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She lightly bit her lower lip and raised her eyes to glare at him. "You …" "Alright, if you don't withdraw, then I …"

Hua Mujie originally wanted to threaten him with something, but after thinking for a long time, she couldn't come up with a method to threaten him. In the end, after thinking for a while, she angrily said, "If you don't remove your men, I'll … from now on I'll just open the door and take off my clothes in front of your guards in the dark. If you want others to look at me, then don't look away.

After she finished speaking, Hua Mu Jin didn't forget to let out an angry snort.

Originally, he hadn't been able to think of a way to get the White Battle Grail to leave, which was why he said those words so enthusiastically. However, he didn't expect that her provocation would have an effect on the White Battlefield.

"How dare you!" Bai Zhan Ke's pair of black eyes were terrifyingly sharp.

In a split-second, Hua Mu Jin was a little scared, but she didn't show it on her face. Instead, she raised her head and bravely said, "If you don't remove those people, then let's see if I dare!"

At this moment, Bai Zhan Ke's entire body was emitting a chilling aura. He took two steps forward, approaching Hua Mu Jin, and looked down at the woman in front of him. He then raised his hand.

Hua Mujiao thought that Bai Zhan Ke was about to hit her, so she took two steps back and bit her lip. "You, what are you trying to do?"

The next moment, Bai Zhan Ke stretched out his hand and grabbed the back of Hua Mu Jin's head. With a slight push of his arm, he pushed her head into his chest.

"Remember, you belong to me alone. If you betray me, I'll kill anyone who dares to touch me!"

Such a domineering tone made Hua Mujiao feel not only an intense possessive desire from him, but also the huge price he had paid for saying "If you betray me".

But to the domineering possessiveness of Bai Zhan Ke, the flower hibiscus is not averse.

Hua Mujiao pushed the white cicada with all her might, concealing the throbbing in her heart. She pouted and asked, "Then why don't you just leave? Just give me a straightforward answer!"

Even after a long time, he still did not hear Bai Zhan Ke's voice.

Hua Mujiao only felt that he had used his hand to wrap around her waist. He slightly exerted some force, causing her to stick even closer to him.

"This is the only time! There won't be a next time!"

"Hmm?" The sudden voice made Hua Mujiao raise her eyebrows in confusion, "So, you agreed? "But if you don't take it as an example now, what do you mean by that?"

"I can leave, but can you guarantee that no matter what happens, you will be able to escape?"

"…"

With regards to this matter, Hua Mu Jin really didn't dare make any promises.

However, in order to make Bai Zhan Ke feel more at ease, he still nodded. "Of course I can. Who am I? I am Mu Jin, a devastatingly beautiful woman!"

The sudden playful and adorable appearance of Hibiscus vulgaris completely warmed his heart.

However, her moment of hesitation did not escape his eyes.

"It's getting late, let's return to the palace."

He didn't answer Hua Mujiao's words directly. Instead, he pulled her hand and walked in the direction of the Hibiscus Shrine.

Hua Mujie only thought that Bai Zhan had already agreed to this matter.

However, just as Bai Zhan took two steps forward, he suddenly stopped. His palm felt an icy coldness come from Bai Zhan Ke's body.

"Who's there? "Get out here!"

As if he had sensed something, Bai Zhan Ke pulled over Hua Mu Jin and protected her behind him, while his eyes, which were as cold as frost, looked towards a fake mountain in the distance.

Following his line of sight, two petite figures appeared.

The two of them slowly approached the two of them, and when they could clearly see their faces, they were none other than Ye Lai Shuang and her personal palace maid, Qing`er.

"Your consort pays her respects to the emperor. Your majesty is blessed …" Ye Yi Xin stepped forward and bowed to Bai Zhan Ke.

Hua Mu Jin was stunned at first, but soon after, she also put on an act and blessed Ye Yi Xin.

The sudden appearance of Ye Laixin, who had always claimed that she was too weak to leave the palace, made her rather curious.

"Stand up, it's so late. What are you doing in the Imperial Garden?"

Bai Zhan Ke helped Hua Mu Jin up, but his attitude towards Ye La Xin was neither warm nor warm. Instead, it made people feel very cold.

"Reporting to the emperor, chenqie hasn't slept very well lately. I haven't seen the emperor for almost two months, so I personally made some pastries to deliver to you. I didn't expect to meet you and little sister Xi Fei here …"

Ye Yi Xin's soft voice made even Hua Mujiao feel an inexplicable desire to protect her.

She glanced at Bai Zhan Ke out of the corner of her eye. She thought that he would at least reveal a trace of gentleness, but she didn't expect his expression to be so cold. It was as if Ye Yi Xin was just a stranger to him.

"Since your health is not good, then let's have a look at the imperial physician. There's no need for the pastries, take them back."

In a moment, Ye Yi Xin's face was full of disappointment.

Resisting the urge, she grinned at Bai Zhan Ke.

"The emperor's government is busy, but chenqie misses the point. It will be the hunting competition in a few days. Although chenqie's body is weak, I would like to go and have a look.

Ye Laixin's words caused Hua Mujiao to be somewhat surprised.

She remembered that Ye Yi Xin had previously said that she was regretting not being able to accompany Bai Zhan Ke to hunt because of her weak body. She felt that there was something fishy going on.

"If you want to go, then go. If there is nothing else, let's return to the Hall of Eternal Harmony as soon as possible. "

"Thank you Your Majesty, chenqie will take her leave."

Lucky bowed once more, and under the command of Bai Zhan Ke, Ye Yi Xin didn't dare to stay any longer. As he turned around, his gaze swept over Hua Mu Jin's body, and elegantly led Qing`er away.

After Ye Yi Xin left, Hua Mujiao looked at Bai Zhan Ke, and was curious about his attitude towards Ye Yi Xin. "Why are you so cold towards her? After all, she was your first wife, and she was a proper wife. You made me feel like she was a stranger to you. "

"I have always been like this to everyone except you." Staring at the flower hibiscus, Bai Zhan blurted out.

These kind of words were very enjoyable for the flower, hibiscus.

The smile on her face couldn't help but reveal itself as Hua Mujiao stuck out her tongue, then very naturally, she pulled on Bai Zhan's hand and walked towards the palace.

After walking a few steps, Hua Mu Jin couldn't help but ask again, "I still want to know why you're so cold and detached towards Ye Lanxin. Did she offend you?"

Shaking her hand that was holding the White War Cake, Hua Mujiao gave a rare coquettish look.

Unable to withstand Hibiscus vulgaris's attack, Bai Zhan Ke shook his head and sighed softly. "Her father was originally an extremely small official of the river continent. He only married me to comply with the empress dowager's wishes. Now, her father relies on her and has become a powerful official of the imperial court."

Bai Zhan Ke didn't directly answer Hua Mujiao's question, but how could she not understand the meaning behind his words?

Even if Bai Zhan Ke hadn't ascended to the throne, he could still be considered a prince. But as a prince, he'd taken the daughter of a local official as his wife. Perhaps the empress dowager was trying to reduce his power, or perhaps she was trying to ridicule him?

And now, Ye Yi Xin's father was the empress dowager's son. It was no wonder that Bai Zhanzheng would treat her so coldly.

At the same time, in Yonghe Palace.

After returning to the Hall of Eternal Harmony, Ye Lai Xin could no longer conceal her anger. She had swept away all the items on the dressing table. This was the first time she had been unable to contain her anger.

"Esteemed Empress, please calm down. Take care of yourself …"

At the side, Qing`er knelt on the ground as she shyly and worriedly tried to persuade Qin Wentian.

"Why are you so angry? After all these years, I have bowed and bent my knees to serve him with all my might. Even if my father had stood by Her Majesty, I had never intended to harm him. But tonight, what did I see? He, who was always cold to me, was so gentle and gentle to that woman. Could it be that in his eyes, only the flower, hibiscus, can fit in? "

Ye Yi Xin angrily complained, giving Qing`er, who had been serving her all this time, a fright.

Ever since she started serving Ye La Xin, all she showed was the gentleness and magnanimity a lady should have. But now, Ye Yi Xin was a girl from a noble family. Her attitude was totally subversive.

Thinking of this, Qing`er continued to urge him.

"Esteemed Empress, you have been by His Majesty's side for the longest period of time. Perhaps His Majesty was just trying to make use of Empress Xi? Calm down, don't be so angry. "

"Heh …" "Use it?" With a sudden cold laugh, Ye Yi Xin let go of the rouge in her hands. Her body was a little tired as she moved to the side. She then supported her dressing table and sat down.

"It is precisely because I have been by his side for the longest time, that I know that he cherishes that portrait day and night. The person in that portrait is the person at the apex of his heart, and Hua Mu Jin actually has a face that is extremely similar to the portrait. For the time being, regardless of whether he has truly fallen in love with Hua Mu Jin or not, based on the tenderness in his eyes, when has he ever treated anyone else like this?"

As he spoke, Ye Yi Xin seemed to have used up all of her energy. She laid her head on the table. Tears rolled down the corners of her eyes.

Qing`er kneeled in front of him, all she could do was urge.

"Esteemed Empress, you're too weak to be angered to death by a mere concubine. Moreover, he wasn't sure if the person in the portrait was Imperial Concubine Xi herself. If the emperor really had deep feelings for her, with the emperor's personality, how could he just let her be an imperial concubine? In this imperial harem, her position is still lower than yours, Empress. "

"What do you know? Even if she is not worthy of my position, in the end, the heart of the Emperor is with her. So what if his position was high? From start to finish, I have never stepped into the heart of the emperor. Otherwise, why would he only bestow me the title of imperial concubine and not the empress? "

As soon as he said that, the corner of Ye Yi's eyes became moist. There was only disappointment in his eyes. He looked like he had lost his soul, and his eyes were glazed over.

After a long while, the corners of her lips curled up bitterly, "Qing`er, if I had listened to my father's words and not fallen in love with him, would I not have suffered so much …"

After returning to the Hibiscus Temple, Hua Mujiao impatiently took the zither from Fu Xin's hands and placed it on the zither stand. Her entire body seemed to have been pulled out of her soul by the zither, while the White Battlefield on the side was completely ignored by her.

Looking at the flower hibiscus that was completely focused on the zither, Bai Zhan Ke looked a little uncomfortable.

"Is this zither very important to you?"

Flower hibiscus's slender fingers caressed the zither, emitting a beautiful melody.

"Of course it's important. It's the only hope I have of going back!"

"Go back?" Bai Zhan Ke seemed to have thought of something, as his face suddenly darkened.

He rushed forward and snatched the zither from her. With a cold voice, he asked, "Where are you going?"