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The unforeseen event had occurred in an instant that no one could have expected.

When Yan Han had ordered his men to break through the door, she felt her eyes go blurry. Looking back, she was surprised to find that her surroundings had become very rigid. The people hiding behind the trees had their swords reflected in the sunlight, giving off a piercing white light that hurt her eyes.

Yan Han also realized the situation at the same time. After a moment of shock, he quickly returned to his normal state. He crouched down and said in a low voice, "I never thought that there would be such an army in the Sky Dynasty."

To be exact, it wasn't the army, but a group of death warriors who were sneaking around. Every one of them could control their own breathing and footsteps extremely well, and their inner strength was inconceivably high.

This group of people was the group that had besieged and annihilated Rong Xiu, allowing He Lan Xue to break through the formation and enter.

But with the strength that they had displayed, last time, when He Lan Xue had been able to break through them alone, she had to admit that she was very lucky.

Yan Han was not an emperor who lived in a deep palace. He had already been in the army for several years, and he had been on four sides. With just a glance, he could see the strength within their organization, their inner breathing, and their formation.

However, it was too late to recall his men.

The door was broken in.

The people in the room turned around at the same time to face the uninvited guests.

There weren't many people who came with Yan Han this time. That old man was still staying in the inn — he didn't agree with this operation, so he naturally didn't want to bother with it. There was a guard by Yan Han's side, and the other four guards had been standing guard here the night before. At this moment, they were ordered to rush into the room and stand in front of Rong Xiu and He Lan Xue.

"And who are you?" All the weight of his body fell onto his hands which were resting on the edge of the table.

His face was pale and his lips were pale.

He thought these four people were here to help her, but she asked the same question at the same time, "Who are you?"

As she said this, she subconsciously took a step back in the direction of He Lan Xue.

Her beautiful appearance lost all color because of her panic and astonishment.

In a sudden situation, she would still lean towards He Lan Xue — She had been protected by She Lan Xue too many times, so she was already used to it.

He Lan Xue immediately realized that the four mysterious people in front of her didn't belong to either side. Almost without thinking, she stretched out her hand to protect Rong Xiu behind her, but just as her right hand moved, because of her unstable strength, she fell forward.

He once again placed his hands on the table, half-crouching as self-mockery flashed in his eyes.

Why would she need his protection?

He could not protect himself, so who else could he protect?

Perhaps it was because of the violent movements just now, but the effect of the Forgotten Grass, which had been suppressed by He Lan Xue for a long time, suddenly came from all directions.

He felt dizzy.

His arm, which he had been trying so hard to hold on to, started to tremble uncontrollably.

Would he really forget it all?

He Lan Xue was no longer able to investigate the origins of the four people in front of her. At the last moment, when she lost her consciousness, she thought of a question that made him feel incomparably depressed and confused.

Did he ever know Rong Xiu? Did he ever know his big brother, or his second brother, or Pei Ruochen, or Yi Jian, or any of the other people around him?

He thought he understood what they wanted, that he wouldn't let anyone down.

So it wasn't.

He Lan Xue's unparalleled confidence finally collapsed amidst all the uncertainties and doubts.

He squeezed the hand that held his memory, but it was empty. They were all so complex and unpredictable.

Except for her...

Except for her!

The heartless laughter of her had somehow become the last image in his mind, and then completely sunk into the eternal night.

"It's too late. I have to capture her immediately." Seeing He Lan Xue fall, Yan Han made a prompt decision. He instructed his servant in a low voice, "Stay here."

Yan Han's prestige lay in the fact that he would never abandon his subordinates. Even if it was just the most ordinary four guards of the Flame Palace, he had to personally bring them back.

As for his personal guards, they continued to stay on the rooftop to protect his wife as per his orders.

His wife had wanted to jump down after him, but the guard had pinned her down and stopped her from moving.

She could only watch helplessly as the swords and blades around her began to move. The encirclement began to shrink rapidly, and when Yan Han stepped into the house, the outside had already turned into a metal barrel.

The tip of the saber was pointed in every direction.

"Let's not talk about He Lan Xue first, let's talk about her later." Yan Han gave his four subordinates a succinct command and then pushed open the window, calmly looking at the approaching figure as he asked in a clear voice, "I wonder who is this person?"

Before she could say anything, her arms were grabbed by the guard who had just moved. At the same time, her mute acupoint was hit.

Outside the door, a well-dressed man stood in front of the crowd with his hands clasped behind his back. He was upright, and his body was as straight as a mountain. He had a steady and reliable appearance.

Yan Han looked over: That person looked to be about forty years old, and his expression was calm and wise. He was someone who had gone through many trials and tribulations, and had a clear mind. Furthermore, he was well-maintained and had a clear and handsome appearance. One could even vaguely see the elegance of his youth.

His heart stirred, and he used an unquestionable tone to call out, "Pei Lipu, Prime Minister Pei?"

The other side agreed without much surprise and only looked at him indifferently.

In the eyes of Pei Linpu, the Yan Han before him was also a stranger. Although the Yan Kingdom had been very restless lately, the two countries had been at loggerheads for more than twenty years. Thus, even though one of them was the Son of Heaven and the other was the Prime Minister, they did not recognize each other.

However, they had heard too many rumors about him from spies. Almost all of them had the image of the old man in their hands.

However, once they met, their appearances would be completely different.

Yan Han's appearance had deeply touched Pei Linpu — not just because of his desert handsomeness and domineering air, but also because of Yan Han's calm demeanor when in a difficult situation.

"You look like a man." "If I'm not mistaken, you should be the son of Yan Zihao, right?"

"You've met my father?" Yan Han slightly froze for a moment, then a look of understanding appeared on his face.

Pei Limpu used to be a follower of Madam Xi, and Madam Xi had a complicated relationship with Yan Han's father, Yan Zihao.

He knew that Yan Zihao wasn't that rare.

"After Emperor Hao passed away the year before last, I wanted to pay my respects to him, but because of the many matters in the world, I was unable to do so. I can't help but feel regret." Pei Linfu lightly shook his head as he sighed to himself.

"Isn't that simple?" Yan Han smiled lightly and said, "I will capture you and bring you back to the Kingdom of Yan. When that happens, Lord Pei can pay his respects to the late emperor."

"There is no way you can break out of this encirclement, because this formation was passed down by Madam Xi. Back then, Madam Xi had relied on it to keep your father, and after that, she no longer set foot in the imperial court. "Now, it will keep you as well. If the heavens capture you, I hope we can continue the promise of the previous generation: Your Majesty will never step into the heavens again." Pei Lipu wasn't angry. He only looked at Yan Han with a gentle smile as he spoke.

"You are wrong. After my father was trapped by the formation last time, he returned home to study it wholeheartedly. Many years ago, he had already broken through the formation and wanted to use it to trap me." Yan Han smiled, and then he turned to the side, just in time for Pei to see Murong Xiu.

Rao could not speak, and could only look at Pei for help.

Pei Lipe wasn't surprised. He already knew that Murong Xiu was in the room, but he couldn't confirm what was going on with He Lan Xue, so he was wary of her.

"If you don't mind, why don't you let the prime minister of your country, the Empress, pay his respects to the late king?" Yan Han asked lightly as he faced Pei Linpu, once again blocking Murong Xiu's path.

These words were a straightforward threat.

If they were concerned about their safety, they would naturally let them go.

Of course, if they didn't care about her safety, there would be a bloody battle that would most likely kill them.

Pei didn't answer immediately. Instead, he frowned and pondered, as if weighing the pros and cons.

If it was someone else, he might have decided to let them go. However, Yan Han wasn't just anyone else, he was the number one enemy of the Sky Dynasty.

The Sky Empire had suffered continuously this year and their nation was weak. If the Yan Kingdom took advantage of the situation and invaded again, it would probably be extremely difficult.

But now, he had the chance to capture Yan Han, and the chance to resolve this searing disaster — Was a mere empress worth them giving up such an excellent opportunity?

While he was silent, Yan Han, although still indifferent, knew that things were not going well.

It seems that Helan Chun did not ask Pei to issue any military decree. Perhaps Helan Chun's original words were: act according to the circumstances.

He had never stressed the safety of his queen, and it was only because of this that he dared to hesitate so boldly over the life and death of his matriarch.

Thinking of this, Yan Han started to sympathize with Rong Xiu, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look at her.

Her face was pale, much whiter than when she faced He Lan Xue.

He sighed to himself: A clever woman, too.

Pei Linpu's hesitation has hinted at the indifference of He Lan Chun, He Lan Chun's choice.

Could it be that Rong Xiu didn't understand?

As expected, after a short silence, Pei Lipe spoke slowly and deliberately, "If His Majesty insists on inviting our Empress back, the kingdom of etiquette will also invite His Majesty to stay at the capital for a period of time."

He had already chosen to abandon his son.

Abandon Rong Xiu.

Although Yan Han had already guessed the ending, he was still a bit surprised when he heard this. He asked, "For such a big matter, does it mean that even the prime minister doesn't need to ask the emperor of the imperial court?"

Pei Lipe smiled and calmly replied, "His Majesty won't accept any orders from the emperor. Besides, it's an honor to be able to invite His Majesty back to the kingdom. I believe that the emperor will welcome you as well."

Yan Han smiled bitterly before he shot out like a bolt of lightning. The people outside thought that he was about to attack, but before they could react, he had already released his hand.

Rong Xiu's meridians had been broken through.

"Forget it, you don't have much value. I hate bullying weak girls my entire life. Of course, a girl that can bring down the Carefree King is not a weak girl." Yan Han did not care about Rong Xiu's astonishment and embarrassment. He said, "You can go. After you return to the palace, help me bring He Lan Chun back. He said that I am very willing to meet with him as soon as possible."