Xiao Jinghan's Adam's apple rolled up and down, as if he had a thousand words to say, but it was difficult to speak. He hesitated for a moment, finally mustered up the courage, and whispered: "You..."

However, before he could finish his words, Luo Lingyue interrupted him. She placed her finger to her lips, silencing him, and said in a low voice, "Shh! Someone's eavesdropping outside!" Her eyes revealed a hint of vigilance and intelligence.

Xiao Jinghan was startled, and immediately understood what Luo Lingyue meant. He nodded, then loosened his grip on Luo Lingyue's hand. Then, Luo Lingyue leaned over, lying diagonally on the bed, and motioned for Xiao Jinghan to come closer.

Xiao Jinghan moved forward with some doubt, only to hear Luo Lingyue lower her voice again and say to him, "Hurry up and shake the bed!" Her tone was firm and decisive, as if she was confident about what was going to happen next.

Although Xiao Jinghan was very confused, he decided to follow Luo Lingyue's instructions. He walked to the bed, hugged the bedpost tightly with both hands, and began to shake it vigorously. As the bed shook, it made a slight creaking sound.

Xiao Jinghan rocked the bed while stealing glances at Luo Lingyue, his heart full of questions. He didn't know why Luo Lingyue asked him to do this, but he believed she must have her own plan. In this tense and mysterious atmosphere, Xiao Jinghan could only silently carry out Luo Lingyue's request, looking forward to what would happen next.

Luo Lingyue suddenly let out a soft gasp, the sound was gentle and melodious, as if carrying endless temptation.

Xiao Jinghan was so frightened that he trembled all over and asked awkwardly: "What's wrong with you? Why is this happening?"

Luo Lingyue rolled her eyes at him, a blush on her face, and she said coquettishly, "Don't stop!" Her tone revealed an indescribable expectation and desire.

Xiao Jinghan blinked in the darkness, a strange feeling welling up in his heart. He took a deep breath and began rocking the bed again. As he moved, the bed creaked, intertwining with Luo Lingyue's charming cries to form a strange and alluring melody.

Xiao Jinghan finally couldn't hold back his laughter any longer and burst into a hearty laugh. This laughter echoed in the air, making people look sideways.

Hearing this laughter, Luo Lingyue immediately stood up in anger. Her eyebrows raised and she glared at Xiao Jinghan angrily: "What are you laughing at? There are people eavesdropping outside! If His Majesty knew that we were pretending to be a couple, he would lose his head!"

Xiao Jinghan tried hard to suppress his laughter, but he couldn't help but whispered back, "Don't worry, nothing like that will happen. No one will go and tell His Majesty about this! Because everyone here is my trusted subordinate!"

Luo Lingyue frowned slightly when she heard this, and asked doubtfully, "Could it be that Wenfu and Wengui are not His Majesty's men?"

Xiao Jinghan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile, and replied in a firm tone: "They are naturally my people too!"

After hearing this, Luo Lingyue's anger instantly ignited. She raised her foot and kicked Xiao Jinghan's waist fiercely, cursing, "You guy, why didn't you tell me this earlier? It's so embarrassing!" After that, she turned around with a red face and ignored Xiao Jinghan.

Xiao Jinghan shook his head gently, then walked alone to the chaise longue in the outer room and slowly lay down to rest. Time passed by minute by minute, and after a long while, Luo Lingyue finally heard Xiao Jinghan's gentle and regular breathing coming from the chaise longue.

So, she cautiously approached the chaise longue, stretched out a hand, gently nudged Xiao Jinghan's shoulder, and asked softly, "Xiao Jinghan! Are you asleep?" However, the only response she got was Xiao Jinghan's soft snoring. Seeing that Xiao Jinghan had fallen into a deep sleep, Luo Lingyue made a decision without hesitation - she was going to climb out the window and leave the room!

When Luo Lingyue successfully climbed out the window and disappeared into the night, Xiao Jinghan, who should have been sound asleep, suddenly opened his eyes and quickly sat up straight. He sighed helplessly and muttered to himself, "Oh, what a worrying person!" His words were filled with doting and worry.

In the pitch-black night, a dark moon hung high in the sky, emitting an eerie light. Like a ghost, Dark Moon Fairy flew into the bedroom of Li Jingshu in the Eastern Palace.

Inside the bedroom, the candlelight was dim, and a dull, oppressive atmosphere permeated the air. Li Jingshu lay lifeless on her bed, as if she had lost her soul. Her once beautiful face had become pale and haggard, her eyes closed, as if all the vitality had been drained away.

The maids who were responsible for taking care of Li Jingshu had already fallen asleep. They seemed to have lost their patience and care for this disfavored master. After all, in this palace, being favored and being disfavored often meant a world of difference.

Dark Moon Fairy stared at the unconscious Li Jingshu quietly, a cold smile on her lips: "Letting you die so easily like this is really too easy for you!"

She reached out and gently pried open Li Jingshu's tightly closed lips, then stuffed a mysterious pill in. The pill exuded a faint fragrance, but also carried an unsettling aura.

Dark Moon Enchantress sneered and said, "Your suffering has just begun. I will bring you back to life and make you live in pain and torture every day, so that you can truly experience the taste of hell!"

As the pill slid down Li Jingshu's throat, a cunning light flashed in Dark Moon Fairy's eyes. She knew that this pill would trigger a terrible change, and Li Jingshu's fate would be changed forever.

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