Despite this, countless people are still eager for this bounty and want to get it at all costs.

As a result, the Shen family fell into an unprecedented crisis.

In the Shen Mansion, the old ministers looked worried.

"Who is behind this bounty order? Targeting our Highness?"

"I think this matter is not simple. They are not only targeting His Highness, but also the Shen family. Could the person behind this be that Shen Xue?"

Over the years, Shen Xue has accumulated a lot of financial resources and interpersonal relationships in the dark world through the relationship with the Shen family.

Even if Shen Xue escaped from the Shen Mansion, she still had certain abilities and resources to mobilize.

"It is indeed possible, but why would she do this? Is it just because of the grudge between her and His Highness?" another old minister asked with a frown.

"Maybe there are other reasons. Maybe there is a more powerful force behind her supporting her." An old minister speculated.

“No matter what, we must find out who is behind this as soon as possible, otherwise the Shen Mansion will face a greater threat.”

"But what should we do now?" The old ministers looked at Uncle Zeng who was in the lead.

Uncle Zeng pondered for a moment and then said, "First, we need to strengthen the guards at the Shen Mansion to ensure His Highness's safety. Second, we need to send someone to investigate the source of the bounty order and the identity of the person behind it."

Hearing this, they nodded in agreement.

Uncle Zeng suddenly thought of something and narrowed his eyes and said, "We can check the various Fengfu in District 1."

When the old ministers heard the three words "Zhu Fengfu", their faces became solemn.

Because Zhufeng Mansion is equivalent to the backer of the fake prince Shen Xue.

Originally, Shen Xue came from Zhu Feng Mansion.

Zhufeng Mansion is one of the most powerful forces in District 1. Zhufeng Mansion is directly under the jurisdiction of Zhufeng Emperor, one of the thirteen great emperors of the upper realm.

If we deal with Zhufeng Mansion, it would be equivalent to making an enemy of Zhufeng Emperor.

Their Shen Mansion still has a place in the dark world, but if they face the Zhufeng Emperors in the upper world, they have no chance of survival.

The old ministers looked worried.

An old minister asked tentatively, "How about we go ask that Lord?"

That Lord comes from the upper realm, and maybe he has the ability to compete with the Emperor Zhufeng.

Uncle Zeng frowned when he heard this, but did not say a word in response.

…

District 1.

In Zhufeng Mansion, a waiter carefully led a mysterious figure wrapped in a black robe to the underground secret room.

The man in black robe followed the waiter quietly.

As the door to the secret room slowly opened, the waiter bowed deeply and respectfully to the man in black robe as a sign of respect, then turned around and retreated along the same path, leaving the man in black robe standing alone outside the door.

The black-robed figure looked around cautiously, as if to confirm the safety of the surroundings. Then, he/she cautiously stepped into the entrance of the secret room.

After the man in black robe entered, the door of the secret room slowly closed with a dull sound.

The man in black robe walked forward along the winding corridor.

In the silent atmosphere, only the footsteps of the black-robed man echoed in the air.

Finally, the man in black robe stopped and stood quietly.

The man in black robe raised his hand slightly, lifted the hat on his head, revealing a beautiful face.

If Chen Yan were here, she would definitely recognize that the woman in the black robe is the fake princess, also Shen Xue.

Shen Xue performed a complicated ritual towards the front, then knelt down respectfully.

"My Lord, she has returned. It is my fault that I failed to kill her."

A voice, indistinguishable between male and female, slowly rang out, "You've been her replacement for decades. A portion of her luck has been transferred to you. You can proceed with the next step of your plan."

"Master, you don't blame me?" Shen Xue was a little surprised.

"Because I expected it."

As soon as these words came out, Shen Xue's face looked a little embarrassed.

"Master, do you really want to approach her?"

The entire secret room fell silent.

Shen Xue continued to ask, "Master, with your strength, wouldn't it be better to just kill her?"

"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't kill her." The androgynous voice sounded again, and the tone was so flat that no emotion could be heard.

"She plotted against me."

"And that damned Grand Master."

He had to share the same fate as Chen Yan.

Therefore, he could only disperse Chen Yan's luck and let her fate come to an end.

Once the smoke falls, it will all be over.

"My lord, I will find the reincarnation of that great national teacher for you and make him die!" Shen Xue said with a grim expression.

If it weren't for that Grand Master, how could the Lord be branded as a 'candidate emperor husband'?

This is a great shame and humiliation for the Lord!

He said calmly, "Let's carry out the next step of the plan. Let Shen Huai recognize you as his sister. This is the Affection Gu, take it. Once he takes it, you will look like Shen Yan in his eyes. Let him personally cut open your chest and offer you his heart and soul."

As a result, Chen Yan's luck became lower and lower, and he could no longer bear it...

"I guarantee to complete the task!" Shen Xue took the Gu box and said seriously.

Shen Xue seemed to have thought of something, looked up, and asked cautiously: "The bounty order was issued by the master, right?"

"Yeah." The purpose was to keep Chen Yan in the dark world, so that he could not return to the Changming world for the time being, making it easier for Shen Xue to act.

Shen Xue thought that the master was protecting her, so she felt warm in her heart and became more motivated.

"After you get out, someone will escort you to the Changming Realm."

"Yes, my lord!" Shen Xue lowered her head, her voice firm.

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