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Just as Mo Li and Xie Zimo were messing around, the voice of the shopkeeper from Dream Return gambling den came from outside the door. He knocked on the door and stood outside the door saying, "Qin Xue, a Young Master Lu is looking for you."

The shopkeeper's voice sounded, causing Baili Kui Xue and Xie Zi Mo to frown at the same time.

In the past few days, Baili Xingxue had left the palace, presumably she would attract Lu Shaoheng's attention. Unexpectedly, in just three days, Lu Shaoheng had come to this place. Although she knew that Lu Shaoheng would find the gambling den sooner or later, she didn't expect Lu Shaoheng to find it so quickly.

"Let him wait a bit, and tell him that I'll change my clothes before going over to see him." Separated by the door, Baili Xueyi transmitted her words to the shopkeeper outside.

The shopkeeper was at a loss for words. In his dream, he returned to the gambling den, and he saw that she was extremely famous. The shopkeeper and the others were afraid that offending her would bring about some unnecessary trouble, so they had always been very obedient to her.

"Alright then, don't make him wait too long." The shopkeeper said. He did not know the identity of that Young Master Lu, but that person's murderous look scared him.

"Qin Xue's stage name is pretty good, but why would you think of using it?" Xie Zimo looked at the fragrant snow over a hundred li away and laughed softly.

"For the sake of safety, I naturally have to change my name, Baili Qiangxue. Other people will know that I come from the prairie the moment they hear my name. Qinxue was just something I randomly picked up. There was no meaning to it. Other than you, everyone in the gambling den calls me that. " Fuxi sat neatly in front of the dressing table, shaving her hair.

Xie Zimo acted like he was being spoiled as he held her from behind, saying, "Little girl, why don't you stop seeing Lu Shaoheng and just follow me. I promise I'll give you a new identity, and no one will know who you are."

"I'm going to see Lu Shaoheng. You can either wait here or return to the Prime Minister's Estate." Without waiting for Xie Zimo to finish speaking, Baili Kui Xue had already stood up.

A red dress fluttered past, and a captivating red figure was blocked outside the door. A smile appeared in Xie Zimo's eyes as he lifted up his hand to sniff the remaining fragrance.

In another room.

Lu Shaoheng sat by the window alone. This time, he didn't even bring Lin Xuan with him. Presumably, no one in the palace knew that he had left the palace.

The fragrant snow of the hundred li pushed open the door and entered. A plum blossom embroidered black robe appeared in her eyes.

At this time, Lu Shaoheng was slightly bent over and sitting on the windowsill with his back against the windowsill. He liked to sit like this, able to gaze into the unknown distance, and also had the feeling of a sovereign descending upon the world.

"I remember that you promised me that you wouldn't leave the palace. Why did you come to such a lowly gambling den?" Seeing the fragrant snow coming in, Lu Shaoheng also stood up from the windowsill and walked towards her.

The two of them walked to the same table and sat down facing each other.

"Because the Emperor's methods are too despicable, causing others to despise him." Kui Xue poured a cup of tea and spoke in a neither cold nor hot tone.

"How can I be despicable?" Lu Shaoheng slightly narrowed his eyes, not understanding what he meant.

A hundred miles of fine snow angrily, the color in her eyes changed, and she poured some tea on the table.

Lu Shaheng reacted in time, so he opened up his folding fan to block it, but the tea didn't splash onto his body.

"Your temper is getting worse."

"Who asked the Emperor to send someone to drug me?" Fifty miles of fragrant snow sneered coldly.

Lu Shaheng casually put away his folding fan, "Someone came to tell me that you're with the people in the palace. When I arrived at the appointed place, all I saw were chains and a man who had fainted. I suspect that it was because Yan Fei did such a good deed that she investigated thoroughly. "Now, she has been placed in the Celestial Prison."

After thinking for a while, she decided that if Lu Shaoheng wasn't lying and the Joyous Powder was given to her by Yan Fei, then her goal was to make Lu Shaoheng see her mingling with others and force her out of the palace. However, she did not expect that Liu Chuan and Xie Zimo would appear, so she ended up digging a hole and burying herself.

"But there is one other thing that I care a lot about." The sinister look in her eyes turned cold and sinister, causing Baili Kui Xue to feel uneasy, "Who cured you of your poison!"

Kui Xue was startled, she didn't expect him to suddenly ask this question. This jealous man with killing intent was truly difficult to deal with.

"I wasn't poisoned. I was only tied up when Yu Wen rushed over to save me." As her white fingers caressed the rim of her cup, Kui Xue raised her eyes and smiled. She then picked up her teacup gracefully and took a sip.

"Since our misunderstanding has been resolved, isn't it time for you to return to the palace with me?" The killing intent in Lu Shaheng's eyes gradually dispersed.

Baili Yu Xue did not answer him, she only lowered her eyes, looking to be deep in thought. After a long while, her lips lifted into a smile. She lightly nodded and said, "Since the emperor has already come looking for me, I naturally have to leave with him."

The two of them left Dreamland and returned to the gambling den, where they sat in the carriage heading back to the palace.

Xie Zimo stood in the attic of Dream Return's gambling den and looked out the window that was slightly open, watching Baili Kuangxue and Lu Shaoheng board the same carriage. The carriage drove off, gradually disappearing into the bustling city, leaving no trace behind …

Within the imperial palace's Celestial Prison.

After being locked up for a few days, Yan Fei had lost all her beauty as she curled up in a dirty corner. Her face was covered with dirt, and it was hard to tell how ugly she was. The noble satin dress was also messy and dirty. Between her slender fingers, there were traces of scarlet.

Wu Fei bribed the guards to come in and visit Yan Fei. She stopped at the entrance of the cell and looked at Yan Fei's battered body. She thought to herself: It seems like I've used torture.

Sigh, if she had listened to his advice back then, how could she have ended up like this?

The sound of an iron lock opening could be heard, attracting Yan Fei's attention. She raised her head and saw Wu Man'er dressed in a dignified manner. Yan Fei seemed to have seen the last straw of hope as she anxiously threw herself at Wu Man'er, hugging her tightly as tears flowed from her eyes.

"Big sister, little sister shouldn't have refused your advice. Little sister, you're wrong. Big sister, you save me. I don't want to die …" I'm still so young, and my life has only just begun. I don't want it, I don't want it to just die. " Ming Juan cried out, afraid of death.

"I don't know how to save you either. I've already gone to look for the empress dowager and the official in charge of the household." Her Majesty said that no one could change what the Emperor had decided, and your father, your father, could do nothing … If the emperor really wants to kill you, I … "It's impossible to save you, but …" Wu Man'er pondered for a moment. If Luo Ying had pleaded for mercy, the Emperor might have spared Yan Fei's life.

"But what? Elder sister, you must save Juan'er. If Juan'er is able to survive, Juan'er will definitely repay you! " Ming Juan cried like a flower, afraid that she would die in prison.

"I, will think of another way. "Sister Juan'er, I can't stay here for too long. I'll be leaving first." As Wu Man'er spoke, he turned around and walked out of the prison. Yan Fei who was locked in the cell leaned against the wooden pillar and looked into the distance until the figure completely disappeared around the corner of the cell.

The fact that Brashen was going to poison their water was not something that Mo Li and Xie Zimo intended to publicize. After all, they could be considered to be on the same boat. It would be bad for everyone if this matter was exposed. Therefore, Xie Zimo would also participate in the hunt to understand the situation.

These days, she and Xiao Kong had been interacting quite frequently. Wu Man'er, who had made use of this point, suddenly came to visit and invited Baili Xiang Xue to drink tea together. The female actress who was originally in the dance was sent away by Baili Kuangxue, leaving only the two women sitting facing each other in the courtyard.

The first one to speak was Wu Man'er. Although she was the daughter of a general, she was also a lady from a noble family, and her manner of speech didn't lose any elegance. Her purpose for coming here was very clear. She hoped that Baili Kuangxue would let Yan Fei off. Yan Fei was just stupid. Wu Man'er promised that she would teach her a good lesson in the future.

Kui Xue did not answer, but only drank her tea. Wu Man'er grew more and more anxious as she spoke, unable to fathom her thoughts.

Sometimes, silence could also be considered a form of torture. That kind of unfathomable thought would make people feel terrified.

"You came here to beg for forgiveness because you were afraid that you would end up with the same fate as Esteemed Empress Yan in the future, right?" Mo Juyi put down her teacup lightly and spoke with a calm tone. She raised her eyes and looked at Wu Man'er. Wu Man'er was different from Yan Fei. She did not fight for it, and the way she looked at others did not have any ill intentions. Instead, she was very kind.

But she could tell that Wu Man'er didn't fight with anyone else, and if they fought, she might also be a strong character.

"The relationship between Luo Ying and Xiao Kong seems to be quite close, right?" Wu Man'er changed the topic, glancing at Yu Xuan from the corner of her eyes.

"Yu Wen, go out." Hundred miles of fragrant snow signaled Yu Xuan to retreat first, Yu Xuan nodded, and retreated.

Wu Man'er confirmed there was no one else and spoke slowly. "A few days ago, I saw Xiao Kong chasing after esteemed imperial concubine. Their relationship doesn't seem to be ordinary. If the emperor knew …"

"It looks like Esteemed Wu has come prepared." The sweet snow laughed and shook the liquid in the teacup. The cold wind lifted the corner of her lips into a smile. The stunning beauty of the wind made Wu Man'er flustered.

"I will plead for Your Majesty not to kill esteemed wangfei. However, esteemed wangfei should know what to say and what not to say, right?"

"Of course I know that. Lady Luo Ying, don't worry about it." Wu Man'er hurriedly said.

"Although I can let esteemed wangfei off, I won't forgive her so easily no matter what she does." Kui Xue raised her eyes, her gaze was ice-cold.

"I'll take care of her." Wu Man'er clapped her hands to form an alliance with Baili Xiang Xue. She left the teaching workshop, bringing the palace maid with her as she left.

Yu Xuan saw Lady Wu leave before entering the courtyard. When she saw him, she just smiled and began to play the zither.

Unknowingly, a few days had passed, and the hunting competition's venue was located at the South Sky Mountain Range. The place was filled with water, making it a great place to hunt. Lu Shaoheng had already ordered his men to camp there, and many of the royalty were invited to leave. In addition to these people, the empress dowager and her concubines were also present.

The horns sounded, and many people gathered on the grass. Before the hunt, the guests were drinking and chatting merrily. The boisterous camp was filled with the sound of wine being drunk. There seemed to be endless interesting stories being discussed.

Lu Shaoheng and Liu Changxi sat side by side, while Jing Fei and Wu Fei sat on either side. However, Yan Fei became a palace maid standing beside Wu Fei. After making a trip to hell, she found out that survival was the most important thing, so she didn't mind what kind of identity she had to live on.

The ladies danced along with the ox-skin drums and the melodious notes of the zither. They were wild and delicate, causing everyone to feel intoxicated as they watched on. After Yu Xing's performance, the horn sounded. The contestants all prepared their bows and arrows and mounted their saddles, looking very imposing.

With Lu Shaoheng's order, tens of thousands of horses were sent out, and everyone on horseback rushed into the dense forest.

The contest began.

Lu Shaoheng, who was sitting on the chair, propped up his chin as if he was watching a good show. He placed one hand on the armrest and knocked lightly. The high crown encrusted with sapphire shone brilliantly, and his black robe lazily covered his body. There was a faint smile on his face and an irresistible dignity about him. Behind the screen of peonies, Kui Xue had long since left the stage, and Yu Xuan was the one playing the zither. But Lu Shaoheng, who was separated by the screen of peonies, didn't notice that the person behind the screen of peonies wasn't Kui Xue.