"court death."
The one who said this was not Nan Lingqin, but Xu Yiran, who had clearly walked away earlier, but was now standing in front of Nan Lingqin, slashing away the sword and the person wielding it.
"Clang—"
The sword fell to the ground, and a figure was also caught in the crossfire, but fortunately, a figure flashed by and caught her.
"Yuwen Qingyue, you'd better not touch her without my orders, or I'll make you wish you were dead."
Xu Yiran shouted sternly.
Yuwen Qingyue's face turned purple from the scolding, and the sword strike she had just received was returned by Xu Yiran with full force, causing damage to her internal organs.
"Xu Yiran, you went too far."
Yuwen Shi put Yuwen Qingyue down, his brows furrowed. "If she gets hurt, won't that person be angry?"
"What does it have to do with me? He's the one who wants to save you, not me." Xu Yiran frowned and said this, then turned around and tried to pull Nan Lingqin away, but Lingqin forcefully shook her off.
"open."
A sharp rebuke, born of her disgust, made Xu Yiran tremble. Looking at her, a dark light flickered in her naturally clear eyes. After a moment, she tightened her grip, then fell silent, her tone softening, "Xiao Qin, you need to know that no matter what, I don't want you to suffer even the slightest harm."
"Your betrayal is already a devastating blow to me."
These words were like ice water, chilling Xu Yiran to the bone, as if her life had vanished in an instant, turning into dust and falling into ruins.
"Hahaha..." Yu Qingqingyue suddenly burst into laughter, "Look at Xu Yiran, you are really despicable. You care about her and helped her win this world, but she doesn't appreciate it at all."
"Smack—"
No sooner had Yuwen Qingyue finished speaking than a slap landed heavily on her face, causing her to fall to the ground and one side of her face to swell up immediately.
Meanwhile, the person who had made the move stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze as cold as ice beneath his mask, saying, "What right do you have to point fingers at him?"
"What are you doing, Your Excellency?" Yuwen Shi immediately shielded Yuwen Qingyue behind him.
The masked man merely glanced at him coldly. "Remember, both of your lives are still in my hands, as is yours..."
The masked man suddenly looked at Xu Yiran, sighed, and looked at her with disappointment, "You can't even handle a woman. I've already brought her to your side, and you're in charge of everything. You're still dawdling here. Do you really think I haven't given you enough time?"
These words carried a subtle meaning. Xu Yiran frowned slightly, but did not reply. Instead, she pulled Nan Huo away with a strong pull.
That hand was like a cold shackle, preventing her from breaking free.
"Xu Yiran, let go."
"I'm saving you."
"unnecessary!"
Xu Yiran suddenly stopped in her tracks.
"It seems that you didn't save Yuwen Qingpeng and Yuwen Shi."
Nan Lingqin looked at him coldly.
Xu Yiran neither confirmed nor denied it.
"You know better than anyone what your relationship with him is. He's using you, so why are you still aiding and abetting him?"
Despite Nan Lingqin's repeated questions, Xu Yiran remained silent, looking at Nan Lingqin and choosing to remain still.
"Your biological father? Your relative..."
However, she was met with silence in response.
This silence lasted for nearly half a month.
For the past two weeks, the world has been peaceful, as if the previous war had never happened. However, the people still feel a thorn in their side.
After all, Xu Yiran is now in charge of the Northern Rong Palace, while the Northern Emperor's whereabouts remain unknown.
At this moment, Yuwen Yao was in the prison of Bei Rong.
His expression was slightly cool as he looked at the bright moon through the window. All he could think about and see was Nan Lingqin's figure.
If this is her choice, he will not object.
If she dies, he will stay with her.
All of this in the world seemed to be shrouded in mist, just like this night, waiting for the sharp moonlight to emerge.
Meanwhile, at the Beirong Imperial Palace.
That night, the moonlight was pale, as round as the Mid-Autumn Festival. For the people of the world, it was extremely peaceful, but in this palace, there was no peace.
Nan Lingqin lay on that enormous dragon and phoenix couch, her whole body burning up and her hands weak and powerless.
A person stood beside the bed, his black mask gleaming in the light of the luminous pearl, making him look like a demon from hell.
"mean!"
Nan Lingqin gritted her teeth in anger.
"Heh, Yiran is too soft-hearted. He's kept you tied up here for so long without doing anything. I was really anxious watching him, so I helped him out. After all, today is the perfect time for me."
The masked man sneered and flashed away.
Just then, the palace door was pushed open, and Xu Yiran walked in. As soon as she took a step, she noticed that something was wrong inside the palace.
The sheer curtains and the delicate fragrance create an alluring atmosphere, as if winter has passed and spring has arrived.
Xu Yiran walked over step by step, and then saw Nan Lingqin on the bed, her face flushed red, her breathing rapid, and her breath weak as she looked at him.
"Xu Yiran, is this what you wanted?"
She questioned and pressed, her eyes cold, yet she still seemed unable to stop the effects of the drug from taking hold.
Xu Yiran did not answer; his hands, hidden in his wide sleeves, seemed to tremble slightly at that moment.
Xiao Qin was breathtakingly beautiful. Her fair and rosy face, her distinct and three-dimensional features, and every single eyelash seemed to have already taken root in his heart. He tensed his features, wanting to get closer, and he knew he had to.
He thought of that day, in that cave, when she was also drugged. In that narrow space, her unique fragrance permeated his lungs, and even the smoke and dust could not obscure her fresh and outstanding beauty. She was in unbearable pain, and she held him, her lips touching his. Every breath seemed to fall before his eyes in an instant, truly existing, and then touching the face in front of him.
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