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"This girl is pitifully stupid. Even the personal maid by her side is someone of the Emperor's side, but she actually doesn't know about it."

Sighing lightly, the empress dowager shook her head, feeling pity for him.

Deep in the night, inside Hibiscus Mutabilis's palace.

Hua Mujie sat by the bed, embroidery in hand, as if she was learning it.

"Hiss …"

He accidentally stabbed the tip of his hand.

"Don't learn if you don't know. It's easy to hurt your hands."

Bai Zhan Ke felt a pang in his heart. He grabbed the embroidery in her hand and threw it aside.

"Well, on account of you sincerely trying to persuade me, I won't learn it. "Originally, I planned to embroider it for you. Just treat it as our token of love. Since you love me so much, I won't trouble you too much."

The four words "love setting token" touched Bai Zhan Ke's heart.

He reached out to take the embroidery and put it back in Hua Mu Jin's hand.

"Go ahead and embroider; I don't feel any heartache."

"…"

Hua Mujiao felt that this action of hers was very adorable.

He felt both angry and amused.

"How can you do this, White War? "To actually say that you don't feel sorry for me, don't tell me that you just want to see me piercing my fingers like needles everywhere. What kind of peace of mind do you have? I'm angry."

Placing the embroidery on her lap, Hua Mujie placed her hands on her chest and tilted her head, pretending to be angry.

He couldn't help but shake his head. Towards this sort of caltrop flower, he had no other choice.

However, he still wanted the love token.

"Stop messing around, I'm heartbroken, is it okay?"

Hua Mujiao was utterly speechless upon hearing the words that were used to coax others.

"It's fine if you're not angry, but you have to promise me one thing."

"What is it?"

Raising her eyebrows, Hua Mujie-jie stretched out her arm and grabbed Bai Zhan Ke's arm, then started to act coquettishly towards him.

"Just agree first. Only when you've agreed to it can you say it. If you don't, then I won't say it."

Unable to resist Hua Mujiao's coquettish actions, Bai Zhan Ke finally nodded his head.

"Alright, I agree."

"You're not allowed to go back on your words."

"I will not go back on my word."

After receiving confirmation from Bai Zhan Ke, Hua Mujiao revealed an expression of having succeeded in his evil scheme, and started to talk about the important matter.

"Actually, it's like this. As for me, I want to go out of the palace tomorrow. There is something very important that I have to do, so give me the exit token."

Hearing that Hua Mu Jin was going to leave the palace, Bai Zhan frowned.

"No way!"

"How can you be like this? You've already promised me, how can you go back on your word? Furthermore, Jun Wu Yi was not lying. As a Sovereign King, you cannot take back what he said. "

Hua Mujie had already guessed that Bai Zhan wouldn't agree, which was why he came up with this plan to lure him into the trap.

"It's not safe for you to leave the palace alone."

What Bai Zhan Ke cared the most about was the safety of Hua Mu Jin.

"Who said I'm leaving the palace alone? Green Bamboo is with me. What's more, didn't you secretly send people to protect me? If you don't rest assured, why don't you let Luo Chen or Nan Ge follow me? "

Unable to change the flower hibiscus, in the end Bai Zhan still agreed.

"Then let Nan Ge follow you."

"I knew you were the best. Come, give me a kiss."

Seeing that Bai Zhan Ke had agreed, Hua Mujiao held his face happily and kissed his lips.

However, her kiss had aroused Bai Zhan's burning desire and was then pressed beneath his body. It had turned the sky upside down overnight.

The next day.

Hua Mu Jin stood up early in the morning, she had just put on her casual clothes and green bamboo, and was about to step out of the palace when Nan Ge, who was waiting outside, politely bowed to her.

"Empress, your subordinate is following master's orders to protect the Empress's safety."

As she rolled her eyes, Hua Mu Jin felt helpless, but she could only accept it.

"Alright, that's right. You can't call me 'Empress' when you're out. You need to call me 'Miss', do you understand?"

"Yes."

They were escorted out of the palace by Nan Ge, and the journey was smooth and unhindered.

Outside the palace, Hua Mujiao raised her head to look at the sky. After leaving the palace, she felt that the air outside was fresh.

"Empress, please get on the palanquin."

From the side, a guard was driving a carriage over. Hua Mujiao glanced at him and felt slightly disgusted.

"I'm just going out to do something. I can't walk that far, what's the use of riding in a carriage? Walk, just take it as a walk. "

After rejecting the carriage, Hibiscus Blossom walked in the direction of the street.

The Imperial Palace was still quite a distance away from the Imperial City. Hua Mu Jin and the other two walked for nearly an hour before seeing the bustling crowd. However, she didn't shout that she was tired. Instead, she was somewhat happy and felt that she was free.

"Empress, there are many people in this busy city. I hope that esteemed Empress will not stray too far from this subordinate."

He turned around and glared at Nan Ge.

"I already told you, call me Miss, Miss."

When these words left her mouth, Hua Mu Jin felt that something was wrong. The three words' call me Miss' made her feel like she was a prostitute.

"Yes, miss."

"Let's go to the general's estate first. Green Bamboo wants to see her little brother, I brought him out today on purpose. After we've sent Green Bamboo to the manor, you can accompany me on a tour around."

"Yes."

When they arrived at the general's manor, Shangguan Yi was there as well.

"Yo, what kind of wind blew you out, and you even came to my General's Estate? You're such a rare guest."

Hearing the guard report that Hua Mujiao had arrived, Shangguan Yi ran out to meet her.

"What? You don't welcome me?" Even if you don't welcome me, I will still enter. You can't stop me! "

With her head held high, Hua Mu Jin walked past Shangguan Yi and into the general's mansion.

She had been here once before and was quite familiar with the route, so she walked straight into the hall and sat down.

"I didn't say I wouldn't let you in. Could it be that since you've come, I can chase you away?"

Following Hua Mujie into the hall, Shangguan Yi gave the butler a look. The butler understood and instructed the servants to make tea.

"That's right, Bai Zhan Ke said that Green Bamboo's little brother is in your house. I came here today to bring her to see him. Call her little brother out."

He looked at the green bamboo and saw that her eyes were looking around, as if she was looking for her younger brother's figure.

"It's in my residence. This kid is smart and needs to be nurtured. This general intends to keep it for himself."

As he spoke, Shangguan Yi ordered a servant at the side, "Go, call Ling Xuan over."

"See, I told you, Shangguan Yi is very easy to talk to, and you're still scared. From now on, you can have your brother follow him. It can be considered a good way out. "

Actually, when she left the palace this time, Hua Mujiao's original intention was to send green bamboo to meet her younger brother.

Originally, she had told Green Bamboo to come by herself, but Green Bamboo believed that her status was low. Even if she came, the general's guards might not let her in. In any case, she was worried about this.

Hua Mu Jin had no choice but to accompany her out.

However, this was just as Hua Mu Jin wished. She would be able to enjoy herself for at least a day.

"This servant thanks the general, and the Empress."

As soon as Hua Mujiao finished speaking, Greenwood dropped to his knees, kowtowing to her and Shangguan Yi.

"Is this general that scary in your eyes? In any case, this general is a person with a peerless beauty, and is the first person that you think this general is terrifying. "

Shangguan Yi originally only wanted to tease the green bamboo, but the green bamboo trembled in fear and turned its pleading gaze towards Hua Mu Jin.

"Shangguan Yi, you better talk properly. You scared her so much that she wants you to stay with me?"

Hua Mujiao stood up and walked over to pick up the green bamboo, murmuring Shangguan Yi.

"Yes, of course. However, you have to be clear about how to accompany them. "

As he spoke, Shangguan Yi winked at Hua Mu Jin.

All of a sudden, she felt a cold shiver run down her spine, and goosebumps rose all over her body.

"Come on, you and I are siblings, do you want to be incestuous?" Even if you want to, you have to ask Bai Zhan Ke if he agrees. "

Shangguan Yi was a dishonest person, and Hua Mujie knew her.

Since he wanted to joke around with her, how could she not accompany him?

"Elder sister?"

Suddenly, a crisp sound could be heard. The bamboo suddenly turned around, and when it saw the owner of the voice, it couldn't hold back its tears any longer and started to flow.

"Little brother."

With that, Green Bamboo ran towards the door and hugged the boy tightly.

"Big sister, I've missed you so much, where have you been these past few years? I thought you didn't want me anymore. "

After all, he was just a child. After being embraced by the green bamboo, Ling Xuan also began to cry.

"Idiot, how could I leave you behind? "Come, let big sister have a good look. We've all grown up."

Squatting down, Green Bamboo looked at Ling Xuan from top to bottom with tears streaming down its face. When it saw the eye-catching scar on Ling Xuan's neck, its tears gushed out like a flood.

"Ling Xuan, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It was all elder sister's fault. She couldn't protect you."

"Big sister, don't cry, I'm fine, I'm fine, right?"

After wiping away the tears from Green Bamboo's cheeks, Ling Xuan acted like a little adult.

Looking at the two siblings, Hua Mujiao's heart was slightly moved.

Walking forward, he softly said: "So you're Ling Xuan, you're quite handsome. Today, I will return your sister to you. Take your sister away, and you can have a good chat with her, alright? "

"Mm. Alright."

Looking at Ling Xuan's sincere and clear eyes, this was something that could not be seen from the imperial palace.

"Ling Xuan, hurry and kowtow to Imperial Concubine Xi. Imperial Concubine Xi is my elder sister's mistress."

"Ling Xuan greets Imperial Concubine Xi."

Hearing the green bamboo's words, Ling Xuan kneeled on the ground, kowtowing to Hua Mujiao.

However, he was stopped by Hua Mujiao's hand.

"Green Bamboo, take your little brother away. You two should reunite; I'll come pick you up from the General's Estate later."

"Thank you, esteemed Empress."

"Go."

Seeing the two leave hand in hand, Hua Mujiao turned around and returned to the hall. Looking at Shangguan Yi, she asked, "What happened to the wound on Ling Xuan's neck?"

A ten year old child, yet he had two particularly eye-catching scars on his neck. This caused Hua Mujiao's heart to feel extremely uncomfortable.

"I asked him before. According to him, Wei Hanshuang used a knife to cut her throat before she even entered the palace. Luckily, it didn't hurt her throat."

With a sullen face, Hua Mujie suddenly felt that Wei Hanshuang had been decapitated, and it could be considered as having been light.

Just how cruel was a person to be able to deal such a heavy blow to a child?

"Oh right, you said that you would come to the General's Estate later to pick up Green Bamboo. Are you going out to do something?"

Seeing that Hua Mujiao's expression wasn't right, Shangguan Yi changed the topic.

"Nothing, just going out to take a look. Seeing that you saved Ling Xuan, I'll buy you a present later. Consider it a thank-you gift. What do you want?"

"Being so kind to me, it's either rape or theft."