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She was suddenly very curious, with Mu Rong Hong Yu's gentle personality, what could he have done to cause such a commotion?

He quickened his pace and flew towards the source of the sound. The scenery around him also became more and more like a road to the Mystic Sun Hall — the place where the Emperor would head to the imperial court or hold daily important events.

The closer he got to the Profound Sun Hall, the slower Gu Ling Xue's footsteps became, and the walls beside him as well, along with the entrance of the palace, were all covered with bright red words of joy and lanterns.

Seeing such a bright and glaring red color, Gu Ling Xue had a bad premonition, but today was a happy day.

All the servants that passed by knelt down and paid their respects to Gu Ling Xue, but the uneasiness in her heart became even more intense.

All of the ministers were packed into the courtyards beneath the Mystic Sun Hall as they discussed amongst themselves. Strings of red lanterns hung on the walls of the Mystic Sun Hall as well.

With a flash, Gu Ling Xue disappeared from the spot.

Just like the time he attacked the black-clothed man, Gu Ling Xue had once again disappeared without a trace, and in the next second, he suddenly appeared behind Mu Rong Jing.

"Ah!"

The sudden figure of a beauty caused all the servants in Mu Rong Jing's house to be so frightened that their faces lost color, and Mu Rong Jing, who was even more exaggerated, fell to the ground.

Narrowing his eyes, Gu Ling Xue sized up the red makeup on his face. Wearing a joyous long robe and wearing a phoenix coronet, Mu Rong Jing spoke with a slightly disdainful tone as his cold voice spread throughout the entire room, "What's your name?"

Gu Ling Xue was displeased by their shouts, but she had forgotten that she was the one who had suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

His cold voice reverberated within the room, causing the originally small space to turn slightly cold.

Gu Ling Xue immediately turned around and sat on the right seat, she then picked up the teacup and observed Mu Rong Jing with narrowed eyes.

Mu Rong Jing slowly stood up, gently wiping away the dirt that was initially on the ground, then asked with a gentle and gentle voice: "May I ask why you, female hero, are here?"

Gu Ling Xue quietly looked at her without making a sound, she picked up her teacup and was about to speak, but then the door opened.

When the door opened, a figure hurriedly appeared in everyone's line of sight.

"Brother Yu." Without waiting for Mu Rong Hong Yu to speak, Mu Rong Jing immediately threw himself into Mu Rong Hong Yu's embrace, his cute appearance matched with the makeup he had painted today, making his look even more lovely.

Mu Rong Hong Yu tightly wrapped it in his embrace, and just as he was about to ask, he saw Gu Ling Xue sitting upright and closed her mouth.

With a helpless and bitter laugh, her large hand gently brushed against Mu Rong Jing's bun. Then, she gently comforted him: "It's fine, don't be afraid."

Looking at the two people who loved each other so dearly, Xi Men Na Lan's figure suddenly appeared in his mind.

[That woman can actually bear it?]

Within ten days, he would have to seal his wife. Within a hundred days, he would have to seal her.

A cold smile appeared on his face, but it only lasted for a moment.

"Why are you here?" Only after Mu Rong Hong Yu placed Mu Rong Jing at the side did he remember the reply he received from Gu Ling Xue, who was sitting upright.

Without waiting for Mu Rong Hong Yu to speak, Mu Rong Jing berated him: "How dare you! You don't understand the rules."

It looks like in this short span of ten days, Mu Rong Jing had not only nurtured her body well, but she also learnt the public method of using power to suppress others.

Helplessly shaking his head, Gu Ling Xue's gaze drifted out of the window as he said: "I've gotten used to it."

Hearing that, Mu Rong Hong Yu laughed bitterly, and looked at Mu Rong Jing lovingly, then said: "In this life, I am only willing to spoil her."

"But there are people who are unwilling." A playful smile appeared on Gu Ling Xue's lips, then, Gu Ling Xue stood up and did not turn back to look at the two of them, but instead walked towards the door.

However, Mu Rong Hong Yu did not hear the warning.

Looking at Gu Ling Xue's retreating back, Mu Rong Hong Yu laughed as he shook his head. He bent down and picked up a set of Far Mountain Dai, then went beside Mu Rong Jing's ear and said: "Come, let your husband draw the eyebrows for you."

Although the current Mystic Sun Hall was a magnificent sight, the other palace right next to it was a completely different scene.

As Gu Ling Xue strolled within the garden of Luan Phoenix Hall, what she saw instead was a withering scene. She coldly laughed in her heart, but on the surface, she shook her head and sighed.

"Why does the girl sigh?" A familiar female voice sounded from behind him, and it was actually a lot older than when he first met her. Gu Ling Xue turned and looked at the person in front of him.

"I'm sorry for your hesitation." Turning around expressionlessly, Gu Ling Xue's cold voice reverberated beside the empress's ears. "Xi Men Na Lan, I haven't seen the silhouette of your family member since the beginning."

I have nothing to say.

Xi Men Na Lan shook his head, his originally aged figure seemed to become even more exhausted.

Gu Ling Xue saw through her subtle movements, and immediately followed up: "In a short period of time, you've already been bestowed with the title of Consort, do you think that the day of your replacement is far?"

After she said that, Gu Ling Xue turned around, and did not look at Xi Men Na Lan's movements anymore, but silently nodded and looked at the decaying flower in front of her, waiting for her reply.

In just a few dozen days, the spring colors in the garden had withered to such an extent. Presumably, she wasn't well off in this palace either.

After all, in the harem, even eunuchs despised unfavoured people.

A trace of coldness crawled into Gu Ling Xue's heart, her mind suddenly recalled the arrow that had suddenly appeared, along with the ten odd black-clothed men who had extremely powerful strength.

The fist in his sleeve tightly clenched.

"Alright." As if giving it his all, Xi Men Na Lan's old and aged expression immediately disappeared by quite a bit. He then said to the servant beside him: "Go call Young Master over."

"Yes." The servant replied and left, leaving only Gu Ling Xue and Xi Men Na Lan behind.

"Lady, I will hand over the life of the entire clan to you. If you wish for my success, let alone two-thirds of it, even if it's three-quarters of it, I am willing to agree to it."

"Alright." Gu Ling Xue replied straightforwardly as she turned around. Seeing Xi Men Na Lan's haggard expression, she smiled in relief.

However, Xi Men Na Lan was still unable to understand the meaning of this smile.

The two of them waited in silence for a while before the sound of footsteps came from far away.

Gu Ling Xue lazily leaned on a short low tree beside him. Her figure was enchanting as she looked at the approaching figure, and the corner of her mouth held a hint of smile that she didn't understand.

The man in the distance had been walking forward quickly, but when he saw the woman leaning against the tree, he suddenly stopped.

The empress sister said that there was a family transaction to discuss, but why would this woman appear here?

Seeing that the man had clearly stopped moving, Gu Ling Xue couldn't help but smile once more.

Xi Men Kai An, you didn't think of it right? You once wanted to kill me so desperately, but now you have to cooperate with me.

"Esteemed Empress." Xi Men Na Lan bowed respectfully and performed the usual etiquette. He hurriedly stepped forward to help him up and said: "Big Brother, there are no outsiders here, there's no need to stand on ceremony."

She looked at Xi Men Na Lan in shock and then glanced at Gu Ling Xue. She was feeling extremely weird, just where had her little sister made such a ruckus today.

Seeing the doubt in Xi Men's eyes, Xi Men Na Lan laughed, then went forward and held Gu Ling Xue's hand and placed it in her own, and said to Xi Men: "I was wrong little sister before."

After saying that, Xi Men Na Lan looked at Gu Ling Xue, the smile in her eyes becoming even more obvious: "Now, you and I still need younger sister's help."

"Help?" Xi Men repeated these two words, waiting for the empress's explanation.

Gu Ling Xue quietly retracted her hand, still leaning on the tree contentedly, quietly waiting for the two to communicate properly.

"Mm, it's like this." Not paying attention to Gu Ling Xue's sudden withdrawal, Xi Men Na Lan took a step forward and walked to Xi Men Kai An's side. She looked around to confirm that there was no outsider present before she whispered to him.

"It's only been ten days, and that woman will immediately be conferred the title of 'Consort'. If we wait any longer, I'm afraid that she will steal the title of Queen from me as well."

Hearing the sorrowful tone of Xi Men Na Lan's voice, Xi Men, who had doted on his little sister since he was young, had a bad feeling when he saw how she was feeling.

"Little sister, don't worry." Xi Men walked forward and placed his hand on Xi Men Na Lan's shoulder, and said, "Xi Men's family will always be your strong shield."

Hearing that, Gu Ling Xue could not help but sneer.

It looked like he was just a martial uncle. Xi Men Na Lan had explained something so easily, but he actually did not understand it at all.

"No, brother." Xi Men Na Lan's eyes suddenly turned resolute, he looked straight into Xi Men's eyes and said, "We cannot sit still and wait for death."

"The location of this palace can only be preserved if Xi Men's family is steady enough. I definitely won't take such a risk. "

"Then what should we do?" Xi Men was finally able to see through Xi Men Na Lan's determination and also knew that she did not want to discuss this with him.

"Yan Yu has already been arranged for us." Xi Men Na Lan then looked at Gu Ling Xue and said, "As long as two-thirds of our remaining military power is given to her, our status will increase."

At this time, Xi Men Na Lan's eyes constantly flickered, as if he had already seen the scene of Gu Ling Xue's successful return.

However, she had completely forgotten about the scene when she had sent someone to assassinate him.

"She will lead troops to the border to confront the barbarians. If we win this battle, then our Silan Family will be the meritorious ministers of the Xilan, and the Emperor will no longer dare to touch my position at the back." A deep voice slowly came out from Xi Men Na Lan's lips, but it had a cold and gloomy feeling to it.

"Her ability." Xi Men An looked up and down at the lazy Gu Ling Xue, but could clearly feel the spirit energy in Gu Ling Xue's body.

It was just a piece of trash without spiritual energy.