Half a month later, Chu Qingxuan went to the Heavenly Prison and met Ruan Qingchen.

In the dark prison, Ruan Qingchen squatted in her cell, her former aloof and otherworldly demeanor gone.

"Ruan Qingchen".

Chu Qingxuan called out to Ruan Qingchen. Ruan Qingchen raised her eyes, a mocking smile playing on her lips, and said, "It is truly an honor that Your Majesty would come to see a disgraced subject like me."

Chu Qingxuan turned her head towards Le Wuyou, thus diverting Le Wuyou's attention.

In the dark space, only Chu Qingxuan and Ruan Qingchen remained, and the entire space was filled with a quiet atmosphere.

Chu Qingxuan opened the cell door and went inside. She knelt down beside Ruan Qingchen and asked, "Ruan Qingchen, who exactly are you?"

Ruan Qingchen's dark eyes stared into Chu Qingxuan's eyes, a complex emotion flashing across them before he coldly asked, "Does Your Majesty really want to know?"

"Yes," Chu Qingxuan said firmly.

Ruan Qingchen slowly stood up, her back to Chu Qingxuan, and began to speak.

Ruan Qingchen's original name was Luo Yuchen. Ten years ago, his father, Luo Hua, failed in his rebellion and was executed along with his entire family.

Luo Yuchen was the only bloodline of the Luo family. The Luo family's maid managed to rescue Luo Yuchen and send her to the Snow Phoenix Kingdom.

Three years ago, he returned to the Tianqi Dynasty and became its Grand Preceptor.

This experience, coupled with his decision to retain troops and refuse to return, further complicated matters.

It is easy for people to think that he is plotting a rebellion.

Light streamed in through the window, and Chu Qingxuan could vaguely see the shadows on Ruan Qingchen's face, as well as his complex emotions.

"More than ten years ago, I witnessed my mother's tragic death."

"She told me to live well, stay away from the Apocalypse Dynasty, and never come back."

"My master also told me not to come back."

"But I still came back and became the Grand Preceptor of the Tianqi Dynasty."

Ruan Qingchen's voice grew softer and softer until it finally deepened as she said, "Chuchu... if I said that my feelings for you were genuine and that I hadn't plotted a rebellion, would you believe me?"

After asking the question, Ruan Qingchen turned around and stared intently at Chu Qingxuan.

Chu Qingxuan didn't dodge, and slowly smiled, "So what if I believe you?"

"But now everyone in the world knows that you, Ruan Qingchen, are plotting a rebellion, holding onto your troops and refusing to return, and that you are planning a rebellion."

After hearing Chu Qingxuan's words, Ruan Qingchen smiled and said, "As long as you trust me, that's enough."

Ruan Qingchen opened her arms as if to hug Chu Qingxuan, but Chu Qingxuan dodged away without hesitation, and a hint of loneliness flashed in Ruan Qingchen's eyes.

"Ruan Qingchen, to be honest, I still can't fully trust you before I have evidence."

The smile in Chu Qingxuan's eyes vanished, replaced by a cold glint in her gaze.

Ruan Qingchen smiled wryly, "That's to be expected."

"Chuchu, you need to be careful of the people around you, especially the person you asked me to investigate before," Ruan Qingchen reminded Chu Qingxuan.

Chu Qingxuan's eyes were deep and insightful. She smiled and said, "You can't even protect yourself now. You should think about yourself."

Then, Chu Qingxuan turned and left the prison.

Chu Qingxuan knew who Ruan Qingchen was talking about.

Li Wen, that old fox, has never shown his true colors.

Very cunning.

After being released from the Heavenly Prison, Chu Qingxuan never went back to the Heavenly Prison again, and still did not deal with Ruan Qingchen.

Finally, someone couldn't sit still any longer.

In the imperial court, Li Wen said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Preceptor has plotted a rebellion. According to the law, he should be beheaded."

Chu Qingxuan narrowed her eyes, her gaze dangerous. "Lord Li, did I say I wouldn't deal with Ruan Qingchen?"

Lord Li was speechless.