"Young Master, you must take her away from here now. We are in the territory of the Great Qi, and a large number of troops cannot get in. Don't let a woman ruin everything."
Back then, the Great Qi caused trouble on the western border. Their purpose in coming to Jiankang this time was to kill the Great Qi Emperor. Everything was already in place, just waiting for the Great Qi Emperor to walk into their trap. How could they let their efforts fail here?
Helian Ye glanced at the person who had fallen into his arms and immediately interrupted the great wizard behind him.
"Is there any other way to suppress Jiu Yuye's poison?"
The high priest looked displeased, but dared not disobey the young master's order. He took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket and handed it over.
"This is a cold poison. This poison is both antagonistic and complementary to Jiu Yuye. It can be balanced and suppressed within her body, keeping her alive for the time being."
Without hesitation, Helian Ye took the porcelain bottle, pinched Chu Changning's mouth shut, and poured the medicine in.
When Yan Beimo arrived with his men, they witnessed this scene.
He stood on the cliff, silently watching the two people embracing in the valley, his eyes so cold they seemed capable of killing.
A fierce, cold wind blew by, howling in all directions.
"kill."
With a deafening roar, shouts of battle erupted as thousands of cavalry charged into the valley, raining down arrows like a swarm of locusts.
The stone gate was shattered, and countless dark figures rushed out from the secret passage.
Throughout the entire valley, the sounds of fighting echoed through the sky.
A flash of white light appeared before his eyes, and Helian Ye saw the man flying towards him. A sword instantly appeared in his hand, and he went to meet him.
The wind blows, and the alluring flowers dance in the breeze, creating a vast and desolate scene.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Changning slowly woke up. She saw two figures fighting in the air and was shocked for a moment.
The sharp sword energy swept across the entire valley, like a white ribbon tearing through the sky.
She glanced around a few times, then hurriedly ran out along the path.
Yan Beimo saw her quietly leaving, shook Helian Ye away with a palm strike, and chased after her.
Helian Ye, who had practiced martial arts for many years, was not going to let him leave like that, and immediately clung to him.
"You murdered your father and brother, yet you pinned the blame on me, Yan Beimo. You're quite vicious. I wonder if the Yan clan would plot a rebellion and usurp the throne if they knew the truth?"
The sword energy that devoured the heavens swept across the entire world, causing mountains to collapse and the earth to crack, creating a tremendous upheaval.
Hearing the commotion behind him, Chu Changning felt his legs tremble slightly.
Such powerful internal strength.
She glanced at the two people in the air and met their eyes, which were filled with a dark, phoenix-shaped gaze and an undisguised murderous intent.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked away, running back the way she came.
There are boats there; she can get back to the capital.
"lady."
Suddenly, Shuangyue's voice came from behind.
Chu Changning paused, then turned around.
A dozen assassins surrounded her instantly.
Shuangyue bowed, "His Majesty has ordered me to take you back to the palace."
Chu Changning's palms were sweating. He glanced at the assassins around him and spoke.
"I want to go back to the little courtyard where I live."
Shuangyue's expression remained unchanged. "I am following orders."
Chu Changning remained still, slowly retreating. But these assassins, trained in some unknown way, moved with incredible speed, their figures flashing before her like ghosts.
A chill ran down her spine, and she drew her knife and attacked, but she was knocked unconscious before she could even land a single blow.
Shuangyue was slightly taken aback, then quickly caught her and angrily shouted at the assassin who had attacked.
"You're asking for it."
The assassin's voice was completely flat: "His Majesty ordered that if the lady disobeys, she should be knocked unconscious and taken away."
Frosty Moon, "---"
"Return to the palace."
When Chu Changning woke up again, he was awakened by the sound of firecrackers.
She heard a lively sound outside, peeked out and saw palace lanterns hanging under the golden eaves of the palace outside the window. She was slightly taken aback and quickly looked around before realizing that she was in the palace.
There were no lights on all sides, and it was pitch black. By the moonlight, it was possible to make out that it was probably the emperor's bedroom.
Chu Changning pursed her lips, intending to put on her shoes and get out of bed, only to discover that her feet were chained with gold chains.
The chains were long, one end locked to her ankle, and the other end firmly fastened to the couch inside the palace.
She was shocked and stood frozen on the ground.
Perhaps Shuangyue had given her a bath, because she was only wearing a thin white gauze. When she lowered her head slightly, her fair and slender ankles could be seen, as bright as the moon, with a gold chain fastened to them, leaving faint red marks.
She struggled slightly, and the chains on her feet tightened a little more.
Chu Changning gritted her teeth in anger, sat silently on the edge of the bed, and waited quietly.
Because of the New Year, the palace was very lively. There were banquets everywhere in the front hall, and the sounds of music and instruments could be heard from time to time, which made the emperor's bedroom seem very quiet.
Chu Changning called out, "Is anyone there?"
No one responded; the guards outside seemed as if they were dead.
She shut her mouth in frustration.
Ayu should be in the warm pavilion next door. I wonder if she'll be able to see her? What does Yan Beimo mean by locking her up here? Does he want to kill her?
A flood of thoughts rushed into his mind, and Chu Changning took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing those thoughts.
She didn't know how much time had passed, but she was so tired of waiting that she leaned against the bed and closed her eyes.
When Yan Beimo pushed open the door and came in, he saw her lying on the edge of the bed with her head tilted to the side. The cool moonlight outside enveloped her delicate face, making it appear hazy.
He closed the door and walked over.
Chu Changning hadn't fallen asleep; he woke up as soon as he heard the door open.
A familiar scent drew near, and his chin was suddenly lifted.
She felt pain and opened her eyes.
The two locked eyes.
In the dimly lit hall, his dark pupils held no light.
His expression wasn't the superficial gentleness she knew, nor was it the rage hidden in his bones; it was anger.
Pure rage.
Chu Changning felt a chill run down her spine. All the things she had thought of beforehand were forgotten. She looked at him quietly, unable to utter a question.
Yan Beimo tightened his grip on her chin, a mocking smile on his face.
"Spending time with your lover instead of your son?"
Chu Changning's face darkened when he heard his insulting words.
"Um?"
His voice suddenly turned cold, and he grabbed her by the neck, lifted her up, and pinned her against the edge of the bed.
"say."
Chu Changning was in pain from his force and became angry.
"Don't forget what you said. We're practically divorced; we have no relationship whatsoever. Who I spend time with or don't spend time with is none of your business."
As soon as she finished speaking, he suddenly threw her onto the bed.
"Then I'll tell you today, I only have the concept of losing a wife, not divorce or separation. Do you want to die?"
Chu Changning winced in pain as he pressed her heavily onto the bed. She saw a startling desire lurking in his dark eyes and struggled angrily to push him away.
What are you doing?
Yan Beimo pressed her down, reached out to undo his belt, and smiled gently.
"Fulfill marital obligations."
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