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Yan Han's words drew everyone's attention to Rong Xiu.

But Rong Xiu acted as if she didn't hear anything. Even though her meridians had been broken and the restrictions had been lifted, she still stood there blankly.

From where she stood, she could clearly see He Lan Xue, her closed eyes, and her pale complexion. It was a beautiful face, and at this moment, she was as pure and clean as a child's — on this face, she could not find even the slightest shadow of her brother.

Were they really brothers?

A question popped up in her mind as she smiled wryly.

Then, with her head held high, she walked confidently past the cold and the fire.

Her shoulders were straight.

Her expression was noble, elegant, and inviolable.

Yan Han originally looked down on her, but when he saw her reaction, he couldn't help but admire her a little.

After experiencing all this, Murong Xiu was still able to maintain his composure and remain calm towards everyone else. It could only be said to be a skill.

A woman that was able to be loved by He Lan Xue might not necessarily be a vase.

When Rong Xiu stepped out of their range of control, the four subordinates in the room cast a probing look at Yan Han. After all, at the moment, Rong Xiu was their only bargaining chip.

Yan Han merely shook his head lightly and said lightly, "With He Lan Chun treating her like this, it makes no difference whether she goes back or not."

In fact, if he brought Rong Xiu away now, it would help He Lan Chun resolve the awkward situation. It might even become a reason for everyone to unite against the same enemy.

And if Rao Rong went back, when this person was used and abandoned and returned to the palace, it would be no different from a potential threat to He Lan Chun. This was more advantageous.

Yan Han had always been a smart person.

Rong Xiu continued to walk forward, her steps calm and graceful without a speck of dust.

It was as if what she was wearing now was not coarse clothes, but silk and silk that could not be bought even by the wealth of this world.

It was as if she was not in the wilderness, but instead in the crimson carpet that stretched for miles in front of the majestic palace.

The crowd raised their eyebrows at first, but then a look of respect appeared in their eyes.

This is their queen.

No matter what, she would not lose her mother.

Rong Xiu stopped in front of Pei Linfu.

Pei Lipe bowed slightly and gave a slight bow. "Esteemed Empress has been startled."

"It's been hard on you too, master Pei." Soo Soo returned the bow with a reserved air and replied coolly, "Sir, you are still so far ahead of your age. You are truly worthy of respect, acting for the nation and its people."

"The Empress has done a great service." Pei Linpu replied, "Please wait a little longer Empress. When I have tidied up this man, I will send you back to the palace in the carriage of the gold-plated phoenix. Your Majesty misses your mistress very much."

Rong Xiu sneered coldly.

Those who had never seen her smile before would never imagine that there would be such a cold and mocking smile after such a gentle, elegant appearance.

"Go back and tell He Lan Chun that I have done everything he wanted me to do and that I hope he will keep his promise and not make things difficult for my family. I also hope that he can release my father as soon as possible."

"Why does the Empress say that?" Pei Linpu retorted calmly, "Empress Dowager's father, Grand Preceptor Rong, has long since returned to his homeland. Why would he make things difficult for His Majesty?"

"Returning home?" "He's planning to return to his hometown, but he hasn't come out since he entered the palace and handed the letter over," she said with disdain. If it was not He Lan Chun who held him hostage, then who was it?!

Pei Linpu was silent for a moment before he asked, "Empress Dowager, did you never think that Grand Preceptor Rong would voluntarily visit the palace?"

It was as if Rong Xiu was struck by lightning.

They were all people of ice and snow. With just a few words, they could see what was really going on.

Murong Xiu already understood.

She had always thought that He Lan Chun was going to use the Rong family's matter to force her. Why had he never thought that the Rong family was also He Lan Chun's subject.

If her father had even the slightest intention of loving her, how could he allow his daughter to be troubled time and time again?

The only reason was that he had silently agreed to it and was even involved in creating false images.

Rong Xiu had never despaired like this before. It turned out that the person she was protecting was also scheming against her.

The consolation of surviving turned out to be an illusion.

Her fulcrum disintegrated.

"Empress?" Pei Linpu seemed to know that he had misspoken. Seeing that Rong Xiu didn't say anything for a long time, he couldn't help but call out in worry.

Rong Xiu raised her head. Her eyes were empty, but strangely clear.

"Sure." After a long time, she only lightly said two words, then she pulled back her skirt and walked into the depths of the countryside.

"Empress?" Naturally, Pei Lipu did not dare to stop her. He could only call out to her from behind.

"Go back and tell He Lan Chun that it's all over." I did what I could for him, and he no longer needed me. In the future, don't look for me either. "

Pei Lipe didn't say anything more. As Rong Xiu walked further and further away, a man with the appearance of a general asked in a low voice, "Prime Minister, do you want to bring the Empress back?"

"No need." Pei Liping smiled faintly and said carelessly, "Let old man Rong grieve. Isn't he prepared to lose his daughter when he's able to make use of her?"

"But the Prime Minister …"

"I wonder if Ruo Lan will win." Pei Lipu lightly said something irrelevant before shifting his attention back to Yan Han.

Yan Han had long since witnessed the entire scene and could not help but laugh.

If she left intentionally, there was a high chance that the noble imperial concubine would become the next Queen of Sky.

It seemed that the Celestial dynasty had reached a climax in their struggle for power.

"Close the door and prepare for battle." Seeing Pei's gaze turn to him, Yan Han closed the window without hesitation, and the group retreated to the center of the room.

"What should we do?" A subordinate pointed at He Lan Xue who was lying on the armchair.

"If possible." Yan Han thought of how his wife was so nervous about him and said without hesitation, "In short, we can't let anything happen to him."

That was what he had promised his lover.

"But, the poison of the Wangyou Grass …"

"It's fine for now, as long as you take the antidote within 24 hours —" But, could they really take her out?

Now, he seemed to be unable to save himself.

Moreover, his wife was still hiding on the rooftop. He couldn't let anyone find her, so the first thing he had to do was lure her away.

"Let's lure them away first, then let Ding Zi take her and He Lan Xue and leave." Yan Han said again.

Ding Zi was the bodyguard that had always stood by her side.

"But if we leave this hut, we will have no advantage at all, and the king will be in danger. Please reconsider! " The guard at his side hurriedly cupped his hands and advised him.

Just as Yan Han was about to refute her, his lover who had long been unable to hold back anymore suddenly opened his mouth, and fiercely bit down towards Ding Zi who was covering her palm.

Ding Zi was, after all, a trained warrior. Even though he was bitten by his lover, he did not move his hand away. He only slightly loosened his grip.

However, this tiny gap was enough for his lover's voice to be heard.

"Hey!"

Everyone looked up, surprised and annoyed.

Seeing that her hiding place had been discovered, Ding Zi no longer held her hostage. Instead, he resentfully glanced at her. However, due to the cold flame, he did not dare to actually curse her.

Her lover looked at him innocently, then stood up, ready to get up. Before she could even stand up, she was already on the verge of collapse.

Ding couldn't help but support her, while her lover smiled at him gratefully. "Thank you," he said, ignoring his stare, which was enough to kill.

When they jumped down from the roof, Pei Linpu's men were on full alert. Yan Han also opened the window, and without any hesitation, he shouted, "What are you doing down here!?" Ding Zi, how did you do it! You want to exterminate your entire family!? "

Ding Zi lowered his head and did not dare to explain. However, she simply smiled and patted Ding Zi's arm comfortingly. After that, she raised her head and explained, "I bit him."

She had always been bold.

"You …" Yan Han also didn't understand why he was so angry. He was clearly in danger, but he wasn't in a mess. He could always maintain his clarity of mind.

However, from the moment his lover descended onto the ground, he felt anxious and anxious. His heart was filled with chaos, and he was unable to depress his heart no matter what.

"You don't want me to help him, do you!" Yan Han choked for a moment. He could only use this to threaten her.

Although nothing he could say right now was of any use, he was still angry, angry that he had brought his lover into danger.

It was as if he hadn't realized at all that his lover had put them in danger.

Yan Han blamed himself.

"I want to help him, but I can't let you be in danger." Her lover blinked and replied matter-of-factly, "Yan Han, if you can leave, then leave. Don't worry about A Xue and me."

A Xue was her responsibility, but it was not Yan Han's responsibility. She could not implicate Yan Han because of this.

"No, I promise you." Yan Han replied with a dark expression, "Do you really think that being alone is like farting!"

In fact, Yan Han should feel gratified by what Yi said: she was thinking for his sake.

But the real emotion was anger, and the anger was getting stronger and stronger. The way her lover said this, it also meant that she didn't see him as her own person. She didn't want him to leave, leaving behind her and He Lan Xue. Then, what did he count for? Was he really just a helper on the road?

Yan Han seemed to have forgotten that he was merely a helper to his lover when he was upset with himself.

"I'm just using you." Her eyes were wide open as she said frankly, "I used your abilities and your subordinates. The first time I came close to you was because I was uneasy and had good intentions in my heart. Therefore, you don't have to take it to heart.

That was the truth, more than anything else. When his wife said it, she did not feel embarrassed. Her calm expression made Yan Han's subordinates want to curse.

Ding Zi almost wanted to kick her away.

But strangely, after hearing these words, Yan Han suddenly calmed down.

He smiled and replied with what could be called gentleness, "Then use it to the end."

Yan Han often had some strange reactions, such as this time.

At that time, she still didn't understand what doting was.

No one had ever doted on her like this before.

So she did not understand the Yan Han.