Zhao Shu shook her head, grasping his hand, "Don't send me to Bianzhou." She knew that if he wanted to, he could definitely send her away, but she couldn't leave.

"Tell me, is my twin brother really still alive?" Otherwise, why should the Empress Dowager compromise? Why should she!

What is the meaning of her rebirth? It is to change her fate and protect her family. There is no reason for her grandmother to be coerced while she does nothing.

Huo Baichuan thought, let her know nothing, that way there will be less worry and pain.

"If everyone is safe, I will tell you." Huo Baichuan gestured for Little Fatty to take Zhao Shu away.

Zhao Shu dodged the chubby boy's hand and stared intently at Huo Baichuan, "If you send me to Bianzhou today, I will never have you as a friend again!"

“You’re not my friend, you’re my niece. I’ve already called you uncle. Send her away.” He was determined to send Zhao Shu away, and there was no room for negotiation.

At this moment, Zhao Shu desperately wished that it was Wei Tingsi standing in front of her. He would not disregard her wishes and force her to leave. The whole world knew about it, but he kept it from her alone. Was that fair?

"I will hate you!" Zhao Shu looked at him coldly. "Even if you send me away, I will definitely find a way to get out."

"Listen to me, I won't hurt you." For some reason, seeing Zhao Shujue's resolute eyes, his heart ached, as if he would lose her forever if he persisted in his own way.

In fact, we never actually received it, did we?

"If you think I'm a burden, you don't have to worry about me." Zhao Shu thought that she was just being stubborn, angry that he didn't consider her feelings, angry that he didn't consult her when things happened, or angry that he treated her like a decorative vase.

Actually, Huo Baichuan was not related to her at all, so she didn't need to care whether Huo Baichuan lived or died.

"Let me go, and I won't need you to interfere in my affairs anymore!" She was so angry that she lost her temper and her anger grew stronger and stronger for some reason, and she wanted to vent it in front of him.

"Why can't I know the truth? Why can't I get involved? Who am I to you to boss me around like this!"

Is it because I feel wronged? Zhao Shu mocked herself, "Where did I get the feeling wronged? What right do I have to feel wronged?"

These three sentences sounded particularly harsh to Huo Baichuan. So this was how she rejected him. It seemed he had been meddling in other people's business. Since she didn't need him, why should he bother?

"Fine, go. I don't care about you, do as you please. From now on, your Yongwang Mansion has nothing to do with me." Actually, there was no relationship to begin with; it was just a matter of each getting what they wanted. What relationship could there be?

After he finished shouting, he turned his sleeves, chose a path, and strode away.

Xiao Pang was torn, unsure whether to follow or stay to protect Zhao Shu. In the end, Duo Zi came to guard Zhao Shu, and he caught up with Huo Baichuan.

After the initial excitement, Zhao Shu's mind was still buzzing. "Duozi, has Xiao Guozi arrived?"

“Princess, you really should go to Bianzhou,” Duozi tried to persuade her.

"Is Xiao Guozi here?" Zhao Shu lost her patience and yelled.

This was the first time Duozi had seen Zhao Shu so excited. In the past, no matter what happened, she had always been extremely rational. After organizing her thoughts, she said, "They've arrived. This servant will take you there."

"Okay." She couldn't wait to see her loved ones; only then could she feel safe.

Duozi sighed, "Princess, please follow me."

The hut was surrounded by several paths, which were barely visible unless you parted the weeds. Duozi seemed to know this place very well, and she pushed aside the thorns and led Zhao Shu along another path.

After walking for about 15 minutes, we arrived at the shore. Parting the reeds, we could see flames shooting into the sky on the water.

“Wang Jize has led his men to besiege the palace, but the Emperor has ordered him to withdraw his troops. Empress Yide will be entering the palace soon. Princess, the Emperor’s affection for Empress Yide is unparalleled. Back then, she faked her death because the Empress Dowager forced her. Now, the Emperor will not let the Empress Dowager bear this bitter fruit. He will definitely take his anger out on someone else. It is the proper way for you and the Prince to stay far away. The young master is right.”

Zhao Shu stared intently at the opposite side, seeing several people bound with huge stones, as if about to be thrown into the lake. The figures were familiar, like Xiao Guozi. Zhao Shu couldn't think of anything else, temporarily forgetting what had just happened.

The unpleasantness with Huo Baichuan: "Duozi, isn't that Xiao Guozi?"

"Yes, with the Emperor's decree, no one can touch Empress Yide. Wang Jize has Wang Jiyang and Wei Tingsi backing him up, so the Emperor won't easily offend Empress Yide. Therefore, Princess, I'm afraid Xiao Guozi is beyond saving." Duozi's eyesight is better than Zhao Shu's. Not only Xiao Guozi, but Su Xiu and Liang Xi have also been captured.

Zhao Shu's eyes flashed with hostility. "Am I just a pushover?"

Duozi didn't reply, but her meaning was clear: she was an easy target.

"Princess, I advise you not to let General Wei take action. He was raised by the Emperor. How do you expect him to make a choice?"

"I know the Emperor has the most soldiers now, and no one else can beat him, but I'm not someone to be trifled with!" Zhao Shu emerged from the depths of the reeds and came to the beach. "Duozi, why did you send Xiao Guozi and the others to capture people today?"

Duo Zi felt a chill run down her spine. This was suspicion of their young master. As for why Xiao Guozi and the others went to arrest people in person, the young master had told them not to disturb him and the princess while they were enjoying the flowers.

She lowered her head. Huo Baichuan had never bothered to explain himself when others misunderstood her, and she didn't want to explain anything at this moment either.

"Duozi, I need to come over." She's not someone to be trifled with! Trying to bully her? Forget about it, there's no way you can even get a chance!

"Princess..." Duo Zi hesitated, sending Zhao Shu over was not Huo Baichuan's wish.

After receiving no response for a long time, Zhao Shu urged again, "Take me there!"

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