Yu Nian's pupils shrank slightly, and he quickly responded, "Then let's find a guard to go with us."
At least there was a guard who could help her shout for help before she was eaten.
Han Chen immediately found a guard he trusted.
"Don't worry, Captain of the Guards. I will do my best to protect Your Highness." The new guard looked younger than Han Chen. He stood as straight as a pine or cypress, and his eyebrows and eyes were rough but handsome.
Yu Nian looked at him a few more times and felt that this orc was full of masculinity, but she inexplicably felt a little cold, as if she was being stared at by a cold-blooded animal.
She subconsciously looked at Ye Luo. The man slowly moved his gaze to meet hers and suddenly grinned.
Yu Nian directly imagined a giant snake opening its bloody mouth.
After all, she's the height of an adult, so she probably can't swallow it in one gulp...
Along the way, Yu Nian was thinking about how she would ask for help if Ye Luo wanted to eat her. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she successfully arrived at the Queen's palace.
"Your Highness, please come in." Feixing is the Queen's chief knight, handsome and heroic. He bowed humbly in front of Yu Nian, then turned his gaze to Ye Luo, a trace of contempt flashing in his eyes: "As for you, there is no need to go in and pollute Her Majesty's eyes."
Yu Nian looked at Ye Luo soothingly, but was frightened by his cold eyes.
"Niannian, what do you want to talk to me about?" Queen Yu Wanying sat in front of a rosewood carved desk, flanked by ten guards, five on each side. The room was decorated with elegant wood and smelled warm and pleasant.
Yu Nian secretly looked at Yu Wanying. Combining the book and the original owner's memories, Yu Wanying could be considered a diligent emperor, but also a mother who doted on her children. She had few children, and only Yu Zhaozhao and Yu Nian could inherit the throne.
However, the book mentioned that she originally wanted Yu Zhaozhao to succeed to the throne because she knew that Yu Nian was not suitable to be the emperor. Therefore, she set up many obstacles for the heroine in the later plot, just to let her grow quickly through hardships and become a qualified heir. As for Yu Nian, she only asked her to enjoy honor and happiness.
"Why are you standing there without saying anything?" She smiled gently, and the majestic aura of the emperor around her was much less. "Come here, come to your mother."
Yu Nian walked up to her, lowered his head and said, "Queen Mother."
"Tell me, what do you want to ask the Queen Mother for?"
"My Queen Mother previously ordered Ye Luo to kneel outside my house and reflect on himself every night... Can my Queen Mother please revoke this order?" Yu Nian could only lower her head, fearing that the Queen would notice the difference between her and the original owner.
The air was silent for a moment.
"Tell me your reasons."
Yu Nian didn't see that the gentle smile on Yu Wanying's face suddenly disappeared, leaving only the majesty that belonged only to an emperor.
Yu Nian sensed that something was amiss in the atmosphere and began racking her brains to defend Ye Luo, "Queen Mother, it wasn't Ye Luo's fault. I just accidentally slipped. Ye Luo wanted to save me, but it happened so quickly that he didn't have time."
"Niannian, he should be punished for not taking good care of you."
It sounds like this is not a sufficient reason.
Yu Nian couldn't think of any other reason that would make the Queen agree, but suddenly an idea flashed in her mind, "Because I like him!"
Her mouth spoke faster than her brain, and she regretted it the moment she finished speaking.
Yu Nian quietly raised his head and tried to see the expression on Yu Wanying's face with the corner of his eye.
But he happened to be caught by her gaze.
Yu Wanying frowned slightly. "It's a shame to have such a lowly person warm your bed..." She breathed a sigh of relief, as if she hadn't expected that this usually spoiled man would actually fall in love with a Federation proton. "So, you've already fallen in love with someone else, the Imperial Master?"
Yu Nian looked up in astonishment, but since words were spoken, she could only bite the bullet and continue, "Yes, I no longer like the Imperial Master."
Yu Wanying looked at her and smiled slightly: "Then you can rest assured."
Only then did Yu Nian realize that Yu Wanying's words were not directed at her, but at the back of her.
A man's gentle voice sounded from behind her: "Your Highness fell in love with me when you were young. It is my honor."
"Yuheng was just discussing the sacrificial ceremony with me. When he heard that you were coming, he deliberately avoided me. Since Nian Nian already loves someone else, Yuheng doesn't have to be so worried in the future." Yu Wanying's tone was full of sarcasm.
"Your Majesty..." Bai Yuheng looked indifferent and somewhat helpless.
Yu Nian turned around to look at the legendary and stunning national teacher.
He was dressed in white as white as snow, and stood like a smoky pine tree. His long silver hair was pinned up with a rough branch, and his eyes were covered with plain white brocade. Despite this, one could still tell that he was handsome from his high nose bridge and light-colored, thin lips.
No wonder the original owner fell in love at first sight and regarded her as his white moonlight.
Bai Yuheng stepped forward, and as if sensing Yu Nian's gaze, he glanced at her sideways, his lips curled slightly, "Good day, Your Highness."
Yu Nian almost wanted to wave in front of him, to see if he could see through the brocade. But when she thought of the Queen being there, she gave up.
Bai Yuheng simply lowered his head slightly in front of Yu Wanying and said, "Your Majesty, the two highnesses must learn the blessing dance as soon as possible. In fifteen days, there will be a sacrificial ceremony that will be celebrated by the whole country."
"There's no need to worry about Zhao Zhao. She has probably learned most of it by now. It's just... Nian Nian, have you learned it?" Yu Wanying paused while speaking and turned her gaze to Yu Nian, which made her back tighten.
Yu Nian said "I" twice but couldn't answer.
Fortunately, Yu Wanying knew her personality. "Fifteen days is all it takes for quick training. Nian Nian doesn't have any dance skills, but she's quite flexible. It would be better if Yu Heng personally taught her. Nian Nian is naturally intelligent and will definitely learn quickly."
Bai Yuheng lowered his head slightly, his expression indifferent, "I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust."
He turned his head to Yu Nian and said, "I hope Your Highness can cooperate with me."
Yu Nian laughed dryly twice, "Of course, of course..."
Why didn't anyone ask her opinion? If she didn't want to steal the heroine's limelight, she didn't need to learn to dance...
Yu Nian cried violently in her heart, but no one cared.
"Alright, Nian Nian, go study hard with the Imperial Master."
"Mother Queen, what we just said..." Yu Nian saw that she had forgotten and reminded her.
"What is it?"
These two simple words immediately made Yu Nian break out in a cold sweat, but for the sake of her life, she could only bite the bullet and say, "Please, Queen Mother, withdraw the punishment for Ye Luo."
The air seemed to stagnate in an instant, and Yu Nian could only hear the sound of his own heart beating wildly.
"I didn't realize you were so fond of this proton. As long as you learn the blessing dance well and don't make any mistakes during the sacrificial ceremony, I'll agree. But before that, let him suffer a little to teach him a lesson."
Yu Nian wanted to continue to plead for Ye Luo, but Bai Yuheng suddenly said, "Your Highness, it's getting late. If you don't learn the blessing dance today, there will only be fourteen days left."
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