That's right, the little fox ran away!
After five days of "hard work" lying in wait, Tu Shan Lingxi finally found a chance to sneak out. It was truly not easy.
In this process, she had to gain Yin Changling's trust and stay by his side every day, like a little pervert, which was too difficult for the little fox.
Tu Shan Lingxi pondered for a long time, deciding to spend time with Yin Changling both during the day and at night.
At night, she was held tightly in Yin Changling's arms and couldn't move at all. During the day, she was always under his watchful eye, so it was impossible for her to disappear into thin air.
Tu Shan Lingxi didn't want to disturb anyone, nor did she want to implicate anyone.
She would only be separated from Yin Changling for a period of time when she went to the morning court every day, but even then she could only hide behind a screen so that Yin Changling could vaguely see her figure.
After a few days, the little fox found an opportunity, thinking that there would always be a time when he wouldn't be paying attention.
She waited and waited, and now, she's finally got this opportunity!
Tu Shan Lingxi instantly perked up. Listening to the commotion outside, she carefully peered through the screen at Yin Changling's expression and realized that the time had come!
Yin Changling was plagued by the nagging of his ministers because the southern tribes had been defeated, and the ministers were shifting blame and attacking each other.
This defeat was unexpected by everyone. After being furious, Yin Changling could only make emergency deployments, as this battle could not be lost again.
Therefore, the atmosphere at the morning court session was too tense, so the little fox took advantage of Yin Changling's focus on handling state affairs and discussing the results to teleport away.
By the time Yin Changling discovered it, it was already too late; Tu Shan Lingxi had already run back to the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
Hehe, that's right, the little fox is just that clever.
She thought that Yin Changling couldn't blame anyone this time. After all, he was the one who arranged for her to hide behind the screen. He could only blame himself.
...
The Imperial Preceptor's Residence.
After Tu Shan Lingxi returned, she first went to the vicinity of the Spirit Spring, wanting to see if the Grand Preceptor had come out yet.
Thankfully, she waited around the place where Wan Qijin was in seclusion for a while and found that there was no movement at all.
Um?
There was no movement?
So... that means the Imperial Advisor hasn't come out yet!
Now the little fox could play without worry. She transformed into a little fox, burrowed into the spirit pool, rolled around, and took a comfortable bath.
"Awooooo~"
After she had finished playing, the little fox remembered Yi Changfeng, whom she had completely forgotten.
So the first thing she did after climbing out of the spirit pool was to shake off her fur and go down the mountain to look for someone.
The white fur looked exceptionally soft in the breeze. She planned to appear in her original form without worrying about revealing her whereabouts.
The little fox tilted its head back and let out a "woof~", then stood tall and took small, straight steps, and set off smoothly!
...
Meanwhile, an even more thrilling scene was unfolding inside the royal palace!
Inside the Longde Hall.
The morning court session had already ended, but none of the ministers had left; they didn't even dare to move, kneeling on the ground, trembling.
Yin Changling's face was ashen. He never expected that the person he trusted so much would lie to him.
Tu Shan Lingxi has disappeared!
He had already sent people to seal off the entire palace, and even though he had searched every palace, garden, and path, he still couldn't find Tu Shan Lingxi.
Yin Changling even captured several assassins who wanted to rescue the Marquis of Bei, but he still couldn't find Tu Shan Lingxi!
He was getting anxious, and after failing to get any answers from the interrogation, he looked at these troublesome people and, ignoring their pleas for mercy, chopped them all down.
Yin Changling's blade was still dripping blood, and his dragon roar was dragged on the ground, making a sizzling sound that chilled people to the bone.
His eyes were bloodshot, his hair stood on end in fury, and his bloodthirsty gaze terrified everyone, including the ministers, who all trembled with fear.
With a suspicious look in his eyes, Yin Changling scanned everyone in the Longde Hall. Long Xiao seemed to be able to sense his emotions and let out bursts of dragon roars.
"I'll ask you one more time, where is Xi'er? Did you hide her?"
The ministers were truly wronged this time. They had no idea that a queen was hiding in the palace. Now that she had disappeared, there was no use in looking for them.
"Your Majesty, I truly do not know! How could I possibly take the Empress away while remaining completely still?"
"It has nothing to do with me, Your Majesty, please see the truth."
The ministers all knelt down, crying out that they were innocent; how could they dare to do something that would cost them their lives?
No wonder they've been treating the tyrant with such kindness these past few days; it turns out the Queen has been by His Majesty's side the whole time. No wonder!
Now that the Empress has disappeared, it has nothing to do with them. Who could possibly conjure someone up from the dead in the palace?
Seeing that their expressions didn't seem fake, Yin Changling lowered himself little by little, gripping the dragon head tightly until his fingers turned white.
With each thought, his heart ached more, as if pierced by a sharp blade and devoured by wild dogs.
It hurts, it hurts like hell.
So, the facts told him that Xi'er really did run away on her own, right?
He should have realized it sooner. Tu Shan Lingxi deliberately had him send Su Qi away and not let anyone follow her, so that she would have a chance to escape!
So, all that lovey-dovey stuff these past few days was just a lie?
Yin Changling was almost going crazy. He had never been betrayed so badly before. He felt like a traveler in the desert, his last drop of water evaporated by the sun.
He hated himself, and he hated everyone in the world!
The ministers, seeing Yin Changling's bloodshot eyes, dared not utter a sound.
Especially those ministers who were clamoring just a few days ago to suggest a minor selection for Yin Changling, now dare not even raise their heads, for fear of being beheaded by the tyrant.
What a joke! They're not blind; going in now would just be suicide missions.
Didn't you see the blood still dripping from the tip of His Majesty's sword?
Yin Changling looked around. He couldn't understand how Tu Shan Lingxi, who had no internal energy, had managed to escape from the Longde Palace, which was now completely surrounded.
However, the Longde Hall was heavily guarded and filled with court officials.
Especially at the palace gates, there were guards everywhere, so there was no chance of escape.
Yin Changling was completely baffled, and the murderous intent in his heart had even reached an uncontrollable level.
A murderous intent surged within him, constantly tearing at his reason!
Yin Changling has gone mad. He is like a relentless, deadly weapon, his icy gaze like a venomous tongue, terrifying everyone he looks at.
The ministers acted like quails, trembling with fear and walking on thin ice, not daring to utter a single sound.
"My queen is missing. If any of you cannot find my queen and hand her over, then you will all die!"
"Your Majesty, spare my life! Although I do not know the whereabouts of the Empress, the war on the border is not yet over. Could today's events be related to them?"
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