Now it was Yun Jianyue's turn to freeze in a smile. After a long while, she snorted, "You're good with words."
"Huh? How did you know?" Zu'an's eyes widened.
Yun Jianyue subconsciously took a step back, feeling that there was something inexplicable in his words.
"Did you find the medicinal herbs?" She felt a little uncomfortable and quickly changed the subject.
“Found it, the Five Elements Secret Herb, but I don’t want to give it to you.” Zu An took out the jade box and waved it in front of her, then put it back into his pocket.
Yun Jianyue gave him an annoyed look: "Has anyone ever told you that you deserve a beating?"
Zuan snorted: "If you want the Five Elements Secret Mushroom, beg me."
Yun Jianyue's expression suddenly turned dangerous. Before she could speak, Zu An's expression changed.
"What's wrong?" Yun Jianyue sensed something was amiss and hurriedly asked.
Zuan said in a deep voice, "A large group of guards is coming, and the leader is... oh, General Cheng Xiong of the Left Guard."
Ever since he was almost caught off guard by Zhu Xie Chixin, he has become more cautious and has been using the jade cong to control the small animals in the vicinity as spies, so that he can prepare in advance for any danger.
"Are you sure they're after us?" Yun Jianyue asked. After all, the palace was currently searching for assassins everywhere, so it was normal for guards to pass by.
Zuan nodded: "They have already surrounded the courtyard."
"Could they have discovered me? That shouldn't be the case," Yun Jianyue said, somewhat puzzled.
Zu An said, "They're probably after me. My trip to the Imperial Hospital to get medicine just now has aroused suspicion from some people."
Just then, there was a knock on the door: "Routine inspection, please open the door!"
Zuan's heart skipped a beat, but he feigned weakness and asked, "I'm healing my wounds. What is it?"
The guards outside said, "An assassin has appeared in the palace, disturbing the Empress and the Crown Prince. For the safety of all the nobles in the palace, we must thoroughly search every part of the palace to ensure that no one escapes."
Zuan said unhappily, "Are you blind? This is the residence of a top-ranking embroidered envoy. What kind of assassin could possibly hide here? Get lost!"
Yun Jianyue nodded secretly. This guy wasn't stupid; he knew how to take advantage of the special status of the Embroidered-Robed Envoy.
At this moment, Cheng Xiong's voice rang out: "My lord, please forgive me. I am under imperial orders to thoroughly investigate the remaining assassins in the entire palace. Every courtyard must be investigated. This is not targeting any one person. Even Commander Zhu Xie agreed to let me investigate his courtyard. I hope my lord will not make things difficult for me."
Zuan fell silent. Now that the other party had said this, what reason could he use to stop them? Once they came in, Yun Jianyue would be exposed.
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