"Alright, This King will tell Eunuch Zhou about this, but …" "Consort Qing doesn't plan to leave the palace?" Shen Hansheng asked doubtfully.
"Why does the Duke of Han really want Qing Que to leave?" Qing Que knows that there is no place for Qing Que in the Duke of Han's heart, but this place is filled with the Duke of Han. Now, Qing Que has no other requests, she only hopes to stay in the palace and take a look from afar. Qing Que's jade-like hand pressed against her chest, a sour, self-mocking, bitter smile surfaced on her face, a trace of seeming arrogance rose from her tall eyebrows, and her words were filled with helplessness.
"Han Sheng thanks the Empress for her kindness. It's just that their identities are different. There isn't much Han Sheng can do for the Empress!" Shen Hansheng's words were tactful, but the meaning behind them were clear.
"Then what if I'm just an ordinary girl?" Hope flashed past Qing Que's heart, her gaze was as bright as a flower. She did not have many requests, she only wished for Shen Hansheng to have her own existence in her heart, even if it was just a tiny bit.
"But the Empress is no ordinary woman, after all." Shen Hansheng didn't want to hurt Qinghou too much, so he replied in a low voice. That's right, if she was an ordinary girl, how could she be so close to such a man who looked like a god's residence? Forget it, there will be a lot of time in the future, one day, she will definitely make this man kneel down under her skirt, no matter the method!
"That's right, since the Duke of Han has promised me, I will live here peacefully. I believe that the Duke of Han will still be busy during the enthronement ceremony ten days from now, so the Duke of QIng will not keep the Duke of Han here to eat!" Qing Que said indifferently, then turned and sat back on the table. After Shen Hansheng left, Qing Que called Xing'er.
"What orders does the Empress have?" Xing'er bowed respectfully.
"Other than Meng Yan, did King Han bring any other women?" QIng QIng asked coldly.
"In reply to the Empress, there is no one else!" Xing'er truthfully reported.
"Ha!" He was quite devoted. Have you finished with the things that I told you before? " Qing Que cast a sidelong glance at him, and raised her eyebrows.
"It's done! "Right now, the various divisions all have people from the Empress. In this imperial palace, as long as the Empress wishes for someone to die, that person will definitely not live past the next day." Xing'er confidently said, a cold ruthlessness that shouldn't exist at her age flashing across her eyes.
"Don't be careless. You must find out the details of these people. If there are any mistakes, we will not be too passive, understand?" Qing Que calmly ordered, there was only one dead person left in this harem!
"Empress, don't worry. Xing'er has already arranged everything. If there's a chance, they will risk their lives to protect you!" Xing'er confidently said.
In the garden.
Closing his eyes, Shen Hanming slowly rose to his feet. A trace of longing had condensed in his eyes, which were as deep as a pool of water.
"Why hasn't Han Ming come back yet?" At the side, Duan Muyan was originally about to speak up to console him, but when she saw that familiar figure, a cold light suddenly flashed in her eyes.
"Your cold tea won't come back, he's changed his mind, there are so many celestial beauties outside, how can he still remember you? "Men are always young, do you really think that Han Liu is an exception?" In the next second, a gale of wind from a palm struck her chest, causing her to feel an oppressive force that caused her to fly several meters away. Before she could even react, Shen Hanming's palm had already clamped onto her neck.
"Who are you? What was his motive? Why did you have to say that to her! " Shocking waves rose in his harmless eyes. Shen Hanming's voice was icy as he tightened his grip.
Duan Mu Yan only felt a frightening suffocating pressure approaching menacingly. Other than the pair of bloodthirsty and cruel eyes in front of her eyes, her rationality was gradually in disarray. Her thoughts were also starting to become muddled. Was she going to die? Duan Moyan was unwilling. She had yet to take revenge!
In the nick of time, that familiar purple dress appeared, slashing towards Shen Hanming with both palms. Shen Hanming's eyes flashed, and he had no choice but to release his grip on Duan Mu Yan to dodge Shen Hansheng's attack.
"Cough, cough …" After finally losing her restraints, Duan Muyan embarrassedly crawled on the ground, gasping for breath, blood trickling out from the corner of her lips due to her internal injuries.
"Meng Yan!" Just as she was about to extend her hand to support Duan Mu Yan, Shen Hanming suddenly rushed over, a sharp sword appearing out of nowhere in her hands.
"I'm going to kill you, you bitch! You are the one who killed Madam Jade! Return my Madam Jade! " Shen Hanming's eyes were bloodshot as his sword moved like a dragon, each sword strike aiming straight for Duan Mu Yan's vitals.
"Second Imperial Brother! I am Han Sheng! "Stop …" However, no matter how much he tried to wake Shen Hanming up, it was of no avail. Seeing Shen Hanming's attacks becoming more and more threatening, Shen Hansheng could only retreat slowly. Amongst the four princes, Shen Hanming's swordsmanship was the highest, so naturally, when facing off against him, Shen Hanming had to struggle to win.
"Mu Yan... "Hurry up and leave!" In his moment of desperation, Shen Hansheng actually blurted out the words' Yan '. His heart turned ice-cold, and Duan Mu Yan once again confirmed the words of Yan Wuhen and the rest. Speechless, Duan Moyan quietly leaned against the fake rock as he coldly watched as Shen Hansheng avoided Shen Hanming's sword attacks time and time again.
Clang! As the battle raged, the sharp sword in Shen Hansheng's hand was sent flying by Shen Hanqing. Seeing Shen Hanming's sword tip flying towards Duan Muyan's throat, Shen Hansheng couldn't care less and abruptly stood in front of his.
Only 'puchi' was heard. A faint drawing appeared in her mind. Under the sharp sword, a person was covered in blood, but he was still tightly protected by his chest, and was born together! Die together! Just as she was trying her best to see that person's face, her brain felt as if it was being pierced by ten thousand silver needles. It was so painful that she wished she was dead.
"Ah …" Duan Moyan fiercely clutched her head and screamed out. In the next second, she had fallen into darkness, unconscious!
"Meng Yan …" Seeing Duan Mu Yan in such a state, Shen Han Sheng couldn't care less about the wound on his left arm. Immediately, he turned and embraced her in his embrace. At this moment, Shen Han Ming was also momentarily wide awake.
"Fourth brother?" Why is it you? " Shen Hanming held his forehead with his hands, his sword-like eyebrows knitted together as he watched the scene unfold before him. Undoubtedly, he must have injured his fourth brother when he was out of his mind, and amongst Shen Ao Tian's four sons, Shen Hanming and Shen Hansheng were closer to him. Ever since Shen Hanming's mother passed away, he had been under the care of Shen Hanming's mother, thus, in the depths of his heart, Shen Hanming was no different from his own royal brother.
"It's fine, Royal Brother. I will first bring Miss Meng Yan to the Imperial Hospital for treatment. I will come visit you later!" As she spoke, Shen Han Sheng had already grabbed Duan Mu Yan in her embrace and was swiftly leaving the secluded garden.
Xin Yu faction.
As the night fell, the new moon rose into the east. A few hazy rays of night passed through the treetops, scattering a tranquil radiance over the entire Southern Yue Imperial Palace, adding a bit of mysteriousness to this inky dark night. In the room, the windows were ajar and a gentle breeze blew past. Shen Hansheng's black hair fluttered in the wind, bringing up an aura of vicissitudes and curves that would make anyone's heart palpitate.
In front of the bed, Shen Hansheng tightly held Duan Mu Yan's hand and placed it on his own face, his eyes filled with deep emotions staring at the beauty lying on the bed. Right now, his beautiful face was as pale as snow, his eyebrows were furrowed, and his cherry lips were pursed tightly. Shen Hansheng did not know what Duan Mu Yan was dreaming about, what sort of dream had made her so terrified and flustered, and other than tightly holding her hand, there was nothing he could do about it.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the twisted red dress flashed past the window and disappeared. Shen Hansheng's sword-like eyebrows trembled, he turned to look at Duan Mu Yan on the bed, then placed her finger under the blanket and left. The moment the door closed, the person on the bed suddenly gritted her teeth and muttered.
"Shen Hansheng... "I will definitely make you pay with your life for royal brother's …"
In the bedroom, the two hanging thorns and Heavenly Jewels lit up the hall as if it was daytime, contrasting with that enchanting and charming face of Shangguan Wuye. At this moment, Shangguan Wuye was leaning against a luxurious wooden sculpture, happily crossing his legs, grabbing a grape in his hand and savoring it.
"When did you come back?" Shen Hansheng pushed the door open and entered, closing the door behind him.
"I've already met Jiao Feng. You're not bad …" I'm so regretful for having your men hook up with the Holy Maiden of the Moonlight Palace. I really shouldn't have sent a wolf into the tiger's mouth! " Shangguan Wuye pretended to thump his chest and stomp his feet, while Shen Hansheng raised his eyebrows in disapproval.
"Perhaps you should figure out who is sheep and who is wolves! What was the situation on the other side of the border? "It seems like it's not the right time for you to come back …" Shen Hansheng's pupils constricted slightly as the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. Seeing the uneasy expression on Shangguan Wuye's face, he could guess what was going on.
"Cough, cough …" When I arrived, all of the border guards had already been replaced by his men. It seems that this battle is unavoidable! " Shangguan Wuye shrugged in reply.
"I knew he wasn't easy to deal with, but I didn't think he would make a move so early! Counting the military strength of the border area, there are eight hundred thousand soldiers, which is about the same as the military strength that I possess, this battle is indeed a little tricky! " Shen Hansheng knitted his brows. Although he had prepared himself for a confrontation, he had never expected that Shen Hanxin would recruit all of Xia Hou Bo's soldiers. Now that they were equally strong, it would not be easy for him to win.
"It seems that Shen Hanxin is indeed outstanding. How about this?" Shangguan Wuye cast a sidelong glance at Shen Hansheng, asking doubtfully.
"Rather than letting him take the initiative, I might as well take the initiative and take back the general talismans. If they are unwilling to hand over the talismans, then we can just use the rebels as an example. When the time comes, I will be famous!" Shen Hansheng's gaze turned frosty as he spoke coldly.
"Forget it, I am not as good as you in this matter of war. However, if we really fight, I will definitely ask Peony to lend you a hand!" Shangguan Wuye opened his mouth solemnly, the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
"Tell me about Duan Mu Yan? What are you going to do with her? "
"Naturally, it will be sealed!" Shen Han Sheng spoke without hesitation, his eyes gleaming with determination.
"Is this your wishful thinking? "Today, it's really easy to coax her because of her amnesia. If she were to really remember, I don't think she would feel at ease with the current situation …" Shangguan Wuye reminded him with interest.
"So I'd rather she never think of it …" Shen Hansheng muttered to himself, but Shangguan Wuye disapproved.