"I'm sorry, Princess Qian Ning, I was overthinking it."

At this moment, Ye Qianning did not seem to care about him, but instead urged him on.

"Your Highness, come with Qian Ning. If I cannot be with the Second Prince, I would rather die."

Nangong Jingyao helped Ye Qianning wipe away her tears; he had his reasons.

"Qian Ning, wait a little longer. If you come with me now, where can we go? Will we become a couple on the run?"

We both bear the weight of our nations' destinies on our shoulders; we cannot escape.

Ye Qian's eyes narrowed; to make Nangong Jingyao betray him, she would need to use her ultimate move.

"Your Highness, let me tell you the truth, do you know why His Majesty is choosing a princess consort for the Third Prince now?"

That's because he doesn't want me to become the Third Prince's principal wife. I have the blood of Northern Liang flowing in my veins, and I am the future Empress of Nanning. How can I be a princess of Northern Liang?

Nangong Jingyao has been imprisoned here for several days, and his communications have been blocked. It seems he really has to use his covert influence to find out the truth.

If what Ye Qianning said is true, then he will do everything in his power to fight for himself.

“Your Highness, everything Qian Ning said is true. If you weren’t the only one in Qian Ning’s heart, she would never have taken this risk to save you.”

After thinking for a while, Nangong Jingyao took out an iron token and handed it to Ye Qianning.

“Princess Qian Ning, I am grateful for your kindness. I cannot go with you tonight. After you leave, give this to the lame old Liu at the underground bank in the east of the city.”

He will contact me about what happens next. If anything changes in Nanning, you should find a place to hide.

"If I get out of here alive, you will be the Empress of Nanning."

Ye Qianning accepted the token given to her by Nangong Jingyao, a scheming glint flashing in her eyes.

"Your Highness, I am just a young woman who doesn't know anything, but please promise me that you will get out of here alive for my sake."

Ye Qianning's deep affection was hard not to move Nangong Jingyao.

"Good! Qian Ning, you are now the person I trust most. As long as we are of one mind, the entire Nanning will be ours in the future."

After spending several months together, Nangong Jingyao found Ye Qianning to be gentle and considerate.

She was so understanding, and her appearance was impeccable. No matter what I did, she seemed to be able to sense it.

She was so perfect; she was the hardest person in the world to match him.

"All Qian Ning cares about is Your Highness..."

Seeing the Imperial Guards lying outside the door, beginning to regain their senses, Nangong Jingyao quickly pushed Ye Qianning out.

"Alright, we can't stay here any longer. You should leave quickly, or they'll wake up soon."

"Alright, Your Highness, please be careful!"

Back at Zegan Garden, Ye Qianning handed the token she had received from Nangong Jingyao to Ye Beihan.

"Cousin, I've said it before, there's no man in this world I can't charm, if I want to..."

Ye Beihan stared at the object in his hand and sneered: "Hahaha... I never thought that the dignified Second Prince of Nanning would fall into the trap of romantic love."

Having too many emotions creates a weakness; he's destined for a bad end.

As he spoke, he tossed the token to Shuang Shuo: "Go, have someone send a message to this Second Prince. The time has come. Within three days, Nanning will surely be in chaos, hahaha..."

"Yes, Master..."

Ye Beihan's smile was chilling. The Emperor of Nanning had sent someone to discuss a marriage alliance with him, wanting Ye Qianning to become Nangong Qing's concubine.

They say plans are subject to change, but Nangong Qing was already engaged to Miss Yan.

Ye Beihan didn't care. Anyway, Nanning was going to be in chaos, so let them do what they wanted.

As soon as the time is right, the Northern Liang army will be at the city gates.

Ye Qianning moved closer to Ye Beihan with a seductive air, keeping only a foot's distance between them.

"Cousin, considering Qian Ning's contributions, could you reward her?"

Ye Beihan walked to the main seat with an unrestrained air and sat down, giving a forced smile.

"You deserve a reward. Speak, what do you want? I will give you whatever I have."

What Ye Qianning wanted, of course, was Ye Beihan's heart.

"Cousin, I want you to promise me something. I haven't thought about it yet, but I'm sure you can do it."

Ye Beihan didn't care. He was a fickle person, and all promises were bullshit to him.

"Okay! We'll talk about it when you've thought it through."

Ye Beihan has his own plan to unify the world, but Ye Qianning also has her own little schemes.

She knew that Ye Beihan would only drink happily when things went smoothly.

"Cousin, it's truly a cause for celebration that Nanning is in trouble. Qian Ning has had some dishes prepared; how about we have a drink together?"

Now all Ye Beihan needs to do is wait. When Nanning is in chaos, with dogs fighting each other and internal strife, he can play the fisherman.

"Alright! Someone, bring the wine."

Ye Qianning sat with him, pouring cup after cup of wine down Ye Beihan's throat.

"Cousin, Qian Ning is here to congratulate you on your great undertaking. I'll drink this cup of wine first as a sign of respect."

Ye Beihan returned the toast with a drink, then leaned back in his chair, slightly tipsy.

Ye Qianning smiled and turned to look at him. Taking advantage of Ye Beihan's inattention, she secretly switched his wine glass.

The wine glass is adorned with a poisonous insect, the Hehuan Gu, raised by Shuangshuo.

This poisonous insect is not a Gu poison, but it can arouse love. Ye Beihan grew up immersed in poisons, so ordinary poisons are no match for him.

Only the poisonous insects raised by Shuang Shuo can have an effect on him.

It took Ye Qianning three years to gradually uncover some of Ye Beihan's unknown secrets.

She stole this poisonous insect while Shuang Shuo was away.

"Cousin, have another drink. Qian Ning will take her leave now."

Ye Beihan took the last glass of wine and drank it without thinking.

He only frowned after finishing the drink, wondering why the wine tasted different from before, perhaps because he was drunk.

"You may leave..."

Ye Qianning stood up, but her eyes remained fixed on Ye Beihan's face, watching his handsome brows furrow more and more tightly.

The action of pulling at the collar indicates that the poisonous insects are taking effect.

"Cousin, you're drunk. Would you like me to help you back to rest?"

Ye Beihan sensed something was wrong, his eyes widened suddenly, and he used his hands for leverage to stand up from the chair.

"Ye Qianning, you...you tampered with the wine?"

This poison is extremely potent. If Ye Beihan hadn't been exposed to countless poisons since childhood, he would have lost his mind long ago.

"Cousin, what are you saying? Qian Ning doesn't understand."

As his body grew hotter, Ye Beihan kicked over the table and staggered into the room.

"Cousin, what's wrong? Should I call a doctor for you?"

Ye Qianning, looking extremely concerned, followed behind Ye Beihan and helped him walk inside.

Ye Beihan's eyes were bloodshot as he pushed away Ye Qianning, who was standing close to him: "Get out...get out of here right now..."

Although Ye Qianning was pushed to the ground, she was about to succeed in her plan, so how could she possibly leave?

"Cousin, are you feeling terrible? Qian Ning can help you. Qian Ning loves you, and she'll do anything for you..."