"Master, you have so much power and you're so capable, there must be many things you can do in this world, right?" Su Tiyue suddenly leaned closer to him, her face clear and innocent.

He raised his hand and pinched Su Tiyue's chin, then nodded casually.

"What does Yue'er want to say?"

"If I said that my birthday wish is for the Master to grant me one thing, no matter how big or small, you would grant it, right?"

“Be more specific,” he said.

But Su Tiyue shook her head, "I can't be specific... because I haven't thought of what I want the Palm Seal to promise me yet, I just want a promise."

Xiao Heye hesitated for a moment, a scrutinizing look appearing in his eyes: "Yue'er wouldn't want to kill me, would she?"

"What are you saying, Master Seal? How could I possibly take your life?" she exclaimed.

"It doesn't matter, anyway, I will give Yue'er whatever she wants, including my life."

"However, I committed many evil deeds and killed countless people in my life, so I'm sure I'll go to hell after I die. If I go to hell, I'll definitely take you with me..."

Xiao Heye pulled her into his arms, looked down at her, and said in a sinister and chilling voice, "Yue'er, you will always be mine. Life and death cannot separate us, understand?"

Su Tiyue nodded blankly. Despite her panic and fear, she still whispered, "Then let's live together and die together."

What does a demon's confession look like?

Others may not know, but Su Tiyue knows it all.

It is stubborn and obstinate, domineering and tyrannical, and it is also a relentless pursuit of a single, irreversible path...

Xiao Heye said he wanted to go to hell with Su Tiyue.

Xiao Heye also said that life and death could not separate them...

In an instant, his kisses fell like a dense raindrop, trapping Su Tiyue in his arms, unable to move, and forced to endure them.

He stole the air from her surroundings, and Su Tiyue was kissed until she could barely breathe.

In a daze, she thought for a moment.

Finally, under the guise of a birthday gift, she managed to get something from Xiao Heye.

That is, no matter what, Xiao Heye will promise him one thing.

Although she really hadn't figured out what she wanted Xiao Heye to agree to...

Perhaps it's saving one person, ten people, a hundred people, or even more...

Or perhaps, murder...

Who knows?

Anyway, life is unpredictable, so let's take it one step at a time.

*

Chaoyang Hall.

Zhou Tingyue and Zhou Lin had been staying in the palace since the morning court session, playing chess, drinking tea, and chatting.

Now, this game is coming to an end.

Zhou Tingyue spoke cautiously and tactfully, but his words contained a probing tone towards the King of Huainan.

"I am very grateful for my second uncle's help at the morning court session today. He also witnessed the scene, and I was truly in a difficult position."

"Your Majesty is too kind. Today in the Hall of Brightness, every word I spoke came from the bottom of my heart." Zhou Lin placed a black piece on the chessboard, his eyes unfathomable.

"Hmm. Is Second Uncle's return to the palace solely for this matter?" Zhou Tingyue glanced at the person in front of him, his voice gentle and refined.

Zhou Tingyue was self-disciplined and courteous from a young age, and treated others with humility. However, being born into an imperial family, he was influenced by many things and knew how to be discerning and wary of people's intentions.

Moreover, the current situation is turbulent, and Zhou Tingyue has only just ascended the throne, so his position as emperor is not yet secure.

Having a strong backer is certainly a good thing, but I fear that some people might take advantage of Zhou Tingyue's current difficult situation and try to take advantage of it.

In this palace, everyone wears a false mask in order to fight for power and profit.

Everyone wants to climb higher.

Zhou Lin said, "It's not just for this matter. I returned to Yong'an this time to lend Your Majesty a helping hand."

He paused for a moment, then spoke frankly: "I have only two things to do first. First, ensure Zhou Ziqi's safety. Second, eliminate that eunuch from the Directorate of Ceremonial and relieve Your Majesty's burden."

Zhou Tingyue smiled and nodded: "Then thank you very much, Second Uncle. However, these two matters are quite tricky and require careful consideration. Second Uncle has had a long and tiring journey. I just ordered people to clean up Fengxian Hall. How about Second Uncle stays in Fengxian Hall for the time being?"

Zhou Lin nodded slightly: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Since Zhou Lin went to Huainan, he has had nowhere to stay in Yong'an.

Now that he's back in the palace, the Emperor seems to have taken a good look at his second uncle, and has specially ordered the Fengxian Hall to be cleaned up.

It should be noted that Zhou Lin grew up in Fengxian Hall.

Zhou Lin was a smart man and could understand the emperor's meaning.

The probing in his words, and...

Even if Zhou Lin directly expressed his feelings to the Emperor, it wouldn't have much effect.

Zhou Tingyue is meticulous and rigorous in his speech and actions. He is very grateful to Zhou Lin for speaking frankly and stating his position in the main hall today.

But one thing at a time.

Zhou Lin did indeed return without being summoned. His appearance was sudden and coincidental... It's hard not to be suspicious.

Zhou Tingyue always kept his distance from the Prince of Huainan.

This night is likely to be a sleepless one.

It was already late at night when Zhou Lin left Chaoyang Palace.

He didn't go towards Fengxian Hall, but instead... took advantage of the dim light of night and secretly went to Xinrong Palace.

Zhou Lin and Wan Pin were old acquaintances.

If we go back a bit further and examine it more closely, it turns out that Consort Wan and Zhou Lin were actually a couple deeply in love.

Unfortunately, the late emperor was incompetent and ruthless. He not only forcibly seized women from the common people and wives of his officials, but he also forcibly took away the women of his own brothers.

This forced the two to separate.

When they met again, she was now Consort Wan.

Before Zhou Lin went to Huainan during the late emperor's reign, the two of them did a lot of sneaky and dishonest things behind the late emperor's back.

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