Chapter 46 Deep Affection
the steak into small pieces with a knife on the table before taking a fork back to the bed. “You should sit up too! It’s not good for your stomach to eat lying down,” she said.Rong Jing reached out h...Chapter 46 Deep Affection
The Blue Family announced, "In consideration of Prince Rui’s deep affection for Lan Yi and his sincere confession of guilt, the Blue family does not wish to cause further trouble. We have only one requirement: Prince Rui must come to the Blue Family to accept punishment on bended knee, and he must also pass through the Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation that intruded into our family. If he can successfully complete this task, we will agree to marry our daughter to him; if not, it is a matter of fate, and the Southern Liang cannot blame anyone else. The entire world serves as witness."
When this news was released, people’s attention immediately shifted back to the Blue Family. The commotion in the land resumed.
The Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation from the Blue Family had gained a reputation across the realm over a hundred years ago and was listed as one of the most formidable formations of its time. It comprised eighty-one inner and outer arrays, each with a death gate, which would lead to certain doom if one accidentally triggered it. There was even an old tale that no living person had ever left the Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation.
The reason the Blue Family ranked so highly among the Ten Great Families was mainly due to this formation.
Now, although the Blue Family seemed to be accepting Prince Rui’s marriage proposal on the surface, in reality, they were setting a difficult challenge for him. If he accepted it, he would essentially place himself in an untenable position.
When Yun Qianyue heard Ling Lian's report, her clear eyes narrowed slightly and she remained silent for a long time.
"Miss, the Blue Family probably guessed that Prince Rui would accept their challenge and devised this plan accordingly If he does not step forward and take responsibility, then his earlier declaration of deep affection to Master Blue and Southern Liang’s announcement will all be laughable. Going back on one's word is seen as a sign of cowardice by the world. On the other hand, if he accepts, but cannot pass through the Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation" Ling Lian asked worriedly when Yun Qianyue did not respond for a long time after hearing the news.
Yun Qianyue smiled faintly, "The Blue Family’s plan is indeed meticulous. However, I doubt that this idea originated from them; there must be someone else involved."
"Prince Seven" Ling Lian asked carefully.
"Apart from Ye Tianyi, no one else could have come up with such a strategic move to turn the current situation in favor of the Blue Family," Yun Qianyue said nonchalantly.
"Then will Prince Rui accept Or is there any other way to turn this around for Southern Liang’s advantage" Ling Lian asked again.
Yun Qianyue laughed, "Prince Nanling Rui will accept! Knowing that the tiger mountain has a tiger does not prevent one from going into it. A prince cannot be scared off by an apology or a dangerous formation; his courage would then be too small."
"But the Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation is really terrifying. As far as I know, no one who entered it ever came out," Ling Lian said softly.
“I only know that there’s nothing in this world that can’t be solved; if something hasn't been solved yet, it's because we haven’t found the right method to solve it. Therefore, there are also no formations that cannot be broken through; if they can't be broken through, it’s merely because we haven't found the correct way." Yun Qianyue said calmly, "Sometimes, the more difficult something seems in this world, the simpler it actually is."
Ling Lian nodded but did not say anything.
At noon, Yun Qianyue received another letter from Rong Jing. Accompanying the letter were two little clay figurines: one resembled Rong Jing and the other herself. The figures' expressions were incredibly lifelike; their craftsmanship was absolutely exquisite.
Yun Qianyue held the tiny clay figurines in her hands for a long time, unable to help smiling at the thought of how Rong Jing's delicate white fingers must have looked while sculpting them. Back then, he should have been grinning widely too.
She discovered that even though they were separated by thousands of miles, she felt happier than ever before. Despite being under a shadow of uncertainty and changing circumstances across the land, every day was full of anticipation for her, all because of Rong Jing’s letters and the surprises he could send at any moment.
Yun Qianyue played with the clay figurines for a long time before finally picking up her brush to reply. After writing the letter, she stepped out of her room and walked over to a cassia tree in the courtyard. It was almost the Mid-Autumn Festival; the cassia flowers were blooming, spreading their fragrance through the air as soon as one got near them. She picked some leaves from the cassia tree and used them on the last page of her letter to create two connected hearts. After staring at it for a long time, she finally folded the paper neatly before sending it out with Ling Lian.
Everything was peaceful again in the following days.
The day after the Blue Family’s announcement, Southern Liang responded and issued an imperial decree to the world. It stated that one month later, Prince Nanling Rui would personally go to the Blue Family to accept punishment, pass through their Dragon Pit Tiger Den Formation, and bring betrothal gifts in order to establish a friendly relationship between the two families.
The announcement from the Southern Liang state shocked everyone.
Nan Lingrui's reputation as a playboy was well-known throughout the land, with people believing him to be the flirtatious crown prince. But when this same crown prince became deeply in love with one person and willingly dismissed three thousand beauties from the Southern Liang Crown Prince’s Mansion for her sake, it was already shocking enough. Now that he had agreed to bare his back as a form of apology and brave the dangerous Blue Family's Tiger Den Array, people were both awed and stunned.
Thus, Nan Lingrui instantly transformed from a playboy prince into the most devoted man in the world, even surpassing Jing Shizi’s declaration to Yun Qianyue that he would only marry her for life.
In an instant, all accusations of Nan Lingrui forcing women were turned around, with some people condemning Blue Family's stringent conditions instead.
The whole world once again erupted into chaos.
Although the Tian Sheng capital was not at the center of the conflict between Blue Family and Southern Liang, it was undoubtedly where discussions about this matter were most fervent. Tea houses, taverns, music halls, streets—wherever people gathered in groups of three or five, they would all comment on the event.
Yun Qianyue thought that her martial arts skills should be fully recovered by next month! Rong Jing’s water management efforts were slow, but he could return to the capital.
The day after Southern Liang announced their plans to Blue Family, the old emperor finally extended his hand in support. He issued an imperial decree stating: "Moved by the agreement between Southern Liang and Blue Family, both are my subjects. I am willing to send someone to Blue Family as a witness for the time when Crown Prince Rui bears the rod of guilt and braves the Tiger Den Array. If Crown Prince Rui succeeds in passing through the array, he will marry Lady Lan Yi of Blue Family. Should he fail and suffer harm or death from the Tiger Den Array, Southern Liang may not hold a grudge against Blue Family nor seek trouble with them. Life and death are determined by fate, success or failure by heaven."
This imperial decree pushed the matter to its peak, indicating that it had become an inevitable outcome.
The next few days saw neither Southern Liang nor Blue Family make any further statements, tacitly accepting what was happening.
After ten days had passed, Leng Shaozhuo’s wound healed and he could finally get out of bed. Upon hearing news, the Filial Prince immediately came personally to Cloud Manor to pick him up. Leng Shaozhuo no longer had any excuse to stay as a guest at Yun Manor and was forced to bid farewell to Yun Qianyue before following the filial prince back to his residence. Yet, he felt these ten days were the happiest of his life.
Meanwhile, discussions about Nan Lingrui and Lan Yi remained fervent without abating.
The passage of time brought them swiftly to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In ancient times, people valued the Mid-Autumn Festival as much as they did the Spring Festival. They would prepare a grand feast every year. However, this year was different; floods plagued various regions in Tian Sheng, and the emperor's health remained poor. Coupled with the dramatic events of Southern Liang Crown Prince Rui and Blue Family, the queen nearly losing her unborn child, and the attempt to assassinate Yun Qianyue from Cloud Manor and young Lord Leng from Filial Prince Manor during daylight, as well as Jing Shizi from Nobleman Manor and Seventh Young Prince being away managing water control—these factors left the old emperor with no heart for a Mid-Autumn feast. Thus, he merely ordered the Ministry of Rites to organize a simple celebration, replacing the usual camaraderie between courtiers and ruler with an evening banquet by four noble families' women and children in the palace as a token gesture for family reunion.
Two people outside these four noble families were specially invited: Miss Qin from Chancellor Manor and Rong Feng, the young master of Wenhao Marquis Manor. As Miss Qin was carrying imperial offspring, she naturally had to be present at such a banquet. Rong Feng was also eligible due to his family’s ties with Nobleman Manor; as a marquis successor, he had the right to attend.
So on the morning of Mid-Autumn Festival, Yun Qianyue and Rong Feng entered the palace together.
The Cloud Manor carriage stopped at the palace gate. Rong Feng got out first, followed by Yun Qianyue who slowly jumped down from her carriage. Outside the palace door, there were already many carriages belonging to the four noble families. Among them, two stood out: one belonged to Chancellor Manor and the other to Filial Prince Manor.
Perhaps it wasn’t just the carriages but also the people inside that made them stand out. Miss Qin changed her usual modest attire for a splendid pink gown today, making her fair skin and rosy cheeks shine, surpassing all the ladies of the four noble families in appearance. The other person was Young Lord Leng from Filial Prince Manor, dressed in luxurious garments as always; however, under the sunlight today, he exuded an unusual grace that surprised everyone who saw him.
The two became the highlights at the palace gate.
Yun Qianyue glanced around and finally settled her gaze on Miss Qin before shifting to Young Lord Leng.
When Young Lord Leng saw Yun Qianyue get out of the carriage, he immediately walked over. Before reaching her, Yun Qianyue reminded him, "Your chest wound appears healed externally but hasn’t fully recovered internally. Don’t walk too fast and try to avoid any intense movements in a short time to prevent redness, swelling, or pain due to reopening the wound."
Upon hearing this, Young Lord Leng immediately slowed down his pace and nodded gratefully at Yun Qianyue with a smile, "Understood! I’ll be more careful from now on.
Yun Qianyue also smiled at him and turned to ask Rong Feng, "I am going to my aunt’s bedroom palace. Are you coming with me or are you going with the other noblemen Those who arrived early should be in the Imperial Garden now! There seems to be a discussion on art before dinner."
"Empress Dowager's pulse has been stable these past few days, so I won’t go over. Cold Young Nobleman and I will head straight to the Imperial Garden." Rong Feng thought for a moment before answering.
"Alright! I am going to my aunt’s bedroom palace then," Yun Qianyue nodded and started walking towards the palace gate.
"Sister Moon!" Qin Yuning's voice called from behind, shouting at Yun Qianyue.
Yun Qianyue stopped her steps, thinking that Qin Yuning’s face wasn’t thick enough to pull this off. How many times had she shown that she didn't want anything to do with her and yet the woman still managed to get close to her She turned around to look at Qin Yuning.
"Sister Moon is going to Empress Dowager’s place, right I will go there too with Sister Moon," Qin Yuning walked towards Yun Qianyue in a dignified manner and smiled warmly at her as if the unpleasantness that had happened by this palace gate more than ten days ago had never existed.
"Miss Qin isn’t waiting for Second Prince" Yun Qianyue raised an eyebrow.
"Second Prince entered the palace earlier. I was actually here waiting for Sister Moon because it has been a long time since I visited Empress Dowager," Qin Yuning said with a smile.
"So you waited specifically for me to have this honor! Then let’s go together!" Yun Qianyue smiled faintly.
"What nonsense is Sister Moon talking After hearing that you were attacked more than ten days ago, I wanted to visit the Cloud王府, but when I learned that Cold Young Nobleman was recuperating there with you as his companion, I feared that you would be busy and wouldn’t have time for me, so I didn’t go. That’s why I am waiting here now," Qin Yuning gave Yun Qianyue an angry look, her voice not low.
Yun Qianyue’s eyes turned slightly. She had been accompanying Cold Shaozhuo every day while he recuperated To put it that way was indeed correct! But the implication was that she didn’t know how to behave properly, wasn't it Her smile did not turn cold but rather warmed up a little bit, "It's rare for Miss Qin to be so concerned about me. This makes me feel that Second Prince and your child are less important in your heart than I am."
Qin Yuning’s smile stiffened.
"Let's go! It was just a joke. Congratulations on your pregnancy, you should lead the way," Yun Qianyue waved at Qin Yuning.
Qin Yuning twitched her lips and seemed to have nothing more to say as she started walking forward.
"Prince Feng, since we are heading to the Imperial Garden anyway, why don’t we take Sister Moon to Empress Dowager’s Glorious Palace first before returning to the Imperial Garden What do you think" Cold Shaozhuo suddenly asked Rong Feng.
Rong Feng knew that Qin Yuning had some martial arts skills and was somewhat uneasy about Yun Qianyue going alone with her to Empress Dowager’s palace, so he nodded in agreement, "Young Nobleman has the right idea. Let's take her there first."
As they were talking, the two of them followed into the palace gate.
Yun Qianyue turned and looked at them both. She knew that Cold Shaozhuo was clever in some way; although Young Nobleman had always been a good-for-nothing, he wasn't completely clueless. It seemed that they understood Qin Yuning to some extent as well.
"Sister Moon, Young Nobleman is really nice to you now. He even dared to block the sword for you. How envious others are of your relationship," Qin Yuning turned back and looked at Cold Shaozhuo and Rong Feng before smiling at Yun Qianyue, "Prince Feng has always been good to you. Even after he didn’t marry you when you asked for permission to do so during the martial arts competition, he still treated you well."
"Is Miss Qin praising me for my popularity" Yun Qianyue looked at Qin Yuning with a smile and said lazily, "Whether one gets along well with another depends on fate. Actually, Young Nobleman and I get along very well; otherwise we would have been fighting all these years. As for Prince Feng, we hit it off as soon as we met. If you count them up over the years, I seem to be in bad terms with only one person."
Qin Yuning pretended to look puzzled at Yun Qianyue and asked, "Sister Moon, who is that person"
"You!" Yun Qianyue said bluntly.
Qin Yuning's puzzled expression turned into surprise as she looked at Yun Qianyue in disbelief, "Yuning feels that I am very compatible with Sister Yue. How could Sister Yue think so"
"Miss Qin is knowledgeable and graceful. Where do I have the ability to learn from her Some things are innate and cannot be forced." Yun Qianyue's smile was faint, "Although Miss Qin feels that we are compatible, I don't feel it at all."
The smile on Qin Yuning's face seemed forced, "Sister Yue really knows how to joke!"
Yun Qianyue found this woman too intriguing! She smiled and didn’t say anything further. It was enough to take a verbal advantage now and then. No need for too much; it would be pointless if there were too many. To this day, she still couldn't figure out what this woman was thinking. She wished the other woman would die immediately but still tried to get close to her wherever possible.
The four of them entered the Honghua Palace with two in front and two behind.
A large crowd had gathered at the entrance of the Honghua Palace, naturally all women. Led by Empress Ming, every one of them had their hair up high, dressed in splendid attire. The things available for enjoyment to the ladies in the harem were actually few, most often they would scheme and compete behind each other's backs, never stopping until one was utterly defeated. Although this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival was simply arranged, even a simple imperial banquet cost more than ordinary people could spend in years or even decades. The women of the harem naturally wanted to have some joy and fun on this occasion.
Yun Qianyue saw that the front door of the Honghua Palace was tightly closed, knowing that Empress Dowager had blocked all the concubines outside. Even though Empress Ming managed the affairs of the harem now with full authority, she still had to bow to the Empress Dowager and endure this closed-door treatment. Normally, she didn't have to wait, but on such occasions as these, naturally, the Empress Dowager led all the concubines to attend. Even if she was displeased, she had to wait.
"Oh, isn’t that Miss Yun" Before Yun Qianyue could get close, Empress Ming smiled lightly and spoke first.
"Empress Ming," Yun Qianyue smiled faintly. She didn't pay her respects even before the old emperor; naturally she wouldn't pay respects to Empress Ming either. This was just a greeting.
"Yuning pays respects to Empress Ming and all the other empresses!" Qin Yuning bowed down respectfully, in perfect ladylike manner.
"Miss Qin, you may rise! You are expecting and needn’t pay so much respect. Just like Miss Yun; she never pays respects to me," Empress Ming smiled as she waved her hand at Qin Yuning.
Qin Yuning stood up and responded, "Yuning can't compare with Sister Yue. In front of the Emperor and Empress Dowager, Sister Yue doesn’t have to pay respects either!"
"That’s true. Miss Qin is knowledgeable and graceful! For many years, Miss Yun has been a headache for the emperor. If she doesn’t cause trouble for him, he wouldn't blame her. Not paying respect shouldn’t be an issue." Empress Ming chuckled as her gaze fell on Leng Shaozhuo and Rong Feng behind Yun Qianyue. She said with a smile: "Prince Regent Feng has been coming to the harem these few days to take the pulse of my sister, Empress Dowager. As for Young Marquis Leng, he is indeed a rare guest!"
"Empress Ming and all the empresses are well!" Rong Feng paid his respects to Empress Ming and the other ladies in the harem. Since he had seen Empress Ming and these concubines, it was inappropriate for him to leave without paying respects.
Leng Shaozhuo snorted and ignored Empress Ming as he turned around to walk away, calling out to Rong Feng who was bowing: "Prince Regent Feng, what are you chatting with a bunch of women about here Let’s go to the Imperial Garden."
Hearing that Leng Shaozhuo had changed his ways, Empress Ming didn't expect him to be so indifferent when he saw her. She instantly lost face and said coldly: "When did Young Marquis Leng become so close with Miss Yun He actually blocked a sword for her!"
"We’ve always been this close, Empress Ming. I don’t have any relationship with you. If one day you are attacked and injured by someone, your humble servant won't save you no matter what," Leng Shaozhuo said without turning back.
Empress Ming's face turned cold as a faint bluish hue appeared on her forehead, but she suddenly laughed: "Miss Yun is truly capable! She can make so many men fall in love with her—starting from Prince Qi, then Prince Jing, followed by Young Marquis Ran, and now Prince Regent Feng. I don't admire Miss Yun's ability to handle men; no one would be able to do it better. It’s said that Young Marquis Leng is recuperating at the Cloud王府. Does Miss Yun accompany him in his room every day Could it be that as soon as Prince Jing leaves, Miss Yun starts a romantic relationship with Young Marquis Leng I find this very strange."
Leng Shaozhuo suddenly stopped and turned around to look at Empress Ming angrily. He suddenly stepped back towards her, extending his hand towards her face.
Yun Qianyue suddenly reached out and held him back, smiling at him: "Isn’t there a saying that the clear shall remain clear, and the turbid shall remain turbid Didn't you say just now it was just a bunch of women A real man would never argue with them. These are the women in the palace; once His Majesty passes away and a new emperor ascends, they will become dowager empresses! Most likely, many will be chosen to accompany him as sacrifices. Empress Ming is most favored by His Majesty here; it's no surprise at all. She’s already pitiful enough! Don’t let two unkind words ruin your mood. Just let them go like a fart. You and Prince Regent Feng are going to the Imperial Garden, right Go quickly!"
Hearing this, Leng Shaozhuo instantly laughed happily, retracting his hand: "Alright, I'll follow your advice; it's just a fart." Then he said to Rong Feng: “Let’s go! Young Marquis Leng has corrected himself. Getting involved in such nonsense would bring bad luck. Hopefully the air at the Imperial Garden is fresher."
Rong Feng nodded with a smile, "Then let's go!"
The two of them then stopped watching Princess Ming and the other concubines in the palace, leaving the entrance of Royal Splendor Palace to head towards the imperial garden instead.
Princess Ming's face turned ashen with anger. Her beautiful eyes glared at Yun Qianyue, "Miss Yun Qianyue, you should speak more cautiously! If your words are passed on to His Majesty... "
"Princess Ming, have you been living in the harem for such a long time and still remain so naive" Yun Qianyue interrupted Princess Ming. She drew out Xiao Xue from her waistband; its silver blade glittered brightly under the sunlight as if it was covered with tiny snowflakes. She casually twirled the sword around, then smiled at Princess Ming, "Have you forgotten how I got this sword from His Majesty"
Princess Ming's face slightly changed, followed by a cold laugh, "How dare you draw your sword towards His Majesty This is rebellion!"
"You're really getting old! Don't you know that what you just said to me was like talking to the wind I remember the previous Princess Ming wasn't like this. She was such a gentle and tender lady! What made you become this way Ah, I see it now, every generation of Heavenly Saint's emperor chooses several most favored concubines as sacrifices when he dies. Since you've been in His Majesty's favor for twenty years without decline, are you worried about being chosen as one of the sacrifices After all, you're still so young." Yun Qianyue’s gaze fell upon Princess Ming's pale face, which was still as beautiful and bright as a flower despite her displeasure. She sighed with contempt, "But there's nothing I can do! His Majesty really isn't well, and his son has already grown up. Sigh... unless you take the initiative to die before him so that you don't have to worry about it anymore. Oh, or you could seduce one of the princes and continue being a royal concubine. Or perhaps you might want to team up with outsiders to seize the throne If that happens, you might become empress, and not have to worry either. Oh, there's still..."
"Yun Qianyue!" Princess Ming finally couldn't hold back her anger and shouted out loud, raising her hand to hit Yun Qianyue.
Yun Qianyue dodged it lightly and smiled brightly at Princess Ming, "Considering that Seven Princess will soon be my sister-in-law, I was only offering you advice. Since you don't appreciate it, why do you have to hit me"
"Yun Qianyue," Princess Ming couldn’t stop her rage, "With the testimony of all the sisters here, are you aware that your words just now, if they reach His Majesty's ear, would be enough to warrant the destruction of the Yun family."
"The Yun Family has been serving Heavenly Saint for over a hundred years and has given countless daughters into this palace. We're actually fed up with it by now. If you truly wish to help my Yun Family, then go tell His Majesty immediately! I would be more than pleased. However..." Yun Qianyue paused as she spoke meaningfully, "Don't forget that your daughter is also a part of the Yun family."
Princess Ming seemed momentarily speechless with her face turning pale and unable to speak.
Yun Qianyue no longer paid attention to her. She stepped forward and said to the guards at the entrance of Royal Splendor Palace, "Open the door!"
The guard was actually sent by Rong Jing; he immediately bowed and opened the gate upon hearing her.
Yun Qianyue raised her foot and walked inside. After she entered, the gate closed again.
"Sister Moon, I..." Qin Yuning had agreed to come with Yun Qianyue to see Queen Mother, but ended up being left behind here when Yun Qianyue went in alone. She immediately shouted out but then thought it wasn't appropriate and stopped herself. Princess Ming led the group of concubines here all morning; the guards at the entrance of Royal Splendor Palace refused them with cold faces without considering her feelings. Now, Yun Qianyue had simply walked in by speaking to a guard. She didn’t need to report to Queen Mother either, so she was furious and twisted her handkerchief into a knot while glaring fiercely at the palace gate. Having been unable to enter for over ten days now, she angrily said, "Let's go see His Majesty! Tell him everything Yun Qianyue did just now with your testimony."
After speaking, Princess Ming left Royal Splendor Palace’s entrance and rushed towards Holy Yang Hall in a rage.
The royal harem had been managed by Princess Ming since the queen became pregnant with the crown prince. No concubines dared to defy her; they looked at each other, then followed obediently behind her as she marched氣勢洶洶地前往聖陽殿。
隻剩下秦玉凝孤零零地站在榮華宮門口。
雲淺月抬步往榮華宮主殿走去，聽到外麵明妃的怒喝聲和離去的聲音不由好笑，人越老，越疑心，更何況還是如今病入膏肓，不久於人世的老皇帝，天下亂糟糟一團，他正心煩意亂，這樣的日子口恐怕也不能讓他心裡舒服多少，不過是勉強支撐罷了。人在最薄弱的時候，心房也是最薄弱，草木皆兵。一旦有風吹草動，他便各種猜疑。明妃這個時候將她那一番話都儘數地稟告給了老皇帝……駕崩啊，殉葬啊之類的，正刺激他的耳膜。可想而知能引起的效應會無限膨大。對她不利，對那個女子未必就利了。
嗬……明妃到底是個後宮的女人而已！
關嬤嬤打開主殿的門迎了出來，見禮道：“淺月小姐！娘娘正在等您呢！”
雲淺月點點頭，順著關嬤嬤挑開的簾幕走了進去，一眼就見到皇後確實如容楓所說氣色不錯。此時正坐在鏡子前梳妝，見她來到從鏡子裡一笑，語氣溫婉道：“月兒，你將明妃這般氣走，皇上一會兒大約會殺來榮華宮。今日又不得安寧了！”
“要不今日也安寧不了！姑姑，你見過哪個宴席安寧過？”雲淺月來到皇後身邊，伸手接過她手裡的梳子動手幫她梳頭。
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"What you said is also true!" The empress smiled, looking at Yun Qianyue in the mirror. "Your complexion looks better than it did that day! Have your martial arts skills recovered"
"No, not yet!" Yun Qianyue shook her head.
"Since you couldn’t find peace today, be more careful. I don’t worry when your martial arts skills are good, but now, with so much of it lost because of me, that’s a different story!" The empress sighed. "There’s danger everywhere outside the palace and not much better inside either! Whoever wants to harm you might just seize this opportunity today! Aunt is really worried."
"It won’t do any good worrying. Don’t worry, aunt! Jun Feng and I made arrangements before entering the capital. We’re still far from being helpless, so anyone who can kill me would be able to," Yun Qianyue smiled faintly, not taking it too seriously.
The empress felt reassured upon hearing this. "That’s good!"one but was constrained from doing so; she had Red Pavilion protecting Nan Lingrui, and she couldn’t調動Red Pavilion again until Nan Lingrui returned safely to South Liang. The Wind Pavilion, newly take...