The moment Fu Zhun uttered those words, it was as if a cold, sharp sword had pierced through the void, sending chills down everyone's spines.

Su An's eyes widened instantly as he shouted, "Are you kidding me? I won't allow you to go!"

She has already caused Fu Zhun far too much trouble.

As the Prince of Zhenbei, Fu Zhun is of noble status and the hope and expectation of countless people. How could she allow Fu Zhun to be imprisoned because of her family?

This is something she absolutely cannot accept.

"My lord, you are a prince, how can you put yourself in such danger?"

An Si drew his longsword from his waist, his anger blazing, and charged forward, shouting, "I'll kill you, you traitor!"

don't want!

Su An's pupils suddenly dilated. Her mother and younger siblings were still with He Cheng. What if she angered He Cheng and he killed her whole family?

She hurriedly reached out her hand, but her taut fingers only futilely brushed against the hem of An Si's clothes.

"Stop!" Fu Zhun hadn't expected An Si to act so impulsively, and shouted sharply, "You come back here!"

An Si stopped, his eyes red, glaring resentfully at He Cheng and Su An like an angry lion.

"mother!"

Su An watched helplessly as He Cheng ruthlessly yanked Li Guihua's hair. In an instant, the hair on her deformed scalp broke and blood gushed out. Li Guihua's body twisted and trembled, tears streaming down her face from the pain.

Su An felt a sharp pain in her heart and roared angrily:

"He Cheng, you beast, how could you do this? If it weren't for my mother, how could you have passed the imperial examination? I, Su An, may have wronged you in some way, but my mother has never wronged you in the slightest!"

What is the result?

Upon hearing this name, Fu Zhun's expression shifted slightly, and he instantly understood what was happening.

He Cheng then shot a cold, ruthless, and bloodthirsty glance at her.

The next moment, Su An heard a loud slap, and a solid slap landed on Li Guihua's face!

Li Guihua stiffened, a painful sob escaped her throat, but she smiled at her through her tears.

"Mother doesn't love you."

Su An's heart trembled, and she bowed weakly, pleading humbly.

"I was wrong! I shouldn't have said that. I spoke without thinking. Please, please forgive my mother."

"Ha, ha!" He laughed sinisterly when he saw Su An's humble and submissive appearance.

"Su An, you vixen! You've used the Prince's backing to persecute me in every way, but now the tables have turned, and it's your turn to beg me for your life! I want you dead!"

Meeting He Cheng's crazed and twisted gaze, Su An's heart tightened, and his face turned deathly pale.

But just then, a strong, powerful hand pulled her into its embrace.

Fu Zhun's deep voice rang out: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

"He Cheng, I am willing to give my life for theirs."

Compared to Su An, Fu Huai is more valuable.

He Cheng immediately laughed, but then looked at Fu Huai with a suspicious gaze.

"Ha! Fu Zhun, you've always been cunning. Do you think I'll believe your sweet talk?"

"Then what do you want me to do?" Fu Zhun's expression was calm, his dark, brocade-like eyes flashing with the coldness of the Milky Way, turning into sharp blades, as if they would pierce his flesh at any moment.

"I want you to write a confession, make it public, and then commit suicide on the spot! If you do as I say, I'll let them go!"

The mere thought of Fu Zhun being driven to his death filled He Cheng with a ferocious, arrogant smugness, and his whole body trembled with excitement.

Fu Zhun didn't even blink, remaining calm and composed: "Okay."

Ultimately, the reason why Su An's family was in such a dangerous situation was partly due to his own actions.

If he had never appeared in front of the steamed bun shop in the first place, Su An would have lived a peaceful and happy life, and would not have been involved in the power struggles of the imperial court.

"Your Highness, you mustn't!"

"Fu Zhun!" Su An suddenly turned her head, her eyes bloodshot with intense emotion as she stared at him: "Are you crazy or am I crazy?"

"This is a matter for the Su family, and it has nothing to do with you! Although I, Su An, am a weak woman, I am not so incompetent as to have to sacrifice you to save my family!"

But Fu Huai wasn't angry. Instead, he felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and his usually icy eyes seemed to have gained a human touch.

"Silly girl, we have long been one. Your affairs are my affairs, and your family is naturally my family!"

Su An suddenly turned her head, as if a bright, gentle moon had fallen into her eyes.

Covering his mouth, Su An lowered his eyes, his burning heart turning into tears. He used a lot of strength to prevent the tears from falling.

Su An quickly walked to a spot just a few steps away from He Cheng, took a deep breath, raised her hand and pointed directly at him, her eyes filled with icy anger.

"He Cheng, isn't your goal simply to get revenge on me and get rid of me? You bastard, come on then!"

She retorted angrily, "If you're a man, kill me right now! If you don't, you're a spineless coward, and I'm going to kill you!"

Despite being insulted like this, He Cheng laughed: "Su An, you can't afford the price of angering me."

He took the knife and slashed it at Li Guihua's neck.

"stop!"

Su An and Fu Huai shouted.

"Ah!" Li Guihua let out a short scream as the knife landed on her arm.

Blood gushed out in an instant.

"You beast, I'm going to kill you!" Su An glared at He Cheng, wishing he could tear him apart alive.

Fu Huai, sitting in his wheelchair, put his arm around Su An's waist to prevent her from acting impulsively.

"He Cheng, are you going to break the contract? Then I, the King, will raze the imperial city to the ground and tear you apart by five horses!"

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