"Qingya, do you believe me?" He asked seriously, his deep eyes like an ancient well with no bottom to see, as if to suck me in.

To be honest, I don't want to believe him at all.

This is the imperial palace! It is magnificent and magnificent, with carved beams and painted buildings everywhere. The air is filled with the smell of power. If I am not careful, my head will move away. How can I have the mind to talk about love with you?

Looking at Li Rui's handsome face and his eyes full of sincerity, I nodded involuntarily.

"I trust you."

I regretted it the moment I said it. Am I crazy? Telling an ancient king that I believe him? Am I out of my mind?

Li Rui, however, pulled me into his arms as if he had found some treasure. His embrace was warm and strong, with a faint scent of ambergris, which smelled quite good.

I was a little confused by his sudden action. Before I could react, I heard his deep voice ringing in my ears:

"Qingya, don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you."

His tone was so gentle as if he was coaxing a child. I didn't feel childish at all. Instead, I felt warm inside, as if I had found someone to rely on.

Wait! What am I thinking? I am a new-age woman in the 21st century, how could I be easily deceived by a man?

I pushed him away, pretended to be calm, straightened my clothes, and said, "My Lord, it would be bad if this couple got out."

Li Rui was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. The hearty laughter echoed in the empty bedroom, and unexpectedly gave me an inexplicable sense of security.

"Qingya, you are so funny!" He laughed so hard that he fell backwards, pointing at me and said, "Don't worry, this is my bedroom. No one dares to come in except me."

I rolled my eyes at him, but felt secretly relieved.

"What should we do now? The emperor..." I asked worriedly.

Li Rui suppressed his smile and turned serious: "I will explain to my brother, don't worry, he won't do anything to you."

I nodded, but I was unsure.

This old emperor is obviously suspicious of me. Who knows how he will treat me?

"By the way, Prince, can you tell me who the assassin is?" I asked curiously.

"This..." Li Rui hesitated, as if there was something he couldn't say.

"What? Is it inconvenient to tell me?" I raised my eyebrows. The ancient palace secrets are really mysterious.

Li Rui sighed and said, "Actually, I don't know much about this matter. I only know that the assassin came for me."

"Coming for you?!" I widened my eyes in surprise, "Why?"

"Because..." Li Rui paused, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, "Because the people don't want me to live."

I took a deep breath. The struggle in this palace is really cruel!

"Then do you know who wants to harm you?" I asked in a low voice.

Li Rui shook his head and smiled bitterly: "In the palace, people's hearts are unpredictable, no one can predict what will happen."

I suddenly remembered those ministers I saw in the court before. They all looked righteous, but who knew what they were thinking?

"Then you better be careful." I couldn't help but remind him.

Li Rui looked at me with tenderness in his eyes: "Qingya, thank you for caring about me."

I felt a little embarrassed by his gaze, so I quickly changed the subject: "By the way, Prince, you haven't told me why you are helping me?"

"Because..." Li Rui's eyes fell on my face, and his tone was so gentle that it seemed like he was saying love, "Because I don't want to see you get wronged."

I was stunned for a moment, and my heart suddenly started beating wildly uncontrollably.

What's going on? Are the ancient kings always so direct in flirting with girls?

Just when my heart was beating faster and I was at a loss, the door of the dormitory was suddenly kicked open from the outside, and a sharp voice rang out from behind the door:

"Great! You two adulterous whores are hiding here to have a secret meeting!"

I looked up and saw a woman in gorgeous clothes and a phoenix crown standing at the door. Her face was full of anger and her eyes were blazing with fire, as if she wanted to eat me alive.

My heart skipped a beat and I secretly said “not good”.

Who is this woman? Why does she look like she is catching someone having an affair in bed?