Zu An looked at the Little Demon Queen and felt that this woman was not doing very well. Why did they come to search her palace so quickly?

The Little Demon Queen clearly felt she had lost face. She first gestured to Zu An to tell Qiao Xueying to keep quiet, then coldly said to the outside world, "If you're going to hunt down assassins, then hunt down assassins. What are you doing here?"

Zu An was somewhat embarrassed. Qiao Xueying was now under the influence of the drug, humming softly and panting, with sweet, cloying sounds escaping from her throat from time to time.

There's no point in talking to her about her current state.

He couldn't bear to cover her mouth with his hand, worried that he would hurt her.

After thinking for a moment, he simply leaned down and kissed her directly.

In her semi-conscious state, Qiao Xueying let out a soft moan, as if her passion had been ignited instantly, and she clung to him tightly like an octopus.

Little Demon Queen: "..."

She was speechless. What did these two think her palace was?

The key point is that she also knows this is to prevent Snow Princess from speaking, so she can't say anything for the time being.

At this moment, the voice of a guard came from outside: "Little Demon Queen, please don't be offended. It's just that the Demon Emperor has issued a decree that the assassin must be found, even if it means digging three feet into the ground. The residences of every concubine, as well as the residences of princes and princesses, must be checked to prevent the assassin from hiding there and disturbing all the nobles."

He spoke eloquently, but both sides knew that the main concern was that someone in the palace might be harboring an assassin.

The little demon queen snorted: "Don't I know whether assassins have entered my own territory? Go check other places."

"This..." The guard was in a dilemma. The Little Demon Queen was of noble status, and he dared not offend her too much. However, the higher-ups had given a strict order that every place must be thoroughly investigated. If he left like this, he would not be able to explain himself.

"Everyone gather here, what's going on?" A loud voice rang out at this moment, as if another group of people had arrived.

"General Niu, you've come at the right time. Here's what happened..." The guard briefly recounted what had just occurred.

Zu An's heart skipped a beat. General Niu must be the Right Guard General Niu Dao that Kong Qing mentioned.

At this moment, Niu Daosheng's voice boomed: "Little Demon Queen, that assassin's cultivation is extremely high. He severely injured the Crown Prince and even managed to escape from Elder Wu's attack. Moreover, the outer defenses of the palace did not react at all, which shows that he is extremely skilled in the art of concealment. If such a person is hiding in the shadows, Little Demon Queen may find it difficult to discover his existence. Please allow us to come in and search for him, so as to ensure your safety."

The little demon queen frowned and had no choice but to say, "I'm already resting in bed and it's not convenient for me to see anyone right now."

He thought this would deter the outsiders, but Niu Dao said in a deep voice, "The Demon Emperor has issued a decree that every corner must be inspected. I hope the Little Demon Queen will not make things difficult for us. This humble servant only brought a few subordinates in; we will leave as soon as we are done inspecting."

"This is disturbing Her Majesty's rest."

While speaking, he gestured to his subordinates. As an experienced imperial guard commander, he had already become suspicious, worried that the little demon queen was being held hostage, which was why he had repeatedly refused their visits.

Through the window, the little demon queen noticed their reactions and realized that her cleverness had backfired, arousing their suspicion. This was troublesome.

She never expected the Demon Emperor to issue such an order, which included even her own palace in the search.

She wanted the two of them to hide back in the secret passage, but the sound of the passage opening would probably not escape the notice of those outside. If things were exposed, she would be finished.

So she quickly got up and gestured for Zu An to take Qiao Xueying and hide her on the bed.

Zu An was somewhat surprised, but given the urgency of the situation, he couldn't worry about much else and picked up Qiao Xueying, jumping directly onto the bed.

He wondered what the little demon queen was thinking, since hiding on this bed would be easy to be discovered.

Fortunately, I have the ability to become invisible in the dark, so when I'm hidden under the covers, people outside can't detect my presence.

He was snuggling under the covers with Qiao Xueying in his arms, about to use his invisibility to hide when suddenly the blanket moved and another warm body crawled in.

Zuan: "???"

"Don't overthink it, I just don't want the fact that I saved you to be exposed." Zu An didn't know if he had misheard, but he felt that the Little Demon Queen's voice had lost its usual charm and instead had a hint of shyness.

Then, after a moment's hesitation, the little demon queen took off her dress, leaving only a thin, close-fitting shirt, through which her skin was barely visible.

She positioned herself on her side, which allowed the blanket to rise more naturally, and then used her body to block the two people from behind her.

"Come closer!" the Little Demon Queen transmitted her voice. Clearly, if someone was hiding under the covers, it would be easy for them to spot the deception if they were too far away.

It was thanks to her status as the head of the harem that everything she had was top-notch, even the bed and the quilts were the largest, so she was able to manage.

At the same time, a cold glint flashed in her eyes. If things were to really come to light later, she would claim that she had been coerced and forced by him, and it would be best if she could kill the two of them on the spot.

Zu An had no idea that she had already harbored murderous intent. Instead, he felt somewhat apologetic, since she had not only saved him but also made such a great sacrifice.

To avoid suspicion, he didn't stand next to her, but instead placed Qiao Xueying, whom he was holding, between the two of them. Fortunately, Xueying was slender and petite, and there was enough space between them for her to hide.

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the little demon queen; she hadn't expected this guy to be such a gentleman.

However, her attention was quickly drawn to the girl behind her, because the drug had taken effect and her body was burning hot, the heat making her feel a little panicked.

At this moment, Niu Dao's voice came from outside again: "Little Demon Queen, please forgive me."

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