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Xiao Suyan kept a close eye on Qi Yu's every move. Very clearly, Qi Yu had noticed it.

She glanced at Xiao Suyan, and Xiao Suyan immediately turned her head away. With a sunken face, she said to the little girl who was drinking, "Hurry up and come back with me to receive punishment!"

The little girl refused to get up while crying. Qi Yu said: "Forget it, she didn't do it on purpose. For the sake of face, don't punish her."

Helian Cheng was a little surprised. Did Princess Qi really not blame her?

Qi Yu smiled as she looked at Xiao Suyan. I guess that even Princess Jing would not have the heart to punish her.

Xiao Suyan naturally understood that the little girl had tripped Qi Yu on purpose because she was ordered to do so by Xiao Ran, so when Qi Yu said this, she immediately became somewhat guilty, and said: If I didn't plead on her behalf, I would have heavily punished her 20 times for my wrongdoings.

When the servant girl heard this, she hurriedly kowtowed again and again. This servant was wrong, this servant was wrong. This servant didn't dare to do it again!

Helian Cheng said with a cold face: On Princess Qi's account, I will forgive you this time. If you are this reckless the next time, I will not forgive you.

The tea servant girl said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, this servant knows my wrongs. Thank you esteemed wangfei for your kindness, thank you Princess Qi for your magnanimity!"

Qi Yu laughed: Since there is nothing else, I will be going back.

Helian Cheng said: This king will visit the Prince Qi and I will also send you off.

Qi Yu glanced at Xiao Suyan, whose face was already ashen. Seeing Qi Yu's gaze on him, she quickly relaxed her expression and said: "I'll also go see Prince Qi."

However, Helian Cheng said: You stay here, go and teach the little girl in the mansion a lesson.

He actually didn't want her to go with him!

After Xiao Suyan recovered from her shock, she nodded her head in agreement.

As Helian Cheng and Qi Yu walked towards the Western Palace, Xiao Suyan slowly raised her head. Her eyes were red and filled with tears. She gritted her teeth as she endured the pain. She turned and stared at Xiao Ran: This method, what's the use of testing them?

Xiao Ran sighed, that's right, they had brazenly accompanied him! What was the use of probing!

Su Yan held her breath. That doesn't mean anything. Your position is stable, and I'll try to help you out of the crisis.

Yes, that didn't mean anything. She was still Princess Jing, and Helian Cheng was still her husband! Xiao Suyan bit her lips, and a trickle of blood seeped out from her delicate lips.

On their way to the Western Palace, Qi Yu looked at Helian Cheng and smiled meaningfully.

What's wrong? Helian Cheng asked.

If it wasn't for Prince Jing extending his righteous hand to help me just now, I really would have been disfigured.

Under this king's watch, protecting the Princess Qi is not a problem.

But with your support, Princess Jing doesn't seem happy anymore!

Helian Cheng was startled, he looked at Qi Yu and laughed, "No way." Princess Qi was overthinking. Su Yan had a weak and tolerant personality, she would not let her imagination run wild.

Really! Qi Yu twisted her hair and laughed.

This king heard from one of his subordinates that Princess Qi and Prince Qi had quarrelled a little today, but wasn't it because of the lack of hospitality at Prince Jing’s Masion?

Qi Yu curled her lips. Don't tell me your people heard our argument, but didn't hear what we were arguing about.

Helian Cheng chuckled: Princess Qi, don't tell me that you guys were purposely making noise for them.

Qi Yu laughed coldly: To think that Chu Yixuan trusted you so much, yet you suspect him in such a way.

Helian Cheng stared at Qi Yu, and after a long while, he laughed. The Princess Qi was really smart, she was able to get married in such a way, it was really enviable.

Qi Yu raised her eyebrows, what, you envy him too?

Helian Cheng smiled: Envy.

Then you can ask my father to marry me to you.

Oh?

Helian Cheng's gaze was deep, and he looked at Qi Yu silently.

Qi Yu said: Although I am still a Princess Qi, Chu Yixuan and I can end our marriage at any time.

Helian Cheng frowned for a long time, his eyes slightly narrowed: "I wonder what Princess Qi's words mean?"

Qi Yu turned her head to look at Uncle Lin. Uncle Lin, you go back and take care of Chu Yixuan first.

Uncle Lin bowed and retreated. Seeing that, Helian Cheng also indicated for the guards to retreat.

On the long corridor, only Qi Yu and Helian Cheng were left.

I'll go straight to the point! I remaining by your side is of great use to you. Although Empress Qing abandoned me for many years, she did not give up on me, and my father should have told you before. Although she could not openly take care of me, she owed me so much for so many years that if I asked for anything, she would find a way to satisfy me and fulfill my wish. And the Dongluo Emperor also attached great importance to this Empress Qing, so she would do her best to fulfill Empress Qing's request.

So?

Therefore, if I am by your side, whether it is in the open or in the dark, it is of great use. If you do not want to lose decorum with Dongluo, then as the son-in-law of Dongluo, you can obtain many benefits from Dongluo and obtain a great amount of benefits from it. If you want to attack Dongluo, then use me as a threat to break their plans and destroy their morale.

Qi Yu was calm and composed, she stared at her quietly, like a hawk staring at its prey, and felt like her gaze was going to pierce through her heart.

How about it? Qi Yu raised her small face.

As a condition, what do you want This King to give you?

I want you to release Chu Yixuan and think of a way to save my father.

Oh?

Helian Cheng frowned, releasing the Prince Qi didn't seem to be a reasonable request.

With such a big bargaining chip like mine in your hands, what use do you have of Chu Yixuan? — — Alright, after all, he and his wife are husband and wife, and if he were to die in your home, I will feel a little sad because of his poor health, and it will not be easy for you to explain yourself — — If the news of this matter spreads and the people find out that he had died in your hands, then the impact would not be very good.

Helian Cheng looked at Qi Yu in silence for a long time before asking again: Why do you still want to save your father? Weren't you incompatible with water and fire earlier, and you even wanted to kill him with your own hands?

Yes, I do hate him when I hate him. After all, in these past ten or so years, he had never regulated me, and hadn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. He even used me to deal with Chu Yixuan time and time again.

Then why did he get over it?

After all, blood was thicker than water. In the end, a woman's heart was still soft. Qi Yu pointed in the direction of the Western Palace. Chu Yixuan and his butler have also seen it. Although they were master and servant, they were like father and son.

Helian Cheng nodded: Yes, I saw it.

Qi Yu said: Uncle Lin is very concerned about Chu Yixuan, I can pay with my life for Chu Yixuan. Sometimes, when I see him taking care of Chu Yixuan, I feel really sad. I thought of my father. No matter what, he is still my father. If he dies, I will become an orphan in this world. Just thinking about it made his heart ache.

So you forgive him.

I hope that he can live on and change the course of events! Anyway, he had nothing left to do now, and he probably wouldn't be able to do anything bad.

Helian Cheng was silent for a moment, then raised his eyes and stared at Qi Yu: Just for the two of you? You are willing to stay by this king's side?

Qi Yu said: "I also hope that you can give some face to my friends and let them leave the Uninjured City."

Helian Cheng laughed: You are truly loyal, and willing to compromise like this for the sake of the one you love.

Do you agree? Qi Yu asked.

How would I know if this is a trap? Let all of your important people go, then when I return, they will try to come here to rescue me, causing heavy injuries to my Prince Jing’s Masion.

He no longer calls himself duke but instead calls himself me. This is very obvious, his attitude towards Qi Yu has changed.

Qi Yu said: "Impossible, Prince Jing’s Masion are not so weak that they can't withstand a single blow."

Helian Cheng said with a smile that was not a smile: Just a moment ago, I was worried that Su Yan would be unhappy because of you, but now, in the blink of an eye, you want to snatch her husband away. Has Princess Qi always been this way?

Qi Yu shrugged. There was no other way, I don't want to see Chu Yixuan die in Prince Jing’s Masion. and also didn't want my father to be escorted back to the Ji City and executed. Don't worry, if I were you, I would treat her well and give her the status of a lady, letting her continue to enjoy wealth and prosperity.

Helian Cheng raised his eyebrows, smirked, and pressed both of his hands heavily on Qi Yu's shoulders. Good! Then This King will wait for your divorce letter. The moment it arrives, This King will marry you and bring you in!

Qi Yu took his hand away, but you cannot make things difficult for Chu Yixuan.

Helian Cheng's eyes shone brightly as he smiled faintly: "Of course not."

Qi Yu pursed her lips together and forced a smile.

— —

This night was destined to not be peaceful. It was a sleepless night.

Inside the Uninjured City, Jun Zibi and Bi Su were still anxiously waiting for Luan Song's return. A day after Luan Song left, there was no news of him. He did not know where had gone to find him, nor did he know whether or not he would be able to find Helian Jing.

Jun Zibi and Bi Su could not act rashly either. Qi Yu had told them in her letter that if they tried to barge into the Prince Jing’s Masion to save someone without Helian Jing's help, she would break off all ties with them and would not go back on her words.

Thus, they could only wait.

Inside the Kang City, Feng Qingmo was still waiting.

Waiting for news of Uninjured City, for Feng Qingmo to report Qi Yu's whereabouts to him, for Mou Qing to report on his journey, and for Helian Jing to return safely.

How could Princess Zhuo Hua not be anxious? The one she loved had not been heard from for a long time and to her, this was a severe torture that was akin to a thousand cuts and ten thousand pieces of meat.

Amongst those who were also suffering, there was also King Jing Wangfei, Xiao Suyan.

In the corridor outside the Western Palace, Helian Cheng and Qi Yu dismissed their followers. The two of them chatted for a long time, and in the end, Helian Cheng even held onto Qi Yu's shoulders with both of his hands.

Hearing all this, Xiao Suyan's heart was simply bleeding!

Wasn't everything normal at the banquet? Why were the two of them so confused after getting off the table? What were they trying to do!?

If it was not in front of so many servants, Xiao Suyan would have really gone crazy. The severe fear and uneasiness enveloped her heart, she could not take it, she could not take it, she almost could not take it anymore!