Just now, Sun Wan felt that she was going to die.
She stared blankly at Qiu Xu, her legs trembling uncontrollably.
Fortunately, her maid Qing'er, who was also limp and trembling, steadied her and supported her.
Huyan Xun glared angrily at Qiu Xu, "This woman has so severely damaged your sister's reputation, and you want to save her? You don't know what's good for you!"
Qiu Xu remained silent, only turning his gaze to meet Sun Wan's eyes.
The latter was still trembling with fear, but when she saw the look in Qiu Xu's eyes, she managed to hold back her tears. Her body stiffened slightly, but she was still trembling.
Qiu Xu turned around and stopped looking at her.
Despite being terribly worried, they still insist on being the first to stick their neck out and stand out.
"Qiu Yan, even kindness has its limits!" With that, Hu Yanxun nocked another arrow and aimed it at Sun Wan.
Sun Wan could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face.
"Help..." God, she's so young, she doesn't want to die.
The girls beside him were so frightened that they cried softly.
"You've already killed her once." Qiu Yan really didn't want to see any more casualties.
She stepped forward and forcefully stopped Huyan Xun's actions, forcing him to withdraw his hand. "Spare the day when you can. Killing her will do you no good; on the contrary, it will incite public anger."
Public outrage? Would Huyan Xun care?
"Then spare her life. But if I hear this woman spouting nonsense again, you know my temper!"
Immediately, Huyan Xun, with a smile in his eyes, stood beside Qiu Yan, shoulder to shoulder with her.
Then, his gaze fell on Qiu Yan's slightly protruding lower abdomen.
"I wonder what it will be like for Gu Qian's child to call me 'Dad'."
Qiu Yan suppressed her disgust, "The only father of my child is Gu Qian, and it can only be him!"
"Let's see how long you can keep up this act."
Huyan Xun glared angrily at Qiu Yan.
Then, with a mocking expression, he looked at the disheveled Emperor Dongjin.
“I am not like you, I am not as petty as you. I like other people’s women, and I will love Qiu Yan’s children as my own.”
Qiu Yan... she was really about to throw up from listening to it.
This man was clearly insulting her, both openly and subtly.
Even the men who humiliated her.
Love me, love my dog? He Lin gritted his teeth, his face turning green with anger.
"Huyan Xun!"
He forced out three words, only to see Qiu Yan shake her head at him, followed by a meaningful look.
He Lin and Qiu Yan looked at each other and suddenly understood Qiu Yan's intention.
He nodded, then suddenly lowered his eyes.
My eyes stung from holding back tears.
The military commander was not interested in this dragon boat race.
This place is mostly populated by civil officials; they would be of absolutely no use in this kind of situation.
Now that something has happened, they can only cower and shrink back, having become Huyan Xun's prisoners, and dare not show their heads in the slightest.
The only people He Lin could rely on were his personal guards, the ones who had just fought against the barbarian soldiers.
But right now, his men are no match for Huyan Xun.
It's all his fault for being careless.
For so many years, he had been wary of the Gao and Qin families, but ultimately, it was impossible to guard against them all.
At this very moment, it was Qiu Yan who was being asked to do it for him...
Seeking a way out!
He was relieved that Huyan Xun admired Qiu Yan.
He also disliked Huyan Xun's affection for Qiu Yan.
At this moment, in his heart...
I am not good enough for Qiu Yan.
Qiu Yan, if something happens to you, how am I supposed to face Qian'er?
His eyes told Qiu Yan,
Mother and child must be safe!
Qiu Yan's eyes were also certain.
She'll be alright.
She couldn't care less about her younger siblings, Xiao Ran, or the red, swollen eyes of her family.
She believed in herself.
We have no choice but to take a gamble.
I believe He Lin understands her intentions.
If Gu Qian were here...
Qiu Yan suppressed her intense longing for Gu Qian.
If he were there, things would definitely be a different story.
"Huyan Xun, since I promised you, you should keep your promise and release them!" Qiu Yan looked at the Dongjin people who were surrounded by layers of people, as well as her own family members, never forgetting the important matter at hand.
Among these people were her family members.
"Release the people, fine, but he must accompany them and be held hostage!" Huyan Xun coldly glanced at the wolf cub, He Jinran.
As he said this, he thought of that human hunt once again.
Qiu Yan was the same way back then, all good intentions.
What does it matter to her whether these defenseless commoners live or die?
As for sacrificing oneself for these people?
That's incredibly stupid!
He Lin's heart sank, but his expression remained unchanged, his eyes not even blinking.
"He's just a rebellious son. Take him away if you want. After all, didn't he just say that he doesn't acknowledge me as his father?" I ask you, in all of history, which prince has ever dared to speak to his father like that?
Jin'er is the first one.
He Jinran: Father, I know this isn't what you truly think.
He had to admit that he was very saddened after hearing this.
If he hadn't seen a hint of restraint in his father's eyes, he would have truly felt that he was a rebellious son in his father's eyes.
Qiu Yan had long known that Hu Yanxun was not someone to be trifled with.
Although Xuanming Mubai and the others who were close to He Jinran appeared normal, Qiu Yan could tell from their trembling bodies that they were all seriously injured.
Including royal guards such as Zhan Yue,
Every part of their bodies was already intact.
Qiu Yan knew that she absolutely could not act on her emotions right now, so she kept suppressing them.
"He's just a naughty child. Although he's a prince, he's not well-liked, not favored by His Majesty, and not an important figure. So, Huyan Xun, there's no point in taking him hostage. His Majesty won't care whether he lives or dies."
She seemed to be helping Huyan Xun solve his problems.
Upon hearing his mother's words, He Jinran suddenly understood why his father had spoken in that manner.
Huyan Xun sneered, "He is indeed a rebellious son!"
Since He Lin doesn't like this child, what use is he?
"It doesn't matter whether His Majesty cares or not, as long as you do!"
He still wanted to keep some leverage for himself, killing two birds with one stone.
To prevent Qiu Yan from going back on her word, he would still have someone to restrain him.
"Qiu Yan, I've never been a gentleman! I've already given you enough face by agreeing to release these people. I'm taking this hostage with me. I advise you not to ask for too much, otherwise, if I change my mind, you'll be the first one I kill!"
Hu Yanxun's words were so cold and harsh that Qiu Xu and He Jinran were practically itching to fight him.
But they can't.
And Qiu Yan,
She never expected that this man would listen to her.
She stepped back, away from Huyan Xun, and continued to explain:
"You've probably heard about the smallpox outbreak in the palace. Unfortunately, he contracted the disease and hasn't fully recovered. If you insist on doing this, don't blame me if you contract smallpox yourself!"
"Well," Huyan Xun said, his face darkening as he thought of his own close relationship with He Jinran.
He looked at He Jinran and took a few steps back.
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