While the others were still in a state of panic, the Qin family woman tightly gripped the Li family woman's hand, their eyes filled with fear and unease.

Wu's daughter stood there, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

The man in black appeared in the garden like a ghost. He was dressed in a tight-fitting black outfit, only the cold glint in his eyes revealed a hint of sharpness and determination.

He moved with incredible speed, like a black leopard darting through the jungle, agile and swift. Each step he took seemed to merge with the ground, silent and unnoticed. His target was clear: he charged directly towards the Qin family woman and her companions, his momentum seemingly capable of crushing any obstacle in his path.

The woman from the Liu family retreated frantically, her steps faltering, and she nearly fell several times. Her hands were clenched into fists, her fingertips turning white from the force, revealing her inner tension and anxiety.

Xu Yuehuai had been quietly observing everything from the sidelines. When she saw the Liu family girl's reaction, a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. She immediately understood that there was definitely some unknown connection between the Liu family girl and this man in black.

Just as the men in black were about to harm the Qin family women, Xu Yuehuai suddenly waved his hand to signal them.

The guards, hidden in the shadows, immediately sprang out like arrows, surrounding the man in black. The guards were well-trained, their movements swift and decisive, and they quickly subdued him.

"Don't even think about running!" the head guard shouted coldly, his voice echoing in the night sky with an undeniable air of authority.

Then, the head guard turned around and bowed respectfully to the Qin family women and the others, saying, "I'm sorry to have startled you ladies!" His voice was full of apology and respect.

The Qin family girl nodded slightly. Although her face was somewhat pale, her eyes shone with determination and courage.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her panic, and then said in a low voice, "It's alright, just suppress the assassin." Although her voice trembled slightly, she was still very reasonable.

The guards immediately sprang into action, carefully binding the man in black and escorting him away from the plum garden. Throughout the entire process, their movements were swift and orderly, causing no further alarm to the Qin family woman and her companions.

Silence returned to the plum garden, but the tense and fearful atmosphere still lingered in the air. The Qin family woman and the Liu family woman stood still, silent. Their eyes met, as if they were silently exchanging their feelings and thoughts.

Xu Yuehuai stood aside, quietly observing them. Her eyes gleamed with deep thought, as if she were considering her next move and plan.

At this moment, the plum garden seemed to have transformed into a battlefield filled with suspense and the unknown. Everyone was secretly vying for their own goals and interests, while the true truth remained hidden in the darkness, waiting to be revealed.

However, this tranquil atmosphere was suddenly broken, and a tense atmosphere filled the air. Xu Yuehuai's figure emerged from the shadows, arriving silently like a gentle breeze.

Her gaze swept over the group of people before her; each of them wore a worried expression and looked listless. Upon seeing this, the Qin family women and the others bowed to her.

Xu Yuehua nodded slightly and asked softly, "What happened? Why do you all look so listless?"

The Qin family woman bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly: "Your Highness, there was actually an assassin just now."

Xu Yuehuai frowned, feigning surprise, and asked, "Assassins? You're not injured, are you?"

The Qin family women and others shook their heads, indicating that they were all fine.

Xu Yuehuai suddenly said, "Actually, an assassin suddenly appeared some time ago and almost injured His Majesty."

Her words filled the air, carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

She stood there, tall and straight, like a towering tree, unyielding in the wind and rain, her eyes deep and sharp, as if she could see into people's hearts.

When Liu's daughter heard this, her expression changed slightly, and a hint of shock flashed in her eyes. She gripped the handkerchief in her hand tightly, as if trying to use it to calm the panic in her heart.

Wu's daughter's voice was gentle and concerned. She looked at Xu Yuehuai, her eyes full of worry: "Is His Majesty alright?"

Xu Yuehua nodded slightly, a relieved smile flashing across her face: "His Majesty is blessed with great fortune; there is nothing seriously wrong." Although her words were calm, they revealed a deep sense of relief.

Upon hearing this, Liu's tense nerves finally relaxed, and she breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

However, Xu Yuehuai's gaze never left Liu's face. She kept a close eye on her expression, trying to glean any useful information from it.

She noticed that Liu's eyes flickered, sometimes tense, sometimes panicked, which made her even more certain that Liu was inextricably linked to the assassination of Xiaolian.

The Qin family woman spoke up from the side, her voice clear and melodious: "His Majesty is a blessed man, he will certainly not be in any trouble."

"I wonder what important matter Your Highness has gathered everyone here for this time?" Her words revealed a keen insight, as if she were hinting to Xu Yuehuai that she had already noticed something.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling the courtyard, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

Xu Yuehuai stood before a blooming plum tree, her gaze seemingly drawn to the pure white blossoms, radiating a deep and mysterious light. A slight upturn to her lips formed an elegant and enigmatic smile, as if she knew a secret unknown to others.

The Qin family women stood beside her, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. They looked at Xu Yuehuai, hoping to glean some clues from her.

A mysterious glint flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes: "This is a long story, you'll find out in time." She didn't answer the Qin family girl's question directly, but chose an ambiguous answer, as if she was deliberately keeping her in suspense.

The Qin family girl sighed softly. She knew that Xu Yuehuai wouldn't give her the answer directly, so she could only compromise and say, "Then we'll wait for the Princess to answer us in the future." Her words revealed a sense of helplessness and anticipation.

Upon hearing Qin's words, Xu Yuehuai turned around with a smile, her eyes gleaming with a mysterious light: "Let's all appreciate the plum blossoms together." Her voice was soft and elegant, as if every word was full of profound meaning.

So, Xu Yuehuai led the women from the Qin, Li, Liu, and Wu families to continue admiring the plum blossoms in the surrounding area. They strolled among the plum trees, appreciating the pure white and delicate flowers and enjoying their faint fragrance.

However, Liu's daughter was not in the mood to appreciate the plum blossoms. Her heart was filled with doubt and unease. She didn't know what secret Xu Yuehuai was hiding, nor what impact this secret would have on them.