My mind buzzed. Why did he come to see me? A man and a woman were alone in the same room, and they were caught by Li Heng. Can he wash himself clean by jumping into the Yellow River?

I quickly struggled out of Li Rui's arms, lowered my head, and guiltily didn't dare to look Li Heng in the eye.

"Huh...Huh..." I opened my mouth hesitantly, but I didn't know what to say.

Li Heng's face was livid, and he didn't say a word. He just looked at us coldly, as if he wanted to eat us alive, which made me feel creepy. I secretly glanced at Li Rui and found that he was calm and composed, even with a hint of playful smile, as if he didn't care about Li Heng's anger at all.

This is a capital crime punishable by extermination of all nine generations of the clan. Big brother, can you show a little respect to the emperor? I secretly complained in my heart, but I didn't dare to show it on my face.

"Brother, I just heard that Miss Lin is not feeling well, so I came to see her," Li Rui took a step forward and bowed to Li Heng with a smile, "I didn't expect to disturb your pleasure, please forgive me."

"My brother is really considerate," Li Heng sneered, his smile full of sarcasm and warning, "It's a pity, why do I feel that my brother's concern for Miss Lin seems to be a little too much?"

My heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Li Heng was jealous?

"Your Majesty, you are joking," Li Rui still looked calm and composed, "My concern for Miss Lin is just a friend's concern, Your Majesty, please think about it."

"Friend?" Li Heng raised his eyebrows, his tone meaningful, "I heard that your brother has a special affection for Miss Lin?"

My heart skipped a beat. It was over. This time I could really wash myself clean even if I jumped into the Yellow River! I secretly glanced at Li Heng from the corner of my eye. I saw that his face was livid and his fists were clenched. It was obvious that he was burning with anger.

"This..." I was about to explain, but Li Rui suddenly reached out and held my hand. I looked up at him in surprise, but he just gave me a soothing look, then turned to Li Heng and said, "Royal brother, my feelings for Qingya are evident to the heavens and the earth, and the sun and the moon! My feelings for Qingya are definitely not just friendship!"

Li Rui's sudden confession not only stunned me, but also made Li Heng furious.

"How dare you!" Li Heng shouted angrily and slammed the table. "Li Rui, you are so bold that you dare to covet my woman!"

I thought to myself, “Oh no!” It looks like things are out of control this time!

"Brother, Qingya is not your woman," Li Rui said humbly, "She is an independent individual who has the right to choose her own happiness. I have been in love with Qingya for a long time. Today, I beg you to protect me and Qingya!"

As Li Rui spoke, he actually knelt on his knees and bowed deeply to Li Heng.

I was stunned. I had never thought that Li Rui would go to such lengths for me! I immediately felt mixed emotions, both moved and scared.

I was touched that Li Rui was willing to risk offending Li Heng for me and express his feelings to me. I was afraid because I knew Li Heng's character best. He would never allow anyone to challenge his authority, let alone allow anyone to touch the woman he liked.

Li Heng looked at Li Rui, who was kneeling on the ground. His face was terribly gloomy, like the calm before a storm.

"You?" Li Heng's voice was icy cold, as if it came from the depths of hell. "Li Rui, you are so naive. Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to compete with me for a woman?"

Li Rui raised his head, looked directly into Li Heng's eyes, and said word by word: "Brother, I know that I am of humble status and not worthy of Qingya, but my love for Qingya is evident to all! Today, even if I risk my life, I will express my feelings to Qingya!"

"You..." Li Heng was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Li Rui and couldn't speak for a long time.

Seeing this, I knew that I couldn't go on like this, otherwise things would only get worse. I took a deep breath, walked to Li Rui, gently pulled his sleeve, and signaled him to stop talking.

Li Rui turned his head and looked at me, his eyes full of worry and reluctance, but he finally listened to my advice and slowly stood up.

"Brother Emperor, I have offended you a lot today. Please forgive me." Li Rui said, and bowed to Li Heng again.

"Hmph!" Li Heng snorted coldly. He didn't say anything, just looked at us coldly.

"Brother Emperor, I will take my leave first." After saying this, Li Rui took my hand, turned around and left.

"Stop!" Li Heng suddenly spoke, his voice icy cold.

Li Rui and I stopped at the same time and turned to look at Li Heng.

"Leave Lin Qingya here!" Li Heng said coldly, "I want to talk to her alone."

Li Rui's face changed when he heard this, and he couldn't help but hold my hand tighter.

I took a deep breath and gently patted the back of Li Rui's hand, signaling him to rest assured, then turned to Li Heng and said, "Your Majesty, your servant..."

Before I could finish my words, Li Heng suddenly rushed to me, pulled me into his arms, and held my waist tightly.

"You...what are you doing?" I suddenly panicked and struggled hard, trying to push him away, but he was too strong and I couldn't break free at all.

"Don't move!" Li Heng lowered his head and growled in my ear, his voice full of dominance and possessiveness.

I was so scared that I dared not move and could only let him hold me.

Li Rui's face turned livid when he saw this. He roared angrily and rushed forward, trying to pull me out of Li Heng's arms.

"Let her go!"

"Get out of here!"

Li Heng and Li Rui wrestled with each other. Both of them were martial artists, so they fought fiercely with their fists and feet.

I was caught in the middle, and I was so frightened that I turned pale and screamed.

"Stop! All of you stop it!"

However, my voice seemed so insignificant amid the fierce fight between the two.

I closed my eyes in despair, my heart filled with fear and helplessness.

Is this my fate to travel through time to ancient times?

At this moment, I suddenly felt my body being pulled apart by a powerful force.

I opened my eyes and saw Li Rui protecting me from behind, with a gleaming dagger stuck in his chest...