glanced at it, but didn''t pick it up. She picked up the teapot, poured a cup, and drank it.


    "Looking at the emperor and the Empress, I do recall when my father and mother were young and how much they loved each other."


    "Who dotes on him? Shangguan Yi, let''s go. Look at the sea!"


    With that, Hua Mujiao stood up and walked out.


    Shangguan Yi shook her head helplessly and followed him out.


    "Luochen, follow me."


    "Yes, Mistress."


    Following that, Luo Chen also followed and walked out.


    Within the private room, only the first prince Bai Zhan Ke and the other two remained.


    "Tomorrow, the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom will arrive. The emperor has once been a protector of the Skylaurel Kingdom, so I believe that according to his domineering nature, he will definitely come looking for you. If the emperor really wants to start a war between the two kingdoms, this national code is a good opportunity."


    The first prince leisurely said as he accepted the tea.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes grew dark, his expression somber.


    "I''m not looking for you to talk about this."


    Hearing this, the first prince put down the tea in his hand and smiled.


    "Your Majesty should know that I''m only a merchant right now. I''ve long since stopped asking about matters regarding the court and the government. Even if you want my help, I have the heart but no strength. it would be much more useful to look for the crown prince than looking for me. "


    On the other side, Hua Mu Jin angrily walked out of the restaurant. Although she wanted to see the sea, she didn''t know which way to go.


    Outside the restaurant, she stopped.


    Seeing her pause, Shangguan Yi smiled. "What, you''re not going to look at the sea?"


    "Look, why aren''t you looking? The Human Emperor has already ordered me to look. If I don''t go, isn''t it disrespectful to refuse an edict?"


    Hua Mujiao''s words made Shangguan Yi laugh.


    "Then what are you stopping for?"


    Hua Mujiao rolled her eyes at Shangguan Yi and snapped, "Even if I want to see the sea, I have to know which way to go. Do you think I''m from the Southern Kingdom? You know the way!"


    Shangguan Yi had thought that something was wrong with her, that she didn''t know the way.


    Then, he turned to Luo Chen and said, "Bring the horse carriage here and ride on it."


    Luo Chen nodded and walked towards the north.


    Hua Mujiao turned to look at the restaurant behind her and bit her lips.


    When Luo Chen drove the carriage over, they got on the horses.


    "They''re talking about government affairs, so don''t be angry with me. I''m not the emperor, so I won''t feel bad, and I won''t coax you. What''s the point of you making such a scene?"


    Hua Mujiao looked at Shangguan Yi and smirked coldly.


    "Aren''t you his right-hand man? Even though he couldn''t see that I was angry, you can see that. Giving you face, isn''t that the same as giving him face? What''s more, if I displease you, wouldn''t you complain to him? "


    Shaking his head and chuckling, Shangguan Yi felt helpless towards Hua Mujie.


    "You little girl, it''s really surprising that you could think of such a thing." I''m your brother, alright? Can''t we just pinch each other and coexist peacefully? "


    "There is indeed such a thing as peaceful coexistence, but that still depends on whether you''re willing or not, don''t you think so, bro ¡­"


    When Hua Mu Jin called out "Big Brother," Shangguan Yi felt goosebumps all over his body.


    The sound was so soft that it was almost oiling.


    "Come on, don''t scream. My whole body feels uncomfortable listening to you. I think it''s better to go to the sea."


    The seas of the Southern Kingdom were not as good as Hibiscus vulgaris had imagined.


    There were cliffs everywhere, not even a beach.


    She took her disappointment back to the restaurant, and when they had finished talking about Bai Zhan and the others, she went back to the palace.


    In the royal study.


    "Is Xuan Li really saying that she has the shadow of Mo Qingcheng on her body?"


    Behind the table, the King put away the imperial report and asked the Crown Prince who was standing in front of him.


    The Crown Prince nodded his head and replied, "Royal brother did indeed say so. He also said that her face was not a disguise technique."


    "What about the Forging Workshop?"


    At this moment, the Crown Prince took out a hairpin and placed it on the table.


    "Royal Father, the Jade Artifact Master who crafted this hairpin said that this hairpin was indeed made by him, and that it could not be fake. "From the looks of it, this Empress really is the imperial sister''s daughter."


    He picked up the hairpin, but there was no happiness on his face.


    He looked at the hairpin in his hand and sighed.


    The Crown Prince was puzzled and asked, "She is my royal sister''s daughter, so she should be happy about it. Royal father, why do you frown?"


    The king pursed his lips, revealing a bitter smile.


    "She is Qingcheng''s child, and is extremely happy when she is alone. But this way, it is certain that Qingcheng has already passed away. Your mother had always hated her to the end of that year, but what she didn''t know was that she had no choice but to marry Qingcheng."


    The crown prince knew what the king was saying.


    However, he could not say much and could only advise, "Royal father, please do not worry about this matter. Although royal sister has passed away, she has left behind a child. "After a while, I will inform Mother that I will also find a time for her to go and accompany Mother. Perhaps Mother will give some face to the fact that she is my royal sister''s daughter, so I will no longer be angry with Father."


    "Then let''s do it."


    "Yes, your son shall take his leave."


    When he returned to the palace, Hibiscus had dinner and was sitting in the pavilion to enjoy the cool air. Because she had lost her temper with Bai Zhan Ke, she drove him directly to Shangguan Yi''s room to sleep.


    Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, had come to complain to him.


    "I''ll tell you what''s on your mind. You know ¡­" Shangguan Yi shut his mouth again as soon as he opened it.


    Then, he changed his tone and said, "He''s your husband, why did you send him to my house? No matter how tolerant and magnanimous a person is, there is no one like you. Aren''t you afraid that this general will eat him? "


    Looking at Shangguan Yi''s appearance, Hua Mujiao felt very amused.


    She waved the fan in her hand and sat down gracefully.


    "Eat, I didn''t say I won''t let you eat it. As long as you can eat it, don''t be afraid of being choked to death by him. I would be happy to see him eaten by you."


    "You ¡­"


    Shangguan Yi puffed his nose and glared at him. He shook his sleeves and sat down.


    "How could I dare to eat him? With just a slight movement, he would probably cut me down. Anyway, I don''t care, don''t let him sleep at my place, I don''t want to be scared all night, what if I don''t see the sun tomorrow, you''ll pay for my life? "


    Shrugging his shoulders, Hibiscus inflorescens actually met Shangguan Yi tonight.


    She had thought that sleeping in Shangguan Yi''s room wasn''t a big deal, but now that he complained, she really wanted to see how Shangguan Yi would look like when they slept together.


    "If you don''t want to, get someone to clean up a new room. Or, send him to Falling Dust ¡­ Nan Ge''s place. That''s fine too. Why do I have to make him go back to mine?"


    Hearing these words, Shangguan Yi glared at Hua Mu Jin.


    "You already said he''s the emperor, how can I chase him away? "He''s lying on my bed, leisurely reading a book. Forging an ingot doesn''t mean that he intends to leave. I say, aren''t you trying to harm me?"


    "No, I can''t afford a hat like that. It''s getting late, so I should rest. General Shangguan, take your time. "


    With that, Hua Mujiao stood up, waving her fan. She looked at Shangguan Yi, a troubled expression on her face, and smiled while covering her face.


    Just as he walked out of the pavilion, a court lady walked over and respectfully said, "Empress, His Highness the Crown Prince wishes to see you."


    Crown Prince?


    "It''s already so late. Why is the crown prince looking for me?"


    Men and women shouldn''t be too intimate with each other, so he had to pay attention to this flower, hibiscus.


    At this late hour, if the crown prince had nothing important to do with her, she felt that there was no need to see him.


    "The Crown Prince said that he has something important to return to you."


    Important things?


    Hua Mujiao thought back to last night in the great hall, when the Southern King had not returned his hairpin.


    "Let the crown prince in."


    "Yes."


    "What are you still standing here for? Why aren''t you going back to your room? It''s a bit cold now, so I''m afraid that the two of them will catch a cold by covering the same bed. I''ll personally deliver the bed to you later."


    Staring at Hua Mujiao angrily, Shangguan Yi couldn''t wait to strangle her to death.


    "You clearly said that you wanted to come watch this show, right? And you''re even giving me the bedding. If it was anyone else, I would have strangled her to death!"


    Finished speaking, Shangguan Yi returned to her room furiously.


    "Empress, I came down to return your hairpin. I forgot to give it to you yesterday. Father just remembered and made sure that it was returned to the Empress in time."


    Taking the hairpin from the crown prince, Hua Mujiao took a look and then handed it to the bamboo. There were no problems.


    "I''m really sorry for troubling Your Highness. It''s getting late, so I won''t be sending you off."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin blessed herself and turned to enter the palace.


    "Empress, please wait."


    "Is there anything else, Your Highness?"


    The Crown Prince was embarrassed.


    After a long while, he said, "To tell you the truth, after yesterday''s banquet, Imperial Mother''s body felt unwell. The Empress is the imperial sister''s daughter, and Your Highness has a presumptuous request. I beg Your Highness to agree."

 C143

    Even though he already knew that Hua Mujiao was his royal sister''s daughter, her current identity as the concubine of the Huan Yue country''s emperor was the least he could do to treat her with respect.


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin slightly creased her brows.


    "The crown prince wants me to accompany the queen?"


    The Crown Prince smiled and nodded his head, saying, "The Empress is indeed wise. Before Your Highness could even say it, the Empress had already guessed it. "Imperial Mother misses Imperial Sister''s illness. If the Empress is willing to accompany her, I think she will definitely be better by more than half."


    Last night at the banquet, I could see that the queen really loved the Princess who had disappeared for twenty years.


    Even Hua Mujiao was infected by her emotions when she saw this.


    "Prince, you have spoken so respectfully. If I refuse, won''t I be giving you too little face? "I will go tomorrow morning. If there is nothing else, please go back, Crown Prince."


    "Then I''ll be troubling you. Goodbye."


    As she watched the crown prince leave, Hua Mujiao thought of Shangguan Yi.


    The corners of her mouth curled up into a charming smile.


    He turned around and instructed Green Bamboo, "Go, get a blanket. I''m going to deliver it to His Majesty and General Shangguan."


    "Yes, Empress."


    Holding the blanket, Hua Mujiao pushed open the door to Shangguan Yi''s room.


    When she saw the scene inside the house, her eyes and mouth opened wide as she froze in place.


    Inside the house, Shangguan Yi lay on the bed, his body covered in white dust.


    The two''s posture was extremely ambiguous. Hua Mujiao''s mind filled with the image of the two of them being young and unsuitable for each other as her eyes glowed with the light of a rotten girl.


    "Erm, sorry for bothering you. You guys continue. I didn''t see anything. Continue. Continue."


    With that, she turned to leave.


    "Halt!"


    Behind him came Bai Zhan Ke''s low voice.


    Hibiscus vulgaris withdrew her foot, rolled her eyes, and turned around with a grin on her face.


    "Does the emperor have anything to tell chenqie?"


    "Come here."


    The low and deep voice sounded once more.


    Hua Mujiao looked at Shangguan Yi, who was lying on the ground, and walked over after a moment''s hesitation.


    However, Shangguan Yi remained silent, which puzzled Hua Mujiao.


    She asked, "Did you touch his acupoints?"


    Bai Zhan nodded, lifting Shangguan Yi''s arm up and then lifting his sleeve. An extremely dark meridian on Shangguan Yi''s arm was impressively reflected in Hua Mu Jin''s eyes.


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao worriedly asked, "What happened to him?"


    "Poisoned."


    Poisoned?


    Hua Mu Jin was a little flustered and didn''t know what to do for a moment.


    "When was he poisoned? Then do you know what poison it is? Can it be cured? "


    At the same time as she was worried about Shangguan Yi, Hua Mujie was also somewhat angry.


    In the past few days, Shangguan Yi had not shown any signs of abnormality. Who would have thought that he would have been poisoned?


    "It''s a type of slow poison. He forced some of the poison out himself, so tell Luo Chen to get some clean cold water. If he doesn''t force the poison out now, it will corrode his internal organs."


    Turning around, Hua Mu Jin walked out of the room and instructed Luo Chen, who was waiting outside.


    Then, he returned to his room.


    Looking at the motionless Shangguan Yi, he felt angry.


    "Unseal his acupoints!"


    Looking at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan undid Shangguan Yi''s acupoints.


    "I already said that I''m fine now. I can force the poison out myself, but you ¡­"


    "BOOM!"


    The acupoints on his body were opened, Shangguan Yi had just sat up, Hua Mu Jin raised her palm and struck the top of his head before he could finish his sentence.


    "Hiss ¡­ You, have gone mad ¡­"


    Shangguan Yi was about to open his mouth to curse, but when he saw Hua Mujiao''s expression, he shut his mouth.


    "Shangguan Yi, is that paste in your head?" "You haven''t said a word about the poison, do you think you''ve lived too long or what? If you don''t find out by chance that you didn''t force the poison out of your body, do you know that you''ll die!"


    Hua Mujiao was infuriated. If she didn''t scold Shangguan Yi, it would be difficult for her to suppress her anger.


    She really didn''t know what Shangguan Yi was thinking. How could she hide poison from him?


    What if the poison invaded his heart? He ¡­


    "This general doesn''t have any ¡­"


    "Shut up! Did I let you speak? I really don''t know what''s on your mind. If you want to die, tell me, I''ll grant you your wish and give you a bit of pain. You don''t even need to be tortured by this poison! "


    Looking at Hua Mujiao''s angry expression, Shangguan Yi didn''t feel angry. Instead, she felt a sense of warmth.


    Ripples appeared on his heart.


    "When was he poisoned?"


    After she finished cursing, the anger in Hua Mujiao''s heart could be considered to have abated a bit.


    Looking at Shangguan Yi who dared not retort, Bai Zhan Ke''s lips curled into a smile.


    "The day of the assassination."


    "You, you ¡­"


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s words, Hua Mujiao grew even angrier.


    After being poisoned for six days, he actually didn''t mention a single word. Furthermore, he still had a normal appearance in front of them.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, when you expel the poison from his body, don''t be soft-hearted, whatever method you use to expel the poison will hurt him the most, just use whatever method I use. If you don''t give him some memory, he won''t know that he made a mistake!"


    With that, Hua Mu Jin turned around and left in a rage.


    Coincidentally, Luo Chen walked in with the water.


    "Empress, what''s wrong?" Why is your subordinate looking at her with such anger? "


    "Pour the water into the tub."


    Without answering Luo Chen, Bai Zhan Ke ordered.


    Receiving his orders, Luo Chen walked to the back of the screen and poured the water into the bath barrel.


    "Cough, your majesty, what she just said were all words out of anger. You won''t take it seriously, will you?"


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhan Ke, a smirk on her face.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at him with the corner of his mouth slightly raised.


    "We naturally have to listen to Jin''er''s words. I shall do whatever she says! "


    Watching the two of them talking, Luo Chen was stupefied.


    "You can''t be? You are the emperor of a country, how can you listen to a woman? Take out your imposing aura and dignity as if she had never been here before, alright? "


    He got up and said the two words in a soft voice.


    "No way!"


    There were many ways to expel poison using inner force.


    Some methods could instantly expel the poison from a person''s body without any pain.


    However, there were other methods that could make a person feel excruciating pain during the process of expelling the poison. It was as if there were tens of millions of worms crawling within their body, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.


    Bai Zhan Ke used the latter method to expel the poison for Shangguan Yi.


    Luo Chen looked at Shangguan Yi, who was sitting in the bathtub with her upper body naked and her forehead covered in sweat and her face pale, and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.


    Bai Zhan Ke retracted his hand from Shangguan Yi''s back, only to see her cough out a mouthful of black blood. She seemed to have lost all her strength as she lay prone on the bath barrel.


    "When was General Shangguan poisoned?"


    Shangguan Yi raised her eyes weakly and looked at Luo Chen, her lips twitching.


    "The thing is, no, it''s not important. The important thing is that from now on, you must not offend any woman, especially your master''s woman. This is my advice to you."


    Luo Chen was confused and at a loss.


    "Luochen, look at him."


    Shangguan Yi had used up a lot of his internal energy to expel the poison, and he looked rather weak.


    "Yes, Mistress."


    After giving Luo Chen his instructions, Bai Zhan Ke left the room.


    Luo Chen looked at Shangguan Yi still lying on the bath barrel and asked, "General, why didn''t you tell Master that you were poisoned?"


    Shangguan Yi shot a quick glance at Luo Chen, helplessness flashing across her eyes.


    Then, he said, "Do you think this general is willing to accept this? If the imperial physician who accompanied them dies, this general is afraid that your master will be worried. Furthermore, this is the Southern Kingdom, so if people find out that a general of a country was poisoned, wouldn''t that be embarrassing for the Huan Yue country? "


    After expelling the poison from Shangguan Yi, Bai Zhan returned to his bedroom.


    The next day.


    Hua Mu Jin got up early, washed up and ate breakfast, then went to the East Palace, the palace where the Southern King lived.


    In the chaise longue, the queen was lying on her back, her face haggard.


    She waved towards Hua Mujiao, "Little girl, come here. Let me have a good look at you."


    Hua Mujie pursed his lips and walked over.


    The queen took her hand, tears in her eyes.


    "Little girl, have you suffered any grievances while you were in the Country of Huan Yue all these years?"


    Feeling the warmth from the queen''s palm, Hua Mujie shook her head.


    She was not used to the queen''s kindness.


    It''s good that you didn''t suffer any grievances. That girl Qingcheng has always been stubborn since childhood. Back then, the king insisted on recruiting a prince consort for her, but she disagreed and left the palace in a fit of anger. In the past twenty years, I''ve thought about her for a long time, but I don''t know how she lived after leaving the palace.


    After that, she spoke of her longing for Hua Qingcheng. As she listened, Hua Mu Jin''s heart was filled with dissatisfaction.


    If she told the queen that her mother had been killed, wouldn''t she faint from anger?


    "Esteemed queen, I ¡­"


    "Little girl, are you calling me by that name to scold me for Qingcheng? Could it be that she, too, blamed me for not being able to stop the matter of the king seeking a prince consort for her? But, she should know about this, the king is also forced to do so due to helplessness. "


    When the queen heard the hibiscus, a tear rolled down her cheek.


    Forced to do so?


    Hua Mujie guessed that it might be some kind of political marriage?


    Or it could be the marriage alliance between the two countries.


    "Your Highness, you are overthinking things. I have never seen Mother before, so I naturally do not know what Mother is thinking. But I don''t think Mother would blame you. "


    The queen''s hand, which was holding hibiscus, trembled, and a wry smile rose at the corners of her mouth.


    "That girl Qingcheng, has always been kind to me from the bottom of her heart. Even if she doesn''t blame me, I blame myself instead."


    To persuade others, Hibiscus vulgaris was not good at it.


    Hearing the queen reproach herself with every word, Hua Mu Jin felt a little helpless and didn''t know how to start persuading her.


    "Little girl, don''t call me queen. You are Qingcheng''s daughter, so you are my granddaughter. From now on, you will call me grandma Huang, okay?"


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mujie saw the look of anticipation in the queen''s eyes.


    Logically speaking, she should have called her grandma the Queen, but this change made her feel a bit uncomfortable.


    However, she couldn''t bear to break the queen''s expectations.


    In the end, she nodded and replied, "Okay, from now on, I''ll call you grandma Huang."


    In an instant, the queen''s face lit up.


    "Hey, hey ¡­"

 C144

    The queen''s spirit seemed to have improved a lot after hearing Hibiscus Blossom''s voice.


    The queen pulled Hibiscus''s hand and pulled her to sit beside her, but her hands refused to let go of hibiscus.


    "Little girl, I have never left the Southern Kingdom. Tell me about the interesting things that happened in Huan Yue Country, okay?"


    "Eh, good ¡­"


    All morning, Hibiscus Blossom stayed in the East Palace.


    She told the queen many interesting stories, but they weren''t all about her in Huan Yue Country, but more about her modern life.


    When it was time for lunch, the queen wanted to pull the flower hibiscus together, but the flower hibiscus found a reason to shirk.


    He could not bear to leave the East Palace and return to the West Palace, but he did not see any sign of the Battle of White.


    She always felt that ever since she came to the Southern Kingdom, Bai Zhan Ke had been very busy.


    But she had no idea what he was up to.


    "What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed in it?"


    Shangguan Yi''s voice came from the side.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head and looked at him, and said unhappily: "Did the sun rise from the west today? If you aren''t going to befriend those ministers, why are you still staying in the Western Palace? "


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi rolled her eyes at Hua Mujiao, then walked to her side and sat down.


    "You still have the nerve to say that your obedient, good husband last night had tormented me half to death. Even I feel my bones go soft today. How can I get on good terms with the minister?"


    "Serves you right. You asked for it."


    Shangguan Yi didn''t have to say anything, but as soon as he said it, Hua Mujiao remembered that he had hidden the matter of the poison from him, and the anger in her heart began to rise.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s anger, Shangguan Yi smiled guiltily.


    "Alright, why are you still angry? Knowing that you care about this general, I will not hide it from you next time, okay? "


    Glancing at Shangguan Yi, Hua Mujiao said in a low voice, "Do you want another one?"


    Shangguan Yi was humiliated. He knew that since Hua Mujie was angry, anything he said could annoy her.


    He didn''t want to say anything.


    "Where''s Bai Zhan Ke? Where did he go?"


    "What else can he do? He''s obviously here to negotiate government." Otherwise, why do you think we have to rush to the Southern Kingdom a few days before the National Grimoire? "


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s words, Hua Mujiao didn''t ask any further questions.


    There were still three days until the Southern Kingdom''s national code.


    She didn''t want to know what it was she wanted to know. She didn''t want to know.


    But...


    "Forget it, I''m tired. I''ll go back to my room and take an afternoon nap."


    It was said that pregnant women were the most prone to lethargy. This saying was indeed true.


    Hua Mu Jin returned to the palace and fell asleep after a while.


    When he came back, seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he covered her with a blanket, leaned over and kissed her lightly on the forehead before leaving again.


    "It''s only a matter of time before the battle between the Huan Yue Country and the Heavenly Light Nation begins. "The king of the Skylaurel Kingdom has spied on the entire Huan Yue country for a long time. We must defeat the spirit of the Skylaurel Kingdom before the empress dowager collaborates with them."


    Inside the room, Shangguan Yi and Bai Zhan Ke were sitting at the table, both of them looking solemn.


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhan and said, "In the past few days, you''ve been talking with the King of the South, did he say anything?"


    Bai Zhan Ke shook his head.


    "It is vague and is intended to be neutral. However, I''ve learned a few things from Mu Xuanyin. "


    "The first prince?"


    Mu Xuanli was the first prince of the southern nation.


    Bai Zhan Ke nodded and continued: "The previous generation of the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom had signed a good treaty with the previous generation of the Emperor of the State of Tianzhao. There is a clause in the treaty that states that his country is in trouble, and the Southern Kingdom will do its utmost to help."


    In that instant, Shangguan Yi frowned.


    "Does that mean if the Huan Yue country and the Heavenly Light Empire start a war, the Southern Kingdom will definitely help them? After all, the Southern Kingdom is on good terms with the other nations. If the Southern Kingdom were to help us, the other nations would do everything they can to curry favor with us. Wouldn''t we be in a dilemma then? "


    "You could say that."


    On the other side, a figure in white appeared beside Hua Mujiao''s bed.


    Because she was fast asleep, Hua Mu Jin didn''t notice it at all.


    The white robed figure tapped the sleeping Hua Mu Jin twice, and then picked her up before disappearing from the hall.


    When Hua Mujiao opened her eyes, what she saw was not the roof of the hall, but the vast blue sky.


    Suddenly, she sat up.


    "You''re awake?"


    A familiar voice sounded from behind him.


    Hua Mujiao stood up and turned around to look at the man in white, his eyes filled with anger.


    "Nanyu, why did you kidnap me here?"


    At this moment, beside Hua Mujiao was a lush green grassland. In the distance, it was surrounded by cliffs on the left. Below the cliff on the left was a small stream, and on the cliff, there was even a small waterfall.


    This place looked no different from a paradise.


    "Seizure? Do you think that this Pavilion Master brought you out to capture you? "


    Frowning, Hua Mujie''s expression turned slightly unhappy.


    "Then tell me, why did you bring me here?"


    Nanyu smiled, looked around at the scenery, and then asked: "Don''t you feel that this place is very beautiful, and suits you very well?"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to move south of the island, but she did like the scenery here.


    "Nanyu, I want to ask you, did you secretly kill off all the assassins from the Five Elements Palace? So, after the assassination, until we arrived at the Southern Kingdom''s palace, you have been protecting us in the dark the entire time? "


    "You?"


    Nanyu sneered, then walked up to stand in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    "From start to finish, you''re the only one I''ve been protecting. As for them, they''ve been relying on your blessing to keep their lives."


    After saying that, Nanyu stretched out her hand and lifted up Hua Mu Jin''s lower jaw.


    "Is this Pavilion Master moved to hug you so much for your safety? If you truly wish to repay me with your body, this Pavilion Master will not reject you. "


    Opening the South Island''s hand, Hua Mu Jin took it as a joke.


    "Even so, I still have to thank you."


    Nanyu raised her eyebrows, a smile appearing at the corners of her eyes.


    "Thank you. It''s not something that can be expressed with words. You have to prove it with actions."


    "Then, what do you want me to do?"


    Heart, the flower hibiscus is really very grateful to the south.


    If it wasn''t for him, he would have already died.


    "Remember that on the day that I saved you, you said that as long as I save the emperor of Huan Yue, you would promise me anything." This Pavilion Master has taken the risk to bring you out of the palace. What do you think this Pavilion Master will make you do? "


    After saying that, a cunning look flashed across Nan Yu''s eyes.


    The vigilant Wang Mu Jin took two steps back and shook his head.


    "Don''t play dumb, just say it."


    Although Hua Mujie had agreed at the time due to an emergency, she couldn''t deny her agreement.


    Seeing the vigilant look on Hua Mu Jin''s face, the smile on Nan Yu''s face became even wider.


    He raised his eyebrows, and approached Hua Mu Jin step by step.


    As for Hua Mujiao, she retreated step by step, maintaining a distance with him.


    "Since it''s a promise from you, how can you be afraid at this moment?"


    "I-Who said I was scared? Quickly tell me, what do you want me to do? If you don''t tell me, then I must go back to the palace."


    Suddenly, Nanyu moved forward in a flash, and wrapped her arms around Hua Mu Jin''s slender waist.


    "I spent a lot of effort to get you out. Do you think you can go back so easily?"


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao wanted to leave the South Island''s embrace, but when she tried her best, she saw that Nanyu''s face was ugly, and her expression was painful.


    "What''s wrong with you? Is he injured? "


    "For you to be concerned about this Pavilion Master means that you have this Pavilion Master in your heart, right?"


    Without replying to Hibiscus vulgaris, Nanyu asked her.


    Seeing that Nanyu''s face had returned to normal, Hua Mujiao glanced at him.


    "Nanyu, let go of me!"


    Hua Mu Jin struggled, but Nanyu loosened her grip.


    He smiled at her and said, "Stay here with me for two days. Consider it the promise you made to me that day."


    Two days?


    Hua Mu Jin''s face showed difficulty, but there was also reluctance on it.


    "What? You''re not willing? Or do you not want to keep your promise? "


    "Nantan, not me ¡­"


    "Puff ¡­"


    However, just as Hua Mujiao was about to say something, Nanyu suddenly covered her mouth, and from the gaps of her fingers, a drop of blood fell onto the grass.


    Hua Mu Jin panicked a little and stepped forward.


    "Are you hurt? Why would they vomit blood? "


    Nan Yu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled.


    "It''s fine, I won''t die for now."


    In Hua Mu Jin''s heart, she started to blame herself.


    "You''re already vomiting blood, why are you saying that you''re fine? "Come, I''ll take you to see a doctor."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin pulled Nan Yu''s wrist, trying to drag him to the doctor.


    "Don''t waste your energy. No one can save me from this kind of injury."


    "If you don''t go to find a doctor, how do you know that you won''t be saved? "Where are you hurt?"


    Seeing that Nanyu didn''t seem to care at all, Hua Mujiao was extremely anxious.


    However, she had no intention of going to the Southern Sea Region to look for a doctor.


    "Do you still remember what the imperial physician told you the day you saved me?"


    Hua Mujiao nodded as she recalled what the imperial physician had said that day.


    She remembered that the Imperial Physician had said that there was an indescribable aura in Nanyu''s body, but the Imperial Physician was unsure as to what that aura was.


    "That''s not Qi, it''s a Gu worm, the most vicious Gu worm in the world. It can cure the host''s injuries and increase one''s power. But at the same time, it feeds on the host''s blood until the blood in the host''s body is sucked dry. "


    After Nanyu finished her sentence, Hua Mu Jin was completely shocked.


    She did not understand Gu worms.


    But she knew the language of the South Island.


    "Are you crazy? How can you let these Gu worms stay in your body? Just to increase my power? "


    To be able to increase a person''s cultivation and even heal a wound, Hua Mujie''s first thought was that someone else didn''t get into his body, but rather, he, himself, was keeping this Gu worm in his body.


    The corner of Nan Yu''s mouth showed a bitter smile.


    Reaching out, he pulled Hua Mujie over and hugged her tightly.


    "The Rebirth Pavilion is the life and blood of my foster father. Even if Nan Ge betrayed my foster father and left, I can''t leave the south island, and I can''t let him be destroyed by me. Do you understand?"


    Narrowing her eyes, Hibiscus vulgaris this time did not break away from the embrace of the south island.


    She clasped her hands together and let out a deep breath.


    "I don''t understand. I only know that a person''s life is more important than anything else. If the Rebirth Pavilion is no more, then we can create more. But if we lose our lives, then everything is gone. "

 C145

    In the eyes of the ancients, perhaps there were some things that were more important than one''s life.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t think so, because a person''s life only happened once.


    "Then are you willing to accompany me here peacefully for two days at the end of my life?"


    In his heart, Flower Hibiscus was actually unwilling.


    But it was a fact that Nantan had saved them.


    It was also a fact that she had agreed to his request.


    "Okay, I can stay with you, but you have to let me send a message to Bai Zhan Ke to let him know that I''m safe."


    Releasing the flower hibiscus, Nanyu nodded.


    "Alright, do you see that little thatched cottage over there? There''s ink and paper inside. Write a letter, and I''ll send someone to deliver it to him. "


    When Hua Mujiao finished writing the letter, Nanyu handed the letter over to her men, but when he handed the letter over to his men, he also said: Burn the letter.


    In the Southern Kingdom''s palace.


    "Why are you looking at the Empress?" Don''t you know where she went? "


    Green Bamboo was kneeling on the ground, crying.


    "This servant, this servant only saw that the Empress was sleeping soundly, so I thought of getting the Empress some pastries. I was afraid that the Empress would be hungry after waking up, but I didn''t expect that within the time it took for a cup of tea to boil, the Empress would already be gone ¡­"


    Behind the table, Bai Zhan Ke''s face was dark and his body was emitting an ice-cold aura. His pair of black eyes seemed to be bottomless abyss, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking.


    "Luo Chen, Nan Ge, I don''t care what method you use, even if you have to turn the Southern Kingdom upside down, you must find Jin''er! If anything happens to her, you guys come and meet her head! "


    "Yes, Master!"


    Nan Ge and Luo Chen accepted the order and retreated.


    He turned to look at Shangguan Yi.


    "Shangguan Yi, go see Mu Xuanli and tell him that no matter what he wants, as long as he can help me find Jin''er, I''ll give him everything I have!"


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhan Ke, worry written all over her face.


    He knew that while Bai Zhan Ke looked calm on the surface, that was not the case.


    "I feel that this matter can be told to the Southern King. After all, they did not meet them in their palace, and even if it was for the sake of the relationship between the two countries, they would send people to explore every corner of the Southern Kingdom. Furthermore, Hua Mu Jin is Princess Nan Gong''s daughter. "


    "What did I say? Did you not hear me?"


    Shangguan Yi jumped in fright at Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice, then sighed and left the room as well.


    Very quickly, news of the disappearance of Hibiscus vulgaris reached the ears of the Southern King and his wife, as well as the Crown Prince.


    "Your Majesty, the little girl has gone missing. Is this true?"


    In the royal study, the Southern King was currently discussing matters with the crown prince. Zhang mama held onto the queen as she rushed out, worry written all over her face.


    "Muhou, you''re not feeling well and can''t walk. Why are you here?"


    At the sight of the queen, the prince went to support her and sat down on a chair.


    "I ask you, that girl Hua Mujiao, has she really gone missing?"


    The Crown Prince looked troubled. He looked at the king behind the table and nodded his head.


    "Since the girl is missing, then why are you still standing here? Why aren''t you quickly sending people to look for her?" She disappeared from the palace. Send someone to ask if any guards had seen her. Also, let''s go ask the guards at the palace gate if they saw her leave the palace. "


    "Queen, this matter must be considered carefully. It is not something that can be found easily."


    As the queen commanded the crown prince, the king finally spoke.


    Turning her head, the queen had a gentle smile on her face as she looked at the king behind the table.


    "Considering for a long time? Chenqie remembered that after Qingcheng left the palace, you also said the same thing. In the end, not even the slightest bit of information about Qingcheng was found. "


    Clearly, the Queen''s words were aimed at the King of the South.


    The crown prince stroked the queen''s back and advised, "Imperial Mother, Imperial Father was right. Please don''t worry, she is still the concubine of the Moon Emperor, and she did not meet him in the palace. Even if you did not tell her, Royal Father would have sent people to look for her."


    Reaching out her hand, the queen opened the crown prince''s hand that was on her back.


    She looked at him in disappointment, her voice choked with sobs.


    "Yuze, she''s your royal sister''s daughter. Now that she''s gone, how can I not be anxious? I have waited for twenty years for Qingcheng to return. But now, she is no longer here, and her child is still here ¡­ Did you just force me to look on helplessly as Qingcheng''s daughter disappeared without a trace? "


    The queen''s obsession with her daughter was very deep.


    This was something that everyone in the Southern Kingdom knew.


    Although she did not look forward to her daughter''s return, she looked forward to her daughter''s daughter. The love between her daughter and Hua Mu Jin shifted onto their body.


    "Imperial Mother didn''t say that he wouldn''t look for her. He only said that he had to first find out who took her away. As long as we find out who took her away, it won''t be so difficult to find her. "


    The Crown Prince was helpless, but he was his mother after all, and he could not show his impatience.


    Yu Ze, you have to find that little girl. If anything happens to her, I will not have the face to see Qingcheng, and I will not have the face to meet the ancestors of the past.


    "Imperial Mother, don''t worry. Your son will definitely find her. Don''t worry, your body won''t be able to handle it."


    All of a sudden, the streets of the Southern Kingdom were covered in portraits of the flower, hibiscus.


    The Imperial Guards of the Imperial Palace were also searching for Hua Mu Jin in every corner of the streets of the Southern Kingdom.


    "What the hell is going on? Why are there so many Imperial Guards? "


    "I heard that the princess has disappeared."


    "Princess? Didn''t Princess Ning An disappear twenty years ago? Why did you suddenly start searching wildly again? "


    On the street, a few commoners were gathered and discussing.


    "It''s not Princess Ning''an. It''s said that she''s Princess Ning''an''s daughter. A few days ago, when the king returned home, he was overjoyed and gave her the title of Princess Chang Le." "Look, it''s all written on the notice."


    "Sigh, the queen is longing for her daughter to become ill. She really couldn''t wait to return to Princess Ning An''s daughter, but unexpectedly, she disappeared again."


    "That''s right, in every generation of the Southern Kingdom, the royal family will only give birth to one princess. Everyone has their treasures, so how could this happen?"


    "It''s quite strange. Ever since the founding of the Southern Kingdom, the royal family has been under a curse. Every generation, there would only be one princess. Tell me, could it be that someone really did place a curse on them?"


    The commoners discussed amongst themselves, but the news of Hua Mujiao''s disappearance was made known to everyone in the Nangong Country.


    All the citizens were aware of the existence of Princess Changle.


    However, no matter how many people looked for her, the entire Southern Kingdom had been thoroughly searched, but there was no news of her.


    The night gradually darkened.


    In the forest outside the capital were the silhouettes of Nan Ge and Luo Chen.


    "Nan Ge, where do you think the Empress will go? It''s like they just disappeared into thin air. There wasn''t even a witness. "


    "If the Empress really did disappear into thin air, neither you nor I can even think about living!"


    Nan Ge and Luo Chen traveled through the forest.


    "Nan Ge, I think that the Empress has been kidnapped. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Empress to leave the palace on her own."


    Nan Ge shot a glance at Luo Chen and said: "Split up. Go over there, I''ll go over here."


    "Hey, you ¡­"


    Just as Luo Chen wanted to say something, Nan Ge''s figure disappeared from his sight.


    After separating from Luo Chen, Nan Ge stopped and landed on a branch.


    Then, with a tap of his feet, he flew to a cliff.


    Looking at the pitch black cliff and the thick fog that shrouded it, Nan Ge paused for a moment, then jumped down.


    "This pavilion master knew that you would definitely find this place."


    As soon as Nan Ge landed on the cliff, a voice came from not too far away.


    He raised his eyes and looked at the person in front of him. "Where is the Empress?"


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, what empathy. You and I are brothers by blood after all. One is to interrogate, and this really makes me disheartened as a younger brother."


    On Nan Yu''s face, there was a sneer.


    Nan Ge took a deep breath and looked at the South Island with his dark eyes.


    "Nanyu, I know that you hate me for leaving the Pavilion of Life, but this has nothing to do with the Empress. If you hate me, then do it at me. Don''t hurt the Empress."


    Hearing this, Nanyu smiled.


    He took a few steps forward and stood across from Nan.


    "I do hate you, but I can''t wait for you to die. However, this pavilion master has no choice but to tell you that she has voluntarily stayed here and that she was not forced by this pavilion master. "


    "Tell me, where is the Empress!"


    He didn''t want to talk to Nan Yu any longer. Nan Ge''s hand was placed on the sword hilt on his waist.


    Nantan looked at his hand and took out his sword.


    "If you beat me, I''ll tell you where she is."


    As soon as Nanyu''s voice fell, he picked up the sword in his hand, and stabbed towards NanGe.


    Nan Ge dodged and his sword missed.


    "I haven''t fought with you in a long time. If you don''t allow me to enjoy myself today, carefully kill her!"


    Hearing the words from the South Island, Nan Ge, who had been holding back everywhere, used all his strength to deal with the South Island.


    For a time, the two fought with great difficulty.


    In the thatched cottage, Hua Mujiao heard the clashing of swords and sabers. She instantly stood up from her stool and ran out.


    When she heard the sound, she saw that Nan Ge had stabbed through the body of the South Island with a sword in his hand.


    "The South Island ¡­!"


    Hua Mu Jin ran up, and Nan Ge took out his sword, heavily falling on the grass.


    "Nanyu, Nanyu, say something, don''t scare me, Nanyu ¡­"


    Nan Ge stood where he was, the sword in his hand trembling uncontrollably. Fresh blood dripped from the blade onto the ground.


    "I ¡­ I''m fine. I had originally agreed that you would accompany me for two days, and that one day hadn''t finished yet. It would seem that you should leave."


    The voice of the south island was very weak.


    Hua Mujie''s eyes were filled with tears. She used both of her hands to press down on the wound, trying to stop the bleeding.


    "Are you stupid? Even if you want to court death, why did you use such a method to kill him? Do you really want to make him feel guilty?" You''ll be fine, you won''t. "


    In Hua Mu Jin''s mind, she thought of the scene where she saved the South Island.


    In the afternoon, in this place that was like a paradise, Nan Yu told her many things about himself. Although she didn''t like listening to them, she quietly listened to them all.


    But she never would have thought that he would choose to use such a method ¡­

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    "You''re crying. This means that in your heart, there is, there is, this Pavilion Master."


    The South Island was lying on the ground. The green grass beneath him had long been dyed red.


    Hua Mu Jin''s cheeks slid across his tears.


    She nodded, "Yes, I have you in my heart, so you can''t die. If you die, then you won''t be in my heart anymore."


    She watched his lips move, but could not hear him.


    "Nantan, Nantan ¡­"


    She whispered his name, but he heard it no longer.


    To the side, the sword in Nan Ge''s hand fell to the ground.


    Tears welled up in his eyes.


    Hua Mujie didn''t scold Nan Ge, she only told him to pick up the south island and go to the tomb that was already prepared for her. She told him to put the south island inside and then bury it with his hands.


    "Nan Ge, do you know that he actually doesn''t hate you?"


    "No," she whispered, and Nango did not answer her, as if she had lost her soul.


    "He said that the Rebirth Pavilion is your home and his home. The reason he risked his life to guard the Pavilion of Rebirth is because he wants you to return one day and reunite with his brothers. He also said that he sent people to kill you because he did not want your foster father to plant Gu worms in your body. "


    The Gu worm in Nanyu''s body, Hua Mu Jin initially thought that he had planted it himself in order to improve his own power.


    "I had originally thought that he brought me out of the palace because he wanted to leave behind some good memories before he died. "But I was wrong. His purpose was to lure you here. I hope that you can end him. I also hope that I can meet you before I die."


    In truth, Hua Mu Jin really didn''t know this person from the Southern Continent.


    She had heard from others that he was a murderous devil.


    "I thought he was trying to make you feel guilty, but now that I think about it, he isn''t. He would rather die in your hands than let the Gu worms suck the blood out of his body. At the very least, dying in your hands will not cause any pain. "


    Hua Mujiao buried the south island, and then followed Nan Ge back to the palace.


    Nan Ge hadn''t said a word since he had killed the south island.


    After returning to the palace, Hua Mujie was surrounded by a crowd of people.


    "Empress, where did you go? You scared this servant to death. This servant even thought ¡­ thought ¡­"


    The crying of the green bamboo gave Hua Mu Jin a headache.


    She frowned, "I''m fine. You can leave."


    When he found out that Hua Mujiao had returned, Bai Zhan Ke had rushed back from some unknown place, and his breath was very restless.


    The moment he saw Hua Mu Jin, he didn''t say anything, only tightly holding her in his arms.


    "Woman, you really don''t let me worry at all. Do you know that I almost went to another country. From now on, you will probably cause people to stare at you at all times without moving their eyes away. "


    Although Shangguan Yi''s words were harsh on Hibiscus vulgaris, he was actually very worried.


    After seeing the flower hibiscus come back, the worry in his heart was finally relieved.


    "Sigh, forget it. I will first go and tell the Southern King that you have found it."


    Seeing the two of them hugging, Shangguan Yi shook her head helplessly and walked out.


    Hua Mujiao buried her head into Bai Zhan Ke''s chest, feeling the aura from his body, her sad heart slightly eased up.


    "I''m tired, I want to sleep."


    "Mm. Alright."


    Although the two of them only had a simple conversation, they understood each other very well in their hearts.


    They didn''t lose each other.


    Bai Zhan Ke carried Hua Mu Jin across his arms and gently placed her on the bed. He sat on the edge of the bed and accompanied her all the way.


    Until Hibiscus Blossom went to sleep, Nan Ge suddenly kneeled on the ground.


    "Mistress, the Empress has disappeared. She is your subordinate''s little brother, Nan Yu. Please punish her!"


    Turning around, Bai Zhan Ke looked at Nan Ge.


    He moved his lips and said, "Your body reeks of blood."


    "Yes."


    Nan Ge''s eyes were somewhat red.


    Anything about him could not escape his eyes.


    "Nan Ge, do you know why I saved you back then?"


    "Subordinate, I don''t know."


    Bai Zhan Ke tweaked the blanket of Hua Mu Jin, leaned over and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead.


    He got up and walked in front of Nan Ge.


    He looked down on him and said, "I don''t care what your previous status was, you only need to remember that you are now my person! Naturally, he had to put his life on the line for me. If I don''t let you die, you can''t die, understand? "


    Nan Ge knelt on the ground and narrowed his eyes.


    After a long while, he finally spoke, "Subordinate understands."


    "Go down, Luo Chen is still searching outside. Go and find him."


    "Yes, Mistress."


    All night long, the white war did not leave the hibiscus flower.


    Until the morning of the next day, when Hua Mu Jin woke up, she saw the rare scene of the white war which was still sleeping beside her.


    She put her head up and touched the tip of his nose with her fingers.


    "Lazy pig, wake up."


    Her voice was so soft that Bai Zhan had no reaction.


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes rolled around as he made a bad idea.


    She got off the bed, took a carton of rouge from the dressing table, and quietly walked to the bedside.


    Then, he opened the rouge box, smeared his finger on the tip of his finger, and stretched out his hand to draw the rouge on the sleeping Bai Zhan Ke''s face.


    However, just as her hand was about to touch Bai Zhan Ke''s face, he caught it.


    "Jin''er, you''re being naughty again."


    Angry pout, the flower hibiscus looks very cute.


    "You actually pretended to be asleep. Are you certain that I would tease you?"


    Bai Zhan''s lips curled up as he pulled her away and laid on top of his body.


    "I know what you''re planning."


    Although Bai Zhan had already guessed it, Hua Mujiao was still unwilling to accept it.


    She held out her hand and drew a cat''s beard with the rouge on her fingertip.


    "No meaning, I feel like a transparent person in front of you, I can''t hide anything from you. As for you, in front of me, you seem like the deep ocean. The deeper you go, the harder it is for you to breathe. "


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t stop Hua Mujiao from drawing on his face, instead, he lovingly stroked her head.


    "I''ll tell you what you want to know."


    "Forget it. You''re the Emperor. If I were to guess correctly ¡­"


    "Your majesty, esteemed imperial concubine, the crown prince is here."


    Before Hua Mujie could finish her words, the voice of the green bamboo came from outside.


    Hua Mujie stood up from Bai Zhan Ke and said, "Tell him that the emperor will be here shortly."


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao looked at the still lying on the bed, and rolled her eyes at him.


    "You''re still lying down. The crown prince has already come to find you, how long do you plan on making him wait?" Hurry, get up. "


    He sat up and curled his lips.


    It was as if he was very happy to be woken up by the flower hibiscus.


    "He probably isn''t here to look for me."


    Frowning, Hua Mu Jin was puzzled.


    "Not looking for you?" Then, is it for me? What is he looking for me for? "


    "You wash up first. You''ll know in a while."


    After washing up, Hua Mujiao walked out of the main hall to the main hall. She looked at the crown prince, who was leisurely drinking tea, and blinked her eyes.


    "The Empress has finally come out. Your Highness is still thinking that I might have to wait for the time it takes to make a cup of tea."


    The Crown Prince put down the teacup in his hand and looked at Hua Mu Jin with a smile.


    "Are you looking for me?"


    The Crown Prince nodded.


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin saw that a bright yellow imperial edict was placed on the table beside him.


    The Crown Prince stood up and held the imperial edict in his hands, then looked at Hua Mujiao and said: "Although you are the concubine of the Huan Yue Emperor, it may not be appropriate for you to accept this decree, but after all, you are also the daughter of the royal sister. So, Royal Father made an imperial decree, giving you the title of Princess Changle."


    As he spoke, the Crown Prince handed the imperial edict to Hua Mujiao.


    Then he continued, "There''s no need to announce this decree. Just take it. However, the matter of bestowing you the title of Princess Changle is not something that Jun Wu Yi would joke about.


    Hua Mujie''s hand that held the imperial edict was somewhat stiff.


    She looked at the crown prince and raised her eyebrows as she asked, "All of you, are you all sure that my identity is real?"


    The Crown Prince was surprised at first, but then burst out laughing.


    "Haha ¡­ This point of yours is quite similar to my royal sister. There was no need to check. That hairpin was indeed from his royal sister. It had already been verified. Moreover, the only people who knew about this hairpin were the Royal Highness and the royal mother. "Tell me, is there a need to check again?"


    Hua Mujiao looked at the imperial edict in her hand; she still wasn''t used to it.


    "My mother is a princess, and I am her daughter. Wouldn''t it be a little unreasonable for me to be given the title of a princess as well? "I feel like this generation is going to go haywire."


    The crown prince looked at the changing expressions of the flower, hibiscus, and the smile on his face became even wider.


    "In the Southern Kingdom, there is nothing unreasonable about it. Furthermore, in every generation of the Southern Kingdom, there would only be one princess. Since your royal sister has passed away, you are naturally a princess. "


    After answering Hua Mu Jin''s question, the crown prince shook his head and said, "The more I look at you now, the more I feel that you''re extremely similar to my royal sister. If you want to be ranked according to seniority, I would really want to hear you call me ''royal uncle''."


    There was a hint of teasing on the crown prince''s face.


    Hua Mu Jin blinked and nodded.


    "Mm, that''s true. However, I can''t call you Royal Uncle, I can only call you Little Royal Uncle. After all, there''s still an Eldest Royal Uncle. That''s more like it, isn''t it, little uncle? "


    "Haha ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s cute appearance once again made the crown prince laugh out loud.


    "Alright, then call me that from now on." Fine, then you can call me that from now on. This Highness still has things to do, so I won''t chat with you anymore. When the time is empty, This Highness will come to find you to relieve your boredom. "


    With that, the Crown Prince turned around and left.


    Hua Mujiao took the imperial edict, looked left and right, then returned to the chamber.


    Bai Zhan Ke, on the other hand, remained seated in the living room as though nothing had happened.


    "Do you see? I''m a princess of the Southern Kingdom now, and I also have a backer. In the future, you have to be nicer to me. Let me tell you, my backer is really strong."


    Hua Mujiao held the imperial edict in front of Bai Zhan Ke, and the words that came out of her mouth made Bai Zhan Ke shake his head repeatedly.


    "Since when did I treat you badly?"


    Being questioned like this by Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao''s mind began to search for what was bad for her.


    But after searching for a long time, it seemed to be just writing about trivial matters.


    "Cough, the first time we met, you treated me coldly. I reckon that those assassins all went for you, and I was just implicated by you. "


    "Mistress."


    As soon as Hua Mujie''s voice fell, Luo Chen walked in.


    She looked into his eyes, and the more she looked into them, the more they seemed like the eyes of the man who had led the assassins the first time they met.

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    Moreover, the more he listened, the more his voice sounded like it.


    "Luochen, the more I look at you, the more I feel that you resemble the killer in black that I met when we first met that night."


    Hearing that, Luo Chen was stunned.


    He looked at Bai Zhan Ke with an inquiring look.


    However, his master had an indifferent expression, as if it had nothing to do with him.


    "No, it can''t be? How could this subordinate assassinate you and Master, don''t you think? "


    Luo Chen''s explanation made sense, but the more Hua Mu Jin thought about it, the more she felt that something wasn''t right.


    "How about this? You go and change into a set of night clothes now. Once you''ve changed out, I''ll know whether you''re really that killer or not after taking a look."


    Luo Chen wasn''t someone who knew how to lie. After hearing Hua Mujiao''s words, the expression on his face became strange.


    Hua Mujie opened her mouth and pointed at him.


    "Right, right, this expression of yours has obviously betrayed you. That night the leader of the killers was you, wasn''t it? What the hell? You, you actually brought people to assassinate your master? Luochen, are you a spy? If you don''t say it, I''ll serve you with a punishment. "


    While talking, Hua Mu Jin was looking for something.


    However, she couldn''t find anything that could threaten Luo Chen, so she could only point the imperial edict at him.


    "Luochen, what brings you here?"


    At this moment, Bai Zhan opened his mouth and tried to find an excuse for Luo Chen.


    "Yes, yes, yes master, General Shangguan sent word that there was an important matter he wanted to speak with you about."


    "Then why are you still standing here? "Let''s go."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke stood up and left with Luo Chen.


    Hua Mujiao froze in place, at a loss as to what to do next.


    Only after a long time did she come to a realization.


    He ran to the door and shouted, "Good, good my ass! You actually plotted against me from the very beginning. If you have the guts, don''t come back tonight. I refuse to believe that you can hide from me for the rest of your life."


    "Empress, what happened to you?" How can you say that the emperor plotted against you? "


    At this time, Green Bamboo walked over and saw that Hua Mujiao had one hand on her waist, while the other held the imperial edict, pointing at a place where there was no one. It was strange.


    "He''s really plotting against me. I was just saying that there''s no reason at all, why would someone chase and kill me? They must be people from his faction. Otherwise, how could I not meet others and end up meeting him?"


    The green bamboo was confused by Hua Mujiao''s words, and didn''t understand what she was saying at all.


    Hua Mujiao turned her head and glanced at the green bamboo, then snorted.


    "Never mind, even if I told you, you wouldn''t understand."


    "Oh, right. Esteemed Empress, Senior Zhang from the queen''s side requests an audience."


    Because of Hua Mujie''s strange action, Green Bamboo had almost forgotten the important matter.


    "Zhang mama?" Let her in. "


    "Yes."


    After that, Zhang mama walked in and bowed respectfully towards Hua Mujiao. "This old servant pays respects to the Empress, and she is extremely blessed."


    "Exempt from formalities. I wonder why Senior Servant Zhang is looking for me?"


    "In reply to the Empress, the Queen is extremely anxious. When she heard that you had returned, she originally wanted to come over, but the Queen''s health was not good and she was dissuaded by the old servant. "Today, when the queen really wanted to see you, she sent me."


    To this young imperial grandmother, Hibiscus vulgaris was very fond of her.


    "Alright, you can go back first. Tell the queen that I''ll be there in a moment."


    "Yes, this old servant will take his leave."


    Hua Mujiao ordered Green Bamboo to put away the imperial edict, changed her clothes, and headed towards the East Palace.


    The next day was the Southern Kingdom''s national code. There were more and more people in the palace.


    Of course, with so many people, they weren''t talking about the maids. They were talking about the people from other countries who had come to congratulate the Southern Kingdom''s national code. The way they dressed was also very different.


    Although it was a grand ceremony, there weren''t many decorations within the palace.


    "You, come here."


    Hua Mujie had just walked out of the Northern Palace when a voice reached her ears.


    She raised her head and saw a man wearing luxurious clothes staring straight at her.


    "I''m talking about you. What are you looking at? Could it be that you, as the maids of the Southern Kingdom, do not understand the rules?"


    Palace Mistress?


    Hua Mujiao lowered her head to look at the clothes she was wearing. Even though it was a bit simple, it shouldn''t be enough to make her look like a palace maid, right?


    "Are you calling me?"


    "I''m not calling for you, how can this prince be calling for a dog?"


    The man''s arrogant and domineering attitude made Hua Mujiao extremely unhappy in an instant.


    Hua Mu Jin guessed that he should be either a prince or a crown prince of that country.


    Walking up, Hua Mujiao''s lips curved up as she smiled, "I wonder what orders does Your Highness have for me?"


    Beside her, the green bamboo that was closely following the flower hibiscus had become unhappy when she saw how she treated men.


    She wanted to reveal Hua Mu Jin''s identity, but she was stopped by Hua Mu Jin.


    "Look at a maid like you, you''re actually quite good-looking, serve me well, as long as you serve me well, I''ll let you be my concubine." Now, immediately go and get This Highness some food. "


    The man''s vulgar words made Hua Mu Jin extremely unhappy.


    But she endured it.


    After all, if she got angry, it would be a problem for both countries.


    Coincidentally, seeing a palace maid walk past, Hua Mujiao pulled the palace maid back and ordered, "Go and find some food for His Highness."


    "Yes."


    "Didn''t This Highness ask you to go? You actually pretended to be someone else?" You think that just because you have a beautiful face, this prince can marry you and take you as his concubine? "


    Hua Mujiao was in a deep mood, the corner of her mouth pulled out a fake smile that could not be any more fake.


    "I think that Your Highness has misunderstood, I am not a servant. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin passed the man and prepared to leave.


    However, just as he took two steps, the man''s voice sounded again.


    "Stand still for This Highness!"


    Hua Mujie''s hand, which was placed in front of her, was tightly clenched into a fist.


    Turning around, she smiled and asked, "I wonder what other business does Your Highness have?"


    The man sneered, then walked up to stand in front of Hua Mujiao. "Do you know who this prince is? Even if you aren''t someone from the palace, this prince doesn''t think much of your status. Do you believe that as long as this prince asks for you, you will become my bed warming tool? "


    As he spoke, the man stretched out his hand, intending to pick up the flower hibiscus'' lower jaw.


    Hua Mujiao leaned back, reached out his hand and fiercely opened it.


    "You actually dare to be rude to this prince? Someone, tie her up for This Highness! "


    This time, Hua Mu Jin couldn''t hold it in any longer, and the anger in her heart exploded.


    She looked at the bodyguard by the man''s side approaching her with the intention of tying her up.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao sneered as he raised his hand to slap the guard''s face.


    The guard was stunned, unable to react.


    "If you want to tie me up, it will depend on whether you have the ability or not!"


    While the guard was still in a daze, Hua Mujiao raised her leg and kicked the guard''s crotch.


    The guard clutched his crotch as he shouted. His expression was extremely unsightly.


    "You, you, you, how dare you make a move on this prince''s bodyguards! Do you know that this prince is the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom? If you dare to be disrespectful to this prince, that is the same as being disrespectful to the Skylaurel Kingdom! Men, quick, tie her up for this prince!"


    The Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom?


    Hua Mujiao was enraged, how could she still care about what kind of country''s crown prince he was, she continued to beat him up.


    Of the original two guards, Hua Mu Jin had easily dealt with them.


    But just when she thought it was over, a figure suddenly flashed over. Before Hua Mujiao could react, the sword in that figure''s hand stabbed towards her.


    Hua Mu Jin frowned, and her body subconsciously leaned to the side. She initially thought that she had dodged, but there was nothing. Her abdomen had a hole cut open.


    Following that, that person raised his hand and struck the back of her head.


    Hua Mujiao''s vision turned black and she fainted.


    "Esteemed Empress, esteemed Empress ¡­"


    The green bamboo was frightened out of its wits and hurriedly rushed forward, wanting to see what had happened to Hua Mu Jin. However, it was kicked away by that person.


    The Crown Prince walked over and patted the man''s shoulder, "Fortunately, you''re here. With her little cat skills, how could she be a match for you?"


    "Your Highness, this is the Southern Kingdom, not Tianzhao. This subordinate would advise you to restrain yourself, lest you cause unnecessary trouble. "The maidservant called her Niang Niang just now. She is most likely the concubine of the Southern King."


    Prince Tianzhao crouched down and looked at the unconscious Hibiscus Blossom, saying, "Impossible, there''s only one queen in the imperial harem of the south, and she''s already over sixty years old. He hasn''t taken in any concubines, so how could she possibly be one of the Southern King''s concubines?"


    "Your Highness, even so, she might still be the concubine of the kings of other countries. Your subordinate has hurt her, and that might cause other countries to be dissatisfied with the Heaven''s Illumination."


    The man''s face was still full of worry.


    "What''s there to be afraid of? If it''s the concubine of the king of a small country, even if This Highness wants her, they wouldn''t dare not give her to him. After all, our Heavenly Light Empire is the biggest country in the entire continent."


    "Your Highness!"


    In the distance, Green Bamboo who was kicked away struggled to get up from the ground. As he watched the Crown Prince touch the face of his own mistress, he felt a wave of disgust in his heart.


    But now was not the time to think about it.


    As he was thinking, Green Bamboo turned around and ran away.


    Green Bamboo wanted to find White Battle Cake, but she had no idea where it was.


    "Your majesty, your majesty, where are you? Your majesty ¡­"


    Green Bamboo cried and shouted throughout the Western Palace, but he couldn''t find any traces of White Battlefield. Not to mention Shangguan Yi, she hadn''t even been able to locate him.


    In his heart, he was afraid and worried.


    Her cheeks were covered with tears, and she looked like a lunatic to the other Court ladies.


    Green Bamboo ran out of the western palace, shouting as he ran, "Your majesty, something happened to the esteemed empress. Where are you? Your majesty ¡­"


    If this were the Huan Yue Country, she would definitely be able to find the Emperor. However, this place was the palace of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Your majesty, save the esteemed empress! Your majesty ¡­"


    Green Bamboo yelled at the top of his lungs for a long time, but his heart was already filled with despair.


    "Aren''t you from the side of Imperial Concubine Xi?"


    A voice suddenly came from behind him. The green bamboo seemed to have grabbed onto a lifeline as it hurriedly turned around.


    "The first prince, I beg you, please save my mistress, I beg you ¡­"


    Green Bamboo kneeled on the ground and kowtowed with all its might.


    Mu Xuanli was a bit befuddled, but he knew that something big must have happened.


    "What happened?"


    "First Prince, my esteemed wangfei has been knocked unconscious by someone''s sword. It''s right outside the Northern Palace. Your servant begs for you. Save my esteemed wangfei, I beseech you."


    In an instant, Mu Xuanyin''s face darkened.


    "Then why are you still kneeling? Quickly take me to you!"


    When Green Bamboo heard this, she hurriedly stood up from the ground. However, when she brought the First Prince to the entrance of the Northern Palace, other than a trace of blood on the ground, there was no sign of Hibiscus Mutabilis.


    "Esteemed Empress, where''s esteemed Empress? Esteemed Empress, where are you? Please, answer this servant! Esteemed Empress ¡­"


    The green bamboo voice had already become hoarse.


    "Shut up, don''t cry! "Tell me, who was the one who injured her?!"


    "Servant, servant ¡­"


    When Green Bamboo heard this, he recalled every single word spoken by the crown prince of the Skypiercing Kingdom, and finally forged an ingot.


    "Yes, he said he''s the Crown Prince of the State of Heaven''s Illuminating. Yes, he''s the Crown Prince of the State of Heaven ¡­"


    Mu Xuanyin frowned as she turned to look at the number of cards in the Western Palace. She ordered the green bamboo with a low voice, "Go to the Southern Palace. The Huan Yue Emperor should be there. If you find him, bring him to the Northern Palace immediately."


    "Yes, yes, your servant will go now."


    Green Bamboo panicked. When he turned around, he staggered and fell to the ground, his hand bleeding from the abrasion.


    However, she did not feel any pain. She crawled up and ran towards the south hall.


    She had been to the Southern Palace and knew the direction.


    After bringing her away, Mu Xuanyin walked straight into the Northern Palace.

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    The Northern Palace was much larger than the Western Palace. There were over a hundred rooms of various sizes. Almost everyone who came from the other nations to attend this time had been arranged to stay in the Northern Palace.


    Therefore, the Northern Palace now looked quite chaotic.


    As everyone knew, the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom was a fool and a tyrant. Under his strong request, the main hall of the Northern Palace had no choice but to arrange for him to stay there.


    Mu Xuanli walked into the Northern Palace and looked around. Coincidentally, he saw the crown prince of the State of Tianzhao walking toward the main hall.


    "Your Highness the Crown Prince ¡­"


    Hearing someone call him from behind, the crown prince turned around. Upon seeing that it was Mu Xuanyin who was calling him, a cold sneer appeared on his face.


    "First prince, may I ask what you need of me?"


    Mu Xuanyin wiped away her expression, changing it into a smile.


    "I heard that His Highness was just knocked over by some blind palace maid outside the Northern Palace, so I wanted to come over and take a look. Is His Highness injured?"


    Upon seeing how respectful Mu Xuanyin treated him, the crown prince of Heaven''s Illuminating Nation walked up to her and sneered coldly.


    "I had thought that the Southern Kingdom''s Palace wouldn''t have any eyes. Since she dared to injure me, then I naturally wouldn''t let her eat good food."


    Since the Crown Prince of Heaven''s Reflection had said so, Mu Xuanli concluded that Hua Mu Jin was in the Northern Palace.


    Mu Xuanli smiled as he caught a glimpse of the open door of the main hall from the corner of his eyes.


    "Your Highness is right, our Southern Kingdom is being rude. Your Highness, why don''t you hand that blind palace maid over to me? I will definitely teach her a lesson. What do you think?"


    Upon hearing that Mu Xuanyin was here to ask for someone, the crown prince''s face darkened.


    "Your Highness, why would the first prince come here? Could it be that the first prince thinks that I can''t even teach a mere palace maid a lesson? "


    The tone of the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom made Mu Xuanyin feel quite uncomfortable.


    But he also knew that the Southern Kingdom had always been on good terms with other countries. Even if it was the Heavenly Light Empire that looked down on him, he could only endure and endure it.


    "Your Highness, why would a mere palace maid need Your Highness to personally teach me a lesson?" Your highness, the Crown Prince, was an important guest when you came to the Southern Kingdom this time. If the palace maids were to bump into you, they would have to follow the rules of the palace and not dirty your highness'' hands. "


    A smile still hung on Mu Xuanli''s face, but the hand behind his back had already been clenched into a fist.


    The crown prince of Heaven''s Reflection Kingdom looked at Mu Xuanyin in disdain, and a mocking smile appeared on his face.


    "The First Prince cares so much about that palace maid, could it be that the palace maid is someone the First Prince has his eyes on? This prince even thought that the people of the Southern Kingdom were all very innocent. I never thought that the eldest prince would be involved with a palace maid. This prince has a whole new level of respect for him. "


    Hearing the Crown Prince''s slandering words, the smile on Mu Xuanli''s face froze.


    He raised his gaze, and his eyes revealed a sense of deterrence.


    "Your Highness, you are a guest of the Southern Kingdom, so I will definitely not argue with you. However, I hope that Your Highness will show some respect. After all, this is the Southern Kingdom, not the State of Heaven''s Illumination!"


    Mu Xuanli''s tone suddenly turned cold. The Crown Prince of the Skyrise Kingdom was startled, and then his face turned dark.


    "Your Highness honorably calls you the first prince, but you have shown great respect. On the other hand, you, the first prince, looking at this prince, don''t tell me you want to make a move on this prince? Could it be that the Southern Kingdom''s national code is simply a lie, and it is actually true that you want to tear apart the agreement between the two countries? "


    Seeing the expression on the face of the crown prince of Heaven''s Reflection Kingdom, Mu Xuanli clenched his fists tightly.


    He had only wanted to return the favor, but now it seemed that this so-called crown prince had no intentions of leaving.


    However, if he were to forcefully ask for her help, it would surely escalate into a conflict between the two countries.


    "Your highness, the Crown Prince, you sure know how to joke around. The relationship between the Southern Kingdom and the State of Heaven''s will was signed by the late king. However, since the palace maids have offended you, someone will definitely teach you a lesson. However, if the person the crown prince has brought away is not a palace maid, then I am afraid the crown prince will be in trouble. "


    Mu Xuanli knew a little about Bai Zhan Ke.


    If the person kidnapped by the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom was really the Flower Mu Jin on his heart, no matter who the person in front of him was, he would kill him without any hesitation.


    But the crux of the matter was that this was the Southern Kingdom. If the Crown Prince of the State of Tianzhao died in the Southern Kingdom, a war would definitely break out between the two countries.


    "Haha, stirring up trouble?"


    After hearing what he said, the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom burst into laughter.


    After which, he stepped forward and leaned towards Mu Xuanyin.


    His face was full of contempt.


    "I''m not afraid to tell you that you won''t be able to return to the prince that this prince has set his sights on." So what if she is from another country? My Heavenly Light Nation is strong, so who would dare to provoke her? If anyone dares to even touch a single hair on this Your Highness'' head, my Heavenly Light Nation will raze them to the ground! "


    Hearing the crown prince''s arrogant words, Mu Xuanyin frowned.


    Rumor has it that the crown prince of Heaven''s Reflection Kingdom looked down on everyone. He had experienced it for himself.


    "Your Highness, have you forgotten that other than the Heaven''s Illumination Country, Huan Yue Country is also a powerful country on the continent?" I may as well advise His Highness, if you hand the person over now, we will be safe and sound, but if you insist on not doing so, even if you are in the Southern Kingdom now, our Southern Kingdom will not be able to protect you. "


    Mu Xuanli''s attitude was no longer respectful, and this made the expression on the face of the crown prince even more unsightly.


    He glared at Mu Xuanyin angrily and laughed scornfully.


    "Are you saying that the person who was kidnapped by This Highness is that turtle like woman? What could he do to His Highness? Back then when he was able to be bullied and humiliated by Your Highness when he was a proton in the Heavenly Light Nation, even though he is now a Sovereign King, he is still the same piece of trash who did not dare retaliate or retort after being beaten by Your Highness! "


    It was the empress''s plan that made Bai Zhan Ke become the proton of the Kingdom of Tianzhao.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that his mother''s wife was in the empress dowager''s hands, he wouldn''t have allowed her to do as she pleased.


    "Your Highness, your words alone might cause a war. I advise you to be cautious. "


    Meanwhile, on the other side.


    Green Bamboo heard Mu Xuanli''s words and came to the Southern Palace.


    Just as she arrived at the first great door outside the Southern Palace, she was stopped by someone.


    "I beg of you, I really have urgent matters to discuss with the emperor. Just let me in, okay? Later, the esteemed empress, she ¡­"


    The guard blocking the bamboo wore a serious expression. No matter how much the bamboo begged, he had no intention of giving way.


    "The king has ordered that no one is allowed to enter the Southern Palace."


    "I really have urgent matters to attend to. I''m begging you, something has happened to my imperial concubine. I''m begging you, even if I have to notify you, I''m begging you ¡­"


    Green Bamboo sobbed and choked, but the same words from the guard made her extremely anxious.


    Helpless, she opened her mouth and started to shout.


    "Your majesty, your majesty, this servant knows that you''re here. Esteemed Empress has met with mishap. Your majesty, I beg you to quickly save esteemed Empress, your majesty ¡­"


    Outside the hall, waiting for Luo Chen, he heard her voice.


    Luo Chen looked at Nan Ge and said, "You stay here. I''ll go take a look."


    In the Southern Hall, there were two large doors. Green Bamboo was blocked at the first door.


    When Luo Chen reached the first gate, he looked at the green bamboo on the ground crying and he had a bad feeling.


    He walked up and coldly asked.


    "What happened? Why didn''t you follow the Empress? "


    The green bamboo looked up, and when it saw Luo Chen, it cried even harder.


    "Second ¡­ Vice Commander Luo, the Empress has met with an accident ¡­"


    In an instant, Luo Chen frowned.


    He turned around and quickly walked into the Southern Palace.


    "What happened?"


    Nan Ge asked in a low voice.


    Luo Chen did not have time to reply him, nor did he have time to care about his master''s orders. He directly pushed open the door to the Southern Palace and walked in.


    He walked up to Bai Zhan Ke and whispered, "Mistress, something has happened to the Empress."


    Hearing that, Bai Zhan Ke abruptly stood up from his chair, turned around and walked out of the Southern Palace.


    On the Dragon Throne, the face of the King of the South turned dark as he watched the white battleship suddenly leave.


    He turned to the eunuch beside him and instructed, "Go take a look and see what has happened."


    When the green bamboo who was kneeling outside saw Luo Chen turn around and walk back, she knew that he must have gone to report to the Emperor.


    Then, when she saw Bai Zhan Zhuo, she stood up from the ground.


    "Your majesty, hurry and save esteemed Empress. This servant originally went to the queen''s place with esteemed wangfei, but was made difficult for by the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom. Esteemed ¡­"


    "Where is she!"


    Green Bamboo wanted to tell Bai Zhan Ke what had happened, but before she could finish, she was interrupted by Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice.


    "North, North Palace ¡­"


    The cold aura emanating from Bai Zhan Ke''s body terrified the green bamboo.


    Although she was afraid, she could only pray that her own Empress was fine.


    As soon as the words "North Palace" left his mouth, Bai Zhan Ke rose to his feet and immediately flew towards the North Palace with his lightness skills.


    Nan Ge and Luo Chen looked at each other and followed.


    When he arrived at the Northern Palace, Bai Zhan Ke saw that the first prince, Mu Xuanli, was in the midst of a conversation with the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom.


    He landed and looked around coldly.


    Then, his gaze fell upon the crown prince of the Skyrise Kingdom.


    "Where is she!"


    The sudden appearance of Bai Zhan Ke was something that the Crown Prince had never expected.


    "Yo, who does Your Highness think it was? So it''s that proton from back then, I heard you ¡­"


    "I ask you, where is she?"


    As soon as the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom spat out these words, he was frightened by Bai Zhan''s cold and murderous gaze. He swallowed back the rest of his words.


    "What? What about her? This prince doesn''t know what you''re talking about!"


    The Crown Prince took two steps back, feeling a little timid.


    Bai Zhan Ke moved forward suddenly and grabbed his neck, lifting the crown prince up.


    "I will ask you again, where is she!"


    "Y-you let go. This prince is, but Prince Tianzhao ¡­"


    With his neck seized, it was difficult for the crown prince to breathe.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s killing intent was as cold as ice. He knew that this was not meant to scare him.


    He didn''t get what he wanted from the crown prince''s mouth, so he threw the crown prince far away.


    "She should be in the main hall."

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    At this moment, Mu Xuanyin, who was standing at the side, opened her mouth.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at him once, then quickly walked into the main hall.


    Nan Ge and Luo Chen followed closely behind, they rushed into the main hall and began to search for Hua Mu Jin''s figure.


    Behind a screen, in a bathtub that was dyed red with blood, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were tightly shut, her body was naked, and her face was pale.


    At the side of the bath stood a man.


    "Who are you and what do you want?"


    "Master!"


    Nan Ge called out in a low voice, then stepped forward to fight with the man.


    In a split-second, Bai Zhan arrived in a flash. When he saw the hibiscus flower in the tub, a strong blood-thirsty aura was released from his body.


    He took off his outer clothes and carried the hibiscus flower out of the tub.


    "Kill!"


    "Yes sir!"


    Originally, it was just a battle between Nan Ge and the man. However, at the command of Bai Zhan Ke, Luo Chen also joined in.


    Even though the man''s martial arts were strong, he was unable to defeat both Nan Ge and Luo Chen''s attacks at the same time.


    The man''s end was caused by Luo Chen and Nan Ge breaking the tendons of his hands and feet, sinking into the bathtub and drowning to death.


    Bai Zhan Ke walked out of the main hall with Hua Mu Jin in his arms.


    "You, Bai Zhan Ke, you dare to touch Your Highness, do you want to fight between the two countries?"


    The Crown Prince of Heaven''s Illuminating Country propped himself up, his heart filled with fear as he looked at the white battle cry with Hua Mu Jin in his arms. However, his status forbade him to show fear in front of the white battle cry.


    Turning his head, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes turned blood-red. He was so frightened that the Crown Prince was trembling.


    For a time, the entire Northern Palace was filled with people.


    And around the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom were his guards.


    "Kill!"


    The one word that came out of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth was an order to Nan Ge, who had followed him out.


    "Yes sir!"


    Nan Ge turned around and started fighting with the guards of the State of Heaven.


    However, the guards of the Heavenly Light Empire were no match for Nan Ge. In just a short while, they had all fallen to the ground.


    When Nan Ge picked up the sword, the sword was about to pierce through the body of the Prince of Heaven''s Illuminations, who was sitting paralyzed on the ground, when suddenly, the Southern King appeared.


    "Huan Yue emperor, leave your subordinates behind."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t have any intention of listening to his words. He gave Nan Ge a look, and when he understood what he meant, he raised his hand again.


    "Huan Yue Emperor, this is the Southern Kingdom''s palace!"


    The voice from the South King made the raised hand stop in mid-air again.


    At the side, Mu Xuanli looked at his father, then at Bai Zhan Ke before walking up to them.


    "Emperor Huan Yue, she''s unconscious right now, but the most important thing right now is to have the imperial physician check her injuries. As for the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, I hope you can reconsider before taking action."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at the hibiscus flowers in his arms, and the hand holding her slightly moved, but he didn''t say anything.


    "Someone, quickly inform the imperial physician!"


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke was hesitating, the Southern King immediately spoke up, ordering people to summon the imperial physician.


    West Palace. Bedchamber.


    Hua Mujiao was lying on the bed. Beside the bed was the imperial physician who had helped her diagnose her illness.


    "This general has only made a trip out of the palace. What in the world happened? How could she have suffered such heavy injuries in the palace? Just who was the one who injured her? "


    In the side hall, Shangguan Yi paced back and forth anxiously.


    Luo Chen looked at Shangguan Yi walking back and forth impatiently.


    "General Shangguan, can you not walk back and forth? I''m dizzy from the walk. The Empress has her own destiny, she will definitely be fine."


    Shangguan Yi shot a glance at Luo Chen, feeling uneasy and irritated at the same time.


    He turned his head to look at Nan Ge and asked again, "Tell me, who did this to her?"


    Nan Ge seemed to be very calm on the surface, but in reality, he was extremely worried.


    "The Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom!"


    "What?" That unlearned, fearless, and fearless trash from the Heavenly Light Empire? "


    Nan Ge''s answer surprised Shangguan Yi, she couldn''t believe it.


    But when he saw Nan Ge nod, he had no choice but to believe.


    "Damn it!" This general was just worrying about not being able to find a reason to fight against the Tian Guang Kingdom, that piece of trash really did give this general a good reason. When I return from the Southern Kingdom, this general will not be surnamed Shangguan if I don''t raze him to the ground! "


    Shangguan Yi had long since opened his heart to the world after getting along with Hua Mujiao, and in his heart, he had long since acknowledged his half-sister.


    Not to mention, the flower hibiscus in the belly, still pregnant with a child.


    At this moment, Mu Xuanyin walked in from the outside and asked, "General Shangguan, is the Empress awake yet?"


    "What are you waking up for? You don''t even know where your wounds are! If anything were to happen to the little prince in her stomach, this general will definitely take that piece of trash''s head as a memorial!"


    Shangguan Yi was annoyed, and replied impatiently without even seeing who was asking him.


    Mu Xuanli smiled awkwardly before he found a seat and sat down.


    "General Shangguan, please calm down first. Your Highness, I''ve seen for the Empress. Although you''ve lost too much blood, you shouldn''t lose your life."


    Hearing these words, Shangguan Yi turned to look at Mu Xuanyin.


    He took a deep breath and sat down.


    "I didn''t expect that the first prince would have medical skills!"


    "I''ve been ridiculed by General Shangguan. I only understand a little, I can''t say whether I will or not."


    Staring at Mu Xuanyin, Shangguan Yi sized her up.


    He had originally wanted to promote the relationship between Huan Yue and the Southern Kingdom, but now that such a thing had happened, he didn''t think that the Southern Congress would break a century-old agreement with the Heavenly Light Empire for the sake of the Hibiscus Blossom.


    "First prince, I wonder what King Nan thinks of this matter?"


    Mu Xuanli smiled and replied, "The crown prince of the State of Tianzhao has already been strictly guarded in the main hall of the Northern Palace. We did not expect such a thing to happen before the National Canon, and when the Empress wakes up, we''ll have to ask the Huan Yue emperor to discuss how we should handle this matter with royal father."


    Mu Xuanli''s words made it clear that he was dealing with Shangguan Yi.


    Naturally, he had also heard it clearly.


    "Is that so? The Southern Kingdom had signed a century-old treaty with the Heavenly Light Nation, but now, his Heavenly Light Nation''s crown prince had done such a thing before the Southern Kingdom''s National Ceremony, so he probably didn''t care about the Southern Kingdom at all, right? Even if you want to abide by the treaty, that does not mean that the State of Heaven will abide by it. "


    "General Shangguan is right, but even if you want to break the agreement, it will not be a simple matter. General Shangguan had thought that only the people would suffer in the war between the two countries. "


    Mu Xuanli was right. When the two countries fought, only the citizens suffered.


    However, even if the Huan Yue was unwilling to fight, he had already extended his claws into the Huan Yue country.


    "It is true that the people of the two nations are suffering during the war. However, if someone else were to act against us, my Huan Yue Country will definitely not sit idly by and wait for death. Endure would only lead to more suffering for the people. The first prince, what do you think? "


    This time, Mu Xuanyin only smiled and did not reply.


    Within the palace.


    "Crown Prince, will the Empress be alright? I beg you, you must save my mistress. "


    Beside the bed, Green Bamboo was clenching her fists tightly, cold sweat dripping down her face.


    "Your majesty, the Empress isn''t in any mortal danger, but her lower abdomen was injured, and because of excessive blood loss she was unconscious. This humble subject is incompetent, and does not dare to say whether or not the child in the Empress''s womb can be protected!"


    He sat on the edge of the bed and held her hand, never taking his eyes off her face.


    "Check again!"


    The imperial physician''s forehead was beaded with sweat as he lifted his eyes to steal a glance at Bai Zhan Ke''s face. He was in an extremely difficult position.


    "Your Majesty, this ¡­"


    "Check again!"


    The royal physician had to check Hua Mujiao''s pulse once again.


    However, after going through it a few times, the results were all the same.


    "Go get more water. The Empress''s wounds need to be washed and treated."


    "Yes, this servant will go now."


    The imperial physician really didn''t know what to say anymore, so he could only instruct Green Bamboo to fetch some water.


    As an imperial physician for dozens of years, he had never been so frightened even when he was taking a pulse for the king. The white battle at the edge of the bed allowed the imperial physician to learn for the first time what fear was.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject is truly incompetent. I can only prescribe some birth control medicine and have the Empress take it first. As for whether or not I can protect the child in the Empress'' womb, this humble subject truly does not dare to say."


    Bai Zhan Zhuo shot a glance at the imperial physician from the corner of his eye.


    When the imperial physician received his gaze, his body trembled slightly.


    Suddenly, the imperial physician seemed to remember something and hastened to say, "Your majesty, the first prince is very intelligent. He once learned some folk medicine from a warlock in the martial arts world, maybe he''ll let the first prince see it and protect the child in the imperial concubine''s womb."


    In the imperial physicians'' hearts, their Southern Kingdom''s first prince was omnipotent.


    Other than being proficient in strange techniques, he had also learned some unorthodox medical techniques from a well-known Warlock in the martial arts world.


    Since his usual medical skills didn''t work, the imperial physician placed his hopes on the first prince.


    "Someone, come!"


    Hearing the imperial physician''s words, Bai Zhan Ke''s low voice called out.


    In the side hall, Nan Ge was the first one to enter upon hearing Bai Zhan''s voice.


    "Send a message to the first prince, have him come over."


    "Don''t spread the news, this prince is already here. He knew that the imperial physician couldn''t hold out and had been waiting outside for a long time now."


    As soon as Bai Zhan Ke finished his words, Mu Xuanli walked in.


    Nan Ge had originally thought that Mu Xuanyin had come for the ceremony, but as the eldest prince of the Southern Kingdom, he had politely come to see if the Empress was alright.


    But he did not expect that he was actually here to take a pulse for the Empress.


    Mu Xuanyin stepped forward, placed her finger on Hua Mu Jin''s wrist, and carefully checked his pulse.


    "Let her open her mouth and swallow this pill. In less than a quarter of an hour, she will wake up and the child in her stomach will be fine."


    As he spoke, Mu Xuanli took out an exquisite box and handed it over to Bai Zhan Ke.


    Inside was a white pill.


    He glanced at Mu Xuanyin, then threw the pill into his own mouth. He then picked up Hua Mu Jin and placed the pill into her mouth.


    Looking at Bai Zhan Ke''s actions, Mu Xuanli smiled and shook his head, mocking himself.


    "Imperial Physician Wang, you prescribe medicine for the esteemed empress as per your previous diagnosis. You prescribe medicine as well as an anti-pregnancy medicine. Although this prince''s pills can protect the child inside her body, at the same time, you still need an anti-pregnancy medicine to stabilize her."


    As he said that, Mu Xuanyin took out a small porcelain bottle from her sleeve and continued, "Oh right, the medicine used to apply the wound on the outside is not allowed. It will corrode the child in her stomach, so just use this medicine on the outside.

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    Bai Zhan''s tense nerves finally relaxed after hearing Mu Xuanli''s words.


    The dark expression on his face eased a little.


    "Since the Empress is fine now, I will take my leave, Huan Yue emperor."


    Mu Xuanli looked at the ''White Battling Cake'' and saw that he was still staring at the unconscious Hua Mujiao. His gaze never left her, so he naturally couldn''t stay any longer.


    Nan Ge sent Mu Xuanyin out. When Shangguan Yi and Luo Chen saw him come out, they both went up and asked him about Mu Jin''s condition.


    "How is it? Are she and her child okay? "


    Looking at Shangguan Yi, Mu Xuanyi pursed his lips, a strange light in his eyes.


    Soon after, he smiled and said, "It''s fine, as long as you take a few days to rest, there''s no problem. However, it seems that General Shangguan has a very deep relationship with the Empress, and is actually very worried. "


    Hearing Mu Xuanli''s words, Luo Chen felt relieved.


    However, Shangguan Yi was startled by Mu Xuanyin''s question.


    He raised his eyes and stared at Mu Xuanyin for a long time before smiling, "As an official, how could I not be worried for the ruler? The first prince''s question was quite funny.


    Pursing his lips, Mu Xuanli could clearly see that Shangguan Yi and Hua Mu Jin''s relationship wasn''t simple.


    However, since he wanted to conceal it, there was no reason for him to expose it either.


    "General Shangguan, don''t worry. This prince has only casually said so. If you have offended him, please forgive me."


    Shangguan Yi had not spent these past few days in vain interacting with the Minister of the Southern Kingdom. He had discovered quite a few things, one of which he remembered most of the day.


    That was, the monarch and queen of the south did not like the man with Hibiscus Blossom''s mother at all.


    It could be said that he was extremely disgusted.


    If the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom were to find out that his father was the man with Hua Mu Jin''s mother and that he also had an official wife, he would probably loathe his father even more, right?


    "The First Prince speaks very seriously. This general shall first thank the First Prince for saving the Empress''s life. Many thanks."


    Shangguan Yi had heard from Luochen that the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom was dragged along with him by Mu Xuanli. Otherwise, by the time they arrived at the Northern Palace, Hua Mu Jin would probably be dead ¡­


    "General Shangguan is too polite. In any case, Your Highness is still her royal uncle and, if you want to calculate, I am her elder. Even though she is currently the concubine of the Huan Yue emperor, she is still the Princess of Ping Le!"


    Mu Xuanli''s words were obviously meant to tell Shangguan Yi that he and Hua Mujiao were blood related.


    Originally, he had sincerely expressed his thanks, but the person in front of him had completely separated him from Hua Mu Jin.


    Shangguan Yi smirked. "The prince is right. Since Niang Niang is Princess Pingle of the Southern Kingdom, I wonder what will happen if the princess is harmed in her own palace and the king is king?"


    "Naturally, it will make Huan Yue satisfied."


    After Mu Xuanyin finished speaking, she smiled at Shangguan Yi and left.


    Shangguan Yi stood rooted to the spot with a frown. It took her some time before she understood why Mu Xuanli had mentioned in front of him that he was Hua Mujiao''s royal uncle.


    "General, what are you laughing at?"


    At the side, Luo Chen looked at Shangguan Yi, who was smiling maliciously, and nudged her with his shoulder.


    Shangguan Yi glanced at Luo Chen and snappily said, "Your mistress is fine, shouldn''t I be happy?"


    Luo Chen smirked at Shangguan Yi.


    "You can be happy, but, General, your smile just now was very sinister. Are you sure you''re happy?"


    Hearing that, Shangguan Yi turned around and glared at Luo Chen.


    Sensing the danger, Luo Chen took two steps back.


    "You''re the one who is meddling in my affairs. Hurry up and tell someone to prepare some plain porridge. Don''t wait for her to wake up hungry."


    Looking at Shangguan Yi''s impatient expression, Luo Chen raised his eyebrows and smiled maliciously. "The General usually squabbles with the Empress, but he''s actually very concerned about her. Why deny it? Am I right?"


    When he found out that Hua Mujiao was fine, Luo Chen was relieved, and naturally was in the mood to joke around with Shangguan Yi.


    "Pa ¡­"


    He didn''t know whether it was Luo Chen''s words or his guilty conscience, but Shangguan Yi took out the folding fan in her hand and knocked on Luo Chen''s head.


    "Cut the crap! This general still has things to do. Take good care of your master and mistress. If anything happens, this general will cut off your legs!"


    Looking at Shangguan Yi''s defeated appearance, Luo Chen could not help but feel amused.


    "Yes, your subordinate accepts the order!"


    Within the palace.


    Green Bamboo came in and looked at the medicine left behind by the First Prince. He then looked at Bai Zhan Ke. He didn''t know what to do.


    "Your majesty, it''s time to apply medicine on the Empress."


    "Get down."


    Just as Green Bamboo finished his sentence, he heard Bai Zhan Ke''s cold voice.


    She looked at the still unconscious Hua Mu Jin on the bed. Even though she was worried, she still respectfully withdrew herself.


    Not long after the green bamboo left, Bai Zhan Ke stood up, picked up the white porcelain bottle on the side, and lifted up some of the bedding covering Hua Mu Jin''s body.


    Following that, he untied the belt on the unconscious Hua Mujiao and looked at the eye-catching wound on her abdomen. His brows were tightly knitted, and a hint of killing intent was revealed in his eyes.


    Bai Zhan Ke squinted his eyes, withdrew the killing intent in his eyes, and started to apply medicine on Hua Mu Jin.


    But halfway through the medicine, Hua Mu Jin, who was originally unconscious, suddenly made a move. She felt a strange coldness come from all over her body, and her body involuntarily trembled.


    Sensing the movement of the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke turned around. When he saw her slowly opened her eyes, the corner of his mouth rose slightly.


    "I, I''m a little cold."


    When Hua Mujiao opened her eyes, all she saw was a white battle cry.


    She reached out to grab the quilt, but found that she didn''t have the strength to do so.


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s voice, Bai Zhan''s lips moved, "Your wounds haven''t finished applying medicine yet. Wait a bit longer, I''ll help you heal them first."


    It was unknown whether it was an illusion or not, but Hua Mujie felt that today''s battle was exceptionally gentle.


    Looking at Bai Zhan carefully applying the medicine for her, Hua Mu Jin pursed her lips, and the dryness in her mouth made her swallow her saliva.


    "I want some water."


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Bai Zhan Ke put down the white porcelain bottle in his hand, turned around and walked over to the table to pour himself a glass of water.


    After that, he helped her up from her bed and fed her some tea.


    After drinking the water, Hua Mujiao took a probing glance at the white battle cry, blinked and said, "Bai Zhan Ke, you''re so gentle, I''m a little not used to it."


    Normally, Bai Zhan Ke had a straight face, but it could be said that he had no expression on his face.


    "It''s good that you''re used to it."


    "¡­"


    Just get used to it?


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit speechless. She moved her body, wanting to retort, but just as she was about to prop herself up, a sharp pain came from her lower abdomen.


    Only then did she remember what she had experienced.


    In his heart, he was instantly in a panic.


    She grabbed Bai Zhan Ke''s arm and bit her lips. "Bai Zhan Ke, our child, our child ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Kui held the flustered Hua Mujiao tightly, smoothing her hair. "It''s fine, don''t be afraid."


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s gentle voice, Hua Mujiao''s panicked heart sank.


    She looked at the wound on her abdomen. She wanted to reach out to touch it, but she was afraid.


    "Jin''er, I''m sorry. I won''t let you be in danger again. I swear!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s firm words warmed Hua Mujiao''s heart. Even the wound on her abdomen wasn''t as painful as before.


    She turned her head, looked at him steadily, and nodded.


    At the same time, he felt a little guilty.


    "I''m sorry, I was careless this time around. I did not expect that someone stronger than my martial arts would suddenly appear. That''s why ¡­"


    Originally, when she was facing the bodyguard of the so-called Crown Prince of the State of Heaven, Hua Mujiao was completely confident. Although Bai Zhan Ke had taught her some martial arts, it was only on the surface.


    In this foreign world, there were countless experts in martial arts. It was only because she was careless that she was injured.


    And what she felt guilty about was worrying Bai Zhan Ke.


    "It''s good that you''re fine. From now on, I will let Nan Ge follow you. No matter where you go, remember to let him follow you."


    Bai Zhan Ke could not be with Hua Mu Jin anytime and anywhere. Just in case, it was best to send Nan Ge along.


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t like to be followed, but after this incident, she didn''t dare to say anything.


    "En, I''m sorry."


    Hibiscus Blossom rarely bowed her head in front of him. She held her face in her hands and leaned over to kiss her warm, somewhat pale lips.


    Although the dragonfly touched her lips with the water, Hua Mujie''s cheeks were still slightly flushed.


    "Rest first. I''ll get someone to prepare some food for you."


    He placed the flower hibiscus on the bed and stood up.


    Just as he was about to call out to her, she grabbed his hand.


    Hua Mujiao''s lips moved, her voice was a little soft, "Bai Zhan Ke, I don''t care if he is the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, or some other important figure of another country, but I am definitely not the kind of person who would swallow his anger and refuse to retaliate after being beaten by someone."


    Although Hua Mujiao''s voice was very soft, her tone was extremely firm.


    As the saying goes, if someone doesn''t offend me, I won''t offend them. If someone offends me, I will return the favor tenfold. This was the creed that Hua Mu Jin had always followed.


    "I know!"


    These three simple words were a form of answer to Hua Mujiao.


    However, she did not wish for him to make a move.


    "What I mean is, I want to take care of this matter myself. If you make a move, there will be conflict between the two countries and it will definitely lead to a war. At that time, I think I will become a demon woman who will bring calamity to the people."


    In a war between two countries, only the common people would suffer. Flower Hibiscus understood this principle.


    Furthermore, if a Sovereign King were to start a war between two countries for a concubine, that concubine would definitely be insulted to the extreme.


    Although she didn''t care what people said about her, she did care that people had bad rumors about her.


    "Jin''er, it''s only a matter of time before Huan Yue and the Heavenly Light Empire fight. I''ll handle this matter, you just have to rest assured and recover from your injuries."

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    Hua Mujie was at a loss as to what to say.


    However, she did not want to pretend to be someone else.


    "I know that you are angry because I was injured, and I also know that the purpose of your daily discussions with the Southern King was to rope him in. Even if he would not do everything he could to help, the Southern Kingdom would at least not participate in the war between the Huan Yue Country and the Heavenly Light Empire."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin propped herself up from the ground.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke quickly stepped forward to support her.


    Hua Mujie smiled and put her hand on Bai Zhan Ke''s on hers.


    "I have already guessed the secret cooperation between the empress dowager and the State of Heaven. Although the war between the two nations is inevitable, but I was injured by the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Light Empire, this is my own personal matter. No matter what you are using me for, I will not sit still and wait for death.


    When Hua Mujie was stabbed in the stomach, she only had one thought in her mind.


    If something were to happen to the child in her womb, then even if she were to overturn the entire world, she would definitely make the person who hurt the child in her womb beg for death.


    Although the child in her womb was safe and sound, she had to make the Crown Prince pay the price.


    "Jin''er, I don''t want to see you anymore. We''re in danger."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s gentle voice sounded, and Hua Mu Jin smiled.


    "I know, but isn''t this how you protect me? Don''t you have confidence in yourself? "Even if you don''t have confidence in yourself, I still have confidence in you. I believe that you will definitely be able to protect me."


    Bai Zhan Ke shook his head helplessly.


    He stretched out his hand and lightly tapped on Hua Mu Jin''s forehead.


    "You ¡­ I really don''t know what to do with you."


    Hua Mujie stuck out her tongue playfully, smiling coquettishly.


    Looking at her coquettish smile, Bai Zhan''s body felt a little hot and dry. He slightly frowned, and slightly increased his strength as he held Hua Mujiao''s hand.


    Sensing that something was amiss with the white battle kite, Hua Mujiao stared at him, trying to discern something from his eyes.


    Then, she raised her eyebrows, her voice was like a nightingale, pleasant to the ear.


    "Your majesty, the Lun family is hungry. Didn''t you just say you were going to order someone to prepare food for them?" Why aren''t you still going? The Lun family is so hungry that their chests are pressed against their backs. "


    Bai Zhan''s frown deepened.


    He could clearly feel that Hua Mujiao was doing this on purpose.


    However, because of her charming voice, her body was extremely hot.


    He lowered his voice and said, "Jin''er, you''re playing with fire!"


    The hot air from Bai Zhan Ke''s body spread to Hua Mujiao.


    Even though she knew what Bai Zhan Ke was thinking at the moment, she wasn''t afraid. After all, she was injured, and she was sure that he wouldn''t do anything.


    "Your Majesty, what are you talking about?" The Lun family doesn''t understand. They are really hungry, they just want to eat something. "


    Hua Mu Jin continued to speak with his charming voice, and used his body to rub the man supporting him.


    She almost lost control of the desire to fight for free.


    Turning around, he gently placed her on the bed and pressed her down.


    Hibiscus flabbergasted, her mouth open, she used her hand to push his firm abdominal muscles.


    "Erm, um, I, I''m really hungry, I''m not lying to you. I''m still wounded. You''re not going to do anything to a wounded person, are you? "


    Bai Zhan tidied up Mu Jin''s hair, the corner of his mouth curled up into an evil smile.


    "Wasn''t the act just now of my beloved concubine just to ask for me? I am satisfying the desire of my beloved concubine, so why should I say something to the wounded? Don''t you think so, my beloved concubine? "


    Hua Mujiao stared at the man who was pressing down on her. She finally understood what it meant to lift a rock and smash it against her own foot.


    Originally, she was certain that Bai Zhan would tolerate it because of her injuries. However, she didn''t expect that he wouldn''t hesitate at all.


    "Hey, hey, hey, I, I was just teasing you, you''re not serious right? I was wrong, okay? I''m still wounded, do you have the heart to make a move on me? What if it hurts, or if it hurts the baby in my stomach? "


    Seeing the devilish smile on Bai Zhan Ge''s face, Hua Mujiao knew that she had to concede.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to eat as much as her later.


    "The cutie has already lit a fire. This fire isn''t something that can be extinguished just by talking."


    Bai Zhan Ke pursed his lips, the charming smile on his face growing wider and wider.


    Seeing his confident look, Hua Mujiao curled her lips, as if she was about to cry.


    "Your majesty, chenqie was wrong. I beg that Your Majesty forgive chenqie, please."


    Hua Mu Jin''s innocent look made Bai Zhan Ke laugh out loud.


    He bent down, kissed her lightly on the forehead, then got up.


    "Remember this in advance. We will slowly settle this matter with you after you have recovered from your injuries."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke walked towards the side hall, then ordered Green Bamboo to prepare some light food for Hua Mujiao.


    Meanwhile, on the other side.


    In the Southern Palace.


    "Royal Father, the actions of the Crown Prince of Heaven''s Radiance Country are indeed disrespectful to my Southern Kingdom, even if the one he harmed wasn''t Jin Jin ¡­ In my Southern Kingdom''s palace, before the National Ceremony, he did not put my Southern Kingdom in his eyes at all. This son believes that Father should carefully consider the words that Huan Yue had spoken recently. "


    Mu Yuze stood in front of the table and respectfully spoke to her father, who was behind the table.


    The Southern King was holding his head with one hand, as if he was thinking about something. His expression was dark.


    After a long while, he looked at Mu Yuze and said, "Yuze, the reason why I named you Crown Prince is because your royal brother has no heart to court and conduct court affairs. You should know that. Now that you are able to take charge of things by yourself, the matters of the court and government have been dealt with to the satisfaction of the oligarchs. You sided with the Huan Yue Kingdom because of your royal sister, right? "


    Mu Yuze''s thoughts were seen through by the Southern King. He smiled, nodded, and didn''t deny it.


    "Father has sharp eyes, this son cannot hide his petty ulterior motives. However, even without the fact that Jin''er is the royal sister''s daughter, this son still feels that signing an agreement with the Huan Yue Country that requires a hundred years of friendship is much more dependable than entering into an agreement with the Skylaurel Kingdom. "


    Mu Yuze was very clear that the king of the Heavenly Light Empire had great ambitions.


    It was only a matter of time before the century-old agreement would be torn apart.


    Last year, the Heavenly Light Empire sent several tens of thousands of troops to the border with the Southern Kingdom. The oligarchs predicted that after capturing the Huan Yue Country, they would make a move against the Southern Kingdom, and the reason why the oligarchs did not agree to sign a century-old agreement with the Huan Yue Emperor was because of that.


    Hearing these words, Mu Yuze frowned.


    Then, he replied, "Don''t tell me that you want to profit from this?"


    The Southern King coldly pursed his lips and sat upright as he looked at Mu Yuze. He said with a smile, "Yuze, although you are not as good as your royal brother, you are still a good son that no one is proud of."


    Although the Southern Kingdom was on good terms with other countries, because the Southern Kingdom had never participated in the war between countries, its neutrality made the other countries feel that it was a good opportunity.


    But now, if the Southern King wanted to profit from the countries of Huan Yue and Heaven''s Glory, he would most likely ¡­


    "Father, your son believes that this is not appropriate."


    "How is that inappropriate?"


    Seeing Mu Yu Ze retort her, the expression on the face of the Southern King turned slightly ugly.


    Mu Yuze took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, "Royal Father, the Heavenly Light Empire has been ambitious and has spying on the Southern Kingdom for a long time, so even if there is a slight opportunity, they will send troops over. Although the Southern Kingdom is easily defenceless and has countless capable people in the country, if the Heavenly Light Nation and the surrounding countries join hands, it will still be a matter of time before we destroy the Southern Kingdom."


    Mu Yuze let out a long breath, looked up, and said, "How wise and capable is the Huan Yue Emperor? With Shangguan Yi, a proud and valiant general, as his assistant, it''s not impossible for the Huan Yue to take over the Southern Kingdom."


    If the two countries were to fight, then our Southern Kingdom will reap the rewards from this battle. If the two countries were to find out, then the first one they would have to deal with would be our Southern Kingdom. Not to mention, our two empires will not suffer a single defeat, even if both sides were to suffer, our Southern Kingdom will find it hard to deal with them.


    Mu Yu Ze''s words were very clear, and his analysis was very thorough.


    However, because of his words, the face of the Southern King turned as black as the bottom of a pot.


    "Yuze, are you questioning us?"


    There was anger in the voice of the Southern King.


    Mu Yuze lowered her head. "Your son doesn''t dare. I plead for royal father to reconsider."


    For a long time, the Southern King did not speak again.


    "Haha ¡­"


    Suddenly, the Southern King burst out into laughter, leaving Mu Yuze baffled.


    "Father, you ¡­"


    The dark expression on the face of the Southern King was no longer there. Instead, it was replaced with a look of gratification.


    "Yuze, the oligarch was right about you." The Ancestor King once said that unless it was absolutely necessary, the Southern Kingdom could not wage war with other countries. If you can analyze it so thoroughly, the oligarchs will be relieved. "


    Mu Yu Ze looked at his own father, and for a moment, he still didn''t understand what was going on in his gourd.


    Until the Southern King said, "You''ve always felt that you were inferior to your elder brother, that you lacked confidence. Do you still think this way?"


    Hearing this, Mu Yuze understood.


    He pursed his lips and asked, "Royal father, the reason why you didn''t agree to the century-old agreement with Huan Yue Huang was because you wanted to see how I would explain this matter? "Father, you ¡­"


    "Enough, if you are so unconfident about yourself in the past, how can you become a good monarch? It is very clear to all that the Tian Guang Kingdom is very ambitious. Now, before the National Ceremony, the crown prince of the Tian Guang Kingdom looked down on our Southern Kingdom, and even insulted the princess of our Southern Kingdom, so the oligarchs should tear up the treaty. "


    As he spoke, the Southern King''s eyes darkened.


    "However, we need to discuss this matter with the Moon Emperor. Go to the West Palace and tell him that you have an important matter to discuss with him."


    Ever since Mu Yu Ze found out Hua Mu Jin''s identity, he became curious about his father''s cold and indifferent attitude towards her.


    Because, when royal sister was here, father dotes on royal sister, it was very famous.


    Mu Yuze didn''t expect that her father''s painstaking efforts were all for her.


    "Yes, your son ¡­"


    "Esteemed Queen has arrived ¡­"


    Mu Yuze was just about to leave when she heard the eunuch outside the hall speak.


    Turning around, he saw the door of the Southern Palace being pushed open as his mother walked towards him.

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    "This son greets mother."


    Mu Yuze bowed to the queen.


    The queen stepped forward and helped him to his feet. Then she looked at the king behind the table and sat down.


    Your Majesty, I sent my concubine to send her to the Eastern Palace in the first place, which is why she was injured when she met the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom in the Northern Palace. This matter is all because of my concubine, the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom doesn''t look down on anyone, he not only insulted my Southern Kingdom''s princess, he insulted the dignity of my Southern Kingdom.


    The king shook his head and sighed. He knew that the queen had come to fight for Hibiscus.


    "What does the queen think the oligarchs should do?"


    The queen looked coldly at her husband and said sulkily, "Do you still need me to say that? "He should have just destroyed the century-old agreement between the two countries and signed a contract with the Huan Yue Country. That way, he would be able to break the ambitions that the Heavenly Light Nation had set their eyes on the Southern Kingdom."


    It was only natural that the queen should feel sorry for her daughter''s daughter.


    However, the pain in her heart caused her to be blinded.


    "Queen knows that if the Southern Kingdom unilaterally broke the agreement, other countries would think that our Southern Kingdom did not keep our promise. This would also have a certain impact on our Southern Kingdom''s future trade."


    Hearing the king''s words, the queen was somewhat at a loss for words.


    However, she was an eccentric flower, Hibiscus Mutabilis. She didn''t want to see someone humiliating the little girl that she felt sorry for being bullied by others, so she had to swallow her anger.


    "Chenqie should not have cared about matters of the court and the government. However, if the King does not give a proper explanation for this matter to little girl Jin Jin, then I will cut my hair into a knot and leave the palace! "


    "Nonsense!"


    As soon as the queen''s voice fell, the king slammed his hand on the table and stood up.


    At the side, Mu Yuze was also shocked by the queen''s words. Seeing that the king was angry, she hurriedly said, "Imperial Mother, you have misunderstood father. Father ¡­"


    Mu Yuze was just about to advise against it, but was interrupted by the Queen.


    She stood up and angrily looked at the king, saying: "Yuze, stop speaking up for your father. Little girl Jin Jin Jin is of Qingcheng''s bloodline. No matter what I say, I must uphold justice for her."


    "You, a woman, what do you know? A man is the ruler of a nation, you should know how to handle this matter properly. You threaten a man with his hair cut, but he is your husband!"


    Perhaps it was because he was truly old, but he was so angry that even his breathing became a little hurried.


    "Back then, Qingcheng left the palace. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was concerned about the relationship between husband and wife, she would have long left as well. Your Majesty, now that you have come to interrogate me, is it possible for me to be your wife? Furthermore, if it weren''t for Qingcheng, you would have broken the rules set by the Ancestor Queen and taken her as your concubine.


    The queen, provoked by the king, began to turn over old debts.


    Seeing the two fiercely quarreling, Mu Yuze was in a somewhat difficult position. She stood to the side, unsure of what to do.


    Only now did he remember that his mother was also a woman with a strong personality.


    "Wasn''t it because of your anger towards the widows that the widows wanted to use the matter of Consort Na to provoke you? Do you really think that the widows would accept concubines?" A man is not an affectionate king, why do you not understand his thoughts? "


    The more they argued, the more the two of them looked like a couple that had just gotten together.


    "If you don''t make me angry, how could I possibly be angry with you? This is all your fault."


    Looking at the two of them, Mu Yuze smiled and shook her head.


    Then, he loudly stopped the two people''s argument.


    "Imperial Mother, Royal Father, please stop quarreling. Everyone clearly cares about each other, there''s no need to be so angry."


    Seeing that the two of them had stopped quarreling, Mu Yuze sat the queen down and said softly, "Mother, you have truly wronged Father. Father and your son are here to discuss matters of the heart, and Father is already prepared to sign a treaty with Huan Yue Emperor. However, the time is not ripe yet, so we have to consider things carefully."


    Hearing Mu Yuze''s words, the queen found it hard to believe.


    She stared at him and asked, "Is that true?"


    Mu Yuze nodded. "Seriously."


    The Queen''s anger was completely retracted.


    She turned her head to look at the infuriated king. She felt somewhat guilty and guilty at the same time.


    "So that means, Your Majesty, you''re going to uphold justice for little girl Jin Jin?"


    The King of the South glanced at the queen and sat back, his face still angry.


    Mu Yuze took a look and knew that the two had something to say, so she said, "Father, Mother, I still have matters to attend to, so I''ll be taking my leave first."


    After speaking, Mu Yuze left.


    The queen looked at the angry king, got up, and went over to him.


    "Your Majesty, chenqie has wronged you. Don''t be angry, chenqie is only trying to scare you. Are you really going to be angry with chenqie?"


    At this moment, the Queen''s voice became extremely gentle.


    The Southern King was still angry, but when he heard her gentle voice, his anger had already subsided.


    "You are the only queen in the queen''s palace. If you cut your hair into a piece of cloth, what do you want the widow to do? Even if the oligarchs knew that you were threatening them, could they just say what they wanted to say? "


    "Chenqie, aren''t you afraid that you''ll see that little girl Jin Ji suffer a loss? That''s why I had no choice." Qingcheng was born with great difficulty after being pregnant for ten months. Now that she''s gone, shouldn''t chenqie love the little girl Jin properly? As the ruler of a nation, such a petty thing would damage your prestige. "


    Then the queen stood behind the king and massaged his shoulders.


    Ever since Hua Qingcheng had left the palace, the two of them, husband and wife, had never been like this before.


    "Qingcheng is also the daughter of an oligarch, and that little girl Jin Jin Jin is Qingcheng''s child. However, even though this is the case, you should not have come here to threaten us without caring about anything else. "


    The king caught hold of the threat and did not let it go. The queen had given in, but when she saw him like this, she became angry again.


    "Are you done yet? I''ve already resolved Qingcheng''s matters with the Li Palace. Why are you so intent on making this matter a part of your plan?" If you still want to quibble about it, then let''s just ignore each other like in the past! "


    With that, the queen raised her foot to leave.


    But he was stopped by the king.


    "Alright, the oligarch is wrong, alright? This matter shall come to an end here. As for little Jin Jin''s matter, I will make sure to satisfy you, okay? "


    "That''s more like it."


    After this incident in the Southern Palace, the Southern King and the Queen were finally reconciled.


    The two of them had been in a cold war for twenty years, and now that they were able to reconcile, it could be said that Hua Mujiao had contributed greatly to their efforts.


    West Palace. Bedchamber.


    "Queen, you look very well today. Did something good happen?"


    Hibiscus Blossom sat on the bed, and the queen was feeding her spoonfuls of Tremella in her hand.


    "And Queen? I''ve already told you, call me grandma Huang. I am in a good mood because I can see that you and the child in your womb are fine, so I am at ease. "


    The queen''s words are not believed by Hibiscus vulgaris.


    This was because her granny''s face was clearly filled with the joy of having been nourished by love.


    "It''s my fault for making my royal grandmother worry. However, why did you call me to the Eastern Palace for? "


    Hearing this, the queen put down the bowl in her hands. "It''s nothing important. Back when Qingcheng was already old, the king had prepared a wedding suit for her. I thought it would be useless to stay, so I prepared to give it to you, but who would have thought ¡­"


    As she spoke, there was guilt on the queen''s face.


    Hua Mujiao looked at her and said with a smile, "Grandmother, I''m fine. It''s just some superficial wounds. I''ll be fine in two days."


    The queen knew that the hibiscus flower was to prevent her from worrying. She calmed herself down, turned to the mama, and said, "Bring the thing over, and show it to the little hibiscus girl."


    "Yes, Queen."


    After receiving her orders, the mama took the box from the palace maid and walked in front of Hua Mu Jin and the queen.


    The Queen stood up and was about to open the box when she heard Hua Mujie say, "Grandmother, I''m already married. I''m afraid I won''t need the wedding dress anymore."


    "Nonsense." The queen glared at her, then opened the box and took out her wedding dress.


    Hua Mujiao was stunned as she looked at the blood-like wedding dress.


    What appeared in her eyes was clearly a Chinese red wedding dress.


    "Royal Grandmother, this wedding dress ¡­"


    "What wedding dress?" This is a wedding dress, although it was made according to the wedding dress of our ancestor, it still doesn''t seem like it. Although you are the wife of the Fantasy Moon Emperor, in our Southern Kingdom, men can only marry one wife. You can use this wedding dress when he officially marries you. "


    Although the design of the wedding dress still had an ancient feel to it, but the flower hibiscus seemed to like it very much.


    She also hoped that one day, she would be able to wear this big red wedding dress, waiting for Bai Zhan Ke to bring a big palanquin to marry her.


    However, the Huan Yue Country was the Huan Yue Country, not the Southern Country. His harem had three thousand beauties.


    Not to mention, she was only a concubine. No matter what, she wouldn''t be able to use her wedding dress.


    "Empress Dowager Xie, just ¡­"


    "What is it? You don''t like it? "


    "No, no. It''s just that Huan Yue is not like the Southern Kingdom. I''m already his concubine, so I can''t let him hold a ceremony like that. I don''t need a wedding dress like this."


    The expression on Hua Mu Jin''s face was somewhat dejected.


    After all, the idea that a woman gets married once in her life was something every woman would dream of the moment she put on her wedding dress.


    "What is useless? Although you are the concubine of the Huan Yue Emperor, that is only a matter of time. "Right now, you are the noble princess of our Southern Kingdom. I will find the king and have you hold a wedding banquet with the Huan Yue Emperor in the Southern Kingdom."


    The queen''s words, let flowers and hibiscus is very surprised, at the same time very touched.


    Since she was young, her parents had divorced and formed their own families, so she was ignored.


    When she transmigrated to this foreign world, she was also bullied by the people in Shang Shu Manor. Now that she suddenly had family members who cared about her so much, her heart couldn''t help but be moved.


    "Grandma, thank you. This is the first time in my life that I''ve felt kinship."


    Looking at Hibiscus Blossom''s gentle yet slightly sorrowful smile, the queen felt very uncomfortable in her heart.


    She stepped forward and took hold of Hua Mu Jin''s hand.


    "Little girl, I''ll have my king discuss this with Emperor Huan Yue in a while. "Oh you, in the future, you must remember that you are a princess of my Southern Kingdom. If anyone dares to bully you, I will definitely not spare them!"

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    The queen''s words touched the heart of Hibiscus vulgaris. It had probably been a long time since she had felt her family''s love. Her eyes were somewhat moist.


    The sincere look on the queen''s face moved her deeply.


    "Granny, I ¡­"


    "Silly girl, you don''t need to say anything else, even my granny knows that. You, ah, as long as you remember, you are not alone, the Southern Kingdom''s palace is your home. If you ever suffer any grievances in the future, come and tell me, I will definitely uphold justice for you, do you understand?"


    Hua Mu Jin was about to say something, but she was interrupted by the queen.


    With that, the queen stood up, smiled, and continued, "Little girl, your body is still very weak. Go and rest well, and I won''t disturb your rest any longer. Tomorrow, I will come to see you again."


    Hua Mu Jin retracted the urge to cry and nodded: "Mn, Grandma, walk slowly."


    Watching the queen leave, Hibiscus vulgaris pursed her lips.


    "Empress, the Queen treats you so well, without any airs. When we return to the Huan Yue Country, those people in the imperial harem won''t dare to underestimate you anymore. After all, you''re a princess of the Southern Kingdom right now."


    Green Bamboo stepped forward and put away the bowl at the side, feeling happy for his master.


    When they were in Huan Yue Country, the court ladies were discussing in private that her master was born of a low birth, so she wasn''t worthy of being favored by the emperor.


    But things were different now. Their master was the princess of a kingdom.


    "I don''t care how others look at me. What I care about is this kinship. "


    Hua Mu Jin knew what Green Bamboo was thinking, but she wasn''t proud of being a princess of the Southern Kingdom. Instead, she was sincerely treated by the Queen, which made her feel the warmth of family love.


    "Empress, your heart is kind, so you naturally won''t care about this." "But this servant is still happy for you. From now on, those people in the imperial harem will not dare to speak ill of you."


    Green Bamboo also knew more or less what life was like for Hua Mujiao in Shang Shu Manor. Although she didn''t understand why her master suddenly became a princess of the Southern Kingdom, she was still proud of having such a master in her heart.


    Looking at the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin''s lips curved up in a smile. "I''m tired. You can leave first."


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    Green Bamboo folded the wedding dress and placed it in a brocade box, then placed it on the table. He then carried the plate out.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the brocade box on the table. In her mind, she imagined the scene of her marriage with Bai Zhan Ke, and the corners of her mouth curled up into a happy and satisfied smile.


    However, she wasn''t sure that her marriage to Bai Zhan Ke would be successful.


    Elsewhere, in the royal study.


    "Huan Yue emperor, how do you think this matter should be handled?"


    The King of the South sat behind his desk and looked at the white battle cry on his right, seeming to have some profound meaning.


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his head and looked towards the Southern King.


    His deep black eyes were sharp, and anyone could tell that he harbored killing intent towards the crown prince of the Skyrise Kingdom.


    "If I say that killing him is the safest, would the king still ask for my opinion?"


    To the side, Shangguan Yi''s lips quivered.


    He really didn''t understand what this man was thinking.


    The Southern King had already agreed to sign a century-old bond with the Huan Yue Country. It was clear that the Southern King was on Hibiscus Flower''s side.


    Although he did want to kill the good-for-nothing crown prince of the State of Heaven''s Light, he should be considering how to make the State of Heaven break the treaty on its own right now.


    "Your Majesty, forgive me for being blunt, but I wonder what thoughts do you have?"


    The King of the South kept his eyes on Bai Zhan Ke.


    From the look on Bai Zhan Ke''s face, he could tell that this man truly cared for Jing Jin.


    "The next day will be the national code. Although the matter of the crown prince of the Skyrise Kingdom being sealed off by the oligarchs, there are a lot of people from other countries in the Northern Palace, and it is inevitable that someone will spread the news. If the king of the Heavenly Light Empire were to know about this, then it will not be as simple as a oligarch wanting to destroy a treaty. "


    From the words of the King of the South, Bai Zhan Ke understood what he wanted to do.


    Of course, Shangguan Yi understood a bit.


    "Could it be that the Southern King wants to let him go?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s voice was a bit cold.


    The Southern King knew that the Moon Emperor must be angry.


    "Why not?"


    He raised his eyebrows and smiled, showing some provocation towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Zhan Ke had an indifferent expression. He squinted his eyes, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a chilling smile.


    "If the Southern King does not wish to sign a contract with the Huan Yue Country, I will not force him. However, if you want to release the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, don''t blame me for starting a massacre in your palace! "


    Even from a distance, the King of the South could feel the cold on his body.


    "Huan Yue emperor, you misunderstand."


    At this time, Mu Yu Ze, who was standing on the Southern King''s back, felt something was wrong and immediately stood out.


    He smiled and said, "Huan Yue emperor, although Jin Jin is your concubine, she is also a princess of my Southern Kingdom. When she was hurt in the palace, father will not ignore her. Furthermore, the Heavenly Light Nation has spied on the Southern Kingdom for a long time, so the Huan Yue Emperor should be very clear about this. "


    Looking at Mu Yu Ze, Shangguan Yi frowned.


    The Heavenly Light Nation had been spying on the Southern Kingdom''s business all this time. Not only was this a king, the previous generation of kings had also been drooling over the Southern Kingdom''s business for a long time. This was not a secret.


    However, he did not understand the meaning of the Southern King wanting to release the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Light Empire.


    "Your highness, I am really not too sure. Please explain."


    Mu Yuze looked at her father, who was dressed in a dragon robe, then turned to Shangguan Yi when she saw him nod.


    "Father''s meaning is that we should release the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Light Empire and set up a banquet to apologize to him. "I hope that the Huan Yue emperor will cooperate fully during the Rising Sun Nation''s ceremony. After this show is over, the Huan Yue emperor wants to kill the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, no matter how badly he cuts us down, my Southern Kingdom will not say a word."


    Hearing Mu Yuze''s words, Shangguan Yi''s frown deepened.


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth and asked, "Does the king really want to do this during the ceremony?"


    Hearing this, the Southern King raised his eyebrows and smiled.


    Then, he said, "Otherwise, Emperor Huan Yue, do you have a better way for the Heavenly Light Nation to unilaterally destroy the treaty?"


    "Then we''ll do as you say."


    Bai Zhan Ke stood up as he said, "I still have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."


    "Wait a moment."


    However, just as Bai Zhan turned around, the South King called out to him.


    Turning his head, he saw what had happened. A malicious smile appeared on the face of the Southern King.


    "Little girl Jin Jin is the granddaughter of an outsider, and you, Huan Yue emperor, are her husband. According to seniority, I''m afraid you should address her as grandpa?"


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t expect that the Southern King would suddenly say such a thing.


    For a moment, he was slightly speechless.


    Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, looked as if she was watching a good show.


    "That''s right, if that''s the case, then Emperor Huan Yue should call this son of mine ''royal uncle''. Father, do you think so?"


    Seeing that King Nan was joking with Bai Zhan Ke, Mu Yuze, who was at the side, also opened his mouth and echoed his words.


    Bai Zhan Ke stood there, not knowing what to say.


    "Although you are the ruler of a country, your seniority should still be counted in the Southern Kingdom. If it''s hard for the Huan Yue emperor to call you grandpa, then it''s fine. However, you can go and discuss it with little girl Jin Jin to see if you can change your address. "


    From the moment he first came into contact with the King of the South, Shangguan Yi had felt that this King was an interesting person.


    However, he did not expect the Southern King to make fun of him, which surprised him a little.


    "Cough, your majesty, we are currently in the Southern Kingdom, so we should follow the Southern Kingdom''s etiquette." Cough, your majesty, we are currently in the Southern Kingdom, so we should follow the Southern Kingdom''s etiquette.


    Shangguan Yi received Bai Zhan Ke''s cold stare as soon as he finished speaking.


    He swallowed his saliva, and the corner of his mouth twitched in embarrassment, not daring to say anything more.


    "Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply to the Southern King and Mu Yu Ze, and directly walked out of the study.


    Shangguan Yi looked at the smiling Southern King and the Crown Prince on the table, smiled, and followed Bai Zhan Ke.


    He looked at the expressionless white warrior beside him and fanned himself with the folding fan in his hand.


    "This trip to the Southern Kingdom was not in vain. After this war between the Huan Yue Country and the Heavenly Light Nation, the Southern Kingdom will definitely stand on our side. Even more importantly, you and her have wasted your time in picking up an imperial grandfather. That is truly a cause for celebration. "


    Shangguan Yi''s words were obviously meant to tease him.


    Bai Zhan Ke turned to look at him and said coldly, "Shangguan Yi, you''re being too idle!"


    "Don''t you know that I have nothing to do? "Tell me, what are you planning to do with the National Grimoire in the future?"


    Shangguan Yi held back her laughter and changed the topic.


    He knew that if he continued to tease her, he wouldn''t get anything good out of it.


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan stopped walking. He looked Shangguan Yi up and down before saying, "You''re quite suitable to be an assassin."


    With that, he walked towards the West Palace.


    Shangguan Yi froze on the spot, staring at his back.


    Only after a long time did he recover his wits.


    You don''t have to do this, Bai Zhan Ke. This general is a general of a nation after all. Take a good look. How is this general fit to be an assassin?


    Returning to the Western Palace, Hibiscus Blossom was still sleeping soundly.


    Bai Zhan Ke approached softly and caressed her face.


    "You''re back?"


    As if sensing the aura of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao opened her eyes and looked at him.


    Bai Zhan nodded his head and asked, "Does the wound still hurt?"


    Hua Mujie propped herself up and shook her head, "It doesn''t hurt anymore, it''s just a little itchy."


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk. Why are you in such a hurry to come back? So you''re actually worried about someone. The two of you being together all day don''t seem to be in such a bad mood. Just looking at it makes this general feel numb."


    Shangguan Yi felt goosebumps rise all over his body as soon as he entered the bedroom and saw the two men lying by the bed.


    "Who allowed you to see it? If you think it''s too much trouble, close your eyes or go out. "


    Hua Mujiao glared at Shangguan Yi before turning back to face her.


    Actually, she liked to bicker with Shangguan Yi.


    "Do you think this general is willing to watch it?" After giving Hibiscus of the Flowers a white eye, Shangguan Yi sat down at a nearby table.


    Then, as if he had thought of something interesting, he looked at Hua Mujiao and smiled: "That''s right, this general has heard some interesting words today, do you want to hear them?"

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    Interesting words?


    Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at Bai Zhan.


    She subconsciously felt that Shangguan Yi''s interesting words had something to do with Bai Zhan Ke.


    "What do you mean?"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao wanted to hear more, Shangguan Yi''s smile widened.


    He poured himself a cup of water and waited for his tongue to moisten before he opened his mouth to speak.


    "Just now in the imperial study, the Southern King said that your husband should call him ''Royal Grandfather'', and that your imperial uncle ¡­"


    "Shut up!"


    However, before Shangguan Yi could finish her sentence, Bai Zhan gre cut her off.


    Shangguan Yi didn''t need to continue speaking, Hua Mu Jin had already guessed what the interesting words were.


    She raised her eyebrows and looked at Bai Zhan''s dark face. She couldn''t help but smile.


    "Um, according to seniority, you should call the South King ''grandpa'', the Southern Kingdom''s crown prince, and the first prince. One is my youngest royal uncle, one is my eldest royal uncle, and the other is my queen. I''m looking for my family, so you won''t be unhappy, right?"


    Hua Mujiao blinked her large eyes, her eyes filled with an unstoppable love.


    Looking at her, Bai Zhan Ke''s sword-like eyebrows trembled, but he didn''t say anything.


    Shangguan Yi, on the other hand, looked as if she didn''t want to be a big deal. She stared at Bai Zhan Ke, waiting to see what he would say next.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, you know, I was raised in Shang Shu Manor before, and the people there are not good to me. Now that I finally know my mother''s identity, we can be considered to have found relatives. For my sake, just call them as I please, okay? "


    "¡­"


    For a long time, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t reply.


    And his awkward expression really caused Hua Mujiao to be unable to stop herself from laughing.


    In the end, she was still unable to hold back and laughed out loud.


    "Puff ¡­" "Alright, I''m just teasing you. See how it makes things for you, it''s as if I''m trying to kill you."


    Hua Mujiao pursed her lips, amused by the look on her face.


    "Jin''er, you''re being naughty again!"


    "¡­"


    As the soft voice of Bai Zhan Ke faded, this time it was Hua Mujiao''s turn to be speechless.


    She could clearly see the black eyes of Bai Zhan Ke, as if to say that he would punish her for teasing him.


    Hua Mu Jin turned to Shangguan Yi, winking at her for help.


    Shangguan Yi coughed lightly, showing that he didn''t want to help her.


    But he still looked at the embroidered box on the table and asked, "What is this? The box is so delicate. "


    Hearing this, Hua Mujie hurriedly replied, "The wedding dress, Huang, ahem, the queen sent over. She said that the Southern King ordered her mother to sew it in the past."


    "Wedding dress?"


    Shangguan Yi didn''t understand. Hua Mujiao was already a concubine of Bai Zhan; what was the meaning of giving away a wedding dress?


    "Does the queen intend to have you married again?"


    As soon as Shangguan Yi finished speaking, a chilling aura emanated from Bai Zhan Ke who was sitting by the bed.


    Hua Mujiao glared at Shangguan Yi, seemingly spouting nonsense at her.


    She awkwardly smiled and explained, "It''s not what he meant. Don''t listen to his nonsense. The queen only wanted to see what I looked like in my wedding dress, so she sent it over. "Furthermore, she also said that she wanted you and me to hold a wedding banquet in the Southern Kingdom. This wedding dress was meant for me to wear at the wedding banquet."


    Looking at Hua Mujie''s flustered explanation of the situation, Bai Zhan Ke''s chilliness vanished.


    Suddenly, he asked, "Do you want to do it?"


    Hua Mujiao was stunned for a moment. She looked at him, unable to react.


    He asked back, "What did you just say?"


    "I ask you, do you want to marry me?"


    Hearing this, Hibiscus vulgaris nodded like she was pounding garlic.


    "Yes."


    "Then do it."


    After a while, Hua Mu Jin was stunned.


    She had not expected Bai Zhan Ke to agree.


    As the king of Huan Yue Country, logically speaking, holding a wedding banquet with his concubine in another country was unreasonable.


    But he actually agreed without the slightest hesitation?


    "Are you sure you want to marry me in the Southern Kingdom? "If this were to come back to Huan Yue, would ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was worried about those stubborn ministers of the imperial court. After knowing about this, they would say something that would not conform with the rules.


    "I have the final say on this matter."


    Looking at Bai Zhan Ke''s resolute eyes, Hua Mujiao felt that this man was worth entrusting his entire life to.


    And she hadn''t misjudged him.


    "Alright."


    Beside the table, Shangguan Yi looked a little disappointed.


    However, in an instant, he returned to his original appearance.


    "Aiyo, I was wondering if all of you could not be so numb, causing me to feel uncomfortable all over. Come on, this general will go and prepare the national code for the future. You guys continue to get tired of it, this general will not be bothered to read it. "


    With that, Shangguan Yi got up and walked out.


    As night fell, a banquet began in the palace. The main theme of the banquet was to apologize to the Crown Prince of the State of Heaven.


    And when the queen learned of this, she quarrelled with the King of the South again.


    As a precaution, the Southern King did not explain to the Queen why the Prince of Heaven had been released.


    The Queen did not attend the banquet. It should have been an extremely lively banquet, but only the Southern King and the Crown Prince attended. Even people from other countries would have a future.


    In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the Southern Kingdom''s national code.


    The entire Southern Kingdom was celebrating.


    Hua Mujie was forced to stay in the palace because of her wounds.


    Thus, she did not know what had happened during the national code.


    "Esteemed ¡­ Esteemed wangfei, this isn''t good ¡­"


    In the morning, Hibiscus vulgaris was still having breakfast when the green bamboo hastily ran in.


    "The Empress is eating. It is not proper for you to be so flustered!"


    Nan Ge, who was standing to one side, looked at the panicking green bamboo and scolded.


    Seeing the serious expression on Nan Ge''s face, Green Bamboo was slightly afraid.


    "What happened this morning?"


    Although it was difficult for people to get close to Nan Ge, they still got along quite well.


    However, the green bamboo had not come into contact with him before, so it was somewhat afraid.


    "To reply esteemed Empress, this servant had just gone to the kitchen when I heard a few palace maids say that the Dragon Cage of the Southern Kingdom had just left the palace when I encountered an assassin ¡­"


    "What?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin abruptly stood up.


    However, she had forgotten that she was wounded. Because she was too excited, the wound had been torn open.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    "Empress, Empress, are you alright?"


    Seeing Hua Mujie''s pained expression, the bamboo hastily stepped forward and supported her.


    Nan Ge, who was at the side, originally wanted to go over and help, but after reaching out his hand, he retracted it.


    "You just said that the king has met an assassin? Is anyone hurt? "


    Although the wound was very painful, Hua Mujiao was still worried. She wanted to know if the queen and the king, as well as the members of the White Battlefield, were injured.


    "This servant only heard that the palace maid said that she had met an assassin. As for whether or not anyone was injured, this servant does not know."


    Hua Mu Jin became a bit anxious and hurriedly said to Nan Ge, "Nan Ge, go take a look and protect your master. If you have the ability, then please protect the king and queen well."


    "Empress, it is your duty to protect you well."


    Although Hibiscus vulgaris had its orders, Nan Ge had no intention of following them.


    Hua Mujiao covered the place where the wound was, and looked at Nan Ge, "What kind of duty or duty is this? I''m very safe in the palace, don''t you worry about your master''s safety?"


    Nan Ge''s performance made Hua Mu Jin a bit angry.


    Even though it was an order from the White War Chi, he was a little too inflexible.


    "Green Bamboo, go find an imperial physician to take a look at the Empress''s wounds."


    "Yes, this servant will go now."


    Nan Ge didn''t pay attention to Hua Mujiao''s words and only instructed the green bamboo.


    The green bamboo was worried about Hua Mu Jin, so it naturally obeyed Nan Ge''s words.


    After helping Hua Mu Jin to sit down, the bamboo shoot ran out in a hurry.


    Nan Ge looked around and used his Qi to check that there was no one around. Then he walked up to Hua Mujiao and said, "Empress, don''t worry. Those assassins are General Shangguan and Luo Chen."


    "What?"


    The words of Nan Ge made Hua Mu Jin unable to believe it.


    She even thought that she had misheard him.


    "This subordinate only knows that this is Master''s arrangement. If the Empress wishes to know more, wait for Master to come back and ask Master yourself. "


    Hua Mu Jin was completely stupefied.


    The arrangement of the White Battlefield? She didn''t know why he did it.


    If Shangguan Yi and Luo Chen hurt the Southern King and the Queen, she wouldn''t forgive him.


    But she did not believe that this was what Bai Zhan Ke would do.


    "Nan Ge, is your master hiding something from me?"


    Hua Mujie always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn''t tell what was wrong.


    "Regarding this matter, the Empress should ask the mistress herself. This subordinate is excused from speaking too much."


    Nan Ge hadn''t mentioned this matter to begin with, but he couldn''t bear to see Hua Mujiao pull at her wound in worry, so he figured out that the assassins were Shangguan Yi and Luo Chen.


    Hua Mujie also knew that Nan Ge was unwilling to say, so no matter how she asked, she couldn''t get anything out of him.


    "If you don''t want to say it, then so be it. I''m tired, you can leave. "


    "Yes."


    After returning to her bedroom, Hua Mujiao carefully thought about it, but still couldn''t make heads or tails of it.


    Because she was worried, she could only send Green Bamboo out to investigate.


    "Empress, I heard from the court ladies that the king and queen are fine, but that the crown prince of the State of Tianzhao was kidnapped by an assassin. I don''t know where he went."


    "The Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom?"


    After hearing what the green bamboo said, Hua Mujiao suddenly understood.


    She still hadn''t figured out her feelings, but she finally understood why the Southern King placed the Crown Prince of the State of Tianzhao on the table and also held the banquet.


    Was this the plan that her royal grandfather and Bai Zhan had come up with to deal with the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom?


    But...


    "Other than the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, are there any other injuries?"


    "It is said that a few of the guards were injured, but none of them were seriously injured. The king has already ordered the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom to take his men to chase after the assassins. "However, this servant feels that the Crown Prince of Heaven''s Reflection is deserving of his life. Who asked him to injure the Empress? Even if he were to be killed, he would still be deserving of it."


    Green Bamboo hated the crown prince of the Skyrise Kingdom to the bone.


    After all, he had injured his master and almost caused him to lose his prince.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head and sighed. She already told Bai Qi to let her handle this matter, but who would''ve thought that he would actually make a move.


    Furthermore, it was a conspiracy with the Southern King.


    However, she felt that what happened here probably wasn''t as simple as she thought.


    She always felt that she was being used in this matter.

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    "Empress, don''t think too much about this matter. In any case, the one in trouble is only that hateful crown prince, you are injured, so it is not appropriate for you to bother with such trifling matters. Moreover, you are still pregnant with the little prince, so if you think too much about it, it will affect the little prince in your stomach."


    Green bamboo see flower hibiscus still looks like a heavy heart, hurriedly exhort.


    She was very clear that as Hua Mujiao''s personal palace maid, if something were to happen to her master, the Emperor would definitely blame her.


    Furthermore, she was truly worried for her master.


    "How do you know that the one I''m carrying is the little prince? Maybe it''s a little princess? "


    Hearing the green bamboo call out the little prince, Hua Mujiao felt somewhat helpless.


    She knew that the ancients attached great importance to the birth of their son.


    But personally, she preferred her daughter.


    "Regardless of whether it''s a prince or a princess, as long as it''s the Empress'' birth, the Emperor will definitely like it."


    Although the green bamboo said a few words of praise, but flowers, hibiscus heard, in the heart is also quite happy.


    "Girl, you''re speaking more and more."


    Green Bamboo smiled mischievously and said, "This was also learned from the Empress. Wasn''t the Empress like this when she was coaxing the emperor?" Your servant, ah, has only learned the skin of the Empress. "


    Hua Mu Jin''s face turned slightly red.


    She glared at Green Bamboo and scolded softly, "You little mischievous girl, you''re getting more and more unruly. Now you dare to tease me? If you hurry back, I''ll find you seventy or eighty and marry you, and you can follow my example of coaxing the emperor to coax the seventy or eighty. "


    Although the green bamboo was poor mouthed, but the flower, Hibiscus vulgaris, was not detestable.


    Furthermore, in terms of bickering, she did not think that she would lose to Green Bamboo.


    "Empress, please don''t. Your servant was wrong, alright?" You better not marry me to an eighty year old man. This servant will serve you for the rest of your life. "


    The green bamboo was acting coquettishly, looking extremely cute.


    Hua Mujiao helplessly shook her head, and said with a smile: "Enough, it''s fine for you to live for your entire life, but I can''t waste your entire life, can I? In the future, if you have such a perfect husband in your heart, tell me and I''ll grant you a marriage, how about it? "


    Upon hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, a figure flashed through Green Bamboo Forest''s mind.


    The figure''s owner was none other than Luo Chen.


    Following which, a red flush emerged on the bamboo''s face.


    Hua Mujiao knew that she must have found someone she liked and laughed, "Could it be that you already have a husband in your heart? "Tell me, who is it?"


    Green Bamboo''s face grew even redder as she shyly said, "Empress, this servant doesn''t have one. This servant lives deep in the palace. How could I like anyone? Imperial Mother, please don''t tease this servant anymore."


    The skin of the ancients was not as thick as the skin of modern people.


    Hua Mujiao had only said a few words, but the green bamboo''s face was extremely red, even her ears were completely red.


    "It''s true that you live deep in the palace, but in this palace, aside from the emperor, there are also guards. Could it be that you ¡­"


    For a palace maid and a guard to develop feelings for each other should be a very ordinary matter.


    Seeing the bamboo''s reaction, Hua Mujiao knew that she guessed right.


    However, she didn''t know which guard had moved the girl''s heart.


    "Empress ¡­"


    "What is it that makes you so happy?"


    At that moment, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly walked in.


    Seeing the smiling Hibiscus vulgaris, he walked towards her.


    "No problem, I''m just teasing that girl Green Bamboo."


    Hua Mu Jin laughed lightly as he looked at the white battle cry that was walking over, and then asked: "Have you finished holding the National Grimoire? Didn''t you say that it would take several hours? How did you return so quickly? "


    Hua Mujie knew this but she just wanted Bai Zhan to tell her what had happened.


    "Something happened and the national code ended in a hurry."


    "Something has happened? What happened? "


    Hua Mu Jin raised his eyebrows and continued to ask.


    Bai Zhan Ke stared at her for a long time, as if he had noticed something. He then shook his head helplessly.


    "Jin''er, you''re my woman, I definitely won''t allow anyone to harm you." If someone dares to hurt you, I will kill him even if I have to sacrifice everything in the world! "


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t directly answer Hua Mujiao''s question, but what he said caused Hua Mujiao to be stunned.


    All under the heavens?


    If anyone else were to say this, she would only feel that it was unrealistic.


    But from Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth, she believed without a doubt.


    "I admire you, but I think you''ll have to consider what you''re going to do, so I won''t ask anymore, okay?"


    Bai Zhanzheng nodded his head once, and then sat down.


    He asked, "We will be leaving for Huan Yue Country in a few days. How are your injuries?"


    After he finished speaking, Bai Zhan Ke lowered his head to look at Hua Mujiao''s lower abdomen, his eyes filled with worry.


    "It should be better in a few days. "Don''t worry, I''m not a delicate young miss. It''s just a short journey, nothing more will happen to me."


    Hua Mujie knew that something had happened to the crown prince of the State of Tianzhao in the Southern Kingdom. This would surely lead to a conflict between the two countries.


    As for her, she was one of these contradictions. The Heavenly Light Nation would definitely target the Huan Yue country.


    "Let Mu Xuanyin have a look at it later. If there''s no scab on the wound, we''ll leave a bit later."


    "Don''t."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke wanted to leave later because of her, Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to leave.


    She knew very well that even though there were thirteen royal uncles in Huan Yue, if the State of Tianzhao were to start a war with the crown prince, it would definitely cause the State of Huan Yue to be caught off guard and cause them to suffer.


    She didn''t want to lose a soldier from Huan Yue because of her.


    "I really am fine. Before you came back, the imperial physician had already checked on me." The medicine given by the first prince is quite effective. Right now, even the wounds are forming a scab, if it doesn''t work, I''ll let you have a look? "


    Hua Mujie also heard from Bai Zhan Ke that the medicine used to apply the wound on her was given by Mu Xuanli.


    As for what he gave her, she didn''t know.


    She only knew that the effects of this medicine were quite remarkable.


    As she spoke, Hibiscus vulgaris prepared to untie her dress belt and show her.


    Seeing the serious look on Hua Mujiao''s face, Bai Zhan curled his lips and gave the green bamboo a meaningful look. The green bamboo then understood, laughing secretly and retreating.


    "Untie your clothes."


    All of a sudden, Bai Zhan Ke opened his mouth with a serious face, and Hua Mujiao''s hand stopped moving from her belt.


    She looked up at him, swallowed, and pulled at her dress again.


    "You, what are you doing?"


    Hua Mu Jin looked at Bai Zhan Ke warily, the smile on the corner of his mouth made her feel as if she was digging her own grave.


    "Apply the medicine, or what do you think I''m going to do?"


    She felt a little awkward because she had misunderstood Bai Zhan Ke''s meaning.


    Then, he untied his belt, exposing his slightly bulging belly to the white-robed kite.


    "What did you do today? Why did the wound split open? "


    Looking at the slightly red wound on Hua Mu Jin''s abdomen, Bai Zhan Ke frowned.


    Hua Mujiao rubbed her head in embarrassment and replied, "Nothing, it''s just that I heard that you guys met an assassin. I was a little excited, but my wound slightly opened up."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes were a bit deep.


    Following that, he took out some medicine and lightly applied it on Hua Mu Jin.


    There was only one bottle of the medicine Mu Xuanyin had given him. For safety''s sake, it had been given to Bai Zhan Ke.


    And these two days, he personally applied the medicine on Mu Jin''s wounds.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    Although Hua Mujie wanted to endure the pain, the moment the medicine was applied to the wound, it was still very painful.


    "Did I hurt you?"


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyes to look at the agonized face of Hua Mu Jin, and the speed at which his hands were applying the medicine slowed down even further.


    "You should ask, did this medicine hurt me?"


    Although the wound was very painful, Hua Mujie didn''t want to worry about her, so she said something irrelevant.


    When the medicine was applied to the wound, Bai Zhan Ke stayed in the bedroom for a short while before leaving.


    As soon as he was gone, the queen came to the West Palace.


    "Granny, did someone provoke you? Why do you look so unhappy?"


    The queen has not laughed since she entered the chamber.


    Looking at her downcast expression, Hua Mu Jin guessed that this might have something to do with the matter with the National Canon.


    "All of you, go down."


    Suddenly, the Queen dismissed the mama and the court lady by her side, including Green Bamboo, and retreated from the palace hall.


    Seeing the Queen''s serious face, Hua Mujiao slightly frowned.


    "Grandma, did something happen?"


    Hearing this, the queen sighed deeply, and stretched out her hand to hold onto Hibiscus Blossom''s, tightly holding onto it.


    A look of guilt appeared on her face as she said: "Little girl, I had originally promised you that I would give you the orders to hold a wedding with the Huan Yue Emperor in this palace. However, in today''s national code, the whereabouts of the crown prince of the Skyrise Kingdom are unknown, so I''m afraid that I won''t be able to help you complete your wedding ceremony."


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin thought that something big had happened, but upon hearing the queen''s words, she relaxed.


    "What do I need to do? So that''s all?" "Royal Grandma, you don''t need to feel guilty. I am already his concubine, as long as he treats me well, dotes on me, or doesn''t have this wedding banquet, it doesn''t matter. Don''t put on a face, I''m fine."


    Actually, Hua Mujiao was really looking forward to this wedding.


    But if it was for the big picture, it didn''t matter if he didn''t do it now.


    In the future, she would be able to force Bai Zhan Ke to give her a bigger one.


    "You little girl, you''re exactly the same as your mother, and even your temper is extremely similar. However, the reason why I have to put up with all of this is not all for this matter. "


    "What else happened?"


    Hua Mujie understood that to be able to make the later generations of a country worry was definitely not a trivial matter.


    "I''ve also just heard from the king that the one who took away the crown prince of Heaven''s Radiance Country was your husband, the Huan Yue Emperor. This is the king''s idea, in order for the king of the Heavenly Light Nation to blame the Southern Kingdom, so the king of the Heavenly Light Nation will tear up the agreement between the two nations, which has been formed for hundreds of years. Although this is a good thing, it will bring trouble to the Southern Kingdom at the same time. "


    "Ah?" "You say that it was the king''s idea?"


    Hua Mujie had thought that it was because Bai Zhan Ke wanted to avenge her that Shangguan Yi and Luo Chen had tied up the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom.


    She had not expected it to be the South King''s idea at all.


    "That''s right, it was the king''s idea. The king has also signed a treaty with the Huan Yue emperor. If there is a war, the Southern Congress and the Huan Yue Kingdom will join hands. I am not worried. "But if we start a war, the people will still be the ones to suffer."

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    The queen is right, when two countries are at war, the ones suffering must be the people.


    If the crown prince of the Heavenly Light Nation disappeared from the Southern Kingdom, the king of the Heavenly Light Nation would definitely feel that the Southern Kingdom''s protection was not good, or he could even think that it was a trick of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Royal granny, I have something I want to say to the king. I wonder if you could help me pass on my words to the king?"


    This was caused by him, and Hua Mujie did not want to implicate the Southern Kingdom.


    "Silly girl, are you still calling me your highness? It''s time for you to change your name and call me Royal Grandfather. If you have anything to say, just say it, I''ll definitely bring it with me. "


    Because Hibiscus Blossom was injured, if she wanted to go to see the King of the South, Bai Zhan Ke would definitely not agree.


    The queen in front of him would definitely not agree.


    "There were quite a few people in the other kingdoms who saw the matter of the Crown Prince kidnapping me that day. Please help me tell the King and Royal Grandfather that if the news of him kidnapping me spread out, it would be best for it to spread to the ears of the Emperor of the Kingdom of Tianzhao."


    Listening to Hibiscus floral, the queen was somewhat puzzled.


    She asked, "Girl, what are you trying to do? If this matter were to spread to the ears of the king of the State of Tianzhao, the disappearance of the crown prince of the State of Tianzhao will inevitably be blamed on you ¡­ "


    After saying that, the queen seemed to understand Hua Mujiao''s intentions, "Little girl, could it be that you want the king to use you to make the king of the Heavenly Light Empire target you and cause trouble for the Huan Yue country?"


    Hua Mujie pursed his lips and nodded.


    Before, Bai Zhan Ke had said that the Heavenly Light Nation and the Huan Yue Country would have a battle sooner or later.


    And these days, he wanted to sign an agreement with the Southern Kingdom because he didn''t want the Southern Kingdom to send troops to help the Heavenly Light Empire during the war between the two countries.


    Besides, she had also heard from Shangguan Yi that the small countries that were going to participate in the Southern Kingdom''s National Ceremony were all countries that were on good terms with the Southern Kingdom. Even if some of them would stand on the side of the Heavenly Light Empire, most of them would stand on the Southern Kingdom''s side.


    Since the Heavenly Light Nation and the Huan Yue Country would fight sooner or later, it would be better to advance the time for fighting. This way, the Heavenly Light Nation would no longer be the target of the Southern Kingdom.


    "Girl, this matter is not as simple as you think it is. You''d better tell Huan Yue that you can''t make this decision by yourself. Furthermore, the Heavenly Light Nation has spied on the Southern Kingdom''s business for a long time, and now, they have found the safest excuse to make trouble for the Southern Kingdom. "


    The Southern Kingdom''s business was indeed flourishing.


    The reason why it could live side by side with the two great countries, Heaven''s Light Nation and Huan Yue Country, was because it had a flourishing business. The large amounts of silk and wheat from other countries were all sold by the Southern Kingdom.


    If he could obtain the Southern Kingdom, then it would be equivalent to him standing at the peak of the entire continent.


    He might even snatch the entire world because of that.


    "Royal Grandmother, I know that you will bring these words to the King. Cough, Royal Grandfather, when the Emperor returns, I will discuss it with him. He will definitely agree." "After all, on this continent, the only country that can fight back against the Heavenly Light Empire is the Huan Yue Country."


    Although the queen was still a little worried, she listened to Hibiscus Blossom and brought the words to the King of the South.


    When the Southern King heard this, he could only laugh and say nothing else.


    When Bai Zhan Ke returned, Hua Mujiao had him sit by the bed and massage his shoulders in a very attentive manner.


    "Your majesty, may I ask if chenqie''s strength is suitable?"


    Bai Zhan Ke squinted his eyes, enjoying the massage from Hua Mu Jin.


    He nodded and asked softly, "Speak, what do you wish to ask of me?"


    There was a saying, "If you don''t have anything to offer, then you are a thief."


    Being told by Bai Zhan, Hua Mujiao stuck out her tongue.


    She stretched out her hands and hugged Bai Zhan Ji from behind.


    "The disappearance of the Heavenly Light Nation''s crown prince in the Southern Kingdom will definitely bring trouble to the Southern Kingdom. I want you to use the fact that the crown prince of the Heavenly Light Nation harmed me to make the king point his spearhead at me. Is that alright?"


    Although Hua Mujiao was completely confident when she told the queen to send a message to the king, she still wasn''t sure if this man would bring such a huge matter to the kingdom.


    Bai Zhan Ke opened his eyes and turned his head to look at Hua Mu Jin.


    The corners of his mouth curled up into an evil smile.


    "You want the Southern Kingdom not to be involved in the war?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin vigorously nodded his head.


    She looked pleadingly at Bai Zhan Ke, waiting for him to nod in agreement.


    However, after a long time, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t speak again.


    When he spoke again, he said lightly, "It''s getting late. You''re wounded, rest early."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was stunned. She had no idea if Bai Zhan Ke had agreed or not.


    As she thought about it, she started to get anxious.


    "Oh, will you say yes or no? If you didn''t tell me, how would I have the heart to sleep? "


    Turning around, Bai Zhan Ke looked at the anxious Hua Mu Jin and sighed softly.


    Then, he said, "Jin''er, I''ve said that you don''t have to worry about this, I''ll take care of it. Also, the Southern Kingdom was a big trading nation. If the Heavenly Light Empire got their hands on it, it would cause chaos throughout the entire continent. "I will never let this happen!"


    Upon hearing this, Hua Mujie was stunned for a moment before smiling happily.


    Then she thought about it. If she could think of something, how could she not think of it?


    It was as if she and the queen had worried for nothing.


    "I knew it. The man I, Mu Jin, like is definitely the best in the world. I love you so much."


    In the face of such a bold white war cry, Hua Guohua was dumbfounded.


    She threw herself at him and hugged him, then gave him a fierce kiss on the cheek.


    However, her actions surprised Bai Zhan.


    At the same time, he felt his body heat up.


    "Jin''er, your injuries have to heal a bit faster."


    Although Bai Zhan Ke wished that he could wipe the woman who had kissed him dry, he had no choice but to take care of the wounds on her body. He had no choice but to endure.


    Hua Mujiao understood the meaning behind Bai Zhan''s words, but for some reason, she wanted to use her injuries to completely fix this man who was always expressionless.


    "I don''t want to get better too quickly, or you wouldn''t be depending on me for everything. Furthermore, I want to see the appearance of your body being burned by desire.


    Hua Mujie was gloating, which made Bai Zhan Ke''s face darken.


    He stretched out his hand, suddenly grabbed onto the back of Hua Mujiao''s head, and kissed her lips.


    After a fierce kiss, Hua Mujie''s face flushed red and she bit her lower lip.


    "I knew that you would be dishonest. If you had acted a bit more just now, my wound would have split open again."


    Lowering her head, Bai Zhan Ke looked at her lower abdomen and let go.


    "I still have things to do, you rest first."


    Hua Mu Jin blinked his large eyes, his gaze landing on the ground beneath the White Battle Qi.


    When she saw him... Resisting the urge to laugh, he turned around and lay down on the bed. He pulled the blanket over himself and covered himself with it.


    Even when she got into the quilt, Bai Zhan Ke could still hear her particularly harsh laughter from inside the quilt. "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!"


    Shaking his head helplessly, Bai Zhan Ke turned around and walked out.


    "Go get some cold water, the more the better."


    Outside the door, Green Bamboo and Luo Chen, who had been waiting for the whole time, saw the white battle cry and were at a loss.


    "Mistress, the sky has started to turn cold. What do you want cold water for?"


    Green Bamboo didn''t dare to ask the Emperor, but Luo Chen had been by his side for a long time.


    "What nonsense are you talking about? If I tell you to go, then go!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face darkened, Luo Chen didn''t dare to ask anymore, he could only accept the order.


    "Yes, your subordinate will go right away."


    That night, at least for half an incense''s time, the White War Crunch lay in the icy water.


    Hua Mujie looked at him, still blaming himself for being too sick.


    On the second day, when Hua Mu Jin opened her eyes, it was almost noon.


    "Empress, you''ve finally woken up. The First Prince came over early, and this servant said that you haven''t woken up yet. He has been waiting for you in the side chamber. The First Prince has been waiting for you for almost an hour."


    An hour?


    Hua Mujiao was a bit upset, "Then why didn''t you wake me up?"


    Green Bamboo innocently blinked, replying, "This servant originally wanted to wake you up as well, but the First Prince said to tell this servant not to disturb you, that anyone who is pregnant will easily fall asleep."


    After hurriedly tidying things up for a bit, Hua Mujiao had the green bamboo call the first prince in.


    As she saw Mu Xuanyin, dressed in white, come in, Hua Mujiao felt somewhat embarrassed.


    "Um, sorry, I didn''t know you would be here this morning, so ¡­"


    Hearing these words, Mu Xuanli smiled and walked towards her.


    "It''s fine. Anyway, this prince has nothing better to do. I''m very satisfied with your tea."


    Hua Mu Jin''s injury should have been diagnosed and treated daily by the imperial physician, but Mu Xuanyin''s medical skills were superb, so Bai Zhan asked for him to check her pulse every other day to see if there were any serious injuries.


    As for him, he seemed to be happy to show her his pulse.


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit embarrassed, but she didn''t know what to say.


    He could only extend his hand and ask Mu Xuanyin to show him his pulse.


    "Have you felt anything strange these past few days? Or unwell? "


    After he finished checking his pulse, Mu Xuanyin slightly frowned.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head and said, "No, other than the wound being a bit painful and itchy, there''s no discomfort anywhere else in my body. Is there something wrong with my body? "


    Seeing Mu Xuanyin frown, Hua Mu Jin felt that something must have gone wrong with him.


    "A piece of good news and a piece of bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"


    "Huh?"


    Mu Xuanyin''s words caused Hua Mujiao to be a little dazed.


    Bad news?


    "Did something really happen to my body?" Would it affect the child in my womb, and would there be any way to treat it? "


    The good news was that Hua Mu Jin didn''t care.


    What she cared about was the bad news. Could it be about the child in her womb?


    "Don''t worry, the good news is that you are pregnant with twin babies, which means that you have two children in your womb."


    Two?


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin''s face was filled with joy.


    It had never occurred to her that she could be pregnant with twins.


    "Really? Then, can you tell if the child is male or female? "


    Mu Xuanli pursed his lips and shook his head.


    "Even if Your Highness''s medical skills are any more outstanding, you still wouldn''t be able to find a male or female. Don''t be happy too early, there''s still some bad news, This Highness hasn''t said yet. "

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    As soon as Mu Xuanyin finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    At the same time, Mu Xuanyin also looked at her in a probing manner. He was trying to organize the things that he was about to say so that Hua Mu Jin wouldn''t be so worried about him.


    "Is your bad news about me, or about the baby?"


    If it was bad news about her, Hua Mujiao felt that she could accept it.


    But if there was bad news about the child, she would be at a loss.


    Looking at the nervous expression on Hua Mu Jin''s face, Mu Xuanyin softly sighed.


    Then, he opened his mouth and said, "A few days ago, when I was taking your pulse, I noticed that there was cold poison in your body. I didn''t tell you because this cold poison didn''t corrode the child in your stomach, but right now you are carrying a twin, because one of them absorbed the cold poison in your body, so I''m afraid that your pulse is weak ¡­"


    After he finished speaking, Mu Xuanyin looked like a soulless flower hibiscus, and didn''t know what to say.


    Originally, there were very few people who were able to conceive twins. This was a matter that made one very happy.


    However, she was located in the imperial harem. She was favored by the emperor, and there were naturally many people who were eyeing her covetously. The number of people who wanted to take her life was not few.


    Although the cold poison in her body wasn''t heavy, if she continued to consume it for a long period of time, her life would be in danger.


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin touched her stomach and asked in an extremely weak voice: "Is there any way to save him?"


    Looking at the soulless Hua Mu Jin, Mu Xuanyin felt a bit of heartache.


    "There is a way, but I''m not sure if it will work. I can only give it a try."


    When she heard Mu Xuanyin say that there was a way, Hua Mu Jin looked at her with a grateful expression.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Royal Uncle. Thank you too."


    The name ''royal uncle'' warmed Mu Xuanyin''s heart.


    Seeing this woman in front of him who had the same appearance as his royal sister, his feelings were somewhat complicated.


    "Since you''re called Royal Uncle, then you and I are a family. Why should we express our gratitude?" When he returned, he had to be careful of those overt and covert fights in the imperial harem. It was impossible to guard against them. If you are soft-hearted, you will be trapped with your child in a place of no return, understand? "


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin forced out a smile and nodded.


    "I know, thank you for your reminder, uncle." As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin suddenly looked at Mu Xuanyin with a dark expression.


    She moved her lips and continued, "Regarding the matter of the twins and the cold poison in my body, I hope that Royal Uncle won''t tell anyone, especially him."


    The ''he'' that Hua Mujiao spoke of, Mu Xuanyi knew who it was.


    He nodded his head, "Alright, I''ll prescribe some birth control medicine for you. After you return to Huan Yue Country, follow the instructions I gave you." But you have to remember, it''s not like you take your birth control medicine every day and your baby will be fine. You need to protect yourself. If someone succeeds and gives you medicine, the child in your stomach will become your sacrifice. "


    Hua Mujiao clenched her teeth, and her hands clenched into fists. Her nails dug into her palms.


    She swore in her heart that she would never let anyone hurt her child again!


    For three days in a row, Hua Mu Jin didn''t reveal anything out of the ordinary in front of Bai Zhan Ke, and Bai Zhan Ke naturally didn''t know about the cold poison in her body and the matter of the child.


    On this day, evening.


    "Niangniang, this servant just heard from Vice Commander Luo that General Shangguan left early this morning to go to the border pass. Could it be that you want to ¡­"


    Green Bamboo did not continue the following words.


    However, her words caused Hua Mujiao to be extremely surprised.


    She had never even heard of Shangguan Yi leaving early in the morning.


    "Are you sure it was Luo Chen who said that?"


    Green Bamboo nodded and said, "When I was fetching water for you, I met Vice Commander Luo. He looked flustered, and I thought something had happened, so I asked him casually. Then Vice Commander Luo said that there was some movement in the State of Heaven''s Radiance and General Shangguan was worried that the State of Heaven would sneak in, so he rushed to the border."


    Hua Mujiao frowned. It''s only been five days, could it be that there are already movements in the State of Tianzhao?


    The news about the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom spread rather quickly.


    "Empress, tell me, will there really be a war?"


    "Don''t worry about that. If there''s nothing else, you can go rest early. Maybe we''ll have to leave tomorrow as well."


    These words were originally from Hua Mu Jin''s mouth, but she didn''t expect that what she said was true.


    By the time he returned to the main hall, it was already late at night.


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t fall asleep. She was waiting for him.


    "What happened?"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at her before sitting down on the edge of the bed and gently stroking her head.


    "The Heavenly Light Empire has already sent a hundred thousand men and horses to the border between the two countries. Shangguan Yi''er will be leaving early this morning, and we have to return to the Huan Yue Country tomorrow."


    He leaned close to her and kissed her lightly on the lips.


    Afterwards, he said, "Jin''er, you are pregnant and your body is still injured. Wait for some time in the Southern Kingdom. After the war is over, I will send someone to pick you up."


    "This is bad!"


    As soon as Bai Zhan Yun finished his sentence, Hua Mujiao replied with one word.


    "Jin''er, listen to me. We don''t want anything to happen to you and our child."


    Bai Zhan Ke spoke gently, his eyes filled with worry and reluctance.


    But even so, Hua Mu Jin could not listen to him and remained in the Southern Kingdom.


    "If you always make me listen to you, then why don''t you listen to me? I''m going back to Huan Yue with you, I won''t stay no matter what you say. It will never be possible for me to see you leave me! "


    Hua Mujie was determined not to stay, which made Bai Zhan Ke feel a bit helpless.


    But with her personality, he couldn''t persuade her either.


    "Fine, you''ll go back with me tomorrow, but you''ll be on a hurry. Promise me that if you feel unwell on the way back, you''ll have to tell me, understand?"


    Hua Mu Jin nodded with a "En", then tightly hugged the man in front of her.


    That night, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t sleep, and after they finished explaining everything to him, it was already dawn.


    "Little girl, I won''t stop you from going back, but you have to remember this. When you return to the Southern Kingdom more often, you have to pay a visit to my grandma. Don''t let my grandma worry about you." Also, the imperial harem is filled with evil, you have to be careful not to get bullied. If anyone dares to bully you, get someone to pass a message to me, I will definitely not spare them. "


    Outside the palace, the queen held onto Hibiscus Flower''s hand, unwilling to let go.


    She had lost her daughter for twenty years, and now that she had her daughter back, but only for a short time, she had to leave again. The more the queen thought about it, the more miserable she felt.


    "Grandmother, don''t worry. With the emperor''s favor, who would dare to bully me?" Furthermore, I am a princess of the Southern Kingdom right now. Even if I give them eight hundred guts, they still wouldn''t dare to touch me, right? "


    Seeing the Queen''s face filled with unwillingness and worry, Hua Mu Jin felt a little sad.


    In order not to worry the queen, she had to speak lightly.


    "Girl, I was serious with you, you only know how to talk big. "Don''t forget what I''ve told you. Don''t be merciful to the women in the imperial harem, or you''ll be at a great disadvantage. Do you understand?"


    "Enough, the little girl Jin Jin isn''t a child, so don''t worry about that. In a few months, she''ll be a mother." You, too, think of her as a child. "


    Just as Hibiscus Blossom didn''t know how to persuade the queen, the Southern King walked over.


    "So what if she is a mother? In my eyes, she will forever be my little girl."


    "Good, good, good. You''re right. Then, can you let me talk to little girl Jin Jin for a bit?"


    Seeing that the queen was angry, the king had to surrender.


    As she looked at her grandma and grandpa, Hua Mu Jin was filled with envy.


    What she saw in them was real, white-headed love.


    "Little girl Jin, there''s nothing to say about being alone. It''s not safe around you, so I picked two people from the dark guard and told them to follow you to protect you."


    As he spoke, the king shot a look at the two dark guards behind him.


    The guard took a step forward and bowed to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Your subordinate pays his respects to the princess."


    "Your subordinate Yan Hua greets the princess."


    Looking at the two guards, Hua Mujiao didn''t know what to do.


    She looked at the Southern King and was about to speak, but the Southern King grabbed her by the hand and said, "Girl, you better not. Just you and Yan Hua are the most powerful warriors in the dark guard, you have too many dangers around you."


    Even though the Southern King had said so, Flower Hibiscus still found it hard to accept.


    After all, this was a person who protected and consoled the country''s ruler. How could she allow them to protect a girl like her?


    "But, Royal Grandfather, if you send them to me, then you ¡­"


    "Don''t worry about the oligarchs. There are a lot of dark guards around the oligarchs. Rest assured, from now on, even if they are your people, they will definitely be loyal to you. "


    Listening to the words of the Southern King, Hua Mujiao''s heart was very moved.


    However, she still could not accept this.


    "Royal Grandfather, thank you for being so kind to me. However, you are the ruler of a country. Compared to me, you are much more important. Therefore, it is best for you to take her back."


    Seeing that Hibiscus Flower was unwilling to accept it, the face of the Southern King changed.


    Then, he actually said to the two secret guards in a stern voice, "Since the princess doesn''t want to accept you, then you two can hang yourselves!"


    To hang yourself?


    Wasn''t that asking them to commit suicide?


    Hua Mujiao stared at the Southern King in astonishment, then he saw that the two secret guards had actually pulled out their swords from their waists.


    "Wait, wait ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was somewhat helpless. She refused to accept this because she felt that the one that these two secret guards should be protecting was the King of the South, not her.


    But now, she ¡­


    "Jin''er, since the king is determined, you can keep him."


    At this time, Bai Zhan Ke walked over, he looked at Dan Yu and Yan Hua, and also persuaded Hua Mu Jin to accept them.


    Helpless, Hua Mu Jin could only nod.


    "Alright then, thank you, Royal Grandfather."


    "That''s right."


    "Howl, howl ¡­"


    Just as they finished talking, the cry of an eagle came from above their heads.

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    Hibiscus vulgaris subconsciously raised its head. A white eagle flapped its white wings above its head, hovering in the air.


    She was curious, why would there be a white eagle at this time?


    From the looks of it, the white eagle had no intention of leaving.


    "Do you like it?"


    Suddenly, a voice sounded by his ear.


    Hua Mujiao withdrew her gaze and turned to the man beside her. "This eagle was raised by you, little imperial uncle?"


    Mu Yuze smiled and nodded, "Not bad, you sure know how to guess. Do you want to?"


    With an awkward smile, Hua Mujie wanted to tell him that she didn''t really want it.


    After all, she wasn''t very good at raising eagles, so she couldn''t be bothered to do so.


    Mu Yuze seemed to have seen through Hua Mu Jin''s lack of desire. He lifted his head and blew on the whistle in his hand. Afterwards, he saw the white eagle fly straight down and land on Mu Yuze''s arm.


    It can travel a thousand miles a day, faster than a horse. If you send a message, it will only take a few days for the Huan Yue Country to arrive in the Southern Kingdom. I gift it to you for the sake of what happens in the past; if you encounter any troubles in the Huan Yue Country, let it send a message.


    The eagle''s flying speed was indeed very fast, but Hua Mu Jin had no idea how fast the falcon was.


    She looked at Mu Yuze, then at the king and the queen, feeling very warm inside.


    However, if she said she didn''t want the falcon, she was afraid she couldn''t.


    "Alright, I''ll take it."


    Mu Yu Ze smiled and handed the bone whistle in his hand over to her.


    "This is a bone whistle. If you need it to send you a message, blow the bone whistle. However, these eagles are a pair. Normally, they are used to going out in pairs. If you blow on them, you blow a few more times. "


    Holding the bone whistle, Hua Mu Jin slightly frowned.


    This bone whistle was very similar to the one that Nanyu had given her before she died.


    "What about the other one?"


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s question, Mu Yuze turned her head to look at the walls of the palace. He raised his eyebrows. "Nah, it''s over there."


    Hua Mu Jin followed Mu Yuze''s line of sight, and indeed, she saw the white falcon.


    However, no matter how they looked at it, it seemed as if the white falcon was avoiding them.


    "Why is it standing there? You''re not shy, are you? "


    "You''re right, it is shy and normally doesn''t interact with people. Although I have raised it since young, it rarely comes close to me. But don''t worry, it will still listen to the Bone Whistle''s orders."


    Hearing Mu Yuze''s words, Hua Mu Jin felt that this was a bit funny.


    However, looking at the white eagle on the wall, it did give off a human feel.


    "Thank you, little imperial uncle. Then I''ll accept it. Wait until I''m able to form a relationship with you, don''t ask me to return it. At that time, I won''t return it to you."


    "Haha, alright. Don''t come back."


    After bidding farewell to the Southern King, Hua Mujiao boarded a horse carriage and set off for Huan Yue.


    However, when she left, she did not see Mu Xuanyin''s figure. It was unknown if he was busy or did not want to see the scene of the departure. In any case, he did not show himself.


    Just as they left the city gates of the Southern Kingdom, Hua Mujiao''s group suddenly stopped.


    When the curtain of the carriage was lifted, Hua Mujiao saw that familiar figure.


    "Eldest Imperial Uncle, aren''t you ¡­"


    "Following father''s orders, His Highness will send you to the border of the Southern Kingdom. What? You don''t want me to send you off? "


    On the steed, Mu Xuanli''s white clothes fluttered in the wind, as if she was an immortal that had descended to the mortal world.


    "How could I dare? I am here to give it to you personally as a gift. I am honored!"


    After saying that, the two of them smiled at each other and the team set off.


    When she arrived in the Southern Kingdom, Mu Jin didn''t stay for long, but the Southern King, Queen, Mu Yuze, and Mu Xuanyin, these few people who should have had nothing to do with her, made her feel a sense of kinship.


    Sometimes, she felt very guilty.


    Guilty that he had taken over someone else''s body and was enjoying what belonged to the body itself.


    Three days later.


    Mu Xuanyin had safely sent Hua Mu Jin and co. to the border. During these three days, surprisingly nothing had happened, which made Hua Mu Jin feel a little strange.


    "Huan Yue emperor, I''ll be sending her to this place. Please be careful on the rest of the journey. Please be sure to protect her well. If anything happens to her, then the friendship between Huan Yue and the Southern Kingdom will also come to an end!"


    Mu Xuanli spoke bluntly without the slightest trace of euphemism.


    His goal was to let this king of Huan Yue know about the existence of Hua Mu Jin, which was very important.


    "She is my woman, and I will protect her perfectly. There is no need for you to remind me."


    Upon hearing those words, Mu Xuanli smiled.


    He rode his horse to the side of the carriage, looked inside the carriage, and said: "Girl, be careful along the way. If anything happens, let the white falcon send a message, this prince will definitely rush to your side."


    Pursing her lips, Hua Mu Jin smiled and nodded, but didn''t say anything.


    She was extremely moved in her heart.


    "Then Your Highness will go back to report first. Emperor Huan Yue, farewell!"


    After he finished speaking, Mu Xuanli reined in the reins and led the escorting soldiers to turn around, returning back the way they came.


    After that, Bai Zhan Ke gave the order to return to Huan Yue.


    However, after walking for a short while, Mu Xuanyin, who was in the distance, suddenly stopped her horse.


    In the next few days, Hua Mujiao and his group travelled day and night without much rest.


    Fortunately, there were no assassins lying in ambush these days.


    "Empress, with this speed, we''ll reach the imperial city in less than four days."


    Within the carriage, Hua Mu Jin narrowed her eyes and dozed off. She lifted the curtain of the carriage to look outside as she spoke.


    "As long as nothing happens, it should be fine."


    Upon hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Green Bamboo put down the curtain and looked at her.


    "Now that we have already entered the Southern Kingdom, there shouldn''t be anyone who dares to make a move on us, right? Furthermore, we still have officers and soldiers to protect us.


    After entering the Huan Yue country, Bai Qi sent people to find officials from a few nearby counties to escort them.


    This awe-inspiring squad had at least several hundred people present.


    "I hope that as you wish ¡­"


    "Phew ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, the horse carriage was suddenly reined in and stopped.


    She lost all her weight and almost fell to the ground.


    Green Bamboo hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Empress, are you okay?"


    "It''s nothing. Go and take a look. See what''s going on outside."


    At this moment, the sound of swords clashing could be heard from outside.


    Hua Mujiao smiled coldly. As expected, the empress dowager had sent an assassin to prevent Bai Zhan Ke from safely returning to the palace.


    "Empress, Empress, so many assassins in black came from outside ¡­"


    The green bamboo drew back the curtain of the carriage and saw the scene of the soldiers and the assassins in black fighting.


    Although she was used to it, she was still afraid.


    "You stay in the carriage. You are not allowed to get off, do you hear me?"


    Hua Mujiao took out her sword from beneath the carriage seat. At the same time, she instructed the green bamboo to let her properly stay in the carriage. However, she lifted the curtain of the carriage and prepared to leave.


    "Esteemed Empress, you can''t go, you can''t go out, esteemed ¡­"


    Seeing this, the green bamboo grabbed Hua Mu Jin''s waist from behind and stopped her.


    "Green Bamboo, let go. I have to help them."


    "No, that won''t do. Empress, you''re still carrying the little prince in your stomach. Even if you know martial arts, you still have to take care of the little prince. If you harm the little prince, even if this servant has a hundred heads, it''s still not enough for the emperor to chop them off."


    The green bamboo didn''t care about her life; she cared about the safety of the hibiscus flower.


    But after hearing Green Bamboo''s words, Hua Mu Jin also became angry.


    She looked outside, but didn''t see Dan Yu and Yan Hua''s figures, so she shouted, "Dan Yu, Yan Hua, I know you guys are here, protecting the emperor. If anything happens to the emperor, I''ll ask you guys!"


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, the figure of Yu Yu and Yan Hua appeared beside the carriage.


    "Yes, princess!"


    With that, the two drew their swords and went to help Bai Zhan Ke.


    However, this time, the assassins were not simple. The assassins that came out seemed to be endless. There were only dozens of men left in the hundreds of men.


    Looking at the corpses on the ground, the pungent smell of blood made Hua Mu Jin feel extremely uncomfortable.


    Resisting the urge to vomit, she tore the bone whistle from her waist and blew on it.


    A whistle sounded, and the cry of a white hawk came from above.


    "Aiya, I took the wrong one."


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit vexed, but he kept the bone whistle Mu Yu Ze gifted him. He then removed another bone whistle and blew with all his might.


    After a long time, nothing happened.


    Hua Mu Jin forced a smile, as if she was talking to herself and also talking to the green bamboo.


    "True, since the South Island is dead, how can this bone whistle be useful?"


    She raised her eyes, the bone whistle given to her by Nantan tightly held in her hand. Her gaze stayed on Bai Zhan Ke for a long time.


    "Mistress, there are more killers."


    In the midst of the fight, Nan Ge finished off the Assassin who was already close to him, and quickly moved to the side of Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Zhan Ke turned his head, and saw that on both sides of him, countless assassins dressed in black were charging towards them.


    "You guys, go to the carriage. Don''t let anything happen to her!"


    He looked to his side at Dan Yu and Yan Hua, commanding them.


    The two of them looked at each other and nodded at the same time.


    However, before they could reach the carriage, they saw Hua Mu Jin, who was holding a sharp sword in her hand, and the black-robed assassin.


    In the blink of an eye, both of them panicked.


    With a tap of their toes, they flew towards Hua Mu Jin, taking care of the killers around her.


    "Princess, please return to the carriage!"


    He looked at her and said respectfully.


    Hua Mujiao shook her head, "No, there are more and more killers. You definitely won''t be able to deal with them. I know a bit of martial arts, so I can at least help out a little."


    "Princess, this subordinate''s duty is to protect you. If there is no other choice, this subordinate will only bring you along to escape."


    Yan Hua''s expression was solemn, his words were from the bottom of his heart.


    After all, the order of the Southern King was for the two of them to protect Hua Mujie with their lives.


    Giving Yan Hua an angry look, Hua Mu Jin flew towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Go back!"


    Seeing that Hua Mujiao had come to his side, Bai Zhan could only utter two words in a stern voice.


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin smiled, "It''s too late, we''ve already been surrounded."


    If she really did not have a life to return to the palace, Hua Mujiao was not worried that she would die. She was afraid that she would be separated from Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Stop this pointless struggle. This time, no one will come to save you!"


    Amongst the black clothed men in the lead, a familiar female voice suddenly sounded out. Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan Ke, and the others all looked towards the owner of the voice.

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    Even though the woman''s face was covered, her voice sounded very familiar.


    Hua Mu Jin searched through her mind, but she still couldn''t remember where she had heard this voice before.


    "Fuxin, I didn''t expect you to join the Five Elements Palace!"


    At the side, Luo Chen suddenly said.


    Only now did Hua Mujiao remember that this woman''s voice was from the shadow guard that was Bai Zhan Ke''s bodyguard.


    "That''s right, I joined the Five Elements Palace. So what?" "Don''t show a disappointed expression. Whatever I do has nothing to do with you!"


    After glancing at Luo Chen, Fu Xin immediately took off the veil covering his face.


    From Luo Chen''s expression, it could be seen that he had feelings for Fu Xin.


    However, from the looks of it, Fu Xin on the other side did not seem to have any feelings for him.


    "I don''t care who you are now, but if you dare to make a move on Master, don''t blame me for disregarding our friendship and being rude to you!"


    "You''re being impolite?"


    Fu Xin found Luo Chen''s words laughable.


    "Haha, you''re not courteous to me? Luo Chen, did you not see the situation clearly or were you blind? Open your eyes and look carefully. You are already all alone and without help, and are surrounded by us. Even if you do not go courteously, it will be me who will not be courteous to you! "


    Hearing these words, Hua Mujiao glanced at the black robed assassin who had surrounded them, before shifting her gaze back to Bai Zhan Ke.


    She reached out and took hold of his hand.


    With just a glance, the two of them seemed to understand each other''s situation and felt more at ease.


    Moreover, the actions of the two had fallen into the eyes of Fu Xin.


    In an instant, Fuxin''s eyes were filled with hatred.


    "Why did you betray Master?"


    Nan Ge, who had been standing at the side the whole time, angrily glared at her and asked.


    Hearing her words, Fu Xin sneered as he looked at Hua Mu Jin. His eyes seemed to want to tear Hua Mu Jin into eight pieces, with only killing intent.


    "Why? All these years, I''ve been dutifully loyal to him. I''ve never complained about Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild, but what about the result? What did I get? "Nothing!"


    As he spoke, Fuxin grew rather excited.


    She looked at Bai Zhan Ke as if she was complaining, and continued to roar, "Even if he doesn''t look at me directly, as long as I stay by his side, I will be satisfied. However, from the moment this woman appeared, he only has this woman in his eyes. Even if we do our duty and do our duty, we are only dogs in his eyes.


    The more he spoke, the more excited he became.


    In short, it was this woman who had fallen in love with Bai Zhan.


    And in her eyes, he was the ''Xiao San'' who suddenly appeared and took away the person she loved.


    Thinking about it, Hua Mu Jin found it laughable.


    "Flower Hibiscus, what are you laughing about?"


    Seeing that Hua Mujie was laughing out loud, Fu Xin glared angrily at her. He couldn''t help but want to step forward and break her neck.


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin coldly laughed. She didn''t pity this woman who had described her as being extremely wronged and pitiful. Instead, she felt that she had brought this upon herself.


    "You said that you betrayed your master because you had no way of knowing. But as far as I know, you used to be an assassin from the Lifestyle Hall, right? Because he had fallen in love with a man, he didn''t hesitate to steal the order to the Pavilion of Life for him, but he was unsuccessful. Afterwards, that man abandoned you, and almost killed you. And when you were on the verge of death, it was your majesty who saved you.


    It was Nanyu who told Flower Hibiscus about Fuxin.


    Before he died, he had also reminded her that Fu Xin had joined the Five Elements Palace, and initially, Hua Mu Jin didn''t believe him, but now, she believed him.


    "So what? Even if I betrayed the Lifeless Pavilion because I stole the Order of the Pavilion Master, I can only blame him, as the Pavilion Master, for moving my heart and taking my life, but what he doesn''t know is that the Gu worm in his body is not only the one his foster father gave him! "


    Although Hua Mujiao had told her the true reason for Fu Xin''s betrayal towards the Rebirth Pavilion, she didn''t panic in the slightest. Instead, she''d said something that caused Hua Mujiao to be extremely astonished.


    "What did you just say?"


    Seeing that Hua Mujie was angered, Fu Xin burst out in laughter.


    "Say what? When I left the Rebirth Pavilion, I had also planted a mother Gu in his body. The mother Gu will speed up the Bloodthirsty Gu''s absorption of the blood in his body, and the fact that he was able to survive the past few years is already a miracle. "


    As he spoke, he looked towards Nan Ge, who was emanating a murderous aura.


    Then, he continued, "However, even if he has profound inner strength, I guess he shouldn''t be able to live past a few months, right? "Even if you stare at me, it''s useless. He won''t be able to live long in the south of the island, and at that time, the Rebirth Pavilion will just be mine!"


    What kind of venom was the Bloodthirsty Gu? Hua Mujiao didn''t know.


    However, she knew that the reason why the South Island had chosen to be killed by Nan Ge was because of this woman in front of her!


    "Nanyu was kind enough to let you live, yet you are so ruthless. You are an ungrateful woman, I will make you die with him!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao grabbed the sword in Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, then attacked Fuxin.


    He dodged to the side, dodging her attack.


    Hua Mujie seemed unwilling to stop. She raised her blade and quickly swung it down. She was determined to see this woman be buried with the dead Nanyu.


    "Do you think you can kill me with just your little trick? "Stop dreaming. Today, none of you will leave this place alive. Very soon, I will also send you down from the south of the continent to reunite with you."


    Suddenly, Fu Xin changed from dodging to counterattacking. Seeing that something was wrong, Bai Zhan Ke went up to help Hua Mu Jin.


    After he made his move, Nan Ge, Luo Chen, and the others also made their move.


    For a time, countless assassins in black fought with them.


    "Stop struggling. Today, you all must die!"


    "Who said they would die here?"


    Just as he finished speaking, a powerful voice suddenly rang out, shocking everyone.


    Following the direction of the voice, Hua Mu Jin saw the people from the Pavilion of Life and Death surrounding the black-clothed killer.


    That powerful male voice belonged to the red-clothed man in the lead.


    "Night 7?" "You, why are you here ¡­"


    Fu Xin seemed to be very afraid of the man. When he saw him, he subconsciously took two steps back.


    Night Seven glanced at Fuxin, then looked at Hibiscus Blossom, then flew over to Fuxin.


    "I was wondering why I can''t control the Bloodthirsty Gu in the south of the island. Do you know how many times I ran for the Bloodthirsty Gu in his body? "Tell me, how are you going to compensate me for spending so much energy?"


    Although Ye Qi''s appearance could not be considered particularly handsome, he was dressed in red, giving off an exceptionally seductive vibe.


    And this man, Hua Mujiao did not know who he was, because the South Island never mentioned him.


    "No, no, it''s not me. Yes, I was just blabbering. I am not in the south, and the Mother Gu is in the body of the pavilion, I was just bluffing."


    The closer Eventide Seventh Night moved to Fuxin, the further away he retreated.


    From her body and expression, it could be seen that she was extremely terrified of this man called Ye Qi.


    "To fool them? Do you think I''m a three-year-old child? This matter, I will clearly calculate with you. Don''t even think about escaping, you will not be able to escape from me! "


    Glancing coldly at Fu Xin, Ye Qi looked around at the assassins dressed in black and shouted, "Five Elements Palace, right? I advise you to leave now if you have the time. Even after the Mortal Life Pavilion and the Five Elements Palace leave, there will still be no conflict. However, if you don''t want to leave, then I promise you, before another month passes, I will destroy the Five Elements Palace! "


    The moment those words came out, the assassins of the Five Elements Palace looked at each other and began to retreat.


    Seeing the situation, Fu Xin instantly panicked. She pushed off with her feet gently, as if she wanted to take advantage of the Five Elements Palace assassins'' retreat to escape as well.


    However, just as her feet left the ground, someone grabbed her ankles and pulled them down, slamming them into the ground.


    "I already said, don''t even think about escaping. Otherwise, you''ll suffer!"


    Hua Mujie didn''t even see clearly how the man who was originally in front of him had suddenly disappeared. Fu Xin, who was just about to escape, had been caught.


    "Someone, escort her back and lock her in the water prison!"


    "No, Lord Seventh, you can''t do this to me. I didn''t betray the Rebirth Pavilion, nor did I betray the Pavilion Lord. It was he, Xiao Ran, who forced me to do this. Lord Seventh, spare me, Lord Seventh ¡­"


    Seeing that Fu Xin was being held down by the people from the Life Pavilion, Luo Chen''s hand tightened around the hilt of his sword. However, this action of his did not escape Night Seven''s eyes.


    "This is my Mortal Life Pavilion matter, I advise you not to interfere. Otherwise, I can''t guarantee you won''t lose your arms and legs!"


    After giving Luo Chen his warning, Ye Qi walked towards Hua Mu Jin.


    Just as he was about to approach, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly pulled Hua Mu Jin behind him, his body emitting a bloodthirsty and murderous aura.


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke, Night Seven smirked. "Do you see what I''m going to do to her?" Seeing how nervous you are, I''m starting to feel sorry for you. "


    Heartache?


    Hua Mujiao was truly shocked by these two words. She stuck her head out and saw that there was a hint of teasing on Ye Qi''s face.


    "I''m warning you, stay away from her!"


    There was a sense of deterrence coming from Ye Wu Chen. This kind of deterrence was not directed at them, but rather something that they were born with.


    "This grandpa isn''t too interested in you, the ruler of a country. If you want to live, you''d better let me talk to the woman behind you, or else ¡­"


    "What do you want to say to me?"


    Hibiscus vulgaris was standing in front of him.


    Looking at the hibiscus flower, Night Seven smiled.


    "I heard you saved the South Island before?"


    Hua Mujiao nodded, "Yes."


    "Seeing that you have saved him, I have saved all of you today, so it can be considered even now. "However, although he was the one who sought death in the South Island, in the end, he was the one who died in his hands."


    As he spoke, he turned to look at Nan Ge.


    His pair of black eyes revealed killing intent towards Nan Ge.


    "Don''t blame me for not warning you. Even if you are Nan Yu''s elder brother, you are also his killer. This time, I will spare your life, but from now on, you had better pray that you meet me again!"

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    Although Nan Ge appeared calm on the surface in the face of Night Seven, he was actually a bit scared in his heart.


    After all, the man in front of them was someone that everyone in the martial arts world feared.


    "Miss, hand over the Skeleton Sentinel. You should not have that item!"


    Seven in the night against the hibiscus flowers, speaking relatively amiable.


    Hua Mujiao took out her bone whistle. This was given to her by Nanyu and she didn''t want to hand it over.


    "I''m sorry, this is a gift from Nanyu. I don''t care what its use is, I will never use it again. But it is impossible for me to give it to you."


    In truth, the relationship between the Southern Yu and Hua Mu Jin wasn''t that deep, but he had saved her before. Now that the Southern Island was dead, Hua Mu Jin only wanted to keep this bone whistle as a souvenir.


    "Are you sure you won''t give it to me?"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Ye Qi''s face darkened.


    A terrifying killing intent surrounded him.


    For a moment, both Bai Zhan Ke and Luo Chen Nan Ge became alert.


    Hua Mujiao raised her gaze to look at this man, whose entire body was emitting a strong killing intent. Her eyes were firm as she said, "I''m sure. I won''t give it to you!"


    Time seemed to have stopped.


    Other than the sound of the breeze blowing past his ears, he could not hear anything else.


    "Haha ¡­"


    After a long time, the man suddenly burst into laughter.


    "Not bad, as expected of the woman he has taken a fancy to. There are only a few in this world who have such courage in front of me, you can be considered one of them."


    Hua Mujiao was at a loss. She couldn''t understand what this man in front of her was planning to do.


    This old man allows you to blow the whistle again, which is considered your love for digging a grave and burying the South Island. However, it can only be this one time, and when the whistle rings again, it will be time for you to hand the whistle over.


    Puckering her lips, Hua Mujiao looked at the bone whistle in her hand and smiled, "There''s no need. Since I want to keep it, I don''t intend to blow it again. If you want to take it back, then I''m afraid you''ll never be able to do so in your entire life!"


    "Miss, it''s a bit too early to say this now. I''m waiting for you to blow it."


    Finishing his words, Ye Qi waved his hand and soared into the sky, disappearing without a trace.


    The other assassins of the Lifeline Pavilion also left one by one.


    "Phew ¡­"


    Seeing Night Seven disappear, Hua Mu Jin let out a heavy sigh.


    Then, she looked at Nan Ge and asked, "Just who is this Ye Qi?"


    When she was facing Night Seven, although Hua Mujiao appeared to be very calm, only God knew that when she felt the murderous aura emanating from him, she was scared witless.


    She had a nagging feeling that if this man called Ye Qi were to make a move, then they really wouldn''t be able to make it back to the palace alive.


    This man is both righteous and evil. Rumor has it that he was the first pavilion master who founded the Rebirth Pavilion, and his martial arts skills are high, his inner strength is profound, and he also knows some strange techniques. Thus, even though he is over two hundred years old, he still maintains a young face.


    The first Pavilion Master of the Rebirth Pavilion?


    More than two hundred years old?


    Nan Ge''s words completely shocked Hua Mu Jin.


    "No, that''s impossible, right?"


    "These are just rumors. This subordinate only knows that the previous Pavilion Master was extremely respectful to him. The reason why the Pavilion of Life and Death became the most feared sect in the martial world is because of his existence. "


    Listening to Nan Ge''s story, Hua Mu Jin swallowed a mouthful of saliva.


    In her mind, she was thinking about this man called Night Seven. If he really was over two hundred years old, then he definitely wasn''t human.


    But were there really any demons or devils in this world?


    She wasn''t sure.


    "Luo Chen, Nan Ge, go take a look. Pack your things and continue on your way."


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly spoke up.


    Luo Chen''s line of sight was still fixed on the spot where Fu Xin had left from. He only withdrew his gaze after hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s order.


    "Yan Hua, you guys go help too."


    "Yes, Princess."


    When Yan Hua and the other three left, Bai Zhan grabbed onto Hua Mu Jin''s wrist and pulled her into his embrace, hugging her tightly.


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t react for a moment, she blinked her eyes in a daze.


    "Do you know how dangerous it was just now?"


    Above his head, Bai Zhan Ke''s soft reprimanding voice could be heard.


    Hua Mujie raised his head, looking very innocent.


    "Is there? You''re overthinking it. Although that Night Seven was rumored to be amazing, he also came to save us, so he definitely won''t hurt me. If he really wants to make a move on me, then why would he show himself? We just need to get Fu Xin and the people from the Five Elements Palace to kill us, that''s all, right? "


    Listening to Hua Mu Jin''s explanation, Bai Zhan Ke''s face became darker and darker.


    He let go of her and lightly opened his mouth, "This Emperor did not speak of this matter."


    With that, he turned around and walked away, not even sparing Hua Mujiao another glance.


    Hua Mujiao was a bit dazed. She stared at Bai Zhan Ke''s back, feeling a bit baffled. This was because she knew that Bai Zhan Ke had gotten angry.


    But why he was angry, she could not understand.


    "Hey, Bai Zhan Ke, what are you doing? You just walked through the gates of hell, and you don''t care if I''m injured or not, and you''re still angry? "Even if you''re angry, you should at least tell me, why are you angry?"


    Returning back to her senses, Hua Mujiao said as she caught up to Bai Zhan Ke.


    She walked beside him, puffing out her cheeks in disapproval.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at her and said, "I''ve seen it, you''re not hurt."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s tone was still cold, his words leaving Hua Mujiao at a loss for words.


    Although she was surrounded by the Five Elements Palace and fought with Fu Xin, Hua Mu Jin wasn''t injured.


    "Aiya, why are you so angry? Tell me, can''t I change it in the future?"


    Hibiscus had reached out her hand to hold the vermilion bird. She knew that if a man was angry, the best way to act like a spoiled child was to act coquettishly. And the more she spoke, the more effective it became.


    Despite her soft voice, Hibiscus laudanum did not tell her the main reason for his anger.


    Bai Zhan Ke walked over to the horse carriage and looked at the broken wheel. He frowned.


    "It seems like I can''t ride this carriage anymore. Shall I ride with you?"


    Hua Mujiao blinked, waiting for Bai Zhan''s agreement.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke gave her a quick glance and said, "You''re pregnant and can''t ride a horse."


    "But isn''t the carriage broken? "Then what am I sitting on? Do you want me to walk?"


    The flower hibiscus had failed, but she felt that she would be able to coax it.


    Since it was impossible to act like a spoiled child, then he could only ¡­


    "Hiss, ah, it hurts ¡­"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao clutched her lower abdomen, her body slowly squatting down, and her face was in extreme pain.


    Bai Zhan Ke panicked. He hurriedly picked her up and ordered, "Nan Ge, hurry and go to the nearest county. The village is fine too. Get the doctor!"


    Hua Mujie suddenly had a stomachache, and it wasn''t just the two of them who were panicking.


    As for Yan Hua and Dan Yu, including Luo Chen and Nan Ge, they were all shocked by her.


    "Your majesty, your subordinate''s qinggong is the best. It''s better if you follow me."


    Nan Ge received the order to mount, but stood up.


    "Hurry up and go!"


    "Yes."


    Even though Yu listened to Hua Mujiao''s orders, at this crucial moment, he would still listen to Bai Zhan Ke''s commands.


    Hua Mujiao opened one eye and looked around. Seeing that Dan Yuzhen was about to go find a doctor, she quickly called out: "Yiyu, come back. I''m fine now. It doesn''t hurt anymore. Maybe it was the little guy who kicked me just now."


    When she said this, Hua Mujiao awkwardly laughed, appearing to be extremely unconfident.


    Upon seeing it, Bai Zhan Ke knew that he had been tricked by her.


    He let go and put down Hua Mujiao, making him even more angry.


    "Princess, you''ve only been pregnant for a little more than a month. Young Mistress shouldn''t have any chance of kicking you, right?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mujiao fiercely turned her head and furiously glared at Yan Hua.


    Yan Hua pursed his lips and turned his face to the side.


    Being exposed, Hua Mujiao''s mind was filled with thoughts of how she could coax Bai Zhan Qi to not be angry.


    After thinking for a long time, she decided to threaten him to appease his anger.


    She walked up to him, looked at him, and said, "You''re still angry? You are angry, I am angry, you do not know that pregnant women, if angry, can easily lead to a small child ah? "Alright, then continue being angry. I''m not going to care about you anymore. I don''t want to ride your horse, so just let me stay in this bad carriage."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin walked towards the carriage and prepared to get on.


    Suddenly, she remembered that the green bamboo was still in the carriage.


    Moreover, after so long, Green Bamboo had not come out and had not spoken for so long.


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly lifted the curtain of the carriage. A bloody smell wafted into her nose.


    "Green bamboo, green bamboo ¡­"


    In the carriage, an arrow was pierced into the arm of the green bamboo. Fresh blood stained her clothes, and the entire carriage was filled with the smell of blood.


    "Green Bamboo, don''t scare me. Green Bamboo, wake up, Green Bamboo ¡­"


    Seeing the sharp arrow on the arm of the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were moist, her heart was filled with worry and fear.


    "Princess, don''t be in such a hurry. Please come down and let this subordinate take a look."


    Looking at the injured green bamboo inside, Yan Hua stretched out his hand to check the green bamboo''s breath. After confirming that she was still breathing, he let Hua Mu Jin go.


    Hua Mujiao bit her lips. She was worried about the green bamboo right now, so she naturally didn''t want to go down.


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke walked over and picked her up from the carriage.


    "Princess, don''t worry. She was only injured and lost too much blood. She isn''t dead."


    Hearing Yan Hua''s words, Hua Mujiao finally relaxed a little.


    However, the imperial physician that accompanied them was killed when they left for the Southern Kingdom. Green Bamboo also lost too much blood. If it was not treated in time, its life would definitely be in danger.


    "I have Blood Stasis Powder here. You should stop the bleeding for her first. We''ll find a doctor for her in the next county."


    As he said this, he took out a bottle of Hemostatic Powder and handed it to Yan Hua on the carriage.


    Yan Hua broke the arrow that had pierced into Green Bamboo''s arm, and then forcefully pulled it out. He then used his hand to press on the bleeding wound, and then he bit open the cap of the bottle, and poured the blood onto Green Bamboo''s arm.


    Afterwards, Yan Hua took a piece of cloth from the corner of his clothes and wrapped it around the green bamboo.


    Seeing the unconscious green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin''s eyes reddened and asked worriedly, "Yan Hua, the green bamboo will be fine, right?"

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    "For the time being, there won''t be any danger to my life. However, if I don''t treat him in time, my life will be in danger."


    It could be seen that Hua Mu Jin was very worried about the green bamboo, so Yan Hua didn''t intend to lie to her and tell her the truth about the green bamboo''s situation.


    "Then what should we do? How far is it from the nearest county town? Let''s hurry up and set off. If we delay it any further, Green Bamboo might really die. "


    Previously, she had lost her pearl, but Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to, so she lost her green bamboo again.


    In her heart, they were not servants, but rather her own sisters.


    "I need half a day to get to the nearest county."


    Half a day?


    When Hua Mu Jin heard this, she became somewhat anxious.


    Now that the carriage had broken down again, if Green Bamboo had sat on the horse, the bumpy ride would have been unbearable for her.


    For a time, Hua Mu Jin didn''t know what to do.


    "Master, we can''t delay our return to the palace. How about you bring the Empress along and continue on our journey? This subordinate will bring Green Bamboo to the county city to find a doctor. When she wakes up, this subordinate will immediately catch up."


    Although it was only half a day''s journey away from the city, it was the opposite direction of the palace.


    The reason why Luo Chen said this was because he was considering the big picture.


    Hua Mujiao also knew that if they returned to the palace too late, those ministers and officials would definitely be shaken by the fact that the Sunlight Kingdom had invaded the land of Huan Yue and the war was not taking place in the palace.


    "Luochen, you can''t go. After we return to the palace, there will definitely be a lot of things that the Emperor needs you to do. Yan Hua and I will bring Green Bamboo to the county city to find a doctor. You and Nan Ge will escort the Emperor back to the palace, and when Green Bamboo is slightly better, I will return to the palace in time. "


    Hua Mujiao''s suggestion was the best method at the moment.


    But even so, Bai Zhan Ke couldn''t allow her to leave his side.


    "We don''t agree!"


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan, "Now isn''t the time to be angry, you have to hurry back to the palace. Green Bamboo''s injuries can''t be delayed any longer, and it must be treated in time.


    "I said I don''t agree!"


    Hua Mujie tried his best to explain, but it seemed like he didn''t want to lower his head.


    Seeing the two arguing, Yan Hua lightly sighed and said, "Princess, why don''t you go back with the Emperor to the palace first? This subordinate will take Miss Green Bamboo to the county city to find a doctor. Moreover, this subordinate will more or less know some medical skills and definitely won''t let Miss Green Bamboo get into trouble."


    Yan Hua actually didn''t know medicine.


    However, he often bandaged the wounds of those hidden guards, so when he had bandaged the green bamboo just now, his technique could be considered rather professional.


    "But, Green Bamboo, she ¡­"


    "Princess, don''t worry. This subordinate will definitely return you a lively and lively bamboo girl."


    Hua Mujiao wanted to continue, but Yan Hua beat him to it.


    "Empress, if you separate from Master, those people will definitely take the opportunity to chase after you. Yan Hua bringing Green Bamboo would actually be the safest. You should hurry back to the palace with Master."


    At this time, Nan Ge, who had been silent all this time, also began persuading Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at the green bamboo within the carriage. In the end, she nodded and followed Bai Zhan Ke back to the imperial palace.


    Three days later.


    Hua Mujiao and his men travelled day and night for three whole days before finally arriving at the imperial city of Huan Yue.


    However, when they entered the palace, it was already night.


    The palace. The Dew Palace.


    "Bang, bang ¡­"


    "Trash, they are all trash. What Five Elements Palace? What number one assassination sect in the martial arts world? From This Dowager''s perspective, they are all a bunch of useless trash!" They had said they would take their lives, but in the end, not only had they returned, they were not even injured at all. Such a good opportunity, how could This Dowager be able to find them in the future? "Huh?"


    Inside the palace, the empress dowager threw all the items she could throw onto the ground.


    The entire palace was filled with fragments of porcelain.


    "Esteemed empress dowager, calm your anger ¡­"


    On one side, Senior Servant Qin knelt on the ground, kowtowing as she tried to persuade her.


    "Calm down? How can you appease This Dowager''s anger? Whenever I want to, I''ll be stopped by Bai Yan. When the Emperor left the country this time, it was originally the best chance for me to leave, but now, he has returned. He came back safe and sound! "


    When she learned that Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mujiao had returned to the palace, the Empress Dowager was furious.


    In order to invite people from the Five Elements Palace to assassinate Bai Zhan, she gave everything she had to the people from the Five Elements Palace. She even sold a lot of precious jewelry, which was why she was able to recruit people from the Five Elements Palace.


    But now, all of her efforts had been in vain.


    "Calm down, Crown Prince. Be careful not to lose your temper."


    Qin mama knelt on the ground, not daring to raise her head. What she was afraid of was that the empress dowager would vent her anger on her.


    "Aunt, what''s with you? Why are you so angry?"


    Right at this moment, Nangong Qianhua walked in.


    She looked at the things strewn all over the ground and walked towards the empress dowager.


    "Who told you to come, get out!"


    Because of Bai Lingyu''s previous incident, the empress dowager had been on her guard against Nangong Qianhua.


    When she suddenly appeared without anyone informing her, the empress dowager suspected that Nangong Qianhua had bribed someone in her Dew Palace.


    "Aunt, calm down, don''t be so angry. Qian Hua has an urgent matter, so she''s here to see you."


    Nangong Qianhua stepped forward, wanting to help the empress dowager sit down, but the empress dowager shook her off.


    "If you have something to say, hurry up and say it, This Dowager doesn''t have time to waste on you!"


    Nangong Qian Hua withdrew her hand and smiled, "Aunt, didn''t you want to talk to Your Highness? Now that the emperor has returned safe and sound, the marquis is no longer in charge of this palace. If Qian Hua said that there''s a way to go to the palace, would you, Aunt, calm down? "


    Hearing this, the empress dowager abruptly turned her head to look at Nangong Qianhua, as if trying to discern something from her body. For a long time, she couldn''t shift her gaze away.


    Afterwards, the empress dowager gave a cold snort and asked, "Tell me, do you have a way to go to the prince''s estate?"


    Nodding, Nangong Qian Hua walked over and helped the empress dowager sit on the Imperial Consort''s chair.


    "Yes, thousand flowers have a way to enter the palace. If Aunt wants to pass on a message to your highness, thousand flowers can do so without missing a single word for you."


    On the surface, the Empress Dowager was already somewhat relieved.


    However, in her heart, she did not trust Nangong Qianhua''s words at all.


    "Is that so? Then tell me, what method do you have to enter the tightly guarded Duke Palaces? "


    Pursing her lips, Nangong Qian Hua smiled and said, "To be honest, aunty said that when the Emperor was the protector of the State of Tianzhao, Qian Hua had saved the Emperor before. Even if the Emperor didn''t love Qian Hua, he had to take care of Qian Hua because he sacrificed a leg for him.


    "A leg?"


    Hearing those words, the empress dowager looked towards Nangong Qianhua''s leg.


    Nangong Qian Hua stretched out her hand to touch her left thigh and a bitter smile appeared on her lips.


    "Auntie, if you don''t believe me, Auntie Qian Hua can show you."


    As she spoke, Nangong Qianhua lifted up the dress. When she lifted it up to her thighs, a large and malevolent scar entered the empress dowager''s eyes.


    The empress dowager shot a glance of disgust, her stomach feeling extremely uncomfortable as she turned her face away.


    "Your injury is ¡­"


    Nangong Qianhua put down her dress to cover her frightening scars.


    Then, he replied, "To reply aunty, the Emperor was bullied by all his brothers in the Heavenly Light Empire. The Crown Prince even tied up the Emperor and wanted to burn him down with the iron brand of a criminal. Since Qian Hua had arrived in time to block the Emperor, the iron brand was placed on Qian Hua''s thigh."


    As she spoke, Nangong Qianhua''s eyes were filled with sadness and grievance.


    "At that time, thousand flowers were still young, so that iron brand almost took Qian Hua''s life. Luckily, the imperial physician in the palace managed to nail a nail into Qian Hua''s left leg so that she could walk like an ordinary person. "But ¡­"


    Suddenly, Nangong Qianhua stopped.


    She looked at the empress dowager and saw that her eyes were still filled with disgust at her scar. Nangong Qianhua smiled and continued, "However, even if thousand flowers can walk like a normal person, after a long time, iron nails pierce into the bones and thousand flowers'' legs will still be crippled."


    What Nangong Qianhua had told him was true.


    Not a word, a lie.


    "Hmph. Since you can save the emperor with your life, how can I trust you and help me?"


    Even though Nangong Qianhua was telling the truth, the empress dowager was still wary of her.


    If there was a reason why she gave her life for her beloved, then she must have loved that man to the point where she couldn''t extricate herself.


    "Aunt, you are staying in the imperial harem and serve a man with so many women. Don''t you understand? The deeper one loves, the more hatred one will feel. "


    After Nangong Qianhua finished saying those words, sparkling tears began to flow out from her eyes.


    She narrowed her eyes, her expression filled with disappointment and decisiveness towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Aunt, I sacrificed my life to save him because I loved him. However, he only has that slut, Empress Xi, in his heart. Tell me, how can I not hate her? "


    Hearing what Nangong Qianhua said, the empress dowager started to believe her.


    After all, she had experienced it for herself.


    "Alright, as long as you have a way to meet Yu''er in the palace, I will believe you."


    Meanwhile, on the other side.


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    After returning to the imperial palace, Hua Mujiao went straight back to the sleeping quarters to sleep.


    Sitting on the horse for three days and three nights, she almost fell asleep.


    "Zhuo''er, this time when you left the country, the empress dowager ¡­"


    "Go to the royal study. Don''t disturb her."


    Within the palace of Jin Xi Palace, just as Bai Yan was about to say something, he was stopped by Bai Zhan.


    As for his eyes, they were also looking in the direction of the main hall.


    Bai Yan looked at the nervous Mu Jin, and helplessly shook her head. "Fine, it''s in your heart now, but this little girl is the most precious."


    "Nan Ge."


    "Your subordinate is here."


    "Go to the Imperial Hospital and have Imperial Physician Xie wait outside the palace. When she wakes up, she can look for him at any time. "Also, don''t let anyone in the palace know that she''s pregnant, understand?"


    The matter of the flower hibiscus pregnancy, white battle is considered.


    If the other girls in the harem knew that Hua Mu Jin was pregnant with Long Si, there would definitely be someone who would cause more harm.


    On this point, he had to make complete preparations before daring to announce that Hua Mu Jin was pregnant with Long Si to the entire Huan Yue Country.


    "Yes."


    After giving his instructions to Nan Ge, Bai Zhan Ke headed towards the palace hall.


    Bai Yan was left behind, a look of shock on his face.

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    Bai Yan looked at the white warrior, who was walking towards the hall, and then looked at Nan Ge, who was preparing to leave. He even suspected that just as he heard the voice, he actually heard something that he couldn''t believe.


    "Nan Ge, stop."


    Turning around, Nan Ge looked at Bai Yan and asked respectfully, "What orders does the Marquis have?"


    "I ask you, your master just said that Hua Mu Jin is pregnant, is this true?" It can''t be that I heard wrong, right? "


    Although Nan Ge was curious as to why Bai Yan would ask such a question, he still replied respectfully, "Yes, the Empress is pregnant."


    After confirming what he had heard from Nan Ge, Bai Yan was even more shocked.


    At the same time, an unfathomable expression appeared on his face.


    "Master Hou, do you have anything else?"


    Nan Ge didn''t know why Bai Yan had such a strange expression on his face, and he couldn''t ask either.


    "It''s nothing. Go get busy."


    "Yes, your subordinate will take his leave."


    Actually, Bai Yan''s considerations were very simple. If Hua Mujiao was pregnant at this critical juncture, she would inevitably become Bai Zhan Ke''s weak spot. If Hua Mujiao were to fall into the hands of the empress dowager, that would be the most troublesome matter for them.


    This is also why Bai Zhan Ke would hide the flower hibiscus pregnancy.


    Inside the chamber, Bai Zhan Ke sat on the edge of the bed, watching the sleeping Hibiscus vulgaris as he reached out to touch her face.


    In these three days, in order to hurry on their way, they had almost never rested before. Not only was Hua Mu Jin tired, even he himself was exhausted from the battle.


    But he knew he couldn''t lie down.


    "Don''t you still have things to do? Rest early after you finish your work, don''t get tired. "


    Just as Bai Zhan Ke was about to put his hand on Hua Mu Jin''s cheek, she opened her eyes and looked at him tenderly, her eyes filled with heartache.


    "You''re not asleep?"


    Hua Mujiao pursed her lips into a smile and said: "I slept for a while, but I didn''t dare to sleep too deeply, so when you came in, you woke up."


    After arriving in this foreign world, Hibiscus vulgaris had developed a habit.


    That was, when you slept, you would never sleep too deeply like before.


    "Go to sleep. I''m going to take care of some matters. When you wake up, the imperial physician will come and take your pulse."


    Perhaps in the eyes of many people, being the sovereign of an empire was like rain and wind, but looking at the white war, Hua Mujie felt that the emperor was probably the most tiring person, right?


    "Mm. You can go. Don''t worry about me."


    Bai Zhan caressed Hua Mu Jin''s face, stood up and walked out of the hall without saying anything else.


    Traveling on the road had indeed made Hua Mu Jin very tired, but at this moment, not only did she want to sleep, but she also wanted to do her best to help Bai Zhan Ke.


    It was already late in the night, and the entire palace was shrouded in darkness. Besides the rustling of the leaves in the breeze, there was no other sound to be heard.


    Imperial study.


    Bai Zhan Ke sat behind the desk with a tired expression on his face.


    "Has there been any movement from the empress dowager''s side during this period of time?"


    Below the left, Bai Yan sat on a chair, sipped her tea, and looked at Bai Zhan Ke.


    "There''s not much movement. I only know that she secretly sent people to sell quite a few things, including the gifts given by the late emperor. As for her reasons for doing so, I''m sure you know it better than I do."


    Bai Zhan nodded his head and said, "He must have used money to buy an assassin. On the way back to the Southern Kingdom, I met a few Five Elements Palace assassins."


    "Five Elements Palace?"


    Bai Yan had left the palace for a long time, and he had heard of the name of the Five Elements Palace.


    However, these killers from the martial arts world seemed to have never interacted with those in the imperial court. There must be a connection between this empress dowager and the Five Elements Palace.


    "It is not surprising that she would send assassins. However, after you left the palace, she had sent people to try to infiltrate the palace several times, but those people had all failed to return. Furthermore, she once sent people to secretly interact with the Emperor of the Heavenly Light Empire. I am afraid that during this war, there will be internal problems and external problems. "


    The Heavenly Light Nation was in turmoil at the border, so it was likely that they had reached some sort of agreement.


    However, Bai Yan didn''t know if their common understanding would bring disaster to the Huan Yue country.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, I want to personally lead the army."


    "What?"


    With that, Bai Yan stood up from his chair.


    To be able to lead an army in person was not a joke.


    "Are you crazy? If you leave the country again, the empress dowager will definitely take control of the palace. Even with me watching over you, aren''t you afraid the empress dowager will jump over a wall and usurp your throne? "


    The reason why Bai Zhan Ke hadn''t left Huan Yue for the Southern Kingdom this time was that before he had left, he had already severed the right and left arm of the empress dowager, and Bai Ling Yu had been placed within the palace.


    But if he chose to take the throne for himself, it would give the empress dowager the chance to usurp the throne.


    "Royal Uncle, I know what you''re thinking, but I have to take charge of the personal command."


    The ruler of a nation dominating the army and personally leading the army would surely raise the morale of the soldiers.


    However, this was not the reason why Bai Zhan Ke wanted to gain control of the army.


    Bai Yan looked at Bai Zhan Ke and frowned deeply.


    After a long while, he asked, "Are you deliberately giving the empress dowager the chance to usurp the throne?"


    As Bai Yan finished speaking, he saw Bai Zhan nod.


    "Don''t you think that this move is too dangerous?"


    It was indeed feasible to give the Empress Dowager the chance to deliberately usurp her position.


    However, it was also the most extreme method.


    If they made any mistakes, they would only end up losing everything.


    However, even if Bai Yan wanted to persuade him, his eyes were firm. He had already made up his mind. No matter how much he tried, he wouldn''t listen to him.


    "Well, since it''s a risky move, you have to have full confidence in what you need me to do. Also, regarding the matter of the flower hibiscus pregnancy, you''d better make up your mind. Don''t let anyone take advantage of the situation and grab onto your weakness. "


    "I know."


    When Bai Yan mentioned Hibiscus vulgaris, Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes were slightly moved.


    Right now, his only weakness was probably the flower hibiscus and the child in her womb.


    "Alright, you''re tired too. Rest first, I haven''t had a good rest these days. If there''s nothing urgent, it''s best not to send anyone to wake me up and let me have a good night''s sleep."


    With that, Bai Yan left the royal study.


    After he left, a figure walked out from behind the bookshelves.


    As for that figure, it was Nangong Qianhua.


    "Are you tired from the journey these past few days? I had some people boil some porridge. You eat first, then you can go rest. "


    Nangong Qian Hua placed the box in her hand on the table. After that, she opened the box and placed the porridge in front of the White War Cake.


    "What is it?"


    To Nangong Qianhua, Bai Zhan Ke was grateful.


    However, he was unable to accept that she was too kind to him.


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke, Nangong Qian Hua pursed her lips and smiled. "Originally, I shouldn''t have come to find you at this time. However, I''ve thought of a way to save your mufei, but I don''t know if the empress dowager will agree."


    Upon hearing that there was a way to save his mufei, Bai Zhanji sat up straight and asked, "What way?"


    "Didn''t you say that your highness was peacefully staying in the palace? In the past few days, the empress dowager had tried her best to dispel the Prince''s serenity, but because the marquis had obstructed her, she was ultimately unsuccessful. "If you were to exchange your mother''s wife for the prince''s peace and quiet, I think the empress dowager would compromise."


    The reason why Nangong Qian Hua said that was because she knew that the empress dowager was only Bai Ling Yu''s son. Furthermore, the reason why she wanted to seize the throne was because of Bai Ling Yu.


    Now that Bai Ling Yu was in peace, and the Empress Dowager''s influence was gradually declining, she could only hope that Bai Ling Yu would release the peace and quiet and let him deal with the White Battlefield.


    To the Empress Dowager, Bai Linyu was an extremely important existence.


    "Not yet."


    Originally, Nangong Qianhua had already thought about how she was going to come into contact with Bai Lingyu.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly rejected him. This confused her a bit.


    "Why? Isn''t this the best time? If the empress dowager could think of a way to remove the prince''s peace and quiet, then we''d have no chance to save your mufei''s life. "


    What Nangong Qianhua said was something that he understood.


    In his heart, there was no one who wanted to save his mufei more than him.


    But now, he couldn''t save her.


    "If there''s nothing else, let''s go back. I have my own plans for this matter."


    "Big brother Zhan ¡­"


    Nangong Qianhua was just about to say something when she saw Bai Zhan squint. In the end, she swallowed her words back.


    "Then remember to drink that porridge and don''t collapse from exhaustion. Otherwise, no one will be able to save your mufei."


    Before leaving, Nangong Qian Hua didn''t forget to remind Bai Zhan Ke. She really didn''t understand why Bai Zhan Ke had rejected her idea. It was obvious that this method was the only one that could save his mother.


    The next day, Hibiscus Blossom did not wake up until the afternoon.


    "Green Bamboo ¡­"


    She opened her eyes and called out to Green Bamboo. Only then did she remember that Green Bamboo was injured and had yet to return to the palace.


    "Empress, you''re awake?"


    At this moment, a voice sounded. Hua Mujiao looked over and saw that it was her palace maid.


    "This servant has already finished preparing the water for washing up. According to the command of Commander Nan, I have also prepared some light dishes. After the Empress has finished washing up, you can eat."


    "I understand. You may leave."


    "Yes."


    This palace maid was the one that Hua Mujiao had sent over when she was first bestowed the title of ''Imperial Consort''.


    Although the people sent by Bai Zhan Ke should be trustworthy, Hua Mujie had to be on guard. They were bribed by others.


    After getting up and washing up, Hua Mu Jin changed her clothes and went to the front hall. At the table, there was a Nan Ge.


    "Your majesty, are you still busy?"


    Last night, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t come to the palace to sleep, and Hua Mu Jin guessed that he must have been busy the whole night.


    "In reply to the Empress, Master is still in the Imperial Court."


    Still in court?


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit surprised, and asked hurriedly: "Shouldn''t the morning assembly end early? "Why is it still in court?"


    Hearing this, Nan Ge hesitated for a moment.


    Then, he replied, "The border war has already started. Master is currently discussing the border war with the court officials. Weapons and provisions need to be settled. Master, on the other hand, is preparing to take the field personally."


    "Puff ¡­" "Cough, cough ¡­"


    As soon as Nan Ge finished his words, Hibiscus Blossom spit out the porridge in her mouth.


    Because she was choked by the porridge, she coughed a few times.


    "Right hand in hand? Are you kidding me? "

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    It wasn''t as if there hadn''t been any incidents in history where the emperor had personally led the army, but it was very rare.


    Firstly, he was afraid that there would be no ruler in the imperial court, and secondly, he was afraid that the ministers would be worried that the swords on the battlefield would have no eyes, and that the emperor''s life would be harmed.


    "In reply to the Empress, Master really does want to take the reins."


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    In the history she had read, the reason why the emperor went to war personally was because there were no internal troubles.


    However, the current situation of Huan Yue Country was that it was filled with both internal and external troubles. If Bai Zhan Ke were to personally take the throne at this time, wouldn''t that give the empress dowager a chance to usurp the throne?


    "No, I have to go to the royal study."


    The more she thought about it, the more worried she became.


    After gulping down a few mouthfuls of porridge, she put down the bowl, stood up, and left the front hall.


    "Empress, the imperial physician has yet to diagnose your pulse. Empress, you cannot leave the Hibiscus Palace."


    Hua Mujiao had just walked to the door when she was stopped by Bai Zhan Ke.


    Judging from his expression, it seemed that he didn''t intend to let Hua Mu Jin leave.


    How could I have the heart to check my pulse now?" The emperor wants to control the army personally, this is not a small matter, isn''t there no one to persuade him? As for Bai Yan, why didn''t he advise the emperor against it?


    Nan Ge was somewhat helpless, but his master had instructed him to look after the Empress, so there was nothing he could do.


    "This is not something this subordinate should ask. Empress, you should first let the imperial physician examine the pulse. Once Mistress leaves the Imperial Court, I will come to the Gesun Palace. At that time, it will not be too late for Empress to speak to Mistress."


    Looking at Nan Ge, Hua Mu Jin glared at him angrily.


    She was well aware of Nan Ge''s martial arts skills. If she fought, although Nan Ge wouldn''t retaliate, she definitely wouldn''t be able to escape from the palace.


    "I''ve never seen someone as stubborn as you. Why are you still in a daze? Pass the message to the imperial physician." "Also, send someone to inform the emperor that I have urgent business with the emperor and that he has to make a trip to the Gesun Palace."


    "Yes."


    Inside the hall, Doctor Xie knelt on the ground and took out Hua Mujiao''s pulse.


    While Imperial Physician Xie was frowning, Hua Mujiao could guess that something was wrong with his pulse.


    "Nan Ge, I''m hungry. Go ask someone to prepare some pastries and bring them to the sleeping quarters."


    Nan Ge was very strange. Didn''t the Empress just eat something? How could she be hungry again?


    Even though he was puzzled, he still accepted the order and left.


    "Imperial Physician Xie, if there''s anything you want to say, just say it."


    Only Doctor Xie and Hua Mujiao were left in the hall. Doctor Xie looked at Hua Mujiao, hesitating to speak.


    Finally, he opened his mouth and said, "Empress, forgive this humble subject''s incompetence in medicine. Empress, you have been pregnant for two months, and in your stomach, Empress was a twin. But when this humble subject examined your pulse, I realized that your pulse was weak and that there was probably cold poison invading your body.


    What Imperial Physician Xie said was the same as what Mu Xuanyin had said.


    There was indeed cold poison in her body.


    However, she was very curious as to who had placed this cold poison in her body. This was a mystery.


    "Yes, I know. I have a prescription here. Use it on me."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao took out a prescription and handed it over to Imperial Physician Xie.


    With the prescription in hand, Imperial Physician Xie was overjoyed and surprised when he finished reading it.


    "Empress, please forgive this humble subject for asking. Who wrote this prescription?"


    "What? Is there a problem?"


    "No, no, it''s just that the prescription is a bit surprising to this humble subject. If I wasn''t looking at the prescription, this humble subject would never have thought that I would add these ingredients to expel the cold poison from Empress''s body. If Empress takes the recipe''s medicine for a long period of time, the cold poison in your body might not have affected Long Si, who is in your stomach."


    The prescription was given by Mu Xuanyin.


    Hua Mujiao hadn''t expected that the prescription would make Imperial Physician Xie praise it so much.


    "Just grab the medicine according to the prescription. Don''t ask about anything else." Also, when there is cold poison in my body and my twin is pregnant, don''t let the Emperor know. If you dare to even mention half a word to the Emperor, I will make your head fall to the ground! "


    "Esteemed Empress, this ¡­"


    Faced with the threat of Hibiscus Flower, Doctor Xie was put in a difficult position.


    After all, he was following the emperor''s orders to examine the Empress''s pulse. If he didn''t tell the truth and the emperor found out, then it would inevitably be his fault.


    "I''m not joking with you. You''d better remember my words in your heart. All you have to do is tell the emperor that the children inside and outside of my stomach are safe and sound. As for everything else, don''t say a single word more!"


    At first, Imperial Physician Xie suspected that Hua Mujiao was concealing the fact that he had twin babies from the emperor, but after hearing what Hua Mujiao had said, he felt that the Empress was thinking for the emperor''s sake.


    It was a eventful time for the Huan Yue Country. Doctor Xie felt that the Empress didn''t want to worry the Emperor by doing so.


    "Yes, this humble subject understands."


    When Imperial Physician Xie had finished taking Hua Mujiao''s pulse, he sent Nan Ge to take the medicine because he didn''t want to worry about the others following behind him. As for the medicine, Nan Ge was personally watching over it.


    Originally, Hibiscus vulgaris wanted to rest a bit more, but just as she was about to lie down in the Imperial Consort''s chair, the eunuch walked in.


    "Reporting to the Empress, Empress Xuanyan seeks an audience."


    Xuanfei was Mu Qiu.


    Hearing the eunuch speak like this, Hua Mujiao sat up in the Imperial Consort''s chair. It could be said that she hadn''t seen Mu Qiu in a long time.


    "Let her in."


    "Yes."


    Not long after the eunuch left, Mu Qiu walked in.


    Mu Qiu''s eyes flashed with a strange light as he looked at the smiling Flower Mu Jin on the imperial concubine''s chair. He then stepped forward and said, "Elder sister Jin, you''ve finally returned. Quickly show me that you''ve lost weight. You must have suffered a lot on the way back, right?"


    Mu Qiu walked up and sat by Hua Mujiao''s side. She held onto Hua Mujiao''s hand, her eyes filled with concern.


    "How thin is that? It''s obvious that he has become a bit fatter. On the other hand, you, I''ve been gone for a month, and no one has come to cause you any trouble, right? "


    Mu Qiu was also present when Nangong Qianhua had come to find trouble with him.


    Hua Mu Jin was afraid that Nangong Qian Hua would find trouble with Mu Qiu after she left.


    "There must be someone looking for trouble, but I am not someone who is easy to bully. I have already given it all back to them. "You don''t know, although you''ve only been gone for a month, quite a few things have happened in the palace."


    A lot of things happened?


    Hua Mu Jin was extremely curious as to what had happened.


    "Then tell me, what happened?"


    Mu Qiu sighed with a regretful expression.


    "I always thought that Ye Yi Xin was a gentle and sweet person. I never thought that she would be so merciless. Not long after you left the Li Palace, Chen Shuyi was killed by her staff. "


    Chen Shuyi?


    For this person, Flower Hibiscus had no impression of him.


    "Why did she shoot Chen Shuyi''s staff?"


    "I heard that Chen Shuyi accidentally bumped into her and didn''t speak very well to her. Senior Concubine Jing then ordered someone to shoot Chen Shuyi down in a fit of anger."


    In front of others, Ye Lai Xin gave off a gentle appearance. This was the image she had created for herself.


    Hua Mu Jin couldn''t understand why Ye Yi Xin had suddenly abandoned her image.


    "What else happened?"


    For Hibiscus vulgaris, there was no need for her to care about people she didn''t care about.


    The only people she cared about were the people she cared about.


    Originally, I thought that they would definitely be mortal enemies. After all, in this imperial harem, only the two of them have the highest ranking, and since the position of the harem master is empty, it would be difficult to avoid a fight to the death. "The young man said in a calm voice.


    As she spoke, Mu Qiu paused before looking at Hua Mu Jin with interest.


    "Guess what? The two of them actually went together, and it looks like they''re on good terms. Senior Concubine Jing even asked the empress dowager to take care of everything in the harem. Tell me, isn''t this strange?"


    Nangong Qian Hua and Ye Yi were good friends?


    In this matter, Hua Mu Jin really didn''t expect it, and was very surprised.


    However, the empress dowager probably wouldn''t have agreed to let her control the harem when Nangong Qian Hua allowed Bai Ling Yu to be quiet, right?


    "Then what you''re saying is that the harem matters are being handled by Imperial Concubine Yi?"


    "Isn''t that so? Originally, I wanted to say that the empress dowager definitely wouldn''t agree to let Imperial Concubine Yi leave the estate in peace, but the empress dowager agreed instead. Tell me, what''s the empress dowager thinking?"


    Mu Qiu asked Hua Mu Jin, but she didn''t know what the empress dowager was thinking.


    It was evident that Bai Lingyu had been framed. As for her, Nangong Qianhua, she was no less suspicious than the others.


    "In the past few days, you haven''t been around. Just looking at this harem is like watching a play. There are too many unimaginable things that happen. I''m more and more afraid that I''ll end up becoming a part of the show."


    Mu Qiu''s worry was correct.


    However, she had forgotten that from the moment they entered the palace, they had all been singing in this imperial harem, and this was a competition of acting skills.


    "Don''t worry, I''m here. Even if I''m in a play, I won''t let you be the victim of this scene."


    Hua Mu Jin truly treated Mu Qiu as a friend. In modern words, the word ''close friend'' should be the most appropriate.


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Mu Qiu''s face flashed with an apologetic expression.


    "Big Sister Jin Jin, you have to be careful of Imperial Concubine Yi and Senior Concubine Jing, especially Imperial Concubine Jing. Now that she has revealed her true face, who knows, she might think of ways to harm you. "Also, you have to be careful with the empress dowager."


    In the beginning, Hua Mu Jin didn''t think much of Ye Yi Xin.


    It was because she felt that although this woman pretended to be soft and gentle, she wasn''t any amazing woman.


    However, hearing Mu Qiu say that she had beaten Chen Shuyi to death, she felt that she had underestimated that woman, Ye Yi Xin.


    "Mm, don''t worry, who am I? With the emperor''s favor, even if I turn this harem upside down, the emperor won''t blame me. Do you think I can be afraid of them?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s words were true.


    Pet her in battle, almost to the point of being unable to go offline.


    If she did get into a fight with a woman from the harem, he would turn a blind eye to her, not to mention the child in her womb.

 C164

    Even though she said so, the flower hibiscus still had a sense of propriety.


    She wouldn''t bother him with something like that right now. She wouldn''t mess with him unless someone else came to her door.


    "That is true, but if they use underhanded methods, you won''t be able to defend against them. That will be troublesome. In any case, you still have to be more careful, Big Sister Jin.


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin had only been joking around with Mu Qiu, but seeing Mu Qiu''s earnest reminder, she nodded her head.


    "Okay, I will be careful. You better watch out for them. The imperial harem is not a place where we can live our leisure lives. "


    Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu chatted for a long time about the women in the imperial harem.


    As they chatted, the two forgot about the time.


    The skies gradually darkened as the eunuchs entered, respectfully reporting in.


    "Reporting to the Empress, Shun Zi from the Hall of Eternal Harmony requests an audience."


    Hall of Eternal Harmony?


    Isn''t that the palace where Ye Yi Xin lived?


    "We were talking about her just now, but she actually sent someone over at this time. I really can''t say for sure."


    Hearing that the eunuch said it was someone from Yonghe Palace, Mu Qiu displayed an extremely disgusted and disdainful expression.


    "Send him in."


    Hua Mujie also wanted to know what Ye Laixin had sent people over to do at this time.


    "Servant Little Shun greets esteemed imperial concubine and concubine Xuanfei."


    "Little Shun of the Hall of Eternal Harmony? "Speak, did Imperial Concubine Jing want you to come to the Hibiscus Courtyard because she had some orders?"


    Mu Qiu''s previous attitude towards Ye Yi Xin was very indifferent. She didn''t think of fawning over her, nor did she think that she was dangerous.


    However, ever since Chen Shuyi had been killed by her, Mu Qiu''s attitude towards Ye La Xin had changed.


    She only knew that this woman was a cruel and merciless person.


    "In reply to esteemed wangfei''s words, this servant has come on the orders of the imperial concubine to deliver the ginseng to esteemed wangfei." "The imperial concubine said that it must have been hard for Imperial Concubine Xi to travel back to the palace on foot. That''s why she sent a servant to deliver ginseng for Imperial Concubine Xi to mend her body."


    Ginseng?


    Hua Mujie this hibiscus palace, ginseng and all those bird''s nest supplements, free fighting ordered people to take quite a lot.


    Was it too much for Ye Laixin to send a ginseng over?


    "Did the imperial concubine say anything else?"


    "To Imperial Concubine Xi, there''s no more."


    "Alright, I''ll accept the ginseng. Go back and tell the imperial concubine that I thank her for her concern. I''ll definitely enjoy this ginseng."


    "Yes, your servant will definitely arrive, your servant will take his leave."


    After leaving with little Shun Zi, Hua Mujiao looked at the exquisite box in the eunuch''s hand and smiled coldly.


    "Big sis Jin, the ginseng couldn''t have been poisoned, right? I don''t think that Imperial Concubine Jing would be so good as to send you a ginseng. Moreover, who in this harem doesn''t know that the Emperor dotes on you?


    Mu Qiu felt that it was very strange for Ye Yi Xin to send him the ginseng.


    To put it bluntly, this was a weasel paying respect to a chicken for the new year. He did not have good intentions.


    "Regardless of whether this ginseng is poisonous or not, I have no intention of eating it. Forget it, let''s not talk about all these anymore. It''s getting late, stay here and eat dinner with me before you head back. "


    Turning his head, Mu Qiu looked outside and saw that the sky had turned dark, so he said, "No, in a while, the Emperor should come by here. Mu Qiu turned his head and looked outside, and noticed that the sky had turned dark, so he said," No, in a while, the Emperor should come here.


    Hua Mujiao finally understood Mu Qiu''s intentions of hiding from the White Battlefield.


    Seeing her act this way, he didn''t keep her any longer.


    "Yes, that''s good."


    After seeing off Mu Qiu, Nan Ge walked in with some medicine.


    Hua Mujie looked at the full bowl of medicine and hid away in disgust.


    She was afraid of taking medicine.


    She remembered that when she was young, she often got sick, but her parents weren''t around her. Every time she got sick, when she was at her weakest, only the nanny would prepare medicine for her and eat it herself.


    Taking the medicine had also cast a shadow over her heart.


    "Esteemed Empress, you have to drink this medicine while it''s hot."


    Nan Ge could see that Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to drink the medicine, so he carried the medicine and walked forward. It seemed that Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to drink it, so he didn''t intend to put the medicine down.


    "Just leave it for now, I''ll drink it later."


    Hua Mujie pushed the medicine bowl away, gesturing for Nan Ge to put it down.


    However, Nan Ge still held the medicine bowl in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    "Empress, it''s better to drink while it''s hot."


    "¡­"


    In the past, Hibiscus fragrans thought that Nan Ge was a person who acted the same on the surface.


    Regardless of who it was, he always acted indifferent to others and was definitely a man with a calm heart.


    But now, she suddenly felt that this Nan Ge was still a little bad.


    "Honestly, could it be that you saw that I didn''t want to drink any medicine and that I did it on purpose?"


    Nan Ge pursed his lips into a smile, "Your Highness is overthinking it. Your subordinate doesn''t dare."


    Hua Mujiao glared at Nan Ge, and was just about to take the medicine bowl from him, but someone snatched the medicine bowl away first.


    "Master!"


    Turning his head, Hua Mujiao saw a set of black robes, and his face looked a little tired.


    "Get down."


    "Yes."


    After the South Spear, Bai Zhan took the medicine and sat down next to Hua Mujiao.


    He looked at her and asked, "You don''t want to drink medicine?"


    Hua Mujiao awkwardly smiled and said, "I''m not afraid of being burned. I''ll drink it when it''s cold."


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s words, Bai Zhan put the medicine bowl to his lips and took a sip. "It''s not hot anymore."


    This action of his had provoked Hua Mu Jin into laughter.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, this is a birth control medicine. Even if you want to test the warmth of the medicine, you don''t have to taste it yourself, right?"


    Although Bai Zhan Ke only took a sip, Hua Mujiao still felt that for a grown man, tasting some baby medicine was a bit too much.


    "No problem, as long as you''re willing to drink the medicine."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s reply left Hua Mujiao at a loss for words.


    She smiled, turned her head to the side, and said, "About that, I''m afraid of suffering. Why don''t we bring some candied fruits to drink first?"


    Bai Zhan suddenly stood up.


    He walked to the table, took a candied fruit from the table, and put it directly into his own mouth.


    Then, he walked next to Hua Mujiao, picked up the medicine bowl, and drank a large mouthful of medicine. While doing so, he placed the medicine bowl on the side stool, and reached out with his other hand to grab the back of Hua Mujiao''s head. He then forcefully took a large gulp of the birth control medicine, and poured it into Hua Mujiao''s mouth in a mouth-to-mouth fashion.


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes widened. Before she could even react, she had already swallowed the medicine in her mouth.


    Bai Zhan Ke then moved his mouth to his mouth until all the medicine in the bowl was drunk by Hua Mu Jin.


    "I really take it. The way you feed it is truly special."


    "If my beloved concubine doesn''t like to drink medicine, I''ll feed you like this every day."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless.


    She didn''t say no, but she didn''t expect Bai Zhan Ke to make her drink it in such a way. The more she drank, the more she felt that this man was actually very black-hearted.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, has anyone ever mentioned that you''re very evil?"


    "Love, you are the first one."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s serious reply actually made Hua Mujiao feel that she had asked a very foolish question.


    "Forget it, I can''t beat you." By the way, I heard from Nan Ge that you are going to fight personally? "


    Bai Zhanzheng nodded in response.


    In an instant, a look of worry appeared on Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    "Are you sure you want to go in person? What if the empress dowager took the opportunity to usurp the throne, or if she bribed some soldiers to put you to death? Have you never thought about the consequences? "


    Seeing that Hua Mujie was worried about him, the corner of Bai Zhan''s mouth slightly rose as he stretched out his hand and touched her head.


    "I have my own plans for this matter, you don''t have to worry."


    Even though Bai Zhan Ke had said so, Hua Mu Jin was still very worried.


    However, judging from his tone, he should be prepared.


    "Then I''ll go with you to the border pass. I won''t be at ease if you go by yourself."


    Hua Mujiao felt that she was really too sticking to him.


    Sometimes she was even disgusted with herself for sticking so closely to her.


    However, she was truly worried. If she went there, she would encounter danger. She didn''t know why, but she had a premonition that something bad was going to happen.


    "Jin''er, we''re going to war, not to play around."


    "I know, I''m not joking. Don''t worry, I won''t hold you back. I promise, I will take good care of myself and the child in my womb. I won''t cause any trouble."


    Hua Mujiao guessed that Bai Zhan Ke wouldn''t agree, but she also found a few reasons for him to agree.


    "Nonsense, you are pregnant, how can you go to the battlefield? "Stay in the palace obediently, I will be back soon."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke was angry, Hua Mujiao pouted as she looked at him. She then opened his hand that was touching her head, and her face was filled with anger.


    "Who''s fooling around with you? I''m pregnant, all right, but do you think I''ll be safe in the palace? "It''s not like you didn''t know that the empress dowager hated me to the bones and wished that I would die early. If you leave and there''s no one left to support me, then wouldn''t she beat me to death?"


    "Also, that Nangong Qianhua will definitely cause trouble for me every day." Today, Mu Qiu came to the Hibiscus Palace and said that Ye Lanxin had killed a lady with a staff. Aren''t you afraid that they''ll come and take care of me together with you? "


    Hua Mujiao said a lot of things in one breath, and she felt that these reasons were more than enough to make her worry about staying alone in the palace.


    After all, she was carrying a child, and she was very nervous about it.


    "I will send someone to protect you. Thirteenth Imperial Uncle is here as well. He will deal with whatever matter it is and won''t let anyone hurt you."


    Hua Mujiao said that the white war had been considered.


    However, he still felt that bringing the flower hibiscus to the battlefield was an unavoidable action.


    "So what if Thirteenth Imperial Uncle is here? He can''t always stay by my side. What if they take advantage of Thirteenth Imperial Uncle''s return to harm me?" Or could it be that you plan on letting Thirteenth Imperial Uncle stay in the same hall as me and protect my safety? "


    Hibiscus fragrans was a person who had experienced the possessiveness of white war.


    The reason why she said all these was to make Bai Zhan Ke jealous.


    "I will decide on this matter after I have considered it."


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke had started to waver, Hua Mujiao raised her eyebrow and asked: "What are you still thinking about? Aren''t you afraid that after you return from the battle, you won''t be able to see me and the child in your belly? "

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    It was needless to say that Bai Zhan Ke was most worried that the Empress Dowager would take action against Hua Muse when he set off for battle.


    So far, he didn''t know where to put the flower hibiscus.


    But to bring a flower of hibiscus onto the battlefield was something he would never agree to.


    "This Emperor is tired. Let''s go to bed."


    Bai Zhan kai knew that if he continued to discuss this issue with Hua Mu Jin, it would be endless.


    Seeing the tired look on her face, Hua Mujiao opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but swallowed her words and finally nodded.


    Not long after he lay down, he fell into a deep sleep.


    In this period of time, Hua Mujin couldn''t understand how tired Bai Zhan was.


    But at least she knew he was really tired.


    Ever since he knew Bai Zhan Ke, he had never appeared so exhausted in front of Hua Mujiao. In her eyes, being an emperor was not a good thing.


    Looking at the sleeping Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin''s heart ached. She gently placed a mark on his cheek.


    At the same time, within the Eternal Music Palace.


    Inside the hall, under the curtain, two figures tightly intertwined together.


    "Zi Chu, I, I can''t take it anymore, really ¡­"


    "Be good, it''s going to be ready soon ¡­"


    After the woman made a sound, the blending of the two bodies stopped.


    Both of them were heavily gasping for breath as they laid on the bed.


    Mu Qiu turned around, his face flushed as he looked at the man beside him. The corners of his mouth curled up in a contented and blissful smile.


    Suddenly, the man sat up and began to dress.


    "Zi Chu, didn''t you say you''re not worth it today? Why are you leaving again? "


    His grandson glanced at Mu Qiu and said, "I''m not on duty, but I can''t stay overnight at the Eternal Music Palace. If we were to be discovered, we''ll both die."


    Mu Qiu sat up slightly. He looked at the man dressed in clothes with an unhappy expression.


    "It''s not like you''ve spent the night in the Palace, what are you afraid of? In any case, those palace maids have already been sent away by me, so no one will know that you are in my palace.


    His grandson Chu knew that Mu Qiu was slightly angry.


    However, in his heart, he had countless ways to coax her not to be angry.


    "That''s true, but you have to be careful."


    As he spoke, his grandson Chu sat on the edge of the bed and extended his hand to cover Mu Qiu''s face.


    "I know that you don''t want me to leave, but this is the Imperial Palace after all. "Qiu''er, I won''t let you down. Once the empress dowager has decided on the bigger picture, we''ll be together forever."


    His grandson''s "I won''t let you down" made Mu Qiu extremely happy.


    However, what he said after that caused her to frown.


    "Overall situation? Zi Chu, I know you''re working for the empress dowager, there are many things that cannot be decided by you. No matter what the empress dowager wants to do, or what you want to help the empress dowager, I can only hope that you won''t hurt Big Sister Jin or the Mu Clan. "


    It was not a secret that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor opposed each other.


    Mu Qiu knew about this as well.


    As for her father, as the prime minister, he was someone close to the emperor both in public and in secret. It was the empress dowager who wanted to get rid of him as well.


    "Qiu''er, you should know that your father is a big threat to the empress dowager''s heart. I''m just a lowly imperial bodyguard, how could I decide what the empress dowager thinks? "And that Imperial Concubine Xi, how many times have I told you to cut down on her? Otherwise, the empress dowager would make a move on you sooner or later."


    His grandson Chu was still worried about Mu Qiu. Before this, he had already told her that the empress dowager hated Xi Fei to the bones, and getting rid of her was only a matter of time.


    If she continued to have a good relationship with Empress Dowager Xi, the empress dowager would probably not even let her off.


    Moreover, right now, the empress dowager had already noticed the abnormal relationship between him and Mu Qiu. As for why the empress dowager didn''t expose it, even her grandson Chu Feng wasn''t too clear.


    "I didn''t do anything, why would the empress dowager attack me? What''s more, Big Sister Jin treated me like my own sister, how could I break off our relationship? I can''t do something so heartless and heartless. "


    Looking at Mu Qiu, his grandson Chu Feng helplessly shook his head.


    "Qiu''er, why are you so stupid? How do you know she thinks you''re her sister, just in case she''s using you? "


    "Impossible!"


    As soon as his grandson finished speaking, he was immediately rejected by Mu Qiu.


    Mu Qiu was extremely clear about how Hua Mu Jin treated her.


    "Zi Chu, you''re working for the empress dowager, so many things can''t be helped. I know, but if you really want to help the empress dowager hurt my father and Big Sister Jin, I won''t forgive you."


    Hearing Mu Qiu''s words, his grandson Chu Feng''s face darkened.


    As far as he was concerned, that Hua Mu Jin was more important than him in Mu Qiu''s heart. This made him feel extremely unhappy.


    "I''ve said what I needed to say. I''ll be leaving first."


    With that, his grandson Chu stood up and disappeared from the hall.


    "Zi Chu ¡­"


    Mu Qiu knew that his grandson Chu Tian was angry, but she said those words because she didn''t want him to hurt Hua Mujiao and her family.


    When his grandson, Chu, sneakily returned to the Dew Hall, just opened the door to his room, he was called out.


    "Guard Sun, it''s so late. Where did you go?"


    The person who called for his grandson Chu was none other than the empress dowager''s Senior Servant Qin.


    His grandson, Chu, turned to face Senior Servant Qin respectfully. "I just went to the toilet. Senior Servant Qin called me, is there something you need?"


    "The empress dowager has urgent matters to attend to. Guard Sun, please ¡­"


    Her Majesty summoned him?


    In his heart, his grandson wasn''t confident for a moment.


    He didn''t know why the empress dowager had summoned him at this time, but he had wanted to see something from her expression, but it was hard to tell from her indifferent expression.


    "Since the empress dowager has summoned us, this subordinate doesn''t dare slight you. Senior Servant Qin, please first."


    Arriving at the palace, his grandson Chu knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully towards the empress dowager.


    The empress dowager looked at him for a long time without saying a word.


    After the cup of tea was finished, the empress dowager slowly opened her mouth and said, "Guard Sun, how long have you been following This Dowager?"


    "In reply to the empress dowager, this subordinate has followed her for nearly six years."


    The empress dowager''s question made his grandson feel even more uneasy.


    "Six years ¡­"


    With that, the empress dowager smiled. "Six years. It can''t be said to be long, it can''t be said to be short. This Dowager wants to ask, during these six years, how did This Dowager treat you? "


    His grandson Chu lowered his head, not daring to look at the empress dowager''s face.


    "The empress dowager treats this subordinate extremely well. It''s this subordinate''s fortune to be able to stay by her side."


    "For the past six years, Guard Sun has been quite loyal to This Dowager. Now that This Dowager has gotten into trouble, I wonder if Guard Sun is willing to help This Dowager solve this problem?"


    Although his grandson Chu didn''t know what the empress dowager wanted him to do, he knew she was testing him.


    "It''s this subordinate''s honor to be able to help the empress dowager out of her troubles. I ask that you give me your orders."


    Hearing these words, the smile on the empress dowager''s face grew even wider.


    She glanced at Senior Servant Qin and said, "I''m sure Guard Sun knows that the Right Prime Minister and Master Hou have been suppressing This Dowager, making it difficult for me to do anything else. I heard that you and Feixuan grew up together, and the Right Prime Minister treated you like his own son. Tell me, if This Dowager wanted you to kill the Right Prime Minister, would you not be unable to do so?"


    Although his grandson, Chu, had worked for the empress dowager for six years, the empress dowager had never trusted him.


    Even though he had been promoted to the position of the deacon of the Dew Palace, he was only responsible for the safety of the Dew Palace.


    "Empress Dowager, your subordinate''s abilities are still shallow. I''m afraid it''ll be difficult for me to take on this task."


    His grandson''s words were nothing more than a rejection of the empress dowager.


    However, the Empress Dowager did not get angry. Instead, she looked at him and laughed even more.


    "Guard Sun, This Dowager knows that you are in a difficult situation. If you can help This Dowager complete this matter, This Dowager will promise you whatever you want."


    Regarding the Right Prime Minister, who was also Mu Qiu''s father, his grandson Chu Feng didn''t really have a good impression of him.


    If it wasn''t for the Right Prime Minister stopping him, he and Mu Qiu would have long ago been together.


    As for Mu Qiu, he wouldn''t be sent to the Imperial Palace and become one of the tens of thousands of women in the Emperor''s family.


    "For the empress dowager''s sake, your subordinate will not refuse. However, the Right Prime Minister''s Mansion is under strict security. It would be difficult for us to sneak in with just our subordinate''s power. "


    "The reason why This Dowager wanted to promote you to the position of Guard Captain is because I fancy your ability. This Dowager believes in you. You will definitely not disappoint This Dowager. "


    "But the empress dowager ¡­"


    "How dare you!"


    His grandson Chu Gang opened his mouth and was about to say something more, but was stopped by Qin mama.


    "Guard Sun, the empress dowager likes to tell you that you''ve repeatedly defied her imperial decree. Are you tired of living?!"


    That''s right, the empress dowager could have ordered her grandson Chu to assassinate the Right Prime Minister. The reason why the empress dowager had kindly spoken to him was simply to test his loyalty to her.


    "It seems that Guard Sun is unwilling to help This Dowager solve her problems. This Dowager has heard that in the past few days, Guard Sun, you have frequently snuck in and out of the Palace. Could it be that Guard Sun is with Xuanfei ¡­ "


    The Empress Dowager did not continue with her next words.


    At this point of time, his grandson Chu was trembling uncontrollably.


    "The empress dowager has a clear judgement that this subordinate is only going to visit Xuanfei. I''m afraid that if I go to the Eternal Music Palace in broad daylight, people will speak nonsense. That''s why ¡­"


    His grandson''s explanation was very far-fetched.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Just as her grandson Chu Gang finished speaking, the empress dowager slammed down on the armrest of the imperial concubine''s chair.


    "Visit? Guard Sun, do you think This Dowager doesn''t know what you''re doing in the Palace? As a guard of the Dew Hall, you actually dare to go against the emperor''s concubine? Do you know that this is a crime that involves all nine clans?


    How could his grandson Chu not know that his imperial bodyguards and concubines had committed a heinous crime.


    "Empress Dowager, please spare my life. This subordinate was muddle-headed for a moment before ¡­" "May the empress dowager have mercy, please have mercy ¡­"


    Previously, his grandson Chu Feng felt that the empress dowager had discovered the matter between him and Mu Qiu, but he didn''t know why the empress dowager hadn''t exposed him.


    Now, he finally knew that the Empress Dowager wanted to use this matter to make him work for her.


    "Hmph, have mercy?" Guard Sun, didn''t you have a body full of pride just a moment ago? However, This Dowager does not intend to spare you. What do you think I should do? "

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    Suddenly, his grandson raised his head and kowtowed.


    Seeing her expression, he suddenly understood that she had set a trap for him and was waiting for him to slip through it.


    "Men, pull him down. Repeat the fifty boards and then lock him up. Without my order, no one is allowed to give him food. Pull him down!"


    As soon as the empress dowager finished speaking, two guards came in and took her grandson out.


    If his grandson Chu hadn''t rejected the empress dowager''s request to assassinate the Right Prime Minister, he probably wouldn''t have been beaten up.


    The reason why his grandson had refused was because, firstly, he knew that he wouldn''t be able to return if he went to assassinate his son in the Right Prime Minister''s Estate. Secondly, he didn''t want to make Mu Qiu sad.


    But now, he was afraid that his Sun clan would be implicated and the nine clans would be killed.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, Esteemed Empress Dowager, this subordinate will handle matters for the Esteemed Empress Dowager. This subordinate will do anything at all ¡­"


    When his grandson Chu was dragged to the entrance of the chamber, he shouted loudly.


    However, his shout had only two words waiting for him.


    "Too late!"


    When his grandson was dragged out of the chamber, the door to the chamber was closed once again.


    Qin mama stood respectfully to one side, handing over the freshly brewed tea to the empress dowager.


    "Empress Dowager, this old servant doesn''t understand. Why didn''t you use him?" If you use Xuanfei and the Sun family clan to threaten you, Guard Sun will definitely assassinate the Right Prime Minister. "


    The empress dowager took the cup of tea and took two sips, a cold smile on her face.


    "Do you think that he alone is capable of assassinating the Right Prime Minister?" The reason I asked him to assassinate the Right Prime Minister was only to test his loyalty. Since he has bluntly refused This Dowager, it means that he is not loyal to This Dowager. "


    His grandson was truly not loyal to the empress dowager.


    The reason he wasn''t loyal was because of Xuanfei and Mu Qiu.


    "Then why didn''t you just kill him?"


    At these words, the empress dowager rose from her chaise longue and Qin mama hurried over to help her up.


    "He is not loyal to This Dowager right now, but that does not mean that he is useless to This Dowager. Send someone to set a fire for This Dowager, but remember, you can''t burn Xuanfei to death, understand? "


    Senior Servant Qin still didn''t understand the empress dowager''s words.


    "Yes, this old servant will do it right away."


    The night was getting deeper and deeper.


    Within the Eternal Music Palace, because all of the palace maids had been sent away by Mu Qiu, there wasn''t even a single person waiting outside the palace hall.


    She looked around to make sure that there was no one around, then she took out a fire piston from her sleeve and ignited the firewood she had brought with her. She then opened the window of the hall, and threw the ignited firewood into the hall.


    On the bed, Mu Qiu was fast asleep. In her sleep, she could only feel that it was getting warmer and warmer.


    She opened her eyes from her sleep only when the fire grew bigger.


    "Ah ¡­" "Fire, fire, help, help ¡­"


    For a time, the Eternal Music Palace was in an uproar.


    The fire within the palace hall was uncontrollable. It continued to burn until even the beds were lit on fire. Only then did the people of the palace bring water to extinguish the fire.


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Master, master ¡­"


    Hua Mujie and Bai Zhan Ke were fast asleep on the bed when the sound of falling dust came from outside.


    "What is it?"


    Bai Zhan Ke opened his eyes and asked in a low voice.


    "Mistress, the Longsong Palace is on fire."


    The Longsong Palace?


    When Hua Mu Jin, who was planning to continue sleeping, heard the words'' the Everlasting Music Palace is on fire '', he immediately sat up on the bed.


    "What?" The Longsong Palace is on fire? "


    She remembered that the Eternal Music Palace was Mu Qiu''s chamber.


    "Yes."


    For a moment, Hua Mujiao could no longer sit still. She quickly got up from the bed, took her coat from the side, and put it on as she prepared to open the door.


    However, he was held back by Bai Zhan.


    "Let go, I have to go and see if Mu Qiu is burned."


    Hua Mujiao wanted to shake off Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, but she knew that her strength was insufficient to defeat Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Don''t worry, put on your clothes."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze fell on Hua Mujiao''s chest.


    Hua Mu Jin lowered her head and looked. Her face was slightly red as she pulled at her collar in embarrassment.


    Under the forceful attacks of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin didn''t rush to the Eternal Music Palace until she was fully dressed.


    However, he did not go.


    "Mu Qiu, are you alright?"


    When she saw Mu Qiu being supported by a palace maid, Hua Mujiao stepped forward and examined her from head to toe. When she saw that she wasn''t injured, she calmed down.


    "Elder sister Jin, I, I ¡­"


    At this moment, Mu Qiu was still in a state of fear. When she saw Hua Mujiao, she directly held onto her, tears brimming from her eyes.


    "It''s okay, it''s okay. Don''t be afraid, I''m here."


    Hua Mu Jin comforted Mu Qiu until her body stopped trembling and she calmed down before bringing her to her own Jin Xi Palace.


    After settling Mu Qiu down, she returned to her own bedroom.


    Right now, Bai Zhan Ke was still in the palace.


    "I keep having the feeling that this fire is not an accident."


    In the harem, Mu Qiu had always been aloof from worldly affairs and rarely interacted with the other concubines, not to mention that he had some sort of feud with them.


    Furthermore, the other concubines probably knew that Mu Qiu wasn''t even a threat to them.


    "We will send someone to investigate."


    "If I didn''t catch fire earlier, if I didn''t do it later, it would''ve been when I returned to the palace. Moreover, the one that caught fire was Mu Qiu''s sleeping quarters. I suspect that someone wanted to use this as an opportunity to give me a warning."


    Mu Qiu and Hua Mu Jin were extremely close, so everyone in the harem knew about them.


    And she, Mu Jin, was the thorn in the side of those women in the imperial harem. It was inevitable that she would think in this direction.


    "Jin''er, come over."


    Hua Mujiao walked towards Bai Zhan Ke, and he grabbed her, pulling her to sit beside him.


    "Jin''er, in this imperial harem, there aren''t many people who can be trusted. You and Xuanfei are very close, and I do not object, but we still need to pay a little attention. "


    Although the Right Prime Minister was loyal to Bai Zhan Ke, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t think that Mu Qiu, the daughter of the Prime Minister, was trustworthy.


    Of course, Hua Mujiao also understood the meaning behind those words.


    "So you''re saying that Mu Qiu set the fire himself?"


    "I didn''t say that."


    Hua Mujie looked at Bai Zhan Ke and abruptly stood up.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, it''s alright if you don''t trust Mu Qiu, but she''s the first person in the palace who truly treats me with respect. I believe in her, she wouldn''t set a fire to herself. Furthermore, she has no reason to set fire to her own hall. "


    "I didn''t say she set the fire!"


    Hua Mujie understood what he meant, and Bai Zhan Ke felt a little helpless.


    "You might not have said it, but that''s probably what you meant. No matter what, I will find out who set the fire and I won''t let that person who tried to hurt Mu Qiu off."


    To Hua Mu Jin, Mu Qiu was her younger sister.


    If anyone wanted to hurt Mu Qiu, she definitely wouldn''t let that person off.


    When Hua Mujiao said these words, outside the hall, Mu Qiu''s eyes became moist. She pursed her lips, not knowing how to express her feelings.


    She herself was the imperial concubine of the imperial harem and the emperor''s woman. Although she had never prayed for the emperor to care for her, after her accident, the emperor hadn''t even shown his face. It was hard to avoid feeling a bit upset.


    However, after hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, she felt that she could be considered lucky.


    At the very least, there was still someone in the imperial harem who truly treated her with sincerity.


    The morning of the second day.


    Although Hibiscus vulgaris did not rest well that night, she still woke up early.


    "Mu Qiu, why is your complexion so bad?" Did they really catch fire last night? Should we invite the imperial physician over to take a look? "


    At the dining table, Hua Mu Jin looked at the pale Mu Qiu and felt a little worried.


    Furthermore, Mu Qiu didn''t eat much.


    "Big Sister Jin, I''m fine, it''s just that I was scared last night and still haven''t recovered from my shock."


    "Are you sure you''re alright?"


    "Mm, I''m fine, don''t worry."


    Mu Qiu forced out a smile, but Hua Mu Jin was still worried for her.


    Just then, an eunuch walked in and bowed respectfully. "Esteemed Empress Dowager, the empress dowager has sent someone over."


    Her Majesty?


    "What did the Empress Dowager send people for?"


    At this time, the empress dowager sent someone over, which Hua Mujiao found very strange.


    "In reply to the Empress, the person that was sent over said that the empress dowager had summoned esteemed Xuanyuan to Dew Hall so the imperial physician could take a look and see if esteemed Xuanyuan was burned last night."


    Hua Mujiao felt that Her Majesty definitely had no good intentions in her actions.


    She also had a feeling that the empress dowager had sent someone to set the fire at the Longsong Palace last night.


    Otherwise, she wouldn''t have come early in the morning to summon Mu Qiu.


    "Go and answer them. Tell them that Xuanfei has been frightened and should not be moved."


    "Yes."


    "Wait ¡­"


    Just as the eunuch was about to obey Hua Mu Jin''s order to reply, Mu Qiu suddenly called for the eunuch.


    "Big sister Jin, I''m really alright. If the empress dowager summons me, then I''ll be disrespectful to the empress dowager. In the future, the empress dowager will definitely cause trouble for me. I''ll go to the Dew Palace first and return in a while."


    "No, just in case she ¡­"


    Of course, Hua Mujiao also knew that if Mu Qiu refused to go to the Dew Palace, the empress dowager would definitely be furious.


    But if she went, the empress dowager might not necessarily be looking for trouble with Mu Qiu.


    "Big sis Jin, it''s really alright, don''t worry."


    Since she couldn''t win against Mu Qiu, Hua Mujiao had finally come to a compromise.


    "Alright, Cherry, follow your mistress well. If you need anything, come find me at the Gesun Palace."


    "Yes, Imperial Concubine Xi."


    Mu Qiu had walked all the way from the Gesun Hall to the Dew Hall, but she still felt uneasy. She didn''t know why the empress dowager had summoned her.


    Although Cherry had been following by Mu Qiu''s side the entire time, she was stopped outside the Dew Palace.


    The moment Mu Qiu stepped into the Dew Palace, she was grabbed by two palace maids and forced to kneel on the ground.


    Mu Qiu wanted to struggle free, but he didn''t have enough strength.


    She raised her head and looked at the empress dowager sitting nearby. "Empress Dowager, I don''t know what sort of crime chenqie has committed, but the empress dowager wants to treat her like this."


    Hearing this, the empress dowager smiled.


    Afterwards, she said, "Xuanfei doesn''t need to be nervous. This one only wants the imperial physician to take a look and see if you''re injured. As long as you cooperate with the imperial physician''s pulse, this one won''t do anything to you."

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    Pulse check?


    Mu Qiu sneered in his heart. If it was just to check her pulse, why would he let others capture her?


    "Esteemed empress dowager, if the imperial physician was to be examined, chenqie would naturally cooperate. Why would the empress dowager want people to treat chenqie like this?"


    Mu Qiu had never been treated like this in his life.


    Being caught by a palace maid made him very angry in his heart.


    "This Dowager said to give you a pulse examination, that''s the pulse examination. You better shut up, or don''t blame This Dowager for being impolite!"


    With that, the empress dowager shot a look at the imperial physician who had been waiting for her.


    The imperial physician understood the situation and walked towards Mu Qiu.


    Following that, he placed his finger on Mu Qiu''s wrist and examined her pulse.


    This time, Mu Qiu was even more puzzled.


    She hadn''t thought that he would capture her so easily so that he could take a pulse?


    When the imperial physician had finished examining her pulse, he grabbed Mu Qiu''s palace maid and released her.


    She looked at the Empress Mother and then at the imperial physician.


    The imperial physician knelt on the ground and respectfully reported the results of the pulse examination to the empress dowager.


    "As the empress dowager expected, esteemed wangfei is indeed pregnant, and it''s already been more than a month."


    The Imperial Physician''s words completely stunned Mu Qiu.


    She really couldn''t believe that she was pregnant?


    "Xuanfei, according to what this one knows, the emperor has never stayed in the Eternal Music Palace before. And you''re more than a month pregnant, so the child in your stomach wouldn''t have come out of nowhere, right?"


    "No, impossible! I, how could I, how could I be pregnant, not ¡­"


    At this moment, Mu Qiu''s body went limp as he sat on the ground.


    Although she was often together with her grandson, Chu, every time, his grandson would give medicine to her, so it was impossible for her to get pregnant after taking the medicine.


    But she didn''t know that the medicine her grandson had given her had long since been secretly swindled by the empress dowager.


    "Xuanfei, this one advises you, it would be best if you could do so truthfully. Just who is this child in your womb?" If you tell the truth, perhaps if I am happy, I can still protect you and the child in your womb? "


    Mu Qiu finally understood why the empress dowager had the imperial physician take his pulse.


    And the imperial doctors were examining her pulse, so why did they let the palace maids capture her?


    The empress dowager was afraid. She already knew that she was pregnant and wouldn''t cooperate well with the imperial physician''s pulse examination, so ¡­


    Mu Qiu retorted, "Who does the empress dowager want this child to be?"


    Although it was hard to believe that he was pregnant, Mu Qiu''s heart was filled with mixed emotions.


    She was happy that she was able to bear the child of the man she loved. She was worried that the first person to know about this would be the Empress Dowager.


    "Xuanfei, with your personality, I don''t hate you. It''s just a pity that you''re not of any use to me."


    As for Mu Qiu, the Empress Dowager felt that she was very intelligent when compared to the other concubines.


    If she was allowed to use any means to survive in the harem, she would definitely be the last person to live.


    However, she did not have the intention to cling onto someone, nor did she have the intention to fight for a favor.


    "The empress dowager sure knows how to joke. You''re the oldest in the imperial harem, how could chenqie dare disobey your orders?" "In that case, why do you say ''not used by Her Majesty''?"


    "Xuanfei, who are you, don''t you plan to say, that the child in your womb, belongs to?"


    The empress dowager''s smile grew wider and wider as she looked at the calm Mu Qiu.


    Mu Qiu raised his gaze, his gaze firm. "Esteemed empress dowager, you avoided everyone and had the imperial physician check out chenqie''s pulse. I presume you already knew that chenqie would be pregnant, so this child ¡­ Esteemed empress dowager, do you hope that he''s the emperor''s or the other imperial bodyguard that cooperates with chenqie?"


    Mu Qiu wasn''t stupid. From the empress dowager''s words, ''as expected, it was as the empress dowager had predicted'', she already knew that the empress dowager had long since known about her private meeting with her grandson, Chu.


    Since the empress dowager did not expose her publicly, it meant that the empress dowager wanted to use her to achieve some sort of goal.


    "Haha ¡­"


    After Mu Qiuyan finished speaking, the empress dowager burst out laughing.


    Afterwards, she looked at Mu Qiu with an admiring expression.


    "Xuanfei, This Dowager didn''t misjudge you. It''s a pity that you''re the Right Prime Minister''s daughter, otherwise This Dowager would have definitely allowed you to become the Queen of the Huan Yue Country!"


    To the concubines of the harem, the position of ''Empress'' was extremely attractive.


    But to Mu Qiu, it didn''t.


    Because the person she loved wasn''t the Emperor, and she didn''t have any plans to stay in this harem for her entire life.


    "Men, bring Guard Sun in."


    The three words, ''Guard Sun'', made Mu Qiu''s body tremble slightly.


    She turned to the door and saw her grandson being dragged in by two guards.


    As for his grandson Chu Feng, he was already on the verge of death. He was unable to even kneel and could only lie on the ground.


    "Zi Chu, Zi Chu, what''s wrong with you? Don''t scare me, Zi Chu ¡­"


    Mu Qiu''s tears flowed as she crawled towards her grandson, Chu, hugging him tightly in her embrace.


    In her heart, she was afraid. She was afraid that this man she loved deeply would be separated from her Yin and Yang in the next moment.


    "Zi Chu, don''t scare me. Say something, Zi Chu ¡­"


    The skin of his grandson''s buttocks were already ripped open. Blood was coming out of his pants, and there was even an unpleasant smell coming out.


    "This is so smelly. Men, come and drag him away. Don''t dirty This Dowager''s eyes."


    At the empress dowager''s command, a guard walked in and pulled Mu Qiu away from his grandson, Chu, before dragging his grandson out.


    Mu Qiu wailed as he wanted to chase after them, but was stopped by a palace maid.


    Mu Qiu glared at the empress dowager on the imperial concubine''s chair, wishing he could charge forward and strangle her to death.


    "What exactly do you want me to do?"


    The empress dowager lowered her hand from her nose and looked disgustedly at Mu Qiu. She hated women who were too intelligent and couldn''t be used by her.


    "Xuanfei, you''re a smart person. The child in your stomach and Guard Sun''s life are both in your hands. You should be clear about what you need to do."


    Although the empress dowager didn''t say it clearly, Mu Qiu could roughly guess what the empress dowager wanted her to do.


    However, she ¡­


    Mu Qiu''s eyes reddened as he exited the Dew Palace.


    "Empress, are you alright?" "Did the empress dowager make things difficult for you? This servant originally wanted to look for esteemed wangfei but was stopped by the guards. This servant ¡­"


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s red and swollen eyes, Cherry was extremely worried.


    She was certain that the Empress Dowager must have done something to her master, or her eyes would not have been red and swollen.


    "I''m fine. Go back."


    Because the main hall of the Eternal Music Palace had been set ablaze, Mu Qiu had stayed at Hua Mu Jin''s Palace of Hibiscus last night. Naturally, she had returned to the Palace of Hibiscus.


    Ever since Mu Qiu left, Hua Mujiao had been worried about what the empress dowager would do to her.


    Seeing that Mu Qiu had returned, Hua Mujiao clenched her fists tightly.


    "Are you crying? What did the Empress Mother do to you? "


    Looking at the furious Hua Mu Jin, the corner of Mu Qiu''s mouth quirked into a bitter smile.


    "Elder sister Jin Jin, why am I sent to the palace? Why did I become the Emperor''s woman? Why couldn''t I control my own life''s affairs? "Why, why...?"


    A series of reasons caused Hua Mu Jin to become even more worried.


    She stepped forward and embraced Mu Qiu as his tears fell onto her shoulders.


    "Believe me, I''ll definitely let you be free. I''ll make sure to make her pay double for everything the empress dowager has done to you today!"


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s voice, Mu Qiu''s heart became complicated.


    Being moved, feeling guilty, entwining together.


    "Big Sister Jin, in this palace, the only thing I''m glad about is that I know you."


    After calming Mu Qiu down in the side chamber to sleep, Hua Mujiao sat in the side chamber to think over the matter. She wanted to rush directly to the Dew Palace to settle the score with the empress dowager.


    But she knew she couldn''t.


    She had to get on with a perfect plan to get rid of the Empress Dowager.


    When night fell, Hibiscus Blossom lay on the bed in the palace hall, tossing and turning, but was unable to fall asleep.


    Seeing Hua Mujiao on the bed, the palace maid asked, "Empress, in a few more days, the emperor will personally lead the army. You''re worried about the emperor, so you don''t need to say?"


    Tilting her head, Hua Mujiao glanced at the palace maid and sat up.


    It was true that she was worried about the White Battlefield, but what she was worried about was not just the White Battlefield.


    She had made up her mind to go off with White Battlefield. Since she was going to the border, she didn''t know when she would be able to return.


    At the very least, he would be gone for a month or two, or at the very most, half a year.


    In that case, the person she was most worried about was Mu Qiu.


    "Has Xuanfei slept yet?"


    "Esteemed Empress Xuanyan has always been taken care of by Big Sister Cherry, this servant doesn''t know."


    "Alright, you may leave."


    Because the green bamboo hadn''t returned from her injuries, Hua Mujiao had temporarily arranged a palace maid who served her closely.


    Hua Mujie suddenly felt that if it was Green Bamboo by her side, she could still nag and nag with Green Bamboo.


    "Nan Ge, Nan Ge ¡­"


    Suddenly, she shouted the name of Nan Ge twice.


    Just as she finished speaking, Nan Ge''s voice came from outside the hall.


    "Your subordinate is here. Does the Empress have any orders?"


    "Come in, I have something to ask you."


    Generally speaking, Nan Ge didn''t dare to enter the main hall.


    Even if it was Hibiscus Flower''s order, Nan Ge still had to consider whether he should enter or not.


    "Empress, it''s already late in the night. It''s not appropriate for this subordinate to enter the chamber."


    Hearing Nan Ge''s words, Hua Mu Jin was displeased.


    She got up and took a coat from the side. Then, she walked to the door of the hall and opened it.


    "What''s wrong with it? It wasn''t a clandestine affair. Let me ask you, will you follow your master in his personal battle? "


    Nan Ge used the corner of his eye to look at the flower hibiscus, then cast his line of sight into the darkness.


    "In reply to the Empress, I will."


    Nan Ge''s answer was within Hua Mu Jin''s expectations.


    However, she felt that Bai Zhanzheng would probably let Luo Chen protect her and not let him go with her.


    "Then what would you do if your master told you to protect me and didn''t let you go with him?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s question had asked Nan Ge about it.


    Nan Ge frowned, not knowing how to reply.


    After thinking for a while, he replied, "This subordinate''s life was saved by Master. If Master commands this subordinate to protect the Empress and does not allow this subordinate to follow, this subordinate will secretly follow."


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin raised her eyebrows.


    "Are you not afraid? If you answer like that, will I get angry? "However, seeing how loyal you are, I''ll forgive you. But ¡­"

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    The corner of Hua Mujiao''s mouth revealed a charming smile.


    Nan Ge only needed a glance from the corner of his eye to feel a wave of chills.


    He knew that he had been schemed against by Hua Mu Jin.


    "What does the Empress want this subordinate to do?"


    Hua Mujiao laughed and said, "Actually, it''s not much. I''m guessing that your master will send me out of the palace before taking the initiative to take me in. As for where, I''m not sure. So, if you follow your master to the borders when the time comes, remember to bring me along, understand? "


    "Huh?"


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Nan Ge suddenly turned his head and looked at her in astonishment.


    He originally thought that Hua Mu Jin was joking, but after seeing her pair of serious eyes, he knew that she was serious.


    "Empress, your subordinate ¡­"


    "Hehe, you dare to reject me? "Do you believe that when your master comes over, I''ll tell him that you don''t plan to protect me closely and secretly follow me to the border pass?"


    "¡­"


    The threat of Hibiscus vulgaris was of use to the Nan Ge.


    However, Nan Ge still didn''t dare to do so. He brought Hua Mu Jin to the border, since that was the battlefield.


    "Alright, it''s a deal then. I''m going to sleep. Good night."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin closed the door.


    When she fell into a deep sleep, a figure appeared in her chamber.


    On the morning of the second day, Hua Mu Jin woke up early and went to the side hall to call for Mu Qiu.


    She stood outside and knocked on the door. "Mu Qiu, I''m coming in."


    Even though she knocked on the door, Mu Qiu didn''t reply Hua Mu Jin. When she pushed open the door and walked towards Mu Qiu''s bed, she discovered that Mu Qiu wasn''t the only one there.


    A figure flashed through Hua Mu Jin''s mind.


    That was the man whom Mu Qiu had secretly fallen in love with, his grandson, Chu.


    As she thought this, Hua Mujiao''s heart was set on fire. She loudly cursed as she stepped forward, "Dammit, you dare to come to my Gesun Palace? You''re courting death!"


    However, the moment Hua Mu Jin pulled the blanket away, the man lying on the bed with Mu Qiu wasn''t his grandson, but rather Bai Zhan ¡­


    Seeing the two of them lying on the bed without a single piece of clothing, Hua Mujiao''s mind went blank.


    At this time, Bai Zhan Ke and Mu Qiu simultaneously opened their eyes.


    When Mu Qiu saw the naked Bai Zhan, he abruptly sat up and covered his chest with his hands as he shouted, "Ah!"


    Mu Qiu''s shout attracted the attention of the palace maids from the Gesun Hall.


    As for Bai Zhan Ke, his eyes were filled with killing intent as he looked at Mu Qiu, who was shouting while completely naked.


    He extended his hand and grabbed Mu Qiu''s neck. "How dare you plot against me?"


    "I, subject, concubine, no, no ¡­"


    Mu Qiu, who had his neck grabbed, found it difficult to breathe. She spoke a few words with great difficulty, but she did not make Bai Zhan retract his killing intent in the slightest.


    Hua Mujiao looked at the two of them, narrowed her eyes and took a deep breath, before exhaling.


    "That''s enough. Let go of Mu Qiu first. I believe she didn''t plot against you."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mu Jin, but didn''t intend to let go.


    On the contrary, he was even more powerful.


    If he used a little more strength, Mu Qiu definitely wouldn''t be able to live.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, release her!"


    Walking up, Hua Mu Jin pried open Bai Zhan Ke''s hand, then pulled over the blanket to cover Mu Qiu''s naked body.


    After the bedding was torn away, the naked body appeared in Hua Mujiao''s eyes.


    "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and get dressed."


    Hua Mujiao glanced at Bai Zhan Ke. She had many doubts in her heart, but at the same time, her heart felt a bit uncomfortable.


    Bai Zhan Ke got off the bed and quickly got dressed.


    Throughout this entire process, Mu Qiu had kept his eyes closed and never opened them to take a peek at Bai Zhan.


    "Cherry, serve your master with your clothes first."


    "Yes, Imperial Concubine Xi."


    At the door, Cherry was holding a cup of water to wash her face and was stunned for a moment.


    Only after hearing Hua Mu Jin''s order did he come back to his senses.


    By this time, Bai Zhan Ke had already left the side hall.


    Seeing that there were quite a few palace maids outside the door, Hua Mujiao sighed, and then ordered loudly: "You all didn''t see anything, understand? If anyone were to know about this, I will definitely make them regret coming to this world! "


    With that, Hua Mujiao walked towards the sleeping quarters.


    Within the palace, Bai Zhan Ke was washing his face and rinsing his mouth.


    "Who did you see last night? "Why would they be in the side palace now?"


    Seeing her own man and her most trusted sister naked on the same bed, Hua Mujiao''s heart was in pain.


    In this polygamous world, she wasn''t a woman magnanimous enough to share her man. The reason she was able to remain so calm was entirely because she trusted Bai Qi and Mu Qiu.


    "Jin''er, do you believe in me?"


    Hua Mu Jin rolled her eyes at Bai Zhan Ke and said impatiently, "If I didn''t believe you, I would''ve castrated you just now!"


    Although she was being schemed against, Hua Mu Jin was still very angry in her heart.


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s words, the corners of Bai Zhan''s lips curled up into a smile.


    He walked up and hugged Hua Mujiao, his magnetic voice ringing in her ears, "To be able to gain such trust from my beloved concubine is Zhen''s great fortune."


    The voice of Bai Zhan Ke made Hua Mujiao''s body go numb.


    "Come on, with your tiredness, even if you had any mind to think about it, you wouldn''t have the strength to do it right? However, I am very curious as to how you managed to reach the side palace hall.


    Pushing away from the battle, Hua Mujiao stared at him with a smile that didn''t quite reach his eyes.


    "Whether or not I have the strength to do it, wouldn''t my beloved concubine know after trying?"


    As he said this, he wrapped his arms around Hua Mujiao''s waist and picked her up, walking straight to the side of the bed.


    Seeing Mu Jin''s white battle cry, Hua Mu Jin''s mind flashed with the image of Hua Mu Jin sleeping together with him.


    Although she had been tricked, she still cared about whether or not they had ¡­.


    "What you''re saying is that even if you were plotted against, you still had the strength to go against Mu Qiu last night, right?"


    "¡­"


    Being questioned by Hua Mujiao, Bai Zhan Ji was a bit speechless.


    He clearly remembered what happened last night.


    "I haven''t had much rest in the past few days. I''ll have the imperial physician check your pulse in a while, so don''t go out today. Stay in the private room."


    As he spoke, Bai Zhan Ke placed Hua Mu Jin on the bed, then turned and left the hall.


    After the war ended, Hua Mujiao turned her head to look at the door, tears flowing from her eyes.


    Walking out of the hall, Bai Zhan Ke turned to the nearby Luo Chen and instructed, "Send someone to keep an eye on Xuanfei and take her back to the Longsong Palace. Without our order, she will not take another step into the palace!"


    "Yes, Mistress."


    After Mu Qiu was dressed, he was sent back to the Eternal Music Palace by Luo Chen.


    As for the burned down chamber, it was originally in the process of being repaired, but it was ordered to stop. As for Mu Qiu, he was ordered to stay in the unfinished chamber.


    Empress, how could the emperor treat you like this? No matter what, you''re still his concubine, so no matter how much the emperor doesn''t want to favor the Empress, he still doted on her last night. But why does the emperor want the Empress to live in this unfinished palace?


    Cherry looked around the hall and saw traces of burning. Not only were the windows not installed, even the beds in the hall were pitch black. A pungent smell wafted through the air.


    "Enough, don''t say anymore. There''s naturally a reason for the emperor to do this."


    "But, esteemed wangfei, it''s true that the emperor favored you yesterday. Although you''ve never wanted to be favored by the emperor, you''re still this empress'' concubine after all. Even if ¡­"


    "I told you not to say anymore, did you not hear me?"


    Cherry''s heart felt wronged for Mu Qiu.


    Mu Qiu''s loud rebuke made Cherry feel slightly uncomfortable.


    Having served his master for so long, this was the first time that his master had gotten angry at him.


    "Leave. Leave me alone for a while."


    "Yes ¡­"


    Cherry looked worriedly at Mu Qiu before leaving the chamber.


    After Cherry had retreated, Mu Qiu looked at himself in the bronze mirror. He was extremely disgusted with himself in the bronze mirror.


    She knocked over all the rouge and water powder on the dressing table that had been burnt to an unrecognizable extent. Then, she laid down on the dresser as she sobbed.


    On the other side, in the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "On one..."


    "Your subordinate is here."


    As soon as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, she appeared in the hall.


    "Go investigate the suspicious palace maids in the Hibiscus Temple. See where they went and who they saw."


    "Yes."


    Just by receiving the orders, they were investigating the suspicious palace maids in the palace.


    At the same time, Nan Ge was also checking for suspicious court ladies, just like him.


    "Commander Nan, tell me, who is this person that plotted against your master?"


    Nan Ge shook his head.


    Then, he said, "To be able to plot against Master right under our noses, this person is not simple at all."


    He turned his head to look at Nan Ge and asked: "Last night, after you finished talking with the princess, did the princess ever go out of the hall again?"


    However, Nan Ge still shook his head.


    "That''s strange. I clearly saw the princess outside the side palace hall. When your master returned, the princess personally welcomed her into the palace hall. Could it be that the princess also had a clone?"


    Last night, after Nan Ge and Hua Mujiao finished their conversation, they had indeed not seen her leave the hall.


    But then, Nan Ge also saw that Hua Mujiao was outside the chamber, entering the chamber with his master.


    "There''s something fishy about this."


    Dan Yu sneered and sighed.


    "There''s no need for you to say that, hurry up and investigate the suspicious palace maids. If you are plotted against, there will definitely be people who will spread the news to the entire palace. As long as we catch the Palace Mistress who spread the news, we will know who has plotted against you."


    With that, he disappeared in front of Nan Ge.


    Just as he was investigating the location of the palace, he coincidentally saw a suspicious looking palace maid appear before his eyes.


    He hid around the corner and watched as the palace maid sneaked a look around. Finally, he walked out of the palace.


    He followed her all the way.


    However, he wasn''t someone from Huan Yue. When the palace maid came into contact with another palace maid, he had no idea who it belonged to.


    He could only follow that servant and see where she would go.


    "There''s no need to follow me. That maid is from the Dew Palace, one of the empress dowager''s men."


    Just as he was about to follow her, Nan Ge''s voice rang out.

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    He turned around, gave a polite smile to Nan Ge, and walked back in the direction of the palace.


    It wasn''t just believing in the south, but he felt that the south was someone from the palace. Since he said she was from the empress dowager''s palace, then that person really was one of the empress dowager''s.


    But even if the person in question was from the empress dowager''s palace, it didn''t necessarily mean that the person who had schemed against the empress dowager was the empress dowager.


    Returning to the Hibiscus Temple, he told Hua Mu Jin everything he saw.


    "It''s the empress dowager again. She schemed against Mu Qiu for the sole purpose of making me and Mu Qiu enemies. The fire in the Eternal Music Palace last night should have been set by the empress dowager."


    Hua Mujie''s words seemed to be speaking to Dan Yu, but also seemed to be talking to himself.


    He looked at her and moved his lips.


    Then, he said, "Princess, your subordinate feels that it''s not as simple as you think."


    Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked at him for a long time before asking, "Are you saying that the empress dowager''s goal isn''t just to make Mu Qiu and I enemies?"


    At this moment, he finally understood why the king sent him and Yan Hua to protect the safety of the princess.


    "Although your subordinate hasn''t had much contact with such matters, your subordinate has been following the eldest prince for two years and has seen many of his struggles in the business world."


    For alone, Hibiscus fragrans is quite trustworthy.


    Because he was from the Southern Kingdom, and because the Southern King had sent him to her side, there was no reason for him to betray her at all.


    "Then what do you think the Empress Dowager''s purpose is?"


    He saw Dan Yu shake her head.


    "This subordinate doesn''t know, but this subordinate is certain that it''s not that simple. We must guard against others. Princess, you should be careful of that concubine called Mu Qiu."


    Hua Mu Jin''s brows slightly creased, as if he was thinking about something.


    The reason why Bai Zhan Ke told her to guard against Mu Qiu was because Bai Zhan Ke didn''t trust Mu Qiu.


    However, even Dan Yu made her wary of Mu Qiu. She didn''t believe that Mu Qiu would join hands with the empress dowager to deal with her.


    As she was thinking, a person flashed through Hua Mu Jin''s mind.


    "Simply put, how about your martial arts and Qing Gong?"


    Hearing this, Dan Yu was stunned. He didn''t understand why Hua Mujiao would suddenly ask about his martial arts.


    He thought for a moment, but still answered: "This subordinate does not dare to say that this subordinate''s martial arts are outstanding, but if I were to compete with Commander Nan, this subordinate should not lose."


    He was not boasting at all. Although he was just a dark guard on the Southern King, his martial arts were more outstanding among the dark guards.


    "So confident?" In that case, this princess must leave this matter to you in order to be at ease. "


    "Princess, please give your instructions."


    Hua Mujiao beckoned to Dan Yu with her hand, indicating for him to come closer, then used a voice that only the two of them could hear to instruct Dan Yu on something.


    After Hua Mujiao finished speaking, a gloomy smile appeared on her face.


    "Princess, don''t worry. This subordinate will definitely accomplish it."


    With that, Dan Yu walked out of the chamber.


    After Dan Yu left, Hua Mu Jin also stood up and left the hall.


    "Empress, where are you going?"


    Nan Ge, who had been waiting outside the hall, walked up and asked as he saw Hua Mujiao come out.


    Hua Mujiao smiled at him and said, "Two days ago, Imperial Concubine Jing released some ginseng for me to heal my body. At least Imperial Concubine Jing''s rank is higher than mine, so I should personally pay her a visit to express my thanks."


    Hua Mujiao''s laughter was a little scary, Nan Ge swallowed his saliva. As for why Hua Mujiao went to the Yonghe hall, he didn''t continue asking.


    However, in order to protect Hua Mu Jin''s safety, he also followed her to the Yonghe Palace.


    "Chenqie pays respects to the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine is well and well."


    When they arrived at Yonghe Palace, Hua Mu Jin blessed herself and bowed to Ye La Xin.


    "Sister Xi, please get up. I don''t dare to allow you to greet me. If the emperor finds out about this, wouldn''t it hurt for a while?"


    Ye Lai Xin''s words carried a sour tone. Naturally, Hua Mu Jin was able to hear it.


    However, she didn''t care.


    "What do you mean Imperial Concubine? Your concubine''s position is lower than yours. This greeting is a rule, so of course you can''t avoid it."


    Ever since they entered Yonghe Palace, a smile had been plastered on Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    Ye Yi Xin looked at her with a smile.


    "Little sister Xi, why did you remember this Eternal Harmony Palace of mine today?"


    "Imperial Concubine is the head of the harem in the Huan Yue Country. Because I''m weak and the emperor dotes on me, I''ve been spared. But according to the harem''s rules, I should still come everyday to pay respects."


    The four words, "head of harem", made Ye La Xin''s heart feel very comfortable.


    But that sentence of ''the Emperor''s tender love'' instead caused her to feel extremely angry in her heart.


    "The imperial concubine was kind and kind. Not only did she not blame chenqie for not coming to pay respects, she even ordered someone to send ginseng to nourish chenqie''s body. Chenqie is ashamed, no matter how much the emperor dotes on chenqie, chenqie can''t compare to chenqie in being magnanimous."


    Flower hibiscus words, mixed with praise and criticism.


    When she said these words, she did not intend to get close to Ye Yi Xin, nor did she intend to rope him in.


    However, she naturally had her own plans for saying all this.


    Everyone in Huan Yue knows that the emperor dotes on you, little sister Xi. In the emperor''s heart, only little sister Xi is here, even if I''m generous and kind, I still won''t be able to get the emperor''s favor. Little sister Xi, what do you think?


    Ye Yi Xin held back the anger in her heart. The smile on her face froze.


    The reason why she sent ginseng to Flower Hibiscus was not to plot or harm it. She only wanted to let the emperor know that there was still her, Ye Laixin, in this huge imperial harem.


    But today, Hua Mu Jin had used this matter to provoke her, which was something she hadn''t expected.


    "Imperial Concubine, you should know that since ancient times, the most merciless family has been the imperial family. Even if chenqie is currently favored by the emperor, who knows when chenqie will make the emperor unhappy, it''s not impossible for her to be sent straight to the palace. Therefore, in this imperial harem, regardless of rank, as concubines, we should still leave ourselves a path of retreat. "


    A path of retreat?


    Ye Yi Xin sneered in his heart.


    Ever since she had entered the palace, she had known that the only way to become an imperial concubine was to take the position of Empress.


    Only in that position would he be able to protect himself and his family.


    "Why is little sister Xi sighing so much today?" Could it be that you''ve gotten into an argument with the emperor? "


    Ye Yi Xin knew that Mu Qiu shared a bed with Bai Zhan Ke last night.


    She guessed that Hibiscus Blossom probably thought that she would lose her Royal Pet, so she wanted someone to join hands with her?


    "Chenqie is only a lowly concubine, how would she dare cause trouble with the Emperor? Actually, the imperial concubine said that the emperor favored Xuanfei last night, so I presume that the imperial concubine knows about this as well, right? "


    After hearing Ye Xiao''s words, Ye Yi Xin calmly smiled.


    "It''s only natural that the Emperor favors the concubine of the harem. Although I''m the Imperial Consort and my position is above yours, I don''t dare to ask who the Emperor is fond of."


    From Ye La Xin''s expression, Hua Mu Jin knew that there were definitely spies within the Hibiscus Temple.


    Otherwise, she wouldn''t have acted so indifferent after hearing that Bai Zhan Ke had favoured Mu Qiu.


    "That''s right, that''s why chenqie said that since ancient times, when chenqie was unpampered by the emperor, it was also a matter of time."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin revealed a sad expression.


    Her sigh actually made Ye Lai Xin secretly rejoice.


    "Is Little Sister Xi thinking too much? Even if the Emperor dotes on Xuanfei, it''s for the sake of perpetuating the royal bloodline. I think the Emperor is worried and wants to see the Dragon King. "


    Dragon?


    The matter of her pregnancy was something that almost no one in the harem knew about.


    Even Mu Qiu and Hua Mujiao didn''t tell him.


    "Sigh, Imperial Concubine might not know, but before going to the Southern Kingdom, the emperor and Imperial Concubine Yi had been intimate in the Imperial Garden. Sigh, Imperial Concubine might not know, but before going to the Southern Kingdom, the emperor and Imperial Concubine Yi had been intimate in the Imperial Garden.


    Hearing that, Ye Yi Xin frowned.


    In order to not let Hua Mujiao see what was going on, she restrained her expression and asked with a smile, "Little Sister Xi Fei sure knows how to joke around. The Emperor dotes on you, so how could he call you Imperial Concubine Yi in his sleep?"


    Ye Yi Xin''s frown didn''t escape Hua Mu Jin''s eyes.


    She had a wronged look on her face, as if she really wanted to be pitied.


    "Imperial Concubine, you know that Imperial Concubine Yi is a princess of the Skylaurel Kingdom. Back then, when the emperor was a proton in the Skylaurel Kingdom, Imperial Concubine Yi had risked her life to save the emperor. How could the emperor forget about that?"


    The fact that Nangong Qianhua had saved Bai Zhan Ke was something that Hua Mujiao had inadvertently learned from Shangguan Yi.


    However, she only knew that Nangong Qianhua had saved her before, and she did not know anything else.


    "In addition, the State of Heaven''s Light and the State of Huan Yue have never been on good terms since ancient times. The fact that the emperor can take in Imperial Consort Yi as his Imperial Consort means that the emperor cares deeply about Imperial Consort Yi. "Sometimes, as an overlord, in order to protect the person you love in your heart, it is not impossible for you to spoil another concubine and mislead her."


    "What''s more, didn''t the Emperor already show concern for Imperial Concubine Yi when they were in the Imperial Garden?" Otherwise, as an emperor, why would he take off his outer garment and go and put it on a concubine? "


    The more Hua Mu Jin spoke, the more her hostility towards Nangong Qian Hua grew.


    When Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mujiao left the Southern Kingdom, the reason why she gave the authority to manage the harem to Nangong Qianhua was because of the empress dowager, and also because she felt that Nangong Qian Hua''s cooperation with her was of no threat to her.


    However, according to Hua Mujiao, she was thinking about what the Emperor had done to Nangong Qianhua. It was completely possible that he was using another method to protect her.


    When Hua Mujiao saw that Ye Laixin was deep in thought, the corners of her mouth curled up as she asked, "That''s right, chenqie heard that Imperial Concubine gave the imperial harem to Imperial Concubine Yi to manage. Is that true?"

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    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s question, Ye Yi Xin really wanted to slap himself.


    However, the current her could only mock herself with a bitter smile.


    "Yes, it''s true. The empress dowager told me about this matter, so I naturally have to obey her orders."


    "Although it was the empress dowager''s decree, chenqie feels that it''s safer to have the imperial concubine manage the harem instead. "After all, the imperial concubine is the one who is officially married to the emperor."


    The more Flower Hibiscus spoke, the more she held Ye La Xin in her hands.


    The fact that they were to be married in an honest manner made Ye La Xin happy yet sad at the same time.


    "The empress dowager had Imperial Concubine Yi take care of the harem, so she naturally had her own intentions."


    "That''s right, but chenqie thinks that the head of this harem belongs to none other than you, esteemed imperial concubine." To be honest, the title of empress should be taken by the imperial concubine herself. "


    Queen...


    Actually, Ye Yi Xin wasn''t interested in the title of empress from the beginning.


    Because she felt that as long as she could accompany the Emperor, even if it was just a small concubine, she would still be satisfied.


    But now, it was different.


    "Little sister Xi, you can''t speak carelessly like that. If someone were to spread this, you will be punished."


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin covered her mouth in fear.


    She looked at the palace maid beside Ye Yi Xin, her face filled with worry.


    Ye Lai Xin seemed to have seen through her worry and said, "Little sister Xi Fei, don''t worry. Qing''er is one of my trusted aides. She definitely won''t tell anyone else."


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Imperial Concubine, you must not speak of the things that chenqie said to you today. Otherwise, chenqie will definitely be blamed by the emperor."


    Ye Yi Xin nodded her head, as a response to Hua Mu Jin.


    "It''s getting late, chenqie still has to go to Zhao He Hall to pay her respects before leaving."


    Zhao He Hall?


    Why Hua Mu Jin went to Zhao He Hall, Ye Lai Xin didn''t know.


    However, she had no intentions of asking, "Qing`er, send Imperial Concubine Xi off."


    "Yes."


    After sending off the hibiscus flowers, the smile on Ye Yi Xin''s face instantly disappeared.


    It was replaced with a deep one.


    "Empress, is there something you''re worried about?"


    After sending off Hua Mu Jin, Qing''er worriedly asked when she saw Ye La Xin''s dark expression.


    Ye Yi Xin didn''t reply to Qing`er, but kept thinking about every single word that Hua Mu Jin had said.


    She knew that Hua Mujiao had come uninvited to the Hall of Eternal Harmony, and had even said so much to achieve some sort of goal.


    "Esteemed Empress, this servant feels that Imperial Concubine Xi is trying to sow discord between you and Imperial Concubine Yi so that you and Imperial Concubine Yi can fight each other. She wants to profit from this."


    What Qing`er said was exactly what Ye Laixin was thinking.


    "I know, but it seems like she was also forced into a corner. Last night, the emperor''s favor for Xuanfei was extremely important to her. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have been so desperate to come here and provoke Imperial Concubine Yi."


    Ye Laixin wasn''t stupid. She had already guessed some of the flower green hibiscus''s intentions.


    But she wasn''t, and she was absolutely right.


    "Since Empress knows that she is inciting your relationship with Imperial Concubine Yi, then what are you still worried about?"


    Turning his head, Ye Yi Xin shot a glance at Qing`er.


    Qing`er timidly lowered her head, not daring to look her in the eye.


    "What do you know?" Even if she was trying to provoke him, what she said was reasonable. The emperor probably has feelings for Imperial Concubine Yi. Otherwise, he wouldn''t let her in and out of the imperial study so many times. "


    After saying that, Ye Yi Xin stood up.


    She walked up to the door and looked at the garden full of flowers. She felt indescribably uncomfortable.


    "Does the emperor think that, as the princess of Nangong, if Imperial Concubine Xi still pampered her like this, there would definitely be a threat. That''s why he doted on Xuanfei?"


    Ye Yi Xin murmured to himself. He told her everything he was thinking.


    On the other side, after Hua Mujiao left Yonghe Hall, she headed straight for Zhao He Hall.


    Next to him, Nan Ge followed.


    He only knew that after Hua Mujiao left Yonghe Palace, she seemed to be in a particularly good mood. As for why, he didn''t know.


    "Esteemed wangfei, esteemed imperial concubine wishes to meet ¡­"


    Within Zhaohe Palace, Nangong Qianhua was holding embroidery and embroidering on a lotus pouches. She raised her head in disbelief when she heard the report from the palace.


    "Empress Xi? What is she doing here? "


    The court lady shook her head, indicating that she did not know.


    "Let her in."


    Although he didn''t know why Hua Mu Jin would come to Zhao He Hall, Nangong Qian Hua still decided to meet her.


    "Chenqie pays respects to Imperial Concubine Yi. Imperial Concubine is well and well."


    After walking into Zhao He Palace, Hua Mujiao respectfully bowed to Nangong Qian Hua as before.


    However, Nangong Qian Hua was not Ye Lai Xin. She did not let her get up and instead mocked, "Yo, what kind of wind blew you over here? "This is really strange."


    Nangong Qian Hua put down the lotus bag in her hand and looked coldly at Hua Mu Jin.


    Although Nangong Qianhua did not tell her to get up, Hua Mu Jin still stood up on her own.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi, you must be joking. Chenqie has come to pay respects to you. Isn''t this the rules of the palace? After all, Chenqie''s position is below yours, Senior Concubine Yi. "


    Regarding Hua Mu Jin, Nangong Qian Hua actually didn''t have any hostility towards her.


    On the surface, however, she had no choice but to feign great hostility towards her.


    "Are you joking? From my point of view, you''re the one joking, right? The Emperor has decreed that you, Princess Xi, are not to pay respects to anyone. You don''t even have to go to the empress dowager''s place, much less my place here? "


    She didn''t want to pay respects because Hua Mujiao felt that it was troublesome, and she also didn''t want to engage in a war of words with these harem women.


    That was why Bai Zhan Ke had spared her the greetings.


    But today, she first went to the Yonghe Palace, and then she came to the Zhao He Palace. Naturally, she had her reasons for doing so.


    "It''s an exemption. It''s just that the emperor sees that chenqie''s weak and doesn''t allow her to move around, but chenqie is one of the concubines in this imperial palace after all. It''s only right for her to come and greet us now and then. What do you say, Imperial Concubine Yi?"


    Hearing these words, Nangong Qian Hua glanced at Hua Mu Jin, and felt a bit displeased at what she had said.


    Turning her head, she ordered the maids beside her, "All of you may leave."


    "Yes."


    Nangong Qian Hua suddenly dismissed the servant. This made Hua Mu Jin a little surprised.


    After the palace maid left, Nangong Qian Hua looked at Hua Mu Jin and asked with a provocative tone, "Do you want to stand and talk to me, or sit and talk to me?"


    Hua Mu Jin smiled and found the seat closest to Nangong Qian Hua and sat down.


    "Shouldn''t Imperial Concubine Yi have someone bring me a cup of tea?"


    "If you say that you will leave immediately, then why are you looking at tea?"


    This kind of Nangong Qianhua made Hua Mujiao suddenly feel that she was unable to see through him.


    She felt that this woman Nangong Qianhua seemed to be able to see through her intentions in coming to Zhao He Palace.


    "Speak, there are only two people here, you and me. Don''t beat around the bush, I don''t like that."


    As expected ¡­


    Hua Mujiao smiled helplessly and asked, "Senior Concubine Yi, did you guess the reason why I''m here?"


    Nangong Qianhua smiled lightly as she took a sip from a nearby cup of tea.


    Then, he said, "Even though you sealed the news of the emperor''s favor for Xuanfei last night, it might not spread out. If my guess is not wrong, you just came over from Senior Concubine Jing''s place, right? "


    What Nangong Qianhua said was right. Hua Mujiao also knew that even though she had ordered the palace maids of the Hibiscus Palace not to spread the news, there were still other concubines in the palace.


    This news couldn''t possibly be sealed off.


    "Then Imperial Concubine Yi, why don''t you guess my real purpose in coming here? What is it?"


    Nan Gong Qian Hua laughed disdainfully, "You''re just trying to get me to fall out with Senior Concubine Jing. What else can there be? Did you make a mistake in your plans? "


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao had no choice but to admit that this Nangong Qianhua was actually not acting so arrogantly on the surface. It was likely that all of her reckless actions were just an act, right?


    However, Nangong Qianhua''s guess was only half correct.


    "Looks like I''ve underestimated you. I didn''t expect that this little bit of thought of mine couldn''t be concealed from you."


    Turning around, Nangong Qian Hua stared at Hua Mu Jin.


    She sized up Hua Mu Jin as if she wanted to see something from her.


    "Hua Mujiao, for the sake of Big Brother Zhan, I can help you. You don''t have to play around with me, just tell me what you want me to do. If you feel that I am not to be trusted, you can leave right now. You can forget about achieving your goal. "


    Nangong Qianhua did not understand the person named Hua Mu Jin.


    But she felt that since she could lower herself to come to Zhao He Palace, then the goal in her heart should be very important to her.


    "Senior Concubine Yi, what do you think I want you to do?"


    When Nangong Qian Hua suddenly said these words, Hua Mu Jin was extremely shocked.


    She was stunned and almost couldn''t react.


    "I made it very clear that if you believe me, then be direct. If you don''t believe me, then you can leave right now!"


    It was evident that Nangong Qianhua did not guess Hua Mu Jin''s true motive.


    However, if Mu Jin wanted to trust Nangong Qianhua, she wouldn''t be able to do so.


    "Imperial Consort Yi, you should know that the emperor wants to personally take on the throne, right?" "Presumably, in order to prevent me from being in this dangerous place, the Emperor will send me to a safe place. Thus, while I am in the Imperial Army, I won''t stay in the palace."


    "And then?"


    Nangong Qianhua was not surprised by this news at all.


    As if she had known this beforehand, she didn''t seem surprised at all.


    "Last night, the emperor favored Xuanfei. Although this news has been sealed off, the imperial harem has more people, so I''m afraid it will still spread to the other concubines."


    Suddenly, Nangong Qian Hua curled her lips and smiled with extreme confidence.


    Then, she asked: "You want me to protect Xuanfei while you''re not in the harem, right?"


    Hua Mujiao raised her head and looked seriously into Nangong Qianhua''s eyes. However, she saw nothing in them.


    "Imperial Concubine Yi is indeed smart."


    After a long time, the two of them looked at each other, neither of them moving their eyes away first.


    It wasn''t until there was a bird cry outside that the two of them looked away.


    "Hua Mu Jin, are you not afraid that I will harm her as well? "After all, she was favored by the emperor, and now, other than you as a thorn in her side, she, Xuanfei, has also become a thorn in the side for the other consorts."


    Hua Mu Jin had first provoked Nangong Qian Hua and Ye Yi Xin with the goal of letting them pinch each other and give Mu Qiu a chance to catch his breath.


    However, she did not expect that Nangong Qianhua had managed to guess more than half of her thoughts.

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    Moreover, she also didn''t think that Nangong Qianhua would really protect Mu Qiu and be opposing the other consorts.


    Because of her, there was no need for her to be at the heart of the struggle and be attacked by the other imperial concubines.


    "That''s right, Xuanfei will indeed become the target of envy for the other concubines. But even if Imperial Concubine Yi doesn''t help, and as for Senior Concubine Jing, she might still cause trouble for you." One must know that the Emperor''s personal troops are fighting against the Tian Guang Kingdom, and you, as the princess of the Tian Guang Kingdom, are currently in charge of the harem. Do you think that the other concubines won''t view you as their enemy? "


    Hibiscus laudanum was well aware of how much the direct forces of the White Battlefield had affected the concubines of the harem.


    Even if Bai Zhan Ke didn''t favor any of the concubines in the imperial harem, if anything happened to Bai Zhan Ge on the battlefield, then they, as his concubines, would be nothing.


    According to the rules of the Huan Yue Country, most of the imperial concubines would probably be turned into funeral objects.


    As for Nangong Qianhua, she would become the target of public criticism. The concubines of the imperial harem would push everything onto her.


    "You''re right, people''s words are scary. These four words should be known by the entire palace. It''s not impossible for you to have me protect Xuanyan Fei, but I have a condition. "


    Just as Nangong Qian Hua finished speaking, Hua Mujiao immediately asked, "What are the conditions?"


    Her straightforward reply came as a great surprise to Nangong Qianhua.


    "It''s very simple. You just need to go to the prince''s mansion and meet him."


    Go to the Prince''s Mansion to see Bai Lingyu?


    Frowning, Hua Mujiao raised her eyes and asked, "You want the emperor to misunderstand me?"


    Hearing that, Nangong Qianhua only smiled. She did not reply.


    Hua Mujie knew that she had guessed right.


    The reason why Nangong Qianhua wanted her to go to the King''s Manor was to make Bai Zhan Ke misunderstand what was going on between her and Bai Ling Yu, so that she would lose her chance in the end?


    "Ok, deal!"


    "It''s better to choose than to strike. How about tonight?"


    Hua Mu Jin nodded. She stood up and looked at Nangong Qian Hua for a long time before turning around and leaving the palace.


    If she misunderstood him, then there would definitely be a gap between her and him.


    But Hibiscus Blossom knew that Bai Zhan trusted her.


    If she only saw Bai Ling Yu, as long as she clearly explained it to Bai Zhan Ke, it would not affect their relationship at all.


    However, the flower hibiscus underestimates the possessive nature of the white battle.


    In the evening, Hua Mujiao had been waiting for Bai Zhan Ke''s return, but it was too late. Not a single trace of him could be seen.


    "Princess ¡­"


    At this time, Suiyu suddenly appeared and respectfully bowed to her.


    "How''s the investigation going?"


    "Reporting to the princess, your subordinate did indeed see a man who looked very similar to what you described. And just as you had guessed, he was imprisoned and heavily injured."


    Hua Mujiao had told Dan Yu to search for his grandson Chu during the day. She guessed that the empress dowager should already know about Mu Qiu and his grandson Chu, so she used his grandson Chu to threaten Mu Qiu.


    And her guess was indeed correct.


    "I got it, pack up and accompany me out of the palace."


    "Yes."


    Not waiting for the war to end, Hua Mujie decided to sneak out of the palace and go to the palace.


    However, it was a problem with Nan Ge.


    "Wait a moment, go and call Nan Ge in. Tell him that I have something to tell him."


    "Yes."


    He turned and walked out, calling Nan Ge, who was waiting outside the hall, into the hall.


    In just two or three minutes, Hibiscus Blossom had taken out a small porcelain bottle from the dressing table box. She then poured the medicinal powder from the bottle into a teacup.


    "I wonder what Empress has instructed me to do?"


    "Nothing much. I just have some things I want to ask you. Don''t just stand there. Sit down."


    Nan Ge was puzzled, but he still didn''t sit down. After all, there was a difference between master and servant.


    "It''s fine for this subordinate to stand. Empress, please ask."


    Seeing this, Hua Mu Jin''s face darkened, and she said in a stern voice: "If I told you to sit down, then sit down! What nonsense are you spouting? Hurry up, don''t make me angry, or else I''ll go tell your master, and you''ll suffer."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin even poured tea and pushed it over the table.


    Seeing that Hua Mujie''s face had changed, Nan Ge could only helplessly sit down.


    He looked at the tea in front of him and frowned.


    "Say, do you not want to sleep and eat by protecting my safety? I see that you have been waiting outside the hall all night. Can you bear it if this goes on? "


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s caring words, Nan Ge''s heart warmed.


    "Empress Dowager Xie is worried. This subordinate isn''t always on guard, and I also have time to eat and sleep. During this time, this subordinate swapped places with the hidden guards."


    Hua Mujie had always been very curious. Whenever she called him Nan Ge, he would definitely be there.


    That''s why she wondered how he ate and slept.


    Now that she heard him say this, it solved her doubts.


    "So that''s how it is. Actually, you don''t have to keep guarding. Aren''t you still going to be there? You can change to another one so that you won''t be too tired. Have a cup of tea first, don''t be too tired."


    Lowering his head, Nan Ge looked at the cup of tea before him, his brows furrowed.


    In his heart, he was actually rather happy for Hua Mu Jin''s concern for him, but this tea ¡­


    "Does Empress feel that your subordinate is obstructing you?" If that''s the case, the Empress can tell this subordinate directly that there''s no need to poison the tea with knockout drugs. "


    "Puff ¡­"


    In order to let Nan Ge drink a cup of tea, Hua Mujiao also picked up the teacup and drank the tea after she finished speaking.


    But she had not expected Nan Ge to see that the tea had been drugged. The tea that she had just drunk immediately sprayed out.


    "You drugged?" "No, why do you think I drugged you?"


    "Empress, this subordinate was once a person of the Lifespan Pavilion. This subordinate is still able to tell whether or not there are knockout drugs in the tea."


    Nan Ge spoke with all seriousness. This time, Hua Mujiao didn''t know how to explain it to him.


    Because she knew that Nan was under the orders of Bai Zhan Ke to protect her, and if she said that she was going to sneak out of the palace to meet Bai Ling Yu, Nan Ge would definitely not agree, so she came up with the idea of drugging Nan Ge.


    Cough, um, since you can see that, then you better not drink that tea. I''ll just say it directly, in a while, I''m going to slip out of the palace. You can''t stop me, even if you can stop me.


    "Tell me, where are you going?"


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished her sentence, the sound of battle was heard from outside the door.


    Nan Ge suddenly stood up from his stool and respectfully retreated to the side.


    Hua Mujiao also did not expect that Bai Zhan Ke would suddenly appear, and just happened to hear her say that she was going to slip out of the palace.


    "Ah?" Um, did I just say where I was going? "


    Hua Mujiao avoided the eyes, not daring to look at Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    At this point, Bai Zhan Ke gave a look to Nan Ge, who understood and backed out of the room.


    Bai Zhan Ke walked up to Hua Mujiao and sat down next to her. He looked at her and asked again, "What are you sneaking out of the palace for?"


    Originally, Hua Mujiao didn''t plan to keep it a secret, but he just happened to hear that she was about to slip out of the palace, which was why she subconsciously wanted to hide it.


    "Alright, I''ll tell you this already. I''ll go to the palace and visit the prince''s mansion. This is a promise I made with one person. As long as I go to the manor, she''ll protect Mu Qiu while I''m not here."


    "No way!"


    Right after Hua Mu Jin finished her sentence, Bai Zhan Ke answered her without any hesitation.


    For a moment, Hua Mu Jin didn''t even have time to react.


    "Why not? "Since you''re about to go on a personal expedition, then you definitely won''t let me stay in the palace. Because of what happened last night, Mu Qiu has already become the target of jealousy of the other concubines. If I don''t find someone to protect her, what if someone were to secretly frame and harm her?"


    Even if Bai Zhan Ke didn''t believe Mu Qiu, Hua Mu Jin did trust her.


    If someone had harmed Mu Qiu while she was at the palace, she would definitely die from sadness.


    Just like in the case of the pearl ¡­


    "I said no." Exiting the palace at night is very dangerous. "


    In Bai Zhan Ke''s heart, the most important thing was Hua Mu Jin.


    Whether he lived or died had nothing to do with him.


    "Aiya, why are you so inflexible. I don''t care anyway, I have to leave the palace. This is me and Nan ¡­" A condition agreed upon by someone else. "


    "Nangong Qianhua told you to do this?"


    Hua Mujiao only said the word ''south'' before he already guessed that it was from Nangong Qianhua.


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin didn''t want him to know, but now that he had guessed it, he had no other choice.


    "Don''t worry about who told me to do this. You just need to let me out of the palace, OK?"


    Hua Mujie''s final ''OK'' was something Bai Zhan Ke didn''t understand.


    However, he did not ask and only said, "I will take care of this matter. First, you should rest properly. Leave everything else out."


    Hua Mujie knew what Bai Zhan Ke meant.


    But she...


    "It''s like this again, you handle everything and you deal with it. That makes me seem so useless, I can only hide behind you, in your eyes, I''m like a vase that will shatter if you touch me. "I don''t want to be a woman who''s cuddly in your arms."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin pouted, pretending to be angry.


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin, the corner of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth curved up in a smile. He reached out his hand to pull Hua Mu Jin''s lower jaw, then said in an extremely soft voice.


    "You''re my woman, it''s only right that you hide behind me!"


    "¡­"


    There were always countless love words that made Hua Mujie speechless, and these were always words that caught her off guard.


    "Fine, fine, fine. You win. Fine, I''m too lazy to argue with you."


    Hua Mu Jin''s face turned red, and his cheeks flushed red.


    Then, she suddenly thought of something and turned around. "That''s right, I asked Dan Yu to investigate. The matter between you and Mu Qiu last night could have been planned by the empress dowager. It''s no wonder that Mu Qiu acted like this. Isn''t that place still not fixed? Living there is not good for your health. "


    At this time, Hua Mu Jin hadn''t forgotten to talk about Mu Qiu.


    This caused Bai Zhan Ke to feel extremely uncomfortable.


    "You don''t need to worry about this matter. I have my reasons for doing so."


    Bai Zhan Ke still didn''t intend to release Mu Qiu.

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    Hua Mu Jin opened her mouth, wanting to continue arguing with Bai Zhan Ke, but she suddenly changed her mind. In truth, what Bai Zhan Ke did might be a good thing for Mu Qiu.


    In the eyes of others, Mu Qiu being confined in the palace hall meant that she was favored by Bai Zhan last night, and it wasn''t a free will. If others mistakenly assumed that it was Mu Qiu who used a trick to seduce her, then the other imperial concubines wouldn''t feel that she was a threat.


    However, from now on, Mu Qiu would be isolated by the other imperial concubines and would be criticized as such.


    "Alright, alright. Seeing how tired you have been recently, I won''t trouble you any further. When do you plan to head to the border? "Has there been any news from Shangguan Yi?"


    Back in the Southern Kingdom, Hua Mujiao had heard that the army of the Heavenly Light Nation was tens of thousands more than the army of the Huan Yue Country.


    If Shangguan Yi fell into a tough battle, things would get troublesome.


    "When we leave in the future, you will follow Thirteenth Imperial Uncle out of the palace tomorrow night. He will arrange for you to stay in a safe place."


    As she followed Bai Yan out of the palace, Hua Mujiao had already thought of where he would arrange her to go.


    "Alright, I''ll listen to you."


    Hua Mu Jin nodded and agreed with Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    But in fact, in her heart, she was planning on how to get rid of that Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, bring Nan Ge and Dan Yu and secretly follow behind the team to the border pass.


    Bai Zhan seemed to have seen through Hua Mujiao''s thoughts, as he reached out his hand and flicked her forehead.


    "What are you planning this time? "Don''t think that you can hide it from me!"


    Hua Mujiao pouted and pretended to be pitiful. She touched her forehead that had been hit, and said aggrievedly: "What did I plan? Seriously, I only know how to bully me."


    "I like to bully you."


    "¡­"


    Seeing Hua Mujiao''s aggrieved expression, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly stood up, picked Hua Mujiao up, and walked towards the bed.


    Hua Mu Jin knew what would happen next, even without thinking.


    However, the words that the imperial physician and Mu Xuanli had told her flashed through her mind.


    "You''ve been busy for a long time. I see that your eyes are bloodshot. You should go to bed early so that you won''t get tired. You still have to travel the next day. Aren''t you afraid that you''ll be paralyzed on the road before you reach the battlefield?"


    Hua Mujie wanted to persuade Bai Zhan Ke, but he seemed to be in a good mood and refused to listen.


    He placed her on the bed and leaned over to whisper into her ear. "I will be very gentle and not hurt my child."


    "¡­"


    "But, look at you. You''re clearly very tired. If I squeeze you dry again, then you ¡­"


    "No, I will be quick."


    In the end, no matter what Hua Mujiao said, he still decided to take action.


    But he said it was very fast, and Hibiscus Blossom could be said to have experienced it. It would take at least half an hour.


    The night was very quiet.


    The Royal Mansion, study room.


    Bai Lingyu was standing behind the table with a brush in his hand. It was unknown what he was writing about.


    Just as he was writing something down, his personal bodyguard suddenly appeared, half-kneeling in front of him.


    "Reporting to Your Highness, the Emperor has already decided to personally march. In the future, he will set out on his journey to the borders."


    Bai Ling Yu acted as if he didn''t hear the guard''s report, and continued to lower his head and concentrate on drawing. However, he wasn''t writing anything, but was drawing a portrait. The painting he drew was indeed Hua Mu Jin.


    After he finished the last stroke, he looked at the portrait he drew and nodded his head in satisfaction. Then, he put down the brush.


    "Did the Queen Mother do anything?"


    "Your Highness, the empress dowager''s powers have been completely suppressed by the emperor and the duke. She has no way of making a move."


    The guard kneeled respectfully on the floor. Without even raising his head, he reported the matter to Zhang Xuan.


    "Have you found out where the Emperor will place Princess Xi?"


    Bai Linyu blew on the still dry portrait, seemingly uninterested in Bai Zhan Ke''s personal battle. Instead, she asked about Hua Mujiao, the guardian of the city.


    "In reply to Your Highness, this subordinate has only found out that the emperor prepared to hand over Imperial Concubine Xi to Your Highness to settle down. As for where Your Highness will place Imperial Concubine Xi, this subordinate has been incompetent and has not found out."


    Suddenly, Bai Linyu raised her head, and the corners of her mouth hooked into an evil smile.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle ¡­"


    "Go and inform those ministers, try your best not to give Imperial Mother the chance to take action."


    Bai Lingyu''s order confused the guards. He really didn''t understand what the Prince was thinking.


    If one were to say that he wanted to take the throne, this was the best opportunity.


    "Your highness, this subordinate is slow-witted. I really don''t understand why Your highness helped the emperor suppress the empress dowager. Isn''t this an opportunity for the emperor to take the field himself?"


    Bai Ling Yu narrowed his eyes and stared coldly at the guard. The guard seemed to realize that he had said the wrong thing and lowered his head to an extremely deep depth.


    "What I want is a complete State of Huan Yue, not a defective one!"


    Upon hearing those words, the guard immediately came to a realization.


    "Yes, this subordinate will do it right away."


    Time passed by very quickly.


    In the blink of an eye, another day passed.


    Bai Zhan seemed to have dealt with everything properly, since the next morning he had stayed at the Hibiscus Courtyard and didn''t go anywhere.


    Hua Mu Jin was also happy, it was really rare for her to be able to see him so relaxed.


    "Empress, there''s news from Yan Hua''s side."


    Within the pavilion, Hua Mu Jin''s finger had just rested on the zither string, but she didn''t even have the time to play it before she appeared.


    "How is it? Is Green Bamboo better? "


    "It''s done. Yan Hua said he will be back in a few days."


    Hearing that the green bamboo was fine, Hua Mu Jin relaxed.


    However, by the time Green Bamboo and Yan Hua returned, she had already followed Bai Zhan Ke to the battlefield, and could only wait until she returned to see Green Bamboo.


    "Hmm, it''s good that you''re fine. When they come back, I won''t be in the palace. You should send a message to Yan Hua to let him and Green Bamboo stay in the palace for the time being."


    "Yes."


    In front of the zither stand, Hua Mu Jin was in an exceptionally good mood.


    She looked down at the guqin in front of her, a smile plastered on her face.


    "Still playing?"


    "Play it, why aren''t you playing it? If you want to take the lead, I''ll play you a melody that will bring you great momentum. How about it?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mujie fiddled with the zither strings, and the strings emitted a melodious sound as they reverberated within the palace.


    "It''s fine if you play."


    Being stared straight at by Bai Zhan, Hua Mu Jin felt a bit embarrassed.


    She thought about it for a long time, not knowing what to play.


    In the end, she decided to play a rather sonorous song, and that was, "A Golden Armour."


    However, she could play Golden Armour, but she couldn''t sing it.


    In comparison, Zhou Dong''s song was rather awkward. She remembered that she had studied this song for a long time, but just couldn''t learn it.


    As she thought, Hua Mu Jin''s slender fingers rested on the zither strings. In the next second, she began to play the zither strings, beginning to play the magnificent¡¶ Golden Armor¡·.


    A grand and forceful voice instantly resounded throughout the entire Hibiscus Courtyard.


    Because of the sound of the hibiscus, all of the palace maids were drawn here.


    Even the guards outside the palace pressed their ears to the wall and listened attentively to the melody she played.


    When the song was finished, Hua Mujiao''s forehead was covered in sweat. But at this time, she discovered that her fingers had been cut by the zither strings, and blood was dripping onto the zither ¡­


    "What an imposing melody. Even I was infected by it. Little girl, you''re great. I didn''t expect you to have both civil and martial skills!"


    At some point, Bai Yan had appeared by the side of the pavilion.


    Although he was full of admiration for Hibiscus vulgaris, he did not want to see Hibiscus vulgaris or White War Ceng as if they had not heard his voice and did not even look at him.


    "Someone, pass on the message to the royal doctors!"


    When Bai Zhan saw that Hua Mu Jin''s finger was injured, he frowned and his face was filled with heartache.


    "No need, it''s just a cut. I''ll pass it on to the imperial physician. He''ll be fine in a moment."


    However, the finger was cut, and Bai Zhan Ke felt as if he had felt how much of an injury Hua Mu Jin had suffered, and ordered the palace to pass on the medicine to the imperial physician.


    Although Hua Mujiao was comforting Bai Zhan, she didn''t know why, but she was a bit worried. She had a feeling that something bad would happen.


    She had learned the zither for more than ten years, but this was the second time her finger had been cut by the zither strings.


    "Does it hurt?"


    Bai Zhan crinkled his brow and gripped Hua Mujie''s hand tightly, afraid that the blood would continue to flow.


    Hua Mujiao looked at him, smiling as he shook his head.


    "It doesn''t hurt. It''s normal to cut your finger with a zither. Look at how nervous you are. It''s like the sky is falling down."


    To be this nervous due to the white battle, Hua Mujiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart.


    The unhappiness in his heart dispersed with him.


    "You''re my woman, if I wasn''t nervous about you, who would I be nervous about?"


    After saying that, Bai Zhan Ke turned to Nan Ge and instructed, "Take down the zither."


    This zither, Hua Mujiao was sure, was the one she used when she transmigrated.


    But she couldn''t understand how this zither could allow her to transmigrate to this different world, and yet find it in this world and be unable to bring her back.


    "Can you let me have this zither?"


    "No way!"


    The reason why Hua Mujiao wanted to keep the zither by her side was because she wanted to study it carefully.


    However, Bai Zhan strongly felt that this zither would completely take Hua Mujiao away from him, and wouldn''t give her the chance to be alone with him.


    Hua Mujie had found the guqin, but the guqin had always been kept by Bai Zhan Ke. If he didn''t let her take it out, she had no idea where he had hidden it.


    "I am a living person standing beside you, can''t you see me?"


    To the side, as Bai Yan saw Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan''s affection, she couldn''t bear to see this any longer and opened her mouth to interrupt them.


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mujiao looked at Bai Yan and asked, "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, when did you arrive?"


    Hearing this, the corners of Bai Yan''s mouth trembled, revealing a fake smile.


    "I was the first to praise your zither skills, and you actually asked me when I came?" It seems like when the two of you are together, the others are all transparent and can''t see it at all. "


    Bai Yan''s words were a little sour, but Hua Mu Jin wasn''t angry.


    The entire Huan Yue Country knew of her and her love for each other. She thought that Bai Yan was just envious.


    "Thank you, Uncle Thirteen, for your praise. However, this song is indeed very tiring. Look at me, I''m sweating profusely. I don''t know what kind of rewards I should give you."


    Hua Mujie and Bai Yan were joking, but Bai Zhan Ke''s face suddenly turned black.


    He had been holding onto the hibiscus flower in his hand all this time. Suddenly, he picked up the hibiscus flower in his hand and put it into his mouth.

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    A warm current flowed out from his finger.


    Hua Mujiao turned her head and looked at Bai Zhan in astonishment, goosebumps appearing all over her body in an instant.


    "You, what are you doing?"


    She tried to pull her hand away, but the white warrior''s grip was too tight for her to do anything about it.


    "Stop the bleeding."


    This word was the answer to Bai Zhan Ke''s question.


    However, Hua Mujiao could not believe that the Emperor would actually put her finger into his mouth?


    It even went as far as saying, letting her stop the bleeding?


    This was simply overturning Hua Mu Jin''s imagination of the ancient kings.


    "What''s with the blood? You''re clearly sucking my blood. Don''t you know there''s bacteria in your saliva? Relax your hand, so many people are watching."


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s face was completely red. The court ladies that had gathered around due to her zither music were all looking at her, causing her to feel even more embarrassed.


    "What are bacteria?"


    Releasing his lips, Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mu Jin''s fingers. Seeing that there was no longer any blood flowing from them, he calmed his heart down.


    On the other hand, his question had caught the attention of Hua Mujiao.


    "Bacteria, bacteria are, well, anyway it''s very unsanitary, easy to infect, no, no, it''s very easy to cause inflammation, do you understand?"


    As soon as the word infection came out of her mouth, Hua Mujiao felt that Bai Zhan definitely didn''t understand, so she changed the word to describe her.


    "Luo Chen, call the royal physician."


    "¡­"


    Sometimes, the flower hibiscus really does not know, white battle is really cute, or pretending to be cute.


    When he heard Hua Mu Jin say that she would become angry, he immediately asked Luo Chen to pass on the message to the imperial physician.


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless, he shook his head and sighed.


    "Did you do it on purpose? I already told you, you don''t need to call the royal doctors, it''s just a small injury, isn''t passing on to the royal doctors a waste? "


    Hua Mujie''s understanding of the imperial physician was that, in modern words, she was an expert.


    Find an expert to see through his fingers, it really is...


    "Aren''t you going to be inflamed?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless once again.


    She stared at Bai Zhan Ke and was about to say something when Zhang Quan De suddenly ran over in a hurry.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, an urgent report at the border ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Zhang Quan De, then turned his head to look at Hua Mu Jin, his gaze finally landing on her finger.


    "I''m fine. Go back to work."


    "Wait for me to come back."


    With that, he stood up and walked out of the palace.


    "Why are they still surrounding us? "There''s no need to work anymore. Get down, all of you."


    After Bai Zhan Ke left, the palace maids from the Hibiscus Courtyard were still surrounding the pavilion. Hua Mujiao was truly a bit embarrassed, and she sternly chased the palace maids away.


    "Little girl, you really know how to play the zither?"


    Although Bai Zhan Ke was in a hurry to leave, Hua Mujiao didn''t know why, but Bai Yan stayed behind.


    "I''m fine, why haven''t you left yet? Don''t you need to follow the Emperor to deal with the emergency report at the border? "


    Bai Yan smiled and then sat down at the side of Hua Mu Jin.


    "I still believe in Shangguan Yi''s ability. Even if it was an emergency report, it was definitely a good thing. I don''t need to worry about it. Let''s talk about playing the zither. "


    Listening to Bai Yan say this, Hua Mujiao did not know why, but she felt a lot more at ease.


    "What?" Could it be that Thirteenth Imperial Uncle is interested in the zither as well? "


    "No, no ¡­"


    Bai Yan shook his head. The more Hua Mujiao looked at his face, the more she felt that he truly didn''t look like someone in their forties.


    She even began to suspect that in this ancient era, it was not as if all men grew up in reverse.


    "Since you''re not interested in the zither, then why are you asking so much?"


    "Have you forgotten that I live by selling my skills? I''m not interested, but that doesn''t mean I''m not interested. The girls in my building are not interested in zithers either."


    Upon hearing this, Hua Mu Jin instantly understood Bai Yan''s meaning.


    "You want me to teach you how to play the zither?"


    "Smart, you can tell at a little."


    It wasn''t impossible to teach someone how to play the zither.


    However ¡­


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin revealed an evil smile.


    She rested her hands on her cheeks and looked at Bai Yan, causing goosebumps to appear all over her body.


    He looked at her warily and asked, "What are you trying to do? This grandpa is someone who does not sell himself for show. "


    Hua Mu Jin rolled her eyes at Bai Yan and said, "Forget it, who would be interested in you? The only thing I''m interested in is silver. As long as you pay me silver, I can teach you how to play the zither. However, my tuition is very high, whether or not you pay me will depend on whether you can afford it. "


    Bai Yan Chao Hua Mu Jin revealed a disdainful expression, and said, "I''ve been out for twenty years, I''m more or less rich. As long as you can raise the price, there''s no money that I can''t take out."


    Instantly, Hua Mujiao''s eyes began to emit a golden light.


    "Alright, that''s a deal then. However, you''ll have to teach them after the war ends and Shangguan Yi and Bai Zhan come back victorious. Don''t go back on your word then."


    In her heart, Hua Mujiao had already thought of a way to extort Bai Yan, and she was even planning to take Bai Yan''s money to open a few more shops.


    Then, as they drove further and further away, she felt that she would become the richest person in Huan Yue ¡­


    Thinking this, Hibiscus vulgaris not only laughed out loud.


    "His smile is so crafty. He really is from the Southern Kingdom, a country of commerce and trade. He looks like a crafty merchant."


    Bai Yan naturally saw that Hua Mujiao wanted to extort some money from him, but he also had his own plans.


    Hibiscus Blossom''s melody was unique. As long as the girls in his building could learn it, the customers would naturally be endless and he would also be able to earn a lot.


    "I am an evil businessman, so what? Can you control me? If you don''t want me to teach you how to be a girl in a building, that''s it, isn''t it? "


    "Fine, don''t be like this grandpa didn''t say anything. Can''t this grandpa be wrong?"


    Elsewhere, in the royal study.


    Just as Bai Zhanzheng entered the imperial study, a soldier dressed in armor was standing in front of the table. He was covered in dust and was kneeling on the ground.


    "Speak!"


    "Reporting to the emperor, General Shangguan is injured ¡­"


    The soldier lowered his head, not daring to raise it.


    Even though he wasn''t looking at it, he could feel the coldness radiating from it.


    "Why are you injured?"


    "Back to the emperor, other than the traitors, General Shangguan ambushed the enemy when he was leading 30,000 soldiers to circle around the enemy kingdom. In the end, there were only 8,000 soldiers left, and the general was also severely injured. The soldiers desperately sent the general back to the barracks."


    "Bam!"


    Just as the soldier finished his sentence, Bai Zhan Ke slammed his fist on the table.


    The entire royal study was enveloped in cold air.


    "Who else knows about this?"


    Returning to the emperor, the general is afraid that the news will spread, so he specially ordered the messenger to report back. The enemy nation only knows that the general is injured, but they do not know that the general is injured.


    Half a month was the journey back to the palace at the border of Huan Yue.


    However, if he was fast, he would be able to pass the border in ten days.


    "You may leave."


    "Yes."


    Shangguan Yi was seriously injured at the border. If this matter was known by the enemy, they would definitely use this opportunity to take over the border.


    There was no time to delay the departure of the White Battlefield.


    He even thought that he would immediately head out for the border crossing, but he couldn''t.


    She could not let the empress dowager see that something was wrong, or else ¡­


    "Luo Chen!"


    "Your subordinate is here."


    "When will the army move from the south to the north arrive?"


    The fact that there was a traitor in the army was to be expected.


    After all, if the empress dowager secretly dealt with the State of Heaven, it would be a piece of cake for her to place some people in the army.


    However, he hadn''t expected that this would result in Shangguan Yi being seriously injured.


    "Reporting to Master, we can arrive within half a month."


    Half Moon...


    This was all after the White War.


    "What about food?"


    "It''s already been half a month since I last ate the food. I should be able to arrive in less than three days."


    The soldiers were injured, but it wasn''t just the generals who were hurt, but also the morale of the soldiers.


    If they didn''t reach the border sooner, and if the Heavenly Sunlight Nation attacked, the Huan Yue Country would definitely lose.


    "Send down the order, we will set off tomorrow and split up the troops ¡­"


    After giving orders to Luo Chen, Bai Zhan Ke stayed in the royal study for a long time, before finally getting up and returning to the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    By the time he returned to the Hibiscus Courtyard, the sky had already begun to turn dark.


    "What''s wrong? An emergency at the border, did something bad happen? "


    Upon seeing Bai Zhan Ke return, even though Bai Zhan Ke had a calm expression, Hua Mu Jin still sensed that something was off.


    "It''s fine. Pack your things, and after midnight, follow Thirteenth Imperial Uncle out of the palace. We have already announced to the outside that you have returned to the Southern Kingdom."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t want to say anything, and Hua Mujiao didn''t intend to pursue this line of questioning.


    Because she knew that Bai Zhan Ke didn''t want to worry her.


    "Mm, I''ve already packed up. You''re leaving tomorrow, so you have to be careful on the road. I''m afraid the empress dowager will send assassins to block the way, so you can''t have any accidents. Otherwise, the child in my stomach will have to call someone else ''father''."


    Hua Mujie really did not want the atmosphere to become too heavy, so she started to joke with Bai Zhan Ke.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke''s face darkened because of her joke.


    "Aiya, I was joking with you. Don''t have a dark face, you don''t look good at all. I still like your overbearing appearance of an overlord. You''re too cool."


    Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke stayed in the chamber until Bai Yan came to pick up Hua Mu Jin. Only then did they reluctantly leave.


    Although Hua Mu Jin had already made up her mind to secretly follow them, she was still very worried.


    Hibiscus Blossom was wearing the clothes of a palace maid as she sat in Bai Yan''s carriage and smoothly left the palace.


    As for the matter of Hua Mu Jin leaving the palace, other than Nangong Qian Hua, no one else in the palace knew about it.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, did something happen at the border?"


    From the look on Bai Zhan Ke''s face, it could be seen that the urgent news of the border crossing was not a good one.


    "How could anything happen to him? With Shangguan Yi in charge, do you still not trust him?"


    Shangguan Yi''s ability was known to Flower Hibiscus Mutabilis.


    However, when she was playing the zither in the afternoon, she had a bad premonition. She did not think that her premonition was wrong.


    "Bai Yan, honestly speaking, did something really happen at the border? The Heavenly Light Empire has more troops than our country, could it be that we have fallen into a bitter battle? "


    Inside the carriage, Hua Mu Jin stared at Bai Yan with an extremely serious expression.


    Bai Yan looked at her, sighed, and said, "Shangguan Yi is injured, and the morale of the troops is unstable. If the Sunlight Sect attacks right now, they will lose control of the border."


    "Injured, how could he be injured? Is it serious? "

 C174

    Shangguan Yi and Hua Mujie were half-siblings, so it was impossible that she didn''t care for Shangguan Yi.


    No wonder she had been flustered when she played the zither in the afternoon. Shangguan Yi had been injured.


    "According to the soldiers who reported the news, he was severely injured, but fortunately, the State of Heaven''s Illustrious did not know Shangguan Yi''s injuries, so for the time being, he did not dare to rashly attack."


    Although Bai Yan said that the Tian Zhen Kingdom did not dare to rashly attack, Hua Mu Jin was still worried.


    "Bai Yan, I''m going to the border pass. Don''t say anything, I''ve already decided. He won''t let me go, so I''ll secretly go with him. Even if you want to stop me, you won''t be able to."


    Hua Mujie knew that Bai Yan would stop him.


    Therefore, she explained everything to Bai Yan in advance so that Bai Yan wouldn''t waste her time secretly following behind her.


    "Ever since you said in the afternoon that the girls in the teaching building would have to wait for their triumphant return before they could teach you, I have already guessed what you wanted to do. I did not intend to stop you, but do you think that you can protect yourself by following me to the battlefield? Don''t forget, you are the future king of the Huan Yue Country in your stomach. "


    Hua Mujiao never thought that Bai Yan would already have guessed what she was thinking.


    However, even if he tried to persuade him, it would be to no avail.


    "Who said that it must be the Sovereign King? What if it''s a princess? "


    "Who told you this? This grandpa will clearly tell you that if you go to the battlefield, it will only increase their burden. When that happens, he won''t have any clones that can come, so you have to be protected while facing the enemy."


    Hua Mujie clearly understood Bai Yan''s words. A woman entering the battlefield would only increase the burden on her.


    But she really had to go, even if it was just to give the soldiers a boost, and she wanted to stay behind and watch him.


    "I won''t let him get distracted. Plus, he sent Nan Ge to protect me, which is the same as having one less general by his side. Besides, I still have Dan Yu and Yan Hua by my side. Their kung fu is not low, so they can protect me."


    Bai Yan helplessly shook her head, "Forget it, if you want to go then go. It will also save you the trouble of being in the building." Also, call me Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, no big deal. "


    With Bai Yan''s consent, Hua Mujie playfully stuck out her tongue at him.


    Arriving at Bai Yan''s building, Hua Mujiao wrote a letter and tied it to the White Eagle''s leg, asking it to send the letter back to the Southern Kingdom.


    The crown prince of Heaven''s Illuminating Nation had been tied up by Nan Ge and the others the entire time. When they returned to Huan Yue Country, they didn''t bring him away. Instead, they gave him to Mu Xuanyi.


    It just so happened that during the war between the two countries, this good-for-nothing crown prince could be used as a hostage.


    Before dawn the next day, Bai Zhan Ke led the army to the border pass.


    Hua Mu Jin followed behind him, secretly following behind him along with Nan Ge and the other two.


    However, before they left the building, Hua Mujiao asked Bai Yan for a zither and carried it with her.


    But when Hua Mujie didn''t expect this, Bai Zhan Ke led the rest of the troops out of the city and split them into two. They rushed forward on their horses and horses, following the normal pace of their march.


    Hua Mujie knew that Shangguan Yi was injured, so he would rush over as fast as he could. Although he made it sound like he was in the back of the group, Hua Mujie knew he was in front.


    Then Hibiscus Blossom took a detour around the path, and Nan Ge and the other two followed closely behind Bai Zhan Ke.


    Ten days later.


    Border Fortress, military camp.


    "General, you are seriously injured. You need to recuperate. If you stay outside like this, the wound will worsen."


    On the field, Shangguan Yi sat on a chair, her face pale and her lips expressionless. However, her eyes shone with a resolute light, as if telling all soldiers that he would not fall down.


    To the side, he pretended not to hear the Military Physician''s advice.


    "General, general, emperor, emperor, emperor ¡­"


    At that moment, a soldier suddenly ran over and mumbled something, but he did not clearly say what he wanted to say.


    "What is it? Why are you so flustered?"


    The deputy general looked at him and snapped.


    "General, Your Majesty, the emperor has arrived. Right now, we''re in the main tent ¡­"


    Joy appeared on the soldier''s face after he finished speaking.


    "Quick, quickly protect this general and bring him back to his tent ¡­"


    Shangguan Yi hadn''t expected Bai Zhan Ke to arrive so soon, and he''d thought he would have to wait at least another ten days.


    The deputy general held onto Shangguan Yi as he staggered towards the tent. As if he suddenly had strength, he pushed aside the deputy general and rushed into the tent.


    Inside the tent, Bai Zhan Ke took off his dusty clothes. His upper body was exposed, exposing his firm muscles.


    The moment Shangguan Yi saw Bai Zhan Ke, he was relieved. He walked towards Bai Zhan Ke and gave him a smile.


    "You''re here."


    Bai Zhan nodded his head. "They''re here."


    The next second, Shangguan Yi seemed to have exhausted all of his strength as he fell towards the ground.


    Luckily, Bai Zhan Ke''s sharp eyes managed to catch him.


    "General, general ¡­"


    At this moment, the military camp entered the tent. Seeing Shangguan Yi faint, they took his pulse.


    "Someone, help the general lie down."


    A few warriors walked in from outside the tent and carried Shangguan Yi out.


    The military doctor wanted to kneel down and bow to Bai Zhan Ke, but Bai Zhan Ge grabbed him by the lapels of his clothes.


    His voice was cold and warm as he ordered the military doctor, "Cure him well. We will grant you everything. If the treatment fails, you will be buried with him!"


    "This humble subject accepts the decree."


    Then, the military doctor turned around and walked out of the tent.


    In the evening, the military camp was brightly lit. All the soldiers had an indelible morale the moment they arrived.


    Within the general''s tent.


    "Your Majesty, the general''s wounds have already worsened. I''m afraid that the army''s medicine will not be able to cure the general''s wounds. "These days, the general has been suppressing his wounds to boost the morale of his soldiers. His wounds have already affected his internal organs. Please forgive this humble subject''s incompetence, but I''m afraid it''ll be difficult for the general to ¡­"


    The doctor knelt on the ground, his forehead beaded with sweat.


    "What are you talking about? The general was fine before, but he was still full of energy when he spoke. How could it be difficult to treat him? Do you believe that I won''t kill you?"


    Hearing the Military Physician''s words, the Vice General furiously lifted the Military Physician up from the ground and reprimanded him harshly.


    "Vice General, it''s not that I''m not able to save him, it''s that I''m unable to save him, you know that the general was betting his life to boost the morale of the soldiers, now that the emperor is here, the general can only faint after taking a breath of relief, but the general''s injury has worsened to the point that even medicine cannot dilute it, no matter how capable I am, I am still powerless."


    The Military Physician was speaking the truth.


    It wasn''t that he didn''t want to save her, it was that he really couldn''t.


    Besides, there was a shortage of medicine in the military. Shangguan Yi''s medicine was gone, what could he do?


    "F * ck, trash, if you can''t save the general, your father will bury you with your entire family!"


    The Vice General was a crude person, and he only knew that generals were indispensable to these officers.


    If the general disappeared, he could only blame it on the military doctor.


    "Your Majesty, should we execute these three suspicious people on the spot?"


    "Your majesty, the suspicious person caught at this time is definitely a spy."


    "Bring him in."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    Since Shangguan Yi was still in danger, the Vice General couldn''t find a place to vent his anger, which grabbed at the suspicious person. He definitely wouldn''t let go of the opportunity to vent his anger.


    "You''re called Quan Hu?"


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly looked at the Vice General and asked.


    Quan Hu was stunned, then half knelt on the ground. "Reporting to the Emperor, yes, this subject is called Quan Hu."


    Although Quan Hu was a deputy general in the army, he was only one of the deputy generals. To be able to have his name remembered by the emperor, he was unable to express his joy and excitement.


    "Thanks for your hard work these days."


    "Being able to serve the emperor is one of my duties. To be able to protect the citizens of the Huan Yue Country is to let this subject go to the bottom of the sea of fire. This subject will not hesitate."


    As a vice general for a few years, Quan Hu had never seen the Emperor. He could only say these words when he was suddenly called upon to comfort him.


    "Your majesty, the suspicious person has arrived."


    "F * cking hell, see if laozi isn''t going to skin you spies."


    As soon as the soldiers brought the three suspicious people into the tent, before Quan Hu had received the order from Bai Zhan Ke, he stood up and moved forward to grab one of the clothes.


    However, just as his hand was about to reach out, it was caught.


    "How dare you! You dare to touch the Empress? You''re courting death!"


    The one who grabbed the tiger was none other than Nan Ge.


    And at the sound of Nan Ge''s voice, Bai Zhan Ke frowned.


    He stood up and walked over to the person who had covered her petite face. He reached out to remove the cloth covering her head. When he saw her face, he was filled with both joy and anger.


    "Nonsense, who let you come to the battlefield!"


    Hua Mu Jin blinked his large eyes, and his face was filled with fatigue.


    "Since I''m already here, I''ll punish you as much as you want. I''ll gladly accept it."


    Bai Zhan Ke was infuriated, but he couldn''t bear to vent his anger on Hua Mujiao.


    "Men, drag those two down and beat them twenty times!"


    Nan Ge and Dan Yu had already guessed that this would happen, but compared to Nan Ge, he felt wronged.


    After all, he had listened to Hua Mujiao''s orders and had been beaten to a pulp by the Emperor of the Huan Yue. No matter what, he felt uncomfortable in his heart.


    "No, I forced them to come. If you want to hit them then hit me first. I''ll take their truncheons on their behalf."


    "Jin''er, you''re messing around!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He really didn''t expect that Hua Mu Jin would actually sneak over here.


    "I''m just messing around, what are you going to do!? "Shangguan Yi, Thirteenth Imperial Uncle said he was injured, and very seriously. Where is he now, is his injury serious?"


    Flower hibiscus knows, white battle Qi is inevitable.


    However, she was worried about Shangguan Yi.


    Bai Zhan Ke turned his head to look at Shangguan Yi lying on the bed inside the tent, with sadness in his eyes.


    Following his line of sight, Hua Mujie avoided Bai Zhan Ke''s body and ran towards him.


    Tears welled up in his eyes when he saw Shangguan Yi''s bloodless face and his clothes dyed red.


    "How could that be? Military doctors, military doctors!"

 C175

    Looking at Shangguan Yi lying in front of her, on the verge of death, breathing weakly, Hua Mujiao felt extremely uncomfortable.


    The Shangguan Yi who usually bickered with her was gone.


    On Shangguan Yi''s body, apart from the smell of blood, she could smell the scent of herbs.


    "How could he be so severely injured? Where''s the military doctor? What''s the military doctor doing?"


    In Hua Mujiao''s heart, Shangguan Yi had long since been recognized as her big brother.


    She didn''t know how much she felt for Shangguan Yi, but she knew she didn''t want her to disappear from her life. She hoped that he would have the energy to argue with her. That was what she wanted.


    "Miss, no, it''s not that I don''t want to treat the general, but the military camp doesn''t have any medicinal materials that can treat the general. If you want the general to recover, you must use the Bloody Grass as a medicinal catalyst in order to be able to control the general''s injuries."


    The military doctor didn''t know what Hibiscus vulgaris was, but since the emperor treated her so warmly, then this woman must be the emperor''s beloved woman.


    "Bloody Grass?"


    Hua Mu Jin remembered this name; she had heard of it somewhere before.


    However, for a moment, she couldn''t remember.


    "Where can I find this herb?"


    Shangguan Yi was on the brink of death, and Bai Qi could no longer afford to teach Hibiscus Blossom, he could only hope that Shangguan Yi would recover soon.


    "To reply your majesty, this kind of herb usually grows in swamps. This humble subject doesn''t know if there are any nearby, and this kind of herb is extremely humid. If you want to find it, I''m afraid it will be a little difficult."


    The military doctor''s answer was useless.


    "Even if it''s hard to find, you have to. If you don''t find the Bloody Grass you were talking about, are you going to make Shangguan Yi wait for death?"


    In Hua Mujie''s heart, he felt very angry with the Military Physician''s words.


    "This ¡­"


    The Military Physician also felt wronged, but he didn''t dare retort as he looked at the angry Hua Mu Jin.


    After all, this woman dared to speak with such an attitude. If he dared to say anything disrespectful to this woman, the Emperor would probably chop his head off.


    "Quan Hu, send a few officers to search the vicinity of the border pass to see if there are any of these so-called Bloody Grass."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at the military doctor, his gaze chilled.


    Then, he instructed the deputy general.


    "Yes, your servant will go now."


    He turned around and walked out of the tent.


    After leaving the tent, Quan Hu heaved a sigh of relief. He was glad that he didn''t touch Hua Mu Jin just now. If he wasn''t able to control his strength and hurt that woman, then the emperor would probably blame him.


    Thinking about it, Quan Hu felt afraid.


    "What should we do? "I feel Shangguan Yi''s aura is getting weaker and weaker, he won''t ¡­"


    Hua Mujie squatted beside the bed. The more she thought about it, the more afraid she became.


    "That won''t happen, I will definitely save him."


    Looking at Hua Mujie''s tears, Bai Zhan Ke''s heart ached as well.


    "But, he''s ¡­"


    Hua Mujie wanted to say something, but in the end, he swallowed his words back.


    She stretched out her hand and probed Shangguan Yi''s forehead. It was only then that she discovered that Shangguan Yi''s body was frighteningly hot.


    "Doctor, why ¡­ why is his body so hot?"


    The Military Physician stood to the side, not daring to even breathe.


    Hearing Hua Mujiao''s question, he stepped forward and took Shangguan Yi''s pulse.


    Then, he answered, "Since General Shangguan''s wound worsened, his whole body became feverish. This is also the reason why blood grass must be used to treat General Shangguan. "Because the Bloody Grass is cold, it can suppress the deterioration of General Shangguan''s wounds, and at the same time, reduce the general''s fever."


    Bloody Grass, Bloody Grass...


    In Hua Mu Jin''s mind, the name "Bloody Grass" was constantly being recited.


    This was because she had really heard of it, but the more she thought about it, the more she couldn''t remember.


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin finally remembered.


    "Ah, that''s right. Military doctor, take a look. The Bloody Grass you mentioned, is it in this medicine or not?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin took out a small porcelain bottle from her waist and handed it over to the military doctor.


    The medicine in this bottle was given to her by Mu Xuanyin.


    When Mu Xuanli gave her the medicine, he said that the herb contained the Bloody Grass. She originally had the cold poison in her body, and although the Bloody Grass was cold, it could effectively suppress the cold poison in her body.


    To put it in terms of Mu Xuanli, he was using poison against poison.


    "Let me see."


    Receiving the medicine, the military doctor brought the small porcelain bottle up to his nose and smelled it. Then, a happy expression appeared on his face.


    "This is a pill made from Bloody Grass. The general can finally be saved."


    Hearing the doctor''s words, Hua Mujiao instantly let out a sigh of relief.


    "Then why don''t you quickly feed it to the general? If anything happens to him, I''ll definitely take your head off!"


    "Yes, yes, yes, I will immediately put on the general''s uniform. I hope the emperor and his wife will ¡­" This humble subject has to clean the General''s wounds. This Bloody Grass has to be used both internally and externally. "


    The word ''I'' made the Military Physician aware of Hua Mu Jin''s identity.


    Hua Mujiao looked worriedly at Shangguan Yi, who was lying on the ground. She hesitated for a long time and decided not to go out.


    Seeing that she didn''t want to go out, Bai Zhan Ke took her hand and pulled her out.


    Outside the tent, Bai Zhan Ke stood on the spot, beside him was Hua Mu Jin, who was holding his hand tightly.


    Behind him were Nan Ge and Dan Yu. The two of them looked at each other, feeling somewhat apprehensive.


    After all, they didn''t know whether or not the White Battlefield would punish them.


    "Who let you come here. Do you know how dangerous it is?"


    Tilting his head, Bai Zhan Ke scolded Hua Mu Jin.


    He was not angry because of anything else, it was because he was worried about the safety of Hua Mujiao.


    "No matter how dangerous it is, I am still safe and sound in front of you. Seeing that I was unharmed and secretly followed you to the battlefield, can''t you not be angry? "


    Not angry?


    It was impossible.


    Hua Mujiao knew that when she sneaked into the battlefield, she would be so angry that she would explode.


    However, since she had already done so, no matter how angry he was, he couldn''t possibly find someone to send her back immediately, right?


    "Jin''er, do you know that you''re pregnant!"


    Hua Mujie was not the only one that Bai Zhan Ke was worried about.


    There was also the two of their children in her stomach. If she hurt them along the way, who knows how he would feel.


    "It''s fine, the two little guys are doing fine. If you''re really worried, let the army ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish, she suddenly realized that she seemed to have leaked something. She immediately shut her mouth and looked at Bai Zhan Ke in a probing manner.


    How could Bai Zhan Ke miss what she was saying? The surprise on his face couldn''t be concealed.


    "What did you just say? Two, two little fellows? "


    In truth, Hua Mu Jin didn''t intend to tell Bai Zhan about the twins, because Mu Xuanyi said that even though they were twins, one of them had a very weak life force due to the cold poison in her body.


    If he told Bai Zhan Ke that she was pregnant with twins and that one of them would die in her womb, how painful would it be for him?


    "Haha ¡­"


    Hua Mujie giggled, trying to conceal his past.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke couldn''t be fooled by her. He stared at her and asked again, "Jin''er, are you pregnant with twins?"


    Hua Mujiao bit her lips. She looked away, afraid to meet Bai Zhan Ke''s eyes.


    "Answer me, don''t you?"


    Unfortunately, this matter was leaked from her mouth, so Hua Mujiao still nodded in the end.


    "Well, yes."


    Bai Zhan Ke placed his hands on Hua Mu Jin''s shoulders. He couldn''t believe that Hua Mu Jin had actually given him a pair of twins.


    The joy on Bai Zhan Ke''s face was hard to conceal.


    "Hey, why are you in a daze?"


    Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke was stunned, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand and panicked. Such a Bai Zhan Ke made her feel refreshed.


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke came back to his senses and tightly held onto Hua Mujiao.


    "Jin''er, why do you always not care about yourself? What do you want me to do with you?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s words revealed his helplessness towards Hua Mu Jin, as well as his love for her.


    Feeling the warmth from Bai Zhan Ke''s body, Hua Mujiao''s lips curved up in a happy smile.


    "If you don''t know what to do with me, then don''t do it. Just keep me by your side and look at me like this. I can''t always mess around in front of you, what do you think?"


    Hua Mujie was a bit mischievous, and this softened Bai Zhan Ke''s heart even more.


    "You must be tired. I will have someone arrange something. You can go and rest first."


    If he didn''t say it, then it was fine, but now that he said it, Hua Mujie suddenly felt extremely tired.


    As they had secretly followed Bai Zhan Ke, in order to catch up with him, the three of them had almost never rested.


    "He''s really tired, but Shangguan Yi ¡­"


    Although she was tired, Hua Mu Jin was still worried about Shangguan Yi''s injuries.


    "Don''t worry, he''s a skilled military doctor, and he''ll be fine if you bring him the Bloody Grass medicine."


    Actually, Bai Zhan Kui wasn''t sure if Shangguan Yi would be alright either.


    However, he prayed that Shangguan Yi would be fine.


    "Alright, then ¡­"


    "Reporting to your majesty, this subject has already found a few officers with agility, ordering them to search for the ''Bloody Grass'' mentioned by the military doctors near the border. However, the soldiers do not know what the ''Bloody Grass'' looks like, so they need to have the military doctor draw a diagram of the herb first so that the soldiers can recognize it."


    Meanwhile, Quan Hu suddenly walked over, followed by over 10 officers, all of them half-kneeling on the ground.


    Hua Mujiao turned her head and looked at the soldiers kneeling on the ground. She smiled and said, "There''s no need to look for them. The Bloody Grass Palace has already been handed to the military doctor. You can get the soldiers to leave."


    "Huh?"


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Quan Hu was at a loss.


    The military doctor said that the Bloody Grass was hard to find, so how could it suddenly appear again?


    "Vice General, get someone to clean up a tent, boil some hot water, and arrange for Empress Xi to rest."


    Quan Hu was still at a loss, but after listening to Bai Zhan Ke''s orders, he could only obey and did not dare to ask about it.


    "Yes, your servant will go now."


    After Quan Hu left, Hua Mu Jin looked at him, and her face was filled with fatigue.


    In Hua Mu Jin''s heart, she felt an unending heartache.


    "You''ve only just arrived at the barracks, aren''t you going to rest?"


    "I still have some matters to take care of. Go and sleep first, I''ll come find you in a while."

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    Shangguan Yi was still in a coma from her injuries, so she was worried that the day would come when the white battle would tire her out.


    "Don''t force yourself. We still have to rest. If we are too tired, who in this military camp can take charge of the situation?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s worry was right.


    Bai Zhan Ke also knew, but if they didn''t settle the matters in the army camp and the Heavenly Light Empire suddenly attacked, it would be too late.


    "Don''t worry, I''m fine."


    Bai Zhan Ke insisted that he was fine, and Hua Mujiao didn''t want to say anything more.


    This was because she knew that speaking any further would be of no use. He would still first settle matters within the military camp before he could rest in peace.


    "Originally, I liked my daughter. But now, I hope that I can give you two sons. When they grow up, they can help you take care of some of your worries. That way, you don''t have to be so tired."


    Hua Mujie didn''t have the old mindset of an ancient person. The ancient people valued their son more than their daughter, but she especially liked her daughter.


    Because if it was her daughter, then she would be able to properly dress up her daughter and let her become a princess from the start.


    After knowing that she was pregnant, she even wanted to learn embroidery so that she could make some modern princess dresses for her daughter in the future. That way, she would look extremely cute.


    But now, she especially wished that what she carried in her heart were her two sons.


    "Regardless of whether it is a son or daughter, as long as it is a child between you and me, I will always like them."


    Hua Mujiao was very happy to hear this.


    "Alright, then I''ll go rest first. You should finish your work early and rest early. Remember, you can''t force yourself, understand?"


    After giving his orders to Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mu Jin left with a soldier.


    After taking a bath, the moment that she laid on the bed, Hua Mu Jin fell into a deep sleep.


    The next day, it was almost noon.


    The voice of a soldier came from outside Hua Mu Jin''s tent.


    "I wonder what this so-called Empress is doing on the battlefield. Isn''t this just creating trouble for others?" Since ancient times, there has never been a woman that entered the battlefield.


    "Shh, keep your voice down. Don''t let anyone else hear you. Otherwise, you won''t be able to eat anymore and will just leave."


    "So what if they hear? "What I said was the truth. You saw last night, we even asked the soldiers to boil a bath for her. We came here to fight a war at the border, not to boil water for her. A woman in the army camp makes us pay attention to a lot of things."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujie listened to the discussion of the soldiers outside the camp. She opened her eyes and turned over.


    The soldiers were right. If a woman stayed in the military camp, it would bring her unnecessary trouble.


    However, she did not care what others said. As long as she did not interfere with the white war and only looked at him from afar, she would be satisfied.


    "What are you muttering about? I told you all to protect the Empress well, and yet you all actually whispered amongst each other.


    Just as the two officers were discussing, Quan Hu''s voice suddenly sounded out, berating the officers.


    When the soldier saw Quan Hu, he hurriedly stood up straight and didn''t dare to speak anymore.


    "You, go prepare some food for the Empress and have someone send it over. When the Empress gets up later, don''t make her hungry."


    In Quan Hu''s heart, the monarch and his subjects were deeply rooted.


    At the same time, Quan Hu also respected Hua Mu Jin, who was the concubine of the Sovereign King.


    Hearing Quan Hu''s voice, Hua Mu Jin had a good impression of him.


    After all, he had almost hit her last night.


    Now, his attitude towards her was quite good.


    Thinking this, Hua Mu Jin sat up and prepared to get up.


    When she had finished cleaning up and was walking out of the tent, the glaring sun was already about to reach her head. She covered her eyes with her hands and only put them down when she had slightly adapted.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head and looked at the two soldiers guarding outside the tent, and the corners of her mouth hooked into a smile.


    She looked at one of the soldiers and asked, "Were you talking about me just now?"


    Hua Mujiao did not plan to cause trouble for the soldiers, but she did not want anyone to think that her presence on the battlefield would be troublesome.


    The soldier hadn''t thought that everything he''d said just now would be listened to by Hua Mujiao.


    Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.


    "This little one doesn''t dare."


    The soldiers didn''t dare to admit it, Hua Mujie had also expected this.


    After all, if he admitted to it, he would definitely think that Hua Mu Jin would punish him.


    "Listening to your discussion, you made me sound like nothing. In your opinion, I''m just a burden, a burden, right?"


    The soldiers did not dare to look directly at Hibiscus vulgaris, nor did they dare to reply.


    Seeing the soldier''s appearance, the smile on Hua Mujiao''s face grew even wider.


    "How about this, a match with me, how about that?"


    Compete?


    The soldier widened his eyes. He could not believe what he had heard from the woman in front of him.


    In his heart, the soldier ridiculed the flower, Mu Jin.


    On the surface, however, the soldier still replied respectfully, "This lowly one dares not. If I injure the Empress, the Emperor will definitely treat this lowly one to the fullest."


    Although the soldier''s tone was respectful, it was still enough to deny Hua Mujiao''s words.


    He had already made up his mind. If this so-called Empress were to compete with him, she would definitely be injured.


    "If we don''t compete, how would you know that you can injure me? In this world, there are many women who know martial arts, don''t look down on women! "


    In the end, Hua Mujiao still gave the order for the soldiers to compete against him.


    However, the competition outside the tent was not that good either. In the end, they arrived at the drill grounds.


    On the huge platform, Hibiscus vulgaris stood leisurely, without a shred of fear.


    Below, the crowd of soldiers were all there to watch the commotion.


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the soldiers watching below, and a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.


    "You alone won''t be able to defeat me. There''s still a soldier below who doesn''t like me and thinks that I''m in trouble here. You can all come up."


    The moment Hua Mujiao said this, the soldiers started whispering to each other.


    Most of the soldiers knew of Hua Mujiao''s identity, so they naturally didn''t dare go up onto the stage.


    However, there were also those who didn''t like the sight of the flower, hibiscus, and jumped up onto the stage.


    Including the one who had spoken of her, there were five of them.


    To deal with the five warriors, Hua Mu Jin felt that it was more than enough.


    "Come on, don''t show mercy, or else you''ll lose all face!"


    Hua Mujiao curled her lips, and as soon as she finished speaking, she charged towards the soldiers.


    Because the soldiers were afraid of hurting Hua Mujiao, they competed bare-handed.


    Hua Mujie''s Qing Gong was very good, but his martial arts weren''t that good. He had only taught her for a few days, and she didn''t know anything else.


    Furthermore, the strength of a woman and a man couldn''t be compared.


    Even though Hua Mujiao had used her Qing Gong to dodge the soldiers'' attacks time and time again, it was still quite difficult for her to deal with five soldiers.


    "Esteemed Empress, I offend you!"


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was at a disadvantage, one of the soldiers shouted loudly before mercilessly attacking at Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujiao''s eyes were sharp. Seeing that the soldier was about to attack, she dodged in a flash, and the soldier that was about to attack just happened to punch the face of the soldier that was fighting with Hua Mujiao.


    "Li Mao, why did you hit me?"


    "I didn''t do it on purpose. Stop talking nonsense and deal with the Empress first."


    The soldiers who were beaten up felt extremely unhappy in their hearts, but they also felt that Li Mao''s words made sense to them.


    Hua Mujie knew that if she kept dodging like this, she wouldn''t be able to do anything. Once she ran out of strength, she would lose.


    At this time, Hua Mujiao''s mind flashed with the scenes of Bruce Lee''s martial arts play. Although it was a little ridiculous, she still felt that it was worth a try.


    While thinking, Hua Mu Jin suddenly squatted down, stretched out her leg and swept it with force. With one sweep of the leg, she knocked the two soldiers to the ground.


    After the soldiers fell to the ground, Hua Mujiao immediately followed up with a kick from one of the soldiers, kicking the two officers off the stage.


    The soldiers who had been kicked down were unconvinced. They wanted to go up again, but they were held back by the other officers.


    "What are you doing? You''re already down, you still want to go up?" Even a man like you wouldn''t find it embarrassing! "


    "That''s right, that''s right ¡­"


    Helpless, the two warriors who were knocked off the stage endured it and did not go up again.


    At the same time, Hua Mujiao seemed to have found the trick to compete with soldiers. Using her movement technique, she stepped on the shoulders of one of the soldiers and kicked Li Mao and the other soldier onto the ground.


    In the next second, Hua Mujiao held the soldier''s head between her feet and exerted force, causing it to spin 180 degrees, and the soldier''s neck was instantly dislocated ¡­


    "Is there anyone else who dislikes me? "Come on up, I''ll brighten your eyes today."


    In the sparring with the five warriors, Hibiscus Blossom was obviously exhausted, and she had almost used up all of her strength.


    However, on the surface, she couldn''t lose her momentum.


    "It''s no wonder that you''re the mistress of our Huan Yue Country. You''re a martial artist!"


    All of a sudden, one of the soldiers started clapping while praising Hibiscus Blossom loudly.


    The other officers also started clapping.


    For a time, the applause resounded like thunder.


    "What are you doing!"


    Suddenly, a familiar voice was heard.


    Hua Mujiao''s body trembled. She swallowed her saliva and didn''t dare to turn around to look at the people behind her. She planned to slip away.


    However, just as she raised her foot, someone grabbed her clothes.


    "Ah, haha, you, your majesty, why have you come to the drill grounds? I, I just came to see how the warriors were training. Right, I haven''t eaten anything yet. Then, Your Majesty, please busy yourself first. Your consort will take her leave first. "


    Hua Mujiao felt guilty, the chill from the man behind her had already caused her goosebumps to rise all over her body.


    "My beloved concubine is really so elegant. Since my beloved concubine likes to watch soldiers train so much, this one wants to relax as well. My beloved concubine, why don''t you compete with me as well?"


    Hua Mujiao turned her head and looked at the black face of Bai Zhan Ke. The smile on her face became even more awkward.


    "Hehe, no, there''s no need for that, right? "Your majesty, you are a man of gold. If you are injured, that would be terrible. Soldiers, don''t you think so?"


    Hua Mujiao cast a pleading gaze at the surrounding soldiers, but after she finished speaking, not a single soldier looked at them. In fact, all of the soldiers acted as if they didn''t hear what Hua Mujiao had said, turning their heads to the other side.

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    Hua Mujiao cursed in her heart, a group of ungrateful and unhumane people.


    They were praising her and clapping their hands for her just a moment ago, but now they''re ignoring her?


    "Hehe, Your Majesty, are you hungry? "Why don''t we go eat with chenqie? Deputy General Quan ordered some servants to send over a lot of delicious food. You see, I can''t finish it all by myself, it''s military rations after all. It''s such a pity to waste it, don''t you think?"


    Hua Mujiao couldn''t find any words to vent her anger. Even she herself felt that what she just said was extremely laughable.


    "What are you all still doing here? Why aren''t you training and are you trying to take punishment? "


    Quan Hu''s voice suddenly sounded. Hua Mu Jin seemed to have grabbed onto a life-saving straw as she hurriedly called out his name.


    "Quan Hu."


    "This subject is here, what orders does the Empress have?"


    After exhorting the soldiers to retreat, Quan Hu quickly walked over.


    "Your family''s general, have you woken up yet? Are you feeling better? Hurry up and bring me over to take a look."


    Taking advantage of the opening battle, Hua Mujiao quickly jumped off the stage and ran towards Shangguan Yi''s tent.


    On the stage, Bai Zhan Ke looked at her and shook his head helplessly.


    Quan Hu looked at Hua Mu Jin who was running far away, and then looked at Bai Zhan Ke who was on the stage, not knowing if he should follow along or not.


    After getting rid of the white battleship, Hua Mujiao made her way to Shangguan Yi''s tent. At that moment, the military doctor was feeding her medicine.


    Seeing Shangguan Yi sitting up on the bed, Hua Mujiao smiled.


    She stepped forward and snatched the medicine bowl from the doctor''s hands.


    "You go down, I''ll feed him."


    Shangguan Yi looked at Hua Mujiao and forced a smile.


    "You really are quite the prankster, to actually come to the battlefield with me. I really don''t know what''s going on in your head."


    Shangguan Yi''s voice was a little weak. He said many things in succession, and it seemed as if he had expended a lot of energy.


    "You still have the heart to talk about me? If I didn''t come, you might not even be able to see me anymore. Hurry up and drink the medicine. If you burp, in such a big military camp with 100,000 soldiers, do you want to kill him?"


    Shangguan Yi had heard from the Military Physician that he could wake up if Hua Mujie took the Bloody Grass pills.


    This general is blessed with great fortune. If this general is blessed with great fortune, how can he die so easily?" I heard that you were sparring with the warriors just now? You don''t know, after he heard the report, his face was even darker than the bottom of a pot.


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin playfully stuck out her tongue.


    After she fed the last pill to Shangguan Bing, she said, "I think you did it yourself. Remember, you owe me your life. I will make you pay for saving my life in the future."


    Shangguan Yi smiled helplessly. He really would remember this favor of saving his life.


    After all, if she hadn''t snuck onto the battlefield, he really would have gone to see Hades.


    "This general is someone who repays grace and will not forget. However, danger could descend upon this battlefield at any time. I suggest that you return as soon as possible and not stay here for too long. Don''t forget, you''re still pregnant with the dragon clan''s heir. "


    Shangguan Yi and Hua Mujie often bickered, and even now that he was severely injured and his body was weak, he didn''t forget to bicker with Hua Mujiao.


    "Go back? "What kind of joke is this? Since I''ve decided to secretly follow you guys, I don''t plan on going back alone. I''ll go back with you guys when you guys have won the match."


    With that, Hua Mujiao placed the medicine bowl on the side.


    After that, he helped Shangguan Yi lie down.


    "This general finally understands why he said there''s nothing he can do about you. I don''t know who you are or what your personality is. If father is still here, then he might teach you a lesson."


    Who is your temper?


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t even know.


    It couldn''t be the father Shangguan Yi had mentioned.


    "Forget it. You''ve suffered such heavy injuries, so it''s best to say less. Rest well. When you''ve recovered, I''ll let you repay the kindness."


    With that, Hua Mujie covered Shangguan Yi with a blanket and walked out of the tent.


    Because she woke up rather late and had sparred with the soldiers, she was hungry.


    Thinking of the food that the powerful tiger ordered his men to prepare, Hua Mujiao walked towards her tent.


    "Empress, you''ve returned."


    Just as he walked out of the camp, Li Mao, who was guarding the outside, saluted to Hua Mu Jin.


    Because he had lost to Hibiscus vulgaris, Li Mao felt admiration for it.


    "How is it, to be convinced of your defeat? I''m telling you, in the future, do not underestimate women.


    Hua Mujie saw Li Mao''s respectful attitude and gained the approval of his soldiers. Shangguan Yi had also passed through the danger, and Hua Mujie was in a very good mood.


    "The Empress''s teachings are correct. In the future, this lowly one will definitely not underestimate anyone."


    "He''s worth teaching, not bad."


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin walked up and patted Li Mao on the shoulder before walking into the tent.


    After being touched by Hua Mu Jin''s shoulder, Li Mao froze on the spot, his face filled with disbelief.


    At the side, another soldier cast an envious gaze at Li Mao.


    On the other side, in the tent.


    At the top of the map, which was made of mud, stood the deputy generals and strategists of the military camp.


    "Your Majesty, when the enemy country found out that you personally went onto the battlefield, they had already withdrawn all their troops stationed at the border. Shouldn''t we use this opportunity to attack?"


    "I don''t think so. The enemy''s military force is tens of thousands more than ours. If we fight head on, we won''t get any benefits."


    "What are you afraid of? If the fight were to start, I would be the first one to go up, and I wouldn''t be able to do it. How can those Grandsons of the Heavenly Light Empire be made of steel?


    Inside the tent, the vice generals had their own opinions and argued non-stop.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at the vice generals who were quarreling with him and slammed his hand on the table, causing the argument to stop immediately.


    "Who will be in charge of this war between the Empires?"


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s question, Military Advisor Yang Guang replied, "Reporting to the Emperor, he is the First Prince of the Heavenly Light Nation. He is sinister, cunning, and good at scheming. The General was also ambushed by him when he was injured."


    The First Prince of the Skyrise Kingdom, Bai Zhan Ke, had an impression of him.


    When he was a proton in the State of Heaven, the First Prince had never bullied him.


    However, although he was the First Prince, his birth was low. This was also the reason why he wasn''t able to sit in the position of crown prince.


    "Have you investigated where the enemy''s food is kept?"


    As soon as the words left his mouth, the advisor''s eyes lit up.


    "Yeah, why didn''t I think of that? If the enemy''s grain is cut off, then it will surely cause chaos in the hearts of the people and the morale of the enemy will be low. When that time comes, even if the enemy''s forces are tens of thousands more than ours, a group of scattered sand will be unable to fight against our soldiers. "


    "This method is feasible, but the enemy hid their grain extremely well. Before, the general had sent people to investigate, but they did not find any clues."


    The conversation within the tent was very lively, and the flower hibiscus outside the tent was also listening attentively.


    There was an old saying about horses and horses without food, and Bai Zhan Ke just asked a single question about where the enemy''s food was kept. Everyone understood what he meant.


    As Hibiscus Blossom listened to the discussion inside, she was also thinking about where the Heaven''s Illuminating Congress had set up the granary.


    If she could find out the location of the enemy granary, wouldn''t that be a big help?


    The more she thought about it, the more Hua Mu Jin made up her mind.


    For the next few days, the enemies did not move at all.


    On this day, Flower Hibiscus had arrived at the back of the military base. Looking from afar, one could only see a tiny bit of the enemy base.


    "Princess, Tianhan, you are pregnant, you shouldn''t stay outside for too long."


    Dan Yu, who was beside Hua Mu Jin, looked at her and reminded her.


    Just tell me, why do you think the enemy countries would not move? Could it be a conspiracy? "


    Hua Mujiao did not take Yu Yu''s words to heart and instead asked him what he thought.


    He didn''t know much about war.


    "This subordinate does not know."


    Tilting her head, Hua Mujiao glanced at him and said, "I feel that the enemy is planning something, if not, when Shangguan Yi is injured, it will be their best chance to attack, but they aren''t moving at all. They''re probably waiting for an opportunity."


    When Hua Mujie was reading, she had seen Sun Ziyi''s military strategies. Although she had almost forgotten about the contents of her novel, she was still able to remember some of it.


    If the troops stayed put at a good time, they would be waiting for another time.


    "Princess, do you have any understanding of military strategies as well?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin shook her head.


    Then, she turned to Dan Yu as the corners of her mouth lifted. She asked, "Dan Yu, are you interested in accompanying this princess on a night tour of the enemy camp?"


    Immediately, he frowned.


    To the enemy camp?


    "Princess, your subordinate knows that you wish to help the Emperor share his worries. However, the enemy camp is not a place where one can enter and exit whenever they wish to."


    For the first time, he felt that his master''s thoughts were dangerous.


    He could still let her cause trouble before, but this time, he didn''t dare let his master go to the enemy camp.


    "It''s not like I said I was going to go in. I''m just going to walk around. Alright, you can go back first. You can''t tell Nan Ge about this, or else I''ll rip your mouth off."


    After a period of time, his relationship with Nan Ge was not bad.


    If he had only told Nan Ge what she had just said, Nan Ge would have surely told Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Princess, this Subordinate still feels that you should consider it more carefully."


    Hua Mu Jin shrugged her shoulders and didn''t answer again.


    Then, she turned around and walked in the direction of the military camp.


    Passing through the forest, Hibiscus vulgaris heard the sound of water flowing. Unable to restrain her curiosity, she walked towards the sound of water flowing.


    However, just as she saw the stream, she also saw a tall and sturdy man with a naked upper body, standing in the stream and washing his body.


    And this back made her look very familiar.


    Hua Mujie rolled his eyes and hid behind a big tree.

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    Of course, he had also seen the people in the stream. He knew that his master was definitely playing tricks on him, so he hid to the side.


    "Yiyu, didn''t you say that your qinggong is impressive? Do you see the clothes on the shore? "Go and bring me the clothes. Don''t let him find them."


    Qing Yi''s Qing Gong was not bad, but ¡­


    "Yes, your subordinate understands."


    After all, it was his master''s order, so he had to listen.


    With a tap of his toes, he moved like lightning towards the location where his clothes were placed.


    Just as his hands were about to grab onto his clothes, the person washing his body in the stream seemed to have noticed him. That person suddenly turned his head and directly used his hand to stir up waves.


    He dodged to the side and avoided the water droplets.


    When the water droplets hit the tree, it left a mark on the trunk.


    "Come out!"


    A low voice filled with killing intent entered her ears, Hua Mu Jin swallowed her saliva, and then walked out.


    "Boring, I just wanted to tease you. Why are you so tense? I''m not even interested in playing tricks on you anymore. "


    Hua Mujiao stared at Bai Zhan Ke, who was standing in the stream, and puffed out her cheeks.


    But when Bai Zhan Ke saw that it was Hua Mujiao and Dan Yu, the killing intent in his body vanished as he shook his head helplessly.


    "Why did you come out?"


    "I was bored, so I wanted to go for a walk. The air in this forest is so good, so I decided to take a breath of fresh air. It would be good for our children."


    Obviously, the reason for Flower Hibiscus was a bit far-fetched.


    She came out because she was bored.


    "When you come out in the future, don''t just bring Little Yu along, bring Nan Ge as well."


    Just based on martial arts alone, Bai Zhan Ke was willing to accept.


    However, for the sake of Hua Mu Jin''s safety, he still felt that it would be safer if there was one more person to protect her.


    "Isn''t there water in the barracks? Why did you come to this stream to wash yourself? It''s so cold, aren''t you afraid of getting sick? "


    These days, although the flower hibiscus is in the military camp, but rarely with the white battle.


    Because he wanted to discuss the important matter of dealing with the State of Heaven. How could he have the time to be together with her?


    "The water here is clear and comfortable to wash."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was speechless at Bai Zhan Ke''s words.


    Is it comfortable to wash the water? Then according to what he said, the soldiers in the military camp wouldn''t be clear?


    "You''re quite the weirdo, hurry up and come up, don''t catch a cold, don''t feel sorry for yourself, I still feel sorry for you."


    Hibiscus Blossom crouched on the edge of the stream. She picked up some water with her hand and threw it directly at the White War Cake.


    He looked at her, the corners of his mouth twitching, his heart full of helplessness.


    Then, Bai Zhan Ke walked towards Hua Mujiao, his back facing her as he opened his arms.


    "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and change me. Don''t you know how to feel heartache?"


    Hua Mujie gritted her teeth, picked up the clothes on the ground, and put them on Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I know that you like bullying me. Let me tell you, if one day I don''t like you anymore, you won''t be able to bully me."


    Hua Mujiao did not forget to complain as she helped Bai Zhan Ke dress.


    But before she could finish, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly turned around and grabbed the back of her head, and covered her mouth with his own to complain about.


    "Mm, mm ¡­"


    Hua Mujie slapped Bai Zhan Ke''s chest with her hand, trying to push him away, but she didn''t have enough strength.


    After the kiss, Hua Mu Jin was gasping for breath.


    "What are you doing? Yu is still here, aren''t you afraid of being laughed at?"


    "Where is he?"


    Hua Mujiao immediately turned around to look around, and found that Dan Yu was indeed nowhere to be seen.


    Damn it, since when did she not see him at all?


    "Jin''er, if you say you don''t like me again, I''ll use my kiss to punish you."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless.


    Is kissing a punishment?


    It didn''t seem like it, but it also seemed to count.


    In short, she felt that Bai Zhan Ke''s words were quite bizarre.


    "This is the only way you can punish me. Otherwise, what other way can you think of to punish me?" "Hit me in the body, but pain hurts in your heart."


    Hua Mujiao raised her eyebrows. She was determined to fight in vain.


    She knew that even if she made a terrible mistake, Bai Zhan Ke wouldn''t be willing to touch her even if he was so angry that he started smoking.


    "Besides kissing, there''s also ¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke moved closer to Hua Mujiao''s ear, his last words causing Hua Mujiao''s ears to turn completely red.


    "You, why are you so shameless? Who said I was going up, the higher ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao could not finish her words. She could only bite her lips and stare angrily at Bai Zhan Chen, feeling extremely dissatisfied.


    If this was in the modern era, she would definitely not care about it and would have just directly said it out.


    However, after staying in the ancient times for so long, even she had become somewhat of a woman.


    "I can''t be bothered with you, hmph ¡­"


    After the war ended, Hua Mujiao turned and prepared to leave.


    At this moment, the cry of an eagle sounded above him.


    "Hiss, hiss ¡­"


    Flower hibiscus looked up and saw two white eagles circling in the sky.


    She removed the bone whistle from around her waist and blew it.


    After the bone whistle sounded, the two White Eagles rushed down. Hua Mujie opened her arms and the White Eagle landed on her arms.


    "Two cute girls, did you bring me back some good news?"


    Hua Mujiao smiled as she stroked the white falcon''s feathers. She looked at the white falcon''s feet; they were indeed helpful.


    She took the letter off and the white eagle flew out, flapping its wings.


    At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke stood beside Hua Mujiao, looking at her open letter. With a single glance, he remembered it.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, Mu Xuanli said that he will be arriving at the border in the next few days and will bring that useless crown prince here. Say, if we use that useless crown prince as a hostage, do you think we will win this battle?"


    Mu Jin didn''t expect that the Mu Xuanyin would come to the border.


    After all, he was the first prince of the Southern Domain. If news of his appearance in the army camp of the Huan Yue Country got out, the State of Heaven''s Light would definitely believe that the Southern Kingdom had allied with the State of Huan Yue in order to start a war with the State of Heaven''s Light.


    "He isn''t qualified to be a hostage, nor is he qualified."


    The meaning of Bai Zhan Zhuo''s words, Hua Mujin only thought that Bai Zhan Ke said this because he hated that useless crown prince.


    But then, until the death of the Prince of Heaven''s Illuminations, she knew what Bai Zhan Ke''s words meant.


    "The letter also said that Mu Xuanyin had brought over many fodder and weapons. Does this mean that the Southern Kingdom and the Huan Yue Country would be hostile to the Heavenly Light Empire?"


    It was needless for Hibiscus to say that Bai Zhan Ke had finished reading the contents of the letter.


    However, he didn''t think that Mu Xuanyin was escorting food and weapons to deal with the State of Heaven''s Light together with the Huan Yue.


    "Jin''er, don''t forget, Mu Xuanli is a businessman."


    "Ah?" "What do you mean?"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t explain any further and walked towards the military base.


    Hua Mujiao quickly ran over, and then saw that she was walking slowly, so he directly picked her up.


    The next day, news came from the Heavenly Light Empire. They said that the first prince of the Heavenly Light Nation, who was leading the army, had requested the king of the Heavenly Light Kingdom to send several tens of thousands of troops from the east, south, and west borders to the north. His goal was clear, that he wanted to completely defeat the Huan Yue country and make the Huan Yue country bow down to him.


    When news of this spread, the soldiers were all worried that the State of Tianzhao''s army would take over the border.


    If they failed to defend the northern border, then the whole of Huan Yue Country would be finished.


    After three days, Mu Xuanyin arrived at the border with a large amount of food and weapons.


    "Little girl, come over here and let this prince see if you''re skinny or not."


    Inside the tent, Mu Xuanyin was seated at the side as she beckoned to Hua Mu Jin.


    Although Mu Xuanyin was his royal uncle, he only looked like he was only a few years old.


    He was waving at Hua Mujiao as if he was an elder, which made Hua Mujiao feel slightly embarrassed.


    "First imperial uncle, I''m not a child anymore. It''s like you''re coaxing a child. Can''t you at least be more serious? At the very least, at least give me some face."


    Inside the tent, besides Bai Zhan Ke and Mu Xuanyin, there was also Luo Chen from the Southern Spear. On his own, even Quan Hu and the Military Advisor were there, along with Shangguan Yi.


    This was also the reason why Hua Mu Jin felt awkward.


    "In this prince''s eyes, you are just a child. Come here, I''ll take your pulse."


    Helpless, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh and walked over.


    Seeing that, he placed a stool beside Mu Xuanyin and asked Hua Mu Jin to sit down.


    "Have you not taken the medicine I gave you recently?"


    Once Mu Xuanli asked, Hua Mujiao knew what he was asking.


    Hua Mujiao turned to Shangguan Yi and said, "We''re done eating. How about you get me some more?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s actions didn''t escape Mu Xuanyin''s eyes.


    He glanced at Shangguan Yi and said, "That medicine is so hard to come by. Do you think you can take it just because you want it?" But luckily, it did not affect anything. Otherwise, this prince will definitely tear open someone''s stomach and take the medicine back. "


    Shangguan Yi, who was sitting not too far away, shivered involuntarily, goosebumps appearing on her skin.


    Because he could clearly feel that what Mu Xuanyin had just said was not a joke.


    "Hehe, how did you know that I gave it to someone else?"


    Mu Xuanli had no good impression of Shangguan Yi back in the Southern Kingdom.


    She didn''t know if it was because of Hua Mujiao''s misconception, but she had a feeling that Mu Xuanli held some sort of inexplicable hostility towards Shangguan Yi.


    "How could I not know about your dotage?"


    As he spoke, Mu Xuanli''s gaze fell upon Bai Zhan Ke.


    He smiled and said, "Huan Yue Huang, although I have brought you the food and weapons, I have not given you them for free. After all, I am a businessman, you know."


    As Mu Xuanli spoke, Hua Mu Jin finally understood why Bai Zhan Ke had said that Mu Xuanli was a businessman.


    "Royal Uncle, you can''t be thinking of selling us food and weapons, right?"


    "Why not?"


    As expected ¡­


    "It''s not kind of you to do this, you''ve even delivered it. This represents the friendship between the Southern Kingdom and the Huan Yue Country, how can you do it with your business? I don''t agree. There''s so much food and weapons, how much money would that cost?"

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    Due to the war with the Heavenly Light Empire, the treasury of the Huan Yue Country was almost emptied. If Mu Xuanyin wanted to use her food and weapons to do business, she would definitely want the treasury of the Huan Yue Country.


    For the sake of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujie definitely wouldn''t agree.


    "Little girl, this isn''t something that you''ll agree to just because you say so. That much food and weapons are all paid for by the citizens of the Southern Kingdom. Do you want me to give them to your Huan Yue country for nothing?"


    Free?


    Hibiscus fragrans indeed thought so.


    "Royal Uncle, can''t you give me some face and not treat this as a business deal?"


    Hua Mu Jin pulled on Mu Xuanyin''s arm and started to act coquettishly.


    Hearing her gentle voice, Mu Xuanyin''s heart softened.


    But...


    "Little girl, stop messing around. We''re talking business."


    Hua Mujie also knew that this was a serious matter, but she couldn''t let Bai Zhan Ke get into a difficult position.


    "The first prince is planning on how much he wants us to pay for the food and weapons?"


    The Southern Kingdom was a country that specialized in business. There were countless merchants within the country, and anyone that could be used to do business, they would definitely not let them off the hook.


    Hundreds of years ago, this world was not as peaceful as it was now. There was chaos everywhere.


    It was not as if the Southern Kingdom had never used fodder and weapons for the war. The fact that the Southern Kingdom was able to deliver fodder and weapons could be considered an indirect support for the Huan Yue Kingdom.


    That was because during the war, as long as the countries sent food and weapons to the southern countries, they would be able to win.


    "What do you think, Huan Yue?"


    Seeing the two of them going back and forth to discuss business, Hua Mujiao could only helplessly watch.


    Although she was a princess of the Southern Kingdom, these matters were related to the country. Even if Mu Xuanli and the Southern King doted on her, it would be useless for her to act like a spoiled child, right?


    "First prince, I won''t hide it from you. In the war between Huan Yue and Tian Guang Kingdom, there aren''t many people left in the treasury. If you offer a sky-high price, I''m afraid we''ll have to politely reject you."


    Shangguan Yi who had been sitting there all this time suddenly spoke up.


    Mu Xuanli stared at him, a cold smile on his face.


    "I''ve heard that not only is General Shangguan brave and battling well, but he also has meticulous calculations. You said that this prince would set a sky-high price, then, what kind of sky-high price do you think this prince will offer?"


    Mu Xuanli''s hostility towards Shangguan Yi was palpable.


    "First prince, five million gold. This is my bottom line."


    5,000,000 gold?


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t dare to imagine what kind of sky-high price it was.


    If she converted it into modern currency, she would have no way of figuring out how much it would cost.


    "Seven million gold. This is the bottom line of the Southern Kingdom."


    Honestly speaking, seeing someone haggling on the battlefield, Hua Mujie felt that this was really funny.


    However, the current atmosphere was such that she couldn''t laugh.


    "Since that''s the case, the first prince should send back the food and weapons."


    The price was not agreed upon.


    The difference between seven million gold and five million gold was simply too great. Even five million gold wouldn''t be enough to pay for the treasury, much less seven million gold.


    As for why Bai Zhan Ke offered the price of 5 million gold, no one knew.


    "If that''s the case, then this business is really difficult to negotiate. However, the business is not concerned with favors. The Southern Kingdom and the Huan Yue Country have been friendly from the start to the end."


    Mu Xuanli seemed to agree with Bai Zhan Ke''s words. Could it be that he really planned to bring the grain and weapons back to the Southern Kingdom?


    Isn''t this just looking for trouble?


    "Someone, bring the first prince to rest."


    Under the command of Bai Zhan Ke, Mu Xuanyin was brought down and placed in a tent.


    And Hua Mujie followed him out of the tent.


    At this moment, the tent was unusually quiet.


    "Your majesty, the food and weapons sent over by Nangong are what we urgently need. The soldiers'' morale is also low because of the shortage of food. If the princes of the Southern Kingdom were to really send back the food and weapons, it would probably affect the morale of the soldiers even more."


    After all, Mu Xuanyin was well-known for escorting grain and weapons to the border. If he were to escort her back, the soldiers would think that the Southern Kingdom had no intention of getting on good terms with the Huan Yue Country.


    He had no plans to support the Huan Yue country.


    Even more people would think, if the Southern Kingdom gave the Heavenly Light Nation the food and weapons, then ¡­


    "Yes, Your Majesty. Our army has already engaged in battle with the enemy twice and our weapons have been damaged quite a bit. Many soldiers are training with these old weapons. If we were to fight again, I''m afraid those old weapons would not be able to defeat the enemy."


    Within the tent, the vice general and the strategists were expressing their opinions.


    What they were worried about was precisely the source of the headaches in the military camp.


    It was not easy for someone to deliver the weapons and fodder, but since they could not pay the price they wanted, they had to throw away these things they needed desperately. How much of an impact would that affect the soldiers'' moods?


    Your Majesty, this subject has a suggestion. We should directly arrest the Prince of the Southern Kingdom, and use the food and weapons that he has brought over. After we defeat the Tian Zhen Kingdom, we can then explain it to the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom.


    "How can that be? Do you want the Southern Kingdom to help the Heavenly Light Nation invade the Huan Yue Country?" "Before, the century-old treaty between the Emperor and the Southern Kingdom would have been destroyed because of your actions. Now, do you still want to say that you have detained the prince of the Southern Kingdom?"


    Quan Hu was a crude person, so he naturally spoke bluntly.


    Although he did not understand the meaning of sound, or perhaps it was a matter of great importance between nations, he at least knew that he definitely could not detain the Southern Kingdom''s first prince.


    If the Huan Yue really did so, then the Southern Kingdom would definitely join forces with the Heavenly Light Nation to deal with the Huan Yue Country.


    "Quan Hu is right, this move is definitely not feasible. However, seven million gold taels is not something that can be taken out of the treasury right now.


    On the other side, in the tent.


    By the side of the table, Hibiscus Blossom was staring at Mu Xuanyin, unblinking.


    "Little girl, don''t tell me that you''ve fallen in love with me."


    "Tch, narcissism."


    Hua Mu Jin rolled his eyes at him, then sighed.


    He said, "Great Imperial Uncle, tell me the truth. Did you take advantage of this trip to the border of the Huan Yue Country to rob us?"


    Taking advantage of the situation?


    Mu Xuanli smiled and asked, "What do you mean?"


    "You''re asking me? "You know that the war between the Huan Yue Country and the Heavenly Light Nation will leave the treasury empty, yet you''re asking for seven million gold now that you brought the provisions and weapons here. You clearly know that the Huan Yue Country can''t afford it, so what else can you do other than rob people while they''re not around?"


    As Mu Mu Jin scolded Mu Xuanyin, Mu Xuanyin continuously sighed and shook her head.


    "Little girl, there are some things that you will never understand. Since you don''t understand, then you should just not ask and only look at the results."


    Result?


    With Hua Mu Jin, the result was that the Huan Yue Kingdom wasn''t able to produce 7 million gold taels, and Mu Xuanyin was also able to escort grain and weapons back to the Southern Kingdom. This was the result.


    "Do you think I''m stupid for talking so deeply? "However, I am very curious. You were escorting so much food and weapons, yet no one robbed you on the way. It is really strange. If I was from the Heavenly Light Nation, I would have definitely robbed you long ago."


    According to what Mu Xuanli had said, he was still traveling on the official road while escorting the food and weapons.


    This swagger was equivalent to swaggering around with money in hand. To think that no one had tried to rob him, it was truly unimaginable.


    "Little girl, do you know where is the border between the Heavenly Light Nation and the Southern Kingdom?"


    Mu Xuanyin lightly smiled as she shook her head. Hua Mu Jin''s appearance really made him feel that she was adorable.


    "I know, to the south."


    "Then, have you heard that the First Prince of the Heavenly Light Nation has transferred troops from the southeast region to the north?"


    What Mu Xuanyin had said was exactly what Hua Mu Jin had learned a few days ago.


    She nodded and replied, "I heard about it, but this ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was just about to ask what this had to do with the fact that no one was robbing food when she suddenly remembered why Mu Xuanli had asked her these questions before she could even say it out loud.


    Are you saying that the three borders of the southeast and west of the State of Tianzhao are now almost completely empty? If the State of Tianzhao sends someone to rob the grain and weapons of the south, it would be equivalent to waging war on the south, and the south is also on good terms with the smaller countries. If the State of Tianzhao truly makes a move, the three territories of southeast and west will all make a move against the State of Tianzhao?


    "It seems that you are not stupid."


    After Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Mu Xuanyin confirmed what she had said.


    No wonder she felt that Mu Xuanyin had not been robbed while escorting so much food and weapons. So this was the main reason.


    "Little girl, then why do you think I''m escorting so much food and weapons? Does it make it clear to everyone on the continent that I''m here to deliver food and weapons to Huan Yue?"


    After listening, Hua Mu Jin frowned.


    She thought for a moment and suddenly understood.


    "You did it on purpose?"


    Mu Xuanli smiled but did not reply.


    "Great royal uncle, you sure are insidious. Are you waiting for the Heavenly Sunlight Nation to come plunder the grains?" To tell you the truth, did you plot against Bai Zhan secretly? That so-called seven million gold taels, you said it was for others to hear, right? "


    The Heavenly Light Nation did not dare to rob food and weapons, because they did not want to face enemies.


    However, even if they didn''t try to rob them of their provisions and weapons, they could only look on helplessly as the Huan Yue Country far surpassed the Heavenly Light Nation in terms of food and weapons.


    Hua Mujiao felt that even the transfer of troops from the eastern, southern, and western sides had also been schemed against by Mu Xuanyin.


    "Evil?" In your eyes, is this Your Highness such a person? "


    Seeing that Mu Xuanyin was a bit unhappy, Hua Mujiao stuck out her tongue, "Aiya, First Royal Uncle, I was wrong. Tell me, what exactly did you and Bai Qi plan?"


    With a mischievous gesture from Hibiscus Blossom, Mu Xuanyin instantly warmed up the Mysterious Goddess.


    He patted her head and said, "Do you remember when I met the Huan Yue emperor in the restaurant in the Southern Kingdom? "At that time, we already have a plan."


    After Mu Xuanyin finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin was completely stunned.


    Her eyes widened in disbelief.


    According to what Mu Xuanyin had said, they had already guessed that the Huan Yue Country would soon start a war with the Tian Guang Kingdom.


    Furthermore, they had already planned everything out, and were just waiting for the State of Heaven to enter their trap?

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    Was all this planned in vain?


    "So you''re saying that the matter of the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom is also part of your plan?"


    Hua Mujiao could not believe it. If the matter of the Tian Guang Kingdom teasing and abducting him was part of their plan, then in his heart, what was she?


    What capture of the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom to avenge her, what personal command, it was all his scheme?


    "You could say that."


    With Mu Xuanyin''s confirmation, Hua Mujiao''s heart sank to the bottom.


    The expression on her face revealed a hint of disappointment.


    But in her heart, she still wanted to convince herself that he, too, would put himself on his board as a pawn.


    Seeming to have seen through Hua Mu Jin''s thoughts, Mu Xuanyin smiled helplessly as she stretched out her hand and knocked on Hua Mu Jin''s head.


    "Silly girl, what are you thinking about? Even if the Crown Prince hadn''t hurt you, your husband and I would have taken him away. Your matter was an accident, and we didn''t expect it. "


    Mu Xuanyin suddenly explained as Hua Mu Jin instantly revealed a smile.


    She relaxed, feeling guilty for having been so suspicious of the white war just a moment ago.


    "First Royal Uncle, even if what you said is true, then that Royal Grandfather shouldn''t agree to let you send so much grain, grass, and weapons over. Don''t tell me that Royal Grandfather doesn''t feel the pinch?"


    The grain that Mu Xuanyin had sent over was enough for a hundred thousand soldiers to eat for two or three months.


    Although the South Country had signed an agreement with the Huan Yue Country that they would be on good terms for a hundred years, they couldn''t just give the Huan Yue Country food and weapons for nothing.


    "Of course I will feel sorry for you. However, if it''s for you, no matter how much Father feels for you, he will still be willing to part with it."


    "For me?"


    Hua Mu Jin did not understand the meaning behind Mu Xuanyin''s words.


    She thought for a long time, but still couldn''t figure it out.


    But after he asked Mu Xuanyin, he wasn''t willing to say it.


    "It''s fine if you don''t want to say it, but I remember that it would take at least a month for the Southern Kingdom to travel to the northern border. I only sent you a letter when I left the capital of the Huan Yue Kingdom. How did you get here so quickly?"


    Hua Mu Jin estimated the distance between the Southern Kingdom and the northern border. Even if they were fast horseback riders, it would still take at least a month.


    Moreover, he was also escorting so much food.


    He would not be so fast unless he had set out on his journey soon after she and Bai Zhan Ke had left the Southern Kingdom.


    "Silly girl, did you forget that this was all part of our plan? Besides, Your Highness didn''t rest at all during our journey."


    From Mu Xuanyin''s face, one could tell how tired she was.


    He smiled and continued: "Moreover, Your Highness has guessed that you would secretly follow them into the battlefield. If you didn''t come earlier, who knows what kind of nonsense you would thank. What if you hurt the child?"


    Hearing this, Hua Mu Jin''s body froze, as he couldn''t believe what he just heard.


    Could it be that he had rushed back from the Southern Kingdom all day and night because he was worried about the child in his womb? That''s why ¡­


    Hua Mujiao clearly knew in her heart that this uncle, Mu Xuanyin, was very good to her, to an unimaginable degree.


    However, if something happened to him while he was on his way, she might feel guilty for the rest of her life.


    However, before this, she did not know that Mu Xuanli had travelled all night just because he was worried about her.


    Hua Mu Jin smiled slyly. Her nose started to ache, and her eyes started to get moist.


    Whether it was in the modern era or when she had transmigrated to this ancient era, this was the first time she truly felt that having a family was a good thing.


    She sniffed and said softly, "Didn''t you already check my pulse and say the baby was fine?"


    Hearing this.


    Mu Xuanyin''s eyes were still half closed as the expression on her face turned somewhat dark.


    He removed his hand from Hua Mujiao''s head, looked her up and down with a serious expression, and said in a heavy voice, "Those words just now were just for Bai Zhan Ke. Didn''t you say that you didn''t want him to know about the cold poison in your body? Take your hands out and I''ll show you. "


    What?


    Hua Mu Jin''s heart was momentarily at a loss.


    If the words in the tent were meant for Bai Zhan Ke, then Mu Xuanli''s words meant that the child in his womb was actually not well?


    While thinking, Hua Mu Jin stretched out her hand and asked, "Then, is the child still absorbing the cold poison in my body?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s question caused Mu Xuanyin''s expression to turn even more serious.


    Looking at her, Mu Xuanli felt as though he was looking at Hua Qingcheng. He couldn''t control the love he felt for her in his heart.


    "More or less. These days, you haven''t taken any of the Bloody Grass pills, and the cold poison is uncontrollable. If the child were to take more, I''m afraid ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao''s body lightly trembled, and her pair of pitch black eyes revealed sadness and sorrow.


    However, she did not regret and passed the Bloody Grass pill to Shangguan Yi.


    Mu Xuanli looked at Hua Mu Jin, his deep black eyes filled with tenderness. He once again stroked Hua Mu Jin''s head, and the touch of his fingers turned out to be the icy coldness of her hair.


    "Little girl, my medical techniques are unable to completely suppress the cold poison in your body in the end, and the Bloody Grass can only be suppressed for a short period of time. If you stop the Bloody Grass''s medicinal pill, the cold poison from the Bloody Grass will corrode your body, and that is also the reason why Your Highness wants you to consume it regularly."


    For a time, Flower Hibiscus had fallen into darkness.


    She only wanted to give birth to two healthy children instead of one who would die in her womb.


    Not only that, it was due to the cold poison in his body that had harmed him.


    The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable Hua Mu Jin''s heart felt.


    "Little girl, relax. I will find a way to cure you."


    Hearing Mu Xuanyin''s comforting voice, Hua Mu Jin''s lips twitched.


    She looked at Mu Xuanyin, lightly pursed her lips, and said in a low voice, "Great royal uncle, you don''t have to blame yourself. This is my own fault, even if you can''t cure me, it''s still my problem."


    Hearing those words, the corners of Mu Xuanli''s mouth curled up as he shook his head with a light smile.


    He stretched out his hand and suddenly stood up. He walked to Hua Mujiao''s side and sat down. Then, he placed his hand on Hua Mujiao''s shoulder, allowing her to lean on his shoulder.


    "Silly girl, you are the most precious princess of our Southern Kingdom, and you are also Qingcheng''s daughter. This prince will naturally do everything in my power to ensure that you and the child in your womb are safe and sound."


    Hua Mu Jin blinked his eyes, a little taken aback.


    Although Mu Xuanli cared about her and had made her feel kinship, she was still very happy in her heart.


    However, why did she feel that Mu Xuanyin had some sort of special feelings for her?


    "Great imperial uncle, you ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao wanted to leave from Mu Xuanyin''s shoulder, but he held his head tightly and was unable to get up.


    "Be good and don''t talk. If you feel uncomfortable, cry out. That will make you feel better."


    Hua Mu Jin was about to say something, but was cut off by Mu Xuanyin.


    He gently caressed her head, as if comforting Hibiscus vulgaris, at the same time also gave Hibiscus vulgaris a lot of courage.


    An unfathomable faint smile hung on Mu Xuanli''s lips. His eyes were still gentle, like the warm sun in the third month. It was so dazzling, so warm.


    Hua Mujiao sat on the spot and rolled his eyes, but didn''t move an inch.


    It was as if her body had been held down by something, causing her to be unable to move or move.


    Once again, he reached out his hand, and Mu Xuanyin gently caressed Hua Mu Jin''s face. The instant his eyes focused, they were filled with love.


    Suddenly, Mu Xuanyin opened her mouth and said, "Girl, if there comes a day when Huan Yue emperor is no longer as good to you as she is now, remember to tell me. I will come and pick you up and take care of you for the rest of your life."


    What?


    Hua Mu Jin widened her eyes as she looked at Mu Xuanyin with a face full of shock and disbelief.


    The meaning behind Mu Xuanyin''s words really made Hua Mujiao feel as if she was listening to a confession.


    Could it be that he ¡­


    Thinking this, Hua Mujiao''s heart suddenly began to panic. She awkwardly smiled and said, "Haha, I know you''re treating me well, but I believe that Bai Zhuo will treat me well for the rest of your life. Don''t worry about me, you should be more concerned about your own life''s important matters."


    According to Hua Mu Jin''s understanding, although Mu Xuanyin was already in her forties, he had never married, and had always been single.


    As for why Mu Xuanyin hadn''t taken a wife, she didn''t know.


    Mu Xuanyin acted as if she didn''t hear Hua Mu Jin''s words, and didn''t answer her.


    "I only said that he would treat you badly." Mu Xuanyin softly said as she looked at Hua Mu Jin.


    Hearing this.


    Hua Mujiao secretly let out a sigh of relief.


    After all, she did not want to abandon him one day.


    "First Royal Uncle, don''t curse me. If I really am abandoned, you''ll have to take responsibility."


    Hua Mujiao''s joke had entered Mu Xuanyin''s heart.


    However, Mu Xuanyin knew that this was the nature of the flower hibiscus.


    This joke was a joke, and he didn''t want himself to take it seriously.


    "En, good, This Highness will take responsibility for everything. When the time comes, This Highness will also take care of the two children and raise them as if they were on their own. What do you think?"


    Listening to Mu Xuanyin''s half-serious words, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but burst out in laughter.


    She looked to the side and suddenly said, "Great Imperial Uncle, you must be exhausted from travelling all day and all night. You should drink some tea, and then I''ll get someone to prepare some food for you. Afterwards, you should have a good rest."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao stood up and poured a cup of tea from the teapot, passing it over to Mu Xuanyin, "Great Emperor, you have to drink first."


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mujiao turned around and walked towards the door. However, she suddenly felt someone was holding her arm, causing her to lose her balance and fall backwards ¡­


    She accidentally fell into a warm embrace ¡­


    Hua Mujiao stared fixedly at Mu Xuanyin, who was tightly hugging herself. Her eyes were wide open and her face had an awkward expression. She blinked her large eyes and opened her mouth, but no words came out.


    "¡­"


    Isn''t this position too much?


    If he was caught in the middle of a fight, he would probably kill someone out of anger!


    "First Royal Uncle, you, what else do you want?"

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    In the end, Hua Mu Jin finally opened her mouth and asked about Mu Xuanyin.


    But unexpectedly, Mu Xuanyin had grabbed the back of her head and forcefully lifted up Hua Mu Jin''s body that was leaning slightly backwards, causing her to get closer and closer to him.


    Finally, Mu Xuanyin slowly bent her body, and a domineering and dignified face slowly enlarged in the corner of Hua Mujiao''s eyes. When her thick lips touched Hua Mujiao''s tender red lips, her entire body, as if it had been set ablaze, began to heat up ¡­


    Hibiscus Blossom was shocked by Mu Xuanyin''s actions to the point that her entire body froze. She was completely stunned, and the warmth coming from her lips shook her heart. Her heart, was beating non-stop ¡­


    This, this, this...


    [What the heck is going on?


    Wasn''t Mu Xuanyi''s relationship with him supposed to be that of a blood uncle and his niece? [What, what''s wrong with suddenly kissing?]


    Subconsciously, Hua Mu Jin wanted to push Mu Xuanyin away, but she discovered that her strength was inferior to Mu Xuanyin''s. In front of him, she was like a little white rabbit that had been caught, unable to struggle free.


    "Mm ¡­"


    Because she wanted to speak, Hua Mujiao''s voice became a whisper.


    At the same time, Hua Mu Jin opened his mouth, and Mu Xuanyin took the opportunity to enter. He continued to press onward, searching for the sweet fragrance within Hua Mu Jin''s mouth that would make him unable to stop himself ¡­


    The deeper they went, the more Hua Mu Jin tried to struggle free. However, at this time, her hands were held by Mu Xuanyin, and one of her hands was held by Mu Xuanyin to the back of her head, preventing her from escaping.


    It wasn''t until Mu Jin heard Mu Xuanyin''s hurried breathing that she was suddenly released ¡­


    Mu Huanzhi looked at Mu Xuanyin shock, not knowing what to say.


    She didn''t know what kind of expression she should have right now.


    "Royal Uncle, you ¡­" "Didn''t you tell me ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was at a loss as to what to do, and even stuttered as she opened her mouth, but couldn''t say a single word.


    Mu Xuanli''s appearance was very handsome. If Hua Mu Jin hadn''t met Bai Zhan Ke, she might have fallen for this man, but ¡­


    But today, suddenly ¡­


    Mu Jin didn''t know what was going on with Mu Xuanyin!


    Mu Xuanyin looked at Hua Mu Jin, whose face was blushing red. Only then did he come back to his senses and realize that he had lost control of his impulsive actions.


    "Little girl, I''m sorry, I ¡­"


    Mu Xuanyin didn''t know how to explain the situation to Hua Mu Jin. Could it be that the moment she poured the tea, he had already treated her like a flower that was about to fall?


    This explanation was laughable.


    After all, Hua Qingcheng, who was also Hua Mujiao''s mother, was his own younger sister.


    If Hua Mujie knew that he had such shameless and immoral feelings for her mother, who was also her own blood sister, he would probably be laughed at and disgusted, right?


    "Little girl, just now, I ¡­"


    Upon realizing his impulsiveness, Mu Xuanyin felt a little guilty and regretful.


    He didn''t know how to make Hua Mujiao feel that his previous actions were not because he wanted to ¡­


    "Royal Uncle, you like my mother, right?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao was stunned, and he was stunned.


    Never in his wildest dreams did he expect that Hua Mujiao would ask such a question.


    Did she know?


    "Why do you ask?"


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin smiled.


    After a long time, she finally said, "From the first time I met you, when you saw me, my expression was a bit strange. At the beginning, I thought that because I was extremely similar to my mother, you took me for your mother. But afterwards, every time you looked at me, you would always have that strange expression."


    "It wasn''t until just now that you couldn''t help yourself and took me as your mother. After kissing me, I was able to confirm that you truly took me as my mother, Hua Qingcheng."


    In the Southern Kingdom, every time Hua Mu Jin came into contact with Mu Xuanyin, he could feel a special feeling in his heart.


    She was sure that Mu Xuanyin didn''t have any special feelings for her.


    That was why she was certain that Mu Xuanyin had special feelings for her mother, who was also his blood sister.


    Having his inner emotions exposed, Mu Xuanyin gave a self-deprecating, bitter laugh.


    "That''s right, I loved your mother. Just now, when you poured the tea, she looked exactly like your mother, which was why I couldn''t control myself. To you ¡­"


    "Little girl, I ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao let out a sigh. Regarding the matter of her being kissed by Mu Xuanyin just now, she actually didn''t care that much.


    "First Royal Uncle, let''s just pretend that this never happened. Don''t take it to heart, I don''t blame you. "Then, you rest well first, I''ll be leaving first."


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin turned around and walked out of the tent.


    Mu Xuanyin stood in place for a long time without moving.


    In his heart, he was laughing at himself, and he also felt that he was extremely disgusted since he had just kissed Hua Mujie.


    As soon as Hua Mujiao walked out of the tent, before she could even heave a sigh of relief, she bumped into a firm and warm chest.


    Hua Mujie didn''t need to raise his head to know who he had bumped into.


    She reached out and wrapped her arms around the man''s waist, hugging him tightly.


    "What''s wrong?"


    The gentle caress of a man''s large hands came from his head.


    "It''s nothing. I was just thinking, hurry up and finish the battle and go back. The atmosphere on the battlefield is really not that great."


    Actually, within the camp, Hua Mujiao was very afraid of being kissed by Mu Xuanyin.


    But because she was afraid that Mu Xuanyin would be guilty and blame for this, she did not reveal it.


    "You''ll be able to return very quickly. Trust me."


    "Yes."


    "Enough, both of you, don''t be so bored. Hurry up and find the first prince to discuss important matters. When we return after the war is over, whisper to each other. Look at the soldiers, they are all watching."


    At this point, Shangguan Yi''s voice rang out, and Hua Mujiao released her hold on Bai Zhan Ke''s waist.


    Raising her head, Hua Mujiao stared at Shangguan Yi and said, "It''s only been a few days, and you''re completely fine now?" At that time, I really shouldn''t have given the pills to the military doctor, and told you to go see Hades. "


    She started bickering with Shangguan Yi, the fear in her heart dissipating.


    The more she fought with Shangguan Yi, the more it seemed to her that she was going to spend the rest of her life making love to her.


    "Come on, this general has heard that when you looked at this general, you were crying like you were about to cry. Your sharp mouth, when did it ever become like that? Is it really that difficult for this general to care about this general?"


    Saber mouth tofu heart?


    Hua Mujiao smiled. She didn''t realize that she was such a person.


    Of course, the people he cared about were exceptions.


    "Tch, who said I cry like that? "Let him out and see if I don''t rip his mouth off."


    Hua Mujiao denied, Shangguan Yi just shrugged her shoulders, not intending to fight with her anymore.


    "You just came out of the First Prince''s tent. You look like you''re in a hurry. What happened? It can''t be that the first prince bullied you, right? "


    Being spoken of by Shangguan Yi, Hua Mu Jin felt a little guilty.


    She rolled her eyes at Shangguan Yi and said, "He''s my royal uncle, how could he bully me? Is that paste in your head? I only know how to blindly think of such nonsense. "


    "Okay, okay, okay, I''m not bullying you, okay?"


    Hibiscus vulgaris denied it a little unusual, and Shangguan Yi didn''t intend to investigate it too deeply.


    "Since you haven''t been bullied, then don''t keep the emperor in check. We still have to talk business with the first prince. "If you really feel that you can''t leave your emperor, then come in with us and don''t delay our business here."


    With that, Shangguan Yi walked back into the tent.


    However, Shangguan Yi was injured, and she was not doing well either, so her footsteps had become sluggish.


    Hua Mujiao looked at his back and actually felt that it was a bit funny.


    "Are you really alright?"


    Above his head, Bai Zhan Ke''s voice came.


    Hua Mujiao regained her senses, raised her head and looked at him, nodding. "I''m fine, what can I do for you? Aren''t you going to talk business? Hurry up, I''m not going. "


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned slightly. Abruptly, he grabbed Hua Mu Jin''s hand and pulled her into the tent as well.


    From the look on Hua Mu Jin''s face, Bai Zhan Ke sensed that something was wrong.


    Once again entering the camp, Hua Mu Jin and Mu Xuanyin looked at each other with eyes full of awkwardness.


    Their gazes did not escape the eyes of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "First Prince, I''ll have to trouble you to come here and send us some food and weapons. I''ll thank you here first."


    Shangguan Yi bowed in gratitude towards Mu Xuanyin, but Mu Xuanyi didn''t appreciate his gesture.


    Hua Mu Jin guessed that Mu Xuanli must have known that his own father was Shangguan Yi''s father, and that his father was the one who had stolen Mu Xuanli''s lover. That was why Mu Xuanli felt a sense of hostility towards Shangguan Yi.


    "There''s no need for thanks. I don''t plan on giving these food and weapons to your Huan Yue country for nothing."


    Shangguan Yi was a bit flabbergasted by Mu Xuanli''s words.


    He turned his head to look at Bai Zhan Ke, then looked at Mu Xuanyin, and asked, "First Prince, before that, we agreed that the Huan Yue Country would help the Southern Kingdom take the crime of the disappearance of the Heavenly Light Empire''s crown prince, and the Southern Kingdom would unconditionally give their support during the war between the two countries. Isn''t it a little too unjust for you to go back on your words?"


    Hearing Shangguan Yi''s words, Mu Xuanli glanced at Hua Mujiao out of the corner of his eye, and the corners of his mouth lifted in a disdainful smile.


    He picked up the tea that Hibiscus on the table had poured for him and took a sip.


    "General Shangguan, I''ve already delivered the food and weapons to the Huan Yue country as promised. How can I go back on my word?"


    "What does the Southern Kingdom want?"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke asked, Shangguan Yi''s mouth closed.


    Mu Xuanli looked at Bai Zhan Ke and smiled.


    Then, he said, "Although the Southern Kingdom is small, it is the wealthiest country on the continent. What do you think our Southern Kingdom lacks? Of course, nothing is missing. "


    Nothing?


    Mu Xuanyin had just said that she didn''t plan to give the food and weapons to the Huan Yue country for nothing.


    What did that mean?


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t quite understand.


    "Then your meaning is ¡­"


    Suddenly, Mu Xuanli''s face lit up with an evil merchant''s smile. He stood up, walked up to Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke, and gave them an extremely weird smile.

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    "Don''t worry, Huan Yue, my Southern Kingdom doesn''t care about this small amount of food and weapons." "Since we''ve brought them here, we have no intention of sending them back, but before the Huan Yue Country can accept these provisions and weapons, Royal Father had something he wanted me to say to bring them back to the Huan Yue emperor."


    For some reason, at this time, Hua Mu Jin was glad that Mu Xuanyin was not their enemy.


    From his expression at this moment, Hua Mujiao felt that this person, if he was an enemy, was very dangerous.


    Moreover, it was extremely difficult to deal with.


    "What do you mean?"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Mu Xuanli and asked coldly.


    At this time, Mu Xuanli''s gaze landed on Hua Mu Jin.


    He looked at her for a long time before opening his mouth and saying, "First of all, the reason why the Southern Kingdom supports the Huan Yue Country is all because of little Jin Jin. You must know, she is the precious daughter of our Southern Kingdom."


    When Mu Xuanyin suddenly mentioned him, Hua Mujiao was completely confused.


    Could it be that the reason why the Southern Kingdom supported Huan Yue was because he was a princess of the Southern Kingdom and the daughter of Hua Qingcheng?


    That seems, like, unlikely?


    "And then?"


    Bai Zhan Ke maintained a calm demeanor when faced with Mu Xuanyin''s strange smile, as if he didn''t feel the slightest bit of threat from her.


    Father said that these grains are for the little girl Jin Jin''s dowry. Jing Jin is the only princess of our Southern Kingdom, so even though she has already become your concubine, after this battle, she will have to be carried into the palace by the palanquin. Moreover, Jing Jin must be the queen of your Huan Yue country.


    "Marry, dowry ¡­?"


    Mu Jin was shocked by Mu Xuanyin''s words.


    She had no idea what was going on.


    Why did the food suddenly become her dowry?


    The Emperor of the Southern Kingdom, cough, what was he thinking about?


    "That''s right, little Jin, these grains are your dowry."


    Hua Mu Jin was stunned. She looked at Mu Xuanyin in disbelief and asked, "Great Emperor, are you joking?"


    "Look at This Highness, does it look like he''s joking?"


    Mu Xuanli''s face was filled with seriousness, and there wasn''t the slightest hint of a joke in his words.


    When Hua Mu Jin was still in the Southern Kingdom and had confirmed that she was Hua Qingcheng''s daughter, Mu Xuanyi had sent people to the Huan Yue Country to investigate everything about Hua Mu Jin.


    In the Huan Yue Country, Hua Mu Jin had suffered and suffered a lot.


    The Sovereign King of the Southern Kingdom was someone who doted on his daughter. After hearing about what happened to Hua Mu Jin in Huan Yue, he couldn''t help but get angry.


    The monarch of the Southern Kingdom even wanted to keep Hua Mujiao in the Southern Kingdom, not allowing her to return to Huan Yue.


    However, under the persuasion of the Southern Kingdom''s Crown Prince, Mu Yuze, he endured it in the end.


    "But do you think it''s appropriate to use these grains as a dowry?"


    Flower hibiscus is feeling, use grain as their dowry, is not appropriate.


    However, in her heart, she was deeply moved by Mu Xuanyin''s words.


    If it wasn''t for her good control, she would have been moved to tears long ago.


    "Why not? "This grain is a lifesaver for the Huan Yue Country. Use it as your dowry to show off your noble status as a princess of the Southern Kingdom."


    "Where''s the weapon?"


    Bai Que was very calm about Mu Xuanyin''s conditions.


    Because in his heart, Hua Mujiao had long since been his empress, but because he hadn''t dealt with the empress dowager, he didn''t have the luxury of bestowing upon her the title of empress.


    But letting Hibiscus Blossom become his Queen was something that would happen sooner or later.


    "As for this weapon ¡­"


    As he spoke, Mu Xuanli looked at Hua Mujiao''s stomach, and a smile appeared on his face.


    It seemed as if Bai Zhan was unwilling to let Mu Xuanli stare at Hua Muji''s stomach, so he pulled Hua Mujiao behind him to block the attack.


    "Jing Jin is pregnant. In a few months, she will give birth to the son of Huan Yue. This weapon is for the sake of giving birth to a child in the future."


    "¡­"


    Flowerwood Jin was once again rendered speechless by Mu Xuanyin''s words.


    She really did not know what was going on in the minds of the people of the Southern Kingdom.


    Weapons are the birthright of children?


    "First prince, what you''re saying shouldn''t be the main point that I want."


    All of a sudden, Bai Zhan Hai''s deep eyes narrowed, revealing a hint of danger.


    Mu Xuanli looked at him and smiled.


    "Of course, that is not the point. It is just that I have to be clear about it. The Southern Kingdom''s intention is for the Huan Yue emperor to have his soldiers guard this border, as well as all of the commoners and ministers of the Huan Yue country to know that the food and weapons that the Southern Kingdom is giving to Huan Yue are for the princess of the Southern Kingdom and the concubine of the Huan Yue emperor. That''s why we have the food and weapons supporting us. "


    After listening to Mu Xuanyin''s words, Hua Mujiao instantly understood the meaning behind them.


    In Hua Mujiao''s heart, he was so moved that it could not be described with words.


    The King of the Southern Kingdom, or in other words, his royal grandfather, wanted to make all the soldiers and citizens of the State of Huan Yue feel respect and gratitude towards her.


    In this way, she was like a savior in the hearts of the soldiers and the common people.


    "Great imperial uncle, I ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were somewhat moist.


    She didn''t know what to say to express her feelings.


    Mu Xuanli smiled at her but didn''t say anything.


    "Huan Yue emperor, this should be a good thing for you right? After all, in the future, our Southern Kingdom will be little girl Jin Jin''s backing. If anyone wants to touch her again, they will become enemies with our Southern Kingdom, and you can save a lot of trouble. "


    Mu Xuanli was right, the current Hibiscus Flower was the backer of the entire Southern Kingdom.


    To put it bluntly, she had a tough backing.


    "Shangguan Yi, pass these words to all the vice generals."


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s voice, Shangguan Yi focused and nodded, "Yes, your majesty."


    Before leaving the tent, Shangguan Yi even glanced at Hua Mu Jin and sighed deeply.


    Not only did he sigh in his heart, but Hua Mujiao''s luck was truly good.


    To be able to become the princess of the Southern Kingdom, to be held in the hands of so many stars, this was a blessing that no one could hope for.


    After that, the matter of food and weapons reached the ears of every soldier.


    In the hearts of the soldiers, Hibiscus vulgaris was the goddess who saved them from their suffering.


    Two days later.


    In the big tent.


    "What is the State of Tianzhao plotting? There is still no sign of movement. Could it be that he intends to continue the stalemate like this?"


    The fact that there was no sign of an attack from the State of Heaven made it hard for Shangguan Yi to fathom.


    "Since General Shangguan is so anxious, why didn''t he send envoys to investigate?"


    On the side, Mu Xuanyin, who was not used to seeing Shangguan Yi, flicked a glance at him, her eyes full of disdain.


    Shangguan Yi scoffed coldly and said, "Since the first prince has said so, why don''t we help him to the end and investigate as an emissary?"


    "Why not? However, there are conditions to making this prince an emissary. "


    Shangguan Yi had only been here to return the favor, but she hadn''t expected him to agree directly.


    This surprised Shangguan Yi, but she didn''t expect it either.


    "What condition?"


    Although it was an accident, it would be best if Mu Xuanyin was willing to be the emissary and go to the enemy camps in the State of Heaven.


    After all, if they sent envoys from Huan Yue Country, they might not be able to return.


    But Mu Xuanli was different. His identity was that of the Southern Kingdom''s First Prince. No matter how much the State of Heaven''s Light disliked him, it would not move a single hair on his body.


    "If General Shangguan can go to the swamps to get the Bloody Grass after this battle, I am very honored to be able to serve as an emissary and head to the army camp of the State of Heaven''s Sunlight."


    Miao Jiang swamp area?


    Shangguan Yi had heard of this place before.


    It was said that the swamps of Miao Jiang were called the Gates of Hell. Anyone who went there would not be able to come out alive.


    The reason for that was because that place was truly strange. Furthermore, poisonous gas and ferocious beasts were spreading all over that place.


    Furthermore, in which swamp were countless man-eating crocodiles. These crocodiles could even chew human bones.


    "Mu Xuanyin, is there something wrong with Jin''er''s body?"


    At this point, the warrior who had been sitting on the seat of honor, Bai Zhan Ke, suddenly withdrew his gaze and stared at Mu Xuanyin.


    Mu Xuanli looked at Bai Zhanji, no longer intending to hide anything from him.


    He nodded and said, "That''s right, little girl Jin Jin has cold poison in her body. If we don''t use the cold nature of the Bloody Grass to fight against the poison, then the child in her stomach will continue to absorb the cold poison in her body. I believe I don''t have to say what the consequences will be."


    "What did you say?" She, why is there cold poison in her body? "


    Shangguan Yi suddenly stood up from the chair.


    No wonder he was curious about the Bloody Grass, which was on Hua Mujiao''s body.


    "How long can the medicine on your body sustain for?"


    Bai Zhan''s hands were clenched into fists at Mu Xuanli''s words.


    When he slept with Hua Mujiao, he could always feel her body turn cold. Previously, when he had returned to Huan Yue from the Southern Kingdom, he had asked the imperial physician to check her pulse every few days because he wanted to see what was wrong with her body.


    However, the imperial physician didn''t tell him that Hua Mujiao''s body contained the cold poison.


    "Bloody Grass is a rare herb. After you guys left the Southern Kingdom, I searched all the pharmacies in the entire Southern Kingdom, but they were only able to gather a little. The pills I made can support her for at most one and a half months."


    "If the medicine is stopped after this, her body will not be able to endure the cold poison. Her fetus will also die because of the cold poison in her body."


    Hearing Mu Xuanyin''s words, Shangguan Yi''s heart was filled with remorse.


    If he wasn''t injured, Hua Mujiao wouldn''t have fed him the Bloody Grass pill.


    "You don''t need to say it. After this match is over, this general will ride on horseback to get the Bloody Grass from the swamp. This general will get all the Bloody Grass there."


    Originally, Shangguan Yi hadn''t intended to agree to Mu Xuanyi''s request to become an emissary for Hua Mujiao. After all, he didn''t want her to lose her life in the swamp.


    Available...


    "General Shangguan is indeed bold, Your Highness truly admires him. Since that''s the case, then as an emissary, Your Highness will go to the army camp of the Skylaurel Kingdom and negotiate with them. "

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    At the same time, Bai Zhan Ke secretly made up his mind. Even if he had to pour out all of his resources into Huan Yue, he wouldn''t let anything happen to Hua Mu Jin and the child in his stomach.


    When Hibiscus Blossom learned that Mu Xuanli was going to be an emissary to the army camp of the State of Heaven, she became extremely excited.


    "Royal Uncle, I heard that you''re going to the enemy camp tomorrow, is that true?"


    Inside the camp, Hua Mu Jin blinked her large eyes, as she kept staring at Mu Xuanyin without moving her eyes away.


    Mu Xuanyin was originally well-read, but suddenly, Hua Mujiao rushed in. He originally wanted to ignore her, but from the looks of her adorable appearance, he couldn''t bear to ignore her.


    He raised his eyes and said, "En, what''s wrong?"


    "Haha ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s face revealed a sly smile.


    "That, First Royal Uncle, can you bring me along too?"


    "No way!"


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Mu Xuanyi immediately rejected her idea without the slightest hesitation.


    Seeing that Mu Xuanyin didn''t want to bring her along, Hua Mujiao pouted, as if she felt wronged and wanted to cry.


    "Why can''t I? It''s not like I''m going to give you any trouble. I promise, I''ll only follow you. I definitely won''t run around, okay?"


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly started to act coquettishly, giving Mu Xuan Li goosebumps.


    His body trembled; he really couldn''t stand the coquettish look on Hua Mujiao''s face.


    "Girl, I''m going to the enemy camp, not play. You will be in danger. "If anyone finds out about your identity, even if you''re a princess of the Southern Kingdom, the people of the Heavenly Light Nation will not dare to touch you. If a dog is in a hurry to jump over the wall, it will be very dangerous."


    Mu Xuanli''s worry was not unnecessary.


    Although Hua Mu Jin did have the Southern Kingdom as her backing, she was also afraid that some insidious person would secretly harm her.


    "I know you''re not going to play. I promise I won''t give you any trouble, so believe me. "If I really can''t do it, I''ll disguise myself so that no one will be able to recognize me as a woman."


    "Nonsense, can you change your appearance so easily? Do you know how much damage a disguise can do? A long time will be enough to take a person''s life! "


    Just as Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, Mu Xuanyin''s face darkened as she berated her harshly.


    One could not blame Mu Xuanyin for getting angry, because he was proficient in strange techniques. Among them, he was also quite knowledgeable in the art of disguise.


    However, he was clear that this disguise technique was some sort of strange technique. It was a life-stealing technique.


    "Aiya, what I''m saying is disguise, it''s not like what you''re thinking. Don''t worry, I won''t come in contact with that lousy disguise technique. Royal Uncle, I don''t care. You have to bring me along, or else I''ll get angry. "


    One had to know that in the modern era, makeup was the true art of disguising oneself.


    Hibiscus Blossom had seen many APPs where men and women dressed up as completely different people through makeup.


    Chinese cosmetics is called evil magic.


    "Even if you are angry, I cannot bring you along. Girl, can''t you just let us have some peace of mind? You only know how to mess around in one day. This temper of yours is entirely up to your mother. "


    No matter how flirtatious or threatening Mu Jin was, Mu Xuanyin never let her go, and never planned to bring her there.


    Hua Mujiao truly couldn''t use any tricks to make Mu Xuanyin surrender. In the end, she simply started to sob in front of Mu Xuanyin.


    "Woo, woo ¡­"


    "Crying is useless. Hurry up and go back and rest. Even if you don''t feel sorry for yourself, you should feel sorry for the two children in your stomach."


    Mu Xuanyin knew that Hua Mu Jin was pretending to be crying, so he naturally didn''t show the slightest bit of mercy.


    But in the next second, Hua Mujiao started to cry even more fiercely, and even started to cry.


    "Woo, woo ¡­" Mother, look. Eldest Uncle doesn''t know how to feel heartache for Jin''er, he only knows how to bully Jin''er. Mother, you''re in the sky, did you see that? Jin''er couldn''t bear to be alone like this. She thought to herself, "Finally, I''ve found her family, but the Great Emperor ¡­ he ¡­ he ¡­"


    "Woo, woo ¡­"


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s cries, the corners of Mu Xuanyi''s mouth twitched, and his face was covered in black lines.


    He never thought that this girl would bring him to the enemy camp and bring out her mother.


    "Mother, a few days ago, First Imperial Uncle did something too outrageous to Ah''r. You must have seen it yourself. Mother, tell me, should Jin''e tell that matter to Little Royal Uncle, Grandfather, and Grandmother? "Mother, mother ¡­"


    The more Hua Mu Jin cried, the more she lost her sense of propriety.


    She had even used the matter of Mu Xuanyin kissing her as a threat.


    "Enough, shut up. This Highness can''t take you with me, right?"


    In the end, Mu Xuanyin was still unable to resist Hua Mu Jin''s cries as she surrendered.


    "Yea, I knew it! Eldest Uncle, you are the best, and you love me the most!"


    After Mu Xuanyin released her lips, Hua Mu Jin jumped up in joy.


    This small matter was a complete contrast to how he looked after wiping away his tears.


    "Don''t be too happy too early. Even if I agreed to bring you along, Huan Yue emperor might not agree. You should go and convince Huan Yue emperor first, then your husband, you can be happy again."


    It turned out that Mu Xuanli had let him go because he felt that Bai Zhan Ke definitely wouldn''t agree to Hibiscus Flower''s company.


    Therefore, he reluctantly agreed.


    "I don''t intend to let him know that I''m going to follow you to the enemy camp. Why should I convince him?"


    "¡­"


    Mu Xuanli stared at Hua Mujiao in shock. He never thought that Hua Mujiao would use such a move.


    As for him, he had nothing to say.


    "That imperial uncle, I''ll be following you to the enemy camp as a guard tomorrow. You can''t slip away by yourself, or else I''ll complain to my royal grandfather and grandma."


    Hua Mujiao thought that she also had someone backing her now, so she became excited just thinking about it.


    Furthermore, he had lowered the Mu Xuanyin...


    "Alright, hurry up and rest. It''s almost midnight."


    In the end, Mu Xuanli was left with no choice but to bring the flower hibiscus.


    Of course, he also thought about whether he should tell Bai Zhan Ke that Hua Mujie was going to follow him to the enemy camp. After thinking for a long time, he decided not to say anything.


    If he really did that, this girl would probably hate him for the rest of her life.


    "Alright, then I''ll take my leave first. Great royal uncle, you should rest up as well. Good night. I wish you a good dream."


    After calming down the Mu Xuanyin, Hua Mu Jin''s mood was elated.


    When she returned to the tent, Bai Zhan was already sitting inside.


    He looked at her and asked, "Where did you go?"


    "I didn''t go anywhere. I just went to chat with Eldest Uncle and got him to take a pulse for me. Eldest Uncle said that the two kids are very well and healthy."


    Hua Mujie didn''t know yet, but Bai Qi already knew about her physical condition.


    So, in order to reassure Bai Zhan Ke, she often said that she and the two little fellows were very good.


    "Good, good. It''s getting late. You should go to bed early."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked calm on the surface, but his heart was full of remorse.


    He blamed himself for not protecting Hua Mujiao properly and causing her to be poisoned by the cold poison. Moreover, it even endangered her and the child''s lives.


    "Aren''t you going to sleep?"


    "I''ll think about the strategy a bit more. I''ll sleep soon."


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the strategy map in Hundred Battles'' hands. To be honest, she really couldn''t understand what was drawn on the map. It was extremely complicated.


    "It''s cold now, don''t look too late, it''s really cold."


    Hua Mujie thought that if she could understand the strategy map, she might be able to discuss how to fight with Bai.


    However, she just couldn''t understand.


    No matter how much she researched it, she knew nothing about tactics or formation techniques.


    Bai Zhan looked at the hibiscus flower that had shed its outer garment, and smiled at her lovingly. He put down the strategy map in his hand, walked to the bed, and gently covered the hibiscus flower with a blanket.


    "You like to sleep under blankets. Do you want someone to bring you another blanket?"


    Hua Mu Jin was dishonest when she slept at night. Not only did she like to pull up her blankets, but she also slept in a strange manner.


    "Where?" I was very well-behaved in my sleep. "


    Hua Mujiao also knew that she was in a bad mood. After hearing this, she felt a bit embarrassed, so she could only refute him.


    "Alright, no, go to sleep."


    Hibiscus Blossom didn''t know how long the strategy map had been in Bai Zhan Ke''s hands, but she felt that she had already slept several times by the time Bai Zhan Ke went to bed.


    But before dawn, the white battle kite rose.


    After the war was over, Hua Mujie also got out of bed.


    She rummaged through her luggage and pulled out some clothes that could disguise her, as well as some random things. She disguised herself as a real man.


    The moment she stepped out of the tent, Li Mao, who was standing guard outside, saw an unfamiliar man walk out, and immediately raised her spear.


    "Who are you?"


    "Shh ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao put her finger to her mouth, hinting Li Mao not to speak.


    "It''s me. I changed my makeup. Don''t make a sound, so that no one will notice."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s voice, Li Mao''s eyes widened. He could not believe that this person, who was clearly a man, could actually utter the voice of the Empress.


    "Empress, you ¡­"


    "Hush, I told you not to make a sound, what if someone discovers you later? "Just pretend I''m still sleeping in the tent, do you hear me?"


    Li Mao woodenly nodded his head, and then watched as Hua Mu Jin left.


    When Mu Jin arrived at Mu Xuanyin''s tent, the Mu Xuanyin had just started, and hadn''t even put on her clothes yet.


    Looking at the new face that had walked into his own tent, Mu Xuanyin stared at him for a long time before shaking her head with a helpless smile.


    "Girl, you''ve really changed your face. I almost couldn''t recognize you either."


    Hua Mu Jin raised his eyebrows, his face full of pride.


    "How is it? My makeup skills are much better than the disguise technique you mentioned, right? "


    "Yes, you''re much stronger. You''re the strongest, right?"


    Since Mu Jin was boasting and selling herself, Mu Xuanyin could only cooperate with her.


    When he was done, Mu Xuanyin and Hua Mu Jin left the tent.


    "First prince, this is ¡­"


    Outside the tent, Shangguan Yi, who was waiting outside, didn''t recognize her when she saw the man dressed as Hua Mu Jin.


    "His highness'' secret guard, he rarely walks, General Shangguan, you can''t help but think that it''s natural."

 C184

    Hearing Mu Xuanyin''s words, Shangguan Yi didn''t ask any further.


    After all, Mu Xuanyin was the son of the king. It was normal for her to have a few secret guards.


    In addition, it was quite normal for the hidden guards not to show their faces.


    "First prince, even though you are the first prince of the Southern Kingdom, you are going to the enemy camp as Huan Yue''s messenger. For your safety, I have picked a few men with great skills from the army to follow you."


    Although Mu Xuanli held some animosity towards Shangguan Yi, she still knew her place.


    If something were to happen to the Southern Kingdom''s Prince at the border between the two countries, then the Southern Kingdom would surely blame the Huan Yue Country and the Heavenly Light Nation.


    Therefore, for the sake of Mu Xuanyin''s safety, he still felt that he should choose a few capable people to protect her.


    "There''s no need. If too many people go, it will arouse the suspicions of the State of Heaven. Your Highness and ¡­ As long as my two guards go, there''s no need for others to follow. "


    As he said this, Mu Xuanli glanced at Hua Mu Jin, who was disguised as a man, and shook his head.


    Then, he walked to the horse the soldiers had prepared and jumped onto it.


    The flower hibiscus followed and mounted another horse.


    "Alright, the first prince should hurry back."


    Mu Xuanyin and Hua Mu Jin rode their horses. In less than an hour, they arrived in front of the enemy kingdom''s army camp.


    "Who are you, state your name!"


    The two of them stopped outside the Tian Guang Country''s army camp. The vigilant soldiers looked at them and asked their identity loudly.


    "The Southern Kingdom''s first prince, Mu Xuanyin."


    Hearing Mu Xuanyin''s reply, the soldier on guard turned around and said something to the soldier beside him.


    Then the soldier ran away and came back after a while and said loudly, "General invites His Royal Highness to come in, but before we go in, I would like to ask His Royal Highness to let me search him."


    Search his body?


    At the side of the horse, Hua Mu Jin swallowed her saliva.


    Although she had disguised herself as a man, her body was that of a woman. If she was found by the soldiers, it would be troublesome.


    "What kind of status does Your Highness have? How can it be your turn to search me? As for the First Prince, let him come out, This Highness wants to see him! "


    Mu Xuanyin had also considered Hua Mu Jin so she had no intention of letting the soldiers search her body.


    "The body search is a general''s order. I hope that First Prince will not make things difficult for this lowly person."


    Hearing this, Mu Xuanli sneered.


    "I thought that the Tianzhao Kingdom was amazing. I only came here with two guards and they were already so scared. It seems like even if we don''t fight, we still know the result."


    When the soldiers heard Mu Xuanyin''s sarcasm, they were greatly displeased.


    However, the soldiers had to be wary of his identity and didn''t dare to be disrespectful to him.


    "I wonder why the prince of the Southern Kingdom has come to our army camp?"


    Suddenly, a sonorous and powerful voice entered Hua Mujiao''s ears. She looked towards the source of the voice, and saw a man in silver armor standing mightily in front of them.


    "This prince is honored to be able to receive you personally. However, it can''t be that the First Prince just wants to chat with This Highness outside the military camp, right? "


    This armored man in front of him was the first prince of the State of Heaven, Nangong Yao.


    "First prince, please ¡­"


    Seeing this, Mu Xuanyin glanced at Hua Mu Jin before nodding to her. The two of them dismounted from their horses at the same time and followed Nangong Yao into the army camp.


    Arriving at the main tent of the State of Tianzhao, Mu Xuanli sat on a chair, and Hua Mujiao stood behind him with the demeanor of a guard.


    "I wonder why the first prince is here?"


    Mu Xuanyin took a sip of tea from a nearby soldier calmly, then said, "To be honest, the First Prince said that this time, this prince''s identity is a messenger from Huan Yue Country. I''ve come to negotiate with the First Prince."


    Nangong Yao seemed to have guessed it. After Mu Xuanli said this, he did not feel surprised at all.


    "The two kingdoms have already started fighting, do you think there''s still a need to negotiate with the first prince?"


    Hua Mujiao looked at Nangong Yao, sizing him up from head to toe.


    Although this man''s appearance was not that outstanding, he had a domineering aura to him, as if he was someone who often stayed in the military camp.


    "First Prince, you can''t put it like that. In a battle between two armies, even if there are innumerable casualties, there is still a need to negotiate. Furthermore, after so long, the First Prince has been quietly observing the situation and not making a move.


    Nangong Yao''s face was cold.


    Even if Mu Xuanyin''s words had stabbed into his heart, his face would not have been affected in the slightest.


    "The First Prince, as a citizen of the Southern Kingdom, why does he have to wade in this muddy water and dirty his own body? Isn''t it good to sit back and watch? "


    Actually, Nangong Yao already wanted to attack.


    However, after knowing that the Huan Yue Country had the support of the Southern Kingdom, they didn''t dare to act rashly.


    He was afraid that after his one strike, the Southern Kingdom would also be at war at the border. At that time, if both sides were attacked, the State of Heaven''s Illustrious would be bound to lose without a doubt.


    "While it is good to sit back and watch the battle, one must still be careful. He has been injured by a fierce tiger."


    The two of them chatted for a while, and Hua Mujiao was finally able to understand what they were talking about.


    However, she did not dislike the First Prince of Heaven''s Illuminations. Compared to that good-for-nothing Crown Prince, the First Prince was more suitable to be crowned as the King.


    Suddenly, Nangong Yao asked, "I heard that the Huan Yue Country has tied up our crown prince. Is that true?"


    Mu Xuanli smiled and nodded, "It is indeed true. Right now, His Highness the crown prince of the State of Heaven is still being watched and escorted in the military camp. What, the First Prince wants to get Huan Yue to release the crown prince? "


    Hua Mujiao cast a glance at Mu Xuanyin and saw that from start to finish, he had a smile plastered on his face.


    She suddenly wanted to give him a nickname ¡ª ''Smiling Tiger''. This nickname was extremely suitable for Mu Xuanyin.


    "It is naturally good that Huan Yue could release our Crown Prince, but that cannot be used as a condition for the negotiations. First prince, you should understand what this prince means."


    "Of course."


    Mu Xuanli took another sip of tea before continuing, "To be honest, amongst all the princes of the State of Tianzhao, Your Highness thinks that the First Prince is the most suitable person to be the crown prince. To put it bluntly, the current crown prince of the State of Tianzhao is no different from trash.


    Mu Xuanyin had bluntly said that the Crown Prince of Heaven''s Reflection was a trash. After hearing his words, Hua Mu Jin secretly broke out in a cold sweat.


    One had to know that this was in someone else''s military camp. To directly say that a human country''s crown prince was a piece of trash, wasn''t that equivalent to courting death?


    "The eldest prince praises us. Father naturally has considerations as to who he wants as the crown prince. As long as I can protect the citizens, I will be satisfied. I am not very interested in the battle for the position of crown prince."


    Although Nangong Yao said it like that, Hua Mu Jin could hear the unwillingness in his words.


    This man was patiently enduring.


    "First Prince, right now, there are only you and Your Highness, as well as the guards that we trust the most. Why do you need to hide yourself?"


    Hua Mu Jin had seen through it, and Mu Xuanyin had also seen Nangong Yao''s patience.


    Furthermore, Mu Xuanyin had seen more of Nangong Yao''s gifts than Hua Mujiao. It was because Nangong Yao was showing signs of patience and ambition.


    After a long time, Nangong Yao did not say another word.


    Mu Xuanli met his gaze and both of them stared at each other as if they were blades and swords, both of them probing their own thoughts.


    "Haha ¡­"


    Suddenly, Nangong Yao started to laugh loudly.


    "I heard that not only is the First Prince of Nan Gong well-versed in both martial arts and literature, but he is also skilled in strange techniques. His business skills are also exceptional. It is truly a pity that the First Prince did not become the Crown Prince of Nan Gong." If I were the king of the Southern Kingdom, I would definitely make you the crown prince and expand the territory of the Southern Kingdom. "


    Hearing this, the corners of Mu Xuanli''s mouth curled up into an unreadable smile.


    "Same here. What the First Prince said was exactly what this Prince wanted to say to you."


    "I''m sure that if we were to join hands, this world would definitely be ours."


    Nangong Yao finally revealed his ambition.


    It was not that he was not interested in the throne, but because he was not appreciated by the king of the Heavenly Light Empire. Therefore, he had always been patient and patient.


    "The world? This prince is not interested. If the First Prince wants to, he can join hands with the Emperor of the Huan Yue Country.


    Back then, the Sovereign King of the Southern Kingdom had already established Mu Xuanyin as his Crown Prince. However, because of Mu Xuanyi''s feelings towards his own sister, he had voluntarily relinquished his position as Crown Prince and chose to do business.


    He had never had any interest in the world.


    "What a pity, what a pity. Although Your Highness might be able to get along with the Huan Yue Emperor, we are enemies and will never join hands. "


    Mu Xuanli could be considered as someone who had a good impression of Nangong Yao, which was why Nangong Yao felt that it was such a pity.


    It was a pity that Mu Xuanli could not join hands with him, but a pity that he could not become the Emperor of Nan Gong.


    "That may not be so. Has the First Prince ever thought about who the king of the State of Heaven''s Glory would call the crown prince if the crown prince of the State of Heaven were to die? Furthermore, the First Prince has more than half of the military power in the Kingdom of Tianzhao. If he were to call for war, it should be a piece of cake for him. "


    Hua Mu Jin understood the meaning behind Mu Xuanyin''s words, he was trying to persuade Nangong Yao to go up and fight for the throne.


    "First Prince, This Highness knows what you''re thinking about. In any case, there''s no one else here. If the First Prince is willing to join hands with the Moon Emperor, then the future king of the State of Heaven''s Radiance would definitely be you, First Prince. "


    "Right now, the king of the Skyrise Kingdom is not in the public opinion. You should be clear about this, First Prince. This prince knows that you hold the majority of the military power in the Heavenly Light Empire. If you do not explain yourself in this battle, you will definitely be scolded by the Heavenly Light Empire''s Emperor.


    "Then, if Your Highness says that the Huan Yue emperor will cooperate with you and let the two armies have a peaceful time, would you, First Prince, consider joining hands with the Huan Yue emperor?"


    Mu Xuanli spoke a lot in one go, but the meaning behind his words were as clear as day.

 C185

    Hua Mu Jin listened from the side, and the more he listened, the more he felt that something was amiss.


    Mu Xuanli was from the Southern Kingdom. Although he had been appointed as Huan Yue''s emissary, he still couldn''t speak on behalf of Bai Zhankong and had the full authority to talk with the First Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, Nangong Yao.


    "First prince, can you be the master of the Huan Yue emperor?"


    Mu Xuanli shook his head with a smile.


    "Naturally, it is impossible. However, this prince can arrange for a meeting between the Huan Yue emperor and the First Prince. At that time, whether or not you guys want to join hands will depend on yourselves.


    Hearing Mu Xuanyin''s words, Hua Mu Jin let out a sigh of relief.


    She had thought that Mu Xuanli was prepared to represent all of his powers to join hands with Nangong Yao.


    It scared her.


    "The fastest, when can we meet?"


    Suddenly, Nangong Yao asked.


    His meaning was very clear.


    "Tomorrow night, at the peak of the Southwest Mountain. How about it?"


    "Alright!"


    The two of them reached an agreement just like that.


    Mu Xuanyin looked very happy, but Hua Mu Jin was a little worried.


    The reason why she followed Mu Xuanyin to the enemy camp was because she wanted to see where the enemy camp''s grain was kept. However, even after she left the army camp, she still hadn''t found a chance to slip away on her own.


    "Silly girl, are you still thinking of how to help the Moon Emperor?"


    On the way back, Mu Xuanli looked at Hua Mujiao and jokingly scolded him.


    Hua Mujiao shot him a glance, and impatiently said, "He''s my husband, so I don''t want to help him. Who should I help? Also, why do you have to talk so much to the First Prince? I was worried that you would ally with the First Prince on behalf of the whole force. "


    "This prince wanted to give Nangong Yao some peace of mind. Why would he want to represent your husband? "Girl, this prince has the kindness to help your husband, but you''re actually blaming me for coming down here. You truly have no reward for your kindness."


    Mu Xuanli was someone who recognized his position. Although he was the messenger of the Huan Yue Country, he was still a part of the Nangong family. How could he represent the Huan Yue Emperor?


    The reason why he could be so sure of Nangong Yao''s words was because he wanted to prevent Nangong Yao from feeling relieved. Thus, he decided to meet with the Moon Emperor.


    If the two of them worked together, it would be much easier for Bai Qi to deal with the empress dowager.


    That was because at that time, Nangong Yao would be in the Heavenly Light Empire, restraining the king. He wouldn''t let the king of the Heavenly Light Empire have the chance to attack the Huan Yue Country, nor would he let the king of the Heavenly Light Empire have the chance to join hands with the empress dowager.


    But all of this, Flower Hibiscus didn''t know.


    "Yes, yes, yes, you used such good intentions. I didn''t see through your intentions, Royal Uncle. I was wrong. I apologize to you, okay?"


    "That''s more like it."


    The two of them made a ruckus the whole way back to the barracks. The moment Hua Mujiao dismounted, a pair of eyes from a short distance away stared at her.


    In an instant, Hua Mu Jin felt a little guilty.


    She blinked a few times, calmed herself down, and followed behind Mu Xuanli.


    "Jin''er, come here!"


    The sudden words from Bai Zhan Ke, looking at the man dressed in men''s clothes, left Shangguan Yi dumbfounded.


    He looked around and didn''t see any sign of Hua Mujiao.


    "Where is she?"


    Because Hua Mujiao had followed Mu Xuanyin to the army camp of the Heavenly Light Empire for several hours, after they found out that Hua Mujiao had disappeared, they turned the entire army camp upside down, but couldn''t find any trace of Hua Mujiao.


    Following that, he even ordered Luo Chen and Nan Ge to search outside the military camp. Up till now, the two of them had yet to return.


    Although Bai Zhan Ke had recognized Flower Hibiscus, Flower Hibiscus had no intention of admitting it.


    She stood up straight, still standing behind Mu Xuanyin.


    "I''ll say it again, come here!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s cold and strict voice made Hua Mu Jin shiver.


    She stole a glance at Bai Zhan Ke and realized that his face was terrifyingly dark.


    Helpless, Hua Mu Jin still walked towards Bai Zhan.


    When Shangguan Yi saw Hua Mujiao walk over, his jaw dropped in shock, his eyes wide open. "You, you, you''re actually ¡­"


    "I, I really am, I admire you, I really admire you, but you actually didn''t recognize me. Do you know that your sudden disappearance made it easy for us to find you? All the soldiers in the entire army camp stopped their drills to find you. "


    Shangguan Yi was preaching to Hua Mujiao, but Hua Mujiao listened attentively, not daring to retort.


    After all, she had already felt the wrath of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke walked up and picked up Hua Mujiao.


    He then headed straight for the tent.


    As they were walking out of the tent, Bai Zhan Ke instructed Li Mao, "Go get some hot water."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    Hua Mujie knew that this time, she would not be able to escape this calamity.


    But she didn''t know how Bai Zhan Zhuo would punish her.


    Would he really be willing to hit her?


    Li Mao brought some hot water, and Bai Zhan Ke placed the flower hibiscus on the bed. He picked up a handkerchief, twisted the hot water in it and began to rub it on Hua Mu Jin''s face.


    Although he looked angry, he was still very gentle when he wiped Hua Mujiao''s face.


    "That, I, I was wrong. Next time, I won''t dare ¡­"


    As she looked at the white warrior who gently wiped her face without saying a word, Hua Mujiao''s heart was filled with guilt.


    If Bai Zhan Ke said a few words to her or shouted at her, it would be much better than not saying a word at all.


    "Next time?"


    "No, no, no, there won''t be a next time, I promise!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin raised her hand and swore.


    But Bai Zhan Ke only glanced at her raised hand and didn''t say anything else.


    After a long time, he realized that Hua Mujiao''s face had been wiped clean, revealing her original appearance. He didn''t even open his mouth to say another word.


    Hua Mu Jin felt more and more guilty.


    "Husband, don''t be angry. I really know my wrongs. Please forgive me, okay?"


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke sitting beside her, Hua Mujiao quickly grabbed Bai Zhan Ke''s arm and started to act coquettishly.


    Bai Zhan Ke continued to glance at her before saying, "Lie down on top of me."


    Hua Mujiao was stunned. She had no idea why Bai Zhan Ke would suddenly make her lie down on his body.


    But she did it anyway, to keep the white war from getting too bad.


    She tilted her head to look at Bai Zhan Ke''s face and saw that his face was still as black as the bottom of a pot.


    The next second, Hua Mujiao suddenly felt Bai Zhan Ke''s hand on her butt. Her body trembled as she subconsciously asked, "What are you doing?"


    "I''ll punish you!"


    Hua Mujiao could never have imagined that Bai Zhan Ke would make such a move.


    Because he had actually taken off Hua Mu Jin''s pants, and used his palm''s light and slightly heavier force to hit Hua Mu Jin''s butt ¡­


    Ah ¡­" "Ah ¡­


    After being spanked like this, Hua Mujiao''s face immediately turned red.


    She had never felt so humiliated when she was scolded by the staff. Now, all she felt was that she had lost all her face.


    However, no one saw it.


    But if this were to spread, would she still be able to see anyone?


    "Woo, woo ¡­"


    Thinking this, Hua Mu Jin started to cry quietly.


    When Bai Zhan Ke heard Hua Mu Jin''s crying, he immediately stopped and picked her up.


    Seeing the tears in her eyes, Bai Zhan''s face revealed an expression of heartache.


    "Do you know that if your identity was discovered, those soldiers would attack you even if they were to risk their lives?"


    In his mouth, Bai Zhan Ke was still reprimanding Hibiscus vulgaris.


    But at the same time, he extended his hand to wipe away Hua Mujiao''s tears.


    "I, I don''t know, but even so, you still can''t hit my butt. I''m already so old, and I''m even pregnant. "Woo, woo ¡­"


    The more she spoke, the more she felt wronged.


    Bai Zhan Ke''s heart ached to see her cry.


    "I didn''t hit you with all my might ¡­"


    The anger in Bai Zhan Ke''s heart had vanished as soon as Hua Mujie let out her sobs.


    "It''s true that you did not exert yourself, but it still hurts. As a man, even if you slightly exerted your strength, it would still hurt, okay?"


    Actually, Hibiscus vulgaris did not feel any pain in her butt.


    She cried because she felt wronged.


    This was because she felt that she was already an adult and the wife of a man who beat her up. If word of this got out, she would die of shame.


    Moreover, she felt that if she did not cry, she would not be able to calm herself down by hitting him a few more times.


    Thus, her tears were used to vent her anger.


    "Does it really hurt? I''ll massage it for you. "


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao wanted to ask him if he had done it on purpose.


    Only he would have the ability to say such shameful words in such a serious manner.


    "Who wants you to rub it, just let it hurt. Have you hit it enough? If you haven''t hit it enough, then continue to hit it. In any case, when my son comes out later, I will tell them that when their mother is pregnant with them, she will be hit by their heartless father''s fart."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin turned her head to the side with a snort.


    However, the way she was angry made Bai Zhan Ke feel extremely cute.


    "I will also tell them that when their mothers are pregnant with them, they always do some nonsense."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao did not expect Bai Zhan Ke to actually joke with her.


    This left her speechless.


    "How am I messing around? You''re clearly being unreasonable, hitting my ass, and even saying that I''m messing around. I don''t want to care about you anymore! Get out! I don''t want to see you! Get out!"


    On the surface, Hua Mu Jin appeared to be very angry, but in her heart, she wasn''t angry at all.


    In fact, she was happy, because at least she wasn''t angry with herself.


    "Jin''er, stop messing around!" You ¡­ I really don''t know what to do with you. Do you know how worried I am that you''ve suddenly disappeared? Luo Chen and Nan Ge are still outside the army camp looking for you. "


    Bai Zhan Ke held the flower hibiscus in his arms. He smelled the fragrance coming from her hair, and his worried heart relaxed.

 C186

    When he first discovered that the hibiscus flower had disappeared, Bai Zhan Ke thought that she had just disappeared into thin air and would never be able to return to his side again.


    At that moment, his heart almost stopped beating.


    After he sent Nan Ge and Luo Chen out of the military camp to look for her, he ordered the soldiers in the military camp to search through the entire military camp, but they couldn''t find her.


    In the end, it was Li Mao who couldn''t stand it any longer. He risked his life to report that it was Hua Mujiao who had disguised herself as a man.


    Only then did Bai Zhan guess that she must have followed Mu Xuanli to the army camp of the Heavenly Light Empire.


    Hua Mujiao bit her lips, blinking her large eyes as she looked at Bai Zhan Ke, her small face filled with grievance.


    "I know I was wrong. I will definitely tell you where I go from now on, okay? "Why are you so angry? Weren''t you not angry just now?"


    Looking at Hua Mu Jin, Bai Zhan Ke helplessly shook his head.


    He really didn''t know what to do with this woman in front of him.


    He even had an extremely terrifying thought, and that was to break Hua Mujiao''s legs so that she wouldn''t run around and worry him anymore.


    "I''m not angry. I''m worried about you!"


    No anger?


    When Hua Mujiao saw Bai Zhan Ke''s expression, she knew that he must be angry.


    "Alright, since you''re not angry, then I''m hungry now. Tell someone to get me something to eat, okay?"


    Bai Zhan shook his head helplessly. There really was no other way.


    "You should stay in the tent. Without my order, you are not to go anywhere."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke got up and walked out of the tent.


    Seeing his departing figure, Hua Mujiao knew that she had once again caused him to worry.


    But even if she knew that Bai Zhan would be worried about her, she would still be unable to resist. She wanted to do something to help him.


    She didn''t want to see him so tired.


    "Sorry for the trouble, it''s time to eat."


    Not long after, Shangguan Yi carried the food into the tent.


    He placed the food on the table and sat down.


    "You''re the troublesome one. You must be here to find trouble and scold us, right?"


    Hua Mujie stood up from the bed, walked to the table and sat down.


    She looked at the dishes Shangguan Yi brought over, then picked up her chopsticks and started eating.


    "I say, grandaunt, you''re really quite capable. It''s one thing for you to dress yourself up as a man, but you even went to the enemy kingdom''s military camp with Mu Xuanli. Aren''t you afraid that you won''t come back if you go?"


    Shangguan Yi was admonishing Hua Mujiao, but she could also tell that he was worried about Hua Mujiao.


    "With my royal uncle here, how can we not return? No matter what, the Heavenly Light Empire''s people will not dare to touch the Southern Kingdom''s first prince. "


    Hua Mujiao said so, but when she went to the army camp of the Tian Guang Kingdom, she was worried about this problem.


    To the soldiers of the State of Heaven, they were the princes of the Southern Kingdoms who did not dare to touch them.


    However, if they found out about their identities, in order to win this war, it was extremely possible for them to grab hold of her, a woman from the Huan Yue country''s emperor, and use her to threaten Bai Zhankong.


    "If you say it so lightly, then what if, I really don''t understand, your mind is filled with things that are always done without consideration of the consequences? You don''t know, when he saw you weren''t in the tent, the look of worry on his face was scary and painful. "


    Remembering Bai Zhan Ke''s expression, Shangguan Yi couldn''t help shivering uncontrollably.


    Hua Mujiao raised her eyes to Shangguan Yi, an evil grin on her face.


    "I think you''re feeling sorry for your emperor, right?" "I thought you were worried about me, but it turns out that I was just being sentimental. It''s a shame that you''re still a blood related brother. You only know how to love your little sister after she''s gone."


    Hearing this, Shangguan Yi rolled her eyes at Hua Mu Jin.


    "This general doesn''t even feel like bickering with you anymore." Before doing anything in the future, think about the consequences first. Even if you don''t think for yourself, think for the child in your womb. If anything happens to you, the child will die. You must know that you are the future king of the Huan Yue Country. "


    Shangguan Yi knew that Hua Mujiao was mocking him.


    But he wasn''t angry. As long as she was fine, it was fine.


    "Look, either it''s the Emperor who''s feeling sorry for you, or the Emperor who''s worried about your future. This little sister of mine, does she really have no feeling of existence in your heart?"


    "Eat your food. There''s no stopping your mouth from eating so much."


    Shangguan Yi tapped Hua Mujiao''s head.


    Although she didn''t use too much strength, Hua Mu Jin still pretended to be in pain.


    "Hey, hey, hey, I''m your emperor''s concubine after all, can''t you be more respectful to me?" And you''re looking at my head? What if you''re stupid? "


    "I was foolish to begin with, so how could I knock harder?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao no longer cared about Shangguan Yi, but focused on eating instead.


    No matter what Shangguan Yi said, she didn''t reply.


    "Oh right, you followed Mu Xuanyin to the enemy camp. Have you found anything? Also, what did Mu Xuanyin discuss with him? "


    Shangguan Yi saw that Hibiscus Flower didn''t want to pay any more attention to her, so she didn''t tease her again.


    Then, thinking about the matters between the two countries, he asked the question that he wanted to know about.


    Hua Mu Jin smiled and said, "Do you want to know? "But there is. One hundred silver taels for a question, and I''ll answer it all by myself."


    "Did you go into a hole in the wall?" This general came to the battlefield to do battle, how could he have brought so much silver with him? If you don''t say anything, this general will ask Mu Xuanli. "


    For the first time, Shangguan Yi felt that there was nothing she could do.


    This girl would always be at odds with him, but for some reason ¡­


    The first time they met, the two of them had been rather polite. Now, however, they seemed to be even more enemies as they bickered the moment they met.


    "Go ask him then. He doesn''t have any good feelings for you anyway, so I bet he won''t tell you."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was right, Mu Xuanyin really wouldn''t tell him.


    Originally, Shangguan Yi should have been in the tent.


    But because Mu Xuanyin didn''t like him, she immediately told him to come out. Feeling helpless, he came to Hua Mujiao, wanting to get some information from her.


    Don''t let me help you in the future. Believe me, even if you are being hunted down in front of this general, this general will not help you.


    Shangguan Yi said some harsh words, but didn''t scare Hua Mu Jin.


    This was because she knew that Shangguan Yi was just speaking.


    "Whether you like me or not, you have to remember that you still owe me a life saving favor. When I''m in a bad mood one day, I''ll make you eat dog shit to repay this life saving favor. Hmph!"


    "Hua Mujiao, are you disgusted or not? You''re still eating, yet you can still say such inaudible words."


    Although she knew Hua Mujie was joking, Shangguan Yi still felt disgusted at the thought of talking about sh * t while they were eating.


    "I like it. What can you do about it?"


    Shangguan Yi rolled her eyes at Hua Mujie and stood up.


    "I''m too lazy to bullshit with you. This general still needs to go watch the soldiers train. You, you should just stay in this tent and die from boredom."


    With that, Shangguan Yi walked out of the tent.


    Only then did Hua Mujiao remember that Bai Zhan had ordered her not to leave this tent.


    "Hey, hey, Shangguan Yi, hold on, hold on ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao got up and chased after them. Just as she lifted the curtain of the tent, she saw Luo Chen and Nan Ge, and even Dan Yu, standing guard outside the tent.


    Of course, Li Mao was there as well.


    "What are you all doing here?"


    "In reply to the Empress'' words, the Emperor ordered that your subordinate wait for you and prevent you from taking a step out of the tent."


    Luo Chen looked at Hua Mu Jin and said unhappily.


    His face showed that he was angry.


    The reason why he was so angry, Hua Mu Jin guessed, was probably because she had sent Luo Chen and Nan Ge out of the army camp to look for him.


    "Merely Yu, put those two down for this princess. I don''t believe that I really won''t be able to come out of this tent."


    However, Hua Mu Jin ordered instead, and didn''t let him do anything.


    "Princess, please forgive this subordinate for not obeying your orders."


    "You, you, you want to rebel, don''t you?"


    Hua Mujiao suddenly disappeared this morning. Coincidentally, after Hua Mujiao fell asleep last night, he told Li Mao to take a good look at the princess, but he didn''t expect her to act this way after he had gone to have a good rest.


    Not to mention the worry of the Huan Yue emperor, even he was so angry that he almost killed Li Mao.


    "Princess, you''re tired. You should go back to your tent and rest."


    Since even she was opposing him, Hua Mu Jin was completely aware that this time, she had truly committed a grave mistake.


    "Okay, okay, okay. Can''t I sleep?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin turned around and returned to her tent.


    The night gradually darkened.


    Because the outside of the camp was covered in dust from the Nan Ge''s fall, and because she just stood there to protect him, Hua Mu Jin was unable to take a step outside for a day.


    On the second day, at night.


    Hua Mujiao thought that tonight was the day she would meet Nangong Yao at the peak of the Southwest Mountain, so she began to worry that something might happen to them.


    If Nangong Yao ordered someone to ambush them, wouldn''t that mean ¡­


    "Just Nan Ge and Luo Chen?"


    Hua Mu Jin pushed aside the tent curtain and asked Dan Yu, who was standing outside.


    "Luo Chen is leaving with the emperor. Nan Ge is with the first prince."


    Nan Ge was at Mu Xuanyin''s place?


    "What is he going to do with his Royal Uncle?"


    "This subordinate does not know."


    Logically speaking, Nan Ge and Mu Xuanli should not have interacted much with each other. How could they have been called over?


    "How long has the Emperor been gone?"


    "About an hour."


    Flower hibiscus asked what, just answer what.


    He didn''t say anything else.


    It was only later that Hibiscus Blossom learned that Nan Ge actually had a deep relationship with Mu Xuanli.


    She had completely ignored the fact that Nan Ge was also from the Southern Kingdom.


    After the night passed, the two armies that were originally still holding their ground began to beat their drums.


    Hua Mujiao did not know whether or not the White Battlefield had teamed up with Nangong Yao. In any case, in their eyes, all the soldiers were victims.

 C187

    On this day, Hua Mu Jin''s confinement was finally lifted.


    Hibiscus vulgaris was happy to be able to leave the tent.


    "Little girl, are you interested in following me down to see that useless crown prince?"


    On this day, Mu Xuanli came to the camp and invited Hua Mu Jin to go with him to see the crown prince of the State of Heaven.


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin didn''t want to go, but after thinking about the humiliation she had suffered at the hands of the Crown Prince, the more she became angry.


    And because of the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, there was still a scar on her lower abdomen.


    "Go on, why aren''t you going?"


    Mu Jin followed Mu Xuanyin to a tent at the furthest corner of the army camp. When the tent was opened, the Crown Prince of Heaven''s Illustrious Nation was sitting at his table, eating meat and drinking wine.


    "Isn''t he our hostage? How can he eat so well?"


    That''s right, this crown prince was even better than what Hua Mujiao normally ate.


    "Have you ever thought that this is his last meal?"


    Hua Mujiao looked at Mu Xuanyin in astonishment, frowned and asked, "Great imperial uncle, you ¡­"


    Mu Xuanli nodded his head.


    Hua Mujiao instantly understood why Mu Xuanyin would invite her to visit this good-for-nothing crown prince.


    "Your Highness, have you finished eating?"


    After which, Mu Xuanli walked towards the direction of the crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom.


    Upon seeing that it was Mu Xuanyin, the crown prince of the State of Heaven''s Light glanced at her and decided not to bother about her.


    But just as he was about to lower his head and enjoy the delicacies once again, he saw the Hibiscus Blossom that was following behind Mu Xuanyin. His eyes instantly lit up.


    "Yo, who do I think it is? Isn''t he that useless emperor''s concubine who was stripped naked by this prince and almost became one of my underlings?" "What, This Highness didn''t do anything to you before, but now you''re sending yourself over?"


    Seeing how the crown prince''s mouth was filled with grease, Hua Mu Jin felt a wave of disgust.


    Especially the words that came out of his mouth, it made Hua Mujiao want to directly sew his stinky mouth shut with a needle.


    "Your Highness, do you know your current situation?"


    Hearing the Crown Prince''s words, Mu Xuanyin clenched her fists, and the sound of the wind blowing could be heard from her joints.


    "Situation? "Haha ¡­"


    The Crown Prince of Heaven''s Reflection laughed out loud. He glanced at Mu Xuanli with disdain and said, "Even if I, Your Highness, am in a better situation, do you think he would dare to touch me for nothing? "If he dares to touch me, your highness, Huan Yue will definitely be destroyed by the Heavenly Light Nation. Do you believe me?"


    The Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom had spoken with complete confidence. He had never thought that he would actually be an abandoned chess piece.


    "Is that so? It seemed that the Crown Prince was aware of the situation. Then, Your Highness, do you know why you could be such a big fish today? "


    Upon hearing Mu Xuanyin''s words, the crown prince of the State of Heaven''s will glanced at the few remaining dishes on the table.


    In his heart, he subconsciously felt that his food had been drugged.


    However, this thought only flashed across his mind for an instant.


    If you don''t serve me well, then the soldiers of my Heavenly Light Nation will flatten the borders of Huan Yue Country. "Although this prince is going to lock you up here, this prince has heard your soldiers talk about how our Tian Ji Kingdom has twice the army compared to your Huan Yue Kingdom."


    The crown prince of the Heavenly Light Nation was locked up in this tent, and there were around twenty soldiers guarding outside.


    This was because the Tian Guang Country had sent troops from the southeast and west borders to the north. This was something the soldiers knew, and because they were worried, they had naturally discussed about it in private.


    The crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom had learned about it from the soldiers.


    "That''s right, the Heavenly Light Nation''s army is two times larger than the Huan Yue Country''s."


    "Haha ¡­" Are you scared? This royal father dotes on you the most, and if you tie this prince up, this royal father will naturally save this prince at all costs. Just wait until you lose! "Haha ¡­"


    The Prince of Heaven''s Illuminating Country was laughing maniacally, and the more Hua Mu Jin looked at him, the more he felt disgusted and disgusted.


    For some reason, the wound on his abdomen, which had already healed, suddenly began to ache.


    Flower hibiscus know, this may be the heart of the reason,.


    Therefore, she had to make her lower abdomen not hurt. There was only one way, and that was to beat up this pig-like man in front of her!


    While thinking, Hua Mu Jin walked forward, and before the crown prince could react, she ruthlessly lifted her foot and kicked the crown prince''s crotch area.


    "Ah ¡­"


    "Stupid, stinky woman, you actually dare ¡­ dare ¡­"


    Holding onto his lower body, the crown prince squatted down.


    His face was filled with pain.


    "Motherf * cker, you''re still so arrogant even when you''re about to die? You''re just a piece of trash, yet you''re still the crown prince? You''re really making the State of Heaven lose face." "Damn you, if I don''t return that day''s humiliation to you, I won''t believe in flowers!"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin kicked the Crown Prince who was squatting on the floor.


    "Stupid woman, Your Highness is the Crown Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom. You dare to do this to me, you will definitely, definitely regret it."


    Even after being violently beaten by Hua Mujiao, the Crown Prince still had an inexhaustible face.


    The more he couldn''t finish, the angrier Hua Mujiao became, and the more strength he exerted with his feet.


    "Little girl, that''s enough."


    Just as Hua Mu Jin was having a good time, Mu Xuanyi stepped forward and stopped her.


    "What?" If you keep such a person, you will only bring harm to others. It would be better to just cripple him. "


    Mu Xuanli sighed and shook his head. "This prince is afraid that you will dirty his hands and cripple him. Why would you need to do it?"


    After he finished speaking, Mu Xuanli suddenly shouted again: "Just Yu."


    "Your subordinate is here."


    As soon as Mu Xuanli finished speaking, he appeared in a flash.


    Originally, Hua Mujiao thought that she didn''t follow him, but she didn''t expect that he did.


    "First pick out the tendons in this prince''s hands, then fly off his feet. This prince will slowly torture him, slowly, knowing that he will take his last breath ¡­"


    As he said this, an extremely sinister smile hung on Mu Xuanli''s face.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that Mu Xuanli was his royal uncle, Hua Mu Jin might have peed from his laughter.


    "You, how dare you treat me like this. royal father, royal father will definitely not let you off. You, don''t come over, don''t come over ¡­"


    The Crown Prince didn''t know martial arts, because he had been spoiled by the king ever since he was young. Even if he was knocked down, he would punish the people in the palace, so it was true that the Crown Prince was a piece of trash.


    Because in the Palace of the Skylaurel Kingdom, he had never done anything by himself.


    "Ah ¡­"


    When he broke one of the Prince''s tendons, his miserable screams were as unpleasant as the squeals of a pig.


    Seeing the floor covered in blood, Hua Mujiao felt a little disgusted.


    However, she had no intention of leaving.


    "Oh, that''s right. Just by himself, let''s cut open this princess'' stomach. The deeper the better."


    It had to be known that back then, Hua Mujiao''s lower abdomen had been injured by this good-for-nothing crown prince''s subordinate, and she had nearly lost the child within her.


    If he didn''t avenge her, then it wouldn''t be Mu Jin.


    "Yes, your subordinate understands."


    Just as he finished speaking, he raised the dagger in his hand and made a quick cut on the crown prince''s stomach.


    Because the cut was so deep, you could almost see his intestines.


    "Ah ¡­ No, you, you can''t do this. Right, to me ¡­"


    The smell of blood stung her nose. Hua Mujiao''s stomach instantly turned upside down, and she had the urge to throw up.


    She turned around and ran out of the tent, but in the instant she ran out of the tent, Hua Mu Jin bumped into a person.


    She didn''t have time to look up to see who it was. She just ran to the side and retched.


    Behind her, a big hand suddenly moved along her back. Hua Mu Jin felt that she had improved a lot.


    When she turned around, she saw the blank face of the white warrior.


    "Finished?"


    "Yes."


    "Oh yeah, I seem to have bumped into someone just now, could it be that I bumped into you again?"


    Although she had run into someone, Hua Mujin felt that it wasn''t a battle of attrition.


    That was because she did not smell a scent that belonged solely to the man she had bumped into.


    "No. Are you better? "


    "Yeah, much better."


    Although she no longer had the urge to vomit, Hua Mu Jin didn''t plan to enter the tent again. Because of the smell of blood, it was extremely unpleasant to her.


    "Royal brother, royal brother, save, save me ¡­"


    But at this moment, Hua Mujiao heard a cry for help from within the tent, as if it was the last cry for help from the Prince of Heaven''s Illustrious Country.


    Royal brother?


    This good-for-nothing crown prince, why would he suddenly call for his royal brother to save him?


    Out of curiosity, Hua Mu Jin walked out of the tent, lifted a corner of the curtain, and looked inside.


    At this moment, she discovered that there was actually one more person in the tent.


    When she saw the side of that person''s face, Hua Mujiao was so shocked that she couldn''t speak.


    She put down the curtain, looked at Bai Zhan, and asked: "He, the First Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom, why is he here?"


    Nangong Yao had actually come alone to the enemy''s camp. Moreover, he was wearing the uniform of our soldiers. This made Hua Mu Jin feel indignant.


    "He''s here to get to know the Crown Prince personally."


    "Huh?"


    Hearing Bai Zhan Ke''s reply, Hua Mujiao was even more shocked.


    Aren''t they brothers? How could this be ¡­


    Just as Hua Mu Jin was confused, Nangong Yao''s voice came from inside the tent.


    "Save you? Why should I save you? When you and your mother bullied my mother''s wife in the palace, did you make her cry out for help? When you placed the mouse inside my mufei''s clothes and sewed up all her clothes, did you have her cry for help? "


    "Did you ask her to cry for help when you pushed her into the pond? Did you ever let her cry for help when you locked her in a red-hot barrel? When you pierced her pulse with silver needles one by one, did you give her a chance to call for help? "


    "Ah?" Come, speak. Tell your royal brother, have you ever had a chance to let her cry for help? Eh? "Yes or no, I''m asking if you have any!"


    Nangong Yao''s voice revealed not only anger, but also helplessness and sorrow.

 C188

    Hua Mujiao never thought that this so called Crown Prince of the State of Heaven would actually be such a crazy person.


    Pushing a pond was nothing, but from Nangong Yao''s mouth, with the burning hot metal barrel and the silver needles stabbing his meridians, could this crown prince really do such a thing that was worse than an animal?


    If it was anyone else who treated the person she cared about this way, she would probably lose control and directly sentence that person to death. Even if it was Ling Chi, he might not be able to vent her anger.


    "Bastard."


    While thinking, Hua Mujie cursed in a low voice.


    On the other side, Bai Zhan Ke looked at her empathetic expression, and his expression turned a little darker.


    "It''s getting late. Let''s go back."


    Hua Mujiao did not intend to keep watching. She nodded and returned to the camp with Bai Zhan.


    The next day, the news of the crown prince''s tragic death in the army camp of the Huan Yue Kingdom spread to everyone''s ears, including the soldiers of the enemy kingdom.


    "General, this general believes that the Crown Prince deserves to die. We don''t need to start a war just for him. It''s not worth it for our soldiers."


    "Vice General, what are you saying? The fact that the Huan Yue Country has harmed my country''s crown prince is a clear provocation, and clearly means that they look down on our soldiers. If we don''t attack, then wouldn''t that mean we''re being looked down upon by the enemy? "


    Within the great tent of the Sunshine Kingdom, the various deputy commanders and generals were quarreling.


    Even though they were arguing enthusiastically, Nangong Yao who was in the main seat only rubbed his forehead, not saying a word.


    "Don''t you know what kind of person the crown prince is? "Countless innocent lives have been lost to his hands. Why should we attack before we have even formulated a strategy for him? Aren''t we just sending our soldiers to their deaths for nothing!"


    "That is true, but even if he is unforgivable, he is still the crown prince of our Tian Guang Kingdom, the future ruler of our kingdom. Even if we do not rashly attack, will the emperor be like a cicada when he learns of this?"


    "Yeah, we''ll be at war sooner or later anyway. Why not make use of this time to let the people of Huan Yue know that we, Tian Guang Kingdom, are not that easy to mess with?"


    "¡­"


    The ruckus grew increasingly intense, but from their words, one could tell that no one felt anger and regret for the crown prince. Most of them simply felt that they couldn''t let the Huan Yue country look down on them.


    However, this crown prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom had not left a good impression on anyone.


    "Shut up!"


    At this time, Nangong Yao opened his mouth.


    After he finished speaking, everyone who was quarreling shut their mouths.


    "Vice General, send someone to deliver this message back to the palace. Wait for the emperor''s order."


    Nangong Yao did not call the king of the Heavenly Light Nation his father. Just by calling him ''Your Majesty'', one could tell how much he hated him.


    Seven days later, the Emperor''s decree arrived at the army camp. The majority of the decree was about Nangong Yao being dissatisfied, calling him trash, and the decree at the end of the decree was to immediately attack the Huan Yue country and take its head.


    The next day, the long-lasting conflict between the two armies was broken. The Tian Guang Kingdom launched an attack first, and the two countries went to war ¡­


    Smoke rose up from the battlefield, along with shouts and cries of battle.


    Hua Mujiao was clear that this was a battle that had been decided upon between Bai Zhanji and the First Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom. Only they knew who had won and who had lost.


    However, for some reason, her heart felt uncomfortable.


    On the beacon platform, Hua Mujiao stared at the two armies battling in the distance, her brows furrowed. Just looking at the corpses on the ground was enough to make one''s heart clench.


    "Just take the guqin."


    He could not understand why Hua Mujiao would ask him to get the zither at this time, but he did not ask. He only received the order to turn around and get the zither.


    "Empress, this war is unavoidable."


    To the side, Nan Ge suddenly opened his mouth.


    Hua Mujie understood the meaning behind his words. She pursed her lips and shook her head helplessly.


    "It is unavoidable, but these soldiers and soldiers who were kept in the dark should not have died like this. "If the real battle was not a conspiracy of the two generals, it would be worth the death, but this ¡­"


    Following that, Hua Mu Jin didn''t continue.


    "Your subordinate understands what Your Highness is thinking, but even so, the soldiers of Huan Yue are willing to enter the battlefield."


    Willing?


    Flower hibiscus did not agree with Nan Ge.


    Most of these soldiers had family and friends. If they died, how sad would their family and friends be?


    "The troops led by Master and General Shangguan are all the trusted aides of Master and General Shangguan. They know the inside information."


    Suddenly, Nan Ge spoke again.


    Hua Mujiao looked at him in shock, completely unable to react.


    No wonder she felt it was strange. Why did the Huan Yue Country send over a hundred thousand soldiers, while the Bai Zhan Ke and Shangguan Yi only brought forty thousand soldiers and horses? So it was actually ¡­


    Thinking this, Hua Mu Jin''s heart ached, and his eyes became moist.


    How much loyalty and courage must a person have to be to unhesitatingly obey orders and die?


    She could not, she thought, die for anyone but White War.


    Hua Mujiao gazed at the battlefield. It was unknown if she was seeing things, or if she was feeling too much. In her eyes, it was as if she was seeing the figure of Li Mao, who had been standing guard outside her tent day and night.


    "Nan Ge, that soldier, is, is that Li Mao?"


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t dare to be sure, and asked Nan Ge with an extremely low voice.


    Nan followed her gaze and narrowed her eyes.


    "Yes."


    Tears rolled down his face.


    Hua Mujiao definitely looked at the soldier that was knocked to the ground. A sharp sword had been stabbed into his heart by one of the enemy kingdom''s soldiers. Following that, his head was chopped off by one of the enemy kingdom''s soldiers ¡­


    In Hua Mu Jin''s mind, she recalled the scene of Li Mao being unconvinced by her, as well as the many scenes of her fight with him.


    "Princess, the zither is here."


    At this time, Dan Yu walked up and handed the zither to Hua Mujiao. He glanced at her face out of the corner of his eyes and saw two streams of tears. His heart ached inexplicably.


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao sat down. She placed Qin Ping on her lap and stroked the strings with her slender fingers. Tears dripped onto the strings, emitting a weak sound.


    Afterwards, she strummed the zither, and the sound emitted from the zither was sonorous and forceful. The grand and imposing zither actually resounded throughout the entire battlefield like a war drum.


    "Empress ¡­"


    "Princess ¡­"


    Nan Ge and Dan Yu spoke at the same time. They didn''t know why Hua Mu Jin would suddenly start playing the zither, but they were worried that if they were to focus all of their inner strength on their fingertips, it would definitely harm their hands.


    Hua Mujiao seemed to not have heard the voices of the two. She closed her eyes and only thought about transmitting the zither music to the ears of all the soldiers.


    What''s more, she didn''t even know what tune she was playing. She only knew that she was going to cheer for the soldiers.


    The death of the soldiers in the Heavenly Light Nation''s battlefield did not affect her mood at all.


    However, when she saw the soldiers of the Huan Yue fall one by one, her heart felt as if it had been grabbed by something and she felt extremely uncomfortable.


    Especially when she saw Li Mao fall, her heart was filled with grief.


    The soldiers who''d fallen were all the familiar faces she''d seen in the past month.


    On the battlefield, the sound of a zither could suddenly be heard. Although it was covered up by the shouts of battle, it had more or less reached the ears of the soldiers.


    And the music of the hibiscus flowers, like the trumpets of war, impassioned the hearts of the soldiers.


    They also knew who the zither music came from.


    Because the flower hibiscus gave them, once touched the zither.


    "This girl, she really does make people worry."


    Shangguan Yi, who was in the middle of battle, laughed and reprimanded her after hearing the zither music of Hibiscus vulgaris.


    Although it was reprimanding him, deep in his heart, he felt as if someone had put on armor. The passionate music of the zither made him even more determined to win.


    "Have you all heard?" "This is the victory song that the Empress has given us. We will defeat the enemy, and when we return, this general and the Empress will heavily reward us!"


    All of a sudden, Shangguan Yi shouted out loud to support his soldiers. His voice reached their ears, and it stirred their hearts.


    On the chariot, Bai Zhan Ke listened to the music of the hibiscus flower and turned his head to look at the tower.


    His brows slightly knit, and his pair of deep black eyes were filled with worry.


    Even though he was worried about Hua Mujiao, he clearly understood that he could not leave right now. Even if he did not fight against the enemy general, his existence was still an essential part of the battlefield.


    With him in charge, they would be truly cheering for the warriors. The soldiers would also feel that with the emperor around, they would lose.


    Hua Mujiao played the zither for two whole hours, but the battle on the battlefield still did not stop.


    Her fingertips were red and then purple, and now the strings were full of the blood that had flowed from them.


    "Empress, you can''t play anymore."


    Nan Ge''s heart ached as he looked at this flower and hibiscus.


    He wanted to step forward and stop them, but because he was a subordinate, he didn''t dare to.


    "Princess, that''s enough. Please stop."


    By the side, Dan Yu also looked at her bleeding fingertips and frowned.


    Unfortunately, the words of these two people didn''t have the slightest effect on Hua Mu Jin.


    Nan Ge couldn''t bear it any longer. He looked at the white battle cry on the war chariot in the distance, not knowing what to do.


    Dan Yu gritted his teeth, his gaze moved away from Hua Mu Jin''s bleeding fingertip, then he walked up and stood behind Hua Mu Jin. He suddenly raised his hand, and struck the back of Hua Mu Jin''s head with a palm.


    Just this one palm strike had caused Hua Mu Jin to faint, and the zither music had also abruptly stopped.


    "What are you doing?"


    Nan Ge looked at Dan Yu vigilantly as he questioned him.


    He glanced at him and picked up Hua Mu Jin who was unconscious on his body, then opened his mouth and said softly: "What? Could it be that I have to allow the princess to continue playing the zither until her hands are crippled? "


    With that, he walked towards the stairs of the tower.


    Nan Ge understood Yu''s intentions, but his actions were inappropriate.


    "Then you should be much lighter. You should not injure the Empress, and you should also want the prince in her womb."

 C189

    When he finished, Nan Ge suddenly felt that there was something wrong with his words. He wanted to explain, but was interrupted.


    "Wounded the prince? Commander Nan, you should know the seriousness of my actions. Master and servant of the Southern Kingdom are different from those of the Huan Yue Country. Masters are always the priority, so even if we go against Master''s wishes, we still have to help Master to make it better. "


    With that, he paused for a moment before continuing, "Also, even if it was because of this palm, causing the fetus in the princess'' womb to disappear, I would definitely stop the princess from playing the zither. So, you should be worried if the princess'' hands are crippled, not if the baby in the princess'' womb is injured."


    With that, he did not stay any longer and walked down the tower.


    Nan Ge watched as Dan Yu walked down from the tower with Hua Mu Jin in his arms. The corner of his mouth pulled into a bitter smile as he followed her.


    Didn''t he want to make Hua Mu Jin stop earlier? Just from what he said, he understood, because he was originally from the Southern Kingdom, but because ¡­


    That was why he was able to leave the Southern Kingdom, and then be captured and brought back to the Life Pavilion before leaving. He was saved by Bai Zhan; he became Shi Hao''s personal bodyguard.


    The birth of Hibiscus vulgaris stopped abruptly. This had an impact on the soldiers of the Huan Yue Country.


    After hearing that the zither music had stopped, Bai Zhan Ke, who had been sitting atop the war chariot, relaxed.


    The corner of his mouth raised slightly and his jet black eyes looked at Nangong Yao who was sitting on the war horse. The two of them looked at each other for a moment before they seemed to understand something. At almost the same time, the two of them rose into the air and began exchanging blows.


    When Hibiscus vulgaris woke up again, it was already evening.


    The high-pitched voices of the officers and officers of the military camp were slightly noisy.


    When she opened her eyes, she saw the white warrior sitting on the edge of the bed.


    "Is it over?"


    she asked.


    Bai Zhanzheng nodded and helped her up to sit up.


    "Yes, it''s over."


    Hearing the voices of the soldiers outside the camp, Hua Mu Jin knew that this so-called ''trade'' war was Huan Yue''s victory.


    "Soldiers ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao didn''t know how to ask, but she knew that this was a last resort. She didn''t have the qualifications to reprimand him for his mannerism, instead, she felt that because of the deal he had made with the First Prince of the Heavenly Light Nation, Nangong Yao, the death and injury of the soldiers of the Huan Yue Kingdom would be reduced by as much as possible.


    "Later on, don''t touch the zither anymore!"


    Bai Zhan Ke placed Hua Mu Jin''s tightly bandaged hand into his own, his words containing an order to Hua Mu Jin.


    Hua Mujie glanced at his fingers, which were tied up, and bitterly smiled.


    "In the past, I relied on these hands to make a living. If you don''t let me touch the zither, you will never be able to hear the sound of my zither again."


    Hua Mujie knew very well that this time, she had done something stupid, and in her heart, Bai Zhan Ke was definitely angry.


    But she did not know why he was not angry with her.


    "You only need me to listen."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujiao was speechless at the domineering nature of the battle.


    However, she happily accepted the proposal.


    "Listening to how lively it is outside, are the soldiers celebrating their victory?"


    "Yes."


    Bai Zhan Ke only responded with a sound, then he picked up the medicine bowl beside him, took a spoon and began to feed the flower wood hibiscus.


    Hua Mujiao had just taken a sip, and the bitter taste of the medicine in her mouth made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She raised her eyes to look at the white crows, then turned her head, about to spit out the medicine in her mouth.


    However, just as she opened her mouth to vomit, Bai Zhan Ke put down his spoon and grabbed her jaw, forcing her to swallow the medicine.


    "Cough, cough, bitter, so bitter ¡­"


    Hibiscus vulgaris was never afraid of anything in its life, but it was afraid of drinking Chinese medicine.


    When she was young, because she was sick all year round, in order to recuperate, the nanny at home introduced her to a famous doctor from a Chinese medicine family.


    "No matter how bitter, I still have to drink."


    Bai Zhanzheng seemed to have no intentions of showing mercy to her, his tone was both unyielding and forceful.


    Hua Mu Jin pursed his lips, his face full of grievance.


    She seemed to sense his anger in his tone and expression, as if to say: No matter how bitter this medicine is, you found it yourself. You have to drink it even if you don''t want to.


    "I know, but don''t you know to find me some preserves? Let me drink the medicine with the preserves in my mouth. At the very least, it won''t be that bitter. It''ll still taste sweet in my mouth, but it won''t taste like bitter medicine at all. "


    "If you don''t touch the zither, you won''t know how to drink medicine."


    "¡­"


    Sure enough, Bai Zhan Ke was angry.


    The reason why she didn''t show it on her face was probably because Hua Mujiao''s finger was injured, so she was afraid that it wouldn''t affect her. That was why she held herself back and didn''t show it on her face.


    "You don''t love me, do you?"


    Hua Mujiao glared angrily at Bai Zhan Ke and asked resolutely.


    Bai Zhan Ke frowned but did not reply.


    "I knew it, you definitely don''t love me anymore. Otherwise, how could you not find me some candied fruits even though you knew that I hate drinking medicine? You''re clearly in love with me and you don''t love me anymore, that''s why ¡­ Woo ¡­ "Howl ¡­"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin started to cry. She even used her hands to cover her face.


    Even without guessing, Bai Zhan Ke knew that this woman was pretending to be crying.


    And yet, he just couldn''t bear to see her cry.


    "There''s no preserves in the barracks."


    Bai Zhan Ke couldn''t help but to say. He looked at the hibiscus flower that was covering his face, then looked at the medicine bowl in his hand, and sighed lightly.


    "Take your hand away, I''ll feed you medicine."


    Hua Mujiao slightly opened the gap between her fingers to see what Bai Zhan Ke was trying to do, but then she saw Bai Zhan Ke actually hold the medicine bowl in his hands and gulp down most of the medicine in the bowl in one gulp.


    Surprised, she took her hand away. Just as she opened her mouth to ask him what he wanted to do, Bai Zhan Ke held the back of her head and fed her all the medicine in his mouth to her.


    After feeding the medicine, Bai Zhan Ke let go of Hua Mu Jin, and then he drank the rest of the medicine in the bowl. Before Hua Mu Jin could recover, he went up and fed the medicine to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Cough, cough, cough ¡­"


    Hibiscus fragrans was choked by the bitter taste of the medicine, coughing for a long time.


    "You, you, you, Bai Zhan Ke, why are you so hateful? People say that the medicine has 30% poison, but I''m still carrying a child. What if this medicine is harmful to the child? I''ll see what you do then."


    These words came from Hua Mujie, who was randomly trying to find the wrong person for Bai Zhan Ke.


    However, what she said made sense.


    "The medicinal formula that Mu Xuanli wrote, there won''t be any problems."


    "¡­"


    Hibiscus vulgaris could not understand why Bai Zhan believes in Mu Xuanli so much.


    It couldn''t be because she was Mu Xuanli''s niece, and before that, Bai Zhanke and Mu Xuanli must have known each other.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, let me ask you, how did you and Mu Xuanli get to know each other? Are you familiar with each other? "


    "Not familiar."


    Bai Zhan answered very quickly, but did not answer her previous question.


    "You haven''t finished answering my question. You and Mu Xuanyin are ¡­"


    "Shameless, is this the name of Mu Xuanyin?" You little girl, call me Royal Uncle, does Royal Uncle know? "


    Hua Mujiao was about to inquire further about Bai Zhan when the curtain of the tent opened. Mu Xuanli looked at Hua Mujiao, who was sitting on the bed, and rolled his eyes at her.


    Seeing Mu Xuanyin come in, Hua Mu Jin stuck out her tongue and laughed embarrassedly.


    "Eldest Uncle, why have you come?"


    "How can This Highness not come? "Little girl, you just don''t want to live anymore. You know that your body is weak, and you are even carrying a child, so you have to use all of the inner force in your body to touch the zither. If you did not stop her earlier, don''t even mention those hands of yours, your life might have ended as well."


    Mu Xuanyin''s words were serious, but Hua Mu Jin didn''t agree with it.


    He was only playing the zither. How could he possibly take his life?


    "Huan Yue emperor, General Shangguan came looking for you, saying that he has something important to discuss with you."


    Hearing these words, Bai Zhan Ke stood up. He looked at Hua Mujiao and said, "Rest well. We will be back in a while."


    "Oh!" Hua Mujie said ''oh'' before Bai Zhan walked out of the tent.


    "Stupid girl, do you know what you''re doing? "You don''t have any Qi in your body, and you still dare to focus your Qi on your zither? Do you not want to live?"


    Mu Xuanyin stepped forward and fiercely knocked on Hua Mu Jin''s forehead.


    Hua Mujiao felt pain and wanted to rub it, but found that her hand was wrapped so tightly that not even a bit of her flesh could be seen. She could only pout in grievance.


    "Is it as serious as you say? I used to play the zither for hours a day. "


    Hua Mujiao was from the Music Academy, and she also majored in zither music, so naturally, she played quite a few zither.


    However, she didn''t know that using inner force to touch the zither was different from playing the zither happily.


    "Not serious? Do you think that the cold poison in your body is suppressed by something? Is it just me, your highness, who gave you the medicine? I''ve seen silly women, but I''ve never seen such a silly girl like you. "


    When the battle started today, Mu Xuanyin had not gone to the battlefield, nor had she stayed in the military camp. The reason for that was because he had other things to attend to.


    Otherwise, he would have kept staring at the girl in front of him, otherwise she would have acted recklessly.


    "You, you can''t be saying that the cold poison in my body was suppressed because of my inner force, right?"


    "What do you think?"


    Hua Mu Jin was startled by Mu Xuanyin''s words. She panicked a little and asked: "Then you''ve given me a pulse, have you noticed anything wrong with your child?"


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin had started to panic, Mu Xuanyin rolled her eyes and said, "I''m glad that you''re alright. However, if you were to continue acting recklessly, I''m afraid you wouldn''t be so fortunate. "


    Hearing these words, Hua Mu Jin let out a long sigh of relief.


    Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Oh right, when did you get to know Bai Zhan Ke? How did you know him? Why do I feel like the two of you are very familiar with each other?


    Seeing the curious look on Hua Mujiao''s face, the corners of Mu Xuanli''s mouth curled up into a wry smile as he shook his head and sighed.


    "Your majesty and your husband aren''t that familiar. It''s just that when we were in the Heavenly Light Nation, they were both protons. However, as a proton, the meaning of my life is different from that of your husband, the Moon King. "

 C190

    Mu Xuanyin saying ''your husband'' in such a manner made Hua Mu Jin feel slightly embarrassed.


    But the truth was, Bai Zhan Ke was indeed her husband, and even though she was embarrassed, Hua Mujiao didn''t say anything.


    "Why is it different? Back then, was the State of Heaven''s Illumination really that powerful? Why would every country send protons over there? "


    Hua Mujie knew that White War Grag had once been a proton in the State of Heaven, but why did she become a proton? And why did she have to become a proton? Hua Mujie never asked White War Grag because she didn''t want to reveal the scars.


    "This is a long story, but Your Highness can tell you about it."


    As he said that, Mu Xuanli patted his sleeves, found a stool to sit on by the bed, and sat down.


    Then, he continued, "Back then, the Heavenly Light Empire was very powerful, and planted spies in all the kingdoms, so it wasn''t really a big deal. But the problem is, the monarchs of the Heavenly Light Empire always treated the people like ants, and those spies listened to the monarchs of the Heavenly Light Empire and spread poison in all the major cities of the nations, causing the citizens to lose their lives."


    Mu Xuanyin paused for a moment as she spoke, her brows slightly knitted.


    "Those poisons are special poisons. Without the antidote for the king of the Heavenly Light Empire, the citizens can only wait for their deaths. In order to stop the Emperor from massacring the citizens, the various countries had joined forces to negotiate with the king of the State of Heaven''s Radiance. In the end, they sent a prince from their country to the State of Heaven as a proton. "


    With a prince in hand, of course the other nations would not easily join hands and start a war against the Heavenly Light Empire. As for Your Highness, I requested that the Heavenly Light Nation be the proton, while your husband was forcibly sent there because the Queen of the Huan Yue Kingdom disliked him.


    After listening to Mu Xuanyin''s explanation, Hua Mujiao''s heart ached for Bai Zhan Ke ten thousand times.


    She knew that it must have been the empress dowager who had sent Bai Zhan Ke to the Kingdom of Tianzhao for the sake of the protons. Hua Mujiao really hated the empress dowager to the point that her teeth itched.


    "Oh right, let me tell you something else, your highness. When your husband was in the Heavenly Sunlight Kingdom as a proton, because he was ordered by the empress at that time, he was naturally bullied and humiliated by the royal family. In the Heavenly Sunlight Nation, he was tortured quite a bit."


    Even without Mu Xuanyin saying anything, Hua Mu Jin had already guessed it.


    That so-called Crown Prince of the Heavenly Light Empire, he must have bullied Bai Zhan Ke quite a few times. Thinking of this, Hua Mujiao suddenly felt that it was too easy for that Nangong Yao to beat him to death.


    If she knew all of this, she would have made that so-called Crown Prince of the State of Heaven wish she was dead ¡­


    "So, you met him in the State of Heaven?"


    "You can say that, but at that time, in order to not cause trouble for the Southern Kingdom, no matter how much he was bullied, I did not help him. I only gave him some medicine after he was bullied."


    Mu Xuanli spoke indifferently, looking at Hua Mujiao, as if he was afraid that this woman in front of him would blame him if he didn''t help her.


    "Being able to give him medicine can already be considered to be a righteous act. I believe I will remember this favor."


    Hua Mu Jin understood Mu Xuanyin''s intentions. If it was her, she would have done the same thing to avoid causing trouble for her country.


    Therefore, she didn''t have the qualifications to blame Mu Xuanyin.


    "Tch, what do you mean by ungrateful? In the beginning, that cold-faced husband of yours didn''t appreciate your kindness at all. He was afraid that I would poison him in the midst of his wounds, and that he wouldn''t be able to do anything at all."


    "¡­"


    Mu Jin didn''t know how to respond to Mu Xuanyin''s words, but based on Bai Zhan Ke''s personality, it seemed that this was something that he could do.


    "Then how did he accept it?"


    "Of course, it was this prince''s sincerity that moved him."


    Mu Xuanli''s face revealed a hint of pride as he spoke.


    But in truth, that was not the case.


    Bai Zhan Ke had rejected Mu Xuanyin''s medicine not only because he was afraid of the poison in the medicine, but also because he was afraid that Mu Xuanyin would be implicated in his plan.


    But later on, Mu Xuanyin heard about the matter of Bai Zhan and his mother from who knows where, and made a deal with Mu Xuanli.


    "Yes, yes, yes, you are the strongest. How can you not deal with the First Prince of the Southern Kingdom? But no matter what, I still have to thank you. Otherwise, I might not be able to meet him."


    In his heart, Hibiscus vulgaris was still very grateful to Mu Xuanyin.


    "Yo, yo, yo, you still want to thank This Highness on behalf of your husband? "This married daughter of mine is indeed like the water that has been poured out; she belongs to someone else."


    Mu Xuanyin''s words were a little sour, but Hua Mu Jin ignored him and playfully stuck out her tongue.


    "Alright, you rest first. Remember to not touch the water for these few days. You have to get someone to change the medicine every day. If you feel any discomfort, send someone to inform this prince that this prince will not leave this place for the time being."


    "Mm, alright. Thank you, Great Emperor."


    Initially, Mu Xuanli had made a deal with Bai Zhan Ke to ask for Hua Cheng''s whereabouts, but because they were in the Heavenly Light Empire, Mu Xuanli didn''t give him a portrait. He only said that Hua Qingcheng was born with a peerless beauty, and if there was a girl that you thought was peerless, someone would send a message to him.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke had no concept of a woman''s appearance.


    Therefore, Bai Zhan Ke had failed to trust Mu Xuanyin after this incident.


    After the conversation with Mu Xuanyin, Hua Mujiao''s heart ached for Bai Zhan Ke. The more she thought about it, the more she felt wronged for Bai Zhan.


    "White battle kite, how about I change my nickname to you? It''s always white war kite, I feel like I''m not close enough, tell me, how do you want me to call you?"


    Deep into the night, when Bai Zhan Ke came back, Hua Mu Jin was like a obedient kitten, clinging onto Bai Zhan Ke''s body.


    Hearing this, Bai Zhan knitted his eyebrows, looking at Hua Mu Jin with a weird look on his face.


    After a long while, he opened his mouth and said, "Up to you."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujie was definitely not satisfied with this answer, so she rubbed Bai Zhan Ke''s chest and started counting the nicknames she could think of for Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Xiaobai?" Battle? Station? "Crack?"


    Hua Mujie had counted countless so-called nicknames, but he only saw the corners of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth twitching. Obviously, Bai Zhan Ke didn''t like the nicknames she had said.


    "Or could it be that you like me to be like Nangong Qianhua and call you Big Brother Zhan? "Or is it, my brother?"


    The darker his face became, the more Hua Mujie wanted to tease him.


    That ''Big Bro Zhan'', called Big Bro Qi. Hua Mujie herself felt goosebumps all over her body.


    "Husband."


    "Huh?"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke said one word, and that completely stunned Hua Mujiao as she stared at him.


    "Just call for my husband."


    "¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless.


    However, she didn''t find the title of ''husband'' bad.


    The problem, however, was that she wanted him to scream a little more.


    "Yeah, it''s good, but it''s a bit too popular. I mean, it''s a bit too popular."


    As she said this, Hua Mujiao thought for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up. "How about this, in the future, when there''s no one else around, I''ll switch to your husband. What do you think?"


    She didn''t know when her husband had been addressed as Hua Mujiao, but she did know that in this foreign world, there definitely wasn''t such a name.


    Bai Zhan Ke was puzzled and asked: "Hubby? What do you mean? "


    Hua Mujiao smiled, and replied with an extremely ambiguous smile: "This husband, he means the same thing, just his words are different. This is our world, how about calling him ''husband''? Do you like it?"


    Upon hearing her husband''s explanation, Bai Zhan Ke nodded in satisfaction. "En, alright."


    "Right, will we still fight this battle? When are we going back? "


    This war of agreements was over, but Hua Mujiao couldn''t be sure. This was the end, if there were other wars of agreements, then it would be hard to say.


    "In a few days, we''ll wait for news from Nangong Yao."


    "News?" "What ¡­"


    Just as Hua Mujiao wanted to continue asking about the news regarding Nangong Yao, a soldier''s voice suddenly came from outside the tent.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty and Empress, this servant has something to report."


    Right now, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke could still be considered to be fully dressed. Hua Mu Jin didn''t pursue the matter and only loudly said, "What is it? Come in and report to me."


    Kneeling on the ground, he said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Empress, this servant has caught two suspicious people hundreds of miles away from the military camp. Those two said they came to find Empress, that they were Empress''s servants and guards, and this servant did not dare to carelessly do anything to them, so this servant rushed back to report to the Empress."


    Servant girls and guards?


    Hua Mujiao instantly thought of Yan Hua and Green Bamboo, her face filled with happiness.


    She wanted to get out of bed, but she forgot about the wound on her finger. When her hands subconsciously reached for the edge of the bed, the piercing pain made her expression turn extremely ugly.


    "You clearly know that you are injured, yet you are still so careless. It is sufficient as long as you get someone to bring them here. What are you getting so agitated for?"


    Bai Zhan Ke also guessed that the two suspicious people were Yan Hua and Green Bamboo. But he didn''t care, he only cared if Hua Mujiao''s fingers hurt.


    "You''re right. Erm, go and bring those two to me."


    "Yes."


    The reason why the soldiers didn''t capture Green Bamboo and Yan Hua and bring them into the barracks was because they were afraid that they were enemy spies. If they casually brought them in, it might bring them disaster, so they sent someone to report.


    When the green bamboo and Yan Hua were brought into the tent, the green bamboo instantly kneeled on the ground, looking at Hua Mu Jin''s tears.


    "Empress, this servant, this servant, has finally found you."


    Seeing Green Bamboo kneeling on the ground, Hua Mujiao wanted to help her up, but she was stopped.


    "Enough. What are you crying for? Quickly get up. Have you recovered from the injuries on your body?"


    Green Bamboo stood up, wiped away his tears and nodded.


    "Yes, this servant is fine. Empress, there is no need to worry. Empress, what happened to your hand?"

 C191

    At this time, Green Bamboo noticed that Hua Mujiao''s hands were tightly bound, and her eyes became moist again. She wanted to go up, but she couldn''t. She had no choice but to stay where she was and look at her worriedly.


    Hua Mujiao lowered her head and looked at her hands, revealing a smile. "It''s fine. I just hurt myself playing the zither. I''ll be fine in a few days. As long as you''re fine, it''s fine."


    Being concerned about Hibiscus vulgaris, Green Bamboo was very happy.


    She knew that her status was low, it was a great honor for her master to think so highly of her.


    "Right, the two of you haven''t even returned to the imperial palace, and you''ve already found your way to this border?"


    Before leaving the Imperial City, Hua Mujiao had heard from Dan Yu that Yan Hua had come to report and rush back to the Imperial Palace. She thought that they would return to the Imperial Palace first, but she never expected that they would actually find their way here.


    However, after returning to the Imperial City, I heard the citizens discussing the matter of Huan Huan, cough, the personal conquest of the Emperor. This subordinate originally thought that the princess was still in the Imperial Palace and had originally planned to return to the Imperial Palace, but just happened to receive news saying that you had chased the Emperor to the border, so the bamboo refused to return to the Imperial Palace. No matter what, I had to come to the border to look for you.


    Yan Hua explained in detail, but Hua Mu Jin''s attention was not on his words, but rather ¡­


    Hua Mujiao carefully looked at the two of them, feeling that something was wrong. After observing for a long time, the corner of her mouth rose, as if she had noticed something.


    "Since I''ve already found him, I might as well. I think that I should be tired after travelling for the next few days. Let''s go and rest first."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao loudly shouted, "Men, arrange them."


    Soon after, a soldier walked in and received Hua Mujie''s orders.


    "Then this servant will take my leave first. I''ll come again tomorrow morning to serve the Empress."


    "Go, go."


    After expelling Yan Hua and the green bamboo, Hua Mu Jin''s face still had the same smile.


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t understand why she smiled, and asked, "When are you so happy?"


    Hua Mujiao arched an eyebrow, looking at Bai Zhan and asked, "Can''t you tell that these two people have already developed a secret relationship with each other over the past few days?"


    How could Bai Zhan Ke not see it? It was just that he didn''t understand why Hua Mujiao was so happy because of the relationship between the guards and the palace maid.


    "This is a good thing. When we get back, I''ll give Feng Guang a wedding. But before that, I''ll have to make fun of him."


    Green bamboo and Yan Hua obviously had their secrets in front of Hua Mujiao.


    It seemed that they were afraid that Hua Mujie would know about their mutual love relationship, so they were able to keep a certain distance from each other just now. They were probably afraid that Hua Mujie would find out, and disapprove, or they were out of order.


    But what kind of person is hibiscus flower? Not only did she see this, but she was also not one of those people who had different feelings for each other. Since she was one of them, it meant that she was a relative of theirs.


    "As long as you''re happy."


    If she agreed to fight for free, Hua Mujie would be even more happy.


    On the morning of the next day, the green bamboo really did come early to serve the flower hibiscus, even though it was waiting for the white battle to finish and leave.


    "Empress, this servant has heard from General Shangguan that your hand cannot be touched by water. As for washing up, let this servant handle it. You just need to sit down."


    Hibiscus had let the green bamboo dress her clothes, and sat at the table to let her comb her hair into a bun.


    "Mm. Alright."


    "Also, I have prepared breakfast. I will bring it over in a bit." "Empress Dowager Wu has anything that she would like to eat. Tell this servant to cook as much as I can."


    It wasn''t because the green bamboo cooking wasn''t good, but because there were too few ingredients in the army camp, so she couldn''t guarantee that Hua Mujiao didn''t have those ingredients when she wanted to eat.


    "No problem, just some random stuff will do. But isn''t there a cook in the barracks? "Why do you have to cook for yourself?"


    There were no women in the military camp. Even the cooks were men.


    "Those things were all cooked in a big pot, so they definitely don''t suit your taste. Although you shouldn''t be picky in the army camp, you still have some things to make up for the wounds on your hands. General Shangguan also agreed to have this servant prepare your meal."


    In the heart of the green bamboo, Hibiscus vulgaris was a noble and noble plant, so she felt that even in the military camp, the food used by her master should not be the same as that eaten by soldiers.


    Moreover, she cared a lot about Hua Mu Jin''s injured hand, so she naturally wanted to do it herself when it came to food.


    "Whatever, just watch."


    Since Shangguan Yi had agreed, there was nothing more that could be said about Flower Hibiscus.


    "Oh, right. In the past few days, you''ve been with Yan Hua. Did he protect you or take care of you?"


    Thinking about how the two of them could keep a distance from each other, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but want to tease the green bamboo.


    "Ah?" Yes, yes, why did the Empress suddenly ask this? "


    The hand of the green bamboo that was combing Hua Mu Jin''s hair trembled, and the expression on its face froze. It took a while for it to come to its senses, and it combed Hua Mu Jin''s hair.


    Turning her head, Hua Mu Jin looked at the green bamboo with a weird expression, and asked with raised eyebrows, "Really? But why is it that when I saw you two last night, I felt like there was some sort of gap between us that made me unwilling to stand together?


    Hua Mu Jin''s expression was a bit serious, this made Green Bamboo Forest''s heart thump, it felt like Hua Mu Jin wanted to hold Yan Hua accountable.


    "No, no, Yan Hua, that''s not it. How could Imperial Guard Yan bully this servant? All along the way, Imperial Guard Yan took good care of this servant. If it wasn''t for Imperial Guard Yan, this servant probably wouldn''t have been able to see you."


    Green Bamboo was wholeheartedly speaking on Yan Hua''s behalf. Hua Mujiao really wanted to laugh when she saw this.


    "Really? Did he really not bully you? Or did he threaten you and forbid you from telling me? Green Bamboo, you are my person. If he really bullies you, you tell me, I will not let him off lightly, do you understand? "


    Since it was just teasing, Hua Mujiao wanted to tease them to the end and see how that girl, Green Bamboo, would speak up for Yan Hua.


    "No, really no. Empress, Yan Hua is a good person. Your servant is injured, but he has always taken care of your servant. Empress, don''t punish him. He''s really good."


    Green Bamboo looked anxious. This was the sign that she was extremely fond of Yan Hua.


    The reason why she was so anxious was because she was afraid that Hua Mujiao would punish Yan Hua. However, she didn''t know that Hua Mujiao was trying to trick her into doing so.


    "Oh? Stay close to him? Is that true? "


    "It''s true, it''s true! Yan Hua, he ¡­"


    Suddenly, seeing the serious expression on Hua Mujiao''s face turn into a sly smile, Green Bamboo understood immediately that she had been tricked by her master.


    "Empress, you are toying with this servant."


    Green Bamboo stomped her foot, her face red as a monkey''s butt.


    Hua Mu Jin could no longer hold back his laughter.


    "Yo, yo, yo, Yan Hua, how could you call her so intimately? You look so anxious, afraid that I will punish him. Come, tell me, didn''t you have a good impression of Luo Chen before? Why did you suddenly change your feelings and have a secret relationship with Yan Hua? "Hmm?"


    Flower wood hibiscus suddenly mentioned dust, this made green bamboo blush even more.


    She wished that she could find a hole to hide in.


    "Empress, this servant, this servant will fight Vice Commander Luo, but, but ¡­"


    After hesitating for a long time, Green Bamboo could not say anything.


    Seeing how embarrassed she was, Hua Mu Jin didn''t continue to tease her, but according to Green Bamboo, every time Yan Hua changed the medicine after Green Bamboo was injured, he would change it for Green Bamboo. This was an ancient saying that men and women shouldn''t be too intimate with each other, so the two of them naturally took advantage of each other.


    After noon, Hibiscus had a nap after a meal. When she got up, she went to look for Bai Zhan Ke.


    Meanwhile, Bai Zhan Ke and Shangguan Yi were discussing important matters in the tent.


    "Do you really believe in the First Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom? If he fails, then wouldn''t the soldiers who died in the agreement would have lost their lives in vain? "


    Shangguan Yi''s brow furrowed as she looked at Bai Zhan Ke.


    It wasn''t that he didn''t trust the White Battlefield, it was just that he didn''t trust the First Prince of the Heavenly Light Nation, Nangong Yao.


    "Since he can say it, then he can be sure of it."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s face was calm, without the slightest trace of anxiety.


    "The Huan Yue emperor is right. Since he took this matter to make a deal, he is naturally completely confident. Although the Heavenly Light Empire had lost the war, the officials of the State of Heaven''s Reflection would most likely feel that the strong forces of the Huan Yue Country were not to be trifled with. Thus, it is only natural for us to withdraw our troops. "


    Although Mu Xuanli agreed with Bai Zhan''s words, what he said was the truth.


    But after all, he was from the Southern Kingdom, and Shangguan Yi didn''t trust him that much.


    "With the Southern Kingdom''s weapons and provisions, the Huan Yue Country''s forces are naturally strong and strong, but if that Nangong Yao really plans to usurp the throne, it will not be an easy matter. Moreover, he lost the war, so even if he murdered the king of the Heavenly Light Empire, the throne would not necessarily fall into his hands."


    It turned out that the deal he made with Nangong Yao was for him to personally beat the crown prince to death, and he had to retreat. No matter what methods he used to convince the king of the State of Heaven''s Light, that was his problem.


    Nangong Yao was afraid that Bai Zhan Ke wouldn''t trust him, so he told Bai Zhan Ke that he had already planned to usurp the throne. He also told Bai Zhan Ke that the personal eunuch beside the king of the State of Heaven''s Glory was him.


    And that eunuch, following his orders, would add some poison to the king''s meals every day. It was a poison that the imperial physicians could not detect in the southern borders.


    Because he had made a deal with Bai Zhan Ke, he had to make the eunuchs use more poison tactics, and try to make it so that even if the king of the State of Heaven didn''t die, he wouldn''t be able to deal with the affairs of the court.


    "Why does Your Highness sound like someone is jealous of Your Highness when I hear General Shangguan''s words?" Could it be that General Shangguan feels that there is some unspeakable secret between Your Highness and the First Prince of the Skylaurel Kingdom? "


    Mu Xuanli didn''t like Shangguan Yi, so naturally he was unhappy about what he had said.

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    To others, the phrase ''there are provisions and weapons of the Southern Kingdom'' was actually nothing, but Mu Xuanyin had intended to misinterpret Shangguan Yi''s words in order to pick a fight with him.


    If you don''t like someone from the start, then it would be hard to change your mind.


    Furthermore, Mu Xuanyin''s love for Hua Qingcheng had far surpassed that of her siblings. Since Shangguan Yi''s father had kidnapped Hua Qingcheng and caused her to die without even knowing where her corpse was, he naturally hated Shangguan Yi''s father to the bone.


    Even Shangguan Yi felt the same way.


    This was because in the Southern Kingdom, there was only one wife, and Shangguan Yi''s father was in love with Hua Qingcheng when he had a wife.


    "First prince, you know that this general doesn''t mean that!"


    Shangguan Yi didn''t intend to remove the loathing in Mu Xuanyin''s heart, so naturally she didn''t intend to curry favor with him on purpose.


    Therefore, Shangguan Yi''s tone was cold.


    "Is that so? Then why did Your Highness recognize it? Could it be that there''s something wrong with this prince''s ears? "


    "¡­"


    With Mu Xuanli''s blatant provocation, Shangguan Yi was left speechless.


    In the end, he decided not to say anything.


    Of course, even if Mu Xuanli didn''t say anything, he and Bai Zhan Ke were still discussing this matter in private.


    For the next few days, there was no more fighting.


    According to Bai Zhanjiao''s words, they were waiting for news from Nangong Yao. And on this day, Nangong Yao had actually secretly sent someone over to let Bai Zhanjiao have a secret meeting with him.


    On a mountain on the border between the two countries, Chu Feng and Nangong Yao met in secret.


    "Huan Yue emperor, I was careless on this matter. I was originally here to trade with you, but ¡­"


    Under the night sky, Nangong Yao''s face was full of guilt.


    "What the First Prince means is that we still have to wait for some time?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s expression was calm, and no one could tell what he was thinking. It gave off an unfathomable feeling.


    Nangong Yao nodded his head and said, "It should have been settled in ten days. Although the Emperor is paralyzed and cannot move or speak, because the third prince wants to fight for the throne, he will have to wait for me to eliminate him before he can sign a good relationship agreement with you, Huan Yue."


    Nangong Yao had actually already planned to kill the king of the Heavenly Light Empire. He did not have any feelings for this so-called father.


    When he was born, it was because before the Emperor of the State of Tianzhao ascended to the throne, he had gotten drunk and favored a servant girl before he had him.


    When Nangong Yao''s mother was pregnant with him, she was imprisoned in the woodshed all day. It was only when he was born that she was able to marry him.


    But even though he was born with a son, the king of the Heavenly Light Empire, because of his lowly status as the mother of his concubines, had never given them a good look.


    Afterwards, as the heir to the throne of the king of the State of Tianzhao, he was often despised. Not only was he bullied by his brothers, even the position of crown prince was given to the second prince, who was born only later on.


    Moreover, his mother was bullied by the crown prince, which made him want to usurp the throne.


    "Is the First Prince absolutely confident this time?"


    Even though the agreement between the two parties was not completed according to the schedule set, Bai Zhanhuan seemed to have expected it and his expression was very indifferent.


    "Of course I''m absolutely confident!"


    Nangong Yao answered firmly. From his eyes, it could be seen how much he had made up his mind to eliminate his so-called little brother.


    "However, this is not the only reason I''ve come to see you."


    "What else is there?"


    Bai Zhan Ke raised his eyes to look at Nangong Yao, his expression was the same as before.


    "Does the Huan Yue emperor know that there is a spy in your military camp?"


    Nangong Yao had a sharp look in his eyes. He investigated Bai Zhan Ke''s expression, as if he wanted to find something from Bai Zhan Ke''s expression, but in the end, he was disappointed.


    Because from beginning to end, his expression was the same.


    "Naturally, it was cleared before."


    Suddenly, Nangong Yao sighed and shook his head.


    He turned around and looked at the light at the foot of the mountain.


    "When your country''s General Shangguan was surrounded, it was the Emperor who put the information out. Originally, I thought that the person planted by the Emperor was killed by you. But yesterday, I received a secret letter. Emperor Huan Yue, guess who sent this letter?"


    Nangong Yao''s mysteriousness caused Bai Zhan to furrow his brows in displeasure.


    After he searched through his mind, he said, "Nangong Liu-Li?"


    Nangong Yao suddenly turned his head and looked at the white battle cry in surprise. He never expected that the white battle cry would actually guess correctly.


    Indeed, it was a letter sent by my so-called aunt. She said in the letter that there were a few of her trusted aides in the army camp of the Huan Yue Country, and if I wanted to win this war, I had to work with her. She would have her people secretly report the news to me, but the prerequisite is that I have to kill you!


    What Nangong Yao had said was not a lie.


    Bai Zhan Ke naturally knew that the empress dowager could do such a thing. Her goal was clear: let him die at the border, and then let Bai Ling Yu ascend to the throne. From then on, the entire Huan Yue Country was under her control.


    "And?"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s expression remained unchanged. He only said two words.


    Seeing his indifferent look, Nangong Yao felt somewhat defeated.


    When he was in the State of Heaven''s Illumination, he remembered that he had been as cold as well, and it had been the same for everyone.


    Now that he was the ruler of a nation, he felt even colder than before.


    Tomorrow, I will follow what she said in her letter and contact her people. After that, I will send someone to inform you which ones are her people. At that time, you will eliminate her people and prevent the matter of you working together from entering her ears.


    Nangong Yao did not hide anything. He knew that if the empress dowager''s people knew that there was someone in the army camp, they would definitely exterminate them. Thus, he did not need to conceal his thoughts.


    Even if it was hidden, Bai Zhan Ke would definitely be able to see through it.


    "Then I shall await news from the First Prince."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke turned and disappeared into the darkness.


    Nangong Yao originally did not finish his words, but seeing that Bai Zhan Qi did not intend to continue chatting with him, he gave up.


    In the tent, Hua Mu Jin and the green bamboo were chatting, looking very discordant.


    "Empress, you shouldn''t have come to a military camp filled with men. Look, not only is your hand injured, but your body also looks much thinner. You''re even carrying a little prince. What if the little prince has something good to do?"


    Green Bamboo had been in the army camp for several days. For some reason, she would repeat these words to Hua Mu Jin every day.


    "Alright, look at me. Where did you lose weight? You clearly have gained a lot of weight, alright? Look at your stomach, it''s almost unable to hide it anymore. "


    Hua Mujie looked at her slightly bulging lower abdomen, her eyes filled with love.


    Green Bamboo helplessly shook her head.


    If it was any other woman who was pregnant, she would definitely not be like you, that''s all. When I was injured before, I chatted a lot with the Lady Boss in the inn, and the Lady Boss said that if a woman is pregnant, her stomach would be obvious after three months. But look at you now, it''s already three months old.


    Green Bamboo''s worry wasn''t unreasonable.


    Strictly speaking, Hua Mu Jin was carrying twins, so her belly should be slightly bigger than an ordinary girl''s. However, this belly of hers had already been there for three months, so it wasn''t obvious at all.


    It looked like he had just eaten two more bowls of rice.


    The corner of Hua Mu Jin''s mouth twitched, feeling a bit helpless.


    "Don''t worry about it. It will definitely be fine. Right, what time is it now? The emperor should be returning to his tent soon, right? "


    "Isn''t it almost time? How about this servant go out and take a look? "


    He didn''t know what else he was busy with these past few days, except that he would return to the camp at night to rest with Hua Mujie, and he could barely see her during the day.


    "No need, I''m probably busy. It''s getting late, you should go and rest first. "


    Green Bamboo wanted to say something, but when she opened her mouth and saw Hua Mujie''s expression darken, she didn''t say anything.


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    However, just as the bamboo turned around and took two steps, it seemed to suddenly remember something and turned around to walk back.


    She took out a scented pouch from her chest and handed it to Hua Mujiao, saying, "That''s right, Empress. This is the brocade handkerchief that you had embroidered for the Emperor earlier, and this servant has always carried it with me.


    A brocade handkerchief?


    Hua Mujiao took the scented pouch and opened it with great difficulty. Inside was indeed a square embroidered handkerchief. This handkerchief was a token of love that she had embroidered just now to give to Bai Zhan Ke.


    However, she remembered ¡­


    "I remember. Didn''t I tell you to burn it? How did you manage to keep it? "


    "This is Empress''s needle, stitched into countless fingers, how can this servant bear to burn it?" Moreover, Empress Dowager, you were angry before, but now it''s different. Empress, you and the Emperor, you love each other dearly. "


    Seeing the brocade handkerchief wrapped around her hand, Hua Mujie''s heart was filled with gratitude for the green bamboo.


    It was unknown how much effort she had put into this brocade handkerchief in order to embroider it so beautifully.


    "Thank you, Green Bamboo."


    "What did the Empress say? This is what a servant should do." This servant shall take her leave first. If there''s anything else, esteemed wangfei, please call this servant over. "


    After the green bamboo left, Hua Mujie looked at the brocade handkerchief for a long time.


    It was only after midnight that Bai Zhan Ke returned to the camp, and Hua Mujiao had already gone to bed.


    "I''m thirsty. Pour me a cup of water."


    Actually, Hibiscus vulgaris wasn''t thirsty, but she had asked Bai Zhan Ke to pour water for her, naturally, for a reason.


    However, what she had in mind was completely different from what Bai Zhan had done.


    Hua Mujiao frowned as she looked at Bai Zhan Ke.


    Then, she looked at the brocade handkerchief that was quietly lying on the table and asked, "Hubby, don''t you see the brocade handkerchief on the table?"

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    Bai Zhan Ke was not a meticulous person. Even though it was Hua Mu Jin who asked him to help pour the water, and he saw the brocade handkerchief on the table, he didn''t find it strange.


    "Do you want to wipe your mouth?"


    "¡­"


    The words of Bai Zhan Ke rendered Hua Mujiao completely speechless.


    She rolled her eyes at him, displeasure written all over her face.


    "Wipe your mouth. Why don''t you ask me if I want to wipe my ass?"


    Seeing that Hibiscus was angry, Bai Zhan Ke tilted his head and looked at the brocade handkerchief on the table. He then walked over and took the brocade handkerchief into his hands. After looking at it carefully, he realized that there was a bamboo embroidered on the brocade handkerchief.


    "You embroidered it?" he asked.


    Hearing that, a smile appeared on Hua Mu Jin''s face again, and she nodded: "Can you tell? Like it or not, this is my first novel, specially embroidered for you. "


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, a smile emerged on Bai Zhan''s face.


    He nodded and picked up the handkerchief and smelled it. The faint fragrance of the handkerchief was something that Bai Zhan Ke liked.


    "I like them. Whatever you embroider, I like them all."


    Since she liked him, naturally, Hua Mu Jin was overjoyed to the point of being unable to say anything.


    She sat up, got out of bed, and walked over to Bai Zhan Ke. "If you like it, then this is our token of love. As long as the brocade handkerchief is here, then you are my man, you have to keep it well, do you hear me?"


    Looking at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke held the brocade handkerchief tightly.


    He stretched out his hand to caress Hua Mu Jin''s hair, the smile still on his face. "I will definitely keep it well, always bring it with me."


    In an instant, Hibiscus vulgaris''s face turned red.


    She sometimes felt that Bai Zhan Ke was just a piece of wood, not only did he not understand the situation, he was also pretending to be stupid.


    But sometimes, he could say something that would strike deep into her heart, making her blush and palpitate. If she didn''t know, she might even think that he was an expert in picking up girls.


    However, who would have known that he was a natural fool?


    "That''s what you said. If this brocade handkerchief is gone, then I''m not done with you." "Let''s go to bed."


    After speaking, Hua Mujiao took Bai Zhan''s hand and walked towards the bed.


    As for the matter of drinking water, of course, she had said it to draw the attention of Bai Zhan to the brocade handkerchief on the table, but she wasn''t really thirsty.


    The next day, evening.


    For some reason, Hua Mujiao always felt that the days after the battle were exceptionally quick.


    And today, she hadn''t done anything yet, so it was already evening.


    "Commander Nan, Single Guard. On the orders of the Vice General, this humble servant has come to deliver pastries to the Empress."


    At this moment, a soldier was standing outside the tent with a plate of food in his hand. He looked extremely afraid of Nan Ge and Dan Yu, and his body was trembling.


    He flicked a glance at the soldiers and looked at the pastries on the plate, then took out a silver needle and inserted it into each one of the pastries.


    He saw that nothing was out of the ordinary so he said: "Go in."


    The soldier lifted up his plate and opened the tent''s curtain. Just as he opened the tent, his fingertips brushed the plate, and a crystalline drop fell onto the pastries.


    "Empress, on the orders of the Vice General, this one has come to deliver you some pastries."


    "Cake?"


    Beside the table, Hua Mujie was holding a book and was enjoying herself. When she saw the soldiers enter, she put the book away and placed it on the table.


    "I didn''t say I wanted pastries, so why would the Vice General send you here?"


    After being asked by Hua Mujiao, the soldier''s gaze shifted before he replied, "This, this, this little one is not clear. This little one is just following the command of the Vice General to deliver these pastries to the Empress."


    The soldier''s evasive look did not escape Hua Mu Jin''s eyes.


    She suddenly remembered that last night, when she had said that there were people of the Empress Dowager''s people in this military camp, she had immediately understood.


    Moreover, she remembered that after Green Bamboo had entered the army camp, whether it was her meal or whatever snacks she wanted, Green Bamboo was responsible for everything. At this time, Green Bamboo was preparing dinner for her in the kitchen.


    "Oh, is that so? Then put it on the table. I''ll use it after reading the book."


    Receiving the order, the soldier placed the plate on the table, then stole a few glances at Hua Mujiao, but didn''t intend to leave immediately.


    "What? Is there something else?"


    Hua Mujiao shot a glance at the soldiers from the corner of her eyes, and the corners of her lips curled up into a smile.


    "No, it''s fine, I''ll take my leave."


    After the soldiers left, Hua Mu Jin looked at the pastries on the table, and the corner of her mouth curled up into a sneer.


    "Dan Yu, come in for a moment."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s summons, he simply lifted the curtain and walked in, respectfully standing in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    "What orders does the princess have?"


    "Take a look. Is there something wrong with the pastries?"


    Obviously, he understood the meaning behind Hua Mujiao''s words. Although he had checked it with silver needles when the soldier brought it in, he would still obey if Hua Mujiao asked him to examine it again.


    Then, Dan Yu took out another silver needle and inserted it into one of the pastries. When the silver needle was pulled out, the part of the cake that was embedded with the silver needle had turned black and purple.


    "Princess, this pastry is poisonous."


    He wrinkled his brows, feeling guilty in his heart.


    "I guess it''s poisonous. Just follow the soldier who just sent me the pastries and see who he meets. Don''t alert him. If there''s anything, report back to me in time."


    "Yes."


    Her Majesty''s goal was to fight for nothing.


    But in the empress dowager''s heart, the flower, hibiscus, would always be a thorn in her chest. If she didn''t peel off this thorn, it would be difficult for her to feel comfortable.


    However, it was fortunate that Hua Mu Jin was a thorn in the empress dowager''s heart. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have let the people hiding in the army camp show themselves so easily.


    After a long time, Green Bamboo arrived at the tent with the dinner. When she saw the pastries on the table, she frowned.


    "Empress, who brought this pastry?"


    "It was delivered by a soldier."


    Hua Mu Jin answered without thinking, and didn''t intend to explain anything to the green bamboo.


    But now, due to the fact that Hua Mujiao was pregnant, the bamboo was very careful everywhere. Seeing that the pastries on the table weren''t made by her, she was sure that they were poisonous.


    "Esteemed Empress, no matter who brings you food in the future, it would be best for you to be cautious in eating it. What if this pastry is meant to harm you?" If the Empress wishes to eat some snacks, please tell this servant that this servant will make some for you. "


    Raising her eyes, Hua Mu Jin looked at the green bamboo, smiling as she shook her head.


    "Girl, you''re not the only one typing. You''re quite cautious in these matters. "You''re right. These pastries were sent here by someone with ulterior motives in order to poison me."


    "Ah ¡­"


    After Hua Mujiao finished speaking, the hand holding the chopsticks stopped, and her face was filled with fear.


    "Empress, did you eat it?" What should we do? If esteemed wangfei eats it, then ¡­


    As she spoke, her face was filled with fear and worry. "This servant, this servant will go find the First Prince right now and have the First Prince take a look at your pulse to see if you''ve been poisoned."


    The green bamboo''s frantic appearance not only made Hua Mu Jin feel funny, but she also felt very happy in her heart.


    "Alright, I haven''t eaten. Seeing you being so anxious, it looks like I''ve really been poisoned. "You can take this cake to the side. I happen to be hungry too, let me see what kind of food you''ve cooked tonight."


    With that, Hua Mujie picked up the chopsticks and began to eat.


    When the green bamboo heard that the hibiscus flower did not eat the poisoned pastries, a stone in its heart was put down.


    She took the pastries to the side and put them on the ground. She hated the person who poisoned the hibiscus in the pastries to the extreme.


    "Just who is it? Such a vicious person actually sent you poisonous pastries." Fortunately, esteemed Empress was smart and knew that the pastry was poisonous, so she didn''t eat it. What if, what if ¡­


    "No, no, there can''t be a chance. Empress, you must remember, in this military camp, you must not eat the things sent by others. Those vicious people are truly all-pervasive, even bribing people in the military camp to harm you."


    Green Bamboo described the set, while Hibiscus Blossom listened, eating with relish.


    Suddenly, she remembered that she had not seen Bai Zhan Ke in the day, so she asked Green Bamboo, "Oh right, where''s the emperor? Is there any use for meals?"


    Green Bamboo stood at the side. Seeing that Hua Mujiao was enjoying herself, she was also very happy.


    It should have been used, because when this servant was in the kitchen preparing dinner for Empress, Vice Commander Luo and Vice General Shangguan were also in the kitchen preparing dinner for the Emperor. Because this servant was preparing dinner for the Emperor, this servant waited until Vice General and Vice Commander Luo had finished their work before preparing your dinner.


    "You mean Luo Chen? He''s preparing dinner for the Emperor and General Shangguan? "


    In Hua Mu Jin''s impression, besides the calluses that she frequently used to practice her sword, Luo Chen didn''t seem like a hand that had cooked rice at all.


    She could not believe that Luo Chen knew how to cook.


    "That''s right, your servant didn''t expect that Vice Commander Luo would know how to cook. Moreover, your servant even tasted it. The taste is extremely good."


    To be praised by the green bamboo as having a good taste, the food made from Fallen Dust was truly very delicious.


    Thinking of this, Hua Mu Jin could no longer sit still.


    She suddenly stood up and instructed Green Bamboo, "Green Bamboo, pack up your food and follow me to find His Majesty. Today, I''m very happy and would like to have a meal with His Majesty. Let''s go."


    "Huh?"


    The green bamboo clearly didn''t know what Hua Mujiao was doing, so she was frozen in place and couldn''t recover for a long time.


    "What are you still standing there for?"


    Calling back her spirit, the green bamboo put away the food on the table and held it in her hands.


    She had just been a little happy a moment ago, but now she looked a little disappointed.


    Hua Mujiao could see what she was thinking at first glance. She smiled and shook her head, then lightly tapped the green bamboo on her forehead and said, "What are you thinking about? I don''t mind your cooking, but I was surprised that Luo Chen knew how to cook, so I couldn''t help but want to have a taste of his cooking. You know, it''s a rare thing that a person who dances with blades and guns can cook.

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    That''s right, from the point of view of Hua Mu Jin, any man from the ancient times should be someone who didn''t know how to cook.


    Furthermore, he was a bodyguard with a saber on his back. If he knew how to cook, then it would be something that could not be more surprising.


    "This servant doesn''t have one. This servant is just, just ¡­"


    With her heart pierced by the hibiscus flower, the green bamboo began to blush.


    However, he did not give any excuse.


    "Fine, fine, fine. You aren''t jealous. I was wrong. You''re the one who blamed you, right? Let''s go find the emperor."


    With that, Hua Mu Jin led the green bamboo out of the tent.


    Outside the tent, Nan Ge saw Hua Mu Jin walk out. Although he didn''t know where she was going, he didn''t ask. He just silently followed behind Hua Mu Jin until they reached Shangguan Yi''s tent.


    "Since the army has spies from the empress dowager, we should pull them out as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles in the future."


    "I didn''t think that the empress dowager of Huan Yue would be so capable that she could take care of her own people in the military camp. Furthermore, it was after her wings had been taken off her body." "In this prince''s opinion, the empress dowager''s spies in the army should all be her trusted aides."


    Just as they walked out of the tent, Hua Mujiao heard Shangguan Yi and Mu Xuanli''s voices.


    The green bamboo lifted the curtain of the tent, and Hua Mujiao walked in.


    "What are you all doing? There aren''t even any guards outside the camp. Aren''t you afraid of being overheard?"


    Although she said this, Hua Mujin knew that the tent was filled with men from the battle of wits and Shangguan Yi.


    Thus, he naturally didn''t have to worry about others listening to him.


    Shangguan Yi''s tent was not large, but neither was it small. Other than the bed and a table, everything else was filled with strategy maps and things related to the war.


    "Shangguan Yi, is your tent a pigsty?" "I don''t know where to find someone to clean up, but I don''t even know where to put my feet."


    Hua Mu Jin complained as he walked over.


    Seeing that the three men at the table were all looking at her, Hua Mujiao raised an eyebrow.


    "Why are you all looking at me? Could it be that after a day of not seeing each other, I have become more beautiful? "


    "You sure are thick-skinned. Why did you come here at this general''s place instead of staying in your own tent at such a late hour?"


    Shangguan Yi rolled her eyes at Hua Mujiao. He looked at the bamboo behind Hua Mujiao carrying food and knew why Hua Mujiao had come to his tent.


    "What, you haven''t seen your husband, you can''t eat and you can''t sleep?"


    Mu Xuanyin couldn''t help but mock him.


    Hua Mujiao already knew that she would be teased, so she didn''t plan to pay any attention to them.


    She walked to Bai Zhan Ke''s side, while Luo Chen carried a stool to sit her down.


    "The dinner is very sumptuous tonight? I heard that it was made by Luo Chen and it tastes pretty good, so I came to taste his cooking. Could it be that General Shangguan and Eldest Royal Uncle would mind sharing a meal with me? "


    Upon hearing Hua Mu Jin praise him, Luo Chen''s face was a little shy.


    At the same time, Green Bamboo placed the dishes on the table and stood respectfully behind Hua Mujiao.


    "Luo Chen''s culinary skills are not bad."


    At this point, Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth, and Hua Mujiao almost couldn''t react.


    To be praised as having eaten too many precious seafood dishes, it meant that Luo Chen''s culinary skills were truly not bad.


    "Is that so? "Then I must taste it even more. Otherwise, if I miss it, I won''t be able to eat it that easily in the future."


    With that, Hua Mujie picked up the chopsticks, picked up the dish, and put it in her mouth.


    She had to admit that although Luo Chen was a man, his cooking skills were beyond excellent. Even a simple dish was exceptionally delicious.


    "Girl, you are a lazy person. When it comes to food, your eyes light up."


    Seeing that Hibiscus Flower was eating with relish, Mu Xuanyi helplessly shook his head and made fun of her.


    However, the more Mu Xuanyin looked at Hua Mu Jin''s appearance, the more Mu Xuanyin felt that she was too similar to her mother, Hua Qingcheng.


    "Luochen, you really can''t tell. I didn''t expect a big and sturdy man like you would have such good cooking skills. Whoever marries you would be a lucky man. "


    Hua Mu Jin''s unstinting praise made Luo Chen feel slightly embarrassed.


    "It is this subordinate''s honor that the Empress likes to eat."


    "Luo Chen was someone who stayed in the kitchen before, so his culinary skills are naturally exceptional. Moreover, this is the military camp. His culinary skills have only been shown a little."


    The royal kitchen?


    Hua Mujiao was baffled by Shangguan Yi''s words.


    Since Luo Chen was from the kitchen, why would he suddenly come to Bai Zhan Ke''s side and become a guard?


    However, she did not intend to pursue this matter any further. There was no need.


    "If you like it, then make him do it for you every day."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke suddenly opened his mouth, causing Hua Mujiao to not know how to reply.


    Although she felt that Luo Chen''s cooking skills were very good, but ¡­


    "Forget it, letting him cook for me every day is a waste of his talent." It''s good enough for me to eat occasionally, you better not let him, as a dignified vice commander, become my chef. "


    When Bai Zhan Ke spoke up, Luo Chen''s face had almost turned white from fright. However, after hearing Hua Mujiao''s words, he calmed down.


    He didn''t hate cooking, but he was now the personal bodyguard of the Emperor of the Huan Yue Kingdom. If he was sent to cook for the Empress, wouldn''t he make people laugh their teeth out?


    "Right, did you just hear about the Empress Dowager? "Coincidentally, I found some clues."


    Hua Mujie didn''t want the three men to accompany him on the topic of another man''s cooking skills, so she quickly changed the topic.


    "What did you say?" What did you find out? "


    Shangguan Yi stared at Hua Mujiao in disbelief, feeling that she had misheard something as she asked in confirmation.


    "What, you still don''t believe it? "This is serious business, could it be that Miss will lie to you?"


    "How dare you? Then tell me, what did you find out?"


    Shangguan Yi couldn''t believe it. She had sent someone to investigate the situation after learning from Bai Zhan that there were still people from the empress dowager in the camp, but after a day and night of searching, she still couldn''t find any clues. She just couldn''t believe that Hibiscus Flower was staying in the tent and had found out about the empress dowager''s people.


    "Before I came here, there was a soldier who claimed that he was ordered by the deputy general to bring me some pastries." Before I came here, there was a soldier who claimed that he was ordered by the deputy general to bring me some pastries.


    As soon as Hua Mujiao finished her sentence, a chilling aura emanated from Bai Zhan Ke who was sitting beside her.


    Hua Mujiao hurriedly turned around and said, "It''s fine, it''s fine. I haven''t eaten, so don''t worry."


    The chill in Bai Zhan Ke''s body subsided.


    Soon after, Hua Mujiao said, "So I told Dan Yu to secretly follow that soldier. When Dan Yu returns, he should be able to find a few of the empress dowager''s people."


    "How do you know? The person who poisoned you was the empress dowager''s man?"


    It wasn''t that Shangguan Yi didn''t believe Hua Mu Jin, but he felt that if it was the empress dowager''s people, they wouldn''t be so careless in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    Seeing Shangguan Yi still questioning him, he glared at her in dissatisfaction.


    "The soldier who sent me the pastries shouldn''t be the empress dowager''s man. I guess he was probably bribed by the empress dowager''s men and didn''t do such a thing, so I saw through him."


    "However, after he poisoned me, he would definitely go meet the person who ordered him. This is also the reason why I let him go alone instead of directly capturing him."


    Furthermore, the empress dowager hates me to the bone. To put it bluntly, I''m a thorn in her heart, and if you don''t peel off this thorn of mine, I''m afraid she''ll be uncomfortable for the rest of her life.


    After Hua Mujiao finished speaking, she felt that her mouth was a bit dry, and she picked up the teacup that she had been using as a teacup and drank it all in one gulp.


    "Since little girl Jin has already caught hold of the empress dowager''s tail, we can follow this tail and touch it up. We aren''t afraid of not being able to grab the snake''s head." Furthermore, we should be able to completely eradicate the people of the empress dowager before Nangong Yao. "


    Mu Xuanyin had a hundred percent trust in Hua Mu Jin, so after Hua Mu Jin finished speaking, he immediately answered.


    "That''s true. This way, we can go back earlier." However, how do you know that the soldier must have been ordered by the empress dowager''s men? "What if someone else ordered you to be poisoned?"


    There were too many enemies in the palace. Some ministers disagreed with Bai Zhan Ke''s exclusive pet, Mu Jin, and the concubines in the imperial palace wished that Hua Mu Jin would never return. Shangguan Yi suspected that he had his reasons as well.


    "They don''t dare, and they don''t have the guts either!"


    The ''they'' that Bai Zhan Ke spoke of referred to the concubines in his imperial harem.


    "Actually, that isn''t entirely out of the question. Besides the empress dowager who knows that I''m in the army, the women in the imperial harem are also the daughters of ministers and officials. If those concubines with the empress dowager as their faction were to be informed that I''m in the army, they would probably think of ways to get rid of my beloved concubine."


    Flower Hibiscus had thought of it that way in the beginning, but after thinking for a long time, only the empress dowager''s people were most likely to be so.


    If those women from the imperial palace had really sent people to harm her, then only Nangong Qianhua and Ye Laixin were capable enough to bribe soldiers in the military camp.


    "Ye Yi Xin ¡­?"


    Hua Mujiao suddenly frowned and said a name. Even she didn''t know why she felt that Ye Laixin would harm her.


    It was clear that in his memories, Ye Yi Xin was just a weak woman who couldn''t do anything big ¡­


    "Who do you think?"


    Hua Mu Jin''s voice was very soft, so soft that even Bai Zhan Ke at her side couldn''t hear her clearly as she chanted Ye Yi Xin''s name.


    "Ah?" "No, no one. I just feel that if the empress dowager wanted to get rid of me, she could do so by pretending. After all, I am the thorn in the side of your imperial concubines in the imperial harem. If the empress dowager were to tell them that I am currently in the army camp, I''m afraid they would want to get rid of me."

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    If not for Shangguan Yi''s reminder, Hua Mujiao would never have guessed that there were so many people in the imperial harem who thought of her as a thorn in their side.


    Furthermore, she had been in the military camp for so long. No matter how long she had been ordered, the news would not last long.


    Thinking of this, Hua Mu Jin suddenly stood up and walked outside.


    Following that, she called out, "Yan Hua!"


    After she finished speaking, Yan Hua appeared in front of her out of nowhere.


    "Your subordinate is here."


    "Go to Dan Yu and tell him to capture all those who are in contact with that soldier and send them to my tent."


    For some reason, Hua Mu Jin felt that the poison this time wasn''t that simple.


    After all, the empress dowager was a cautious person, so she wouldn''t so easily discover the poison.


    "Yes, your subordinate will go now."


    After giving Yan Hua his instructions, Hua Mu Jin walked back.


    The three men at the table looked at him with admiration.


    "Leave this matter to me. Recently, you guys have been busy with other matters. Since I have nothing better to do in the military camp, I might as well go find something to do."


    Bai Zhan, who seemed to be slightly worried, stood up and walked in front of Hua Mujiao, saying in a soft voice, "If you can''t deal with her, then tell me."


    Hua Mu Jin grinned and nodded.


    "Yeah, I know."


    After having dinner in Shangguan Yi''s tent, Hibiscus fragrans returned to her own tent.


    Not long after, Yu and Yan Hua brought the pastry delivery soldier and several other people in uniform to Hua Mujiao.


    Hua Mujiao carefully sized up the few soldiers kneeling in front of her. The soldier that delivered the pastries seemed to be extremely scared. His entire body was trembling as he lowered his head.


    "Tell me, did the Vice General order you to bring me some pastries?"


    Hua Mu Jin suddenly opened her mouth, startling the soldier.


    "Yes, no, yes, it''s not ¡­"


    The soldiers knew that Hua Mujiao had already found out about the poison in the pastries. If he were to continue hiding it, he would probably die miserably.


    "No?" Then tell me, who asked you to send the pastries? Who is the person behind you? "


    Although the soldiers looked timid, Hua Mujie knew that the more timid a person was, the easier it was for them to be greedy.


    It was probably because of the money that he did such a bold thing.


    "It''s, it''s him, it''s Commander Ye ¡­"


    The soldier turned around and pointed at another soldier kneeling beside him.


    That soldier seemed to be unwilling to kneel down to Mu Jin, as he was forcefully pressed to the ground by Yan Hua, his face full of unwillingness.


    Surname Ye?


    "From the looks of it, you really hate me? What''s your name? Who ordered you to poison this palace? "


    "If you want to kill me, then cut me up. I have been a soldier for so many years, and I can see through life and death. If you have the ability, then kill me."


    A soldier with the courage of a man, not only did he not show the slightest respect to Hua Mujiao, but he even spoke rudely towards Hua Mujiao. Yan Hua was not happy with his attitude, and directly kicked him flying.


    "To dare to disrespect the princess, you are courting death!"


    Hua Mujiao was completely caught off guard by Yan Hua''s actions and was a little surprised.


    "Yan Hua, bring him here."


    "Yes, Princess."


    Yan Hua received the order and brought the soldier over. This time, the soldier still didn''t want to kneel down to Hibiscus Mutabilis, so Yan Hua used his sword and directly broke the soldier''s legs.


    "You are also a man of steel and steel. Since you dared to poison me, you should have known what the consequences would be." "However, I must remind you that poisoning His Majesty''s concubine is a serious crime. According to the law, it is a crime that involves all nine clans."


    Hua Mujiao''s words were not to scare people, but the laws of Huan Yue were indeed as such.


    Except, the imperial concubines of the imperial harem were all vying for the top spot. They wanted to get rid of the stumbling blocks in front of them, so they would always try their best to be watertight when harming the other concubines.


    But in this world, how could there be a wall that didn''t let the wind pass through?


    "Don''t try to bluff me, I just don''t like you. Why would a woman come to the army camp? I, your father, am the one who will do the deed. It was I who poisoned you. Kill me! "


    The soldiers were still stubborn, Hua Mujiao could only helplessly shake his head.


    "Your surname is Ye, right? If my guess is correct, you should be Ye Laixin, the cousin of Senior Concubine Jing, right? "


    When the soldier heard Hua Mujiao''s words, his face revealed a sliver of surprise, as well as a bit of panic.


    "It seems that Senior Concubine Jing has really ordered you to do this."


    "I was the one who wanted to poison you, it had nothing to do with my cousin. Don''t you dare throw that dirty water on her! Killing your concubine is a serious crime! Your father doesn''t want this life anymore, just kill me now!"


    The reason why the soldiers were so adamant about dying was simply because they didn''t want Ye La Xin to be implicated by Hua Mu Jin.


    However, she didn''t plan on letting this soldier die just like that.


    After all, if Ye Yi Xin was going to attack him, then there was no reason for her to not retaliate.


    "Just bring them down and lock them up. "Leave him behind."


    Hua Mu Jin pointed at the soldier that delivered the pastries. The soldier was so scared that he was about to cry.


    In the tent, there was only Hua Mu Jin and the soldier that delivered the pastries, as well as the green bamboo and Dan Yu.


    After a long time, Hua Mujiao softly asked, "You took money from someone else, that''s why you came to poison me?"


    "No, yes, yes, yes, little, little ¡­"


    The soldier hit his head on the ground, not daring to raise his head.


    His voice was trembling, and his whole body seemed to be shivering.


    "Whether it is or not!"


    The soldiers'' speech was slurred, and the hibiscus floral lost its patience.


    "Empress, Empress, this one knows my wrongs. I beg the Empress to spare my life. I beg the Empress to spare my life, I beg the Empress to spare mine!"


    Hua Mujie''s voice was filled with anger, causing the soldiers to be so frightened that they lost all courage.


    He kowtowed one after another, knowing that his head was bleeding. He had no intention of stopping.


    "I''m asking you a question, answer!"


    The soldier stammered for a long time before finally speaking in a low voice. "Back, back to Empress, Commander Ye promised me a sum of money to poison Empress'' pastries, but ¡­"


    "Esteemed Empress, this one did not do this for myself. This one has been a soldier for several years, and I have a young sister who is seriously ill and a mother in bed. This one had no other choice, and that''s why, that''s why ¡­"


    "Esteemed Empress, spare my life. I beg you, for the sake of treating mother''s illness, spare my life."


    A sick mother? Young sister?


    This was indeed something Hua Mu Jin didn''t expect.


    She thought this person was doing it for money, so he didn''t ask for anything else. That''s why he was instigated to poison her.


    "I can spare your life, but you have to tell me, other than Commander Ye, why are you contacting the other soldiers?"


    Looking at Commander Ye''s expression just now, he didn''t seem to have any connection with the few officers beside him.


    Therefore, this was also the reason why Hua Mujiao had left this soldier to interrogate him.


    "That, return, to reply esteemed wangfei, the other officers, when Commander Ye was looking for me, I had the chance to collect some money from Commander Ye, so they gave me some silver taels as well, to get rid of and remove with the help of Commander Ye ¡­"


    Hua Mujie had guessed what the soldier was going to say next.


    It seemed that the empress dowager''s men had run into a bunch of Ye Laixin''s men.


    The empress dowager seemed to be smarter and wanted to use Ye Laixin to get rid of him. Even if they tried to investigate, they would only find out about Ye Laixin.


    If she hadn''t guessed wrongly, the soldier in front of her who had brought her the pastries might not have survived the night if she hadn''t detected his presence and allowed her to follow him alone.


    "Take him away!"


    Even if the soldiers poisoned him because of the sick mother in his mouth, Hua Mujiao did not plan to let him go.


    Moreover, he didn''t know if his so-called ''seriously ill mother'' was made up or if it was real. He would have to investigate this matter first and then decide on how to deal with it.


    A few days after the poison was administered, the first prince of the State of Tianzhao, Nangong Yao, sent over the names of the empress dowager''s men. In just an hour''s time, the empress dowager''s men were all cleared out.


    There were no survivors. They were all executed.


    According to him, there was no need to keep him alive. Even if he asked these soldiers to identify the empress dowager, there wouldn''t be much meaning.


    A few days later, a message came from the State of Tianzhao saying that the third prince had suddenly disappeared, and that his whereabouts were unknown.


    The king of the Tian Guang Kingdom was sick in his bed, so he wouldn''t have much time to live.


    The First Prince of the Heavenly Light Nation, Nangong Yao, was forced to sign a truce with the king of the Huan Yue Kingdom, Bai Zhan.


    At the same time, the two of them had secretly signed an agreement on a hundred years of friendship.


    "The battle between the two countries can finally be settled. There''s no need for me to stay here any longer. Tomorrow morning, I will set out to return to the Southern Kingdom."


    It was only a matter of time before Mu Xuanyin left, so Hua Mu Jin wasn''t surprised.


    But...


    "Great royal uncle, go back and say hello to royal grandpa, grandma, and uncle on my behalf. Tell them that once the Huan Yue Country is at peace, Jin''er will definitely return to the Southern Kingdom to visit them."


    "Got it. What''s the matter? Remember to release the white hawk. Your uncle is worried about you causing trouble for him."


    Mu Xuanyin lovingly rubbed Hua Mu Jin''s head as a trace of reluctance flashed across her face.


    To the side, Bai Zhan Ke''s face darkened as he looked at Mu Xuanyin lovingly rubbing her head. He then stepped forward and removed her hand.


    Mu Xuanli was surprised, but then he laughed, "What? Is it possible that even I, the emperor''s uncle, am going to be jealous?"


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t say anything, but lightly pulled Hua Mujiao over to his side.


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit embarrassed, but she didn''t know what to say.


    After all, she knew that Bai Zhan Ke was jealous.


    "Oh right, where is Shangguan Yi? How come I haven''t seen him since yesterday? "


    By right, Shangguan Yi should be here by now, and she would even argue with her.


    His sudden absence made Hua Mujiao feel a little uncomfortable.


    "He has something on, so he left first."


    Head out first? Did you go back?

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    Since Shangguan Yi had matters to attend to, Hua Mu Jin didn''t ask too much and just thought that Shangguan Yi had matters to attend to and returned to the Imperial City first.


    The next day, Mu Xuanyin set out from the barracks early in the morning, returning to the Southern Kingdom.


    Because he was afraid that Mu Jin would come to send him off, Mu Xuanyin left while she was still sleeping.


    When Hibiscus Blossom woke up, there was no sign of Mu Xuanyin anymore.


    In just a few days, Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke also set off for the Imperial City.


    Half a month later.


    Within the imperial city of the Huan Yue Country. Within the imperial palace.


    It had been two days since Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke had returned to the palace. In these two days, Hua Mu Jin had been doing nothing but sleeping.


    Bai Zhan Ke was also busy dealing with the imperial government, and the two of them had not met since their return.


    "Empress, esteemed Xuanyan has come."


    Mu Qiu?


    After the matter of Mu Qiu and Bai Zhan sleeping on the same bed in the side hall, Mu Qiu hadn''t once looked for Hua Mu Jin, and Hua Mu Jin never looked for her again.


    It wasn''t because he didn''t want to find her, but because there were many things he didn''t have time to find Mu Qiu.


    "Bring her in."


    "Yes."


    From the moment Mu Qiu stepped into the palace, Hua Mu Jin could tell that something wasn''t right. Her eyes landed on Mu Qiu''s stomach.


    "Elder sister Jin, I ¡­"


    "Come and sit, how tired you are standing."


    With regards to Mu Qiu, Hua Mu Jin had no doubts.


    Moreover, after the matter of Mu Qiu and Bai Zhan sharing a bed, she had sent people to the empress dowager to investigate. It was indeed her grandson Chu being captured by the empress dowager, and Mu Qiu must have done so to save her grandson Chu.


    Therefore, she didn''t blame Mu Qiu.


    "I won''t sit, Big Sister Jin Jin, the Son of Heaven is very good today. Can you accompany me to walk around the imperial garden?"


    "Sure, I''ve been in the sleeping quarters for two days now. It''s good to be out for a walk."


    When Hua Mu Jin and Mu Qiu arrived at the imperial flower garden, the two of them walked slowly without anyone following them. From the looks of it, the two seemed to have a very good relationship with each other.


    When the two of them arrived at the edge of the Imperial Garden''s pond, Hua Mu Jin suddenly halted her steps. She glanced at Mu Qiu''s stomach and asked, "Mu Qiu, do you have something to say to me?"


    Mu Qiu was stunned for a moment before the corners of his mouth curled into a bitter smile.


    Afterwards, she walked towards the pavilion in the middle of the pond with Hua Mujiao following closely behind her. The two of them stood at the edge of the pavilion and looked at the fish swimming in the pond. In the end, Mu Qiu still opened his mouth.


    "Big Sister Jin, from the moment I stepped into this Imperial Palace, I knew that I would be imprisoned in this Imperial Palace my entire life without any freedom. But after entering the palace, being able to meet you is the only thing that I feel fortunate about. I truly recognize you as my blood sister. "


    Mu Qiu''s words were somewhat sorrowful.


    Hua Mu Jin couldn''t figure out what Mu Qiu was thinking at this moment, but neither could Hua Mu Jin.


    "From the moment you opened your mouth to speak up for me, I also recognized you as my younger sister."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Mu Qiu closed her eyes and exhaled deeply. After a long time, she opened her mouth and said, "Big Sister Jin, I''m pregnant!"


    Hearing those words, Hua Mu Jin subconsciously looked at Mu Qiu''s abdomen.


    Mu Qiu''s abdomen slightly bulged. She really was pregnant.


    "Grandson Chu?"


    Mu Qiu nodded as she turned around to look at Hua Mu Jin. When their gazes met, Hua Mu Jin could only see helplessness in Mu Qiu''s eyes.


    "But there is hope that the child in my womb is the Emperor''s. "Elder sister Jin, I''m sorry ¡­"


    As Mu Qiu was speaking, she walked over to Hua Mujiao and pulled her hand, placing it on her shoulder. Then, she fell backwards into the pond.


    Just as Mu Qiu was about to fall into the pond, the tears in her eyes couldn''t help but roll down her cheeks. Her originally bright eyes had already become empty.


    "Elder sister Jin, please, help me ¡­"


    "Mu Qiu ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin wanted to extend her hand to pull Mu Qiu away, but Mu Qiu dodged her. Following that was the sound of Mu Qiu falling into the water.


    "Ah, someone, someone come! Esteemed wangfei has been pushed into the water, someone come ¡­"


    The moment Mu Qiu fell into the water, the voice of a palace maid rang out nearby.


    Hua Mu Jin closed her eyes as she looked at the place where Mu Qiu had fallen into the water, her hands clenching into fists.


    Afterwards, Mu Qiu was rescued and rescued. Hua Mujiao sat on a stone bench in the pavilion. Her body inexplicably felt very cold, especially her heart. It was as if an ice cube had frozen over her body, causing her to feel extremely cold.


    The Longsong Palace.


    "How is it? Is Xuanyan busy? "


    Ye Lai Xin stood at the side of the bed. She seemed to be extremely worried for Mu Qiu, who was lying on the bed. She asked the imperial physician that examined Mu Qiu''s pulse with concern.


    "To reply esteemed imperial concubine, esteemed wangfei is fine, just that she''s a little cold. This humble subject will prescribe some medicine, so as long as esteemed wangfei recovers properly, she''ll be fine." "However, the prince of Empress Xuanfei''s womb is powerless to save him ¡­"


    "Prince? You mean, Xuanfei is pregnant with Long Si? "


    Ye Yi Xin was slightly shocked. She hadn''t expected Mu Qiu to be pregnant.


    She looked at Mu Qiu in astonishment. In her mind, she suddenly thought about how Mu Qiu had shared a bed and a pillow with the Emperor before he had personally led the Imperial Army.


    "To reply esteemed imperial concubine, yes, esteemed wangfei is already more than a month pregnant."


    The Imperial Physician''s words were like a bolt of lightning in a clear sky, causing Ye Laixin to lose his soul.


    Only after a long time did she regain her senses.


    "This is a very important matter. I would like to request the imperial physician to report to the emperor and the empress dowager. I will stay behind to take care of Xuanfei."


    "Yes, this humble official will take his leave."


    After waiting for the imperial physician to leave, Ye Yi Xin instructed Cherry who had been waiting at the side, "Go and get some hot water. Xuanfei has just fallen into the water, so she needs to wipe herself."


    "Yes, this servant will go now."


    After the cherry blossoms were taken away, the only people left in the hall were Mu Qiu, who was still in a deep slumber, Ye La Xin and her personal maid.


    "Heh, Long Si? I said, why did the Empress Dowager send me here to see you after you fell into the water? The original purpose was here. Dragon king, dragon king? Heh heh, what a good ''Dragon Seeds''. Good, very good. "


    As everyone knew, Ye Yi Xin was the legitimate wife of Bai Zhan Ke before he became the king of the Huan Yue Country.


    She had been with White War for longer than any woman in the harem.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke had never touched her.


    As he thought about it, the look in Ye Yi Xin''s eyes became sharper as he looked at Mu Qiu.


    She reached out to stroke Mu Qiu''s still wet hair, and the corner of her mouth hooked into an extremely sinister smile.


    "Xuanfei, Xuanfei, you really are silly. It was difficult for you to get pregnant, but you were used by the empress dowager, and in the end you lost a child." For a mother to rely on her son''s name, it seems that Xuanfei has never heard of it. "


    Ye Laixin''s voice was extremely cold, causing Qing`er to involuntarily shiver.


    "Qing''er, go and spread the news that Xuanfei has lost her prince." Also, remember to tell them that Xuanfei was pushed into the water by Xi Fei. "


    "Yes."


    In an instant, the news of Mu Qiu harboring the Dragon''s Heir spread throughout the entire imperial palace.


    Furthermore, everyone was aware of the damage done to the dragon in Mu Qiu''s stomach due to Xi Fei.


    Within Hibiscus Temple, Hibiscus Blossom was half-reclined on the Imperial Consort''s chair, looking extremely relaxed.


    However, looking at it closely, one could see a trace of sadness on her face.


    "This is so infuriating. Who are these people? They''re just casually gossiping. The esteemed empress and esteemed wangfei are like sisters, so how could they possibly push esteemed wangfei into the water?" "Those people started spreading the news randomly without even seeing it. They really pissed me off."


    To the side, Green Bamboo watched Hua Mu Jin''s expression and felt extremely worried.


    At the same time, she was also angry for Hua Mujiao because of those rumors.


    "Esteemed Empress, don''t be sad. It was clearly you who pushed Empress Xuanyan into the water. Even if she lost her child, that has nothing to do with you, esteemed Empress." Furthermore, only you can have a child like Empress Xuanyan. Otherwise, the emperor wouldn''t even go to the Eternal Music Palace to look at her. "


    The more Green Bamboo spoke, the angrier she became.


    At that time, even though the news of Xuanfei and the emperor sleeping in the same bed at Gesun Hall had been a pawn, this news had still spread out.


    Although she didn''t know who it was, she still felt suspicious when she saw the other people in the palace.


    "I''m fine. You can leave."


    "Empress, aren''t you angry? "They clearly ¡­"


    "Down!"


    The green bamboo wanted to continue to fight for Hua Mujiao, but Hua Mujiao''s heart was currently in a mess. She sternly berated the green bamboo screen and withdrew it.


    After the green bamboo had retreated, Hua Mu Jin sat up and called out softly, "Yan Hua, alone ¡­"


    "Your subordinate is here."


    "Tonight, go to the Dew Palace and bring someone out. "Dead or alive, no matter."


    Previously, when Hua Mujiao had sent her grandson Chu to the Dew Palace, the empress dowager had indeed tortured him and imprisoned him. However, after returning from the frontier, Hua Mujiao found out that her grandson Chu had once again become the empress dowager''s favorite person.


    Mu Qiu had no choice but to lose his child. His grandson Chu was the greatest culprit.


    "Yes sir!"


    "Also, I will write a secret letter later and have the White Eagle deliver it to the Southern Kingdom."


    Mu Jin never thought that what Mu Xuanyin said the day before they left the military camp would come true so quickly.


    She really wanted to cause trouble for her young royal uncle.


    "Esteemed imperial concubine, you can''t go in. My concubine''s body is unwell. You can''t, esteemed imperial concubine ¡­"


    Green Bamboo''s voice suddenly came from outside the hall.


    Hua Mujiao shot Yan Hua and Dan Yu a glance, and the two of them, understanding the meaning, disappeared from the chamber.


    In the next second, Hua Mu Jin saw Nangong Qian Hua aggressively barge in.


    "The entire Huan Yue Country is talking about you. I didn''t expect that you would still be able to leisurely cultivate in your own hall even after you murdered Long Si. I''m truly impressed."


    Hua Mu Jin glanced at Nangong Qian Hua, and the corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer.


    "Their mouths are on other people''s faces, how can they stop them if they want to spread the news? For Imperial Concubine Yi to barge into my Supreme Cloud Palace, could it be that she''s here to talk about this? "


    Hua Mu Jin was sure that there was something wrong with Nangong Qian Hua''s sudden appearance.


    "Of course. It''s just that I''m very curious, didn''t Consort Xi feel that it''s strange that Xuanfei was suddenly discovered to have a dragon heir? "

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    Dragon?


    Of course not, Hua Mu Jin was very clear about it.


    "So what if it''s weird, so what if it isn''t? Even if Xuanyan truly does have a dragon son, but now that he''s gone, logically speaking, you should be happy, Imperial Concubine Yi. But no matter how I look at you, you seem to be unhappy? "


    Nangong Qian Hua looked at Hua Mu Jin with hatred. She finally understood why she couldn''t defeat Hua Mu Jin.


    "Xuanfei, killing Long Si is a death sentence. No matter how much the emperor loves you and favors you, this time, I''m afraid he won''t be able to protect you." Aren''t you afraid of being beheaded? "


    For Hua Mu Jin to be able to maintain such a calm and collected expression in such a situation, Nangong Qian Hua truly admired her.


    Only, this time, she was really worried for Hua Mujiao.


    "What should come will eventually come. At most, it will just be a matter of time. What is there to be afraid of? "


    Hua Mujiao spoke lightly, but in her heart, she felt sad for Mu Qiu.


    "You really can see things clearly. If I''m not wrong, the child in Xuanfei''s womb is not the emperor''s at all." Since she was able to frame you, it was naturally at the behest of others. Don''t you want to find out who the person behind her is? "


    As Nangong Qianhua spoke, she found a seat and sat down by herself.


    However, after she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin revealed a very puzzled expression.


    No matter how he listened to Nangong Qianhua''s words, he was worried for him.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t think that Nangong Qian Hua would actually worry about her.


    "If I remember correctly, Imperial Concubine Yi probably doesn''t like me, right? How come today, you care about me again? Is the sun rising from the west? "


    Nan Gong Qian Hua glanced at Hua Mu Jin and said, "Do you really think that I am worried about you? "I was just worried about the emperor. You have to know, the empress dowager has already thought of you as a thorn in her side for more than a day or two, and even Senior Concubine Jing saw you as a thorn in her side. She wanted to get rid of you as soon as possible, but something happened just then.


    Saying that, Nangong Qian Hua paused for a moment before continuing, "Furthermore, Xuanfei is the daughter of the Right Prime Minister, so it wasn''t easy for someone from the imperial harem to become pregnant with Long Si. Those ministers will eventually join hands and file a petition requesting for the Emperor to punish you, and among all of them, the Right Prime Minister will probably be standing at the very front."


    "The Right Prime Minister is a capable person. If he doesn''t punish you, do you think the Right Prime Minister will still spare no effort to serve the Emperor? He doesn''t have any second thoughts in his heart, does he?"


    Nangong Qianhua was right. It wasn''t that Mu Jin hadn''t thought about it.


    Furthermore, the Empress Dowager was unable to keep her feet steady and was constantly causing trouble for Bai Zhan Ke. If the Empress Dowager were to use this weakness to disappoint the Minister of State against Bai Qi, it was not impossible for the Crimson Emperor to do so.


    "I didn''t expect Imperial Concubine Yi to have such deep feelings for the emperor. For the sake of the emperor, she even helped an enemy like me. This really makes me astonished." "Senior Concubine Yi, tell me, what should I do?"


    From the looks of it, Nangong Qianhua seemed to have a deep affection for Bai Zhan.


    At first, she thought that Nangong Qianhua should be on the same boat as the empress dowager, but now, it seemed that no matter what, she didn''t want to help the empress dowager.


    "It''s very simple. You should be more clear than anyone else about the child in Xuanfei''s womb. As long as you find that man, it will prove your innocence. If it''s possible, you can still get Xuanfei to testify against the empress dowager. When the time comes, even if the empress dowager won''t be crippled, at the very least, she''ll be tainted by others and won''t be able to interfere in matters of the imperial court. "


    Nangong Qian Hua''s idea was not bad. However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t plan to discredit Mu Qiu.


    Besides, even if the empress dowager was eliminated, there was still a prince present.


    Even if Bai Lingyu was currently under house arrest, if he wanted to, he would probably be able to leave sooner or later.


    "Isn''t Xuanyuan Fei''s child a dragon? Imperial Concubine Yi, it''s not too good for you to be so suspicious. "


    Not only did Flower Hibiscus have to wash away her wrongdoings, she also had to protect Mu Qiu''s reputation. Although doing this was a little difficult, Flower Hibiscus had already planned to do so.


    "You, Flower Mu Jin, you really don''t know what''s good for you! It''s a waste for the emperor to love you so much. You actually want to force the emperor into a corner, you really are a vicious woman! "


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was still unmoved, Nangong Qian Hua was so angry that she directly stood up from her chair.


    After that, he angrily flicked his sleeves and left.


    Night had fallen, but tonight''s Imperial Palace was not quiet.


    Inside the Hibiscus Temple, the lights were still on.


    "Jin''er, I''ve never touched her."


    Beside the bed, Bai Zhan Ke sat with a serious look in his black eyes.


    Hua Mujiao sat on the bed, watching the serious Bai Zhan Ke with a smile on his face.


    "I know, but can you not let anyone know about this? I don''t want to let Mu Qiu ruin my reputation. "


    Under these circumstances, even Bai Zhan Ke found the time to explain to him, and Hua Mujiao''s heart was unspeakably moved.


    She felt lucky to fall in love with this man in front of her.


    "I can''t guarantee you, unless you are unharmed."


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin trusted him, Bai Zhan''s expression relaxed a little.


    "What harm can I do? Even if the empress dowager forced you, or the ministers and officials asked you to punish me for my crimes, didn''t I still have a bargaining chip in my stomach? Furthermore, I do not intend to sit still and wait for someone to stab me. "


    Using the child in her womb as a bargaining chip, this was the last countermeasure that Hua Mujie thought of.


    If her previous plan was correct, then there was no need to announce that she already had a plan.


    After all, she had no idea how many pairs of eyes were staring at her right now. She didn''t want anyone to harm her child.


    "What are you going to do?"


    "When Mu Qiu is slightly better, I will secretly send her a message. Right now, Ye Yi Xin will be staying at the Eternal Music Palace every day. This matter is somewhat troublesome, so we''ll have to consider it over carefully. But you don''t need to worry, I''ll take care of it."


    With that, Hua Mujiao raised an eyebrow, and said, "Don''t forget, right now, I have an entire Southern Kingdom backing me up."


    "Alright, you rest first. I still need to take care of some government affairs."


    Hearing that she was going to leave, Hua Mujiao pouted unhappily.


    "You have to leave again. Ever since we came back, we haven''t seen each other for two days. It wasn''t easy for you to come tonight, and you have to leave again."


    Seeing Hua Mujiao pouting, Bai Zhan reached out and touched her face, a doting expression on his face.


    "The Li Palace has been here for too long. Many things have already been piled up. In a few days, when everything is settled, I will accompany you properly." "Be good and go to bed early."


    "Oh!"


    If Bai Zhan Ke wasn''t the Emperor, she thought, then they would definitely get tired of each other every day. At least, according to ancient times, it would be men working and women knitting or something like that.


    As she thought about it, Hua Mu Jin''s heart felt extremely sour.


    Suddenly, she reached out her hand, wrapped Bai Zhan Ke''s neck with her arm and leaned forward to kiss his lips.


    Bai Zhan was stunned for a moment, and when he finally regained his senses, the warmth left behind by Hua Mujiao had already vanished from his lips.


    "I truly hope that we can lead a dull life. You are not a king, and I am not your concubine. You are my husband, and I am your wife.


    Perhaps it was due to her experience of Mu Qiu that Hua Mu Jin started to feel a little sad.


    "There will be such a day, believe me!"


    This time, Bai Zhan didn''t use the name ''Zhen'', but ''I.''


    This shows that he is willing to spend the sunset with the flower hibiscus.


    "En, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for you to fulfill those words."


    After the white battle, Hibiscus vulgaris did not sleep.


    Until late into the night, when Yan Hua had tied up a person to come back, Hua Mu Jin still didn''t have a trace of sleepiness.


    Seeing her grandson kneeling in front of her, the anger in Hua Mujiao''s heart immediately rose.


    "Pa ¡­"


    She walked forward and fiercely slapped her grandson Chu Feng''s face.


    "This slap was for Mu Qiu!"


    "Pa ¡­"


    Next, another slap.


    "This slap was for the unborn child!"


    Even after slapping her grandson twice, the anger in Hua Mujiao''s heart still hadn''t dissipated.


    "Pa, pa, pa, pa ¡­"


    "These slaps are all because you deserve to be slapped! Let me tell you, grandson Chu, if it wasn''t for Mu Qiu''s sake, I really would have liked to tear you into ten thousand pieces! "


    When he was beating up his grandson Chu, Hua Mujiao had always been ruthless.


    It even made her hands go numb.


    "Dismembered into thousands of pieces? Even I would like to tear myself into a thousand pieces. "It was me. It was I who harmed my own child, as well as Qiu''er ¡­"


    His grandson was kneeling on the ground, tears flowing from his eyes.


    The sadness on his face didn''t seem to be an act.


    "You know you killed them? Grandson Chu, for the sake of power and money, you really can do anything? "


    "No, no, not ¡­!"


    Just as Hua Mujiao finished her sentence, her grandson Chu Feng suddenly roared.


    Anger was written all over his face.


    "Do you think I want to? "If, if it wasn''t for the fact that my parents and brothers are both in the empress dowager''s hands, how could I have ¡­ if Qiu''er could agree to the empress dowager''s request, causing our children to disappear just like that."


    "Do you know how helpless and sad I am? You don''t know that I can''t not have parents and brothers, but I also don''t want to lose Qiu''er and my son. What can I do? What can I do!?


    As a man, it was very painful to be unable to protect the woman he loved as well as his own child.


    However, Hua Mu Jin didn''t sympathize with her grandson, as she felt that it wasn''t worth it.


    Because to her, people of no importance, she didn''t care if they lived or died.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, please kill me. If you kill me, Qiu''er will be relieved. I''ll be free as well. I''m begging you, please kill me ¡­"


    Her grandson, Chu Feng, had suddenly asked for death, but Hua Mujiao hadn''t expected that.


    "You want to die?" "Alright, I''ll help you!"

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    The moment Hua Mujiao''s voice fell, she strode forward and pulled out the sword at Yan Hua''s waist. The moment she stabbed her sword at her grandson, Chu Feng, she didn''t have the slightest hesitation.


    As for his grandson, Chu Yu, he had accepted his fate and was looking to die. His eyes were tightly shut, and only the desire to die was revealed on his face.


    "Puff ¡­"


    The sword pierced into his grandson''s body. As he was in pain, he spat out a mouthful of blood.


    Hua Mujiao drew her sword, and coldly stared at the man kneeling in front of her, without a shred of sympathy or pity.


    Blood dripped from the sword blade as Hua Mu Jin turned around. Seemingly not wanting to see his grandson''s face again, she waved her hand at Yan Hua and Dan Yu.


    "Drag him away."


    "Yes."


    "Simply stay, I have something that I want you to do."


    When Dan Yu and Yan Hua dragged their grandson Chu along to the entrance of the chamber, Hua Mujiao called out to Dan Yu.


    "Princess, please give your instructions."


    "Keep an eye on the Eternal Music Palace and don''t let anyone hurt Xuanfei, especially Imperial Concubine Jing. Keep an eye on her. "In addition, when Yan Hua comes back later, tell him to send a letter to the Prime Minister''s Mansion."


    Hua Mu Jin was calculating something, but no one knew.


    He would only accept her orders and would not ask her any questions.


    However, if he were to secretly protect Xuanfei, then ¡­


    "Princess, you can hand over the matter of protecting Xuanfei to someone else. The palace hasn''t been peaceful recently, so this subordinate believes that your safety is the most important."


    Turning her head, Hua Mujiao looked at Dan Yu, an icy cold light flashed in the corner of her eyes.


    "I know what you''re worried about. Relax, with my current identity, they still don''t dare to openly attack me. Even if they do come here to scam us, it will depend on whether they have the ability to do so. In addition, Nan Ge has been protecting him from the shadows, so there shouldn''t be any problems. "


    Just because she was worried about him, she knew about the flower, hibiscus.


    But at the same time, she was still worried about Mu Qiu''s safety.


    "Yes, your subordinate understands."


    It was just as Nangong Qianhua had said, on the morning of the second day, the ministers and officials had signed a letter and sent a memorial to Bai Zhan Ke. The memorial only contained words of reprimand to Princess Xi, those words were meant to be used to describe the current Hua Mu Jin: merciless, venomous, and venomous.


    And the most important thing in the imperial report was to request for the Emperor to punish the sin flower, Hibiscus rubra.


    And this so-called punishment, was it a capital offense, or was it the crime of being beheaded by a crowd on the streets?


    Naturally, when Bai Zhan Ke received this memorial, he directly threw the imperial report into the hands of the head minister. It was said that his face at that time was terrifyingly dark.


    Although this imperial edict had been jointly written by the ministers and officials, what was strange was that as Xuanfei''s father, the Right Prime Minister, did not sign his name on the imperial edict. Instead, he said a few words of praise for Hua Mujiao in the imperial court.


    This matter was inconceivable to everyone.


    Even though it was a joint letter from the ministers and officials, the emperor had always held this matter in custody. If anyone brought it up, the emperor would fly into a rage and reprimand the officials.


    Even though he was the king, the pressure exerted by the officials was not small.


    Even though he wanted to protect Mu Jin, this matter could not be suppressed for long.


    Tens of days later, the empress dowager finally couldn''t hold it in and went to find the palace.


    "Chenqie pays respects to the empress dowager. The empress dowager is blessed."


    "Blessed are the Queen Mother."


    When the empress dowager came to the palace, Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mu Jin happened to be there, but it was unknown whether the empress dowager came to find Hua Mu Jin or Bai Zhan Ke.


    "There''s no one else here, why are you all doing this?"


    The empress dowager had Senior Servant Qin help help her sit down, but her tone was filled with loathing towards Hua Mujie and Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Empress Dowager is right, then forgive me for being impolite. However, I''m very curious. Did Empress Dowager come here today to find me or the Emperor? "


    The empress dowager cast a glance at Hua Mujiao before waving a hand at Qin mama, signaling her to withdraw.


    Qin mama understood, bowed, and left.


    "The matter of Imperial Concubine Xi harming Long Si has already been made known to everyone in Huan Yue Country. Right now, even the commoners are denouncing you, wanting to have the Emperor punish you for your crimes. I didn''t expect that after seeing you today, you would look so relaxed, as if this had never happened. This mentality of yours makes me admire you."


    With a smile, Hua Mujiao glanced at Bai Zhan Ke, the trust in her eyes clear as day.


    "The empress dowager is praising me too much. Isn''t this because I''ve found a good man? Even if the sky falls, he''ll still hold on for me, don''t you think so, empress dowager?"


    There was a deeper meaning to Hua Mujie''s words, and the Empress Dowager understood it.


    "Hmph, don''t be too proud too early. Even if it''s the sky, there will still be a time when it falls. Even if there''s someone to support you, it might not be enough to support you for a lifetime. Who can say for sure?"


    Her Majesty meant nothing more than to say that sooner or later she would defeat the White Battlefield.


    "Is that so? "Then we can only wait and see."


    "What is the Empress Dowager''s intention for this trip?"


    Hua Mujiao and the Empress Dowager pinched each other''s lips, while Bai Zhan Ke, who was standing to one side, didn''t sound too comfortable either.


    Since it had already been revealed, there was no need for both sides to hide.


    "It''s been so many years, I''m sure the emperor has already found out that your mufei is over there. Right now, the emperor has Yu''er under house arrest, and we both have each other''s weak points. Since that''s the case, why make a deal to hand over the other''s weak points? What do you think, your majesty?"


    As the Empress Mother spoke, Bai Zhan Ke''s hands had already clenched into fists.


    Hua Mujiao knew that right now, Bai Zhan Ke wanted to kill this old demoness right in front of him, but he was holding himself back.


    While thinking, Hua Mujiao stretched out her hand, covering Bai Zhan Ke''s hand.


    The warmth from her palm eased the tension a little.


    "Sure, but how can I trust you?"


    For Her Majesty, both White Battlegrass and Hibiscus floral are distrustful.


    After all, this woman was too crafty and had many tricks up her sleeve.


    "I presume that this object looks very familiar to Your Majesty?" "Look at how exquisite it is. I''m afraid even an ordinary craftsman would not be able to get such a fine and delicate jade hairpin, don''t you think?"


    The empress dowager took out a jade hairpin from her sleeve and held it up to look around. She didn''t seem to like the hairpin at all.


    When the empress dowager took out the jade hairpin, Bai Zhan Ke''s hand clenched into a fist again.


    "What do you think I should do?"


    "It''s very simple. Release Yu''er from her house arrest and restore her identity as the king of the Huan Yue Kingdom. Once the decree is passed, I will naturally release your mother, allowing you to reunite with her."


    The Empress said it lightly, but Hibiscus Blossom always felt that something was wrong.


    She looked at the white battle and then at the Empress Dowager.


    Following that, Hua Mujie''s lips curled up into a sinister smile, and his lips moved.


    "Majesty, I don''t think this is proper. Everyone knew that the prince was safe and sound within his estate. If the emperor had first issued an imperial decree to lift his house, then would the empress dowager have released his mufei? Or could it be that the person we are meeting is really mufei? "


    The empress dowager was a crafty person. She had fought with Hua Mujiao multiple times, so she understood him well.


    If he''d first passed down the imperial edict, this woman would likely have gone back on her word.


    After all, in the hearts of everyone in the Huan Yue Country, the wife of Bai Zhan Ke had long since passed away.


    If the empress dowager had done something she didn''t know about, then this transaction would have been a trap for them.


    "You, Hua Mu Jin, This Dowager isn''t such a person. If you slander This Dowager like this, then do you know that this is a heinous crime!?"


    A felony?


    Hua Mujie found it funny in her heart, "So what if it''s a big crime? Now that you are in the palace and only the three of us are here, even if you say that I am disrespectful and have slandered you, who will believe you? Furthermore, the words of the two people are better than the words of one person. "


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao''s face suddenly sank.


    She looked coldly at the empress dowager, her eyes cold.


    "Empress Dowager, since you want to make a deal, then show us some sincerity. As long as you let us see mufei first, we''ll immediately announce the imperial edict and hand over the person with one hand and hand over the imperial edict with the other. Fair!"


    Honestly speaking, Hua Mujiao didn''t want to waste words with the empress dowager, but in this situation, for the sake of her mother''s concubine, she had no choice but to speak more to this old woman.


    The empress dowager stared angrily at Hua Mu Jin, as if her plan had been completely in vain. She wanted nothing more than to tear Hua Mu Jin into pieces to vent her anger.


    "What if This Dowager says no?"


    As soon as the empress dowager finished speaking, Hua Mujiao suddenly laughed.


    Then, she slowly stood up and walked towards the empress dowager.


    At the same time, a dagger slipped out of her sleeve.


    "You, you, Hua Mu Jin, what do you want to do? You dare to kill This Dowager? Do you know that this is a crime that involves nine families? "


    When the empress dowager saw Hua Mujiao shake the dagger in her hand, she felt a little guilty, her forehead beading with sweat.


    Hua Mu Jin smiled as he looked at her, the dagger in her hand being played skillfully.


    "A family of nine? Did the empress dowager forget that I was a princess of the Southern Kingdom? Could it be that the empress dowager wanted to destroy the entire Southern Kingdom? Even if the empress dowager wants to, it''ll still depend on whether you have the ability to. "


    The Empress Dowager knew exactly how strong the Southern Kingdom was.


    However, Hua Mujie''s threat of wielding a dagger made her feel a sense of danger.


    "Even if This Dowager''s family can''t exterminate the Southern Kingdom, if you kill This Dowager, what do you think the official minister won''t say? The people of Huan Yue wouldn''t say anything? At that time, the Emperor will be convicted of murdering his father and mother. "


    Killing the parents?


    "I know, Huan Yue''s country has already passed laws, and the emperor is guilty of violating the law, both with the commoners and with the commoners. If you were to die in the palace today, the emperor would definitely be responsible for your actions." I know, Huan Yue''s country''s laws, and the emperor is guilty of violation of the law, also with the commoners.


    "However ¡­"


    As she spoke, the sinister smile on Hua Mujiao''s face deepened. She picked up the dagger and pressed it against the empress dowager''s neck, as if she was about to cut her throat in the next second.

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    "If I plead guilty to the people of Huan Yue and all of the ministers, saying that it was I who killed you and that it had nothing to do with the emperor, do you think, empress dowager, that anyone would say that the emperor killed you?"


    Hua Mujiao''s tone was ice-cold, and he couldn''t feel even the slightest bit of heat.


    It was as if she had already made up her mind to perish together with the empress dowager.


    "Hua Mu Jin, have you gone mad? You actually want to perish together with This Dowager? Could it be that you''re willing to part with the Emperor and your current position? "


    Faced with such an appearance of hibiscus floral, the empress dowager did not feel confident.


    She even felt that the current Hibiscus Flower was a madman.


    "I''ve gone mad, but I was driven mad by you, empress dowager!"


    "Hmph, haha ¡­"


    Suddenly the Empress laughed.


    Hua Mujiao furrowed his brows. Seeing the empress dowager laugh so loudly like she was crazy, the hand holding the dagger nearly slit her throat.


    "Flower Hibiscus, want to kill This Dowager? Then why don''t you do it! However, after you kill This Dowager, the imperial concubine and your good sister Mu Qiu will all be buried with This Dowager. Do you really think This Dowager would dare to come to this palace without any preparation? Right, even you, will have to accompany This Dowager in death! "


    "You ¡­!"


    Hua Mujiao didn''t expect the empress dowager to have such a trick up her sleeve.


    However, she had no plans to take the life of the empress dowager in the palace.


    After all, she had no intention of becoming the world''s sinner.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, it''s best not to be too confident. Although mufei is in your hands, I know very well how she''s been tortured." Furthermore, Mu Qiu betrayed me. It''s fine if I don''t have such a sister. "As for my life, it''s a cheap life. Besides you, it''s a very good deal to pave the way for the emperor."


    "Hua Mujiao, you''ve really gone mad!"


    The empress dowager had not expected that Hibiscus Blossom would say such a thing.


    She had already thought of a way out, and the chips in her hand was discarded.


    "Alright, This Dowager promises you that I''ll let you all meet that slut first. But at the same time, I ask you, Your Majesty, to draw up an imperial edict so that when you hand over that woman, This Dowager must receive her imperial edict. Otherwise, This Dowager cannot guarantee that she will still be alive!"


    With that, the Empress Mother opened Hua Mujie''s hand against her neck, stood up and angrily flicked her sleeves as she left.


    Hua Mu Jin looked at the empress dowager who had left and heaved a sigh of relief.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin fell into a warm embrace. Bai Zhan Ke''s breath landed on Hua Mu Jin''s neck, making her feel a little itchy.


    "What''s wrong? Worried about me? "


    "Mm. You shouldn''t have taken your life as a threat."


    A gentle smile appeared on Hua Mujiao''s face as she was tightly hugged by Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I was only bluffing. I''m not that stupid. I''m going to use my life to accompany her. Furthermore, even if I did kill her and plead guilty in front of everyone under the heavens, I know that you would definitely be able to protect me.


    In the past, Hibiscus vulgaris wanted to kill the empress dowager in one blow.


    However, after thinking about it, she had done so many bad things. If she were to kill him, not only would she not be able to resolve her hatred, but she would also become the empress dowager of Huan Yue Country.


    Since that was the case, she might as well ruin her reputation and end up with the title of empress dowager she cared most about. Wouldn''t it be even better if she died and didn''t enjoy it?


    "Jin''er, don''t leave us."


    "Yes."


    The next day, the empress dowager did keep her promise and delivered Bai Zhan Ke''s mufei to the Hibiscus Palace. The moment she saw Bai Zhan peng mufei, Hua Mujiao''s heart felt as if it had been whipped, and the pain was unbearable.


    As for Bai Zhan Ke, he could feel tears welling up in his eyes as he watched his mother lose her human form.


    Following that, the decree to remove Bai Linyu''s house arrest was also issued. At the same time, Bai Linyu also regained her status as a prince. The already wavering ministers all turned to her side.


    The day after Bai Lingyu was released from his house arrest, he went to the morning court. The morning court, he wrote a letter to the emperor, and was reprimanded by the emperor for punishing Hibiscus on his death.


    But at the same time, the Right Prime Minister, who had been speaking up for Hua Mujiao, also stood at the side with Bai Lingyu, requesting for the Emperor to punish her.


    Due to his rage, Bai Zhan Ke swung his draconic robe and charged down. This matter was temporarily stabilized.


    "I''ve been wondering why the empress dowager would exchange mufei for white feathers at this time. Now I finally know what''s going on. She''s steeled her heart and wanted to get rid of me first."


    Within Hibiscus Temple, Hibiscus Mutabilis sat by a table, leisurely sipping tea.


    Even though this matter had caused a huge commotion, she still looked like an outsider, not the least bit worried.


    "The backer behind you is the entire Southern Kingdom. If he doesn''t get rid of you, he will have to include the entire Southern Kingdom in his plan to deal with the war. If we are to include the entire Southern Kingdom in our plan, do you think that she has the confidence to win?"


    On one side, Bai Yan was holding a teacup, looking extremely relaxed.


    "In the Sunlight Nation, if she lost her shield, she could only rest it on Bai Lingyu."


    Bai Zhan Ke got to the point.


    To the Empress Dowager, this was like a thunderbolt striking down on her face. She could have relied on the State of Heaven''s Illumination to deal with the white war, but she wouldn''t have been able to deal with internal and external troubles.


    But she didn''t expect that Nangong Yao would have the guts to kill her father, and not only that, he wouldn''t even let her off the hook.


    "Does this count as a dog jumping off a wall when it''s in a hurry?"


    That''s pretty much what it means. In the past few days, Bai Linyu''s movements have been extremely fast, and all of the ministers that he had taken back earlier have now turned their backs on him. It is because he is certain that those ministers do not like you, that is why they are acting so quickly at this critical juncture.


    White Feather ¡­


    As for Bai Linyu, Hua Mu Jin actually didn''t want to become enemies with him.


    Firstly, it was because he was too shrewd, and secondly, although he had been using Qin Wentian previously, he had never harmed him.


    "Little girl, if Bai Lingyu and the Minister continue to make a ruckus like this, I''m afraid the war will break out sooner or later." "You still feel threatened. Even if Zhan Ke wants to protect you, I''m afraid he won''t be able to."


    Bai Yan was actually quite good to Hua Mujiao. It was just that this time, she appeared to be too calm and collected, making it difficult for him to touch her.


    "Can I understand that Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, you''re worried about me?"


    "Ahem ¡­!"


    Just as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, he heard Bai Zhan''s soft cough.


    She tilted her head to look at Bai Zhan Ke and knew that this man was feeling jealous again.


    "It is only natural to be worried. After all, you are my nephew''s wife. If you disappear, then he must not be depressed. According to his temperament, perhaps he might be willing to die with you."


    A martyr?


    Hua Mu Jin couldn''t believe it. She looked at Bai Zhan Ke in shock, "That can''t be, right?"


    "As for that!"


    "¡­"


    This word was the answer to Bai Zhan Ke''s question.


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit speechless, but this answer made her quite happy.


    "If that''s the case, then am I not allowed to die? Otherwise, who knows what kind of disaster people might scold me as. "


    "Yes."


    "A joke is a joke. Girl, you tell this lord what your plans are. I can see that you''re neither impatient nor impatient. Have you found a way to deal with Bai Linyu and the empress dowager?" "Tell me about it, and let this grandpa prepare a bit to add fuel to the fire."


    Bai Yan was quite curious about the flower hibiscus plan.


    Although he could imagine that Hua Mujiao might have moved out of the Southern Kingdom, he didn''t know how she would deal with Bai Lingyu and the empress dowager.


    "About that, I won''t tell you the secret!"


    Half a month had passed since Mu Qiu had fallen into the water, and Bai Zhan had suppressed the matter time and time again. However, the morning assembly was finally unable to continue on.


    "Your majesty, although there are countless imperial concubines in the imperial harem, there''s no mischievous concubine who possesses a dragon heir. This is a joyous news, but because of Empress Xi''s jealousy, esteemed wangfei lost her dragon heir, and according to the laws of Huan Yue Country, it is a serious crime that involves the nine clans. Your majesty has repeatedly protected Empress Xi, and it has caused the dissatisfaction of all citizens of Huan Yue.


    In the imperial court, Bai Linyu was dressed in her official uniform, looking rather handsome and courteous.


    However, what he said actually made people feel afraid.


    "Your Majesty, this subject believes that what Your Highness said is correct. I hope Your Majesty can punish Empress Xi."


    "Your Majesty, this subject agrees ¡­"


    All of a sudden, more than half of the ministers kneeled on the ground and asked the same thing, asking for Hua Mujie''s punishment.


    "Who said that I would be punished?"


    However, at this moment, Hua Mujiao suddenly wore a light purple concubine attire and walked out from the side like a noble immortal.


    When Bai Lingyu raised his head to look at her, she was stunned.


    At the same time, Hua Mu Jin also coincidentally looked at Bai Ling Yu.


    The two looked at each other, and Hua Mu Jin showed Bai Ling Yu a very gentle smile.


    Hua Mujiao walked towards Bai Linyu, her smile growing wider as she looked at him.


    "It seems that you really don''t like me. You actually want me to die so badly. This truly makes me sad."


    Bai Linyu did not say anything, but stared fixedly at Hua Mu Jin as the corner of her mouth curled up into a smile.


    "I really don''t know how I offended all of you. You actually made all of you ministers work together like this. You want to kill me? My heart is as cold as snow, extremely cold."


    While speaking, Hua Mujiao headed towards the Dragon Throne, towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    Step by step, she ascended the stairs until she reached the very top. Only then did she turn around in a dangerous manner, looking down upon all the ministers and officials below.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, the imperial harem is not allowed to participate in politics. For you to suddenly appear in the imperial court, I''m afraid you must be violating the rules."


    "The imperial court is not a place for women to appear. I hope the emperor can order Imperial Concubine Xi to withdraw."

 C200

    Hearing the official''s voice, Hua Mujiao was not angry. Instead, she was smiling.


    After that, she straightforwardly walked to Bai Zhan Ke''s side and stood by his side.


    "Your majesty, have a listen. The ministers aren''t even welcoming chenqie. Chenqie originally thought to announce the good news to the ministers when she arrives later. Who would''ve thought that the ministers actually don''t like chenqie so much, and even ¡­"


    Hua Mujie''s voice sounded weak and wronged, but only Bai Zhan Ke knew that she was disgusting this group of ministers.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, no matter who comes, you shouldn''t be in the court."


    "That''s right, what''s more, esteemed Empress Xi, you pushed esteemed wangfei into the water, causing esteemed wangfei to lose her dragon son and killing him. This is a heinous crime that involves all nine clans. This subject wishes to advise esteemed wangfei to quickly leave the great hall."


    "Your majesty, since Empress Xi has arrived in the great hall, I hope that you can order people to capture her and imprison her in the Celestial Prison."


    "Your majesty, please imprison esteemed wangfei in the heavenly prison ¡­"


    In an instant, the kneeling ministers once again said the same words.


    "A family of nine? Imprisoning the heavenly prison? This prince really wants to see, who dares to stop her! "


    However, just as the ministers were begging Hua Mu Jin, who was sitting on the Dragon Throne to lock her up, a powerful voice suddenly came from the entrance of the great hall.


    The man''s voice was sonorous and forceful. Moreover, it carried a domineering tone. It made everyone turn their heads to look over.


    Hua Mu Jin looked over and saw Mu Yuze, the Southern Kingdom''s crown prince, walking step by step toward the great hall dressed in the attire of the crown prince, and Mu Xuanyin, the first prince of the Southern Kingdom, following closely behind him.


    Most of the officials had never seen Mu Xuanyi and Mu Yuze so they naturally didn''t know their identities. They were all whispering guesses to each other.


    Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin stepped forward and bowed towards Bai Zhan.


    "Southern Kingdom''s crown prince greets the Moon Emperor."


    "The eldest prince of the Southern Kingdom greets Huan Yue emperor."


    In that instant, everyone was astonished. They hadn''t expected that the Crown Prince and First Prince of the Southern Kingdom would actually come to Huan Yue?


    "Crown Prince, excuse me."


    "Thank you, emperor Huan Yue."


    When she saw Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze, the smile on Hua Mu Jin''s face blossomed.


    The grim-faced Bai Zhan Ke had also calmed down a little.


    "Great Emperor, Little Royal Uncle, you two have come."


    Seeing Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin, Hua Mu Jin ran down with a smile. She stood in front of the two of them, looking like a petite and cute child.


    "Little girl, come over here. Let little royal uncle have a good look at you. Did someone bully you? "Tell little imperial uncle that little imperial uncle will help you teach him a lesson."


    Mu Yuze''s words were clearly meant for everyone present to hear.


    From the way he dotingly caressed Hibiscus Blossom''s head, everyone could tell that this so called Empress Xi wasn''t a princess with a name in the Southern Kingdom, but rather one that was greatly favored by the Southern Kingdom.


    "Has he lost weight? "I didn''t feel anything, but my little imperial uncle and big imperial uncle came at the perfect time. A few officials said just now that they wanted to imprison me to the Heavenly Prison, but they scared Jin''er."


    The main hall of the imperial court had now become a place where Mu Yuze, Mu Xuanyin, and Hua Mu Jin were reminiscing about the past. This caused some of the ministers to feel extremely displeased.


    And what Hua Mujiao had said just now had made those ministers who had just spoken become especially angry when they heard it.


    "Who?" This prince wants to see, who dares to imprison our little girl Jin Jin, are you tired of living? Or could it be that the Huan Yue Country intends to cause a war between the two countries? "


    While Mu Xuanli was speaking, he swept a glance at the ministers kneeling before him. Although he was smiling, his eyes were like sharp swords that wanted to stab them to death.


    Hua Mu Jin pouted, her face filled with grievance.


    She glanced at the kneeling ministers and actually began to sob quietly.


    "Eldest Imperial Uncle, Little Royal Uncle, Jin''er, Jin''er ¡­"


    "Little girl, what''s wrong? Why are you crying? Are you feeling wronged here? If anyone dares to bully you again, I will destroy them, okay? "


    The crown prince of his country, after hearing Hua Mujiao''s soft sobbing, was actually at a loss on what to do.


    That appearance of his, which looked like he cared for Hibiscus Mutsuki, caused everyone present to break out in a cold sweat.


    "I wonder why His Highness the Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom and the First Prince have suddenly come to Huan Yue?"


    At this time, Bai Linyu, who had been watching the show, suddenly asked.


    Mu Yuze was too busy comforting Mu Jin, so she didn''t pay attention to Bai Linyu.


    However, Mu Xuanli only sneered at him before turning his head to look at Bai Zhan on the dragon throne, bowing respectfully as he said, "Huan Yue Emperor, our Southern Kingdom has sent people here for three matters."


    On the dragon throne, Bai Zhan Ke''s gaze was fixed on Hua Mu Jin.


    He looked at Hua Mujiao''s sobbing appearance, but did not reveal any expression of heartache. Instead, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up as he revealed a slight smile.


    "The Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom and the First Prince came, but were unable to welcome you. It was my Huan Yue Country that was disrespectful. Please speak bluntly, First Prince, for what three matters?"


    "First of all, I believe that the Huan Yue Emperor knows that our Southern Kingdom is a country rich in war horses. This time, we have come under the orders of the Southern Kingdom and have sent two hundred good stallions to the Huan Yue Emperor. This way, the Huan Yue Kingdom will have good war horses at all times and won''t dare to invade from another country."


    As soon as Mu Xuanyin finished her sentence, all the ministers started whispering to each other once again.


    Two hundred fine stallions?


    It had to be known that the Southern Kingdom flourished with fine war horses. This was something the people of the world knew.


    The war horses on the battlefield were all from the Southern Kingdom.


    Although the Southern Kingdom had produced fine warhorses, they had never sold any stallions. All the countries had spied on the stallions of the Southern Kingdom for a long time, and many small countries had sent people to steal them, but in the end, they all died in the Southern Kingdom and never returned.


    It was simply a fantasy for the Southern Kingdom to suddenly release two hundred of its best stud horses.


    "First Prince, continue."


    In the main hall, the official''s voice caused Bai Zhan Ke to be displeased. He suddenly opened his mouth, suppressing the voices of the ministers.


    "The second matter, all the ministers present should be well aware that in addition to having a large amount of war horses, there is also silk. This silk can be said to be monopolized by my Southern Kingdom, if I am not mistaken, the official uniforms of the ministers are all silk from my Southern Kingdom, right?"


    That''s right, the reason why the Southern Kingdom became an economic power was because, in addition to their war horses, they also produced silk, and these silk could be said to be of the highest quality. Although it was somewhat shameful, the ministers all knew that their official clothes were indeed made of silk from the Southern Kingdom.


    Not only silk, but the Southern Kingdom flourished with a lot of fine rice. Everything that was closely related to living was basically the stuff that the Southern Kingdom flourished with.


    "According to my King of the South, this time, for the sake of our friendship with the Huan Yue Country, we have sent seventy skilled workers to teach the Huan Yue Country how to cultivate high-quality silk. Of course, we also have the top quality Spring Silkworm for extradition, to be gifted to the Huan Yue Emperor."


    Top quality Spring Silkworm?


    Seventy skilled silk craftsmen?


    Mu Xuanyin''s words were once again beyond the control of the ministers as they began whispering among themselves.


    This time around, the majority of their words were about the Southern Kingdom''s benevolence towards Chu Feng. In order to express their goodwill, they had actually offered such a great gift.


    The corners of Hua Mujiao''s lips curled up into a cold smile as he listened to the whispers of the official.


    This was what a human being was. They would be devoured by benefits.


    "Don''t worry, this time, Royal Father has ordered that you must not suffer even the slightest bit of grievance. You are a princess held in the palm of our Southern Kingdom, and whoever touches you will be opposing the Southern Kingdom."


    Mu Yuze''s voice sounded beside him.


    Hua Mu Jin stopped sneering, and turned to smile at Mu Yu Ze as he nodded.


    To be honest, she was actually quite embarrassed. She had originally only taken over someone else''s body, but now she was enjoying the treatment that belonged to someone else. Hua Mujiao truly felt somewhat guilty.


    "Your Highness, may I ask, are two hundred fine stud horses, seventy fine silk craftsmen, and fine spring silkworms really bequeathed to the State of Huan Yue by the South?"


    The ministers were still whispering to each other, but Bai Linyu did not join them.


    He glanced at Hua Mu Jin, then looked at Mu Yu Ze with a smile on his face.


    "Of course, Your Highness doesn''t need to doubt that our Southern Kingdom has always focused on peace. Since we''ve already signed a hundred year agreement with the Huan Yue Country, we naturally have a good relationship with them. "However ¡­"


    As Mu Yuze spoke, she suddenly stopped.


    He placed Hua Mujiao behind him, glanced at all the ministers present, and then the corners of his mouth hooked into an evil smile.


    Then he turned to the white warrior on the dragon throne and spoke respectfully.


    "Huan Yue emperor, we have three things to discuss before we come here. Can we let the ministers listen to the third before we discuss it?"


    Mu Yuze''s voice rang out, and all of the ministers shut their mouths.


    "Please speak, Crown Prince."


    The first and second were all extremely good things to the Huan Yue Country. The ministers were still in disbelief as they thought that the third was probably more important than the first and second.


    Naturally, he calmed down, wanting to seriously listen to Mu Yuze speak of the third matter.


    "The third matter is of utmost importance. It was instructed by my King of the South, Ding Lingwan, before we left. "Huan Yue Emperor, Jin''er is a princess of our Southern Kingdom. The king loves her dearly, and fears that she will be bullied by others if she suffers even a little bit in the Huan Yue Country."


    As he spoke to here, Mu Yuze suddenly paused, and glanced at the few ministers kneeling at the side.


    Then, he continued, "In our Southern Kingdom, to have one wife is something that everyone in the world knows. I presume that the Huan Yue Emperor and the other ministers are aware of this as well. "Jing Jin is a princess of the Southern Kingdom. Although she has already become your concubine, there are countless concubines in the Huan Yue empress palace, so the king is very worried that she will suffer losses in the Huan Yue emperor''s harem."


    "Therefore, our main goal this time is to find out whether little girl Jin Jin is doing well or not in the Huan Yue Country. If good, the relationship between the two countries is good, my Southern Kingdom''s gift will be her great gift. "But if it''s not good ¡­"

 C201

    As he spoke, Mu Yuze''s voice suddenly became cold.


    Even Mu Yu Ze''s eyes were as cold as an icehouse, so cold that it made people tremble.


    "Does the Huan Yue emperor remember that when we signed the friendship agreement, it was with little girl Jin Jin as the precondition. When the Huan Yue country and the Heaven Pride Nation fought before, my Southern Kingdom sent food and weapons all the way for little girl Jin and little girl Jin''s future child, so the Huan Yue emperor shouldn''t have forgotten about this, right?"


    Mu Yuze''s words were obviously saying that Hibiscus vulgaris, the empress of Huan Yue Country, was the precondition for the two countries to have a good relationship.


    The words he said brought up Mu Jin at the peak of the sky, causing all the ministers who had been talking about punishing Mu Jin to swallow their saliva.


    "Our Southern Kingdom sent the stallion and silkworm this time because our king wanted the emperor to treat the little girl Jin Jin. "However, I heard that when I was outside the main hall, a lot of ministers had asked Huan Yue to imprison her in the Celestial Prison and said that she was from a family of nine. I would like to ask, does Huan Yue want to tear up the contract and become enemies with the Southern Kingdom?"


    Suddenly, the entire hall became quiet. It was so quiet that everyone''s breathing could be heard clearly.


    In an instant, the ministers kneeling on the ground didn''t even dare to breathe. Even their bodies were trembling slightly.


    "A family of nine? ''Little girl Jin Jin is a princess of my Southern Kingdom, and there are nine generations of her family. Does that mean she wants to get rid of my Southern Kingdom''s royalty? '' Or could it be that those ministers who have mentioned that there are nine families are trying to get rid of the entire Southern Kingdom? "


    Mu Yuze''s voice had become extremely cold from the start.


    Even though these words were said by Mu Xuanyin and weren''t as cold as before, there was an unsuppressible dignity within them.


    His tone was asking if the Huan Yue Country really wanted to go against the Southern Kingdom.


    "Your Highness, Your Highness, those ministers just now were just official officials, speaking to the emperor about our Huan Yue country''s matters. Your Highness, why do you need to talk about the relationship between the two countries?"


    From the moment Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin appeared in the great hall, Bai Lingyu knew that this matter wasn''t as simple as it seemed.


    Indeed, it was as he''d expected. He''d wanted to incite the officials to put pressure on Hua Mujiao and punish him for his crimes, but it seemed impossible now.


    Even though he had never thought of this, he really wanted to behead Hua Mujiao in public.


    Bai Linyu had even thought of swapping Hua Mu Jin for her and hiding her at his side from now on when she was taken out to the streets to show off her skills. However, his plans had been foiled by Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin.


    "The duty of an official? Instead, I want to hear it from your Highness, what kind of family matter is this, and why do I still need the words of the ministers to imprison my Southern Kingdom''s princess in the Celestial Prison and to even implicate the Nine Clans? "


    Mu Xuanyin''s expression was ice-cold the entire time she was looking at Bai Lingyu.


    As for Mu Yuze, she held onto Hua Mujiao and softly consoled him, "The little girl is not afraid. With royal uncle here, no one will dare to hurt you."


    "Little royal uncle, I''m fine."


    Hua Mujiao gave Mu Yu Ze a peaceful look, then turned to look at Bai Zhan Ke and nodded.


    When their eyes met, they seemed to know each other''s intentions.


    "Your Highness Crown Prince, your highness doesn''t know that esteemed Empress Xi has pushed the pregnant Empress Xuanyan into the water, causing Empress Xuanyan to lose her dragon heir. In our Huan Yue Country, causing the death of a dragon heir is a crime that involves nine other clans."


    "Did you push Empress Xuanxuan into the water to throw Long Zi''s face into the water? Who saw it? Who was there then? "


    As soon as Bai Lingyu finished her sentence, Mu Xuanli continued to interrogate her.


    Mu Yuze glanced at Bai Lingyu, and coldly said, "Little girl Jin Jin has a kind personality, why would she do such a malicious thing? It is likely that someone among them wants to frame us, right? "


    Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin protected Mu Jin, while Bai Lingyu felt a little helpless.


    He had been under house arrest for almost half a year, but he didn''t expect that after he came out, Mu Jin would become the Southern Kingdom''s princess. Not only was the Southern Kingdom holding the precious treasure in their hands, they were also holding it in their mouths.


    "At that time, it was a palace maid who saw it. As for whether it was framed, that is still unknown. "But, that esteemed wangfei Xuanyuan who was pushed into the water is the daughter of my Huan Yue Country''s Right Prime Minister. Your highness, why not ask the Right Prime Minister?"


    As he spoke, Bai Lingyu pulled out the Right Prime Minister.


    The Right Prime Minister paid his respects to Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze, before saying, "Your Highness, although esteemed wangfei Xuan is this subject''s daughter, at that time, only esteemed wangfei Xuan and esteemed wangfei Xi were inside the pavilion, and which palace said that it was esteemed imperial concubine Xi who pushed her into the water. Since esteemed wangfei Xuan still hasn''t woken up, I''m afraid this matter still needs detailed investigation."


    The Right Prime Minister suddenly spoke up on behalf of Hua Mu Jin, causing Bai Lingyu to feel extremely surprised.


    A few days ago, the Right Prime Minister had clearly found him and asked him to uphold justice for his daughter, but now ¡­


    As he was thinking, Bai Linyu suddenly turned her head to look at Bai Zhanzheng on the dragon throne. She pursed her lips, and Bai Lingyu knew that he had fallen into a trap.


    "Since the Right Prime Minister has asked for a detailed investigation, then why do the ministers want the Huan Yue Emperor to imprison the little girl?" "Huan Yue emperor, looks like these ministers have made it clear that they want to make the Huan Yue emperor and the Southern Kingdom enemies. These ministers can''t be spies from other countries, right?"


    Mu Xuanli placed the empress''s hat on the heads of those ministers, who instantly kowtowed to show their innocence.


    The beads of sweat on the ministers'' foreheads dripped onto the ground, and their trembling bodies could be seen with a single glance.


    "Your Majesty is wise, this subject and others are definitely not the spies of another country, but, this subject and others feel that since Imperial Concubine Xi has pushed esteemed wangfei Xuanxuan into the water, she should be punished according to the law. This subject and others definitely have no other intentions, Your Majesty."


    "Law?"


    The court official kowtowed to prove his innocence, but Mu Xuanli did not intend to give them the chance.


    "So you''re saying that the few ministers would rather believe a small palace lady, just because they heard the words of a palace lady, they have to behead little girl Jin Jin and bring about nine whole clans? Is this how you intend to implicate my Southern Kingdom''s royal family? "


    "This.this.First ¡­ First prince, you can''t say this. Empress Xuanyan hasn''t awoken in half a month and only the palace people saw it. We, we ¡­"


    "Little girl, have you pushed that esteemed Xuanyuan into the water yet?"


    Suddenly, Mu Yuze asked in a soft voice.


    Hua Mujiao blinked in grievance, and shook her head: "No, I really didn''t. Back then, Xuanfei accidentally fell into the pond herself, and a servant suddenly appeared not too far away and shouted loudly, saying that it was Jin''er who pushed Xuanfei into the water."


    Hearing Hua Mu Jin''s words, Mu Yuze was instantly enraged.


    "Honored ministers, you all heard what little girl Jin Jin said, right? In the eyes of the ministers, a small palace lady is much more trustworthy than my Southern Kingdom princess, am I right? "


    "So it looks like my Southern Princess being a concubine in Huan Yue is not going to be good? Even a small palace lady is more trusted than my Southern Kingdom''s princess. Hmph, good, not bad, very good. "


    Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin were singing the same tune. This made the other ministers even more frightened, to the point where they were no longer able to distinguish which direction was which.


    If the name of a spy was set down, then the nine families would no longer be called the Xi Empire''s, but their own.


    "This, this ¡­"


    "Huan Yue emperor, we respect you, but please give us an explanation."


    Mu Xuanli turned his head to look at Bai Zhan Ke, who was sitting on the dragon throne. Bai Zhan Ke looked at him and then shouted, "Men, pull them down and have the Board of Justice investigate them carefully.


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke stood up and left with a flick of his sleeve.


    "Withdraw ¡­"


    Behind him, the voice of a eunuch could be heard.


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Your lordship said why are you so carefree? So you''re here to trap the empress dowager and Bai Ling?" "In just a short amount of time, you''ve killed quite a few Bai Ling Yu''s men. Little girl, your move is truly damaging."


    In the morning, Bai Yan did not go, but after he left the imperial court, he had appeared in the Hibiscus Temple.


    "What do they have to suffer? If they say something so unpleasant, they will bring it on themselves."


    Hua Mu Jin rolled her eyes at Bai Yan, and then she smiled at Mu Xuanyi and Mu Yu Ze. That smile was so sweet that it instantly darkened the faces of the nearby Bai Que.


    "Great imperial uncle, little imperial uncle, what tea do you want to drink? I''ll personally brew it for you."


    Mu Yu Ze''s heart ached as he looked at Hua Mu Jin''s slightly emaciated appearance.


    "There''s no need to trouble yourself. Just sit down and let me, your Imperial Uncle, have a good look at you. You''ve really lost weight." You say you''re pregnant, but you''re thinner? If we really don''t have a good time here, how about we go back to the Southern Kingdom with your royal uncle? "


    "This is bad!"


    The word ''no'' was not uttered by Hua Mujiao, but by the grim-faced Bai Zhan Ke who had been sitting there all this time.


    "Your Highness, she is my wife!"


    Wife?


    Mu Yu Ze was quite satisfied with the way Bai Zhan Ke had addressed Hibiscus vulgaris.


    If Bai Zhan Ke said that Hua Mu Jin was his concubine, I''m afraid Mu Yuze would be very unhappy.


    After all, there was only one wife, and there were many concubines.


    "Huan Yue emperor, at least this time, my Southern Kingdom helped you a lot. You wouldn''t ¡­ would you want to eat my uncle''s vinegar?"


    "That''s right, according to our seniority, Your Highness and Yuze can still be considered as royal uncles to you. Not to mention helping you out greatly, but according to our seniority, shouldn''t you also call us royal uncles?"


    Mu Yuze had just finished speaking when Mu Xuanyin interrupted him.


    However, the words of the two of them made a black line appear on Bai Zhan Ke''s face.


    "I feel that the Crown Prince and the First Prince were right. You should call them ''Battle Calamity''."


    "¡­"


    Originally, Hua Mu Jin wanted to watch the show, but she didn''t expect that even Bai Yan would be cheering.


    Looking at the black lines on Bai Zhan Ke''s face, Hua Mujiao felt that he was extremely adorable.


    "Little girl Jin, come over here. You want your husband to call for your royal uncle to listen to you? It''s not like your little imperial uncle and royal uncle have come all the way here to solve your problem, right?" Go, reward your royal uncle. "


    Mu Xuanli pulled Hibiscus to him, then pushed her back to Bai Zhan Ke''s side.


    Hua Mu Jin looked at Bai Zhan Ke and laughed embarrassedly, then asked in a testing manner: "Why don''t you call me royal uncle? "Anyway, it''s not like we''re going to lose meat."

 C202

    Actually, Hua Mu Jin still wanted to see the expressions of Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze''s uncle that Bai Zhan Ke had called him. Just thinking about it made her feel that it was very interesting.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke''s face was dark, and even his brows were furrowed.


    The corners of his lips twitched as he replied, "No need to shout!"


    Hua Mujiao couldn''t help laughing at Bai Zhan''s awkward appearance.


    But the more he was like this, the more Hua Mu Jin wanted to tease him.


    After all, as the ruler of a nation, if one were to ask someone his age to call him ''Royal Uncle'', it would be a very interesting thing even for a lantern.


    "Aiya, don''t be so callous. Just scream. Just think of it as calling me ''Royal Uncle'' for my sake, okay?"


    "This is bad!"


    No matter how hard Hua Mujiao grinded it, it was still just two words.


    Not good, not good.


    "Alright, little girl, his temperament is so awkward, since he is unwilling to call out, then don''t force him, if you really force him, and vent your anger on us later, won''t we be in trouble?"


    Actually, Bai Yan also wanted to see who Bai Zhan was going to call as Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli Emperor Uncle; after all, when he first called his nephew ''Emperor Uncle'', he had spent a great deal of effort before being able to hear him address as'' Thirteenth Imperial Uncle ''.


    "Hmph, alright. Since you aren''t willing to call me that, I won''t force you. Then we ¡­" "Un, it hurts, it hurts! I, it hurts my stomach, it hurts my stomach ¡­"


    Before Hua Mujiao could finish her words, her forehead began to drip with sweat. She had an uncomfortable look on her face as she held her stomach, looking as if her stomach was in extreme pain.


    "Jin''er, what''s wrong?" "Jin''er ¡­"


    Seeing this, Bai Zhan Ke held onto Hua Mu Jin. Seeing her ugly expression, Bai Zhan Ke''s brows wrinkled tightly.


    "Don''t touch her, let me check my pulse first."


    When Mu Xuanyin saw Hua Mujiao''s sudden discomfort, she panicked a little and hurried over to check Hua Mujiao''s pulse.


    The worried expression on Mu Yuze''s face was no less than that of the others. She was afraid that something would happen to Hua Mujiao, so she frowned and stomped her feet.


    "What''s going on? Why did his stomach suddenly hurt? Brother Wang, did you take out your pulse? What happened to the little girl Jin Jin? Say something, it''s so urgent. "


    After checking Mu Jin''s pulse, Mu Xuanyin''s expression relaxed slightly.


    "It''s nothing serious. It''s just that the cold poison in her body has returned to its original state due to her recent drug loss. For the time being, it won''t harm her body or the child in her stomach. However, if there''s still no medicine after a few days, I''m afraid ¡­"


    "Cold Poison? What cold poison? Why is there cold poison in little girl Jin Jin''s body? "


    Mu Yuze still didn''t know about the cold poison in Hua Mu Jin''s body, so she was still astonished by Mu Xuanyin''s words.


    "Huan Yue emperor, you feed this medicine to the girl first. I''ll set up a prescription later. Send someone to get it, it can temporarily suppress the cold poison in her body."


    "Mm. Alright."


    Bai Zhan Ke looked worriedly at Hua Mujiao, before lifting her up. Without saying anything, he then carried Hua Mujiao into the sleeping quarters.


    Right now, Hua Mujiao''s stomach didn''t hurt so much anymore.


    She opened her eyes wide and looked at Bai Zhan Ke who was gently laying her on the bed, and she felt an indescribable sadness in her heart.


    "Did you already know that there was a cold poison in my body?"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujiao pulled Bai Zhan''s hand and asked him.


    Bai Zhan Ke pulled on the quilt and covered the hibiscus with it.


    Then he nodded, "Yes, I know."


    "Then you also know ¡­"


    "Yes, I know. What you are carrying, is a twin."


    Originally, Hua Mujiao had been hiding this matter from Bai Zhan, but who knew that he would already know?


    For some reason, Hua Mujiao felt guilty and guilty. It was because of the cold poison in her body that caused her to become pregnant. Then she let the child absorb the cold poison in her body and began to suffer for her as a mother.


    "I''m lying to you because I don''t want you to worry. In this year, too many things have happened, and the things you need to deal with are already insufficient. That''s why I thought, if you don''t know, you won''t be angry, right?"


    Hua Mujie looked at Bai Zhan Ke, afraid that he would get angry.


    Judging from Bai Zhan Ke''s expression, he didn''t seem angry at all.


    "Mm, I''m not angry. Rest first, I''ll accompany you after you''re done."


    When he first found out that Hua Mujiao was deliberately hiding this from him, Bai Zhan Ke was actually a little angry. However, after thinking about it for a bit, she decided to not tell him because she thought of him and didn''t want to create any trouble for him.


    After thinking about it, he was no longer as angry.


    "Alright, if you have anything you want Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin to help, feel free to tell them that they have come to help us. Today, they have also helped us greatly, so you don''t have to be courteous to them." After all, they are our royal uncles. "


    Even though her body wasn''t comfortable, Hua Mujiao couldn''t help but want to tease her.


    "Sigh, if you could just call them ''royal uncles'', I think they would definitely be happy to help you. It''s just that you''re very awkward, just like how you''d lose your life if you called them ''uncles''."


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhan Ke was speechless.


    However, Hua Mujiao was still in the mood to joke around, which meant that there were no problems with her body. Thus, the Bai Zhan Ke slightly relaxed.


    "That''s right, Mu Qiu has already pretended to be in a coma for half a month. Imperial Concubine Jing would go to her place everyday, and I''m afraid something might happen. You can send someone to bring her over to Hibiscus Temple in a while, that way I''ll be able to relax a little."


    "Alright."


    As for what kind of person Ye Yi Xin was, even Hua Mu Jin was unsure of what kind of person she really was.


    Since she did not know anything about him, she felt that there was a need to be wary of him.


    "Then go, I''ll be fine after a nap."


    "Alright."


    Bai Zhan Ke pressed the quilt over Hua Mu Jin, then stood up and walked out.


    Perhaps it was Hua Mujiao''s misconception, but in this period of time, she had always felt that Bai Zhan Ke''s words were becoming less and less.


    Moreover, he was getting colder and colder.


    "Did she sleep?"


    Bai Yan softly asked as she watched Bai Zhan Ke come out.


    "Yes."


    Bai Zhan Ke returned to his original position and lifted his eyes to look at Mu Xuanyin, who was sipping on her tea. After a long while, his lips moved.


    "Jin''er, I''ll be counting on you then. Imperial Emperor ¡­ Imperial Uncle ¡­"


    "Puff ¡­"


    Caught off guard, he called out ''royal uncle'', causing Mu Xuanli to spit out the mouthful of tea that he had just drunk.


    The three of them looked at Bai Zhan Ke in disbelief, almost as if they were hallucinating.


    Although Bai Zhan Ke''s face was still as cold as before, he looked a little shy.


    "He, he just called me Royal Uncle?" It can''t be that this prince is hallucinating, right? "


    Mu Xuanli''s hand, which was holding the teacup, stopped in its tracks. He turned his head to look at Bai Yan and Mu Yuze, and asked to confirm their question.


    The two of them nodded, then shook their heads, finding it hard to believe.


    "Ahem, we don''t need the First Prince to worry about Jin''er''s body, sorry for the trouble."


    After the first name of his imperial uncle, Bai Zhanke''s title for Mu Xuanli was called back to the First Prince.


    "It''s alright, it''s worth it. This time you call me royal uncle, regardless of whether or not this prince is hallucinating, it''s all worth it. "This time, I''ve come here because I''m worried about little girl Jin Jin''s body. You can leave it to me without worry."


    After hearing Bai Zhan call him "Royal Uncle," Mu Xuanli''s tone and tone of voice were filled with confidence, and he even had an appearance of an elder.


    Even calling himself "Your Highness".


    "That''s not right, this Huan Yue emperor calls you uncle, but I haven''t even called you prince yet. You can''t be biased, Huan Yue emperor, although I''m an imperial uncle, I''m still an imperial uncle. You have to call me uncle too, that''s fair, don''t you think?"


    The three men seemed particularly interested in the matter of teasing Bai Zhan Ke, so Mu Yuze naturally didn''t want to miss this opportunity. If she missed it, she probably wouldn''t have such an opportunity in the future.


    "Cough, it''s already good enough for him to call you ''Royal Uncle'' with a hint of shyness and a cold expression. I think that the Crown Prince shouldn''t make such an extravagant request for him to address you as'' Royal Uncle ''. It''s really not possible."


    Bai Yan was right. It wasn''t easy for him to call out that name. If he wanted to hand it over, it would be even harder than ascending to the heavens.


    "Brother Wang, you''ve picked it up. Aiya, nevermind, I''ll just suffer once. How about this?"


    Mu Yu Ze knew that it was unlikely, so he gave up.


    He completely disregarded Bai Zhan Ke''s term of calling him ''Royal Uncle''. Just thinking about it made him feel much better.


    "Oh right, General Shangguan sent me a letter a few days ago saying that he has already removed all the herbs there and will be back in a few days." However, General Shangguan''s letter said that he seemed to be severely injured, and could only get his subordinates to bring the herbs back first. He will be back later than them. "


    After leaving the border camp, Shangguan Yi went to get some herbs for Hua Mujie.


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t know about this.


    If she had known, she definitely wouldn''t have let Shangguan Yi take the risk for herself.


    "I''ve been guessing the reason why you came to Huan Yue this time, but I didn''t expect it would actually be because of little girl Jin. If you told me about the cold poison in little Jin''s body earlier, I could have given you all the medicine in the house, but I didn''t say that little Jin stopped."


    Just now, when Bai Zhan Ke had carried Hua Mu Jin into the palace, Mu Yuze had asked Mu Xuanyin about her, so he now knew about Hua Mu Jin''s condition.


    However, he was somewhat blaming Mu Xuanyin.


    "Those pills were left for the Crown Princess to eat. If I take them, do you want her to be ill?"


    Mu Yuze had already gotten married, and his wife had even given him a cute son. But when the princess consort gave birth to this child, it was because the child was difficult to bear, so she had no choice but to take medicine.


    Therefore, this was also the reason why Mu Xuanyin didn''t tell Mu Yuze.

 C203

    Because Mu Xuanyin knew that if Mu Yu Ze knew of the cold poison in Hua Mu Jin''s body, he would definitely give some of the princess consort''s medicine to Hua Mu Jin to eat.


    However, considering that he had already plundered all the medicinal ingredients within the Southern Kingdom, he decided to keep this a secret.


    "Alright, Brother Wang, you always have your own plans, so I won''t say too much."


    "Crown Prince, First Prince, I believe the two of you are tired from travelling day and night." Crown Prince, First Prince, I believe the two of you are tired from travelling day and night.


    To be honest, Mu Xuanyi and Mu Yuze were very tired after they had traveled from the Southern Kingdom to the Huan Yue Country.


    Hearing Bai Yan''s words, the two of them looked at each other.


    "Then I''ll be troubling the duke."


    "It''s no trouble, but I should be thanking the two of you, Your Highness." However, as this is the imperial harem, I know that the two of you want to live with the little girl, but this is the Huan Yue Country, so it''s more or less a place to avoid suspicion. I''ve arranged for the two of you to stay at the house of the Marquis, does your highness not mind? "


    Every country had their own rules, so Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin naturally knew them as well.


    Bai Yan had arranged for the two of them to stay at the Hou Mansion. Firstly, it was to avoid suspicion, and secondly, it was probably to protect their safety.


    "Thank you, master Hou."


    "Servants, lead the two princes out of the palace and rest at the duke''s manor. Tell them to properly entertain them."


    As soon as Bai Yan called out, two guards came in and respectfully led Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin out.


    After Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze left, the smiling Bai Yan''s face sank.


    He looked up at the white warrior, his eyes cold.


    "Zhan Ke, can you tell me why you chose to release Bai Ling Yu now?"


    Bai Yan never knew that his mother''s concubine was still alive.


    Therefore, when Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mujiao used Bai Zhan Fei, they made a deal with the empress dowager to release Bai Ling Yu, but he didn''t know what was going on.


    All he knew was that Bai Zhuo had released the white feathers. As for why, he didn''t know.


    "Uncle Thirteen, you will know in the future."


    Bai Zhan Ke still didn''t intend to tell Bai Yan, because he knew that Bai Yan had feelings for his mother.


    If Bai Yan were to see his mother''s current state, he would probably ¡­


    "You''ll know about it in the future? "Oh war god, although we''ve been at the Li Palace for more than twenty years, you''ve underestimated me, your Uncle Thirteen. If you want to bribe someone, this matter is a piece of cake for me."


    Bai Yan had indeed left the Imperial Palace for over twenty years. The people who had been in the Imperial Palace for twenty years were long gone.


    But even if he lost his own people in the palace, Bai Yan wasn''t a good person either.


    He had bribed quite a few people in the palace when Bai Zhan Ke had left for the Southern Kingdom, and also when he had been personally dispatched by the Imperial Guards. He knew what his purpose was, and it went without saying that it was for no small number of reasons.


    However, he had never expected that Bai Zhan Zhuo would release Bai Ling Yu and make a deal with the Empress Dowager.


    "I just want to know, who that person is. It''s worth it for you to release Bai Ling Yu, this scourge, even if you have to save him from the hands of the empress dowager."


    Bai Yan secretly knew that Bai Zhan Ke had made a deal with the Empress Dowager to save a person, but he didn''t know who Bai Zhan Ke had saved.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Bai Yan, after a long while, he said, "In a while, I''ll bring you to see her."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke called out to Luo Chen and Nan Ge, and the two of them entered the hall, bowing to each other respectfully.


    "Nan Ge, send more people to the house of the Marquis. You must protect the safety of the Crown Prince and the First Prince."


    Although Mu Xuanyi and Mu Yuze were princes of the Southern Kingdom and no one dared to lay a hand on them when they came to Huan Yue Country, there were also people who wanted Mu Xuanyi and Mu Yuze to die in the Southern Kingdom.


    As a result, the Southern Kingdom would inevitably fall out with the Huan Yue Country, which would lead to a war between the two countries. If the two countries fought, there would be internal strife, and the country would move to another country wouldn''t be impossible.


    If the south country and the Huan Yue country fought, although the south country wasn''t as big and its people weren''t as strong as the Huan Yue country, the south country would still have the advantage of being strong.


    Furthermore, the Southern Kingdom had a good relationship with the other small countries. If they asked other countries for help and offered them some attractive bait, the other small countries would definitely help.


    "Yes, this subordinate will do it right away."


    Turning around, Nan Ge received the order and left.


    "Luo Chen, go bring Xuanfei over to Hibiscus Hibiscus Temple. Send someone you trust to fetch the First Prince''s medicine later and torture her to consume it."


    "Yes."


    Luo Chen accepted the order and was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and turned back.


    "Mistress, Imperial Concubine Jing has been running to the Eternal Music Palace for the past half month. If this subordinate goes down to pick up esteemed wangfei Xuan, if Imperial Concubine Jing doesn''t let them go, then this subordinate should do something about it, right?"


    No one knew the reason why Imperial Consort Jing went to the Eternal Music Palace every day.


    Because Ye Laixin was the woman who first followed Bai Qi, Luo Chen still showed some respect towards her.


    "If she is not willing, you can send someone to imprison her in the Palace of Eternal Harmony under my orders."


    "Yes."


    After giving instructions to Luo Chen, Bai Zhan Ke led Bai Yan to a very remote and quiet little courtyard in the Hibiscus Palace.


    Because this place used to be abandoned, basically no one came here. It was somewhat eerie and scary, which made people a bit scared.


    When Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Yan stepped into the small courtyard, they saw a green bamboo carrying a basin of water, preparing to enter the house.


    Green Bamboo was surprised to see Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Yan, and walked over to greet them.


    "Your servant greets the emperor, and your servant greets the marquis."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s mother was saved, but she was worried that other people would take care of her, so she sent Green Bamboo to take care of her. After all, Green Bamboo was the only one at her side who could gain her trust.


    "Get up."


    "Thank you, your majesty."


    Ever since Bai Zhan Ke''s mother was rescued and placed in this small courtyard, Bai Zhan Ke would come and visit his mother everyday. So Green Bamboo didn''t find it strange, but today, he saw Bai Yan and was a little surprised.


    Green Bamboo led Bai Zhan Ke and Bai Yan into the room. The woman on the bed was dressed in clean clothes and looked very thin.


    Especially her hands. They were like firewood. Apart from the skin, only bones were left.


    And this woman was the mother of Bai Zhan Ke, Ruo Lan.


    "Green Bamboo, are you here?"


    "Imperial Consort, yes, the Emperor has come to see you."


    Green Bamboo carried the basin of water, helped the woman up, and walked towards Bai Zhan Ke.


    Due to her eyes being dug out, the woman''s eyes were tied with a white strip. According to her, such a binding would not scare people away.


    "Mufei, are you feeling better?"


    Bai Zhan Ke took the woman from Green Bamboo''s hands, then helped her to a nearby table and sat down.


    "Much better. Thanks to Green Bamboo''s care, not only have you come to see me every day, little girl Jin Jin also comes every day. Don''t worry, don''t worry about me. Just take care of the things you should be doing."


    Roland took Bai Zhan Ke''s hand and held it. Bai Zhan Ke could feel the hardness of her knuckles against his hand. The pain in his heart made him unable to speak.


    He didn''t even dare to imagine how much damage his mother had done to him over the years.


    "Zhuo''er, why do I feel like there''s still someone standing at the door. Is it Little Jade?"


    Although Ruo Lan''s eyes were gouged out, because her eyes were gouged out, her hearing and other sensory nerves were much more sensitive than normal.


    From the moment Bai Yan stood at the door, she had felt that there was someone there.


    Originally, she thought he was Bai Zhan Ke''s personal bodyguard, but for some reason, she felt an extreme sense of sorrow from the person at the door.


    She didn''t know why this person was feeling so sad.


    "Lan, it''s me ¡­"


    After a long while, Bai Yan finally opened her mouth.


    When she heard Bai Yan''s voice, Ruo Lan''s entire body trembled for a moment, then she stopped, completely stiff.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Bai Yan, then looked at his mother''s wife. He tightly held Rowan''s hand, giving her a temperature of his own.


    "Mufei, Jin''er''s royal uncle is proficient in strange techniques. Tomorrow, I''ll have him come and take a look at your body. Perhaps the illness on your body can be cured."


    Ruo Lan came back to herself and forced a smile.


    "Zhuo''er, you don''t have to worry about me. I''m really fine. It''s pretty good to be like this."


    Ruo Lan naturally didn''t want to burden Bai Zhan Ke further. Even though she had suffered from many illnesses, she had already gotten used to it after so many years.


    "Mufei, I still have things to take care of, so I won''t be accompanying you. Thirteenth Imperial Uncle will be accompanying you more in my place."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t know what Bai Yan''s feelings would be after seeing Ruo Lan like this.


    However, this matter was between the two of them, and he would not interfere.


    Therefore, he found an excuse to leave, leaving behind Bai Yan, a starving person, in the room.


    "Ruo Lan, after so many years, I thought, I thought you had ¡­"


    Ruo Lan had been sent to the cold palace and died soon after. That was why, in the hearts of Huan Yue''s people, Ruo Lan was already dead and didn''t exist.


    Bai Yan never thought that he would actually be able to see her again.


    "Back then, the late emperor had indeed announced to the outside world that I was dead. Because of Nangong Liuli''s threat, he had no choice but to declare so. Otherwise, I might really be a dead man now."


    When Ruo Lan was beaten into the cold palace, it was because of Hua Mujiao''s mother, and the empress dowager caught on to this matter to vent her anger on Ruo Lan.


    The Tian Guang Kingdom was the most powerful country on the continent, and the empress dowager had the backing of the Tian Guang Kingdom. Thus, the late emperor was forced to be threatened by the empress dowager, claiming that Ruo Lan was dead.


    The late emperor had thought of many ways to save Ruo Lan, but in the end, none of them succeeded.


    After that, when the late emperor died and Bai Qi ascended to the throne, the empress dowager was so angry that she dug out Ruo Lan''s eyes and released all her anger towards Bai Zhan Ke onto his mother''s concubine.

 C204

    Bai Yan looked at Ruo Lan''s hands that were as dried up as firewood and her eyes that were covered by a white strip of cloth. Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, and she didn''t know how to describe it.


    And at this moment, he finally understood why Bai Zhan had made a deal with the Empress Dowager to save them at this critical juncture.


    He really didn''t expect that the person he had saved was the person he had longed for his entire life.


    "Ruo Lan, all these years, I''ve troubled you. "Also, I''m sorry ¡­"


    Bai Yan''s eyes were somewhat moist. He tried his best to hold back his tears so that he wouldn''t cry.


    However, he was still unable to hold it in. Tears rolled down his face.


    "What are you talking about? You don''t owe me anything. If you didn''t secretly help me so much, I would have died a long time ago. I should be the one thanking you, thanking you for your help, thanking you for all these years for taking care of Zhuo''er."


    In Ruo Lan''s opinion, Bai Yan truly didn''t owe her anything.


    On the contrary, Rowland felt that she owed him quite a lot.


    "No, I''m really sorry, Lan''er. I promised you that I would protect you for the rest of your life, but I couldn''t make you suffer for more than ten years. I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I''m sorry ¡­"


    In Bai Yan''s memory, he was extremely fond of Ruo Lan.


    Originally, Ruo Lan should have become his wife, but because Ruo Lan''s father wanted to request for a high official position, he greedily sent Ruo Lan into the imperial palace, becoming the imperial concubine of the late emperor.


    If he had proposed to her earlier, things would not have been this way.


    "Big brother Yan, cough ¡­"


    Ruo Lan called out ''Big Brother Yan''. Suddenly, she felt that something was wrong. She lightly coughed to hide her embarrassment.


    "Look at me, I''m already this old yet I''m still calling you this." Master Hou, you really don''t owe me. This is life. You and I are destined to end up like this. I don''t blame anyone. "Really, don''t blame yourself. The more you blame yourself, the more uncomfortable I feel. Speaking of which, it''s also me who has blamed you. I''m sorry."


    Twenty years ago, Bai Yan and Ruo Lan had been in love, and this was an almost public secret.


    However, because Bai Yan wasn''t ambitious and didn''t ask for an executive position, Ruo Lan''s father greedily sent Ruo Lan to the Imperial Palace, where he became the imperial concubine of the late emperor.


    Originally, the late emperor didn''t plan to include Ruo Lan in the harem. However, after seeing Ruo Lan''s beauty and being moved by it, he eventually abandoned his younger brother''s request and became his concubine.


    "Lan''er, I won''t let you suffer in vain. I swear, I will definitely make Nangong Liuli pay a painful price. I swear!"


    Bai Yan and Ruo Lan stayed in the small courtyard for a long time, so long that they forgot the time.


    The green bamboo listened to Bai Zhan Ke''s instructions, and naturally didn''t dare to disturb him.


    When Hibiscus vulgaris woke up, the sky was already getting dark.


    As for Mu Qiu, he had also been brought over to the Gesun Hall by Luo Chen.


    Inside the side hall, Mu Qiu was lying on his bed. His expression was haggard and devoid of any color.


    Even his lips were somewhat pale.


    She looked at the hibiscus flower, her expression filled with guilt and helplessness.


    "Big sis Jin, I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I''m really sorry ¡­"


    Mu Qiu apologized profusely. Hua Mu Jin''s expression remained calm as she gently sighed and shook her head to hold onto Mu Qiu''s hand.


    "Don''t think too much into it. This matter is already over. Just pretend that it never happened in the future. We are still good sisters, do you understand?" "Oh right, I''ve got someone to prepare some food. Later on, you can eat more or less, don''t let your body get hungry."


    "Sorry, sorry ¡­"


    Mu Qiu bit his lips, his heart feeling extremely uncomfortable.


    The better the flower hibiscus was to her, the more guilt she felt.


    "Alright, you''ve already fainted for half a month and haven''t eaten much. You already don''t have any strength left, and you''re only using your strength to apologize to me. How boring is that? Didn''t I say that before? As long as you have something to say, tell me and I''ll definitely help you. "


    Actually, when Mu Qiu fell into the ancestral hall and was saved, Hua Mujiao had taken advantage of the time she was holding Mu Qiu to quietly tell her to pretend to be unconscious. This act of pretending lasted for half a month.


    It was only because of Mu Qiuzhuang''s coma that Hua Mujiao''s following plan was able to smoothly proceed according to her plan.


    As for the imperial physician treating Mu Qiu, he was the one who had asked Bai Zhan Ke to personally issue the decree. Naturally, it was their people who would not expose Mu Qiu''s pretense of unconsciousness.


    "Big sis Jin, I really want to ¡­ I really want to leave this cage. If this goes on, I''ll really be out of breath."


    Mu Qiu clearly understood how much Hua Mu Jin treated him.


    She also knew that if she said that, Hua Mu Jin would definitely help her, letting her leave the palace and live her own life.


    It could be said that she was using the flower, hibiscus, to treat him well.


    "I will arrange it. However, at that time, I''m afraid that I will have to make you suffer a little. If you are willing to suffer, I guarantee that I will be able to send you out of the palace safely.


    Hua Mu Jin had already thought of a way to send Mu Qiu out of the palace.


    However, this still required Mu Qiu''s cooperation.


    "I am willing! Elder sister Jin, I am willing to suffer! No matter how bitter it is, I am willing to suffer! As long as I can leave the Imperial Palace, even if I die, I will not be afraid!"


    In the eyes of others, being the concubine was a glorious matter that brought honor to one''s ancestors.


    However, everyone had different thoughts. To Mu Qiu, this wasn''t some dazzling imperial palace, but a cage that imprisoned her, forcing her to almost suffocate.


    "Alright, I will arrange it. Oh yeah, you ¡­ The Right Prime Minister wishes to look at you, do you want to see him or not? "


    When Mu Qiu heard this, his body stiffened.


    Then she forced a smile and nodded, "See you."


    "Then I''ll let him in."


    With that, Hua Mujiao walked out of the room. Not long after Hua Mujiao left, a slightly dispirited man dressed in the attire of eunuchs walked in.


    "Father ¡­"


    The man dressed in the attire of a eunuch was the Right Prime Minister of the Huan Yue Country, Mu Qiu''s father.


    "I''m fine. Do you feel unwell?"


    As the Right Prime Minister spoke, he was concerned about Mu Qiu''s body.


    It could be seen that as a father, he cared deeply about his daughter.


    But...


    "Your daughter is very well. With Big Sister Jin Jin taking care of her, she should be fine after a few days of rest."


    The Right Prime Minister walked forward and sat on the edge of the bed. He looked at Mu Qiu and sighed deeply.


    "Qiu''er, you have to thank esteemed Empress Xi properly. If it weren''t for esteemed wangfei, your life would''ve been gone long ago." "Say, you child, why are you so shameless? You ¡­ You actually ¡­"


    From the looks of it, the Right Prime Minister knew that the child Mu Qiu was pregnant with wasn''t the Emperor''s child.


    Listening to his father''s reprimand, Mu Qiu felt very sad in his heart.


    At the same time, she was also a little surprised at this slightly aged man in front of her.


    "I know, I''m a shameless woman. Not only did I betray the emperor, but ¡­"


    As he spoke, Mu Qiu looked at the Right Prime Minister with determination.


    "But father, you insisted on breaking up your daughter''s relationship with Zi Chu, and your daughter once begged you to not send your daughter to the palace, but you stubbornly insisted on doing so, and still sent your daughter in. When you sent your daughter to the palace, you should have known that she would not survive in this hellish harem. "


    Mu Qiu had described the harem as hellish, so to her, it wasn''t exaggerated at all.


    What was the difference between this emaciated harem that ate people without spitting out their bones and hell?


    "Are you blaming me for saying that? I sent you into the palace all for your own good. Grandson Chu might be a nice child, but he''s someone who''s easily influenced by benefits. Later on, he even became the empress dowager''s bodyguard.


    The Right Prime Minister didn''t think much of his grandson.


    However, he did not misjudge his grandson. His grandson was someone who was easily taken in by the benefits.


    "It''s not like you don''t know that the emperor and the empress dowager are at odds. If you really are together with your grandson Chu, then he might use you to achieve his goals." At that time, tell me, will your father help you in disobedience of the imperial edict, or will he not save you in the face of death? "


    "But you shouldn''t force your daughter into the palace. Even if your daughter finds someone more honest to marry, you wouldn''t want to stay in this cage. Father, why don''t you understand your daughter?"


    Mu Qiu suddenly became agitated as tears rolled down from her eyes. She felt wronged in her heart, but she didn''t understand this grievance in front of her as her father.


    "You, you child, forget it, I''m not going to talk to you anymore. I just want to see you one last time, and you can do whatever you want from now on. I have the authority to be your father, but I''ve never given birth to a daughter like you!"


    To the Right Prime Minister, being loyal to his king was a very normal and irresistible thing. Thus, in his heart, he valued loyalty more than his daughter.


    But in truth, these two couldn''t be measured on the same scale, and couldn''t be measured at all.


    The Right Prime Minister sent Mu Qiu to the palace. Firstly, he wanted her to lead a luxurious life, and secondly, he wanted to cut off Mu Qiu''s thoughts on his grandson Chu Feng.


    But the Right Prime Minister never expected that sending Mu Qiu to the palace not only wouldn''t end her thoughts about her grandson Chu Feng, but would instead help them achieve their goal. Moreover, it would also allow Mu Qiu to become a shameless woman.


    If others were to know about this, they would have no idea how much they would be scolded.


    "Take care of yourself. In the future, your father will not be able to help you anymore."


    After he finished speaking, the Right Prime Minister stood up and flicked his sleeve as he walked out.


    Looking at the departing Right Prime Minister, Mu Qiu covered his face and cried loudly.


    At the same time, in the main hall.


    "Empress Dowager Xi, this old subject is here to thank you for the great kindness you have shown to my daughter, and for the great kindness you have shown me. This old subject has no way to repay you, and is willing to be a slave to you in the next life to repay you, esteemed imperial concubine."


    As soon as the Right Prime Minister came out of the side hall, he knelt in front of Hua Mujiao and kowtowed heavily.


    Hua Mujiao was a bit taken aback. She stared blankly for a moment, before stepping forward to help the kneeling Right Prime Minister up.

 C205

    "Right Prime Minister, you''re right. I am sisters with Mu Qiuqing. Back then, Mu Qiu had also helped me. This time, it''s just me returning her favor, so it''s better for you to get up."


    Hua Mujiao was someone who knew how to repay a debt of gratitude. If others showed her a bit of kindness, she would definitely return it tenfold. This was her standard as a person.


    "Sigh ¡­ Imperial Concubine Xi, thank you for your letter that day. Otherwise, this old official really wouldn''t have known what to do." If I am to really let this old official see this girl, Qiu Er, be crowned as the victim of an affair, then my Mu family will really no longer exist. "


    Actually, the moment Mu Qiu fell into the water, the Right Prime Minister entered the palace to find the Emperor.


    Of course he wanted to avenge his daughter and beg for an explanation from the Emperor.


    Because Bai Zhan Ke was also upset at that time, he directly said: "I have never touched her. Right Prime Minister, do you think that the child in her womb is Long Zi?"


    Just from his words, the Right Prime Minister felt that the Mu family would be annihilated.


    Later on, Hua Mu Jin sent someone to deliver a letter to the Prime Minister''s manor. It was very clear that as long as the Right Prime Minister did as she said, not only the Mu family would be fine, but Mu Qiu as well.


    "As long as the Right Prime Minister is loyal and helps the Emperor, the Emperor naturally trusts the Right Prime Minister. It''s not early yet, and the Right Prime Minister isn''t in a good position to stay here. Since you''ve already met Mu Qiu, it''s best if the Right Prime Minister returns to the manor early. I''ll send someone to send you off. "


    The loyalty of the Right Prime Minister to the Emperor had never been doubted by Hua Muse and Bai Zhan Ke.


    This was also the reason why Hua Mu Jin had saved the Mu family.


    "Yes, then this old official will take his leave first."


    The Right Prime Minister respectfully bowed, preparing to turn around and leave. However, just as he took a step forward, he was suddenly grabbed by the clothes on his back and lifted up.


    In the blink of an eye, the Right Prime Minister had disappeared from the palace.


    The night had already turned dark.


    Bai Zhan Ke finished what he was doing and returned to the palace.


    He looked at Hua Mujiao and asked, "Has the Right Prime Minister been here before?"


    Hua Mujiao smiled and replied, "Yes, I''ve come before. I heard from Mu Qiu that they have come to say their goodbyes."


    "Does your stomach still hurt? Would you like Imperial Physician Xuan to take a look? "


    Bai Zhan Ke picked up Hua Mu Jin and sat down with her. He then placed Hua Mu Jin on his lap.


    "It doesn''t hurt anymore, there''s no need for Imperial Physician Xuan."


    As Hua Mujie spoke, she wrapped her arms around Bai Zhan Ke''s neck, hugging him even tighter.


    Then, she asked, "Hubby, if you run away from me, will you directly expose Mu Qiu''s pregnancy?"


    In the beginning, Hua Mu Jin only felt that the empress dowager was using Mu Qiu because of her own reasons.


    But now that she thought about it, she felt that the Empress Dowager''s goal was not just this.


    "We will not allow anyone to harm you."


    Bai Zhan Ke didn''t answer immediately, but Hua Mujiao had expected his answer.


    If Bai Zhan Ke really exposed the matter of Mu Qiu''s pregnancy, then the Emperor''s concubine would be related not only to the concubine, but also to the family behind her.


    In the laws of Huan Yue Country, if one''s concubine was to cooperate with others, they would need to exterminate the whole family.


    Empress Dowager''s purpose in using Mu Qiu wasn''t just to get rid of Hua Mu Jin, but also to get rid of the Right Prime Minister, who had always been loyal to Bai Zhan Ke. This way, Bai Zhan Guo would lose his most capable minister.


    "I know you won''t let anyone hurt me, but sometimes, before you think about me again, you still have to think about other things first. You have to emphasize the bigger picture.


    Although she said this, Hua Mujie was still extremely happy because of what she had just said.


    "This Emperor will only prioritize you."


    It didn''t make sense, so the flower hibiscus could only feel helpless.


    She sighed and kissed Bai Zhan''s cheek.


    "Well, in the future, you only have to think for me, and then I will think for the big picture around you. That way, we can complement each other, and we won''t lose out to others, don''t you think?"


    "You''re right."


    Bai Zhan Ke buried his head into Hua Mu Jin''s chest, greedily sniffing the fragrance coming from her body. The deeper they went, the harder it was for them to extricate themselves.


    "What''s wrong? Don''t move, it''s a little itchy. "


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke bury his head in front of his chest, Hua Mujie subconsciously felt an itch, but his heart felt an indescribable sense of comfort.


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin carefully calculated in her mind, as if it had been a long time since she last saw the two of them ¡­


    "Hehe, husband, should we do some exercise? "Look at you, you seem to be unable to hold in your anger any longer. Why don''t you vent it all out?"


    As she spoke, Hua Mu Jin didn''t forget to tease her, and very quickly, she received a response from Bai Zhan Ke.


    However, Bai Zhan Ke seemed to be holding back. Even if his body reacted, he didn''t do anything to Hua Mujiao.


    This time, Hua Mu Jin felt strange and asked: "What''s wrong? Am I becoming ugly? Am I no longer attractive to you? This is impossible! I am as beautiful as a flower, and even though I am pregnant, I am still as beautiful as a fairy. How could you not be interested? "


    Flower hibiscus did not know, white battle in patience.


    "Rest early. Your body is not feeling well, so you shouldn''t waste your energy."


    With that, Bai Zhan Ke picked up Hua Mujiao and placed her on the bed.


    Hua Mu Jin was speechless, but she could only accept it.


    "¡­"


    Before this, she had been wondering why Bai Zhan had not tried to lay a hand on her ever since he returned from the Southern Kingdom. So, it was because he had considered her body.


    Although I can''t love the man I love deeply, I still feel very happy inside the flower hibiscus.


    On the morning of the second day, Hua Mu Jin woke up early, and Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze had also arrived at the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    "Do you still have abdominal pain after yesterday?"


    Beside the table, Mu Xuanyin was checking the veins of Hua Mu Jin, while Mu Yuze, on the other side, was peeling grapes and feeding them to Hua Mu Jin one by one.


    It looked like the view of the Inverted Palazzo.


    "No, it just hurt for a while, and then it stopped. Your royal uncle, won''t it affect your child? "


    Although Hua Mu Jin pretended not to care on the surface, she was actually very worried in her heart. The cold poison in her body would cause her to have a child in her womb, and she would leave before she could even see the sky.


    "It''s fine for now. As long as Shangguan Yi sends the medicine back in time, I promise you that nothing will happen to you and the child in your womb."


    With that, Mu Xuanyin shot a glance at Mu Yuze and said with disdain, "Yuze, can you not keep feeding her? Eating too much is not good for her!"


    "Ah?" Will eating fruits also be bad for her health? "


    Mu Yu Ze doted on Mu Jin, just like how Mu Jin was his own daughter-in-law. That doting appearance, if others were to see it, they would really misunderstand.


    "There is cold poison in her body, so eat as little of the ice-cold food as possible, which will affect the effects of the cold poison. Look at you, do you think that you are the crown prince of a country? Aren''t you afraid of losing face for the Southern Kingdom? "


    After Mu Xuanyin finished speaking, she immediately ate the grape in Mu Yuze''s hand.


    Mu Yuze glared at him and said, "Speaking of humiliation, yesterday in the great hall, you and I doted on the little girl Jin Jin so much that we lost face in the Southern Kingdom. What''s more, Jin Ling is a treasure of my Southern Kingdom, if I don''t pamper her, who would I pamper? If you have the ability, I''ll still spoil you for you to have a daughter. "


    Mu Yuze''s words directly slapped Mu Xuanyin a few times.


    Especially when he said, "If you have the ability, then give birth to your daughter." He really hit Mu Xuanyi until his face hurt.


    "Why don''t you say so? You gave birth to your own daughter? "The Nangong royal family can only give birth to one daughter per generation, Mo Qingcheng had already driven this matter away. If little girl Jin Jin could give birth to a daughter, I''m afraid that in the future, our Southern Kingdom''s royal family would not be able to give birth to a princess."


    "Yeah, why didn''t I think of that? "Little girl Jin, you can''t have a daughter. In the future, I''m counting on that silly kid of mine to give me a good granddaughter."


    "¡­"


    Listening to Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze''s conversation, Flower Hibiscus was completely speechless.


    How could it be that one of these two men was the Crown Prince of a country while the other was the First Prince? Who would have thought that they were actually discussing the matter of their child in front of a girl?


    Furthermore, he even asked her not to give birth to a daughter?


    What the hell was this? She couldn''t understand at all.


    "Is this a son or a daughter? How would I know? If you really gave birth to a daughter, wouldn''t I have to call you grandpa? This is the same logic as your boy. "


    "How can it be the same? "Don''t talk nonsense with me. If you have a daughter, then you''ll be living in Huan Yue Country. If that brat of mine had a daughter, then he''ll be living in the Southern Kingdom. There''s a huge difference between us."


    "¡­"


    In Mu Yu Ze''s logic, Hua Mu Jin really didn''t dare look straight at him.


    Although what he said was wrong, there was still some truth to it.


    "Come on, how old is your kid? You are truly shameless to be so anxious to carry your granddaughter. "


    However, what Mu Yu Ze was thinking about was too long-term.


    After Mu Xuanyin shot him a glance, Mu Yu Ze really didn''t mention anything about this biological child of his anymore.


    However, Flower Hibiscus suddenly felt that something was wrong.


    She searched through her mind and realized that what Mu Xuanli had said just now had mentioned Shangguan Yi.


    "Great royal uncle, what did you just say Shangguan Yi delivered the medicine in time?" "Didn''t he take orders from Bai Zhan Ke to do something? How come he got drugged again?"


    Hua Mujiao had always thought that Shangguan Yi had gone to do something important. Now that Mu Xuanli had leaked the information, she felt that Shangguan Yi must have gone somewhere to get some medicine for her.


    "Cough, about that, This Highness has leaked the information. Just pretend that This Highness didn''t say anything and you didn''t hear it, is that alright?"


    "What do you think?"


    Hua Mu Jin stared at Mu Xuanyin, as if she wanted him to say no.


    After a long while, Mu Xuanyin still couldn''t block Hua Mujiao''s gaze and told him about Shangguan Yi''s quest to get the medicine.

 C206

    "When we were still at the border camp, didn''t you feed Shangguan Yi the pills I made for you? "It was originally meant to be a life-saving medicine and could suppress the cold poison in your body. The Bloody Grass only grows in the marshes and in those parts of the Southern Wilderness, so ¡­"


    Mu Xuanyin said half of her sentence and then looked at Hua Mu Jin''s expression. Seeing that she didn''t seem to be angry anymore, she continued to speak.


    "Shangguan Yi felt guilty that you''d given him the medicine after he found out you had the cold poison in your body, so he said that after the fight, he''d go to the Southern Wilderness to find the Bloody Grass and suppress the cold poison in your body."


    What Mu Xuanyin said was actually not the whole story.


    After all, at that time, Shangguan Yi had made up her mind to find the Bloody Grass, and he was the one who started the fight.


    However, he did not intend to let Hua Mu Jin know about this.


    "Why didn''t you tell me he went to look for the Bloody Grass?" The reason you guys didn''t tell me about it, is it because it''s very dangerous to find this Bloody Grass, right? "


    If the matter of finding the Bloody Grass wasn''t too dangerous, Hua Mujiao felt that this battle had already been told to her.


    Even if he didn''t use his knowledge from the battle, Shangguan Yi''s 250 years old would still show off in front of her, saying that he had gone to find some bloody grass for her, and he should thank him well and remember his great kindness.


    In any case, Hua Mu Jin knew that this trip to find the Bloody Grass must have been particularly dangerous.


    "Cough, that, although it''s dangerous, it''s actually not that dangerous either. It''s just that, in that swamp where the Bloody Grass grows, there lives a group of cute fierce beasts. That''s all."


    "¡­"


    Mu Xuanyin''s reply almost made Hua Mujiao spit out blood.


    Even the nearby Mu Yu Ze couldn''t stand it any longer and rolled his eyes at him.


    Lovely berserk beasts? Or in the swamp?


    "Then, did you just say that he returned in time to deliver the medicine, meaning that he didn''t encounter any danger and would return very soon?"


    No matter where this bloody grass grew, or whether or not there were some vicious wild beasts living in it, Hibiscus vulgaris did not care.


    What she was concerned about was whether Shangguan Yi was safe and sound, and if she was on her way back.


    "Not too bad. He sent me a letter saying that he got the Bloody Grass and is on his way back."


    After hearing Mu Xuanyin''s words, Hua Mujiao was finally relieved.


    However, Mu Xuanli didn''t tell Hua Mu Jin that Shangguan Yi had actually been severely injured.


    "That''s good then. For the time being, I won''t blame you for hiding this from me." Oh right, you guys came to my Gesun Palace so early in the morning, are you really that free? Logically speaking, as the Crown Prince and First Prince of the Southern Kingdoms, shouldn''t you have come to Huan Yue and received a large number of courting ministers? "


    The Southern Kingdom was one of the biggest trading nations. Even if those ministers hadn''t come to fawn on the two great buddhas for the sake of Huan Yue, some of them would probably come to them to discuss the way of doing business for their own benefits.


    After all, as an official, if one wasn''t greedy, they wouldn''t have much of an income.


    As for these officials, they were secretly running a variety of shops, ranging from big to small.


    This was the public secret of Huan Yue.


    "Yes, there are a few ministers who came to the house of the Marquis early in the morning without even going to the imperial court to look for them. But how could this prince be free to care about them?" So he pushed it. However, it''s very strange. The two of us stayed at the house of the Marquis last night, but the Marquis didn''t come back for the entire night. "


    "I met him this morning."


    Mu Yuze had just finished speaking when Mu Xuanyin answered.


    Bai Yan didn''t return to the house of the Marquis?


    Hua Mujiao didn''t think it was strange. After all, he ran a brothel. If he was lonely, it wouldn''t be strange for him to stay there for the night.


    "Have you seen him? When did I not see that? "


    Mu Xuanyin had woken up earlier than Mu Yuze. When Mu Xuanyin had just woken up, she had coincidentally met with Bai Yan, who had just returned to the manor. The two of them simply smiled at each other and didn''t say anything.


    "With just you? "If I do not call you, I''m afraid you will have to sleep for quite a few hours."


    After travelling for more than ten days, Mu Yu Ze was already exhausted. Yesterday he went to the house of the Marquis and slept on the bed. At this moment, just thinking about it made him feel comfortable.


    However, he still felt that he didn''t sleep comfortably.


    "You''re up early, but isn''t that because you want to see the little girl Jin Jin earlier? Do you think I don''t know?"


    Mu Yuze glanced at Mu Xuanyin, and the Mu Xuanyin, who had been completely exposed by Mu Yu Ze, immediately gave him a supercilious look.


    When she was in the Southern Kingdom, Mu Jin, Mu Yuze, and Mu Xuanyin had almost no time to spend together, so she had no idea that these two brothers were actually having an argument.


    Just like how she kept up with Shangguan Yi, she would pinch the moment she saw her.


    "The news of your visit to the Southern Kingdom has already been spread out. I think the Empress Dowager will definitely not be able to sit still and have lost a chance to get rid of me and my trusted aides for nothing. I wonder if she slept last night."


    "I don''t know if she''s asleep or not, but Your Highness''s sleep is very comfortable."


    Although she hadn''t seen the empress dowager before, the fact that the empress dowager could be ruthless towards Hibiscus Blossom caused Mu Yuze to feel extremely unhappy. Naturally, she held a grudge against the empress dowager she had met.


    "Even if she can sit, that''s not necessarily true. We can also sit!"


    Mu Xuanyin''s words caused Hua Mujiao to be at a loss. But from the looks of it, he didn''t seem to want to take the initiative to cause trouble for the empress dowager.


    "Royal Uncle, don''t tell me you want to find trouble with her and vent your anger on me?"


    "Exhaust? Hmph, how can a simple breath dispel our hatred? Little girl, you are a treasure that our Southern Kingdom has in our hands. From the moment she attacked you, the entire Southern Kingdom had already become her opponent. "


    Mu Yuze snorted coldly. From the looks of it, she wanted to completely defeat the empress dowager.


    Being able to receive such protection from Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin, an indescribable warmth came from Hua Mu Jin''s heart, and the warmth of her family. Ever since she came to this foreign world, she had felt a lot.


    Although he did not have parents'' love, but with these, it was enough.


    "Little Royal Uncle, Eldest Royal Uncle, I''m glad to have you two around!"


    Hua Mujiao stood up and walked behind the two of them, placing her hand on their shoulders, looking especially harmonious.


    However, in the next second, a voice broke the harmony.


    "What are you doing?"


    At the entrance, Bai Zhan Ke stood there with a darkened face. His eyes fell on the hands of Hua Mu Jin, who was resting on Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin''s shoulders.


    "Nothing, nothing."


    Seeing Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao hurriedly withdrew her hand, feeling that she had been caught in the dark.


    "Jin''er, come over."


    "Oh."


    Hua Mujie was quite surprised. When Bai Zhan Ke called for her to come over, she eagerly walked over.


    After that, Bai Zhan Ke grabbed her waist and tightly hugged her, as if he was swearing his vow of sovereignty to Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze.


    "The morning assembly? "It''s quite early today. Weren''t you in the imperial court for a long time these past few days? Weren''t there any ministers who weren''t pressuring you in the imperial court today?"


    After the appearance of Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze in the imperial court yesterday, how could those officials dare to put pressure on him?


    If he put more pressure on Bai Zhan Ke to imprison Mu Jin for the crime of punishing flowers, he would be hostile to the entire Southern Kingdom.


    "This morning, the imperial court only dealt with some trivial matters."


    This was exactly what Flower Hibiscus wanted.


    Otherwise, why would she bother having Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze secretly bring them to the palace and appear in the morning assembly when they had arrived in the Huan Yue Country?


    "Tonight, the empress dowager has set up a banquet to welcome the crown prince and the eldest prince to the capital."


    Hua Mujiao was slightly surprised, but soon after, she revealed a sinister smile.


    "It just so happens that she couldn''t wait to set up a feast."


    As she spoke, Hua Mujiao left Bai Zhan''s embrace and walked over to Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin. She smiled and said, "Great imperial uncle, Little imperial uncle, you two must sing better for tonight''s show. If not, it''ll be bad for the empress dowager to spoil the mood."


    "How do you want to sing?"


    Raising an eyebrow, Mu Yuze asked.


    "Mm, about this ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao thought for a long time before her eyes suddenly lit up, and said, "Of course it''s to sing a big play. It''s best if you can anger her to the point that she can no longer sit still, and won''t be able to keep her footing for even a moment."


    "Alright, you have the final say."


    After Hua Mu Jin gave Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin her plan, she slipped away to the side chamber to find Mu Qiu.


    He left three men staring at each other in the main hall.


    "Mu Qiu, are you feeling better today?" The empress dowager is throwing a banquet tonight. I want you to play along with me, okay? "


    Mu Qiu''s body was still weak, but he was still able to eat on the bed.


    At this moment, Mu Qiu was sitting by the table, drinking porridge sent over by the palace maid.


    "It''s much better now. Big sister Jin, how do you want to sing this play?"


    Seeing that Mu Qiu''s expression had improved slightly, Hua Mu Jin walked over and whispered in her ear. Only two people''s voices could be heard telling Mu Qiu of her plan.


    After she finished speaking of her plan, Mu Qiu frowned.


    "Is that really feasible? "What if ¡­"


    "Don''t worry, it''s absolutely fine. Believe me, the more clich¨¦ a show is, the more popular it will be. So, you don''t have to worry. "


    With regards to his own plan, Hibiscus Blossom had a hundred percent certainty.


    Although Mu Qiu was a little worried, he still listened to her.


    "Oh yeah, there''s something I should have told you earlier."


    Suddenly, Mu Qiu''s face turned serious. She put down the bowl in her hands and looked at Hua Mu Jin with an extremely strict expression.


    "What is it?"


    Hua Mu Jin knew that what Mu Qiu was going to say next was definitely not a small matter. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have revealed such an expression.


    "When I pretended to be unconscious for the past half month, Imperial Concubine Jing would come to the Eternal Music Palace every day. She said that she was taking care of me, but she was actually using some tricks to see if I was really unconscious. One day, I heard a conversation between her and her personal maid about pearls ¡­ "


    Pearl?


    Suddenly, Hua Mu Jin''s body went stiff.

 C207

    Hibiscus had been trying to find out who had killed the pearl.


    After so long, she had already suspected Bai Lingyu and the empress dowager, but because there was no evidence, she wasn''t sure if the pearl had been killed by Bai Lingyu or the empress dowager.


    "Pearl was killed by a hitman who was bribed by Senior Concubine Jing."


    Mu Qiu''s words were like a bolt from a clear sky as it struck onto Hua Mu Jin''s body.


    Hua Mu Jin had suspected many people, but never Ye Yi Xin.


    During the hunt, Ye Yi Xin''s performance had been too weak. Moreover, she had exposed any signs of her weakness. Therefore, Hua Mu Jin hadn''t expected that Ye Yi would do such a thing.


    But Mu Qiu''s words really made Hua Mu Jin at a loss for words.


    "Actually, at that time, Senior Concubine Jing didn''t mention Pearl''s name. I only heard her maidservant say that you were afraid that you would find out that the palace maid by your side had died because of them, so Senior Concubine Jing hadn''t joined hands with the empress dowager recently. At that time, Senior Concubine Jing had only replied with one sentence, "Even if you find out that your palace maid''s death was related to her, without any evidence, you still wouldn''t be able to do anything to her."


    After Mu Qiu finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin sat on the chair as though she had been frozen, not moving in the slightest.


    At this moment, Hua Mujiao''s hands were tightly clenched into fists.


    A pair of deep eyes exuded an icy aura.


    "I understand. Mu Qiu, thank you for telling me."


    After a long time, Hua Mu Jin regained her senses and replied to Mu Qiu''s words.


    In her heart, she was truly thankful towards Mu Qiu for telling her this, because she swore that she would definitely take revenge for the pearl.


    She hadn''t been able to find the murderer, but now that she found out who it was, she would definitely make the person who killed Pearl die a more miserable death than a pearl!


    Big Sister Jin Jin, I know you want to avenge Pearl, but Imperial Concubine Jing isn''t a good person. It''s best if you''re careful when dealing with her.


    In this half a month of pretending to be unconscious, Mu Qiu had clearly seen Ye La Xin''s true appearance.


    This woman was not only vicious and merciless, but she also did all sorts of things to harm people.


    Because she was pretending to be unconscious, Ye Yi Xin was afraid that Mu Qiu was faking it for the past half month. Normally, after the palace maids were dismissed, she would use a silver needle to prick the meridians in her hand.


    Because the silver needles were relatively thin, they were pierced and then extracted from the meridians. Because the imperial physicians'' pulse checking was separated by a veil, even the imperial physicians did not find any traces of her being pricked by the silver needles.


    "Did she do something to you?"


    Seeing Mu Qiu''s suddenly slightly fearful gaze, Hua Mujin realized that Ye Yi Xin must have done something to Mu Qiu while he was in a coma.


    Moreover, it was a very excessive thing to do.


    "I''m fine. It''s just that she would use silver needles to prick my meridians everyday to see if I was really unconscious."


    Hearing Mu Qiu''s words, Hua Mujiao slammed the table and stood up.


    "Damn it!" After we finish off the empress dowager, I''ll make her live a life worse than death! "


    When Hua Mujiao learned that it was Ye La Xin who killed the pearl, she had already secretly vowed to kill Ye La Xin. However, she stopped Mu Qiu from saying that she had used silver needles to prick Mu Qiu''s meridians every day during the half month that Mu Qiu had been in a coma.


    How vicious and merciless could a person be?


    "Big sis Jin, I''m really fine. It was pain in the beginning, but she''s been pricking me every day. Instead, she''s been numb and doesn''t feel anything anymore."


    "Don''t ask too many questions about this matter. You rest first. Later, I''ll have Dan Yu bring you to the banquet."


    In fact, since childhood, hibiscus flower is very afraid of injection.


    Just thinking about it, if someone were to use a silver needle to pierce his meridians, and even if he had to show a completely emotionless appearance, Hua Mu Jin wouldn''t be able to stand it.


    What''s more, there were several levels of pain when he injected acupuncture and pierced his meridians with silver needles.


    "Mm. Alright."


    After he finished explaining things to Mu Qiu, Hua Mu Jin left the side hall.


    Originally, Hua Mujiao wanted to return to her own sleeping quarters, but she suddenly remembered that today, she hadn''t gone to see her mother''s concubine in a war of attrition, so she wandered off to the small courtyard.


    "Empress, you''ve come?"


    "Mm, where''s mufei?"


    When the green bamboo saw Hua Mu Jin''s figure from afar, it stepped forward and respectfully bowed.


    "The grand imperial concubine is inside. We just had breakfast. The marquis is inside accompanying her."


    "Master Hou?"


    Bai Yan? The flower hibiscus was very surprised.


    Bai Zhan Ke had said that he couldn''t let Bai Yan know that his mother''s concubine was still alive. How did this Bai Yan suddenly know that his mother''s concubine was still alive, and in his own palace?


    "That''s right, the emperor led the marquis here yesterday. The marquis didn''t go back to the marquis'' house for the whole night and accompanied the imperial concubine to speak. After he went back and changed his clothes, he came back again."


    Did Bai Zhan Ke come with Bai Yan?


    Hua Mu Jin was a bit confused.


    Didn''t he say that he couldn''t tell her that she was still alive?


    Why didn''t he comply with her words?


    "Go back to your work, I''ll go in and take a look."


    Hua Mujiao waved towards the green bamboo, then walked towards the house.


    Because the door to the house wasn''t closed, Hua Mujiao was tiptoeing, curious to eavesdrop on Bai Yan and mufei''s conversation. But as soon as she stepped through the door, she was discovered.


    "Is it Jin''er?"


    Luo Lan suddenly asked, and Bai Yan turned around to look at the door.


    Coincidentally, she saw him pause, and with one foot in the room and one foot outside the house, she saw the flower hibiscus.


    "What are you sneaking around at the door for? Stealing from people? "


    Hua Mujiao shot a glance at Bai Yan, "You''re the one who''s stealing from me, this is my Hibiscus Temple. I''ve come here quietly to see mufei, don''t tell me you have to report this to Thirteenth Imperial Uncle?"


    As Hua Mujiao spoke, she walked towards Ruo Lan, sat down beside Ruo Lan, and took Ruo Lan''s hand.


    "Mufei, how do you feel today? Are you any better than before?"


    "Alright, Green Bamboo took good care of me, don''t worry."


    In fact, aside from the hibiscus flower green bamboo to closely take care of Rulan, hibiscus flower also patted Yan Hua to protect their safety.


    Although it was true that Ruo Lan lived in the palace, she still had to send someone to assassinate her just in case.


    Double insurance, a bit more relieved.


    "Oh right, little girl, I heard Master Hou say that you were pregnant, is that true? Why do I feel that you are still very thin when I touch you? Did you not eat well, or did you not rest well? "


    Actually, Bai Yan didn''t intend to tell Ruo Lan about the pregnancy of the orchid hibiscus, but he accidentally leaked it. In the end, after being interrogated by Ruo Lan, he could only tell her about the pregnancy of the hibiscus.


    Ruo Lan touched the hibiscus flower with her bony hand. The hibiscus flower felt a little itchy, but she didn''t try to avoid it.


    On the contrary, she was still touched by Ruo Lan, while in front of her, Bai Yan was nearly glared to death.


    "Mufei, I''ve only been pregnant for a short period of time, I can''t tell. Don''t worry, I''m in good health, don''t worry about me. It''s more important to take care of your health."


    Actually, since Ruo Lan was like this now, Flower Hibiscus still felt somewhat guilty.


    After all, if it hadn''t been for her helping her mother, the empress dowager wouldn''t have set her sights on her, and she wouldn''t have ended up in such a sorry state.


    "Oh right, mufei, my first imperial uncle is the eldest prince of the Southern Kingdom. He is proficient in medicine and strange techniques, so he''s currently in the Hibiscus Palace. I''ll have her come over and take a look, right?"


    "The First Prince of the Southern Kingdom? I seem to have heard about it yesterday. But, there''s no need to go through all that trouble. Didn''t the imperial physician already see my body?


    There were several toxins remaining in Ruo Lan''s body, all of which had been diagnosed by the imperial physician.


    According to the imperial physician, even if Ruo Lan took good care of herself from now on, she would still not live past three years.


    The remaining poison in her body would slowly erode her body, leaving her internal organs in a state of exhaustion and eventually causing her death.


    "That''s no problem. If you want to see, you have to. Mufei, can you sit with Thirteenth Imperial Uncle for a while? I''ll go find Eldest Imperial Uncle."


    With that, Hua Mujie stood up and ran out the door.


    However, just as she reached the door, she forcibly knocked down a firm chest.


    "Ah, hiss ¡­"


    Because she wasn''t prepared to run into him, Hua Mujiao directly knocked down her nose, causing her to grimace in pain.


    "What''s wrong? "Did you bump into it?"


    As soon as she heard the pain, Ruo Lan stood up worriedly, wanting to find Hua Mu Jin.


    "Mufei, I-I''m fine. Please sit first, I''m really fine."


    Raising her head, Hua Mujiao stared at this man with a sturdy chest, wishing she could eat him in one bite.


    "Where did he hit?"


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at Hua Mujiao with an innocent and pained expression. He wanted to touch her, but Hua Mujiao opened his hands and turned his back to her.


    "Humph, where did you say we hit? "I''m in so much pain that I don''t even know how to walk. Do you want me to marry you to your new wife?!"


    Hua Mujie''s nose was in so much pain from the collision that it hurt her to death. She covered her nose, feeling extremely wronged in her heart.


    When she took her hand away, she saw the blood flowing from her nose to her hand.


    "Ah, it''s bleeding, Bai Zhan Ke, you, you ¡­" Woo ¡­ "Howl ¡­"


    Looking at the blood on her hands, Hua Mujiao pretended to cry.


    Hearing this, Bai Zhan Ke turned Hua Mu Jin right, facing him.


    "Does it hurt?"


    Seeing the blood flowing out of her nose, she frowned.


    "What''s bleeding?" Jin''er, where did you bump into? "Are you sure you''re alright? How could you bleed when you''re fine?"


    Sitting at the table, Ruo Lan heard Hibiscus Flower saying that she was bleeding. It was an anxious scene. She felt around to see if she could reach Hibiscus Flower''s side.


    Due to being worried, Ruo Lan hooked the legs of the chair. If not for Bai Yan''s quick reaction, she would have already fallen to the ground.


    "Mufei, I''m really alright. Please take a seat, I''m just bleeding from my nose."


    "Don''t hug so tightly, there are still so many people here. "Huan Yue, step aside, I''ll take her pulse."


    Behind Bai Zhan Ke, Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze were there as well.


    In the beginning, the two of them only looked at Hua Mu Jin as if they were spectators watching a play. However, after seeing Hua Mu Jin''s nosebleed, the worry on their faces became clear.

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    Mu Xuanli pushed away the white creche, picked up the flower hibiscus''s hand, and began to work his pulse.


    When he placed his hand on Hua Mu Jin''s pulse, Mu Xuanyin''s brows were tightly knitted. It was only after a long while did he slowly loosen his grip.


    "It''s fine. Open your mouth, take this pill, and you won''t bleed."


    Originally, she only had a little nosebleed, causing everyone to be worried and nervous. Hua Mujiao was a bit embarrassed, so she took the medicine and swallowed it.


    However, Mu Xuanyin''s initial expression did not escape her eyes.


    "Is everything okay?"


    "Mm, mufei, I''m fine now. Your royal uncle is here. Please sit first and have your royal uncle take a look at your pulse. "


    Ruo Lan''s face was full of worry. Hua Mujiao would first comfort her, afraid that she would be worried again. She would want to touch him and see him. If she was not careful and fell down, then it would be a big matter.


    "It''s good that you''re fine. It''s good that you''re fine. Come over here and sit beside me."


    "Alright, mufei."


    Hua Mujie took out a brocade handkerchief from her pocket, wiped the blood off her hands, and after wiping it clean, she walked over to Ruo Lan and sat down beside her.


    Mu Xuanyin and Bai Zhan Ke looked at each other for a moment before Mu Xuanyin walked over to Hua Mujiao and started to check on Ruo Lan''s pulse.


    A moment later, Mu Xuanli retracted his hand. He looked at the hibiscus flower, then at the white battle and sighed.


    "The poison has been accumulating for too long, so it''s hard to remove. Moreover, because it''s been too long, I''m not too sure either. What kind of poison is the poison in the imperial concubine''s body, so I can only treat it step by step. If we want to get rid of all of the poison, it might take a few days. "


    "In other words, it has a cure?"


    Although Mu Xuanyin had said that he didn''t know what kind of poison was in Ruo Lan''s body, since she was able to treat it step by step, it meant that she still needed to be treated once again.


    "You can put it this way. However, I am powerless in the eyes of the imperial concubine."


    Originally, Mu Jin wanted to ask Mu Xuanli if mufei''s eyes could be cured, or if it could be cured by looking at it.


    However, before Hua Mu Jin could ask, Mu Xuanyin had already returned.


    "It''s fine. I''ve been blind for more than ten years, I''m already used to it."


    Indeed, Ruo Lan had long since grown accustomed to being invisible. Moreover, she was being held by the empress dowager, and even if she hadn''t been seen before, she had always been in a secret room with no sun in sight.


    If she were to see the light of day again now, she might really not be used to it.


    "Mufei, I''m sorry. If we had saved you earlier, you wouldn''t have suffered so much."


    In Hua Mu Jin''s heart, it was really hard for her.


    "Silly girl, this has nothing to do with you. Why must you apologize to me? My current condition is my life, it''s no one''s fault. "


    "But, if it wasn''t for ¡­"


    Hua Mujiao''s words of remorse were interrupted by Ruo Lan before he could finish.


    Back then, I was willing to help your mother. What''s more, the empress dowager never liked me, so even if she didn''t help your mother, she still wouldn''t have let me go.


    Although she said this, Hua Mu Jin''s heart still didn''t feel good.


    To the side, Mu Xuanyin heard the conversation between Hua Mu Jin and Ruo Lan, and her brows knitted slightly.


    "Has the imperial concubine helped Qingcheng before?"


    If Luo Lan knew that Hua Qingcheng was the Southern Kingdom''s princess, then the fact that Hua Mu Jin called Mu Xuanyin''s uncle meant that the person who was checking her pulse should be Hua Qingcheng''s royal brother.


    "Even though I helped her before, I can only do my best to help, but in the end, I was still unable to save her life."


    Mu Xuanyu''s hand had already been clenched into a fist.


    His pair of deep black eyes were suffused with killing intent.


    After a long while, he then slowly spoke, "Since the grand imperial concubine had done so much for Qingcheng, I shall naturally repay this debt of gratitude for her sake." "Great Concubine Huang, don''t worry. I will cure you."


    Mu Jin didn''t know how deep Mu Xuanyin''s feelings for Hua Qingcheng had grown.


    But judging from his expression at this moment, he must be itching to tear the person who killed his mufei into pieces and dismember his corpse, right?


    "The First Prince is too serious, I''ll thank him first."


    When they left the small courtyard, Mu Xuanyin and Bai Yan''s faces had always been gloomy.


    Even Bai Zhan Ke had a dark and gloomy face, which was extremely frightening.


    Only the one with the slightly better complexion was Mu Yuze.


    "Are the three of them alright? Why is everyone''s expression so dark and gloomy after exiting the small courtyard? It''s as if someone owes them eight million yuan. "


    Hearing this, Mu Yu Ze smiled.


    "It''s nothing, it''s just that in their hearts, they have a common enemy that they have to deal with. Don''t look at me laughing, I, your little imperial uncle, can''t wait to strangle the person who killed your mother to death!"


    "¡­"


    Although Mu Yu Ze spoke with a smile, his words made people tremble all over when they heard it.


    As the saying goes, women are not to be trifled with.


    If he angered a man like this, it would truly be terrifying.


    Of course, Hua Mu Jin was also in the same mood as them. She wanted to kill her mother, as well as cause the culprit that caused her mother to become like this, making her experience pain that was ten times more painful than them.


    All day long, it seemed as if the Hibiscus Temple was going to rain, and it was very gloomy.


    At the same time, it made people feel especially cold.


    "I heard that the empress dowager is having a banquet tonight?"


    The sky gradually darkened, and the four men in the pavilion sat like this for an entire day. Even their lunch was useless.


    Only now did Bai Yan speak first.


    The corner of Mu Xuanli''s mouth curled up, but his smile was especially eerie.


    "It seems that there is such a thing."


    "His Highness the Crown Prince and the First Prince, are you interested in cooperating with me?"


    The enemy of all four men was Her Majesty.


    When it came to cooperation, of course they had a tacit understanding.


    "Does Master Hou have any better plans?"


    "Of course ¡­"


    With just a glance, the four seemed to know what the other three were thinking.


    Hua Mu Jin looked at the four men in the pavilion from afar. She could only sit on the doorstep and sigh.


    "Big Sister Jin, what''s wrong with you?" Besides, what was the emperor discussing with the duke and others in the pavilion? Why do I feel a chill from so far away? "


    It was unknown when Mu Qiu had walked up to Hua Mujiao''s side and sat on the doorstep like her.


    Hua Mujiao tilted her head and glanced at Mu Qiu before turning to look at the pavilion.


    "Ahh, these four men have a common enemy. They are discussing how to hack that enemy into a thousand pieces. No matter what, no matter how cruel they are, how can they be discussed. It had been a whole day and they hadn''t even eaten lunch yet. This man has been pissed off, it''s really scary. "


    Hua Mu Jin''s tone was a little resentful, and Mu Qiu couldn''t help but laugh out loud.


    "Wouldn''t it be good to have a common enemy? If you didn''t say it, I would have thought that they would have fought for you within the pergola. However, aside from the Emperor, why do you think the Marquis and your Eldest Uncle, Little Royal Uncle, look so young? I can''t tell at all that he''s around forty years old. "


    Mu Qiu was indeed curious about this.


    After all, her own father was only in his forties, but he looked very old.


    If compared to Mu Xuanyin, Mu Yuze, and Bai Yan, if the four of them walked together and didn''t say anything, then others would think that these three people were their father''s sons.


    "I don''t know why they look so young, but they have never done any maintenance before. If only we women could be like them, forever maintaining our childish looks."


    In fact, Hua Mu Jin had long since been envious and jealous of these three old men. However, they appeared to be the three men of the elegant young master.


    Sometimes she even wanted to peel their faces off and stick to her own.


    Of course, this was just an imagination.


    "Big Sister Jin, what are you worried about? You must have inherited the immortal blood of your Royal Family. In the future, you''ll definitely look much younger than us."


    Mu Qiu''s words entered his ears.


    Hua Mujiao laughed in her heart. After chatting for so long, she suddenly realized.


    "Oh right, are you sure you want to come out? Do you still feel weak? Do you want to go back and rest? "


    Seeing that Hua Mu Jin was worried about him, Mu Qiu gave her a calm smile.


    "It''s fine. If you lie down now, I think I''ll become a cripple, so I think it''s better to come out and take a walk."


    "It''s good that you''re fine. In a while, we''ll have to go to the empress dowager''s dinner party. You come with me later, I''ll have him set the time. You don''t have to worry. Just do as I say."


    After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin took out a pill from her sleeve and passed it to Mu Qiu.


    "Take this. When the time comes, eat it."


    "Mm. Alright."


    The two women chatted happily on the doorstep while the four men in the pavilion spoke gloomily.


    Especially after Bai Zhan Ke spoke, the dead man''s face became extremely ugly.


    "When you were checking her pulse in the small courtyard, did you notice anything wrong with her body?"


    Hearing those words, Mu Xuanyin raised her eyes and knitted her brows tightly.


    Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the hibiscus vulgaris sitting on the doorstep and sighed softly.


    "Before this, I had always thought that because of the cold poison in her body, her body became weak, and the blood vessels in her stomach became very weak. But when I checked her pulse in the small courtyard, I found that there was not only cold poison in her body, but also a parasite that infected her. "


    Mu Xuanli''s words stunned the three of them.


    "Planted a Gu? Wasn''t a Gu something that could be diagnosed very easily? How could you? You only diagnosed it today. "


    Mu Yuze also turned her head to look at the flower, Mu Jin, in the distance. Seeing her smile at Mu Qiu at the side, she felt quite upset.


    "This Gu should have been planted in the body of little girl Jin Jin. Moreover, this Gu worm has always been in a state of sleep, so even if it''s the pulse, it can''t be detected. But today, this Gu has shown signs of awakening, which is why I was able to diagnose it. "


    "How?"


    Bai Zhan Ke was extremely anxious. He only wanted to know what he had to do in order to extract the Gu worm from Hua Mu Jin''s body.

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    "I''m still not sure what the Gu worm in her body is. So, for the time being, I don''t have a way, and I can''t take the Gu out of her body. If I''m not careful, I might just take little girl Jin''s life. "


    Something like a Gu worm could not be easily taken out when it was in a human''s body.


    If one did not know the type and habits of Gu worms, even the slightest mistake would have taken a person''s life.


    What''s more, Hua Mu Jin still had a child, if she wanted to remove the Gu worm, she had to at least investigate what Gu worm was in her body first.


    "However, I gave her a soul calming pill. For the time being, I can let that Gu worm not awaken and sleep in her body for a period of time. During this time, I will think of a way to find the Gu in her body and retrieve it."


    "Please! And, thank you. "


    The word ''thank you'', coming out of Bai Zhan Ke''s mouth, really made him feel a bit numb.


    However, Mu Xuanyin happily accepted his thanks.


    "I really don''t dare to imagine just how little girl Jin Jin has lived these past dozen years to this day."


    There were too many dangers surrounding Hua Mujiao.


    Mu Yu Ze didn''t dare to imagine what she had experienced to be able to survive until now.


    "The empress dowager''s mother is from Miao Jiang. I estimate that the Gu worms in that little girl''s body must be related to the empress dowager."


    When Bai Yan suddenly mentioned the Empress Dowager, the somewhat relaxed expression of a man once again turned icy cold.


    "Hmph, if it really has something to do with the empress dowager, then this prince will let her experience what it means to wish she were dead!"


    The sky had already turned completely dark.


    The empress dowager had prepared a banquet, and not many people were invited. Only Bai Linyu and her trusted ministers were invited. In addition, there were the four men who had been sitting in the pavilion all day.


    Although it was a banquet prepared by the empress dowager, the banquet was not located in the Dew Palace, but in the imperial garden.


    "The Crown Prince of the Southern Kingdom greets the empress dowager."


    "The First Prince of the Southern Kingdom greets the empress dowager."


    At the dinner, the Empress Mother sat at the head of the table, and the seat she had prepared for the emperor, Bai Zhan Ke, was on the left below.


    From the looks of it, it was as if she were a female Emperor, and the others were all her subjects.


    "Your highness, no need to stand on ceremony. Quickly, take a seat."


    "Empress Dowager Xie."


    Because the empress dowager did not invite the concubine of the harem to dinner, Hibiscus Blossom did not appear at the dinner.


    "Your highnesses came all the way to my Huan Yue Country and even sent us such a great gift. My Huan Yue Country is very pleased with the good relationship between our Southern Kingdom and the Huan Yue Country. Your highness, please be courteous."


    The woman behind him smiled, looking especially kind.


    However, in Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze''s eyes, her face made them feel disgusted.


    "Since we have already signed a good relationship agreement, it is only natural that we, the Southern Kingdom, should keep a good relationship with them. However, the empress dowager might not know that our Southern Kingdom had conditions before we signed a relationship agreement with the Huan Yue Emperor. "


    Mu Yuze pursed her lips. Although she was smiling, it made people feel that her smile was very evil.


    After listening to his words, the empress dowager obviously understood what he was going to say next.


    "Oh, really? This matter, this one has never heard the Emperor mention it before. "


    "Empress Dowager, do you want to know what are the prerequisites for the signing of a friendship agreement between the two countries?"


    The empress dowager had wanted to bring this matter up with a single sentence, but Mu Xuanli had refused to let her go.


    Seated opposite of him, Bai Linyu stared at Mu Xuanyin as a cold smile appeared on her face.


    Bai Lingyu turned around and shot a glance at one of the ministers, who understood and said, "Your Highness, the empress dowager is hosting a banquet to welcome the two of you, and has prepared a song and dance to liven up the mood. Your Highness, would you like to enjoy the music and dance of my Huan Yue Country?"


    The meaning of the Minister''s words was to change the topic and stop Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze from mentioning the matter of signing an agreement.


    Mu Yu Ze looked at the official and smiled, saying, "I''ve long since heard that the women of Huan Yue Country are all talented. Naturally, we should admire them. However, if you were to say that she was capable of singing and dancing, then not only would her highness be able to sing and dance, but she would also be proficient in all kinds of calligraphy and calligraphy, making her the number one beauty of our Southern Kingdom. "But ¡­"


    After saying that, Mu Yuze''s expression suddenly darkened.


    The moment he raised his eyes, the official couldn''t help but shiver.


    "Unfortunately, when His Highness''s royal sister went missing, my Southern Kingdom searched for decades but was unable to find her whereabouts. Fortunately, my imperial sister also left behind a daughter, Empress Xi of the current Huan Yue Emperor. She can be considered to have left a legacy for Your Highness and the Southern Kingdom. "


    Originally, the Minister had only wanted to change the topic to let Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli enjoy singing and dancing, but he hadn''t expected that Mu Yuze would suddenly drag her sister into it. This caught the Minister off guard.


    The Minister turned his head to look at Bai Linyu, as if he was looking for instructions.


    However, Bai Lingyu only smiled at him and did not say anything.


    "That''s strange, Your Highness only came to Huan Yue for a day. I heard that Your Highness'' royal sister seemed to have appeared in Huan Yue''s palace, and no one saw her leave."


    Mu Yuze suddenly turned to look at the empress dowager. "The empress dowager has been in the palace for so long, she must know this woman, Hua Qingcheng, right?"


    The empress dowager''s face had long since sunk, the smile frozen on her face, making her look especially unsightly.


    Mu Yuze suddenly asked about her flower, which the empress dowager didn''t expect.


    After a long time, the empress dowager pursed her lips and asked, "I wonder where you heard of His Highness the crown prince?" Although This Dowager has been in the palace for a long time, I have never heard of such a woman, Hua Qingcheng.


    Mu Yuze looked at the empress dowager and grinned.


    Mu Xuanyin, who had been sitting beside him the entire time, suddenly revealed a smile, "Really? This is strange, since even the empress dowager doesn''t know of Hua Qingcheng as a woman, then why is it that this prince''s imperial sister''s daughter grew up in Shang Shu Manor, your distant relative''s residence? "


    "How bold. Your Highness, are you two here to attend the banquet or to question the empress dowager? You must know that this is the Huan Yue Country, not your Southern Kingdom. When you speak to the empress dowager, you shouldn''t use such an impolite tone! "


    As soon as Mu Xuanyin finished her sentence, the minister sitting at the very tail of the table opposite her suddenly slammed the table in front of him, reprimanding her.


    Mu Xuanli cast a glance at that official, his eyes filled with disdain.


    "Who are you to dare speak to this prince like that?"


    "You ¡­"


    "Master Chang, we''re still here!"


    As for which official it was, Mu Xuanyin had never placed them in her eyes.


    In his eyes, that Lord Chang was just a tiny ant that he could pinch whenever he wanted.


    Just as Lord Chang was about to reprimand Mu Xuanyin for her grudge, Bai Zhanku, who had been sitting at the side all this while, suddenly spoke up coldly.


    With just a few words, Lord Chang sat back in his seat like a turtle in its shell.


    His Highness the First Prince, His Highness the Crown Prince, the Queen Mother invited the two of you to a banquet because she wanted to use our Huan Yue Country''s ceremony to welcome the two of you. Since this is a banquet, why wouldn''t the two of you be happy?


    Facing Lord Chang''s actions, Bai Linyu had nearly kicked him flying.


    He really didn''t know how such a person could stay by his side.


    "Your Highness is right, then let''s enjoy the song and dance. May the empress dowager please don''t blame the Southern Kingdom for being impolite just now."


    Originally, Mu Yu Ze should have said that, but when he said those words, he directly brought the ''Southern Kingdom'' along with him.


    This was simply a warning to Lord Chang and the empress dowager on the throne that he, Mu Yuze, and Mu Xuanli, represented the entire Southern Kingdom.


    If one was disrespectful to them, it would be disrespectful to the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom. Then, the good relationship agreement between the two countries might also become void.


    "Of course not. Someone, sing and dance."


    The empress dowager smiled at Mu Yuze and then waved a hand at Senior Servant Qin, who understood and announced that a singing and dancing performer was going onstage.


    Although the dancers were all very good-looking, they did not attract anyone''s attention.


    Especially the eyes of the men sitting opposite to each other.


    In their eyes, there was no room for these female performers.


    However, in the middle of the dance, all the candles in the lanterns hanging in the imperial garden suddenly went out.


    The moment the candle flame was extinguished, an extremely cold and sinister wind blew heavily.


    "What''s going on? Why did all the lanterns suddenly go out?


    Because there was no moon tonight, all the lanterns in the imperial garden were extinguished. It was pitch black, and one couldn''t even see their own fingers if they stretched out their hands.


    In the darkness, only the voice of the Empress Mother could be heard ordering the palace maids to investigate.


    "Empress Dowager, please calm down. This old servant will send someone to investigate right away."


    "Why is there such a sudden gust of wind? Not only did it extinguish all the lanterns in the imperial garden, but the wind is also especially cold and eerie."


    No one knew who the voice was, because it sounded very strange.


    It was probably the voice of the servant serving the banquet.


    "That''s not right, even if it''s just a gust of wind, why would it only extinguish the lantern in the imperial garden? Look at the other palaces in the distance, all lit up. "


    "Aiya, don''t say anymore. The more I say it, the more I feel that something''s wrong. Could it be that something''s wrong?"


    In the darkness, several voices were asking one after another. Although the voices were not loud, everyone present could hear them.


    "You, look, what, what is that ¡­"


    Suddenly, a voice shouted out. Everyone looked towards the direction of the voice, but they did not see anything.


    "What is it? Don''t yell like that, you scared me to death. "


    "No, no, it''s not me. It''s ¡­ it''s the front of the stage. It''s too ¡­ behind the empress dowager ¡­"


    At first, that person didn''t say where she was. In a moment of desperation, he spoke the words behind the empress dowager''s back. Only then did everyone grope in the darkness and look in her direction.

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    Just as everyone turned to look at the empress dowager, they saw a streak of silver-blue flame behind her, like a ball of fire, slowly illuminating the entire banquet site.


    Although it was the silver-blue colored ball of fire that brought the light, it was not able to illuminate the entire banquet site.


    Only close to the Empress Dowager was the light of the flames particularly bright.


    Soon after, a ball of fire rose behind the empress dowager. A white-robed figure with unkempt hair and a face that couldn''t be seen leapt out from behind her.


    "Someone, protect the empress dowager!"


    Before anyone could react, Bai Linyu regained her senses and called out to her guards to protect the empress dowager.


    However, everyone, including the guards, was shocked by this scene. Some of them were so scared that their entire body trembled, while some timid palace maids weakly sat on the ground.


    "Esteemed empress, esteemed empress ¡­"


    Suddenly, that ghostly white figure opened her mouth and spoke. It was as if her voice was overlapping. The moment she opened her mouth, there were actually two voices. As for her voice, it was extremely frightening.


    "Ghost, ghost, ghost ¡­"


    One of the eunuchs serving by the empress dowager''s side was scared out of his wits. He watched as the ghostly figure took part in the battle and ran away in terror.


    "What the hell are you talking about? Men, men, arrest this mysterious man! Men, quick, come ¡­"


    The empress dowager was supported by Qin mama. When she saw the ghostly figure behind her, she was frightened out of her wits.


    She frantically called for her bodyguards to protect her, but the bodyguards didn''t know what the white figure was and didn''t dare to rashly step forward to attack.


    "Esteemed Empress, this subject''s wife has come to pick you up. Esteemed Empress ¡­"


    The ghostly figure called her ''Esteemed Empress'' again and again, but everyone knew that the current Emperor of Huan Yue hadn''t established an empress yet. Who was this ghostly figure calling an empress then?


    "Esteemed empress, follow this subject''s wife. This subject''s wife came to pick you up, esteemed empress ¡­"


    Bai Linyu stared at that ghostly figure, saw that figure stretch out his hand, and that sharp and long fingernails reached out towards the empress dowager. Bai Linyu could not sit still any longer, the tip of her foot lightly tapped, and she rose to fly over.


    He channeled the internal energy in his body into his hand and attacked the ghost shadow.


    But the moment he touched the ghostly figure, his hand passed right through it. On his hand, there was not even the slightest sensation of contact.


    "Yu''er, quickly finish her off. Capture her! This person is pretending to be mysterious. Capture her ¡­"


    Bai Linyu''s brow creased, and her body descended to stand in front of the empress dowager.


    He raised his eyes to look at the ghost-like figure, and at that moment, the ghost-like figure actually extended a hand to brush away the hair covering his entire face. Under the pitch-black hair was an almost identical face to Hua Mu Jin.


    "Esteemed empress, this subject''s wife has come to pick you up. Follow this subject''s wife, ah, esteemed empress ¡­"


    "Qingcheng ¡­"


    "Sister ¡­"


    After the ghostly figure revealed itself, Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin slowly walked over, looking at the ghostly figure as they called out to him.


    When the ghostly figure heard their voices, it seemed to be extremely shocked. It actually turned its head to look at Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin.


    Then, a ghostly figure flew in front of the two of them.


    "Brother Wang, Yuze ¡­"


    "Qingcheng, is that really you?"


    Mu Xuanyin stretched out her hand, wanting to touch the ghostly figure''s face. However, just like how Bai Ling Feather had attacked the demonic figure earlier, the hand she extended out missed, and didn''t touch anything.


    "Brother Wang, Yuze, I died a miserable death ¡­"


    "Sister Huang, tell me, who caused your death? Tell me."


    After the ghostly figure looked at Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanyin, it actually began to cry softly. Although it was a ghost-like figure without a physical body, its appearance was extremely real.


    "Brother Wang, Yuze, help me take revenge. It''s her, she''s the one who killed me. It''s her, it''s the empress ¡­"


    Mu Xuanli wanted to hug the ghostly figure, but he missed. The figure seemed to hesitate, and just as he was about to hug it, it dispersed and then regrouped together.


    "You, you''re Hua Mujiao, you''re Hua Mujiao, right? Stop pretending to be so mysterious. Someone, grab her, catch her ¡­"


    The empress dowager was a little flustered at being called the murderer by the ghostly figure. Without any consideration, she opened her mouth to say that the figure was Hua Mu Jin.


    "What''s me? Your majesty, your majesty, where are you? "Why did the imperial garden suddenly go dark? The emperor ¡­"


    Just as the empress dowager finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin''s voice came from the darkness nearby.


    The green bamboo carried the lantern with a weak light as it walked behind Hua Mu Jin. At this moment, Hua Mu Jin was wearing a light pink dress as she walked towards everyone.


    She seemed to have come to look for the White Battlefield. She looked around, and even the ghostly figure floating in the air did not enter her eyes.


    "Your Majesty, where are you? "Are you alright, your majesty ¡­"


    "I''m here."


    Hua Mujiao worriedly called out to Bai Zhan Ke, but just as she walked to the side of the stage, Bai Zhan Ke was already standing beside her.


    "It''s good that you''re fine. You''re worried to death."


    Hua Mujiao hugged Bai Zhan Ke, as if she was extremely worried and didn''t want to let go of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "I''m fine."


    Bai Zhan wrapped his arms around Hua Mu Jin and caressed her messy hair.


    "What happened? How could the royal garden suddenly be extinguished? "Where''s little imperial uncle and big imperial uncle? They''re here ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin raised her head from Bai Zhan Ke''s embrace, wanting to search for Mu Yu Ze and Mu Xuanyin''s silhouettes, but when she looked towards the bright blue light, she suddenly shouted out.


    "Ah, then, what is that? Is it, is it a ghost?"


    Hua Mujie''s face was filled with fear. After shouting out loud, she buried her head in Bai Zhan Ke''s chest.


    "Jin''er, my child, it''s mother! Jin''er ¡­"


    When that ghostly figure saw Hua Mu Jin, it actually directly passed through Mu Yuze''s body and floated towards where Hua Mu Jin was.


    Hua Mujiao was so scared that she hid herself on top of Bai Zhan Ke, shouting, "You, don''t come near me, I, I don''t know who you are, I''m afraid of ghosts, don''t come over ¡­"


    Hua Mujie didn''t even dare to look at that ghostly figure. His entire face was pressed against Bai Zhan Ke''s chest.


    After being yelled at by Hua Mu Jin, the ghost figure seemed to be at a loss. It actually stopped not too far away from Hua Mu Jin.


    "Jin''er, my child, I''m your mother! Jin''er ¡­"


    It could be seen that the ghostly figure was truly sad. That weeping sound, when heard by everyone, caused them to feel sympathy, but at the same time, it made them feel a sense of hunger that was horrifying.


    "Mother? You ¡­ You''re my mother? "


    The ghost figure stopped not far away, and Hua Mujiao stuck her head out, suspiciously looking at the ghost voice.


    "Child, Jin''er, my child ¡­"


    After clearly seeing the ghostly figure''s face, Hua Mujiao was suddenly no longer afraid.


    She left the battlefield and walked towards the ghostly figure. "You ¡­ you really are my mother?"


    "Jin''er, child, I''m your mother ¡­"


    In a split-second, the flower hibiscus''s eyes moistened, and tears rolled down from her eyes, burning her cheeks.


    "Mother, is it really you? Mother, did you come back to see me? Mother ¡­ "


    Seeing that ghostly figure, Hua Mu Jin wanted to reach out to touch it, but when she did, the figure dissipated like white smoke.


    Hua Mujiao seemed unwilling to give up, jumping with all her might to hug that figure, but she couldn''t even touch it.


    "Mother, let Jin''er touch you, let Jin''er hug you! Mother, Jin''er is begging you, mother ¡­"


    Looking at this kind of flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke''s heart felt a piercing pain.


    She stepped forward and pulled on the hibiscus before telling her to stop.


    "Mother, tell Jin''er how you died. Who caused your death? Jin''er will definitely avenge you. Mother ¡­"


    Hua Mu Jin''s back was sad, but it didn''t seem to be an act.


    Perhaps it was because she had never received a mother''s love since she was young, but right now, she felt extremely uncomfortable, as if she was suffocating.


    "Jin''er, my child is the empress. It was Nangong Liu-Li. She killed him ¡­"


    The ghostly figure pointed the culprit towards the empress dowager again. Before she could finish speaking, the ghostly figure slowly disappeared in front of Hua Mu Jin.


    "Mother, don''t go, don''t go, mother ¡­"


    After the ghostly figure had completely disappeared, the lanterns in the imperial garden lit up one by one.


    Hua Mujiao leaned on Bai Zhan Ke''s body, her face filled with tears.


    This sudden and unbelievable event had caused everyone to be unable to recover from their shock.


    "Jin''er, don''t cry."


    Looking at the sorrowful and painful flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan Ke''s heart ached to the extreme.


    He wanted to comfort her, but he couldn''t find a way to do so.


    "Your Majesty, mother left. She''ll never come back, never come back ¡­"


    "I think the empress dowager should give me an explanation of what happened in the Southern Kingdom!"


    Mu Yuze was furious. She glared angrily at the empress dowager, who was protected by Bai Lingyu. Right now, the empress dowager was still trembling. Her eyes were filled with hostility, causing one''s hair to stand on end.


    "It''s not that the empress dowager should give us an explanation, but that the entire Huan Yue Country should give us an explanation!"


    Mu Xuanli was as angry as Mu Yuze. He clenched his fists tightly, because if it weren''t for the fact that they were in Huan Yue Country, he would have already ripped off the empress dowager''s skin and dismembered her.


    "This Dowager doesn''t know, This Dowager doesn''t know. It isn''t This Dowager, it''s someone playing tricks on This Dowager. This Dowager doesn''t know, This Dowager doesn''t know ¡­"


    It was as if the empress dowager had been scared out of her wits, so much so that she didn''t even know how many times she spoke.


    Bai Linyu looked at the empress dowager, who was scared out of her wits, and felt her heart ache.


    He instructed the also frightened Senior Servant Qin. "Senior Servant, help the empress dowager return to the Dew Palace and take good care of her."


    However, Qin mama didn''t seem to have recovered her soul and didn''t even hear Bai Linyu''s words.

 C211

    Bai Linyu frowned. He glanced at Qin mama, then looked at the guards at the side. "Send the empress dowager back to the Dew Palace. Hurry!"


    "Does Your Highness have a guilty conscience by sending the empress dowager off in such a hurry?"


    Bai Lingyu knew clearly in his heart that regardless of whether this was planned by Mu Xuanyin or anyone else, the matter of the empress dowager killing Hua Mujiao''s mother was certain to be true.


    Because from the Empress Dowager''s reaction, it could be seen.


    However, the empress dowager was her own mother after all, so it was impossible for him to look at Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli and question his mother for her crimes.


    "Your Highness, the empress dowager was already scared witless by the sudden incident. Isn''t it a little inappropriate to ask about her guilt now?" What''s more, was this ghostly figure really a ghost or was it someone who was pretending to be a ghost? Who really knew? If someone were to deliberately frame us, it would not be impossible for our two nations to break apart. "


    Bai Lingyu protected the empress dowager, and after giving the guard a meaningful glance, he watched as they helped the empress dowager leave.


    Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze were already starting to get impatient, but before they could go to stop the empress dowager, a figure suddenly appeared before them.


    And this figure was none other than Hua Mu Jin.


    She wanted to stop the empress dowager who was being supported away, but just as she was about to grab the empress dowager, she was blocked by the white feathers.


    In a split-second, the two began exchanging blows.


    Bai Linyu didn''t have any intention of fighting with Hua Mujiao, so she was basically dodging the attacks.


    However, with Hua Mujiao''s vicious moves, it was impossible for Bai Linyu to dodge every single one of his attacks. Helpless, Bai Lingyu retaliated.


    "Bai Lingyu, try touching her!"


    From the distance came the voice of Bai Zhan Ke.


    Bai Lingyu retracted the Qi she had released after hearing the sound of the battle.


    Because he was not able to control his inner strength in time, Bai Ling Yu was hit by the backlash of his inner strength, and a trace of blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth.


    "Pa ¡­"


    Bai Lingyu stood firmly on her feet, but was hit in the face by a vicious slap.


    In front of him, was the extremely angry Hua Mu Jin.


    "Bai Lingyu, let me tell you, she killed my mother. This is an indelible fact. Even if she manages to hide tonight, she won''t be able to hide forever!"


    Hua Mu Jin''s eyes were still brimming with tears. His face was filled with grief and anger, causing Bai Ling Yu''s heart to ache.


    "Bai Lingyu, I''m not afraid to tell you this. As long as I, Mu Jin, am still alive, I will never forget this grudge that killed my mother. Sooner or later, I will make her accompany my mother in death!"


    Tears rolled down his face.


    Hua Mujiao stared angrily at Bai Lingyu. At this moment, other than hatred, there was nothing else he could do.


    "The favor I, Mu Jin, owe you, will be repaid today! From now on, we will be irreconcilable! "


    With that, Hua Mu Jin turned and left.


    Behind her, closely followed, was the White War Creta.


    Looking at the angrily departing Hua Mu Jin, Bai Ling Yu froze on the spot, unable to move for a long time. His heart felt as if a sharp blade had ruthlessly stabbed into it, causing him to have difficulty breathing.


    "My lord, we will definitely find out what happened today. If my royal sister died because of the empress dowager, and the Huan Yue Country was determined to protect the empress dowager, then the friendly agreement between the Southern Kingdom and the Huan Yue Country would be torn apart. My Southern Kingdom will definitely take revenge for this! "


    A good dinner party, in an unhappy situation, dispersed.


    Hua Mu Jin returned to Jin Xi Palace, unable to stop her tears for a long time.


    "Jin''er, don''t cry, I feel pain in my heart."


    Bai Zhan Ke held onto Hua Mu Jin, his heart filled with unspeakable pain.


    However, even though his heart ached, he didn''t know how to dispel the sorrow in Hua Mu Jin''s heart.


    Originally, he was acting in a self-directed drama, but Flower Hibiscus was deeply immersed in this drama and was unable to come out for a long time.


    "I''ve never experienced motherly love," she said. "Even if this body wasn''t mine, it was buried deep in my heart. I didn''t want to cry, and I didn''t want to be sad, but I couldn''t help myself."


    "I know, I know."


    There was nothing that Bai Zhan could do but hug the flower hibiscus.


    At the same time, on the other side, in the Dew Palace.


    The empress dowager was carried back to the Dew Palace, where she lay on her bed, half out of sorts.


    At this moment, besides Bai Lingyu and the empress dowager, there was no one else in the Dew Palace.


    Seeing this empress dowager, Bai Linyu''s heart was very complex. She didn''t know how to describe it.


    "Mother, Jin, Hua Mu Jin''s mother, was it really you who killed her?"


    Bai Lingyu held it in for a long time before he finally spoke to the empress dowager.


    When the empress dowager heard his voice, she suddenly raised her head and looked resolutely at Bai Linyu. Her appearance was extremely frightening.


    "So what if I am? Back then, if it wasn''t for that slut Hua Qingcheng, This Dowager would also not have married your royal father! If she hadn''t suddenly appeared, This Dowager would have become the general''s wife, and would have lived the life of an immortal couple with General Shangguan. Why would she appear? Why would she appear!? "


    The empress dowager roared, her white feathers wincing. She had never seen a empress dowager like this.


    "Muhou, you really shouldn''t have killed her mother."


    Bai Linyu''s feelings for Hibiscus vulgaris were sincere.


    After Hua Mu Jin said those words to him tonight, he realized that his feelings for Hua Mu Jin were too deep.


    Originally, he thought that he was just falling in love with Hua Mujiao and that he was only attracted by her uniqueness, but he really didn''t expect that he would fall so deep into her trap.


    Right now, he even thought that if he wasn''t the prince, if he wasn''t the empress dowager''s own son, they might have become an enviable couple under the circumstances where he first met Hibiscus Blossom.


    "Shouldn''t? What do you know! What do you mean not to? If it wasn''t for that slut Hua Qingcheng, how could I have entered the palace and become the Empress? If it wasn''t for Hua Qingcheng, that slut, stealing away This Dowager''s love, do you really think This Dowager would be willing to be imprisoned in this Golden Silk Prison? "


    Seeing that even Bai Linyu was blaming herself, the empress dowager was unable to control her emotions.


    She jumped off the bed and walked in front of Bai Lingyu.


    "Not only did she steal away one of This Dowager''s loved ones, but that slut relied on her pretty face to enter the palace with General Shangguan." Not only did she take away one of This Dowager''s loved ones, that slut relied on her pretty face to enter the palace with General Shangguan.


    Before coming to Huan Yue, that woman called Nangong Liu-li was actually a somewhat arrogant but kind-hearted woman in Heaven''s Illustrious Country.


    However, after she was sent to the Huan Yue country for marriage, that girl called Nangong Liu-Li''s entire life changed.


    "Hua Qingcheng! Haha! Hua Qingcheng! Haha ¡­"


    Suddenly the Empress began to laugh, as if she had suddenly gone mad, and walked up and down the room, falling things at the same time.


    "What do you think that royal father of yours is? If it wasn''t for Hua Qingcheng meeting him, General Shangguan wouldn''t have been falsely accused of betraying the country, and he wouldn''t have been executed by His Majesty for no reason. It was she, it was Hua Qingcheng who killed General Shangguan, shouldn''t she have paid for it with her life? "


    Bai Lingyu hadn''t expected that he would learn about the late emperor, or his father''s, past from the empress dowager.


    The General Shangguan who had fought in the battlefield so many years ago was actually accused of treason by his father? Because of a woman?


    Bai Linyu found it hard to imagine what had happened that day.


    "Muhou, you are tired. It''s time to rest."


    Bai Linyu did not want to continue listening. She went forward to help the empress dowager rest, but the empress dowager pushed her away.


    The empress dowager seemed to be unable to keep it in as she continued to recount the events of the past.


    "Not only Hua Qingcheng, but also Ruo Lan, Bai Zhan Ke''s birth mother. Back then, His Majesty also looked at her with suspicion, and from his own younger brother, he forced her to stay by his side. Haha, haha ¡­"


    "He''s the ruler of a nation. He''s so amazing. He''s the wife of his subject and the woman of his own younger brother. He''s not willing to let any of them go. He''s so emotional, haha ¡­"


    Looking at the empress dowager, Bai Linyu felt very helpless.


    He had heard all these stories from the empress dowager. The father who had always been the king in his heart had now become a lecherous person.


    Bai Lingyu didn''t know how to describe his feelings. He stepped forward and struck the empress dowager on the back of the head with his palm, causing her to faint.


    Bai Lingyu carried the empress dowager and gently placed her on the bed. After covering her with a blanket, he turned and left.


    In Bai Lingyu''s heart, the firm decision to avenge her royal father had been wavering a little.


    Hibiscus Courtyard.


    After Mu Xuanyin and Mu Yuze comforted Hua Mu Jin, they returned to the house of the Marquis.


    As for Bai Yan, he went to the small courtyard to accompany Bai Zhan Ke''s mufei.


    Because he had to take care of some matters, Bai Zhan Ke coaxed Hibiscus to sleep, then left for the study.


    But, in fact, Hibiscus vulgaris did not sleep, so after so many things happened, how could she sleep?


    "Elder sister Jin, are you asleep?"


    Mu Qiu''s voice sounded from outside the door.


    Hua Mujie stood up, threw on a random piece of clothing, and went to open the door.


    "It''s so late, are you still awake?"


    Mu Qiu looked at Hua Mu Jin''s slightly swollen eyes and shook his head with a smile.


    "I can''t sleep. I saw that the light in your bedroom was still on, so I came over to chat with you."


    "Come in, don''t catch a cold."


    After entering the hall, Hua Mu Jin closed the door. Mu Qiu placed the food box on the table and sat down.


    "Big Sister Jin, I had someone boil some Silver Eared Lotus Seed Soup. Come here and drink some, warm it up a bit."


    Hua Mujie walked over and sat at the table, still in a depressed mood.


    In this self-directed acting, she was too immersed in it.


    "The Cosmetic Exchange Pill you ate, has it lost its effect?"


    In the afternoon, the pill that Hua Mu Jin gave Mu Qiu was actually a pill that could change a person''s appearance in a short period of time.


    Of course, the prerequisite was that the pill had to contain the blood of the person you wanted to change into.


    "Originally, it was unlikely for it to lose its effectiveness that quickly. The First Prince of the Southern Kingdom was worried that someone would find out, so he gave me some medicine to understand the situation."

 C212

    The reason why Hua Mu Jin changed Mu Qiu''s appearance to his own was to make her cooperate with him by singing this play at the empress dowager''s banquet.


    That ghost was actually Hua Mu Jin. Through the combination of physics and chemistry, he had used some fog and Mu Qiu had transformed into his own shadow. Only in the dark would he be able to have such an effect.


    Furthermore, Mu Xuanyin knew some strange techniques, so it wasn''t impossible for a ball of white mist to turn into a human''s figure.


    This task was very troublesome, but Hua Mujiao managed to accomplish it.


    "That''s true. If someone discovers us, we''ll be exposed."


    Hua Mu Jin forced a smile as the corner of her mouth twitched. Logically speaking, she should be happy about such a successful event, but she couldn''t be happy at all.


    "That''s right, Mu Qiu, thank you. Without you, we wouldn''t be able to continue singing this play."


    That was what he said, but even without Mu Qiu, it was still possible for Hua Mu Jin to find other people to play this role.


    However, as the daughter of the Prime Minister, Mu Qiu had been raised by a noble family''s daughter. She had the aura of a natural born noble family''s daughter, and it wasn''t something that could be casually played by a palace maid.


    As for Hua Mujiao''s own mother, who was a princess of a country, she naturally had a certain temperament.


    Thus, it was the most suitable choice to find Mu Qiu to play the role.


    "Big Sister Jin, look at you, you''re being polite to me again. You even saved my life. I haven''t even said thank you yet, yet you''ve been thanking me the entire time. "


    As she spoke, Mu Qiu scooped up ten thousand pieces of Silver Eared Lotus Seed Soup and passed it to Hua Mu Jin. "Here, drink some warm water first."


    Taking the bowl, Hibiscus vulgaris nibbled a few mouthfuls of the Silver Ear Lotus Seed Soup.


    However, at this moment, she didn''t have much appetite, so she didn''t drink much.


    "Elder sister Jin, I''ve been looking at you these past few days, and I feel like you ¡­"


    Suddenly, Mu Qiu opened his mouth and said as he looked at Hua Mujiao''s lower abdomen. She didn''t finish what she was about to say.


    Hua Mujiao lowered her head and looked at her slightly bulging lower abdomen. She pursed her lips before speaking honestly to Mu Qiu without any scruples, "Mn, you''re not mistaken. I''m indeed pregnant. Counting the time, it should be around four months or so."


    From the time she had left for the Southern Kingdom until now, too many things had happened. Hua Mu Jin had somewhat forgotten the day, and she didn''t even know just how long she had been pregnant.


    "As expected, I originally thought that I was overthinking things. I didn''t expect that you would really be pregnant, Big Sister Jin."


    Although Hua Mu Jin was pregnant, because of the many factors in her body, her stomach hadn''t grown that much. Most people wouldn''t be able to tell.


    In the past few days, Mu Qiu had lived in the Gesun Hall and met Hua Mu Jin every day, so she had naturally noticed it.


    "Elder sister Jin, you''re already about four months pregnant, how come your stomach is so small? Has the imperial physician seen it? "


    He had just lost a child not too long ago, so Mu Qiu was concerned about Hua Mu Jin at the same time, revealing a sorrowful expression.


    "It''s pretty good. It''s not a problem. It''s probably because of my small body, so the children aren''t growing up."


    Hua Mu Jin didn''t say anything to Mu Qiu about the cold poison in her body.


    "In the future, a child like you will certainly be very obedient. Big Sister Jin, at that time, can you let this child call me aunt?"


    Mu Qiu truly liked his children.


    As for Hua Mujiao''s child, she naturally liked him even more.


    "Of course, you and I are sisters. If this child doesn''t call you aunt, could he possibly call you elder sister?"


    Seeing that Mu Qiu was a little sad, Hua Mu Jin started to joke with her.


    Mu Qiu chuckled as he reached out his hand to touch Hua Mu Jin''s stomach.


    "Big Sister Jin, joking is a joke. If your stomach were a bit bigger, it would probably be hard to hide it even if you hide it. The empress dowager''s matters haven''t been resolved yet, and there''s still Senior Concubine Jing. If they find out that you''re pregnant with the emperor''s child, I''m afraid ¡­


    Mu Qiu didn''t explain further.


    Even without an explanation, Hua Mu Jin knew what she wanted to say.


    "I know, and that''s why I''m hiding my pregnancy. But don''t worry. Within a month, I will not let a single one of those who hurt the people around me escape. What they need to pay is a painful price. "


    When she said these words, Hua Mu Jin''s face was ice-cold.


    Mu Qiu''s hands trembled slightly, but he didn''t continue speaking.


    On the second day, the entire imperial palace, and even the imperial city of Huan Yue, were filled with news of the appearance of ghosts during the banquet hosted by the empress dowager last night.


    And the person who spread this news was none other than Bai Yan.


    The morning assembly, in the main hall.


    "Your majesty, we must investigate the matter regarding the ghost last night. If the empress dowager really did kill the princess of the Southern Kingdom, then the friendship between these two countries will be torn apart. When that time comes, the war between these two countries will be fought and the people will be the ones suffering."


    "Your Majesty, although this is an old story, at this very moment, the Crown Prince and First Prince of the Southern Kingdom are within the borders of our country. The empress dowager was accused by ghosts of being the culprit, and the two princes of the Southern Kingdom are present.


    "Your Majesty, I ask that the Ministry of Justice investigate this matter thoroughly. If the empress dowager is really the murderer, this subject thinks that you can''t be forgiven!"


    A portion of Bai Linyu''s men had already been eliminated.


    Bai Lingyu was not present in the morning assembly today. Since Bai Lingyu was not present, those ministers led by Bai Lingyu would naturally not dare to speak carelessly.


    If he were to be caught as a spy like yesterday, then he would only be left with bad luck.


    However, everyone only knew that Bai Lingyu had not gone to court yet. However, they didn''t know that after returning to the palace last night, she had drunk an entire night''s worth of wine. Even until now, she was still in a state of drunkenness.


    Because the empress dowager was identified by ghosts as the murderer of the Princess of the Southern Kingdom, and the matter was spread. As the emperor, Bai Zhan Ke ordered the empress dowager to be placed under house arrest in the Dew Palace.


    No one is allowed to enter or leave the Dew Palace until the truth is revealed.


    Naturally, the empress dowager couldn''t stand being placed under house arrest.


    Within the Dew Palace, everything was in a mess.


    "On what basis? On what basis does he have to put me under house arrest? What right does he have to do that? He doesn''t have to do that!"


    Most of the palace maids who had taken care of the Empress Dowager at the Dew Palace had been injured by her leaving something behind.


    Because of their fear, the people of the palace no longer dared to step into the Dew Palace.


    Except for Qin mama, all the palace servants knelt outside the empress dowager''s palace to await her orders.


    "Calm your anger, empress dowager, don''t ruin your body."


    "Where''s the prince?" What about my Yu''er? "Qin mama, send someone to get His Highness. Quickly go, what are you still standing there for!"


    Seeing that the empress dowager had lost some of her rationality, Qin mama revealed a troubled expression. She somewhat didn''t want to go forward and reply.


    However, as the Empress Dowager''s personal mama who had served the Empress Dowager for decades, she had no choice but to reply.


    "The prince, he''s heard others say that he hasn''t left the manor since yesterday. "The old servant sent someone to deliver the message, but they were all stopped by the people from the mansion."


    In an instant, the empress dowager collapsed onto the ground.


    She really couldn''t believe that her own son wouldn''t care about her at this time?


    "Even Yu''er wants to leave This Dowager''s side? Senior Qin, what did I do wrong? Why did I have to leave one by one? Don''t tell me that I don''t have the right to pursue happiness? "Why? Why did they all leave This Dowager''s house? Why ¡­"


    Bai Lingyu''s attitude had dealt a great blow to the empress dowager.


    She had thought that her son would never leave her.


    Unexpectedly, when she was placed under house arrest, not only did Bai Linyu not do anything, she did not even care about him.


    "Esteemed empress dowager, the prince definitely has his difficulties as well. Don''t think too much into it. This old servant thinks that the prince must be thinking of a way to save you, Esteemed Empress Dowager."


    The Empress Dowager thought back to the truth she had told Bai Lingyu last night, and she regretted it.


    But now, it was already too late.


    "Why, why do you all want to leave This Dowager''s side? "Why ¡­"


    The fact that the Empress Dowager had killed the Princess of the Southern Kingdom was known to everyone. There was not a single person who did not scold and curse her.


    Even some of the court servants in the Dew Palace were discussing and denouncing the Empress Dowager''s actions in private.


    Of course, the majority of these palace maids were people who had been beaten and scolded by the empress dowager.


    Just as the sun was about to set, Bai Linyu, who was still drunk, finally woke up.


    The first thing he did when he woke up was enter the palace.


    Imperial study.


    Bai Zhan Ke sat at the table with his white feather standing in front of him.


    "If you want to plead on behalf of the empress dowager after entering the palace, you can leave now."


    The words of Bai Zhan Ke were decisive.


    The meaning behind his words was nothing more than to tell Bai Linyu that it was impossible to plead on behalf of the empress dowager.


    "Chendi entered the palace because he wanted to ask royal brother something."


    However, Bai Linyu did not seek to plead on behalf of the Empress Dowager.


    He raised his eyes and looked at the white battle cry behind the table. His eyes were as clear as spring water.


    "What is it!"


    After a long time, Bai Linyu finally spoke. "Was the death of Imperial Father really not caused by you?"


    Actually, when the previous Emperor of Huan Yue died, Bai Lingyu was present. What he saw was Bai Zhan holding a sharp sword in his hand, and that sword was stabbed into the former Emperor''s heart.


    Suddenly, Bai Zhan Ke raised his head and looked at Bai Ling Yu.


    "Yes, and no!"


    Bai Zhan Ke''s answer was a bit vague.


    "Is it true or not?"


    Bai Lingyu lost his patience and sternly asked. He wanted to know the truth of what had happened back then.


    Bai Zhan Ke looked at him with a peculiar glint in his eyes.


    He opened his mouth and spoke, "Back then, my father was already deeply poisoned, and a Gu worm was planted in his body. Because he couldn''t take it anymore, my father let me free him."


    Bai Zhan Ke''s answer was simple, but Bai Ling Yu already knew.


    You''ve been poisoned? Ended by a Gu?


    "Did Imperial Mother do it?"


    "Why don''t you ask your good mother, and ask her if the poison was administered by her, and if the Gu is administered by her!"


    Her Majesty''s methods were cruel, and Bai Zhan Ke was taught.


    "Your Imperial Brother has a request. Please accept it, your Imperial Brother."


    Bai Linghu did not completely believe the truth that he had heard from Bai Zhan Ke. He had half believed it.

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    Leaving the royal study, Bai Linyu went to the Dew Palace.


    With the permission of Bai Zhan Ke, he was able to enter and exit the Dew Palace.


    Arriving at the Dew Palace, the moment he stepped into the empress dowager''s chambers, Bai Linyu saw the mess on the floor and frowned.


    On the floor beside the bed sat the figure of the Empress Dowager.


    "Scram, scram, get the hell out of here, scram ¡­"


    The Empress Mother did not look to see who it was when she heard the sound of footsteps entering the room.


    Bai Linyu slowly approached and softly said, "Imperial Mother, it''s me."


    Upon hearing Bai Linyu''s voice, the Empress Dowager abruptly raised her head and stood up. She stood in front of Bai Linyu with her messy hair, looking just like a madman.


    "Yu''er, since you have come, This Dowager will know that you will not leave This Dowager. "It''s good that you''re here, it''s good that you''re here ¡­"


    Bai Linyu helped the empress dowager sit by the bed. He gently smoothed her hair. That gentleness was that of a son.


    "Yu''er, we can''t wait any longer, you have been enduring for so many years, so you must seize the throne." Yu''er, we can''t wait any longer, we have been enduring for so many years, you must take the throne, you must take it, you should take the throne.


    "Yes, I understand."


    Hearing the empress dowager''s somewhat radical words, Bai Linyu still helped her run her hair along the bun, not affected in the slightest. On the contrary, his gentleness made the empress dowager feel that something was amiss.


    However, she was still his son, so she wouldn''t doubt him.


    "Yu''er, you have to know that everything that This Dowager has done is for you."


    "Imperial Mother, before Imperial Father died, was the poison in your body and the Gu you used?"


    After fixing the empress dowager''s bun, Bai Linyu suddenly stood up and looked at the empress dowager with a very serious expression.


    The empress dowager was shocked by his sudden action and question.


    She sat on the edge of the bed, her body rigid. After a long while, she finally managed to force out a smile.


    "Yu''er, what are you talking about? Why can''t I understand you? What poison, what Gu? Your royal father was stabbed to death by Bai Zhan''s sword. You saw it too, how could you?


    The empress dowager seemed to have sensed that Bai Linyu was questioning her in such a manner. She must have suspected her.


    Therefore, she tried her best to show that she had no flaws.


    However, she was still unable to completely conceal her expression.


    "Your mother says so, so your son believes it. In the past few days, I have been wronged and my mother is at the Dew Palace. In the next few days, I will muster up troops to force the palace into a corner so that my mother can fulfill her wish and watch me ascend to the throne. "


    In an instant, Bai Linyu reverted to her former self, and the empress dowager relaxed.


    "That''s great. This one isn''t feeling wronged at all. As long as you can become the emperor, it will be worth it even if I die."


    "This son came in secretly and shouldn''t stay for too long. Mother, you have been resting for the past few days. Once everything has been planned, I will send someone to send word to mother. This son will take his leave first."


    Bai Linyu bowed to the empress dowager, then left the Dew Palace.


    Ever since Bai Lingyu had come to the Dew Palace, the empress dowager had been in a very good mood.


    Not only did he stop throwing things, he even ordered people to clean up the messy sleeping quarters with a smile on his face.


    "Empress Dowager, chenqie has come to see you."


    Today, Nangong Qianhua, who was forbidden from entering or leaving the Dew Palace, had unexpectedly arrived.


    The empress dowager didn''t look at Nangong Qianhua with a pleasant expression.


    "What are you doing here? This Dowager''s Dew Hall, wasn''t it sealed by the Emperor? How did you get in? "


    Nangong Qian Hua smiled and bowed to the empress dowager before stepping forward to stand by her side.


    "Chenqie had to beg the emperor for several days before she finally obtained permission to come to the Dew Palace to see the empress dowager. The empress dowager treating her so coldly has hurt chenqie so much."


    At this moment, the empress dowager was extremely unhappy with Nangong Qian Hua''s current appearance.


    "Don''t be a weasel paying your respects to the chicken. Do you think I don''t know that you''ve long since stood on the side of the emperor? When the prince was placed under house arrest, did you dare say you didn''t plot it?"


    Although the matter at that time had already been investigated, the empress dowager still had her suspicions. She still felt that it was highly likely that Nangong Qian Hua was the one who had tried to scheme against her.


    "Esteemed empress dowager, your words have wronged chenqie. Today, chenqie came to bring you some snacks. Would you like to try them?"


    After saying that, Nangong Qian Hua shot a look to the palace maid who had followed her in. The palace maid then stepped forward and handed the lunchbox over.


    Looking at the dessert before her, the empress dowager smiled coldly.


    "Are you trying to poison This Dowager? Are you trying to poison This Dowager to death?"


    Her Majesty had always believed in the saying that if one did not have anything to offer, one would either commit adultery or theft.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, look at you, you''ve said something about hurting chenqie again." Your concubine came to the Dew Palace today to pass on a message for your highness. Empress Dowager, do you want to know what your highness wants your concubine to pass on? "


    When Nangong Qianhua mentioned the prince, the empress dowager relaxed her guard.


    "What message did Yu''er want you to pass on?"


    Nangong Qianhua looked at the several palace maids and Senior Servant Qin who were waiting at the side. She said, "All of you can leave."


    After the servants had all left, Nangong Qian Hua sat down beside the empress dowager with a serious expression.


    "Aunt, His Highness has asked Qian Hua to send you a message saying that he has already made arrangements. Most of the palace guards have been replaced by Your Highness'' men, and outside of the palace, there are also many people from the Jianghu that you are raising. Three days later, Your Highness will start a rebellion and take over the throne."


    Actually, the empress dowager still doubted Nangong Qianhua.


    However, after Nangong Qianhua said those words, those suspicions were dispelled.


    Because only the empress dowager knew of Bai Linyu''s movements, not even Senior Servant Qin at her side.


    For her to be able to tell Bai Lingyu''s plan this accurately, it must be something that Bai Lingyu had personally told her.


    In actuality, these words had indeed been sent to the empress dowager by Bai Ling Yu, who had instructed Nangong Qianhua to pass them on to the empress dowager.


    Yu''er, are you serious? Are you 100% sure? "


    "Your consort doesn''t know if you''re 100% sure. Your highness only sent his concubine here to deliver a message. As for anything else, Your highness has never mentioned it."


    Even though it was Bai Lingyu who had asked Nangong Qianhua to pass on the message, however ¡­


    "Good, good. The Huan Yue Country is finally Yu''er''s. Only Yu''er will not leave this place. Good, good!"


    On the other side, in the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    In Hua Mujiao''s bedroom, the table was completely occupied by a few men.


    "Is he really trustworthy? Aren''t you afraid that he might stab you in the back? "


    Bai Yan frowned, looking at Bai Zhan Ke with concern.


    "He won''t."


    The three words were the answer to Bai Zhan Ke''s question.


    "But just in case, this is just his trap. At that time, even if you regret it, you won''t make it in time!"


    "Your Lordship is right. If it''s really a trap he threw at you, then I''m afraid there won''t be any room for manoeuvre." It''s best to prepare both hands, just in case. "


    Beside him, Mu Xuanyin was also a bit worried.


    When he heard of Bai Zhan Ke''s plan, he was completely skeptical.


    "I know, I know." I know, I know.


    "Bai Zhan Ke, I want to involve Mu Qiu in your plans."


    After listening to the discussion between the few men, Hua Mu Jin finally couldn''t hold it in and was able to participate.


    Although she also did not believe in this plan, she could only support it since she had already decided to do so.


    "Aren''t you harming her by involving her in this?"


    Although Mu Yuze didn''t really understand this Mu Qiu, seeing as how she was on good terms with Hua Mu Jin, if it was for Mu Qiu''s sake, she couldn''t get involved.


    "No, I''m thinking that if Mu Qiu were to identify the empress dowager, it would at least have some effect." But that''s not my goal. "


    When Mu Qiu wanted to leave the Imperial Palace, Hua Mu Jin felt that this was the best opportunity for Mu Qiu to do so.


    Mu Xuanli looked at her and asked, "Then what is your goal?"


    "If she let Mu Qiu faked his death and sent him out of the palace, then in this world, there would no longer be a person like Mu Qiu. She would be able to change her name and live her own life."


    "You really want to come out."


    The best way to make Mu Qiu leave was to fake his life.


    After all, not only was Mu Qiu unable to live, even the Right Prime Minister and the entire Prime Minister''s Estate would be implicated.


    "What can''t you think of? This is the best chance for Mu Qiu to leave. Or perhaps, it would be fine to not let Mu Qiu testify against the empress dowager. Just say that Mu Qiu died in the hands of a traitor and that it would be very easy for Mu Qiu to be sent out of the palace."


    If it wasn''t for the fact that Bai Zhan Ke was the Emperor, Hua Mujiao actually didn''t want to stay in this palace.


    But the reality was, the man she loved was the emperor, and she had no choice but to become a woman in this harem.


    "If you want to do it, then do it."


    With the permission of Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao happily kissed him on the cheek, causing the three men beside him to roll their eyes.


    Time flashed by, and three days passed just like that.


    On the fourth day, the sky was exceptionally dark. Before the hour even arrived, it had already darkened. It was as if the next second, lightning would strike and rain would strike, and strong gales would appear.


    This kind of night was destined to not be peaceful.


    In the Dew Palace, the empress dowager was restless as she paced back and forth in her chamber, her worries a mystery.


    "Empress Dowager, you''ve been walking back and forth for almost two hours already. Really, don''t get tired."


    On the side, Qin mama was worrying about the empress dowager''s body as she persuaded her to sit down and rest.


    "What time is it now?"


    "It''s almost morning."


    The empress dowager looked at the palace doors that were wide open. The sky had already completely darkened, and a light drizzle had already fallen from the sky.


    "Has there been any news from the Prince?"


    Qin mama shook her head. "Not at the moment."


    Bai Linyu''s plan had been set for tonight. It was almost time for morning, but the palace was still peaceful and quiet. The empress dowager''s heart was in turmoil, unable to settle down.

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    What she was worried about was that something might have happened to Bai Lingyu.


    "Send someone from the king to find out what is going on."


    The empress dowager couldn''t sit still any longer and ordered Qin mama to send someone to find out more news.


    At first, Qin mama didn''t know what plans the empress dowager and prince had, but now she did.


    "Yes."


    Just as Qin mama was about to send people to scout for news, the sound of fighting and shouting came from outside.


    Thunder rumbled in the sky as the drizzle gradually turned into a drizzling rain.


    At this moment, a guard suddenly ran in from outside and half-knelt before the empress dowager. "Reporting to the empress dowager, the prince has already made his move. The prince has ordered for the empress dowager to hide in the secret passage so no one can rush in and hurt her."


    The empress dowager''s lips quirked into a cold smile as she looked at the guard.


    She walked straight out of the hall. Hearing the clashing of swords and sabers, the shouts of the guards and the screams of the palace maids, she felt extremely happy in her heart.


    The empress dowager stood outside the palace, a smile on her face.


    "Haha ¡­" Your Majesty, are you looking? Back then, you didn''t pass the throne down to Yu''er, but now, this throne belongs to you as well! And the ''White Battle Cake'' that you have always been attaching importance to, he will soon become Yu''er''s soul. "


    "Haha ¡­"


    The empress dowager had been hidden in the secret passage for an unknown period of time before someone brought her out.


    When the empress dowager walked out of the Dew Palace, the entire palace was a mess.


    The bodies of the guards and maids were lying on the ground.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, the prince has already controlled the emperor to the great hall. He asks the empress dowager to come over."


    "Alright, lead the way!"


    In the main hall, Bai Zhan Ke was clad in dragon robes. A sword seemed to have stabbed into his waist, dyeing the yellow dragon robes on his waist red.


    And beside him, was the flower hibiscus that was always supporting him.


    Bai Lingyu stood in front of them, looking down on the two of them as they tightly embraced each other. Her expression was extremely ugly.


    "Prince, the empress dowager is here."


    At this time, a guard walked over and whispered into Bai Ling Yu''s ear.


    Bai Ling Yu glanced at Hua Mu Jin and Bai Zhan Ke sitting on the ground, then turned around and walked towards the Dragon Throne in the great hall.


    When the empress dowager was brought up to the great hall, she saw the bodies lying on the ground, as well as the wounded Battle Qi and Hua Mujie who were already sitting on the ground. A sinister smile rose at the corners of her lips.


    "Haha, this day has finally arrived. "You didn''t think that you would still lose to This Dowager!"


    Bai Zhan looked angrily at the empress dowager who stood on the high platform. His expression showed that he was currently filled with rage.


    "Imperial Mother, your son will not disappoint you. This throne belongs to me now."


    Bai Linyu rose from her dragon throne and walked over to the empress dowager. She then supported the empress dowager, walking over to Bai Zhan Ke and Hua Mujiao Jin.


    "Bai Ling Yu, you plotted to usurp your position, aren''t you afraid of being punished by the heavens?"


    Hua Mujiao angrily spat towards Bai Linyu. Her face was filled with rage, and she wished that she could directly swallow Bai Linghu.


    "Shut up!"


    Seeing that the flower hibiscus was disrespectful to her son, the empress dowager stepped forward and raised her hand to slap the flower hibiscus in the face.


    However, the hand she threw out was stopped by Bai Lingyu.


    "Muhou, you can''t hit her!"


    "Why can''t I hit her? This slut, like her mother, is born with a cheap bone, and when death approaches, she dares to be disrespectful to you. Not only will This Dowager beat her, This Dowager will also let her, like her mother, be devoured alive by the Gu worms! "


    Devoured alive by the Gu worm?


    The empress dowager''s words instantly ignited the flames of fury in Hibiscus frontalis.


    She stood up abruptly, and before the empress dowager and Bai Linyu could react, she slapped the empress dowager''s face.


    "Pa ¡­"


    The sound of the slap resounded through the entire hall. No one expected that Hua Mujiao would suddenly make a move.


    "A ruthless person like you will die a horrible death sooner or later!"


    "You, you actually dared to hit This Dowager? "Someone, someone, drag her out! Hack, hack ¡­"


    The empress dowager flew into a rage at this slap. Although she had ordered Hua Mujiao to be executed again, none of the guards in the hall moved to take action.


    "Muhou, you cannot kill her!"


    Bai Linyu''s attitude made the empress dowager astonished.


    She looked at him and questioned him harshly, "Yu''er, if she dares hit This Dowager, why can''t This Dowager kill her?"


    Bai Ling Yu glanced at Hua Mu Jin, revealing a troubled expression.


    Then he said to the Empress, "Imperial Mother, I love her, so you cannot kill her."


    "You, what did you say?"


    The empress dowager stared at Bai Linyu in disbelief, completely unable to believe what she had just heard.


    "I love her. You can''t kill her."


    "You, Yu''er, are you silly? How is a woman like her worth your love when she''s already another man? You must know that you will become the ruler of a country. If you keep her, you will only become a scourge. You have to listen to This Dowager and kill her! "


    Bai Linyu glanced at the agitated empress dowager before instructing, "Someone, take her away and lock her up."


    "Yes sir!"


    The guard took Bai Linyu''s orders, walked up, and picked up the hibiscus flower, preparing to take her down.


    "Nangong Liuli, you will die a horrible death!"


    Before she was taken away, Hua Mujiao was still cursing the empress dowager.


    Her Majesty listened to her voice and was furious.


    "Yu''er, you ¡­"


    Bai Linyu insisted on leaving behind the flower hibiscus, and the Empress Dowager could do nothing about it.


    Since that was the case, she could only think of a way to get rid of the thorn in her side.


    The most important thing right now was how to get rid of Bai Zhan Ke.


    "Muhou, Thirteen ¡­" "If Bai Yan runs away, then your son will have to go and capture him. Please stay here for now, your son will be back soon."


    The empress dowager''s gaze swept the hall once, but she did not see Bai Yan.


    Although it didn''t matter if Bai Yan caught him or not, it was best to eliminate the root of the problem.


    "Alright, it''s best if you don''t leave a single one behind, in order to avoid future troubles."


    "This son understands."


    Bai Lingyu led her two guards and left. The empress dowager looked down from her position on the ground, her hand covering her injured abdomen. A cold smile rose at the corners of her lips.


    "Did you not think that you would be defeated by This Dowager? Or perhaps, you did not think that you would be defeated by This Dowager''s son? "


    Bai Zhan Ke looked coldly at the Empress Dowager, his dark eyes filled with murderous intent.


    "Didn''t you poison royal father and plant a Gu in him just so that he could pass on the throne to Bai Lingyu?"


    The empress dowager smiled and motioned for Senior Servant Qin to bring a chair over for her. She then sat down on the chair and looked at Bai Zhan Ke with a victorious attitude.


    "That''s right, the reason This Dowager poisoned His Majesty was to force him to write the posthumous edict and pass it on to Yu''er, but he just didn''t want to. No matter what, he had to pass on the throne to you.


    When Bai Linyu left, the Empress spoke of the truth of that year without a care.


    So, This Dowager plotted for you to enter the palace. When he couldn''t stand it anymore, This Dowager knew that he would make you give him a break, and you, naturally, wouldn''t be able to watch him live a life worse than death. "


    "So, your goal is to make me bear the crime of murdering the monarch and usurping the throne?"


    Facing Bai Zhan Ke''s killing intent, the empress dowager wasn''t afraid at all.


    Because she knew that this man who looked like a stray dog would soon die.


    "This Dowager planned everything, but absolutely did not plan for it. His Majesty had long since drawn up an imperial edict and passed the throne to you. Originally, even if there was a testamentary edict, as long as you were convicted of murdering a king, you wouldn''t be able to inherit the throne. "But This Dowager never thought that you had long taken in the Right Prime Minister for your own use. Or rather, the Right Prime Minister was placed by your side by His Majesty to support you?"


    The influence of the Right Prime Minister at that time wasn''t small.


    Even though the empress dowager was the empress then and had won over many people, she still didn''t have enough power to resist the Right Prime Minister.


    More importantly, there was still one more point.


    "This one has calculated a thousand times, but it can be considered to be a mistake. Before you entered the palace, you had already made your preparations. The witnesses who were supposed to be the witnesses for you killing the monarch have long since been killed by you. However, you should thank This Dowager for being able to ascend to the throne so quickly. If not, how could you have ascended the throne so early? "


    In the past, Her Majesty''s plan had been perfect, but now she had underestimated that plan.


    She had originally thought that a person who had returned from the Heavenly Light Empire as a proton would not have much ability, but she was still rebelled against by Bai Zhan.


    "Are you done?"


    The empress dowager revealed everything that had been planned all those years ago.


    Bai Zhan Ke listened attentively, but the expression on his face didn''t change in the slightest.


    "Finished? Haha ¡­ It''s still too early for you to know how much suffering your mufei suffered. That pair of eyes of hers was dug out by This Dowager after you ascended to the throne.


    When the empress dowager mentioned her mother, Bai Zhan''s murderous aura burst forth, unable to be concealed any longer.


    Her Majesty had thought that Bai Zhan Ke was already seriously injured and was on the verge of death, but she didn''t expect him to suddenly stand up and grab her by the neck.


    "You, you actually ¡­"


    "Humph! You''d better take a good look at the main entrance of the hall. Look at who''s standing there!"


    The empress dowager''s neck was seized by Bai Zhan Ke, but even after seeing the empress dowager''s neck being seized, the trusted guards of Bai Linyu remained rooted to the ground, completely motionless.


    After Bai Zhan Ke spoke, the empress dowager suddenly felt that something was amiss. She turned her head with difficulty and looked towards the main entrance of the hall.


    At this time, besides Bai Lingyu, there was also Hua Mu Jin, Bai Yan, and all of the ministers of Huan Yue standing at the main entrance of the main hall.


    The empress dowager sat on the ground in pain and coughed a few times, then looked towards the door of the great hall.

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    The empress dowager couldn''t believe it when she saw Bai Linyu. She didn''t know when she had stood there either, but her heart was filled with panic.


    "Yu''er, listen to mother''s explanation. What This Dowager said just now was all a lie. Your father, he was the one who killed him. You saw it too, didn''t you?"


    All along, the reason why Bai Linyu and Bai Zhanji were irreconcilable was because Bai Zhanji had personally killed their royal father and wanted to avenge his father.


    Although the previous Emperor of the Huan Yue had a very bad personality, ever since Bai Lingyu had become so sensible, he had always doted on her.


    No matter what Bai Lingyu wanted to do or wanted to do, the Emperor would do it for him.


    White Feather was respectful to the previous Emperor.


    But now, hearing the truth from the empress dowager''s mouth, the hatred in Bai Ling Yu''s heart was instantly extinguished.


    "Yu''er, it''s true. His Majesty was killed by him. You have to believe that This Dowager is your mother. This Dowager won''t lie to you. You have to believe This Dowager ¡­"


    The Empress Dowager had already guessed that the fact that Bai Lingyu could lead the Minister to stand outside the great hall was probably a plan that he and Bai Zhan Ke had made.


    However, she didn''t want to believe her own guess.


    She didn''t believe that her son, whom she had painstakingly brought up, would plot against her.


    "Imperial Mother, your son has always trusted you. But now, how do you expect me to believe you? "


    Bai Linyu''s final shout was practically a roar.


    He slowly walked into the hall and walked towards the empress dowager.


    "Mother, your son has hated your brother for so many years. In all these years, your son has done so many things to hurt your brother. You should know this as well. But now, you have let me know the truth. The truth is that you killed royal father. "


    In Bai Lingyu''s eyes, there was an indescribable sadness.


    Tears rolled down her rosy eyes.


    "Mother, your father is your husband, your son''s father. How can you be so heartless and so cruel to your father? Where did the mother who doted on and cared for her son, go to? "Where did you go!?"


    Ever since the empress dowager inadvertently mentioned the matter of Hua Mujiao''s mother''s death, as well as the past history of the previous emperor that Love Roars out loud, Bai Linyu knew that her mother hated her father.


    From that time onwards, he started to suspect the death of his royal father all those years ago.


    Because he didn''t want to believe that his mother was the cause of his father''s death, he went to White Battlefield to ask about what had happened.


    Although he had learned the truth from Bai Zhan Ke, he still didn''t believe it.


    Finally, he went to ask the Empress Dowager for confirmation.


    Although the empress dowager denied it, her demeanor back then had been that of a liar.


    Therefore, Bai Ling Yu and Bai Zhan Ke had joined hands to plan this rebellion.


    "Husband? Hmph, is he even worthy to be my husband? "


    In the Empress Dowager''s heart, the late Emperor was not worthy of being her husband.


    "Yu''er, is this everything you designed? Let This Dowager speak of the murder of His Majesty in front of all the ministers and officials, right? "


    No matter how much she deceived herself, Her Majesty knew, it was useless.


    "It, it was designed by me!"


    "Hoh, good, good. If there is a father, there must be a son. Good, This Dowager truly raised a good son, and I also raised a good son that can avenge him."


    "Haha ¡­" Your Majesty, did you see that? Your good son has taken revenge for you. In order to raise a good son, This Dowager''s family should rest in peace. "


    The empress dowager sat on the ground and began to laugh maniacally.


    She looked up at the top of the hall, her laughter sharp and piercing.


    "Husband? Haha, my good husband, the good father that you speak of, he is a scum. A person who wants to snatch even his own brother''s woman, and even his own subject''s woman, what right does he have to sit on this throne? He is not worthy of being the monarch of a nation, not worthy of him! "


    Her Majesty truly hated the late Emperor.


    Back then, if it weren''t for her, This Dowager wouldn''t have ended up like this. Everything was caused by him. Why? Why must you all blame This Dowager?


    Originally, Nangong Liu-Li had taken a fancy to General Shangguan when he was a general. However, because of the appearance of Hua Mu Jin''s mother, who was also Hua Mu Jin, Nangong Liu-Li''s dream of becoming the general''s wife had been shattered.


    Although her dream of becoming the wife of a general had been shattered, Nangong Liuli did not hate him back then.


    Back then, This Dowager came to the Huan Yue Country to reconcile our marriage, and he promised This Dowager that he would let This Dowager choose his own wife. But later on, he went back on his word and forced This Dowager into the harem, because This Dowager had the entire Tian Guang Kingdom behind her, so for the sake of the future of the Huan Yue Kingdom, This Dowager allowed This Dowager to become his empress. "


    "At that time, I thought he loved me. But later on, after a long time, she ignored This Dowager. Instead, it was Imperial Concubine Lan who was born of low status who was extremely fond of This Dowager''s heart. Even so, This Dowager was still able to tolerate it. "


    When she thought of all that she had experienced that year, the empress dowager''s heart was filled with not only her hatred for the late emperor, but also her own bitterness.


    "Yu''er, did you know? Even if he didn''t care about me, I would never blame him. But afterwards, he saw that General Shangguan''s new wife was incredibly beautiful, so he had evil intentions. He wanted to bring Hua Qingcheng into the harem, and he even sent This Dowager to seduce General Shangguan so that General Shangguan would bear the responsibility of defrauding Empress. "


    "This one will endure all of this. However, he kept repeating again and again. As long as it was a pretty lady, he would bring her into his harem. This one hated him, but why couldn''t he just keep showing mercy to her? This Dowager has done so much for him. Why does he still have to repeatedly injure This Dowager? Is it because he is the ruler of a nation? "


    Everyone knew from the empress dowager''s words that the previous emperor of Huan Yue was an animal.


    "If you hate the late emperor, then why did you want to harm my mother?"


    After hearing what had happened to the empress dowager, Hua Mujiao, as a woman, still felt some sympathy for her.


    Unfortunately for the poor, he had to be hated.


    Her sins were not in direct proportion to her own.


    "Why do you want to harm your mother? Wasn''t it because he had taken a fancy to her? Back then, His Majesty did everything in his power to obtain your mother, but your mother was too stubborn. Even if she died, she didn''t want to follow His Majesty''s lead. "Later on, His Majesty thought, First get rid of General Shangguan, then he''ll have your mother."


    "Because your mother, General Shangguan, has been convicted of treason and beheaded!"


    To Nangong Liuli, General Shangguan was the man she truly loved back then.


    Even after she had become the Queen, deep down in her heart, she still held feelings for General Shangguan.


    "It was your mother, who killed General Shangguan! Without her, how could General Shangguan be beheaded? Therefore, This Dowager had poisoned her and allowed her to accompany General Shangguan in death. You should also thank This Dowager. Since they loved each other so much, This Dowager shall bury them together. "


    The more Her Majesty spoke, the more she seemed unable to keep her words in check.


    Everything that had happened that year, she wanted to reveal it all.


    "And you, Bai Zhan Ke, your mufei, no matter who she''s helping, she just had to help that Hua Qingcheng woman. It''s fine if she helps, but I don''t blame her. She had clearly told This Dowager that the person who lived in her heart wasn''t His Majesty, but how did she manage to obtain His Majesty''s sole favor? This Dowager does not accept it, This Dowager does not accept it! "


    "If it wasn''t for your mufei, His Majesty wouldn''t have passed on the throne to you even if he died." They were both sons, why couldn''t he pass the throne down to Yu''er? Yu''er has been very smart since she was young. How can he not be better than you? "


    In the end, the person who created this empress dowager was the late emperor.


    But even so, Hua Mu Jin still hated the empress dowager.


    "The cold poison in my body is your doing, right?"


    "That''s right, it is This Dowager. Not only is it a cold poison, but when you were just born, This Dowager also planted a Gu within your body. That Gu will awaken when you are twenty and then slowly devour you."


    Gu?


    The fact that he had Gu worms in his body was something that Hibiscus Flower didn''t know about.


    "Muhou, where''s the antidote?"


    When Bai Lingyu heard that there was a Gu in Hua Mujiao''s body, he grew anxious and reached out to get the antidote from the empress dowager.


    "The antidote? "Haha ¡­"


    Looking at Bai Linyu, the empress dowager laughed out loud again.


    "There is no cure for that Gu. Unless she dies, the Gu will remain in her body until it is completely devoured!"


    Without the antidote, Bai Linyu didn''t know what to do.


    He glanced at Hua Mu Jin, feeling extremely guilty.


    "Empress Dowager, how can you be so vicious?" "Not only did you kill the previous emperor, you even killed Imperial Concubine Lan and Madam General. You ¡­"


    "That''s right, it''s too vicious."


    "Not only were they vicious, they were also worse than beasts. Even the young Imperial Concubine Xi was viciously murdered."


    The ministers who had been listening outside the palace to hear the empress dowager''s recital began to criticize her after hearing her recount.


    Hua Mujiao glanced at the minister behind her, feeling extremely disgusted.


    Amongst these ministers, there should be many that had followed the late emperor to this point. As for what sort of people the late emperor was, they should at least know a little about him.


    Back then when General Shangguan was accused of treason, he was executed to show everyone that they knew what had happened.


    What about now?


    It was really disgusting.


    "Vicious? Can''t match up to a beast? Lord Chang, Great Master Zhang, Lord Gou, Lord Xiao, you seniors from the previous dynasty, in order to curry favor with the previous emperor, must have struck at Sir Shangguan while he was down, right? Haha, This Dowager is vicious? "Do you have the right to say that I am vicious?"


    The four ministers, whose names were called, instantly lowered their heads.


    As for Hua Mu Jin, she remembered these four people in her heart.


    "That''s right, that''s right. And you, you were the first to scold This Dowager for being ruthless. Lord Wu, the one who named General Shangguan the crime of betraying the country was you. You were the one who suggested this to the late emperor."


    "To tell the truth, if I didn''t need you, I would have let you die with General Shangguan!"

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    Forget about the mighty General Shangguan who had the power to back then, their power and influence could not be underestimated.


    Although the late emperor was the ruler of a nation, it was still easy for him to take over any of his subjects. However, the Shangguan family had always served the Sovereign King of Huan Yue Nation, so if the late emperor wanted to touch the General Shangguan, he had to find some respected ministers to do something for him. Only then could the General Shangguan at that time be thoroughly convicted of rebellion.


    Although the General Shangguan was beheaded, because the Shangguan Family had done a great service and was loved and respected by the commoners, even if the General Shangguan was found guilty of rebelling, the Shangguan Family was not exterminated.


    "Empress Dowager, at this point, you don''t want to kill people."


    Amongst them, Martial Grand Master felt a little guilty after being called by the empress dowager. He pointed at the empress dowager, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.


    "Hmph ¡­"


    Hearing this, the empress dowager gave a cold laugh.


    "Spitting blood at people? Lord Wu, what kind of perjury evidence did you help His Majesty do back then? This Dowager still has it. Heh, Hua Mujin, do you think you don''t want this piece of evidence? "


    "Yes!"


    Hearing the empress dowager''s words, Hua Mujin answered without hesitation.


    Even if she didn''t have any impression of this person, she had never seen the General Shangguan back then. But he was still his father in this body, which was equivalent to being his father.


    Thus, no matter who it was, it would harm her family and friends. She would definitely get revenge!


    "Haha ¡­" You want it? "Please, I will give it to you as long as you kneel down and beg me."


    Beg?


    Looking at the empress dowager who was laughing crazily, Hua Mujin''s gaze turned darker.


    "Please? "The empress dowager truly thinks too highly of herself. Even without the so-called evidence in your hands, I can still find all the people who hurt my parents. None of them will be able to escape!"


    Hua Mujin''s words caused all the ministers who were called to break out in cold sweat. If it wasn''t to curry favor with the previous emperor, who would be willing to touch the people''s greatest General Shangguan?


    "Oh? Is that so? After all, if you can persuade This Dowager''s good son to design This Dowager, then what else can''t you do? "


    The empress dowager''s words were taunting, but at the same time, they were filled with helplessness.


    "Muhou ¡­"


    Bai Lingyu''s face was filled with pain, but mostly it was helplessness.


    He had never thought that one day, he would go and set up his mother.


    "Yu, you don''t need to say anything else. All these years, the reason you have gone against the Emperor is all because I told you that I let you firmly believe that your Royal Father was killed by the Emperor.


    After saying that, the empress dowager turned her head and looked at Bai Zhanke.


    Step by step, he walked towards Bai Zhanke, and then, when he arrived in front of Bai Zhanke, he actually kneeled down.


    "Your majesty, everything was done by This Dowager. It has nothing to do with the Yu, and if we want to kill you or cut you to pieces, This Dowager will not have any complaints. But I hope that Your Majesty can let the Yu off on account that the Yu is your own little brother."


    You want to kill me, you want to cut me into pieces?


    Bai Zhanke''s hatred towards the empress dowager would not go away.


    Even if she recounted how helpless she was back then, this helplessness was not enough to allow her to compensate for her own sins.


    Bai Zhanke glanced at Bai Lingyu, and then said coldly: "Men, bring them down and lock them up!"


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s words, the empress dowager''s body softened and he sat down on the ground.


    Two guards came over and carried the empress dowager away.


    Bai Lingyu watched as the empress dowager was brought down. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn''t.


    The farce of revolting could be considered to have come to a perfect end.


    Jinxi Palace.


    Hua Mujin was dressed in a thin outer robe. She stood by the window and looked out into the pitch-black night.


    "What are you thinking about?"


    Suddenly, a voice came from behind him.


    Hua Mujin pursed her lips, and shook her head, "I''m not thinking about anything, I just feel that people have seven emotions and six desires, the moment they go astray, they will not be able to be saved."


    Bai Zhanke draped the mink skin in his hands over Hua Mujin''s body, then wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her.


    "How do you want to deal with those ministers?"


    Minister?


    Hua Mujin had thought about this matter in detail.


    "Even if they are not the killers of my parents, they are still accomplices. Even if I do not take their lives, I will not let them go. Will you stop them?"


    No matter what, those ministers were the elders of two dynasties. It was impossible for them to not have any influence. Furthermore, compared to the monarch, they were also capable subjects.


    "No, I will help you."


    "Thank you."


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s reply, Hua Mujin placed her hand on Bai Zhanke''s.


    "Jin, you are my wife and I am your husband."


    The meaning of Bai Zhanke''s words was that Hua Mujin thanking her was just too courteous.


    And this'' thank you ''was completely unnecessary.


    Hua Mujin laughed and said: "Coming out with this word ''husband'' from your mouth, is really awkward."


    After that, the two of them stayed like this for a long time. Then, they stayed like this for a long time.


    After a long while, Hua Mujin suddenly asked: "Where''s Bai Lingyu? What did you do to him? "


    Bai Zhanke frowned, as if he did not like Hua Mujin mentioning her name.


    "It''s quiet in the prince''s mansion."


    Quiet?


    Why was it quiet again?


    Hua Mujin sighed, "It''s better not to keep him quiet, after all, he did her best to make up for it this time. Although he hated you before, it''s also because of the empress dowager, and after all, no matter what he said, it''s your own brother.


    Bai Lingyu was a very shrewd person, if he was serious, going against Bai Zhanke would probably be Bai Zhanke''s biggest and most difficult opponent.


    Fortunately, in the end, his heart was not clouded by hatred.


    "I know!"


    Towards Bai Lingyu, Bai Zhanke still had a brotherly relationship.


    But hearing Bai Lingyu''s name from Hua Mujin''s mouth, made him feel really uncomfortable.


    Hua Mujin knew that she was jealous.


    She turned around and wrapped her arms around Bai Zhanke''s neck, and laughed: "Don''t be jealous of him, I''m your man in life, and death is your ghost. Furthermore, I''m pregnant with your child, do you still not believe me?"


    "No!"


    It wasn''t that he didn''t believe her?


    That is, simple jealousy?


    This way, it made Hua Mujin feel very helpless.


    "Alright, you decide on your own matters regarding your brothers. I''m just talking about it. It''s getting late. I''ve been busy for the entire day, so it''s better for you to rest early."


    When the empress dowager fell, the ministers headed by the empress dowager were sure to panic.


    Because of this matter, Bai Zhanke busied himself for a few days, and took advantage of the Queen Mother''s fall to dismiss as many officials as possible, leaving those who had a criminal record behind in the prison.


    As for the empress dowager, she was temporarily imprisoned in the Sky Prison. Without a definite plan, how should she be punished?


    The next day.


    When Hua Mujin woke up, it was already noon.


    After lunch, Hua Mujin led Lv Zhu to the palace at the Yonghe Palace.


    As for why she came to this place, she probably didn''t have any idea.


    "Why would the Imperial Consort Xi come here at this time?"


    At this time, Ye Wanxin''s face was extremely pale, as if she had contracted some kind of serious disease.


    "What''s wrong with the Imperial Consort Empress? Why does she look so awful? Could it be that she is sick? Would you like Imperial Physician Xuan to take a look? "


    After Hua Mujin sat down and drank a mouthful of tea, she looked very relaxed.


    Although these were words of concern, on the surface, they did not seem to care about Ye Wanxin at all.


    "Thank you for your relationship with Imperial Consort Xi, I have just caught a cold and am not really hurt, why don''t you tell me your purpose in coming here."


    Purpose?


    Suddenly, the corner of Hua Mujin''s mouth hooked into a cold smile.


    Then, she put down the teacup in her hand and raised her eyes to look at Ye Wanxin.


    "Objective, ah. He really has no purpose." This concubine knows that the Imperial Consort''s father was used by the empress dowager. Because the empress dowager rebelled against the empress, Lord Ye was also locked up in the Heavenly Prison. The empress''s face was pale, probably because she did not sleep last night because of Lord Ye''s matter? "


    After saying that, Hua Mujin paused for a while, then continued, "However, the Imperial Consort Empress doesn''t need to worry. Although the Imperial Consort Empress is the daughter of Lord Ye, she is also the emperor''s Imperial Consort, and it''s not enough for you to be implicated."


    Hua Mujin''s string of words caused her complexion to turn even worse.


    Ye Wanxin clenched her hand tightly, and looked at Hua Mujin while clenching her teeth in hatred.


    "Imperial Consort Xi, I am not feeling well, if you came here just to say this, or to watch me make a joke of myself, you have already said it, and I have also seen a joke, please go back, I need to rest."


    "Empress Imperial Consort, please don''t. Chenqie has good intentions and cares about your body. That''s right, that''s right, there''s one more thing. When chenqie saw that the Imperial Consort Empress'' face was so pale, she remembered that when the pearl died, her face was the same as yours, pale and bloodless. However, the only difference is that you still have life force left in you, the Imperial Consort Empress.


    Hua Mujin suddenly mentioned the pearl, this was something that Ye Wanxin did not expect.


    She had long since forgotten about the pearl.


    "Imperial Consort Xi, what are you trying to do?!"


    Ye Wanxin''s voice was filled with anger, and her eyes were also staring straight at Hua Mujin, not moving away.


    "What is it? Empress Imperial Consort, I wanted to ask you a question. How did Pearl offend you? You actually bribed a killer to kill her? "Not only that ¡­"


    When she thought about how the pearl looked like when it died, Hua Mujin started to get angry.


    She stood up and walked in front of Ye Wanxin.


    Then, she slowly bent down and stared at Ye Wanxin with her sharp and cold eyes. She spoke again, "When Pearl first died, she was also tainted by the assassins you bribed. Empress, tell me, what did she do to offend you? "Huh?"

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    When Hua Mujin said these words, her tone was ice cold.


    Pearl''s death had dealt quite a blow to her, and was a matter she felt very guilty about.


    When Ye Wanxin heard Hua Mujin''s words, she was completely stunned, and her entire body stiffened in her seat.


    When Pearl died, she was afraid that the killer would come and threaten her again, but when she found out that the killer was also dead, she felt relieved.


    Because this matter would become a mystery that no one else would ever know about.


    After all, she had bribed a killer to assassinate Hua Mujin back then, but not only did she fail to assassinate Hua Mujin, she also injured the Emperor.


    But now, Hua Mujin had actually brought this matter up. She had completely panicked.


    "I ¡­ I don''t know what you''re talking about, but my body isn''t feeling well, so I ask Imperial Consort Xi to return."


    After saying that, Ye Wanxin extended her hand out wanting to push Hua Mujin, who was standing in front of her, away, but when had Hua Mujin ever given her the chance to push him back? She grabbed Ye Wanxin''s wrist, and the force was not small.


    "You, what are you doing!"


    The pain from his wrist made Ye Wanxin''s face turn even paler. Seeing that, Qing Er who was standing by the side wanted to go and stop Hua Mujin, but was stopped by Lv Zhu who walked over first.


    "What, what do you want to do with the Imperial Consort Empress? "Someone, someone ¡­"


    Seeing that, Qing Er panicked a little and wanted to call the guards in, but no matter how loud she shouted, not a single guard came in.


    "What does my Empress want to do? That''s my Empress''s business, and it''s not up to a palace maid like you to interfere in her affairs!"


    Towards the person who killed the pearl, Lv Zhu was of course very rude.


    Obviously, Hua Mujin had come prepared this time to visit Ye Wanxin.


    "Ye Wanxin, in truth, I did not have any good impression of you in the beginning, but to you, if I do not have good impressions of you, you should be glad, but unfortunately, you want to touch upon my bottom line.


    Hua Mujin grabbed Ye Wanxin''s wrist, the force was so strong that it wanted to break Ye Wanxin''s hand.


    She was weak to begin with, but when she was grabbed by Hua Mujin, the pain made tears flow out of her eyes.


    "You, you, Hua Mujin, this is the Imperial Palace, do you really think you can act recklessly just because the Emperor dotes on you? Let go of me, what pearl? I don''t even know what you''re talking about, let go of me! "


    Ye Wanxin wanted to struggle free from Hua Mujin''s grasp, but the more she struggled, the tighter Hua Mujin''s grip became.


    "I think you won''t cry until you see the coffin, right? Do you think that since all the assassins you bought are dead, no one can do anything to you? Ye Wanxin, you have plotted and probed in all kinds of ways, but back then at Hunting Grounds, I did not execute all of the killers, don''t you know that I hid an assassin? "


    Finally, after Hua Mujin said these words, Ye Wanxin''s appearance, was no longer as pitiful as before.


    She looked at Hua Mujin with wide eyes, not daring to believe it at all.


    "No, impossible, you ¡­"


    Just as Ye Wanxin was about to reject Hua Mujin, she realized that her words were wrong and immediately stopped.


    "You are a hidden killer, what does that have to do with me? Hua Mujin, let go, you don''t have any evidence, what right do you have to say that those assassins in Hunting Grounds are my people? "


    Ye Wanxin wanted to put aside her suspicions, but she had been tricked once again.


    Yes, it was her own words that tricked her.


    The corner of Hua Mujin''s mouth hooked up into a cold smile, and her body drooped down even more, her eyes causing others to shiver from the cold.


    "Did I say anything about you sending assassins to the Hunting Grounds? "I remember that I only said that you bribed the hitman to kill the pearl, right?"


    Suddenly, Ye Wanxin froze, and her entire body no longer had any strength left.


    In the end, she still fell into Hua Mujin''s trap.


    "Ye Wanxin, I don''t think there is any enmity between you and me, just send someone to assassinate me, if I am fine, you will naturally be safe, but the fault lies in you killing the pearl!"


    After Hua Mujin finished speaking, she suddenly flung Ye Wanxin''s hand away.


    Ye Wanxin went limp and her hand was flung out like this, hitting the table hard. In that moment, her hand turned red.


    "Men, bring me the imperial edict!"


    Just then, Hua Mujin shouted out.


    Bai Zhanke''s personal eunuch, also known as Chief Eunuch Zhang Quande, had actually been waiting outside the whole time.


    After hearing Hua Mujin''s shout, Zhang Quande immediately walked in.


    Zhang Quande smiled and bowed to Hua Mujin. Although his flattery and flattering look was hateful, it was his ability to survive in the palace.


    "Empress, is this an imperial decree?"


    "Announce!"


    When Ye Wanxin saw Zhang Quande come in with a bright yellow decree, she already knew that she was finished.


    Zhang Quande opened the imperial edict and started to read it with his sharp voice.


    The Emperor has called for Ye Wanxin, she is a vicious and venomous man who bought and killed innocent palace servant, and has colluded with assassins in the martial arts world. Not only do he want to kill Imperial Consort Xi, disturb the hunting competition, he even injured his Sovereign King, and his heart is vicious, he is worthy of the name Imperial Consort.


    Now that we have found out the truth, we shall strip him of his Imperial Consort title and bestow him with a cup of poisonous wine.


    Not allowed to enter the genealogy?


    Discarding Hunting Grounds?


    These few words truly made Ye Wanxin lose her soul.


    She never would have thought that after being so cautious and obedient to the man she loved for so many years, Luo Chen would end up like this.


    Was he still going to be eaten by wild beasts?


    "Haha ¡­" "Haha ¡­"


    Finally, Ye Wanxin was unable to hold back and started laughing maniacally.


    She stood up and walked to the front of Hua Mujin with a lifeless look. She turned her head and looked at Hua Mujin carefully, like she was an idiot.


    Hua Mujin frowned, and stared in disgust at the Ye Wanxin who was in front of him, pretending to be stupid.


    "Hua Mujin, tell me, other than you being a bit good-looking, where are you better off?"


    Ye Wanxin suddenly said, but her voice was very childish.


    Hua Mujin only stared at her and did not reply.


    "Why have I been guarding him for so many years? Ever since he was a prince that no one saw, I have always been following him. But why doesn''t he open his eyes and look at me? "Why, tell me, why?"


    As Ye Wanxin said that, she extended her hand out to grab Hua Mujin.


    Hua Mujin stretched out her hands to open her mouth as she coldly glanced at her.


    Regardless if she was truly crazy or just faking it, Hua Mujin definitely would not feel the slightest bit of pity for her.


    "Men, lock him in the cold palace. No one is allowed to see him without my order!"


    Outside the door, two guards walked in and faced Ye Wanxin.


    Zhang Quande was at a loss. Didn''t the imperial edict say that poison wine was bestowed?


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, this, this poison wine, is it rewarded?"


    Poison?


    Hua Mujin sneered, she glanced at Zhang Quande and said coldly: "Anyone who has harmed someone I care about, will only end up suffering a fate worse than death!"


    Zhang Quande had stayed in the Imperial Palace for who knows how many years, and he was even the emperor''s personal eunuch. The emperor''s ice-cold domineering aura, as well as his ruthlessness, were all things that he had seen before.


    But now, he was actually scared by Hua Mujin''s last sentence, to the point that his back was covered in cold sweat.


    In his heart, Zhang Quande was also rejoicing. Fortunately he had never offended the Imperial Concubine Xi, otherwise ¡­


    After that, Ye Wanxin was sent to the cold palace. As for her personal palace maid Qing Er, Hua Mujin didn''t even know where she got her information, and this Qing Er only found out later on that Pearl''s death was related to her master.


    Therefore, she had only sent Qing Er out of the palace, deported him, and forbidden him to take another step into the Huan Yue Nation realm for the rest of his life.


    Although Qing Er had suffered a terrible end, at least her life had been saved.


    As for Ye Wanxin, she was not that good.


    Three days after she was thrown into the cold palace, no one had brought her food, not even a sip of water.


    Three nights later, Hua Mujin sent Chan Yu and Yan Hua to find three beggars from outside the palace, and threw the three beggars into the cold palace.


    These beggars obviously didn''t know where they were brought to, and Ye Wanxin, who was pretending to be dumb, regained her senses after the three beggars were thrown into the cold palace.


    "What, what do you want to do?"


    Because they could not eat or drink, the beggars took a big turn around the cold palace and did not find a single drop of food. Originally, they did not place Ye Wanxin in their eyes.


    Moreover, these three beggars were all madmen ¡­


    The result of Ye Wanxin''s attack was very miserable. Not only was she humiliated by the three beggars, she was bitten to death as well.


    There was not a single piece of good meat on her.


    After that, Hua Mujin sent the three beggars out of the palace, because they had mental problems in the first place. Hua Mujin knew that this method of using a knife to kill was not good, in order to make up for the three beggars, she tried her best to find a doctor to treat them.


    On this day, the Jinxi Palace.


    "Ye Wanxin is dead. I threw away her corpse."


    "Yes."


    Hua Mujin looked at Bai Zhanke, not concealing the fact that she had been merciless to him.


    He originally thought that Bai Zhanke would at least frown a little, but Hua Mujin was disappointed.


    "Don''t you feel heartache?"


    Hua Mujin wanted to probe out Bai Zhanke''s intentions, and then carefully probe out the answer.


    Bai Zhanke raised his eyebrows, and said: "We will not allow anyone to hurt you!"


    "¡­"

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    Bai Zhanke''s answer made him very speechless.


    She always felt that she was being a partner of a tiger. Could it be that he really had to lean against a big tree to enjoy the shade?


    "As for the matters with the empress dowager, you aren''t ready yet. How are you going to deal with them?"


    Hua Mujin didn''t ask this because the empress dowager''s identity wasn''t good enough to deal with her.


    Originally, the empress dowager''s sin was enough to behead Bai Zhanke several times, but because not only did the empress dowager dig out his eyes, she had also tortured him for almost twenty years.


    Therefore, it was impossible for them to eliminate their hatred towards the Empress Dowager just by having her behead off to the public.


    "What do you want to do?"


    Suddenly, Bai Zhanke asked.


    Hua Mujin was startled, and then the corner of her mouth hooked into a cold smile.


    "A thousand cuts and ten thousand cuts, a cramp in the skin, these are all too small a child''s play, they are not suitable for her. If you are unable to think of how to deal with it, you can leave it to me. I will handle it, but it might be very vicious, as for Bai Lingyu ¡­ "


    Although he had told them how to punish the empress dowager and let them decide that, in his heart, Bai Lingyu had still hoped that Bai Zhanke and Hua Mujin could give their mother a quick death.


    "Ignore him!"


    Since Bai Zhanke had said so, Hua Mujin too, was relieved.


    However, the method she thought of was indeed very vicious. Just thinking about it made her feel disgusted.


    "Mistress, something bad happened!"


    Just as Hua Mujin was about to retch, Luo Chen''s voice came from outside the door.


    "What is it?"


    Bai Zhanke did not plan to open the door, so he asked his directly.


    "Your highness, your highness has escaped."


    Bai Lingyu escaped?


    Hua Mujin was shocked, she immediately opened the door, stared at Luo Chen and asked: "You escaped? What do you mean by running? "


    "The guards at the manor reported that the prince had injured them and then escaped. As for the specifics, even your subordinate does not know."


    Regarding Bai Lingyu, Bai Zhanke did not plan to execute him.


    At most, he would just stay in seclusion for a few years before letting it go.


    Moreover, Bai Lingyu already knew that the late emperor''s death was due to the empress dowager''s fault. His hatred for Bai Zhanke ought to be gone, so why would he run away?


    Hua Mujin was a little confused.


    "Pass down the order, we will strictly guard the Sky Prison!"


    Behind him, Bai Zhanke''s voice sounded, and Hua Mujin instantly understood.


    She passed Luo Chen, stood up, and disappeared into the darkness.


    Meanwhile, outside the Celestial Prison.


    "Quick, quickly stop the prince!"


    At this time, the guards of the Sky Prison were fighting with Bai Lingyu, but because Bai Lingyu''s martial arts was powerful, many of the guards had already fallen.


    Although he did not die, his injuries were severe.


    Although Bai Lingyu was ruthless, he did not kill his.


    The Sky Prison guards wanted to stop Bai Lingyu, because they were afraid of hurting him, so they didn''t dare to make a move recklessly. After all, he was the emperor''s younger brother, even the emperor himself had only left him in peace without being executed.


    If they protected Bai Lingyu, they would be punished.


    In the end, the guard gave way, and with Bai Lingyu''s ruthless attacks, Bai Lingyu still entered the Sky Prison.


    He looked around and finally found Her Majesty in the innermost secret cell of the Celestial Prison.


    The door to the cell was made of iron. Without a key, it was impossible to open the door to the cell.


    Bai Lingyu was a little anxious. In the end, he found the key to open the secret room at the prison.


    "Yu? "You ¡­"


    "Imperial Mother, follow me!"


    The empress dowager had never thought that she would actually be able to see Bai Lingyu again before he died.


    When she saw Bai Lingyu, a kind smile rose on her face.


    "Yu, do you know that you will ruin yourself by doing this!?"


    The empress dowager glanced at the guards who had fallen outside the iron gate. She could already guess that Bai Lingyu had come to the Heaven Smiting Prison in order to save her.


    However, if she were to really leave with him like this, then Bai Lingyu would probably spend his entire life in hiding.


    "Your son doesn''t care anymore, hurry up and leave with me!"


    Bai Lingyu walked up and held the empress dowager''s hand as he walked out.


    But just as he walked to the metal door, he saw Hua Mujin rushing over.


    "Heaven Smiting Prison? Your highness is really filial. "


    In the matter of plotting that rebellion, Hua Mujin''s opinion of Bai Lingyu had changed by quite a bit. She had even spoken good words for Bai Lingyu in front of him, wanting to let the former enmity between them go and continue their brotherly relationship.


    But Hua Mujin had never thought of this before, when Bai Lingyu came back to the Heaven Smiting Prison to save the empress dowager.


    "Jin, she''s my mother, my mother, my mother who gave birth to me and raised me!"


    The moment he saw Hua Mujin, Bai Lingyu was stunned.


    "Mother?"


    Hua Mujin repeated the word "mother" with an indifferent tone.


    Then, Hua Mujin suddenly raised her eyes, suddenly stared at Bai Lingyu, and roared: "Your mother is a mother, then what about me? Do I deserve to be born without a mother, to be born with no one to support me? Is that right! "


    Hua Mujin roared, this roar, completely stunned Bai Lingyu.


    That''s right, her mother was his mother. If her mother had killed someone else''s mother, shouldn''t he take revenge?


    Also, Bai Zhanke''s mother ¡­


    After the incident with the rebellion, Bai Lingyu had seen Bai Zhanke''s mother. Even though it was only a glance from afar, when he saw Bai Zhanke''s mother at that time, it was just like a gust of wind, and blew away the cloth covering her eyes.


    He could clearly see that after Bai Zhanke''s mother''s eyes were dug out by someone, he looked terrifying and terrifying.


    Her bony hands, the scars on her hands, were all the doing of her mother.


    Actually, he had already known about the matter of Bai Zhanke''s mother since a long time ago.


    "Trying to get her out of here? Fine, Bai Lingyu, if you want to save her, you have to step over my dead body! "


    Speak, Hua Mujin suddenly walked forward and struck towards Bai Lingyu with her palm.


    Because he didn''t have time to react, Bai Lingyu was still standing in his original spot, and as if he didn''t want to dodge at all, he just stood there, unmoving, and received Hua Mujin''s palm strike.


    Because Hua Mujin used her Qi, her palm directly struck Bai Lingyu until she spat out a mouthful of blood.


    Hua Mujin didn''t expect that Bai Lingyu would not dodge, so he was at a loss of what to do. However, the anger in her heart made her unwilling to stop.


    Immediately after, she unleashed another palm strike, striking towards Bai Lingyu.


    But her palm did not land on Bai Lingyu''s body, but on the empress dowager who had suddenly appeared behind Bai Lingyu.


    "Imperial Mother, Imperial Mother ¡­"


    Blood dripped from the corner of the empress dowager''s mouth as she held onto the area where Hua Mujin''s palm landed on her chest. A smile rose on her face.


    "Hua Mujin, if you want to kill or cut me, just come at me. If I frown, I, Nangong Liu-Li, will never be able to reincarnate!"


    Bai Lingyu supported the empress dowager, his face filled with pain and worry.


    "I never intended to let you go!"


    Hua Mujin coldly glanced at the empress dowager, but her tone was still as cold as ever.


    "Yu is innocent. He never knew about what I did. If you dare hurt him again, I won''t forgive you even if I become a ghost!"


    Hua Mujin looked at the empress dowager coldly and did not say another word.


    Because it was true that Bai Lingyu did not know that the empress dowager''s cruel and merciless methods were inferior to those of beasts.


    "Yu, from the moment This Dowager killed Hua Qingcheng, This Dowager knew that This Dowager will not have a good ending, so, This Dowager will not follow you out, this is a sin that This Dowager created, and it has nothing to do with you. You do not have to bear anything for This Dowager, because you have nothing to do with it."


    The empress dowager held up Bai Lingyu''s face. Her voice was a little soft, but it wasn''t hard to hear the care and concern she had for Bai Lingyu as a son from her voice.


    "But mother, if it wasn''t Royal Father, if it wasn''t ¡­"


    During the quiet days of the Duke Palaces, Bai Lingyu attributed all of the empress dowager''s mistakes to his own dead Royal Father.


    He doted on him, loved him, and followed his Royal Father in everything. It was he who had caused his mother to become like this.


    That''s right, if it wasn''t for him, how could mother be such a vicious and vicious person?


    "This Dowager hates him too, and blames him. But Yu, even so, you shouldn''t have buried your own future for This Dowager''s sake. Leave, this is a sin that This Dowager deserves!"


    While the empress dowager and Bai Lingyu were talking, Bai Zhanke, Luo Chen and the others had already rushed over and stood beside Hua Mujin.


    Bai Zhanke looked up and down at Hua Mujin, and seeing that she was not injured, his frowning brows relaxed.


    "Muhou ¡­"


    Bai Lingyu cried silently. Even if his mother was unforgivable, her love for his had never been fake.


    Turning around, the empress dowager looked at Hua Mujin and and kneeled down.


    "Your majesty, this Yu is not sensible, I hope Your Majesty will not punish me. As for what Your majesty wishes to do to This Dowager, This Dowager has no complaints. Even if This Dowager were to be dismembered, This Dowager will accept it!"


    Her Majesty had said ''I''m sorry'' because she had given up her pride, but she did not want to give up her identity.


    "Nan Ge, bring him back to the Duke Palaces!"


    "Yes sir!"


    Nan Ge accepted the order and went forward to ask Bai Lingyu to leave.


    But Bai Lingyu did not plan to leave, and stood in place without moving an inch.


    Nan Ge was a little helpless, he looked towards Bai Zhanke and nodded his head. Then, he grabbed Bai Lingyu''s arm and dragged him out of the Sky Prison.


    Seeing Bai Lingyu leave, the empress dowager stood up and smiled at Hua Mujin, then turned and walked into the secret room behind the iron gate.


    For some reason, when Hua Mujin saw the empress dowager''s smile, a trace of sympathy flashed across her face.


    However, that feeling of sympathy only lasted for a moment.


    "Go back."


    "Right."


    Bai Zhanke held Hua Mujin''s hand, and pulled her out of the Sky Prison.


    On the morning of the second day, the court issued an imperial edict to the empress dowager to behead everyone!


    With regards to this execution, when Bai Lingyu heard about it, he felt that it was extremely inconceivable.


    He knew that the reason why Bai Zhanke did not execute her mother these few days was because he wanted to take revenge on mother for his revenge. And that revenge, was torture, torture that was worse than life and death.


    But why did he suddenly change his mind, Bai Lingyu did not know the reason.

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    "Are you really going to let Her Majesty off just like that?"


    Inside the main hall of the Jinxi Palace, Mu Yuze sat on a chair and looked at Hua Mujin, his face carrying a trace of suspicion.


    Hua Mujin raised her eyes to look at Mu Yuze, and laughed: "That''s all then. In any case, she used his life to repay the sins she had created, I don''t want to bother about them anymore."


    Hua Mujin hated the empress dowager.


    Maybe she felt that it was time to repay the grievances. If he really tortured the empress dowager like that and made his wish that she was dead, Bai Lingyu would probably live his entire life feeling guilty and remorse.


    After all, he was the one who had planned to overthrow the Empress Dowager.


    "Alright, since you''ve already decided, I won''t say anymore. In a few days, Brother Wang and I will set off for the Southern Kingdom. The matters over here can be considered to have been settled.


    "So fast?"


    Hua Mujin was a little shocked. She looked at Mu Yuze with some reluctance.


    Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli had indeed greatly helped her. If not for them, it would probably be extremely difficult for her to overthrow the empress dowager.


    "Yes, father and Mother are already urging me to return."


    Although Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli were his own Royal Uncle, they were only around ten years younger than him. In Hua Mujin''s eyes, Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze were similar to her big brother.


    It was hard for Hua Mujin not to feel uncomfortable when they were about to leave.


    "Alright, where is First Royal Uncle? Why didn''t I come with you today? "


    was actually quite surprised that he did not see him.


    Because before this, Mu Xuanli would come to report on the Jinxi Palace almost every morning. According to him, he came to check on his pulse and body, but who knew why he came so frequently, every single day.


    "Last night, the General Shangguan returned, bringing along the Blood Herb. At this time, he is currently helping you refine medicine with his General''s Estate. I''m afraid that in the few days before he left the Huan Yue Nation, he would be completely focused on refining medicine for you."


    Pharmacy?


    Shangguan Yi is back?


    If Hua Mujin remembered correctly, she remembered that Mu Xuanli had said that Shangguan Yi was injured. Since he had returned, she should go and take a look.


    No matter what, he was injured because of him.


    "Cough, Young Royal Uncle, do you dare to secretly bring me out of the palace?"


    Because of his own body, Bai Zhanke had repeatedly reminded Nan Ge and Luo Chen to protect him and not let him run around randomly after taking care of the empress dowager''s affairs.


    Not to mention leaving the palace, it would be impossible to even explore the palace more.


    This matter made Hua Mujin feel extremely helpless.


    Mu Yuze looked at Hua Mujin with a deeper meaning. Once he saw her expression, he knew that this girl was up to something again.


    "I dare not, if your husband finds out that I was the one who brought you out of the palace, then his ice-cold eyes will freeze me to death."


    Mu Yuze had a rough understanding of Bai Zhanke''s personality.


    Although he had restricted Hua Mujin, it was for her own good. After all, he didn''t know when the Gu worm in her body would awaken.


    Tsk, no temper! I say, you are the dignified crown prince of the Southern Kingdom, the future monarch of the Southern Kingdom.


    Hua Mujin wanted to use the provocation method to provoke Mu Yuze, but she was able to see through her thoughts.


    "Whatever you say, this prince isn''t fooled!"


    "¡­"


    For a moment, Hua Mujin was very speechless.


    She thought for a long time, but still couldn''t think of a way to convince Mu Yuze.


    Young Royal Uncle, you''re still talking about how you love me the most, and how you''re not even willing to let me out of the palace, and how can you talk about whether it''s painful or not?


    There was nothing Hua Mujin could do, she really wanted to leave the palace.


    "Sigh ¡­"


    Looking at Hua Mujin who was acting so mischievously, Mu Yuze let out a deep sigh.


    "Little girl, you should be the clearest about your own body. What happened to you after the Ten Thousand Paths Palace? Besides, even if the empress dowager was overthrown, would you be able to keep her, and wipe out all her remaining followers? If something were to happen to you, how are you going to make me answer to the Huan Yue Emperor? "


    Mu Yuze thought about it more. He was more worried about Hua Mujin''s body.


    "Those remnants have long been wiped clean. Besides, even if someone managed to escape the net, how would people know that I''ve left the palace? Young Royal Uncle, as a man, why are you acting like a little girl? Just say it, are you bringing me out of the palace? "


    "I won''t!"


    No matter what Hua Mujin said, Mu Yuze just wouldn''t agree.


    Hua Mujin was unhappy. If she didn''t go to the palace, how would she go to see Shangguan Yi?


    "What''s wrong? Why did I hear you say that you want to leave the palace when I was outside? "


    Just as Hua Mujin was thinking about how to persuade Mu Yuze, a familiar voice came from outside the hall.


    Following the voice, they looked over, who else could it be other than Shangguan Yi?


    "You, weren''t you injured?"


    Looking at Shangguan Yi, Hua Mujin stood up from her chair and closely sized him up. Ka Chi''s face, did not look like she was injured at all.


    "He''s injured, but can he not recover?"


    Shangguan Yi shrugged as he walked into the main hall with a very proud expression on his face.


    "¡­"


    From what Mu Xuanli said, he should be severely injured, how could he recover so quickly?


    Hua Mujin didn''t dare believe it. She walked forward, circled around Shangguan Yi, and then extended her hand to touch Shangguan Yi''s body.


    "What are you doing? You are just a girl, how come you don''t know how to write the word ''reserved''? Is there anyone who can touch a man like you just casually? Even if this general is your brother, do you know that it would still invite gossip? "


    Shangguan Yi knew that Hua Mujin was worried about him, but on the surface, he could not help but scold Hua Mujin with a smile.


    "Man? In this room, where did this man come from if my little prince came out? "


    Hua Mujin probed Shangguan Yi''s body for a long time. After confirming that Shangguan Yi had recovered from his injuries, he finally relaxed and began to argue with him.


    "Is this general a man or not? Didn''t you just touch it out?"


    "No, I only touched a flat chested beauty. I really didn''t touch the man."


    Hua Mujin glanced at Shangguan Yi, then returned to her own seat and sat down.


    She saw Shangguan Yi also sat down, and asked: "According to First Royal Uncle, you should be severely injured, how did you recover so quickly? "It can''t be that he came to trick me just because he pretended to be injured, right?"


    Although Hua Mujin touched Shangguan Yi, no matter where she touched Shangguan Yi, he did not see him frown or anything, so it should be fine.


    However, his injuries healed a little too quickly, right?


    "Cough, that, I accidentally saved a Southern Wilderness doctor. It was her who healed my injuries."


    Shangguan Yi coughed lightly, as if he was extremely unwilling to bring up this matter, and his face had an unreadable expression.


    Even so, Hua Mujin still noticed something strange from his expression.


    "Yo, yo, yo, from the looks of it, which doctor is a lady? Could it be that you have fallen for him? "


    "Nonsense!"


    Just as Hua Mujin finished speaking, she glared at her.


    Obviously, Hua Mujin''s guess was right.


    "Aiyo, you''re still not admitting to it? Let me have a look at what kind of girl you''re talking about. As your younger sister, you should at least let me check if she''s worthy of you. "


    Hua Mujin carefully observed Shangguan Yi''s expression, from his expression, Hua Mujin could tell that this Miss Southern Wilderness was not someone that Shangguan Yi had taken a fancy to, but it made Shangguan Yi want to avoid mentioning it.


    "Why did you see her? I''m telling you again, she isn''t a girl that this general has his eyes on. Furthermore, I have already parted ways with her on the way back. "


    Shangguan Yi''s words were lacking in confidence, but the more he said it, the more Hua Mujin wanted to make fun of him.


    "Division? I think it''s you who dumped him! "


    Being hit by Hua Mujin''s words, Shangguan Yi felt somewhat embarrassed.


    Seeing Shangguan Yi reveal such an expression, Hua Mujin was shocked.


    "You can''t be? They are just a young lady, if you leave them behind, in this life and death Huan Yue Nation, if you meet any bandits or something like that, you will be the one who harmed them! "


    Hua Mujin frowned when she heard this.


    In his heart, he was also imagining that the girl who had saved him wouldn''t really be in danger, right?


    If he really met with danger, then he really wouldn''t be able to escape responsibility.


    "I say, Shangguan Yi, he saved your life, aren''t you being a little too kind to him?"


    Just as Hua Mujin finished speaking, Shangguan Yi suddenly stood up.


    "This General, This General still has matters to attend to. This General will return first."


    With that, Shangguan Yi nodded to Mu Yuze and turned to walk out of the hall.


    He turned around and said, "Oh right, this general is fine. You saw it too, so don''t leave the palace. When you get a little better, this general will personally escort you out for a stroll. Do you hear me?"


    After saying that, Shangguan Yi did not linger any longer and left.


    Hua Mujin and Mu Yuze looked at each other, the two of them were confused at first, but then they suddenly understood, and laughed at each other.


    "What is it? Why are you so happy?"


    Just as Shangguan Yi left, Bai Zhanke had returned.


    He looked at the smiling Hua Mujin, and walked towards her.


    "Of course it''s interesting. Do you want to gossip?"


    "It should be time for lunch. Little girl, I''ll be leaving the palace first. I''ll come visit you tomorrow."


    Seeing that Bai Zhanke had returned, Mu Yuze tactfully chose to leave.


    After all, disturbing their love was not a good thing.


    After Mu Yuze left, Bai Zhanke sat down beside Hua Mujin. He looked at her and asked: "The gossip you just mentioned, is it the Eight Trigrams Formation?"


    "Puff ¡­"


    The moment Bai Zhanke opened his mouth, Hua Mujin spat out the tea that he had just drank.

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    Eight Trigram Formation?


    I also have the Taiji eight trigram formation, Hua Mujin thought, but did not say anything.


    "No, what I meant by ''gossip'' is'' gossip ''. It''s not'' eight trigrams array ''."


    Hua Mujin''s explanation was a little vague, but she really didn''t know how to explain the meaning of this "gossip".


    "Righteousness?" "That''s not good."


    "¡­"


    For some reason, Hua Mujin had the nagging feeling that every time she chatted with Bai Zhanke, she would feel like she was talking to the heavens.


    She can''t really be counted as a Daoist, can she?


    "It''s not that. Sigh, I don''t know how to explain it to you." Actually, it was Shangguan Yi. Didn''t he come back? This time when he went to get the Blood Herb, he seemed to have saved a lady.


    Since she did not know how to explain it, Hua Mujin had no choice but to talk about Shangguan Yi.


    "That''s good. He should get married."


    Marry?


    Hua Mujin looked at Bai Zhanke, and suddenly felt sad for him.


    It had to be known that Shangguan Yi had a completely different relationship with Bai Zhanke.


    If Shangguan Yi himself heard Bai Zhanke say that he should be married, who knows how much pain he would feel in his heart.


    "It''s up to fate. If he doesn''t want to get married, then let him be. You don''t need to worry about this matter. If he finds out, then he might just whisper in your ear that you''re nosy."


    Shangguan Yi would definitely not mention that Bai Zhanke was nosy. Other than being sad, Hua Mujin could not think of any other feelings that Shangguan Yi would have mixed into it.


    "Yes, let him be."


    Actually, Bai Zhanke had thought about the matter of Shangguan Yi not marrying.


    He had even thought of going to a few ministers'' homes to look for a young lady from the Shangguan family who was suitable for Shangguan Yi, but after thinking for a while, he decided against it.


    "Has the Imperial Physician checked his pulse today?"


    Putting aside the matter with Shangguan Yi, what Bai Zhanke was most worried about was still his body.


    Right now, not only was she pregnant, the Cold Poison inside her body had not been suppressed either. Furthermore, she didn''t know when the Gu worm in her body would wake up.


    However, even though he knew that Hua Mujin''s body was extremely weak, he had no other choice. He could only order the four of them to find a folk genius doctor, and even posted the name of the emperor.


    "I''ve come, and there''s nothing major happening for now. Don''t worry, there''s still the First Royal Uncle, right? Furthermore, Shangguan Yi retrieved the Blood Herb, the First Royal Uncle is currently developing pills, help me suppress the Cold Poison. "


    Hua Mujin said this easily, but she was still a little worried about her body.


    The empress dowager had said that the Gu worm in her body had no antidote, and if the Gu worm really awakened and flared up, she could only hope that the Gu worm would not harm the child in her stomach.


    "As long as you''re fine."


    Hua Mujin knew that Bai Zhanke was worried about her, but his current state made her feel uncomfortable.


    After thinking for a moment, Hua Mujin suddenly said: "Hubby, since the empress dowager''s side has all been cleared up, why don''t we go out and relax. I am so bored in the palace, if this goes on, I will break down."


    In the palace, Hua Mujin indeed felt a little uncomfortable. She always felt that she was a canary that was being locked up, and just thinking about it made her uncomfortable.


    "Your body is not suitable to leave the palace."


    Although he knew that Hua Mujin was bored out of his mind by the palace, for the sake of her health, he was unwilling to let her go out.


    "Aiya, let''s just go out for a walk, okay? You don''t want to see me get bored and sick, do you? I promise, just this once, and only for half a day, okay? "


    Bai Zhanke was still unable to resist Hua Mujin''s coquettish actions.


    In the end, after Bai Zhanke''s pampered act for almost an hour, he finally let go.


    "Alright, but I''ll go with you."


    "Good, good, good, whatever you say."


    If she could leave the palace, how could Hua Mujin not follow her. As long as she could leave the palace with a few people, it would not affect her good mood in the slightest.


    She had originally thought so, but after leaving the palace, she no longer thought so.


    Hua Mujin heard the hawkers hawking on both sides of the street, she stopped and turned to look at the men who attracted her attention. She really wanted to kick them away one by one.


    That''s right, beside Hua Mujin, there was also Bai Yan.


    Behind her, were Luo Chen, Nan Ge, Yan Hua and Chan Yu. All of them followed her.


    It was like they were on an expedition. Moreover, all of the men by her side had extremely high stature and were walking together with her. It was truly strange that they didn''t attract too much attention.


    "You, you, you, you, you four, stay away from me. Even if you want to protect our safety and protect us from the shadows, if you follow us like this, how am I supposed to walk around?"


    Hua Mujin pointed at Luo Chen. Nan Ge, Yan Hua and Chan Yu almost pushed them away.


    Luo Chen and Nan Ge looked at each other, then looked at Bai Zhanke. Seeing him nod his head, they finally disappeared within the crowd of people.


    As for Yan Hua and Chan Yu, they had no intention to leave to protect him in secret.


    "What?" Could it be that the two of you are not going to listen to me? "


    "This subordinate needs to always stay by the princess'' side."


    Chan Yu was a little stiff. After Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli came to the Huan Yue Nation, because of their orders, he was ordered not to leave Hua Mujin''s side for a moment. After receiving their orders, Chan Yu really did not leave Hua Mujin''s side for a single moment.


    Even in the palace, Hua Mujin had practically always been within his line of sight.


    Of course, other than the night, he was only staring at Hua Mujin''s bedchamber and not at Hua Mujin''s people.


    "Protect your ass! The three people beside me are here! Are you afraid that I will be assassinated?" "Hurry, you two should take a stroll around as well. Buy whatever you like, I''ll reimburse you. Go, go, quickly stay away from me."


    "¡­"


    The Yan Hua was not as inflexible as Chan Yu. He laughed and said: "Since the princess is reimbursed, then this subordinate will not be courteous. At that time, the princess will not think that this subordinate bought too much, or bought too expensive."


    "No, I don''t. Go quickly, I''ll spend a few hundred taels. No matter what you do, I''ll pay you back. Hurry up and disappear."


    Hua Mujin really wanted to send off Yan Hua and Chan Yu. Even though she was a person who loved money, it was rare for her to be so generous right now.


    Seeing that the Yan Hua had also left, Hua Mujin felt much more relaxed.


    But Chan Yu still stood in front of her.


    Hua Mujin stared straight at him for a long time before finally giving him a pleading look out of helplessness.


    Mu Yuze laughed, looked at Yan Hua and said: "Alright, go, as long as you are not too far away."


    Before becoming Hua Mujin''s bodyguards, Chan Yu and Yan Hua should have the Dark Guard of the Southern Kingdom''s Sovereign King, so they should have interacted more with Mu Yuze.


    After Mu Yuze''s words, Chan Yu finally stopped following him.


    "Young Royal Uncle, tell me honestly, was Chan Yu sent by Royal Grandpa to monitor me?"


    Hua Mujin''s words were obviously said out of anger, but also out of ridicule.


    Mu Yuze knew, so he didn''t plan to explain, and chose to follow her words.


    "Hmm, you might be able to understand it this way too."


    "¡­"


    After talking with Mu Yuze for a while longer, Hua Mujin turned to face Bai Yan, who had been silent at the side.


    "Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, why are you so free today? If you don''t want to accompany mother then come out for a walk. This doesn''t suit your style."


    Ever since Bai Zhanke''s mother was saved, Bai Yan knew that she was still alive and there was not a day where she did not accompany mother.


    "Ruo Lan wants some things, I''ll come out and buy them."


    In the past, if Hua Mujin teased him like this, Bai Yan would definitely retaliate.


    But today, he felt it was strange that he actually replied Hua Mujin in all honesty.


    After that, Hua Mujin did not continue teasing him.


    "Look, Human Thirteenth Imperial Uncle, in the future, you have to be so emotional to me, do you understand?"


    Hua Mujin was truly impressed by Bai Yan.


    To be able to love a person for so long, to be able to love him so deeply, it was truly rare.


    Furthermore, he did not care that Ruo Lan had grown old and lost both her eyes. This kind of love, was pure.


    "I will."


    After hearing Bai Zhanke''s words, Hua Mujin''s heart warmed. She pulled his hand and started to stroll around the streets happily.


    Although it was just shopping, Hua Mujin did not buy anything else.


    After walking for almost an hour, Hua Mujin was tired, so she led Bai Zhanke and the others to the silk farm.


    Of course, Bai Yan had already bought everything the mother wanted and he was heading back to the Imperial Palace.


    Therefore, it was ignored.


    "Dong ¡­ Boss ¡­"


    When the boss saw Hua Mujin coming into the shop, he seemed to think he could see through him. His old eyes were blurred, and he rubbed them with all his might.


    After confirming that it was Hua Mujin, she led them to the back room.


    "Boss, you ¡­ you''re finally here. I haven''t seen you for more than half a year. If it wasn''t for your letter, I would have thought that something would have happened to you."


    Seeing Hua Mujin, the boss was very excited.


    Hua Mujin laughed awkwardly. Her boss had indeed been too careless.


    "I''m fine, but I''m too busy to spare the time. How''s the business recently? The few shops that Zhang Shuo came down to previously, did they operate well? "


    "Alright, I have the account book. Boss, do you want to take a look at it now?"


    Look at the account book?


    Hua Mujin felt a headache as she quickly rejected the offer.


    "Forget it, as long as it''s good, I won''t look at it. From now on, you should leave the account book to them. I''m only responsible for collecting the silver."


    The ''they'' Hua Mujin had mentioned were the two girls that she had saved from Ye Wanxin''s cousin. Originally, she had already left this matter to them, so she was too lazy to bother with it.


    "That''s right, where is Mu Qiu now?"

 C221

    When Hua Mujin mentioned Mu Qiu, the boss subconsciously glanced at Bai Zhanke who was beside her and did not know what to say.


    Seeing that, Hua Mujin laughed: "It''s alright, he''s my husband."


    Husband?


    In an instant, the boss was stunned.


    Following which, the boss hurriedly stood up from his stool and knelt on the ground.


    "This commoner, this commoner pays his respects to the emperor ¡­"


    Sweat dripped down from the boss''s forehead.


    He had always remembered Hua Mujin''s identity. The lady who used to have Shang Shu Fu was now the emperor''s concubine.


    Since she said this was her husband, then it must be the Emperor.


    "Yo, girl, you''re in a business here, you don''t plan on hiding your identity at all."


    Actually, Mu Yuze was very surprised and happy that he was able to do business.


    After all, the Southern Kingdom was a big trading nation, and Hua Mujin was a princess of the Southern Kingdom, so she should naturally have this kind of talent.


    "Boss, get up quickly."


    Hua Mujin glanced at Mu Yuze and knew that he was playing a joke on him.


    "Boss, this commoner, this commoner ¡­"


    The boss was a little nervous. Without Bai Zhanke''s order, how would he dare stand up?


    Looking at the boss, Hua Mujin wanted to go up to help him, but she was stopped by Bai Zhanke.


    "No need for formalities."


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s voice, the boss raised his head and looked at Hua Mujin. Seeing Hua Mujin nod his head, he stood up.


    Hua Mujin and the other two did not stay at the silk farm for long, after the boss told them where Mu Qiu was, they left.


    In a simple and crude house on the remote outskirts of the Imperial City.


    "I thought I would never see you again. Unexpectedly, you actually left the palace and ¡­"


    In the small hut, on the square wooden table, Mu Qiu pulled Hua Mujin''s hand, her face full of joy.


    As she spoke, she looked at Bai Zhanke at the side.


    "I can''t see anything else. It''s not like I''m dead."


    "Pui, pui, pui, what unlucky words. It''s not like that''s what I meant, do you not know?" Big Sister Jin, you better not be so unlucky in the future. "


    Originally, Hua Mujin was only joking, but was extremely serious.


    Helpless, Hua Mujin nodded.


    "Alright, alright, alright, I won''t say anymore. "By the way, how''s life here, are you used to it?"


    On the night that Bai Lingyu designed the empress dowager, Hua Mujin took the opportunity to send him out of the palace before it was even dark.


    Of course, the Right Prime Minister knew that Mu Qiu had already left the palace, so he would naturally not pursue the matter.


    After all, Hua Mujin did this to save Mu Qiu, so Right Prime Minister was still grateful to him.


    "I''m used to it, much more than staying in the palace, and I''m not called Mu Qiu anymore. I changed the name to Qiu Mu, how about it, nice right?"


    Qiu Mo?


    Hua Mujin listened, and actually felt that it was pretty good.


    It was just a bit awkward.


    "Not bad, as long as you''re used to it." "Right, he ¡­"


    "Qiu''er, Qiu''er, I''m back."


    Before Hua Mujin could finish her words, a man''s voice came from outside, shouting ''Qiu''er''.


    Although Hua Mujin was familiar with this voice, she knew who the owner of this voice was.


    Outside the door, a man was carrying a hare. When he walked to the door and saw that there was a whole room full of people, he was stunned at first, then he kneeled on the ground.


    "Of... This commoner kowtows to the Emperor, to the Imperial Concubine Xi, and to the Crown Prince. "


    And this man, was none other than Sun Zichu.


    The reason he came out of the palace was naturally because he knew Mu Yuze''s identity.


    "Hunting?"


    Sun Zichu kneeled on the ground, but did not have any intention to let him get up, and only asked lightly.


    "To Imperial Concubine Xi, yes."


    "Not bad, at least she has the ability to survive. To have this ability, Mu Qiu would not be hungry."


    Regarding Sun Zichu, Hua Mujin did not have a good impression of him.


    Because she knew that if it wasn''t for this man, Mu Qiu wouldn''t have lost her child and she wouldn''t have had a chance to get pregnant ever again ¡­


    Even though Chan Yu had stabbed him with a blade when she had grabbed him earlier, she had not taken his name.


    Because Hua Mujin knew that no matter how bad this man was, no matter how ungrateful she was to Mu Qiu, she was still the man that Mu Qiu loved.


    If he could change her mind and live a normal and ordinary life with Mu Qiu, then this would also be the life that Mu Qiu wanted to live.


    "Big Sister Jin, don''t let him kneel. His injuries should be healed."


    Seeing that Hua Mujin did not let him get up, Mu Qiu''s heart ached a little.


    She shook Hua Mujin''s hand and acted like a spoiled child.


    Hua Mujin rolled his eyes at her as she scolded Mu Qiu in her heart.


    "Get up, since you beat up a rabbit, then let''s make some food to nourish Mu Qiu''s body."


    "Yes, this humble one thanks Imperial Concubine Xi."


    Sun Zichu stood up, then brought the rabbit to the kitchen.


    Hua Mujin looked at the sky which was gradually darkening, and smiled at Mu Qiu: "It''s getting late, we should also return to the palace, if there''s anything you need, or are not used to, or someone is bullying you, send me a message, and get someone to send a message, you understand?"


    "Leaving so soon? I haven''t talked much with you, Big Sister Jin. Why don''t you stay for dinner?


    Mu Qiu was unwilling to leave.


    In Mu Qiu''s heart, Hua Mujin was like her own sister.


    It was such a rare occasion, that she naturally hoped to get along more with Hua Mujin.


    "No, I''ll keep the rabbit for you to eat. "Next time, when I come out alone, I will have you cook a meal personally for me. Today, let''s forget about it. After all, there are still two old men with extremely high statuses."


    After saying that, Hua Mujin looked at Bai Zhanke and Bai Zhanke and couldn''t help but laugh.


    Mu Qiu also looked at the two with her and sighed.


    "Alright, then I''ll send you out."


    "Take her to the door."


    Hua Mujin did not refuse because she knew that even if she did, Mu Qiu would definitely send her a gift.


    Since he was going to send her on her way, he might as well give her that. However, he could only send her to the door.


    After bidding farewell to Mu Qiu, the three of them slowly walked back towards the Imperial City. Hua Mujin walked between Bai Zhanke and Mu Yuze as the sun was setting in the west.


    "Why don''t we go to a restaurant in the Imperial City for a meal later? I heard that there is a restaurant that tastes especially good. Thirteenth Imperial Uncle strongly recommends that it will definitely satisfy both of you."


    Although the sky was gradually darkening, Hua Mujin did not have the intention to return to the Imperial Palace.


    "Little girl, I don''t like hearing that. Although I am the crown prince of a country and am the future monarch, I am not one to be picky with my food. I have seen that rabbit just now, and there is nothing bad about staying for a simple meal."


    Mu Yuze was not the kind of person who would put on airs as the crown prince.


    Of course Bai Zhanke was not either. When he was at Huan Yue Nation, he was forced to pick up the steamed buns on the ground to eat.


    The reason why Hua Mujin did not choose to stay was because she did not want Mu Qiu to be too cautious.


    Furthermore, it was not easy for them to beat a rabbit. Of course, it should be for Mu Qiu to eat it, it would not be good if they shared it.


    "Yes, yes, yes. You love your people like children, have compassion for your people, and have experienced the hardships of your people. Of course, you wouldn''t mind, right?"


    Hua Mujin had always felt that Mu Yuze was a gentle and rational person.


    However, she recently discovered that this man actually started to like bickering with her.


    "If you like it, go."


    Looking at Hua Mujin who was bickering with Mu Yuze, Bai Zhanke touched her head with his hand.


    Hua Mujin, who really wanted to laugh, was truly a rare sight.


    "Really, your answer is ¡­"


    Hua Mujin was happy, she pulled Bai Zhanke along to make sure, but when she opened her mouth, she felt dizzy, her vision suddenly turned black, and her body collapsed.


    Bai Zhanke reacted quickly and supported the unconscious Hua Mujin. His face looked extremely ugly and worried.


    "Jin, Jin..."


    "Little girl, little girl ¡­"


    Hua Mujin suddenly fainted, the two men were shocked, but even though they were shouting for Hua Mujin, Hua Mujin did not react at all.


    "Quick, go to the General''s Estate! There''s Brother Wang!"


    "..."


    General''s Estate.


    Outside the residence, the guards recognized Bai Zhanke and Mu Yuze. Seeing Bai Zhanke carrying Hua Mujin and quickly running into the General''s Estate, the two guards guessed in their hearts what had happened.


    "Brother Wang should be here. Hurry!"


    "What''s wrong?" "Why did you suddenly come to my residence? It''s so late ¡­"


    Bai Zhanke carried Hua Mujin and was just about to follow him to the corner of the hall, when Shangguan Yi saw their figures and walked out.


    At first, he had a strange expression on his face, he wanted to ask, but when he saw Bai Zhanke carrying the Hua Mujin who had his eyes tightly shut, he knew that something was wrong.


    "What happened to her?"


    "I''ve suddenly fainted. Where''s Brother Wang?"


    Mu Yuze had been to the medicine house that Shangguan Yi prepared, so he had a rough idea of where the General''s Estate was located.


    But at the moment, he wasn''t sure if Mu Xuanli was there or not.


    "He''s still over there. Carry him into the house. I''ll send someone to get him."


    "I''ll take her!"


    At this moment, Bai Zhanke only had eyes on Hua Mujin''s safety.


    He hoped that Mu Xuanli would quickly check Hua Mujin''s pulse and see what had happened to her.


    Directly heading to Mu Xuanli''s place was the fastest way.


    "Go my ass. It''s not like there''s anyone on the other side who can make her lie down. Carry her to my room. I''ll go find the First Prince."


    This was the first time Shangguan Yi cursed at Bai Zhanke.


    But in this situation, he didn''t even notice it.


    "Listen to him and carry him into the house."


    Seeing Bai Zhanke hesitating, Mu Yuze pushed him into the house.


    Bai Zhanke carefully carried Hua Mujin onto the bed, and gently placed her on the bed. At this moment, his hands were trembling.


    When Mu Xuanli found out that Hua Mujin had fainted, he threw down the Blood Herb in his hands and ran over.

 C222

    Looking at Hua Mujin''s pale face, there was no need to mention how distressed she felt in her heart.


    "What happened to her? Is there any danger? "


    Bai Zhanke''s face was sullen, his eyes never leaving Hua Mujin''s body on the bed.


    "The insect Gu has awoken, it''s scurrying around in her body now, absorbing her inner force. She only fainted because her inner force was exhausted, now I must find a way to force the insect Gu out of her body, otherwise it will be life-threatening."


    His life was in danger?


    These four words caused Bai Zhanke to lose his soul.


    At the same time, Shangguan Yi and Mu Yuze clenched their fists, they were extremely worried.


    "Then what should we do? There is no cure for this insect Gu, wouldn''t that mean ¡­"


    Mu Yuze did not finish his words.


    "I, I''ll go look for someone who understands, I''ll look for, I''ll look for ¡­"


    Although Shangguan Yi did not know what the Gu worm in Hua Mujin''s body was, he subconsciously thought of the Southern Goblin Tribe girl that he had saved, turned and ran.


    "What do we do, we can suppress the Gu worm in her body!"


    On the surface, Bai Zhanke still looked to be relatively calm, but in his heart, it was hard to put into words to describe him.


    "The more inner strength you lose, the better!"


    Mu Xuanli checked Hua Mujin''s pulse. From Hua Mujin''s pulse, it could be seen that the Gu worm was consuming human internal energy and if Hua Mujin fainted right now, it would mean that her internal energy was being depleted. If he channeled some inner energy into her, she should be able to control the Gu worm to fly around in her body.


    As soon as Mu Xuanli finished speaking, Bai Zhanke went forward and helped Hua Mujin up. He then got onto the bed and sat behind Hua Mujin with his legs crossed and started to channel Qi into her.


    Not long after, Bai Zhanke''s face began to turn pale white.


    "You take a break, I''ll take a look!"


    Seeing Bai Zhanke''s pale face, Mu Yuze walked forward and prepared to replace him.


    But Bai Zhanke did not stop himself from continuing to channel all of his Qi into Hua Mujin, as if he was planning to channel all of his Qi into Hua Mujin.


    If a normal person exhausted all of their inner strength, they would lose all their martial arts.


    Bai Zhanke didn''t think about this at the moment, he only knew that he had to save Hua Mujin.


    "Stop quickly. If this goes on, your martial arts will be wasted!"


    Bai Zhanke wanted to stop him, but he did not catch a single word that was being said to him.


    "What are you doing? What are you doing? You''re hurting me! Shangguan Yi, quickly let go of me ¡­"


    Just then, a woman''s voice came out from outside the house. When Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli turned to look, they saw Shangguan Yi pulling a lady dressed in unusual clothes and walking quickly into the house.


    "Aren''t you proficient in Gu worm s? Quick, let her see what kind of Gu worm is in her body. Is there any way to expel the Gu worm from her body? "


    Shangguan Yi pulled the girl to the side of the bed. His attitude towards women was not very good.


    The lady in front of the bed looked at Hua Mujin who was being channeled with Qi and frowned.


    "Who is she? Are you so nervous about her?"


    Seeing the woman ask that, Shangguan Yi became anxious and angry, shouting loudly: "My sister, my blood sister, quickly let her see, is it okay if I beg you?"


    Sister?


    Hearing this word, the woman''s frown loosened and she walked over.


    She glanced at Mu Xuanli, and said without a trace of politeness: "Get out of the way, I''ll show her."


    After she finished speaking, she looked at Bai Zhanke again, "And you, don''t lose your inner force. You''re useless like that."


    After digging Mu Xuanli out of the bed, the woman got Bai Zhanke out of bed and started to check his pulse. When she placed her hand on Hua Mujin''s wrist, she did not frown at all.


    "Golden Silkworm Gu? How could she have been implanted with such a Gu? When did it happen? "


    Golden Silkworm Gu?


    Mu Xuanli came out from the house, and the other three men were unfamiliar with the three words "Golden Silkworm Gu."


    "Golden Silkworm Gu? Isn''t it rumored that this Gu worm is already lost? How could it be the Golden Silkworm Gu? "


    "It''s not lost. It should be said that it has become extinct. However, in these last two years, an old man from our Southern Wilderness has studied this Gu again. This is the most vicious insect Gu in our Southern Wilderness. "


    With regards to the Gu worm that Hua Mujin would fall for, the woman was still very shocked.


    This kind of Gu worm, was only known to a few people in the Southern Wilderness, because it was too sinister and too dangerous. Ten-odd years ago, this kind of Gu worm was explicitly banned by the clan leader, and no one in the clan could spread this information or abuse it.


    "Don''t talk about the lost and extinct. Hurry up and let her see. Drive the Gu worm out."


    The woman and Mu Xuanli''s discussion made Shangguan Yi feel extremely dissatisfied.


    At this point in time, they were still discussing this.


    "Then you still have to tell me, when was she implanted with the Golden Silkworm Gu? If I didn''t know the age of this Gu, how would I have correctly drugged it?"


    Shangguan Yi roared at himself, but the lady was unhappy, and he roared back.


    "They were planted when they were born!"


    "So you''re saying, this Gu worm, you have a way to expel it?"


    The lady did not care about Shangguan Yi, and looked at Bai Zhanke, sizing him up carefully, then said: "If he was planted when he was born, then that would be troublesome, I am not confident that I can expel the Golden Silkworm Gu from her body, and can only try, but it will be dangerous."


    The woman looked at Bai Zhanke. She could see from his eyes that this man had deep feelings for this woman on the bed.


    To be able to use all of her inner strength and risk losing all of her inner strength to inject inner strength into this woman, this kind of relationship was something that the woman was very envious of.


    Bai Zhanke coldly asked: "How dangerous is it?"


    "Half. If the Golden Silkworm Gu were to jump into her stomach, the child would not be preserved. If you want to have a child, I can help you hang on to her life until the child is born in October. "


    "Snowfall, what are you talking about? Of course it''s to save her. There will be more children in the future. As long as she can survive, that''s better than anything."


    When the lady said that, Shangguan Yi was so angry that he did not know how to continue.


    If he didn''t have a request for her, he would have immediately kicked her out.


    "It''s not like you''re your wife, so why are you in such a hurry? This matter is up to him to decide. Why are you meddling in my affairs? Move aside. If you continue arguing, I''m not going to save you!"


    Shangguan Yi had always been aloof in front of Snowfall, not paying attention to her appearance. This sudden request for help naturally had to be addressed by this man who looked proud and aloof, but was actually very kind and kind in his heart.


    "You ¡­"


    "Hmm? What''s wrong with me? "


    "Save her, I only want her!"


    In this world, there was probably nothing more important than Hua Mujin.


    So what if the child was gone? As long as the child was by his side and did not leave, he could ignore everything.


    "Me?" You, you are the emperor of the Huan Yue Nation? "


    Falling Snow was very surprised by Bai Zhanke''s identity.


    She did not expect that a Sovereign King, a Sovereign King with 3,000 beauties from the imperial harem, would choose to only love the one she loved without her children?


    "Alright, looking at how deep your affection is, even if I had to use all my strength, I would still be able to force the Golden Silkworm Gu out of her body. But I will need some time, and during this period of time, she will have to stay in the General''s Estate."


    "Alright."


    Since Hua Mujin was saved, Bai Zhanke''s suspended heart, was slightly relieved.


    He looked at Snowfall and moved his lips, "Thank you."


    "¡­"


    The word ''thank you'' surprised everyone in the room.


    It was simply inconceivable for a sovereign to be able to thank others.


    "Don''t thank me too early, in order to expel the Golden Silkworm Gu from her body, I still need a few rare herbs. You should find these herbs first, I will temporarily control the Golden Silkworm Gu in her body, but at most half a month will pass, and I''m afraid I won''t be able to do anything."


    The Golden Silkworm Gu was a Gu worm that she had only read about after falling snow. She had never come into contact with it before, so she was wondering if she could expel the Golden Silkworm Gu that was in Hua Mujin''s body.


    "Go ahead."


    "Deer Antler, White Pine Dew, Snow Ganoderma, Soul-Returning Grass, Tianshan Snow Lotus." These five medicinal ingredients are all very hard to find. You need to find them all within half a month.


    Bai Zhanke was, after all, the king of a country. He had heard of these rare medicinal herbs before, and there should be one in the Hidden Treasure Pavilion.


    However, he did not know the cause of all the medicinal herbs. He could only return to the Imperial Palace to take a look.


    "Shangguan Yi, take good care of her."


    Bai Zhanke''s words were not an order, but the tone of a friend.


    After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the pale Hua Mujin on the bed, then turned and walked out of the room.


    "Brother Wang, didn''t you take a lot of rare medicinal ingredients when you came to the Huan Yue Nation this time? Do you have these five medicinal ingredients? "


    Bai Zhanke returned to the palace to look for medicinal ingredients, while the other three men also wanted to do something.


    "Only the Tianshan Snow Lotus can be used. The other medicinal ingredients are all used to suppress the Cold Poison in this girl''s body. They''re useless."


    In fact, if these five medicinal ingredients were in the Southern Kingdom, Mu Xuanli could guarantee that he would be able to find them in less than five days.


    But unfortunately, this was in the Huan Yue Nation.


    This was especially so for the Spirit Recovering Grass, which was the hardest ingredient to find.


    "Snowfall, do you have any way to cure the Cold Poison in her body while expelling the Golden Silkworm Gu from her body?"


    At this time, Shangguan Yi walked up to the money, stood beside Luo Xue and softly asked.


    Luo Xue looked at him, and smiled, "Please, I''m an expert in Gu arts, and not a genius doctor, it''s already a blessing that I can get rid of the Gu in her body, but this Cold Poison, I can''t do anything about it."


    "Can''t you think of something?"


    Inside the house, Luo Xue and Shangguan Yi were arguing with each other. Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze were also worrying about something and thought about what to do.


    They had originally been happy to leave the palace, but it ended like this in the midst of their worry.


    At the same time, in Hua Mujin''s dream.


    When she woke up, she was surrounded by mist. It was as if she was in a fairyland, a particularly dreamy place.


    "Where is this? Why am I in this place?"


    Hua Mujin doubtfully muttered to herself. She fumbled a few steps forward, and the scenery that was originally surrounded by smoke suddenly changed, and turned into a grassland that she was somewhat familiar with.

 C223

    Hua Mujin had an impression of this place.


    She remembered that Bai Zhanke had once brought her here.


    Actually, before Bai Zhanke had brought his here, Hua Mujin had felt that she had been to this place before. However, she couldn''t recall when he had come to this place.


    After all, from the time she had crossed over to this world, not only her memories, she also remembered the original owner of this body.


    However, in both her lives, there were no fragments of her ever coming here.


    "You''re here."


    Just as Hua Mujin was trying her best to remember when she arrived at this place, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice sounded.


    Hua Mujin turned, and looked at the man in front of him, and shockingly opened his eyes wide.


    "Bai, Bai Zhanke?"


    Hua Mujin was in disbelief, the person in front of him, was indeed Bai Zhanke.


    However, he looked to be at most a little over ten years old. Compared to the Bai Zhanke that he knew, he was younger by a few years.


    "However, we haven''t met for three days. Could it be that you''ve forgotten about my appearance?"


    "¡­"


    Looking at Bai Zhanke who was a few numbers smaller, Hua Mujin was a little speechless, and the things he said also made her a little confused.


    Although it was only a few numbers smaller, but looking at Bai Zhanke, he looked to be a bit young and mature.


    Hua Mujin was suspicious, had she teleported again?


    "Mm, um, do we know each other?"


    Realizing that she might have gone back to another world, Hua Mujin tentatively walked to Bai Zhanke''s side, hands behind his back and blinked his large eyes, looking extremely cute and adorable.


    Although Bai Zhanke was a few numbers smaller than the Bai Zhanke he knew, Hua Mujin felt that it was strange.


    The more Hua Mujin thought about it, the weirder it felt. She looked down at herself and was shocked to realize that she was also smaller by a few sizes.


    Thinking about it, Hua Mujin looked at herself.


    She looked around and suddenly saw a small pond. She ran towards it.


    When she squatted down and looked at her reflection in the lake, Hua Mujin opened her eyes and mouth wide.


    "What are you looking at? Are you that shocked?"


    "Ah ¡­"


    Hua Mujin who was still in shock was shocked by the childish voice that suddenly sounded beside her ears. She almost fell into the lake.


    Luckily, Bai Zhanke was quick enough to catch her.


    "No, it''s nothing. I just feel that the water here is very clear. It''s rare to see such a clear lake in this forest."


    Bai Zhanke glanced at the clear lake''s surface, and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly.


    "Didn''t you tell me to make this lake?"


    "¡­"


    With this, Hua Mujin became even more speechless.


    Just now, she had clearly seen her face in the lake.


    This face, this body, it was obviously Hua Mujin who was around ten years old, but why did she not even remember that she knew Bai Zhanke at this age?


    "Yes, yes? Maybe I''m forgetful, hur hur. "


    Hua Mujin laughed awkwardly, she was filled with suspicions.


    "Stand still, don''t fall again."


    Letting go of Hua Mujin, Bai Zhanke turned around and walked onto the lawn. He looked up slightly at the stars in the sky, sadness written all over his face.


    Hua Mujin looked at him and walked over.


    "What''s wrong? Is there something on your mind?"


    Bai Zhanke sighed softly. Looking at Hua Mujin, he curled the corner of his lips.


    "Didn''t I tell you everything that was on my mind?"


    "¡­"


    Hua Mujin had a headache, she really did not know how to explain to Bai Zhanke. At this moment, she was not the Hua Mujin who talked to him about everything.


    In her heart, Hua Mujin felt a little jealous of the original owner of this body.


    "How should I know if you have added something new to your mind? For royalty like you, there are too many things that are hard to think about. How would I know if you''ve told me everything? "


    Hua Mujin was jealous in her heart, the words that came out of her mouth were also sour.


    In the end, she simply sat down on the lawn and then laid down flat, looking at the night sky filled with stars.


    "Jin, tell me about your era again."


    "What?"


    Hua Mujin suddenly sat up, and looked at Bai Zhanke who was lying down beside him. Hua Mujin felt that it was getting weirder and weirder.


    From the moment she saw Bai Zhanke who was a few sizes smaller, she was already extremely shocked.


    Suddenly he said something about letting her tell him about her time, or did she know that she had come from another world?


    "What, have you forgotten about the matters of your time?"


    "I-I told you before, I''m not from this world?"


    became more and more suspicious, he had clearly just teleported here, why were Bai Zhanke''s questions so strange?


    Or could it be that before he had transmigrated into this body, someone had transmigrated into this body?


    "That forgetfulness of yours needs to be cured."


    Hua Mujin looked at Bai Zhanke. Other than suspicion, there was nothing else in her mind.


    However, even if she explored step by step, the effect would be too slow.


    "Bai Zhanke, actually, I am not someone from this world. Also, I am not the Hua Mujin that you know, do you believe me?"


    Since she was suspicious, then Hua Mujin felt that there was no need to hide it anymore, and there was no need to test Bai Zhanke step by step.


    Directly asking, directly asking, simply directly asking.


    "I believe that you are not someone from this world, but if you say that you are not someone I know, I do not believe it."


    Bai Zhanke''s eyes were very firm.


    Hua Mujin frowned and sighed.


    "Alright, actually, I forgot that we know each other. Can you tell me, what did I tell you about my world?"


    In regards to Hua Mujin, Bai Zhanke did not reveal the slightest hint of distrust.


    "You said before that in your world, there was a type of communication device called a phone. There were many so-called ''Gao, Gao'' ¡­"


    "High-tech."


    Bai Zhanke did not think about the words Hua Mujin had said to him earlier. Instead, it was Hua Mujin who immediately followed up.


    "Yes, high-tech, high-rise buildings. There are a lot of things that the world doesn''t have."


    Skyscraper, high-tech, mobile phone...


    Hua Mujin felt that it was strange listening to Bai Zhanke''s explanation.


    However, she felt a sense of discomfort in her heart, and she didn''t know why.


    "Alright, let''s not talk about it anymore. Anyway, I''ve completely forgotten about it. You should tell me what happened to you today. Looking at your face filled with worry, something must have happened."


    Although Bai Zhanke Jr. tried his best to hide it, Hua Mujin could still see that he had something on his mind.


    After all, this man was the man he was going to marry in the future, and he was the man he loved deeply. If he couldn''t even see this point, then this wife of his was truly incompetent.


    "Sure enough, it won''t escape your eyes."


    Bai Zhanke''s worries were related to the empress dowager.


    Hua Mujin did not chase after her, she only said: "It doesn''t matter, she is not your opponent, sooner or later you will take care of her, at that time, she will not be able to create trouble for you, you must believe in yourself."


    Bai Zhanke chuckled. His pair of black eyes were especially clear.


    Suddenly, with a flip of his body, he pressed Hua Mujin down below him.


    Hua Mujin was shocked by his sudden movements, and her heart raced even faster.


    She was clearly used to Bai Zhanke''s tyranny and his occasional sudden actions, yet she was still unable to calm herself down after being ''hit'' by this Bai Zhanke who was a few sizes smaller. She could feel her own face heating up.


    "You, what did you suddenly do?"


    "Jin, when I become the ruler of the world in the future, you will be the only woman of me, Bai Zhanke.


    Bai Zhanke''s resolute and unquestionable voice pierced through Hua Mujin''s ears. At this moment, Hua Mujin was especially convinced of what he had said.


    "Mm, I believe you."


    Although she did not know who the person who had come into contact with Little Bai Zhanke earlier was and why she was no longer here, she knew that this man belonged to her in the future.


    "Jin..."


    Bai Zhanke affectionately called out to Hua Mujin, and then, he slowly bent down and kissed Hua Mujin on the lips.


    When their lips touched, the scene in Hua Mujin''s mind did not belong to him, but it was still her own memories, and flashed into her own mind.


    But it was possible that he was hesitating because the memory came too quickly and the burden was too great. Hua Mujin felt that his head was starting to hurt more and more, as if it was about to explode.


    "Ah, it hurts, it hurts ¡­"


    Hua Mujin held her head, the pain made her want to cry.


    Looking at Hua Mujin who was hugging his head in pain, Bai Zhanke did not know what to do, his face full of worry.


    "Jin, Jin, what''s wrong with you, what''s wrong?"


    Bai Zhanke moved away and hugged Hua Mujin. He hoped that he could alleviate her pain.


    However, as if he was really hugged by Bai Zhanke, Hua Mujin''s head really did not hurt anymore.


    The memories in her mind were indeed her own.


    "Bai Zhanke, I remember, I remember everything. I''m sorry, I shouldn''t have forgotten, I shouldn''t have forgotten. "


    Hua Mujin hugged Bai Zhanke from the back. Tears rolled down her face and onto Bai Zhanke''s shoulders, wetting his clothes.


    "Does your head still hurt?"


    However, what Bai Zhanke was concerned about, was not whether Hua Mujin remembered anything, but whether or not he still cared about her head.


    "It doesn''t hurt, it doesn''t hurt, I''m sorry, I''m really sorry, I shouldn''t have forgotten about you. I clearly came here before, but I actually forgot about you, and I even forgot about you, the most important thing is, Bai Zhanke, I''m sorry ¡­"


    It turned out that the memory fragment that had popped out of Hua Mujin''s mind just now was her own.


    However, in the memories just now, when she first came to this world, it was when she was ten years old and sick. Coincidentally, after she transmigrated, the first person she met was the young Bai Zhanke.

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    When Hua Mujin was ten years old, he had indeed suffered from a serious illness, but as for the reason, she could not remember it at all.


    The kiss Bai Zhanke gave his just now reminded her of everything he had forgotten.


    When Hua Mujin was ten years old back then, it was not because she was sick, but because she had touched the zither string. She had completely lost all consciousness, and the next time she woke up, she had already been transported into this body.


    As for Hua Mujin who was on the sickbed, even the doctors did not know why she was unconscious and could not detect any reason.


    However, when she returned to the modern world, she had completely forgotten about it.


    Even Bai Zhanke from her youth had been forgotten.


    "It''s good that you''re fine, Jin. Believe me, I will give you a peaceful and prosperous Huan Yue Nation, I promise!"


    Giving me the Huan Yue Nation of a peaceful and prosperous world?


    Hua Mujin''s tears became smiles, if it was anyone else who said these words, she would definitely scold that person for thinking too much.


    But, when Bai Zhanke said this, Hua Mujin did not believe him at all.


    "Yes, I''ll wait. But you, wait for me as well. I will definitely come see you again in the future. "


    After Hua Mujin finished her sentence, her body suddenly released a light blue light aura, and the original owner''s body, Hua Mujin, lost consciousness and closed her eyes.


    "Okay, I''ll wait for you."


    Before Hua Mujin''s consciousness had completely dissipated, these were the last words Bai Zhanke had said to her.


    "..."


    "Bai Zhanke, Bai Zhanke..."


    Huan Yue Nation, General''s Estate.


    On the bed, Hua Mujin who had been in a coma finally had a trace of consciousness.


    Although she was conscious, she did not open her eyes. Instead, she shouted out Bai Zhanke''s name.


    "Brother Wang, Brother Wang, Miss Jin seems to be waking up. Brother Wang ¡­"


    The person who had always been by Hua Mujin''s side, was Mu Yuze.


    Originally, they had planned to leave the Huan Yue Nation to return to the Southern Kingdom, but because of Hua Mujin''s sudden coma, their plans to return to their country was delayed.


    Seeing Hua Mujin, who was frowning and calling Bai Zhanke''s name on the bed, Mu Yuze shouted loudly. After hearing Mu Yuze''s voice, Mu Xuanli also rushed in.


    "How is it, is the girl going to wake up?"


    Mu Xuanli checked Hua Mujin''s pulse, and then placed her hand on the bed.


    "Un, my consciousness is gradually recovering, seems like the medicine from the Southern Goblin Tribe called Snowfall has taken effect, you take care of her first, but I haven''t found the spirit grass yet. The Gu worm in the girl''s body is still active, I don''t know when it will flutter around, I need to research the medicine to suppress the Cold Poison in her body, and I''ll depend on you to take care of her."


    Although Luo Xue said that there was a way to force the Gu worm out of Hua Mujin''s body, but she was not a doctor, and was only a Gu worm master, and she still needed Mu Xuanli to find a way to cure it.


    "Alright, leave it to me. I will take good care of her."


    Turning his head, Mu Xuanli saw that Hua Mujin was still frowning on the bed and sighed.


    "This girl hopes that she will be lucky. With so many of us, it''s not in vain for her to break her heart."


    Mu Yuze shook the little girl, and sighed as well.


    "Fortunately, the Huan Yue Emperor had a deep affection for her, so in order to look for medicine, he hasn''t even gone to court for three days. I heard from General Shangguan that some of the ministers also had an opinion on the matter. I don''t know whether or not you have found the Spirit Grass, but if you have, I would actually like for him to quickly come over and take a look at the girl. "


    Hua Mujin had been in a coma for three days and three nights. During these three days, in order to search for medicine, Bai Zhanke released the Imperial List. Anyone who could provide medicinal ingredients would be able to receive rich rewards, and this was also because the medicinal ingredients arrived rather quickly.


    On the other hand, Bai Zhanke was a little surprised by Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli. That was, as long as it was the medicine mentioned by Miss Luo Xue, Bai Zhanke would collect them all.


    "I heard that today, he is going to court, and this time, he should be going to court soon. We don''t even have the right to care about this Huan Yue Nation, it''s better that you take good care of the little girl."


    With that, Mu Xuanli did not linger and left the room.


    Even though Hua Mujin had called out Bai Zhanke''s name for a long time, she still did not manage to wake up in the end.


    When it was noon, Shangguan Yi returned to the General''s Estate after leaving the imperial court. However, looking at his expression, it was as if he had suffered some sort of provocation in the imperial court, making him look extremely ugly.


    "What''s wrong? General Shangguan. "


    Lifting his eyes, Shangguan Yi looked at Mu Yuze and sighed.


    "What else can we do? That fellow, he suddenly went to court this morning, and said that he will abolish the Three Palaces and Six Academies, and all his concubines in the imperial harem will be sent back home. If they are unwilling to return home, then we will give them some money and live their own lives in the Li Palace."


    Abolish the Three Palaces and Six Academies?


    Mu Yuze was a little shocked, this Bai Zhanke actually dared to abolish the harem?


    "Tell me, what is he thinking? Although those women from the harem were hateful, they were either the daughters of ministers in the harem or the sisters of ministers. How could those ministers agree for him to suddenly abolish the harem? Yet, this guy directly captured those ministers who were against him and threw them into the Sky Prison. If this goes on, I''m afraid this Huan Yue Nation is ¡­ "


    Mu Yuze knew what Shangguan Yi wanted to say. If his subject was unstable, the people''s hearts would naturally be in chaos. If the people''s hearts were to be in chaos, this country would not be far from being destroyed.


    "This sort of thing has happened in the Southern Domain before."


    Yes, indeed, it had happened in the Southern Kingdom.


    That was two or three hundred years ago, and it was also after the abolition of the harem that the Southern Kingdom gradually became a trade secret that other countries sought, and the secret that other countries discovered was that of the woman who became queen after the abolition of the harem.


    "Ah?" Your Highness, you mean the royal family of the Southern Kingdom once had three thousand beauties from the three palaces and six courtyards? "


    Mu Yuze laughed, and nodded: "Of course, so on this matter, General Shangguan does not need to be so worried. Although Huan Yue Emperor looks a little cold, since he has done so, he is definitely confident in stabilizing the hearts of ministers and citizens. "


    Shangguan Yi had always been curious, as there had always been only one Empress in the Southern Kingdom in his memories. He had never heard of any emperors taking a concubine, but he never thought that this matter would actually have such a past.


    Likely, that monarch back then must have loved that empress very much. That was the reason why the imperial harem was abolished.


    Thinking about that, Shangguan Yi looked at Hua Mujin who was on the bed, and suddenly understood the reason why Bai Zhanke abolished the harem.


    "I hope so. I don''t know when she will wake up."


    With regards to abolishing the harem, Bai Zhanke seemed to have made sufficient preparations. Not long after, the ministers who were imprisoned in the Sky Prison were released one after another, and their positions were still the same.


    What was even weirder was that the concubines in the harem were all willing to leave the harem. None of them made a fuss about staying.


    This matter had become a matter of Huan Yue Nation, causing people to be suspicious of it, but to be unable to find an answer.


    In the evening, after Bai Zhanke finished handling the government affairs, he came to the General''s Estate.


    He also found the last herb, the ''Spirit Recovering Grass''. Although there was only one, Snowfall said, one was enough.


    "This is the first time that I''ve seen a person, as a ruler, doing this for the woman I love deeply."


    Towards Bai Zhanke, Falling Snow was full of admiration and respect.


    At the same time, he was also very envious and jealous.


    "However, the rest of the herbs that you collected have filled up the entire room with General''s Estate. Didn''t I tell you before, how much do you want?"


    To tell the truth, when Snowfall saw the room full of medicinal herbs, he was so shocked that his eyeballs almost popped out of his eye sockets.


    "The rest, give it to Shangguan Yi."


    "¡­"


    "Why are you giving it to me? It''s not like I''m sick, nor have I been poisoned by someone, leaving behind a house that will only take over my General''s Estate. You should bring it back to the Imperial Palace yourself, I don''t need that."


    Although Shangguan Yi said that, Bai Zhanke did not bother with him.


    Bai Zhanke walked to the side of the bed and caressed Hua Mujin''s face with her hands.


    "When will she wake up?"


    "He won''t wake up for the time being. Unless the Gu worm is completely forced out of his body, he''ll be unconscious for as long as he does."


    The Gu worm would only wake up if it was forced out of the body, Snowfall''s answer.


    Bai Zhanke frowned, worry emerging on his face.


    "Don''t worry, since we have already found the Spirit Returning Grass, there is no reason for us to fail. If we cannot force the Gu worm, my name as the Southern Wilderness'' little Gu Maiden will have been called for nothing."


    Seeing Bai Zhanke''s worry, Snowfall''s words gave him a peace of mind.


    "However, since we have all the ingredients, if we want to force the Gu worm out, one of you will have to use all your Qi to help us. Who do you think will be the one to do that?"


    "Here I come."


    Just as Snowfall''s words fell, Bai Zhanke opened his mouth.


    His tone was firm, Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli looked at each other and left the room.


    Shangguan Yi looked at Bai Zhanke, a look of disappointment flashing across his face, and then, he also withdrew himself.


    "Since she has already decided, let''s help her take off her clothes. Right, there isn''t a single one left. Take it all off, okay?"


    Falling Snow raised her eyebrows, as if she was teasing Bai Zhanke. However, her attempt to tease Bai Zhanke did not succeed, because Bai Zhanke seemed to be extremely calm and collected.


    "How boring."


    Looking at Bai Zhanke who was in such a state, Snowfall, after saying "uninteresting", turned around and started to flip through the herbs.


    "What should I do?"


    By the side of the table, Snowfall was pouring out medicinal ingredients. He raised his head to look at Bai Zhanke, who did not know what to do, and shook his head with a chuckle.


    "Her body is ice-cold, probably caused by the Cold Poison in her body, so you have to first use your Qi to warm her body, and when her body is warm, the Gu worm in her body will also become active, and at that time, it will be the best time to force out this Gu worm."


    Hearing that, Bai Zhanke took off all of Hua Mujin''s clothes, including his inner clothes.


    Then, he climbed onto the bed and started channeling his Qi into Hua Mujin.

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    As Bai Zhanke continued to channel Qi, Hua Mujin''s body also started to get warmer.


    However, the warmer her body became, the more the Gu worm that she had been suppressing began to move.


    Seeing this opportunity, Luo Xue began to feed the medicine Hua Mujin had made for her. After the medicine was fed to her, Luo Xue frowned and shouted, "Hurry up and channel your internal energy, this is still not enough!"


    Bai Zhanke gathered all of the internal energy on his body into his hands, and then transferred them all into Hua Mujin''s body.


    Suddenly, the blood in Hua Mujin''s body seemed to boil, and white smoke emitted from her body. At this moment, even her skin had started to heat up, and it was so hot that it was scary.


    "Puff ¡­"


    Suddenly, Hua Mujin spouted out a mouthful of black blood, the black blood on the bed slowly spreading out like a flower blooming.


    Seeing that, Luo Xue started to panic, she immediately took out a small blade she had prepared earlier and cut a wound on Hua Mujin''s wrist.


    In an instant, a lot of black blood flowed out of Hua Mujin''s veins.


    "What are you doing?"


    Bai Zhanke opened his eyes, just in time to see Luo Xue cutting Hua Mujin''s wrist, his body instantly releasing killing intent.


    "Shut up! To properly lose your Qi, the blood that has been tainted by the Gu worm has started to stink. We need to release the poisoned blood and change it to fresh blood. "


    As he spoke, Falling Snow took out an iron basin and placed it under Hua Mujin''s wrist.


    The blood, like a stream, began to flow into the basin.


    When the blood that dripped from the wound was no longer black, Luo Xue suddenly picked up her dagger and cut a wound on her wrist. Then, she placed her own cut off hand on Hua Mujin''s wrist.


    Falling Snow gritted her teeth. She could feel that the blood in her body was flowing into Hua Mujin''s body bit by bit.


    This feeling was indescribable.


    "Puff ¡­"


    After an hour, she spat out the Gu worm in Hua Mujin''s body.


    The Gu worm that was as black as a cockroach caused people to be disgusted, after being vomited out of their body, it moved twice and there was no reaction.


    Looking at the Gu worm that was vomited, Luo Xue let out a sigh of relief. She fed Hua Mujin a hemostasis pill, swallowed one for herself, and fainted.


    That''s right, the snow had lost too much blood, and he had fainted.


    "Cough, cough, cough ¡­"


    After consuming the antidote, Hua Mujin coughed a few times, but in the end, she still did not wake up, and was still unconscious.


    Bai Zhanke retracted his hand, and gently laid Hua Mujin down on the bed, and then shouted: "Shangguan Yi."


    Outside the house, after Shangguan Yi, who had always been anxious, heard Bai Zhanke''s voice, he pushed the door open and hurriedly entered.


    When he saw Snowfall, who had lost too much blood and fainted on the bed, he panicked. He stepped forward and asked, "Wh-what happened to her?"


    What entered Bai Zhanke''s eyes were the wound on Snowfall''s wrist and the blood stains that had not dried.


    "She exchanged Jin''s blood. Hurry up and have Mu Xuanli take a look for her."


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s words, Shangguan Yi picked up Snowfall and rushed out.


    Blood change?


    Shangguan Yi never thought that snowfall would be so stupid.


    Two days later.


    When Hua Mujin woke up, two days had already passed since the Gu worm had been forced out of her body.


    "How, how long have I been unconscious?"


    Opening her eyes, Hua Mujin did not see the man she wanted to see, but only saw Mu Xuanli and Mu Yuze.


    "Five days, no more, exactly five days."


    Five days? That was long enough.


    Hua Mujin made a move, seeing that her wrist was wrapped, she was a little doubtful.


    However, that wasn''t what he wanted to ask right now.


    "Where''s Bai Zhanke? Where is he?"


    Everything inside the house was not the Jinxi Palace that Hua Mujin was familiar with, so she dared to conclude that this was not the palace.


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, you''re asking your husband right after you''ve awoken. In any case, this prince, this Young Royal Uncle, has been taking care of you day and night for a whole five days. Don''t you know that you should first pay attention to this prince?"


    Mu Yuze was clearly teasing Hua Mujin, but from his tone, it was indeed tasteless.


    The current Hua Mujin was still very weak, so naturally she did not want to bicker with Mu Yuze either.


    "This, isn''t the palace?"


    "Mn, this is the General''s Estate. The only reason you can be saved is all because of that Southern Wilderness girl that Shangguan Yi brought back. Otherwise, the Gu worm in your body wouldn''t be able to force it out of your body."


    Obviously, Hua Mujin now was not the time to joke around.


    Thus, Mu Xuanli was able to clear her doubts.


    General''s Estate? The Gu worm was forced out of his body?


    Hearing this news, Hua Mujin was actually very happy in her heart.


    The Gu worm in her body refused to be spoken of by the empress dowager. When the Gu worm reaches twenty years of age, it will slowly devour her, and the Gu worm will be expelled from her body. This means that her life won''t weaken just because of a mere little bug?


    "Is that so? "Then I really must thank that girl."


    Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli did not plan to tell her where Bai Zhanke was, so Hua Mujin did not ask further.


    After all, she was still weak at the moment, and speaking a few more words was exhausting.


    "You are indeed right, you should thank that young lady. Not only did she expel the Gu worm from your body, she even exchanged your blood. The reason you could wake up so quickly is all because of her."


    After saying these words, Mu Xuanli''s face exposed his guilt.


    He felt that not only was he an expert in supernatural ability, he was also skilled in medical techniques. However, at the most critical moment, he was unable to save the person he wanted to save and had to rely on someone else to do so.


    To Mu Xuanli, this was a matter of great shame and self-blame.


    "Exchange, change of blood?"


    Hua Mujin lifted her arm, and looked at her bandaged wound with a somewhat blurry gaze.


    "Your body is still very weak right now, you need to recuperate properly. Huan Yue Emperor won''t come to the General''s Estate for now, so you won''t be able to see him. "You will see him again when you are well again."


    With that, Mu Xuanli stood up and walked out.


    Just as Mu Xuanli had said, Hua Mujin stayed in the General''s Estate the entire time. Because of her weak body, she could not take a single step away.


    Ten days later.


    General''s Estate, a room that belonged to Hua Mujin, barged in with a few maids.


    Hua Mujin looked at the maids dumbly, not understanding what they were talking about.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, this servant has received orders from the Lord General to come and help you clean up."


    Cleaning up?


    "Washing up? I... Can I release my General''s Estate now? "


    Although she did not know what the hell Shangguan Yi was doing, Hua Mujin was still happy that she was able to use her General''s Estate.


    This way, she could go and see Bai Zhanke.


    In these last ten days, Hua Mujin had been thinking whether she had been abandoned by Bai Zhanke, which was why she didn''t even reveal herself.


    However, she had heard that he had abolished the harem. This series of events left her in confusion.


    "This servant isn''t sure. This servant just follows the orders of his lordship and came to help the Empress clean herself. I hope that the Empress can cooperate and blindfold her eyes first."


    Blindness?


    Before Hua Mujin could react, her eyes were already covered by a white cloth.


    Initially, she wanted to reach out her hand and pull it off, but thinking that she could come out of General''s Estate to see Bai Zhanke after dressing up like this, she decided to do as she pleased.


    After an unknown amount of time, Hua Mujin allowed the maid to flip him upside down. She had even changed her clothes, and the makeup and bun on her face, after being dressed up, was covered with a red veil.


    Of course, Hua Mujin''s eyes were blindfolded, so she did not know that she was wearing a big red wedding robe that was embroidered by the palace girls all day and all night.


    "Imperial Concubine Xi, this servant will support you. Please follow this servant."


    Somehow, Hua Mujin managed to find a maid to talk him into it.


    Until she was helped up the Phoenix Brothel.


    The sound of wheels rolling could be heard, Hua Mujin felt that she was in a palanquin, but she really didn''t know where she would be driven to.


    After about fifteen minutes, the Phoenix Cage finally stopped.


    "Empress, this servant will help you to get out of the carriage. Please be careful."


    Lv Zhu''s familiar voice sounded out beside her ears.


    Hearing Lv Zhu''s voice, Hua Mujin relaxed a little.


    Although she didn''t doubt that Shangguan Yi would harm his, Lv Zhu''s voice made her feel a lot more at ease.


    "Where am I? What is Shangguan Yi doing? Can I remove the white cloth from my eyes? "


    The reason she asked Lv Zhu was because she felt that Lv Zhu would honestly answer her questions.


    Just as she thought, Lv Zhu honestly answered.


    "To reply the Empress, the white stripes on the Empress'' eyes under the golden platform have been removed. Only, the emperor has to personally take off the head of the Empress'' head."


    Head covering?


    This time, Hua Mujin was completely shocked.


    She tore off the white strip on her eyes. A bright red veil appeared to cover her line of sight.


    Hua Mujin stretched out her hand to lift the cover, but was stopped by Lv Zhu.


    "Esteemed Empress, you can''t. This cover will have to wait until the Jin''ling Terrace and have the Emperor personally take care of it. Otherwise, it would be unlucky."


    Hua Mujin''s hands trembled a little as she put her hands down. Then, with Lv Zhu''s support, she slowly walked up the stairs towards the so called Jin''ling Altar, step by step.


    When the last step was over, Lv Zhu let go of Hua Mujin''s hands. A man wearing bright yellow emperor''s boots appeared in Hua Mujin''s line of sight.


    "Bai, Bai Zhanke?"


    Hua Mujin called out uncertainly.


    "Yes, it''s me!"


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s magnetic voice, Hua Mujin''s eyes instantly became watery, and tears started rolling down her face.


    The top of her head began to be slowly lifted by Bai Zhanke''s hand. When the top of the head was completely lifted off the head, Hua Mujin saw that top, the person she had been thinking about day and night for these past ten days.


    "I thought, you didn''t want me anymore. I thought, I thought ¡­"


    Seeing Hua Mujin''s tears, Bai Zhanke''s face was filled with pain.


    He reached out his hand to wipe the tears off Hua Mujin''s face. A pair of deep black eyes.


    "Idiot, we have said that we will give you a peaceful and prosperous Huan Yue Nation, we will never go back on our word."

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    Looking at Bai Zhanke, Hua Mujin laughed out loud as he cried. Then, she raised his leg and kicked towards Bai Zhanke''s leg.


    "Who asked you to give me a peaceful and prosperous life? You stinking man, do you know that I only wish for you to stay by my side? What country, what world, I do not care about."


    Although Hua Mujin was crying, she had a smile on her face.


    "Esteemed empress, you can''t, you can''t ¡­"


    While Hua Mujin was crying and kicking Bai Zhanke, a crowd of ministers and countless Imperial Guards were standing below the platform. All of them looked at Hua Mujin in such a helpless manner.


    "Empress?"


    Turning her head, Hua Mujin looked towards the bottom of the Jin''ling Altar.


    Just as she walked up the golden altar, she seemed to have not heard anyone''s voice. Now that the lid had been lifted, in her eyes, there was only Bai Zhanke.


    And now, countless ministers and imperial guards stood beneath the golden platform.


    "Mn, you are our only woman, and also the most respected empress of Huan Yue Nation."


    Bai Zhanke''s voice rang beside his ears. Hua Mujin turned around to look at him and said: "Then what you''re saying is that you mysteriously made me wear this big red phoenix robe today, just to give me such a grand ceremony?"


    "Yes."


    Bai Zhanke acknowledged, but he was obviously speechless.


    Although this man didn''t know how to be romantic, from the looks of it now, this Feudal Bestowal Ceremony was probably something that he had thought of and felt it was the best thing for him.


    "Alright, since you''re so considerate, then I won''t bother with you anymore. As long as you''re a queen, then you''re welcome. If I''m not used to it or feel too depressed, then I''ll sneak away. I don''t want to be a queen like you."


    Hua Mujin''s words were obviously a joke.


    But when Bai Zhanke heard it, it was no longer a joke.


    "I will absolutely not allow you to leave me!"


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhanke''s serious attitude made Hua Mujin not know what to say.


    In the end, she didn''t say anything.


    And just at this moment, the ministers and countless imperial bodyguards under the Jin''ling Altar all kneeled on the ground, shouting loudly.


    Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress! Long live and long live the Empress!


    The voices of all the people were loud and clear, resounding through the entire Jinling Platform, and even the entire Imperial Palace.


    The grand and magnificent scenery was the most beautiful scenery of Huan Yue Nation.


    On the golden tomb stage, Hua Mujin''s bright red phoenix robe floated behind her as she stared at the man in front of her.


    The sealing ceremony had finished. The entire Huan Yue Nation had been pardoned for three days. The entire nation celebrated together and all the citizens were extremely happy.


    Of course, the reason was not only because Hua Mujin had been bestowed the title of Empress, but also because the Queen, who was bestowed the title of Huan Yue Nation, was born with twin babies.


    Twin births had always been an auspicious sign in the history of Huan Yue Nation, especially in the imperial family. Being pregnant with twin births was practically the fortune of the entire nation.


    Bai Zhanke had made the matter of Hua Mujin having twin babies known to the entire world. Originally, there were some ministers who were dissatisfied with Hua Mujin, but now, they repeatedly praised him, saying that Hua Mujin was the lucky star of the entire Huan Yue Nation.


    On the night of the ceremony.


    The palace.


    "Hey, what are you doing? Don''t push me."


    "Who told you to push to the front. If you don''t like people pushing you, go to the back."


    Outside of Mental Cultivation Hall, there were currently many people gathered, and both men and women were crowded together. The only difference was that the wall outside of Mental Cultivation Hall did not manage to push over.


    And the woman who was squeezed at the front, was Nangong Qianhua. Behind her, was falling snow.


    The two looked through the window at Mental Cultivation Hall s through the gaps, as if they were searching for something, but after looking for a long time, other than the red and yellow muslin threads hanging from the cracks, they were unable to see a single person.


    "Are you two reliable? "If you can''t see, then move back. Let this general take a look. This general doesn''t believe that they can drill into the ground."


    At this time, Shangguan Yi, who was always behind them, was a little anxious. He went forward to dig away Nangong Qianhua and Luo Xue, and leaned his head forward to peek inside. But even after looking for a long time, he still did not see anyone''s figure within the Mental Cultivation Hall.


    "General Shangguan, your eyes, I''m afraid they have to be cured. After looking for so long and seeing nothing, aren''t you wasting our time? "Get out of the way, let me take a look."


    At the side, Mu Yuze looked a little anxious. He pushed Shangguan Yi away and looked into the crevice himself, but he still didn''t see anything.


    "That shouldn''t be the case. They were obviously watching the two of them entering the Mental Cultivation Hall with their own eyes, but why is it that not only is there no one on the bed, they can''t even be seen in the room?"


    Actually, Shangguan Yi''s group of people were gathered here for the sake of the so-called ''bridal room''.


    Although she knew it was meaningless, after all, Hua Mujin was pregnant and was not suitable for intense exercise, so she definitely would not have this bridal room.


    But even if there were none in the bridal room, Shangguan Yi, Nangong Qianhua and the others wanted to see what kind of state Bai Zhanke and the others were in when they interacted in private.


    "Of course, because they weren''t in the Mental Cultivation Hall in the first place, so of course you wouldn''t be able to see them."


    At this time, a woman''s voice sounded from behind the crowd.


    "If he''s not in the Mental Cultivation Hall, then where is he?"


    Shangguan Yi asked subconsciously, but when he reacted, it was already too late.


    "Behind you!"


    Everyone turned around and looked at Hua Mujin who was dressed in a red phoenix robe and yellow dragon robe behind him, all of them laughing embarrassedly.


    "Have you seen enough? I see that you guys have nothing better to do. Since you guys are so free, I just happen to have something that I can assign to you to relieve your boredom, don''t you think? "


    Hua Mujin had already guessed that these people would not be peaceful, so after she and Bai Zhanke had entered the Mental Cultivation Hall, they came out from the secret passage and hid behind Shangguan Yi and the others.


    "Haha, Miss Jin, Your Highness still needs to return to the Southern Kingdom tomorrow, so I''ll have to rest first. Goodbye."


    Mu Yuze was naturally only there, and what he said was definitely not a good thing.


    Once he found the right opportunity, Mu Yuze would immediately slip away.


    As for the remaining people, of course they wouldn''t have a chance to slip away.


    "Men, send these people to my toilet. If they can''t be washed clean, they are not allowed to be released!"


    Wash the toilet?


    Everyone raised their heads and complained incessantly. Those who knew a bit of martial arts fled in the end.


    However, Nangong Qianhua and Luo Xue, the two girls, were not so lucky. In the end, they were punished and they went to the imperial garden to feed the fishes.


    "..."


    Four years later.


    Imperial Palace of the Huan Yue Nation.


    Mental Cultivation Hall.


    "Queen Mother, when I grow up, I will definitely help you out. When that happens, Royal Father doesn''t have to work so hard, he will have time to accompany mother."


    On top of the chaise longue, Hua Mujin was half lying down. Beside her sat a little boy who looked to be around three years old, a boy with proper looks and big eyes, with long eyelashes. If he did not lose to the man in hair, he would have been taken as a girl.


    "Yi''er, with your words, mother will be much more at ease." So, you have to grow up quickly, so that you can help your Royal Father a little faster, don''t you think? "


    "Yes, mother is right."


    Looking at the cute Bai Yi, Hua Mujin felt that it wasn''t really kind of him to cheat her own son like that.


    The goal is for you to grow up quickly and inherit the position of the Royal Father. At that time, you won''t have the time to go out and play anymore. How are you so stupid?


    At this time, outside of Mental Cultivation Hall, a girl around three years old walked in.


    Her appearance was almost exactly the same as the appearance of the little boy in Mental Cultivation Hall, but their personalities were greatly different.


    Although the egret was only a little over three years old, it still felt like a little adult when it spoke.


    "What are you talking about? Imperial Mother is worried about Yi''er. What do you know? If you have nothing to do, you can go out and play. Don''t pull Yi''er. If this goes on, Yi''er will be hurt by you."


    The character of the egret was actually Hua Mujin.


    Furthermore, everyone loved and doted upon her, especially on the Southern Kingdom. Mu Yuze and Mu Xuanli, who were extremely fond of egrets, had always been domineering towards their daughters.


    "Muhou, let''s talk while touching our conscience. Yesterday night, I overheard you tell Royal Father that you wanted to go out of the palace to play, but Royal Father didn''t agree, saying that when Bai Yi grows up to be able to handle Huan Yue Nation, he will accompany you on a long journey. Don''t think that I don''t know anything about it, I can still remember all these words."


    "¡­"


    These were the words the egret said to Bai Zhanke the night before when it was acting coquettishly towards him.


    "Girl, I already told you, don''t listen to what others say. Why aren''t you listening? "Believe it or not, I''ll slap you."


    Hua Mujin felt a little ashamed, but she didn''t have the confidence.


    After all, what his daughter had said was true.


    "Muhou, you can''t hit me. If you do, I''ll report it to uncle. Hmph."


    With the egret''s personality, Hua Mujin really couldn''t handle it.


    "Tell what?"


    At this time, Bai Zhanke''s magnetic voice came out from behind the egret.


    The egret quivered and ran to Hua Mujin''s side and hid behind her.


    Although the egret had a domineering personality, this little girl was extremely afraid of her Royal Father.


    clearly loved and doted upon her, but she was just scared. Until now, Hua Mujin still did not understand why.


    "You''re afraid now? You little girl, only your Royal Father can treat you, why are you hiding? Weren''t you very stubborn just now? "


    "I, I, who, who said I was afraid of the Royal Father, I am just, respectful, right, very respectful of the Royal Father."


    Everyone said that the daughter was the lover of the father in his previous life, so their relationship should be very close and good.


    But Bai Zhanke and the egret were the complete opposite.


    Bai Zhanke walked up and hugged Bai Yi, letting him sit on his arms.


    "Have you finished reading today?"


    "Return to Royal Father. This son came to find Imperial Mother after reciting it."


    Nestled against Bai Zhanke''s body, Bai Yi looked extremely cute and obedient.


    "That''s good. I''ll get you another teacher tomorrow, okay?"


    "Mn, this son will listen to Royal Father."

 C227

    Looking at the obedient Bai Yi, Hua Mujin felt an indescribable sense of guilt.


    Was it really okay for this child to be so obedient?


    Regarding this matter, Hua Mujin had even specially discussed it with Bai Zhanke, but what about Bai Zhanke''s words, that was to say, they were good to listen to, and if he was to inherit the Huan Yue Nation in the future, he wouldn''t have rebellious thoughts.


    In the end, Hua Mujin could only show helplessness.


    However, for Bai Yi to succeed the throne, he would probably need at least ten to eight years.


    "What are you worried about?"


    Hua Mujin was still deep in her thoughts, when she suddenly heard Bai Zhanke''s voice in her ears. She could not help but tremble for a moment, and laughed: "It''s nothing, don''t give Yi''er too much to learn, he can''t digest all of it at once. Even if you wanted him to inherit the throne earlier, you shouldn''t tire him out."


    In Hua Mujin''s heart, she also hoped that Bai Yi would be able to help Ji Chen obtain Huan Yue Nation. Bai Zhanke would definitely accompany her in this journey to the ends of the earth, and set the world as his home.


    However, if they were to hand everything over to Bai Yi, it would be a real trap.


    "If he can''t even endure this, then how can he be called my son!"


    "¡­"


    Bai Zhanke was very strict with Bai Yi.


    But as for pets, they were very fond of Bai Yi.


    Hua Mujin kept feeling that all of this was because of her.


    If she had not repeated that she wanted to go out of the palace and travel around the world, she would not have made Bai Zhanke treat his own son so harshly, to the point where he did not even dare approach his own daughter.


    This was indeed a failure.


    "Egret, what are you hiding for? Go, get close to your Royal Father, it''s not like you''re some terrifying person. Where did you find someone who can hide from your own Royal Father?"


    Behind Hua Mujin, the egret was still hiding its body and sneaking a peek at Bai Zhanke.


    "Royal Father, Royal Father is very scary ¡­"


    "¡­"


    Terrifying?


    This was truly hurtful.


    Even though his own biological daughter said he was scary, he didn''t know what Bai Zhanke was thinking right now.


    "Little girl, what are you saying? Your Royal Father is so kind, how are you afraid? "


    Hua Mujin had never understood where the reason for the egret''s fear of Bai Zhanke began.


    It was clear that half a year ago, this girl was so close to his Royal Father.


    "Royal Father, Royal Father ¡­"


    Upon being yelled at by Hua Mujin, the egret''s eyes became watery, and it looked like it was about to cry.


    Hua Mujin sighed, "Forget it, Yi''er, go play for a while. He has also been learning for the whole day, I will first ask the girl about the reason, and after finding out the reason, I will naturally be able to resolve the misunderstanding."


    Being afraid of his own daughter, Bai Zhanke was still very injured.


    Although he did not reveal it on his face, but from his eyes, Hua Mujin could tell.


    "No problem."


    Bai Zhanke said as he carried Bai Yi and walked out.


    "Tch, he really knows how to show off."


    Bai Zhanke trying to be strong, was naturally unable to escape from Hua Mujin''s eyes. After she said that, she reached out and carried the egret onto his body.


    "Little girl, why are you so afraid of Royal Father? What did the Royal Father do to make you so afraid? "Hrm?"


    The egret blinked its eyes, pouted its small mouth, and sniffed. It didn''t say anything for a long time.


    Hua Mujin knew that she must have thought of some terrifying scene, so she stroked her hair and said, "Don''t worry, with mother here, no one would dare hurt you, including Royal Father, okay?"


    With Hua Mujin''s words, the egret wasn''t as timid anymore.


    She opened her mouth, and her tender voice sounded.


    "Royal Father, Royal Father is really, really scary when it comes to dealing with criminals."


    Deal with the prisoners?


    This Huan Yue Nation, had been peaceful for three or four years, and had basically not dealt with anyone, not to mention, Bai Zhanke had already personally dealt with some criminal.


    Thinking of this, Hua Mujin nodded her head.


    Only after thinking for a long time did he recall that half a year ago, a bandit from the martial arts world had infiltrated his Hidden Treasure Pavilion to steal some treasures before escaping to his own palace.


    However, when Bai Zhanke saw him, he stopped him in time. Then, Bai Zhanke personally executed this bandit from the martial arts world.


    But Hua Mujin did not know how she was executed, nor did she understand it.


    Thinking about it, this girl probably wanted to look for Bai Zhanke at that time, but coincidentally, Bai Zhanke had executed that prisoner. Her methods might have been very cruel, and left a shadow in the girl''s heart.


    Thinking about that, Hua Mujin sighed.


    "Yao''er is good, Royal Father executed the prisoners because the prisoner committed an unforgivable crime. He tried to hurt muhou, and the Royal Father loves the Muhou, so of course he wouldn''t allow anyone to hurt mufei. So even if you saw it, it doesn''t mean that the Royal Father is very scary, do you know? Because Royal Father loves you, Yao''er, Royal Father will never hurt Yao''er, and will only protect you, do you understand? "


    Hua Mujin didn''t know whether her words would work on the egret or not, but it was his daughter after all, and he had to teach her the right thing.


    After persuading the egret for a long time, Hua Mujin lied and slept for a long time before she finally came out with her bedchamber.


    Royal Garden.


    Hua Mujin came to the side of the pond, and just as she was about to walk towards the pavilion, she was called out to.


    Turning around, she saw Bai Lingyu, whom she had not seen for four years.


    "Long time no see, you ¡­" How are you doing? "


    As Bai Lingyu walked closer, he looked thinner than before, and gave off a decadent feeling. Hua Mujin kept feeling that there was something strange about him, but she couldn''t pinpoint it.


    "Well, long time no see. How are you, okay?"


    It was very obvious that Bai Lingyu could tell from Hua Mujin''s expression that she was not doing well.


    Yet he still didn''t give up and asked this question.


    "Not bad. After walking through many countries and seeing too many happy and sad scenes, even my heart has become a lot more fragile. Do you feel that the current me is useless? "


    Hua Mujin laughed awkwardly, she did not know what to say.


    Although he didn''t know why Bai Lingyu had returned this time, his current state made people feel that he was truly a good person.


    "It is normal for people to be sad and happy, and for the moon to be clear and round. Even if you have seen too much, and even your heart has become weak, it is because your willpower is not strong enough.


    Hearing this, Bai Lingyu was startled, but soon after, he laughed loudly.


    "Haha ¡­"


    "Sure enough, you are the woman that I fell in love with at the same time as Royal Brother. I thought you would advise me, but you are actually so direct."


    Persuade?


    On the contrary, Hua Mujin felt that she wasn''t bored enough to persuade others to live a good life.


    "Jin, I heard that you always wanted to roam the world and see the outside world. In that case, are you willing to come with me to see the world? "


    Hearing Bai Lingyu''s words, Hua Mujin was extremely moved.


    She had been thinking about this matter for many years.


    "Alright, alright ¡­"


    Subconsciously, Hua Mujin nodded like she was pounding garlic, and continuously agreed on the surface.


    However, when she realised that the person who said those words to her was not Bai Zhanke, why would she be so excited?


    However, it was already too late when he thought of this.


    This was because not far behind her stood a man whose entire body was filled with a cold aura.


    Before Hua Mujin even had the chance to reject her, she was carried away by someone. Then, being carried on someone''s shoulder, she walked towards the bedchamber.


    "Hey, hey, hey, Bai Zhanke, let me go, I was just, just now, I subconsciously nodded and agreed, I don''t have any intention to go out with him to relax, I really, I promise, I definitely don''t have that kind of thought, quickly put me down."


    Hua Mujin wanted to struggle free from Bai Zhanke''s shoulder, but since she didn''t have enough strength, it was useless.


    In the end, Hua Mujin had thrown him onto the bed and ate him dry until she was unable to get off the bed. Only then did this overbearing and cold man open his mouth and ask a question.


    "Do you still dare to follow others out of the palace?"


    Hua Mujin shook his head, his head shaking like a rattle.


    "I won''t dare, I definitely won''t dare."


    After a storm, Hua Mujin stood up and casually put on a set of clothes. Right now, her body was still a little weak, but for some reason, she really wanted to play the zither right now.


    Originally, the zither that could allow her to transmigrate was the one that Hua Mujin gave birth to three years ago, Bai Yi and the egret. However, due to childbirth, it almost died like that.


    He thought that the guqin would take Hua Mujin''s soul, but an accident happened. Not only was Hua Mujin''s soul not taken away, when she touched the guqin, the rays of light shot into her body, causing her body to no longer be weak, because the guqin had been saved.


    After that, Hua Mujin had investigated that this zither was actually intelligent.


    As long as she did not want to leave, and did not have the thought of leaving this world, she would not have her soul taken away by the zither.


    If one day she suddenly hated this world and had even the slightest intention of leaving, this zither would perhaps bring her soul back to modern times.


    "Are you going to play?"


    On the bed, Bai Zhanke supported himself with his head, exposing his firm chest, making him look extremely sexy, making him look like a criminal.


    "Hmm, I suddenly want to play a song. Do you want to hear it? Or, what song do you want to hear? I''ll play it for you?"


    Hua Mujin placed the zither on the zither stand, and sat in front of the zither. She raised her hand, and used her slender fingers to touch the zither strings, making them sound soft and pleasant, just like a nightingale.


    "You can all play it."


    Hearing Bai Zhanke''s voice, Hua Mujin laughed, then moved her finger, starting to play the zither.


    Hua Mujin seemed to have become one with the zither. In her eyes, there was only the sound of the zither, and then there was the man on the bed looking at her with a smile, carefully listening to her play the zither.


    No one would disturb this beautiful scene, nor would anyone. This was a beautiful world that belonged to only the two of them, and this scene would forever remain within their line of sight.

 C228

    Huan Yue Nation, General''s Estate


    Sparse light rain drizzled down methodically, and the front courtyard of General''s Estate was filled with all kinds of people. maidservant, servants, eunuchs, maids, mixed in.


    In the center was a delicate woman. Her entire body was covered with knife wounds, and her body was in tatters.


    "Hiss ¡­" The dagger slashed down once again, causing Luo Yaochang''s nerves to tighten. She opened her eyes with much difficulty.


    Under the roof, on top of the chaise longue, there was a beautiful and rich woman, the current empress dowager in charge of Huan Yue Nation.


    His eyes darted around as the memories in his mind flooded in like a series of death lanterns, leaving no place to block them.


    "Luo Yaochang, as long as you let go, why would you suffer such a pain? This Dowager will naturally treat you well, and treat the Luo Family well. "


    Luo Yaochang endured the pain and spat out a mouthful of blood at the empress dowager, "Pei, I believe you ¡­ "If I believe it, even sows can climb trees."


    When the empress dowager heard her words, her expression turned ferocious as her anger skyrocketed. "Someone, continue cutting until she begs for mercy."


    Blood slowly flowed out from her body along with drops of rain.


    "Ah ¡­"


    Luo Yaochang could not help but scream.


    Some of the surrounding maidservant slaves had already fainted, while some had tears in their eyes as they kneeled on the ground and cried.


    F * ck you, thousands of f * ckers. She hated people''s methods of torture the most in her life. Yet, this method actually landed on her own body. If she didn''t take revenge for this grudge, she wouldn''t believe Luo.


    "Stop."


    At this time, a group of generals from the Luo Army arrived.


    "Greetings to the empress dowager. Please show mercy." All the generals knelt down on the ground in unison. There was resolution in their eyes.


    The empress dowager slapped the table and rose to her feet. Are you all trying to rebel? "


    The leader of the generals raised his head and looked the empress dowager in the eye. Only, the empress dowager had probably forgotten that before being loyal to the imperial government, Luo Army was a subordinate of the Luo Family. In addition, the Luo Family dogs were the most unpleasant to listen to. The Luo Family''s Luo Army is already there, if the Luo Family falls, the Luo Army would no longer exist. "


    The leader of the group had a murderous look in his eyes. If not for the Madame in her hands, he would have rebelled against her with his Luo Army.


    "You, you ¡­ Luo Qing, good job. " Not daring to continue any further, the empress dowager angrily led the palace maids and eunuchs away.


    Luo Qing sucked in a deep breath and hurriedly picked Luo Yaochang up, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry and get a doctor."


    Behind the light curtain, Luo Yaochang lay on the bed, paralyzed, on the verge of death.


    In the dark, a man''s figure flashed in. The man''s face was indistinct, only that he looked down from above at the slightly opened Luo Yaochang. Smiling, cold to the point of exposing his bones: "Miss Luo, have you thought about it?"


    Luo Yaochang closed her eyes. The pain pierced every nerve, and she did not even have the strength to speak.


    When the man saw her tightly closing her eyes, he slowly squatted down. He lifted Luo Yaochang''s hand and placed it by his mouth, and lightly licked the blood that had seeped out.


    Luo Yaochang instantly shivered, goosebumps rose all over her body as she forced herself to shout out in pain, "I''ll go."


    Being scolded in such a manner, the man was not angry, but instead laughed: "Miss Luo is a smart person, I look forward to your performance."


    With that, the man disappeared in a flash.


    Luo Yaochang tilted her head and glanced at the place where the man had disappeared, her instincts telling her that this man was definitely not a good person.


    Sighing lightly, she thought that the only thing she could do now was to heal her wounds.


    Since he was already here, he might as well settle for now.


    For the next half a month, Luo Yaochang was bedridden.


    After a month, her injury was perfectly fine.


    The doctor was amazed at how quickly she was doing, but he told her that she would more or less have scars.


    Luo Yaochang didn''t care about the scars at all. She thought that in the twenty-first century, the huge scars on her face had not affected her at all.


    On this day, when Luo Yaochang was lazily basking in the sun in the courtyard, this peaceful scene was interrupted by a person she loathed, causing her to feel uncomfortable.


    "I never thought that a mere Miss Luo woman would be able to recover even faster than the man after receiving such heavy injuries."


    The man wore a thin green robe and waved the fan in his hand. Under the illumination of the sun, his exceptional appearance made him look extremely enchanting.


    Luo Yaochang glanced at him in disdain, then closed her eyes and dozed off: "Your highness came uninvited, did you forget to take your medicine before you left?"


    That''s right, the unparalleled beautiful man standing beside her, was the only king of this Huan Yue Nation. Bai Chengyuan - Prince Ye.


    It was said that this prince Ye, who had nothing to do at all, was a complete wastrel.


    Bai Chengyuan kept his fan, and lightly tapped the corner of his lips, laughing in a carefree manner: "You think this duke is also considered the most beautiful man in the entire continent, but in front of the Miss Luo, how can you be so disrespectful?"


    Luo Yaochang did not open her eyes, but only her red lips slightly curled as she said, "Your highness, narcissism is a disease that needs to be treated."


    Hearing that, Bai Chengyuan laughed out loud.


    "Miss Luo, you said that you will live together with this duke in a beautiful manner, and the citizens of Huan Yue Nation have all said that you and this king are a perfect match made in heaven."


    Damn you, Luo Yaochang cursed in her heart.


    How could she not know that he was a pervert with his reputation? What about scolding her instead?


    A year ago, in order to save the father of the general, the previous lord did not hesitate to abandon his woman''s most respected reputation and went out to seek an audience with the Minister of the imperial court. She even threatened to become someone else''s concubine if anyone could save her father.


    Although she had the face of a beauty that could topple nations and countless people who wanted to marry her, no one in the Empress Dowager was willing to help.


    "Of course, as long as Your Highness doesn''t mind, then my daughter will naturally be willing to enter Your Highness'' backyard and become a carefree and unrestrained princess." "But ¡­"


    Luo Yaochang opened her eyes, she then paused for a moment, and smiled brilliantly: It''s just that, with my daughter being so detailed, I wonder how Your Highness is feeling? "Don''t despise my broken body. It would be better if you hurt my little heart."


    Bai Chengyuan raised his eyebrows, this Luo Yaochang had his own pride in the past, so he knew about it. But now, he felt that she was different.


    Bai Chengyuan moved his body and lifted up Luo Yaochang''s lower jaw, even his eyes were laughing.


    "This king naturally does not disappoint the Miss Luo''s Three Thousand Flowing Intent. If I fail, the people of this world will curse this king for being heartless."


    "Since that''s the case, why not choose a day to carry my daughter into that mansion?" Luo Yaochang raised her head and looked Bai Chengyuan in the eye. Her smile became even wider, and she didn''t feel the slightest bit afraid.


    Bai Chengyuan''s eyes narrowed into slits as he smiled: "The day that we choose is not as good as the day that we meet. How about we go through the wedding ceremony for husband and wife today?"


    Luo Yaochang cursed in her heart: A stud horse, an animal whose lower body is thinking.


    However, a bashful look surfaced on her face as she gently opened Bai Chengyuan''s hands and mischievously glanced at him, "My prince, you''re so annoying."

 C229

    With that sentence, Luo Yaochang''s stomach turned upside down, and goosebumps fell all over.


    She couldn''t help but admire herself. Was such a shameless woman still herself? His acting skills were truly realistic.


    Luo Yaochang looked at the Bai Chengyuan who had instantly pulled down his face. With the same expression from that night, the two suppressive feelings came from the man in front of him.


    People say that women turn their faces as if they were flipping a book, she felt that men are the weather, change at will.


    Bai Chengyuan moved closer to her, the two of them were exceptionally close, and they stared at the person in front of them. "Woman, don''t forget your deal with this king. Otherwise, you know the consequences. "


    Luo Yaochang sighed in her heart, this was a man. She used an intimate voice to speak chilling words.


    "Your Highness need not worry, my mother is still in your hands, I dare not forget." "However, my daughter still has to thank Your Highness. Thank you for saving my daughter and leaving the cold palace."


    The two of them chatted in voices that could only be heard by each other.


    After a long while, Bai Chengyuan gently stood up, and then wore a sloppy expression on his face.


    "Even though I have come to see Miss Luo, I am still a lot more relieved to see that she is unharmed. I believe the dead Old General Luo will also be at ease to reincarnate. I just hope that the future generations of Old General Luo will not be too sad. "


    Luo Yaochang scoffed, this was the typical example of a weasel paying his respects to a chicken.


    "If Your Highness has seen that my daughter is unharmed, then please forgive me for not sending you off."


    Suddenly, Bai Chengyuan stepped forward and pushed Luo Yaochang''s entire body onto the chaise longue. Luo Yaochang opened her eyes wide, looking at Bai Chengyuan''s lips that were about to fall, she instinctively wanted to attack, but she heard Bai Chengyuan say: "Don''t move, there are people monitoring us."


    Hearing that, Luo Yaochang stopped her knees that were slightly raised.


    He thought that Bai Chengyuan wouldn''t really kiss him, but just pretended to show it to the people watching.


    Unexpectedly, Bai Chengyuan squeezed her hands even harder. She was completely suppressed by Bai Chengyuan. Even though he tried to struggle free, he couldn''t muster any strength.


    The so-called intimacy was completely different, but the thoughts in their minds were different.


    But unlike Luo Yaochang''s resistance, Bai Chengyuan''s eyes dimmed slightly. The best wine in the world was only worth so much, and he was even a little nostalgic.


    In a blink of an eye, Bai Chengyuan retracted his train of thoughts and suddenly released Luo Yaochang, causing the corner of his mouth to turn red.


    Damn it, this woman dared to bite him. However, this aroused his interest.


    Extending his tongue to lick the corner of his lips, Bai Chengyuan forcibly swallowed the line of blood.


    "Woman, has anyone told you that men like more obedient women?"


    Luo Yaochang glared at the shameless man in front of him. Then he had found the wrong person.


    "Prince, with your beauty comparable to a woman''s, there are many in the elegant building that want to throw themselves into your arms." Good? Your Highness probably found the wrong place. "


    Luo Yaochang stood up, then angrily walked towards her own house.


    Before entering, she stopped and did not turn around. "Your Highness, this matter has been monitored by someone. It''s best if I don''t trouble you to use it in the future. I, Luo Yaochang, am not a woman who has never learned martial arts. Don''t think that I don''t know what you are thinking. I''ll tell you this right now, although the power behind you cannot be underestimated, I, Luo Yaochang, am also not someone who is easy to deal with. "


    Pa! * The door was slammed shut, leaving Bai Chengyuan in a mess.


    In that last move, he had indeed wanted to test Luo Yaochang''s reaction. If there were people monitoring him, it would have been pure nonsense.


    Bai Chengyuan rubbed the corner of his slightly cracked lips as a smile surfaced on his face.


    "Very good, woman. You have successfully piqued This King''s interest. " With a sly smile, Bai Chengyuan swaggered out of the General''s Estate.


    Seeing three months pass by in a flash, Luo Yaochang started to get busy. From top to bottom, no one knew what she was busy with. Everyone was worried about what would happen to her General''s Estate in the future.


    Actually, General''s Estate''s butler was the busiest.


    Not only that, in these three months after the Old General Luo had been beheaded, many servants came to find him using different methods, wanting to leave the General''s Estate. But since the indenture contract was in the General''s Estate, they didn''t dare to rashly escape. If he escaped and got caught, there was only one word: "die."


    "Eldest Miss? "Eldest Miss?"


    "Ah?" "What''s wrong?" Luo Yaochang was lost in thought, the butler spoke a lot beside her, but she did not hear a word she said.


    Upon seeing this, the butler became even more anxious, "Eldest Miss, please think of a way. This year, the imperial government has not even given us a salary.


    Luo Yaochang rubbed her Sun Tendon and shook her head, wasn''t it just money? Just make it.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now."


    The steward wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he gave up and went down.


    After the butler left, Luo Yaochang got up and went into her own room, and started searching.


    Presumably, this direct descendant of General''s Estate also had a lot of savings, adding on some precious gold and silver jewelry, she could sell them for more than a thousand liang. If she wanted to do what she wanted, silver was a must.


    After flipping through for a long time, Luo Yaochang''s pain was indescribable. The memories in her head told her that she was a pauper.


    In order to save his father, the previous master had sold off almost all the valuable things in his General''s Estate.


    "Eldest Miss, Eldest Miss, it''s bad." Luo Yaochang''s personal maidservant came running over while gasping for breath, worry and anxiety still hung on her face.


    Luo Yaochang was not in a good mood in the first place, so she became even more impatient when she saw Lian: "What big deal is this, are you rushing to be reborn?"


    "No, it''s the Third Miss. The Third Miss was beaten by the Second Madam."


    Hearing that, Luo Yaochang slammed the table and stood up, the teacup on the table also broke, and the tea water flowed down: "What, I''m not dead yet, and you think I''m pooping?"


    In the courtyard, a little girl about ten years old was standing in the middle of the yard. On her face, five finger marks could clearly be seen.


    The woman in front of her, with her luxurious and luxurious clothes, and her makeup that was so thick it was almost dust in the wind, made a striking contrast with the elegant and unique courtyard.


    The woman raised her hand and continued to curse, "Damned girl, your dad cried to death because of you."


    The sound of a slap resounded through the courtyard. The woman seemed to have used all her strength to slap the little girl, but she did not hit her.


    Luo Yaochang''s face was dark and her eyes were cold. Her killing intent rose from her body, "Is Second Madam growing up or is someone backing you up?"


    The woman panicked and quickly retreated a few steps, "B-young miss."


    Luo Yaochang caressed her red and swollen face, and turned around.


    Seeing her only blood related sister, who was crying so much, Luo Yaochang lovingly patted Luo Yuexin''s head and consoled him, "Good girl, don''t cry anymore. There''s still Big Sis here."

 C230

    Luo Yuexin sobbed a few times, and tightly hugged onto Luo Yaochang''s waist: "Big sister, is Xin really a jinx? Second Mother said that Xin had caused father''s death. "


    Luo Yaochang was even more furious in her heart, this damned woman actually instigated such a cruel thing into a ten year old child.


    "Good girl, Xin is father''s precious daughter, and is also big sister''s happy fruit. Xin only needs to ignore the nonsense of outsiders. "


    After comforting Luo Xinyue and seeing that she was about to fall asleep in her arms, she ordered someone to bring her away.


    The current Luo Yaochang made people feel afraid. Although her calm face didn''t have any expression, she still felt a sense of threat.


    Second Madam''s face was taut and her hands were wrapped around the brocade handkerchief. She was afraid that something was amiss. "Eldest, Eldest Miss, I ¡­ I didn''t mean to hit you."


    Luo Yaochang did not reply, she only slowly arrived under a tree that was covered in green leaves, and reached out to break a branch before biting down on it.


    The Second Madam was even more nervous. In the past, whenever Luo Yaochang made a mistake, she would never make things difficult for her. But she clearly didn''t understand the woman in front of her.


    The surroundings were eerily quiet, even the sound of the wind blowing through the branches was ridiculously loud.


    The corner of Luo Yaochang''s lips curled up. Although she was smiling, it made everyone think that it was a rainbow before the storm.


    "Second Lady, right? If you say you didn''t mean to hit me, then you mean to hit Third Miss on purpose? According to the Huan Yue Nation''s ancestral rules, the matriarch would be in charge of the Patriarch''s life, and the matriarch would no longer be in charge of the direct disciples. And the current General''s Estate should be controlled by the direct descendant of my General''s Estate, right? "


    Luo Yaochang shot a cold glance over, and seeing that Second Madam''s hands were still trembling, she started to speak sternly: "Since this young lady is in charge of General''s Estate, I wonder where Second Madam is going to find the guts to hit this young lady''s direct sister? Your Censor father who went from the fifth rank? Or was it something else? This really makes my heart slightly cold. "


    Second Madam Gu knelt on the ground with a thump. The handkerchief wiped the tears from her eyes as she said, "Eldest Miss, no, no ¡­" I know I was wrong. Your excellency, please spare me in large numbers. This has nothing to do with my father. "


    Luo Yaochang shot a glance of disgust, sat on the chair Lian had brought over and snorted: So that means, there are other imperial relatives supporting you?


    Second Madam rolled her eyes and became even more nervous. Her action did not escape Luo Yaochang''s sharp eyes.


    "No, no."


    "Lian, call Luo Qing over. Butler, call all the wives and maidservant servants over here. "


    Pui! Luo Yaochang spat out the branch in her mouth and roared: "Do you really think that my General''s Estate is empty? No one can control you? One by one, they were all about to overturn the heavens and gain power? Don''t think that I don''t know what you are doing in the dark. If I don''t properly let you all remember the family rules and clan rules, do you really think that this direct daughter of mine is a soft persimmon that you can pinch however you please? "


    Not long later, a small courtyard was filled with people. All sorts of expressions stood on their faces. Some of them were nervous, while others looked as if they were vowing to die.


    "I don''t want to kill them all. Second Madam, I''ll give you two choices. One, pack up and go back to your Censor''s office. "Two, accept the death of the magic staff."


    Perhaps it was because he used too much strength, or perhaps it was because he was too angry, but when Luo Yaochang used a bit of force, the teacup in her hand shattered with a bang.


    Between her fingers, a hint of blood-red flowed with the tea. She actually didn''t feel any pain at all.


    Upon seeing this, Lian''s face was full of worry. Without caring about Luo Yaochang''s objections, she helped Luo Yaochang bandage her wounds.


    Everyone in the area gasped.


    The two choices she gave him were both death. According to the rules of the Huan Yue Nation, if a married woman were to be returned to her family, she would have to suffer a hundred feet of long silk before dying, and her reputation would be ruined as well.


    Seeing that the Second Madam had cried so much that she had lost her voice, Luo Yaochang spoke to Luo Qing in disgust.


    "Luo Qing, drag the Second Madam down and punish her with thirty strokes, punished her to kneel in the Ancestral Hall. Without my order, you are not allowed to take even half a step out of the ancestral hall. "


    When Second Madam heard this, she frantically kowtowed to express her gratitude. The reason why Luo Yaochang did not follow the clan rules and killed her was because she wanted to keep this piece that was swaying unsteadily for her use.


    Luo Yaochang swept her eyes across everyone present.


    Ever since she was young, she had had a photographic memory.


    The different expressions of Third Madam and Fifth Madam entered her eyes. Well, when she was selling arms, she had seen a lot of people, and she was quite comfortable with the drama of these fights.


    "I''ll be frank with you today. I''ll never raise slaves with half a mind. If anyone wants to leave, take a hundred silver and buy your indenture contract from me. I won''t make things difficult for you."


    A hundred silver taels, what a large number that was. The wages of an ordinary servant was only three to five taels of silver per month. If one were to get along well, some of the wages would only be seven to eight taels. How long would they have to make that?


    Luo Yaochang knew all of these, but she knew even more that some of the maidservant''s slaves were other people''s pawns. If anyone could take out this silver, they would have to take bribes.


    The beautiful woman who stood closest to Luo Yaochang walked out.


    Luo Yaochang smiled sweetly, "Fifth Madam, you want to redeem yourself as well?"


    Her words made Lian and the butler feel that it was funny.


    Everyone knew that this Fifth Madam was born an elegant courtesan, the reason she could become the Fifth Madam of General''s Estate was because the First Madam pitied her back then. But she had been ungrateful and had seduced the general and climbed into his bed.


    In the end, it was the First Madam who begged for mercy, and that was why she obtained the title of Fifth Madam.


    Fifth Madam clenched her teeth as she glared at Luo Yaochang, but she didn''t dare to be too presumptuous. She smiled calmly, "Eldest Miss, where are you saying this? I only want to apologize to Eldest Miss. Because my humble concubine''s body wasn''t feeling well these few days, I hope that Eldest Miss can let my humble concubine leave first. "


    "Of course, Fifth Madam''s body is not well, so you should rest well." Luo Yaochang did not say anything. Just as Fifth Madam was about to leave the courtyard, she blurted out, "Fifth Madam, remember to greet the empress dowager on my behalf."


    The Fifth Madam paused for a bit, and in the end, without turning around, left without replying.


    After a long time, the courtyard was silent.


    The maidservant slaves all looked to be in panic, waiting respectfully for Luo Yaochang to speak again.


    After waiting for a while, Luo Yaochang felt that she was getting impatient. Whether these people were truly afraid of her or had other plans, she did not know.


    "Luo Qing, all of the maidservant slaves in the second wife''s room are to be punished by twenty pieces of the staff. They are to be paid for half a year''s work."


    When these words came out, a few of the maidservant slaves were so scared that their faces turned pale and they kneeled down to beg for mercy.