[Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 16

Chapter 65, An Encounter with the Night Demon...

The next morning, Guan Du arrived.

"Miss Qin, has Young Master Su agreed to the testimony?" He asked bluntly as soon as he entered.

Li Yue shook her head and said, "Don't count on it. I don't know what he's worried about. He absolutely refuses."

Guan Du sighed and said, "Then so be it. But the trip to the capital cannot be delayed under any circumstances. The manor is ready, and we will depart tomorrow."

Li Yue had long known that they wouldn't put all their eggs in one basket and would have a backup plan, so she didn't force Su Yingge to agree. Hearing this, she simply said, "What do you need me to do? Just say it."

Guan Du seemed to hesitate for a moment, then bowed and said, "Miss Qin, I want to ask you to rescue the Prince..." "Mother, the Dowager Consort."

Li Yue was startled and asked, "Me? You must be joking. I've only been to the Western Wu capital once, and I know nothing about the palace. How could I possibly go to rescue her? A'du, I've always admired your intellect, but this time, I don't think your decision is reasonable."

Guan Du looked up at her and said, "I don't seek the most reasonable decision, but the most correct one."

Li Yue shook her head and said, "I don't think your decision is the most correct either. Even I can't guarantee that the Dowager Consort will be brought out of the Western Wu palace safely."

"No one has the ability to make such a guarantee. But I believe that, regardless of success or failure, no one can do better than you." Guan Du looked at her, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

Li Yue's somewhat nonchalant expression gradually became serious. Looking into Guan Du's eyes, she understood.

“I know this matter is extremely dangerous, so if Miss Qin can lend a helping hand, regardless of success or failure, the entire Xiwang Mansion will forever remember your kindness,” Guan Du added. He knew he had no leverage to make a deal with Li Yue; all he relied on was the small amount of affection between the Xiwang Mansion and Li Yue.

Li Yue lowered her eyes. It had been a long time since she had risked her life for someone else. Should she agree or not?

The Xiwang Mansion, Huangfu Jue… didn’t hold a significant place in her heart, but women are strange like that. Even though she knew Huangfu Jue would eventually be someone else’s husband, she couldn’t stand by and watch him be in danger simply because they had once been intimate.

In the end, her heart wasn’t hard enough when it came to those close to her.

After thinking for a long time, she sighed softly and asked, “Does Huangfu Jue also agree to let me save his mother?”

“He trusts you.” Guan Du heard her sigh and knew she had agreed, so he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

“Trust? That word puts a lot of pressure on me.” Li Yue smiled helplessly.

Guan Du looked up at her and said, “Miss Qin, as I just said, regardless of success or failure, the Xi Wang Mansion will always remember your kindness. Therefore, on this trip, your primary goal is to ensure your own safety.”

Li Yue said calmly, “There’s no need to tell me that. Huangfu Jue isn’t good enough for me to risk my life for him. I need a map of the palace, as well as detailed information on the deployment of troops in the capital. In addition, I need twenty capable subordinates.”

Guan Du nodded, took out a stack of manuscripts from his robes, and said, “All the information you need is here. As for the manpower, I’ll send it over this afternoon.”

Li Yue took the documents and said, “No need to send them over. Just have them find a place in the capital to wait for me.”

Guan Du agreed, hesitating to leave.

Li Yue pulled out a detailed map of the palace from a thick stack of documents, her eyes remaining fixed on the scene. "Jiang Hanyu is also one of the rescue targets," she said, "I know that."

Guan Du seemed to realize he had gone too far, and said apologetically in a low voice, "Thank you for your trouble, Miss Qin."

Just as he was about to leave, Li Yue called him back, saying, "There's something I don't understand."

"Please speak frankly, Miss Qin," Guan Du said.

"That imperial censor—killing him should have been as easy as crushing an ant for you. Why did you have me do it that day?" Li Yue looked up at him. Guan

Du was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "No matter what I do or how I do it, in the Prince's eyes it's all perfectly reasonable, because I'm his elder. Whether it's martial arts or wisdom, he believes I should naturally be above him. But you're different. You're a woman, and a year younger than him. What you can do, what you can think of, he dares not do or even think of. Although he appears calm on the surface, he's actually been greatly shocked inside. This is the result I wanted to see."

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After Guan Du left, Li Yue suddenly felt a pang of self-deprecation.

Huangfu Jue, the man who saved her and slept with her—it was understandable that she agreed to save his mother, as a way of repaying a life-saving debt. But she actually agreed to save his woman, a woman who would hate her to the bone if she found out about her relationship with Huangfu Jue in the future. What was that if not shameless?

Jiang Hanyu, the second daughter of the Longqing Prince's Mansion, the younger sister of the current Consort Zhen… Oh dear, if I remember correctly, the prince she castrated was from that Longqing Prince's Mansion, wasn't he?

Tsk tsk, it seems she not only slept with her man but also castrated her brother. Now she's truly filled with bitterness and hatred.

After a self-deprecating laugh, Li Yue quickly packed her bags and decided to go to the Western Martial Capital to familiarize herself with the environment. She didn't plan to bring Tanlang on this trip; she still needed to explain things to the servants in the courtyard. Stepping

out, she immediately saw Su Yingge stretching on a wooden platform by the clear pond. His handsome and elegant back was reflected in the lush green bamboo forest across the pond, a scene as beautiful as a poem.

When Li Yue was preoccupied, she rarely appreciated men. So, she decided to spoil the mood and walk past him, ruining his seemingly cheerful state: "Cocoon, I'm going to the Western Martial Capital. If you're not willing to help, you can stay or leave as you please."

Hearing his new name, Su Yingge's previously sunny face instantly darkened. He gritted his teeth and glared at her, saying, "Do I really have to sleep with you before you'll accept the truth?"

Li Yue scoffed, "What a joke! Everyone's so busy… I'd rather use my own hands than have you do it to me." With that, she turned to leave.

A sharp pain shot through her scalp. She turned back to see him grabbing her long hair, furious. "Say that again?" she yelled.

This damn man, he'd actually pulled her hair! Li Yue whirled around and pounced on him, scratching his face.

Seeing her fierce attack, Su Yingge defended himself while yelling, "Hey, don't scratch my face! Are you jealous of my good looks!"

Seeing him protect his face with his hands, Li Yue smiled strangely and kicked him in the lower abdomen, saying, "Wrong, I'm jealous you have silkworms!"

Su Yingge hadn't expected her feint and was caught off guard, landing a direct hit. He immediately doubled over in pain, hissing and glaring at the smug Qin Li Yue, shouting, "Are you crazy! Is this a place you can just kick?" Li

Yue raised her chin, arms crossed, and said, "Why can't I kick? It's not me who's hurting. Tsk, a silkworm is a silkworm, it feels like I didn't kick anything. So disappointing!" With that, she turned and walked away nonchalantly.

Oh my god, that really hurt! I wonder if I'll become impotent afterward? Su Yingge clutched her precious possession, filled with worry and fury, yelling at the retreating woman, "You just wait!"

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Li Yue felt a chill run down her spine; goosebumps rose all over her body, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Having castrated the Prince of Longqing's mansion, she naturally couldn't show her true face on her trip to the Western Martial Capital, so she wore a plain human skin mask before leaving.

Unexpectedly, Su Yingge had followed her, not only staying by her side constantly but also giving her affectionate glances whenever she had a spare moment.

Remembering his sharp, sarcastic tongue and the vicious expression on his face when she kicked the silkworm, and then looking at those soft, almost blossoming, eyes now… ah, she felt so cold!

Sigh! Even a meal couldn't be peaceful.

Li Yue sighed inwardly, turning around. Looking up, she unsurprisingly saw a dozen or so admiring yet indignant gazes, shooting at her like sharp arrows. If they were real arrows, she would be riddled with holes.

Scanning the women in the restaurant lobby, clearly displaying their sarcastic admiration, and then looking at Su Yingge sitting opposite her, chin in hand, staring at her with a seemingly innocent expression, she instantly understood his sinister intentions.

She was used to seeing handsome men, so she didn't find Su Yingge particularly appealing. As the saying goes, it's not that you don't know the value of something, it's that you don't compare it to others. After leaving the Xi Wang Mansion and walking around outside, seeing the countless ugly and mediocre men on the street, and then looking at the elegant young master Su before her,

she was truly captivated, almost mesmerized. However, it was obvious that this handsome man with such noble bearing and picturesque features was with her, a woman of unremarkable appearance, and staring at her with unwavering infatuation. This scene had already aroused extreme dissatisfaction among the women whose hearts were fluttering with desire.

If this were a world of beasts, she believed these packs of bitches in heat would have already swarmed her and devoured her alive.

But, Qin Liyue, was she someone who would willingly endure being stared at without retaliating?

She slammed her chopsticks on the table, stood up, one hand on her hip and the other pointing at the women whose eyes were practically spitting fire: "What are you looking at? Let me tell you, I spent a fortune to buy this male concubine, and you dare to stare at him without spending a penny? Are you looking for death? If you're not satisfied, go find a man on the street! If you keep spitting in front of me and ruining my appetite, I'll slap you all to death!"

Her shout instantly silenced the bustling restaurant lobby, all eyes fixed on her and Su Yingge.

Hearing that such a refined and handsome man was actually a male concubine bought by this vulgar and uncouth woman, many women were heartbroken. For the first time in their lives, they lamented why they weren't born into a wealthy family, and even more so, why they hadn't met this male concubine sooner. If they could have him, they would have overcome any obstacle, even going into debt.

The men's initial jealousy towards Su Yingge vanished instantly, replaced by a quiet reverie: "So this guy's a male concubine. No wonder he's so handsome. How could he survive selling his body if he wasn't good-looking? Poor fellow, he'd even sleep with such an ugly woman for money..." "

Oh, Madam, calm down. You're the only one in my eyes and heart. I wouldn't be moved by anyone else even if they looked at me for a thousand years. Why bother?" Suddenly, Su Yingge reached out and tugged at Li Yue's sleeve, her voice sweet and coquettish, declaring her loyalty and devotion.

Hearing this soft voice, Li Yue trembled as she lowered her eyes to look at Su Yingge, only to be met with a captivatingly seductive gaze.

In an instant, Li Yue felt every hair on her body stand on end; she'd never felt so cold, not even in the dead of winter. Today, this sharp tongue had truly shown her its limits—there was no limit to how nauseatingly cheesy it could be! Mother, I can't take it anymore!

Before she could even shake off the goosebumps that covered her skin, Li Yue screamed and dashed out of the restaurant.

Su Yingge, a faint, alluring smile playing on her lips, stood up with an air of elegance. Seeing the crowd still looking at him with either contempt or pity, she flicked her snow-white, silver-threaded robe sleeves in the wind, her slender fingers gently twirling a few times, instantly filling the hall with a delicate, exotic fragrance.

The unsuspecting people almost simultaneously lost consciousness, collapsing in various postures, their eyes not even having time to close.

Su Yingge surveyed the now deathly silent hall, a wicked smile playing on her lips as she whispered, "Is my joke something you can so easily laugh at?" Turning, she leisurely exited the door. (Advertisement: Still relying on your hands? How can that be satisfying? Forum reputation guaranteed! Healthy anti-premature ejaculation masturbation exerciser, real oral sex pleasure experience, hot recommendation! Maintain the feeling of ejaculation for 30 minutes, so pleasurable you'll faint! Fully automated masturbation with 12 different sexual positions and vibration frequencies. Click to enter.) On

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bustling street, Li Yue ran ahead as if she'd seen a ghost. Su Yingge followed at a respectful distance with a smile, gently calling out, "Baby Yue, slow down, be careful not to fall." Her overly soft tone drew stares from passersby.

Li Yue stumbled, biting her lip, and darted into a narrow alley at the end of the street. The alley was deep; after running for a while and turning several corners, she was about to stop to see if she'd shaken off that clingy tail when a door opened not far ahead, and five or six people emerged.

Li Yue looked up, and several icy gazes enveloped her. When she recognized the leader—a short-haired man with a cold and aloof demeanor and handsome features—she couldn't help but curse inwardly: Damn it, how could I bump into Ye Qianxun while just running around? What incredible luck!

Luckily, she was wearing a mask; she wondered if she could get away with it.

With that thought, she awkwardly pressed herself against the wall, making way for them.

Unexpectedly, this simple and normal action made the expressionless man, who was about to walk away, stop in his tracks.

Ye Qianxun looked at her suspiciously. Although he rarely appeared in public, wherever he was, if there were women, they would usually stare at him intently. This was the first time he had encountered someone who would immediately lower her head and make way after just one glance.

Upon closer inspection, the woman's skin was dull and yellowish, but her small hands were fair and smooth. She was clearly wearing a mask, and her slender, curvaceous figure seemed very familiar to him…

Li Yue didn't look up, but she knew he was staring at her, and her heart began to pound. She wasn't afraid of his martial arts, but she was afraid of him pestering her. Su Yingge was already troublesome enough, and if he were added to the mix… she still needed to get to the Western Martial Capital as soon as possible!

"Palace Master…" Ye Qianxun's subordinates, seeing him staring blankly at an unremarkable woman for a long time without moving, couldn't help but call out to him.

Ye Qianxun raised her hand to stop him and strode towards Li Yue, intending to remove her mask. Just then, a sweet, ambiguous male voice drifted from the other end of the alley, breaking the tense atmosphere. The

group looked towards the sound and saw Su Yingge standing at the end of the alley, seemingly carefree, holding a jade flute. He paused slightly upon seeing the situation.

Li Yue wanted to turn around and smash her head against the wall!

However, she quickly regained her sense of priorities. Su Yingge was useful to her on this trip to Xiwu, while Ye Qianxun was useless. Therefore, she had to protect Su Yingge.

Sensing the man's stiffening at Su Yingge's call and the menacing aura emanating from him, Li Yue abruptly turned, giggling as she walked towards Su Yingge, "Silkworm, I got lost. Luckily you found me. Let's go." Reaching him,

she grabbed his arm and pulled him along.

Ye Qianxun, seeing this, erupted in fury that seemed capable of ripping off the roof. Ignoring his subordinates watching from a distance, he drew his crescent-shaped sword like a jealous husband, his figure flashing to block their path.

A gleaming blade was pressed against Su Yingge's neck. Ye Qianxun's eyes blazed with fury as he said, word by word, "If you don't let go, I'll kill you!"

Su Yingge met his gaze without fear, a wicked and triumphant smile playing on her lips. "Are you blind? Didn't you see she was holding my arm?"

"That won't do!" Ye Qianxun said, and with a swift movement, the blade sliced down towards his neck.

In the nick of time, Su Yingge shoved Li Yue aside, her agile figure brushing against the blade as she darted away. With a flick of her sleeve, she landed on the nearby rooftop, looking down at Ye Qianxun and saying, "You think I'm really afraid of you?"

"Who wants you to be afraid? I'll take your life!" Ye Qianxun roared, leaping up after her.

Li Yue finally reacted, shouting, "Ye Qianxun, what right do you have to touch my friend!"

"Nip any potential danger in the bud, that's my style!" Although Ye Qianxun only wanted to kill at that moment, he dared not disobey Li Yue's words.

"Tch! Budding? We've already bloomed several times, just waiting for the fruit." Su Yingge sneered.

"You're courting death!" Ye Qianxun's long eyebrows shot up, and he struck out with a palm. With a crash, half of the roof beneath Su Yingge's feet was instantly ripped off, rubble flying everywhere and screams erupting.

Su Yingge possessed superb lightness skills; with a light tap of her toes, she leaped more than two zhang into the air. With a flick of her cloud-like sleeves, a shower of silver light rained down on Ye Qianxun below, hissing and crackling.

Hundreds of poisoned needles; a single hit would be fatal within an hour without the antidote.

In truth, Su Yingge did possess poisons capable of instant death, but he believed that those who angered him and provoked his killing intent should enjoy their deaths before they were finished.

Ye Qianxun remained completely unfazed. A crescent-shaped scimitar spun around him at lightning speed, transforming into a swirling shield. The poisoned needles were deflected like fireworks, creating a continuous clattering sound.

Seeing this, Li Yue hurriedly dodged to the wall to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

After deflecting the poisoned needles, Ye Qianxun, knife in hand, chased after Su Yingge, who had landed on a rooftop not far away. Su Yingge, relying on his superior lightness skill, dodged while simultaneously launching poisoned needles at opportune moments. For a short time, Ye Qianxun couldn't get close to him, much to his frustration.

However, he had plenty of patience; these damned poisoned needles would eventually run out, and then he'd see what other tricks Su Yingge had up his sleeve.

Li Yue also reached the rooftop, watching the two men locked in a stalemate on opposite corners of the rooftop. One was dressed in flowing white robes, the other in fluttering black, standing on the roof like the Black and White Impermanence, creating a truly eerie scene.

She leaped across and stood between the two on the roof ridge, glaring at Ye Qianxun. "Ye Qianxun, what exactly do you want?"

Ye Qianxun turned and looked at Li Yue. "He's not your friend. I'm going to kill him!"

Li Yue was stunned, then became angry. "What makes you say that?"

Ye Qianxun paused, his gaze on Su Yingge growing even colder, but his tone became resentful. "We've been together for so long, and you've never called me 'Silkworm' so affectionately!"

Li Yue: "..."

"Uh... Hahahaha!" Su Yingge saw that he was actually trying to kill her because he was jealous of her, so she stomped her feet and laughed so hard she almost fell off the roof. Fortunately, he steadied himself in time, clutching his aching stomach from laughing, and said to Li Yue, whose face was full of black lines, "Here, someone likes this nickname, so it'll be his from now on. Don't call me that anymore."

Li Yue wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and was about to speak when a flash of green light appeared from Su Yingge's sleeve, heading straight for Ye Qianxun's face. Ye Qianxun instinctively swung his sword to block, but the green light turned out to be liquid. Upon impact with his blade, it splattered onto his clothes.

Even the specially made, metal-like fabric couldn't withstand the corrosive nature of this poison. The moment it came into contact with the fabric, it began to smoke and rapidly decay. If this venom came into contact with the skin, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Therefore, Ye Qianxun didn't hesitate to tear off his robes, angrily intending to confront Su Yingge, only to find that both Su Yingge and Qin Li Yue had vanished without a trace.

Enraged, he gripped his crescent-shaped scimitar and snarled, "If you escape, I'm not a Ye!" He immediately returned to the courtyard he had just emerged from, changed his clothes, and ordered his dozens of subordinates to search the entire city for the two men.

Chapter 66: Another Clash...

"Su Yingge, what are you doing?" Just as dusk fell, on the second floor of an inn in the northwest corner of the city, Li Yue, limp and weak, was being carried into a room by Su Yingge, unable to move and shouting in exasperation.

This man hadn't poisoned her in a long time, so she hadn't been on guard lately. Unexpectedly, she hadn't known what possessed her today; after having dinner with him, she discovered she'd been poisoned.

Logically, she hadn't provoked him today. Ye Qianxun chasing him wasn't her fault either; it was his fault for calling her that in such a mushy way—she brought it on herself.

Su Yingge entered the room, kicked the door shut, threw her onto the bed, and roughly ripped off the human skin mask from her face. As she screamed in pain, he said in a sinister tone, "Ye Qianxun, Huangfu Jue, Yu Wuchen, and Qu Liushang, it seems you really are incredibly charming."

This man was angry, but who she was with was none of his business. The human skin mask was forcibly ripped off, and Li Yue felt a sharp pain as her skin was torn. She was furious and shouted, "What does it matter to you who I am with? Let me go, you bastard!"

Hearing her words, Su Yingge was slightly taken aback, seemingly not understanding why he was angry with her over this. But in an instant, his doubt turned to violence. He grabbed Li Yue's delicate chin and said, "Arousing my curiosity means you're in my way. Let me see what makes you so different?"

Li Yue looked at his fox-like, darting eyes, both surprised and angry. She didn't know what he was up to now, and what was worse, she was now like a lamb to the slaughter, lying there at his mercy. In utter helplessness, she could only say, "Arousing your curiosity means you're in my way? Are you being unreasonable! If you think I'm in your way, let me go, and I'll disappear from your sight immediately, so you can get rid of me, okay?" "

No!" Su Yingge stood up, his gaze sweeping over her curvaceous body. He muttered to himself, "Hmm, perhaps it would be more fun with some tools." With that, he turned and left.

Tools? Li Yue instantly recalled the disgusting insects he had brought back from Tianyi Pavilion, and a chill ran down her spine. She couldn't help but scream, "Ah—help—" She only managed half a scream before a hand covered her mouth. Li Yue felt a sweet taste in her mouth, and when she tried to scream again, she found she could only cough.

"Be good, don't make a fuss. I'll come back and play with you in a bit." Su Yingge patted her cheek, a smug smirk playing on his lips as he strode out.

How hateful! Li Yue stared speechlessly at his retreating figure, extremely anxious yet helpless.

This damned man, when he's gentle, you can joke around with him however you want, but when he's twisted, even a single glance can send chills down your spine. She shouldn't have provoked him; she shouldn't have in the first place.

But, is it too late to regret it now?

Lost in thought, the door suddenly opened again.

Her heart tightened, and she glanced to the side. It was Ye Qianxun standing there, looking slightly flustered, but his expression relaxed upon seeing her.

She was slightly taken aback when he said, "I heard you cry for help, so I rushed over."

Uh… so he really is omnipresent; he managed to hear her cries for help in such a large city… cough cough. Li Yue couldn't speak, so she just looked at him without saying a word.

Having learned his lesson last time, he dared not be careless this time. He went to the bedside and examined Li Yue from all angles, but after a long time, he couldn't find anything wrong. However, seeing that she wasn't speaking or moving, and her body was limp, he felt something was amiss. Without further ado, he picked up Li Yue and dashed out of the inn.

It was still the same alley, the same courtyard.

Li Yue slumped in the armchair in the main hall, and Ye Qianxun sat opposite her. A man who looked like a doctor in his fifties was taking her pulse. The

moment his fingers touched Li Yue's pulse, the doctor frowned slightly and looked up at her.

Ye Qianxun, seeing his frown, thought something was wrong and asked, "What's wrong?"

The doctor, momentarily lost in thought, turned back to Ye Qianxun and respectfully said, "Reporting to Palace Master, this young lady has only been drugged; she's perfectly fine."

Ye Qianxun breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Is there an antidote in the courtyard?"

The doctor replied, "We have antidotes for ordinary anesthetics, but this kind of anesthetic is not ordinary; I'm afraid even ordinary antidotes won't work."

Ye Qianxun thought for a moment, then waved his hand, "Go away."

After the doctor left, only the two of them remained in the room. Ye Qianxun, who had been so aloof just moments before, became somewhat flustered. After hesitating for a while, he asked, "Liyue, have you forgiven me?"

Liyue shifted her gaze to the furnishings inside the room. It was just an ordinary courtyard, no different from any other ordinary residence. She hadn't expected the Blood Shadow Palace to be so discreet. However, it was understandable; this place was located in the western hinterland of Xiwu, the territory of Yuexiao Manor. If they had been ostentatious, the people of Yuexiao Manor would have already come to kill them.

Seeing that she wasn't looking at him, Ye Qianxun knew she still hadn't forgiven him, and he panicked. He walked over and grabbed her hand, saying, "Liyue, what will it take for you to forgive me? Just tell me, and I'll do anything. Don't ignore me."

Liyue looked at him and suddenly found it ridiculous. The dignified Lord of the Blood Shadow Palace, the ruthless Night Demon Ye Qianxun, was actually putting on a pitiful, aggrieved act in front of her, almost begging for mercy like Tanlang.

Was her forgiveness really that important to him? Perhaps it couldn't compare to Yu Lianqiu. There was someone in this world who, as long as she appeared, he could abandon her without a second thought. She didn't want such a man!

Unfortunately, she couldn't speak now, unable to express her thoughts, and could only look at him coldly.

As if burned by her gaze, he gradually let go of her hand and stood silently to the side.

After a while, seemingly finding the atmosphere unbearably suffocating, he left.

Men were truly troublesome creatures, Liyue thought, staring blankly at the rafters, sighing inwardly.

If it weren't for these two causing trouble, she would have already traveled much further. Now, with this commotion, she didn't know how long she would have to travel. Although Huangfu Jue and the others' journey was definitely slower than hers, she still wanted to go as soon as possible to make more preparations.

A moment later, Ye Qianxun returned, seemingly having composed himself. His eyes were bright, and his face was gentle. He walked up to Li Yue, reached out, and pulled her into his arms, his voice clear and bright: "Let me take you out for a walk."

A gentle evening breeze blew as he walked steadily through the quiet alley. Although they rarely saw each other and their relationship wasn't harmonious at the moment, the faint masculine scent on him was still familiar to her. Li Yue felt somewhat comfortable. These past few days, Su Yingge had been making her unable to eat or sleep properly, so she couldn't help but close her eyes and doze off.

Ye Qianxun lowered his gaze and saw her dozing in his arms, her starry eyes slightly half-closed. A feeling of happiness from being trusted welled up within him. They had just walked out of the alley, and not far away was a river. Under the bright moonlight, willows lined both banks, their branches shrouded in mist, and an arched bridge spanned it like a dragon.

He walked over, found a clean patch of grass, and sat down against a willow root, letting Li Yue nestle against his chest.

He had intended for Li Yue to have a good sleep, but after his movements, she woke up.

"I suddenly realize that you're quite good like this. You can't say hurtful things, nor do hurtful things. So good," he said softly, holding her close, not looking into her eyes, gazing at the full moon reflected on the river.

Good? Ha, if she were good, she would have died countless times over.

Of course, she had also thought that if she could find a strong and loving man in the future, it wouldn't hurt for her to be a little obedient. She wouldn't have to work so hard every day; she could just bask in the sun and eat sunflower seeds—why not?

Unfortunately, as if by fate, there are plenty of powerful men, but not a single one who truly loves her.

"Li Yue, I don't want to explain what happened last time. I know you don't want to hear it either. But I must tell you, I truly love you. The moment you said you never wanted to see me again, I even considered crippling your martial arts and taking you back to the Blood Shadow Palace to imprison you. As long as I could see you every time I went back, as long as I could spend my life with you, it didn't matter if you hated or resented me. But, thinking of your resolute nature, thinking of your possible resistance to death, I gave up. Nothing scares me more than your death, Li Yue, can you understand?" His words were filled with deep affection.

No! Li Yue listened to his steady, powerful heartbeat and thought bitterly.

This damned man, he actually had such vicious thoughts—crippling her martial arts? Imprisoning her? And then taking advantage of her whenever he wanted? Hmph, if that were the case, she would definitely die with him!

It seems that not forgiving him was the right thing to do. This man is not only arrogant but also selfish! She must have been blind to have fallen for him!

"Liyue, shall I take you to the Illusionary Snow Mountain? I'll take you to see the Blue Crystal Snow Lotus there. It's the most beautiful flower in the world, and only the most beautiful person is worthy to hold it in their hands. You are the most beautiful person in my heart, and I want to give you all the snow lotuses on that mountain." His tone became cheerful, as if Liyue had already agreed to go back with him.

Snow lotuses? Can you eat them? Can you sleep on them? Can you play with them? She didn't care. She

was determined to hate him and ignored his sweet words.

Not getting a response from Liyue, he didn't care. He reached out and stroked Liyue's silky long hair, then suddenly muttered, "Why do you call Su Yingge 'Silkworm'? Is he cute? Am I not cute?"

Liyue was speechless at his obsession with the silkworm. Silkworm... is that a cute name?

And, a grown man arguing with someone about who is cuter... doesn't he feel cold?

"Didn't you say you hated him? Why are you so intimate with him now? I want to kill him." His tone was mournful.

Qu Liushang, Huangfu Jue, Su Yingge, Palace Master Ye—among all the women I've had contact with, besides Tanlang, is there anyone you don't want to kill? Li Yue secretly rolled her eyes.

"Li Yue, I've never been in love before. You're the first. Give me a chance to change, okay? I'll prove to you that I value you more than anyone else." He lifted her small face, looking into her sparkling eyes in the night.

Value you more than anyone else. These words touched Li Yue slightly.

Judging from his expression, he didn't seem to be joking. Should she believe him?

"Okay? I know you can't speak. If it's okay, blink." As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yue blinked. He was overjoyed and hugged Li Yue tightly, saying, "You promised, you promised! You can't go back on your word!"

Li Yue's face darkened. Brother, who doesn't blink? That was just an instinctive reaction, okay?

Oh no, looking at this guy's overly excited, one-sided behavior, this misunderstanding is huge.

Ignoring her inward frustration, the previously affectionate Palace Master Ye slowly revealed his beastly nature, cupping Li Yue's face and kissing her forehead. Seemingly unsatisfied, he took it upon himself to kiss her cheeks down to her lips, expertly exploring her mouth and enticing her tongue.

How many months? Four or five months without touching her. Heaven knows how desperately he missed her. Today, with her warm, soft body in his arms, he had been restless but dared not act rashly. Now that he had her forgiveness, what reason did he have to suppress himself?

Feeling his fiery passion, Li Yue couldn't help but curse inwardly: Ye Qianxun, you beast! I haven't forgiven you yet, what's with this lust? Damn it, she was completely numb; even if she wanted to bite him to show her feelings, she couldn't.

Ah! I'm going crazy, Su Yingge, you wicked devil! If I let him take advantage of me like this today, I'll make sure he takes advantage of me!

"Liyue, I miss you so much, I'm going crazy with longing..." His breath was unsteady, one hand supporting the back of her head, his hot lips tracing a path down her delicate chin to her smooth neck, leaving a trail of passionate hickeys.

It tickled. Feeling the increasingly firm hardness pressing against her buttocks, Liyue desperately wondered: Was this beast going to take her right here? She shouldn't have had sex with him in the woods last time; otherwise, how could a dull man like him have thought of doing it under a tree?

She had brought this upon herself!

Today she was completely immobile, unable to even speak. If he took her, it would be a true act of rape, and she couldn't fight him. How could she ever get her revenge?

Su Yingge, you heartless bastard! If it weren't for you, how could I have ended up in this state of being at his mercy? Just you wait, I'm not finished with you!

Just as he was clenching his teeth in anger, a sudden, furious shout rang in his ears: "Ye Qianxun, you shameless bastard, sneaking into my room to steal someone?!"

Ye Qianxun's burgeoning desire was abruptly interrupted, instantly enraging him. Looking up, he saw Su Yingge standing on the arched bridge not far away, glaring at him.

"Hmph! Perfect timing! Leave your 'Silkworm' title and your life behind!" Ye Qianxun tossed Li Yue onto the grass and dashed towards the arched bridge like the wind.

"Silkworm, you deserve it! My life doesn't deserve yours!" Su Yingge retorted.

"Shut up!"

"You're not shut up?"

"Of course I'm not!"

"Then are you farting now?"

"You're the one farting!"

"Whose fart?"

"Your fart!..."

"Haha, I only found out today that I have a chrysanthemum on your face." Su Yingge was overjoyed at her advantage.

Ye Qianxun fell silent.

Li Yue lay on her back on the grass. From her angle, she couldn't see the other side of the arched bridge at all. She could only hear the soft rustling of clothes, the sound of bridge pillars snapping where Ye Qianxun's palm struck, and the hissing sound of Su Yingge launching poisoned needles.

She wondered who would win. After lying there for a while, Li Yue felt sleepy.

"Ye Qianxun, you have half an hour to save yourself. If you're not afraid of death, then continue to entangle with me!" After a fierce struggle, Su Yingge said smugly.

"Cunning!" The two fought for a long time without a clear winner. Su Yingge pretended to shoot Li Yue with poisoned needles. Ye Qianxun naturally went to block, but unexpectedly, he was hit by a packet of poisonous dust. He inadvertently inhaled some, and felt his internal organs burning and churning. He immediately sat on the bridge and began to circulate his internal energy to expel the poison.

"That's called 'all's fair in war,' you ignorant child!" Su Yingge lightly touched the river surface with her toes a few times, scooped up Li Yue from the riverbank, and flew away.

Ye Qianxun watched their figures disappear into the depths of the night, and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

*

In another inn, in a room, Li Yue, still dressed, was pressed into a bathtub. Su Yingge took a cotton cloth, dipped it in water, and kept washing her lips and neck. Li Yue felt like her skin was about to be rubbed raw, burning with pain.

After so much fuss, the effects of the anesthesia gradually wore off. Although she was still weak all over, she could now speak. Feeling like a rag doll being tormented by him, she frowned and cried out as he wiped her neck, "Su Yingge, what's wrong with you? It hurts!"

"You're filthy, wash yourself properly!" He said with a gloomy face, turning around and taking out a small porcelain bottle from somewhere. He poured some pale green powder into the bathtub, and a refreshing minty scent wafted over, making her skin, which had been hurting from his wiping, feel cool and much more comfortable.

But he continued to wash her.

Seeing that he was wiping the places where Ye Qianxun had just kissed her, Li Yue endured the pain and cried out, "Hey, you haven't fallen for me, have you? Are you jealous?"

"Shut up!" His brows furrowed even more tightly, and his movements as he wiped her skin became even more forceful.

"It hurts so much! If you're not jealous that Ye Qianxun kissed me, what are you doing now? Whether I'm dirty or not is none of your business!" Li Yue couldn't help but curse.

He paused, his gaze locked with Li Yue's for a moment, a complex mix of emotions in his eyes. He tossed the cotton cloth into the bathtub, and amidst the splashing water, he grumbled, "I'd never like you, you're so ugly!"

Seeing him finally leave, Li Yue breathed a sigh of relief. The pain in her neck and lips made her carefully lean against the edge of the tub, gasping for breath.

A thought flashed through her mind: Could Su Yingge really have fallen for her? His behavior had been clearly abnormal throughout the journey. But to say he liked her… honestly, she couldn't believe it herself. This guy and she were clearly not compatible. Besides, didn't he have a lover, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, in Sheng Yang? That was a man more beautiful than any woman, his unparalleled charm truly making her feel inferior.

Sigh, never mind all that. One more or one less won't make a difference. Leaving this troublesome place and getting to the Western Martial Capital as soon as possible was the most important thing.

Su Yingge returned to his room with a tense face, slamming the door shut before his expression relaxed.

He walked thoughtfully to the table, resting one hand on the edge, pondering: Have I fallen for Qin Liyue? Impossible. I just enjoy arguing with her; I find being with her less boring. How could I possibly like her? She bears no resemblance to any of the women I've dated before. She's not tall enough, her legs aren't long enough, her breasts aren't full enough, and her looks aren't pretty enough… Okay, even if I admit her looks are passable, the key is her personality—she's like a tigress, baring her teeth and claws at any moment. He simply can't imagine what it would be like to sleep with a woman like her.

He's used to women being gentle and tender.

But… why did he hate her cherry-red lips and the hickeys on her neck so much just now?

Those were marks left by other men, but she wasn't the woman he liked. Why would he care?

Really… don't she like him?

But then why do he like her?

These two questions churned his usually clear mind into a complete mess. He held his forehead and sat down at the table.

He pondered this all night, and the next morning, still without an answer, he decided to ignore it for now and follow his instincts as usual.

He went to Qin Liyue's room to look for her, but she wasn't there, nor were her luggage. He was stunned for a moment before realizing that this woman had abandoned him and secretly run away last night.

Could she have eloped with Ye Qianxun?

For some reason, this thought suddenly popped into his mind, and he immediately became furious.

He rushed back to his room, grabbed his luggage, and followed the trail.

Chapter 67: Unexpected Pregnancy...

Jiuhua Mountain, Yuexiao Manor, Linfeng Pavilion.

Huayun Pavilion, Yu Wuchen stood against the wind, the silken mist blurring his figure, so light and clear that he seemed as if he could ride the wind away at any moment.

"Young Master, the Eldest Young Master has arrived." Chuxiu stood behind him and reported softly.

"Hmm." Yu Wuchen didn't turn around, but his hand holding the jade fan tightened.

Yu Jiuxiao, three years older than Yu Wuchen, was handsome and robust. Compared to Yu Wuchen's otherworldly air, he was clearly more real and worldly. Standing together, it was hard to believe they were brothers.

"You didn't bring that woman back?" Entering the misty pavilion, Yu Jiuxiao asked bluntly.

"I never said I would bring her back," Yu Wuchen replied calmly.

"So you went there just to have sex with her? Lian Qiu's life is still in Ye Qianxun's hands, and you actually have the mood to go and meet her?" Yu Jiuxiao's voice turned stern.

"Ye Qianxun didn't kidnap her to kill her; that would be pointless. People have to pay the price for their willfulness, and Lian Qiu is no exception. I think instead of getting angry here, you should think about what Ye Qianxun wants to exchange her for." Yu Wuchen still had his back to him, his tone unreadable.

"I don't care what he wants to exchange for. Capturing Qin Liyue and exchanging her for Lian Qiu with Ye Qianxun is my choice." After Yu Jiuxiao finished speaking, he turned to leave.

"Don't touch her." Yu Wuchen's voice, as swift as the wind, came from beside him.

Yu Jiuxiao stopped, frowned, and turned around, asking, "What did you say?"

Yu Wuchen slowly turned around, his handsome face appearing even more exquisite through the light mist. He looked at Yu Jiuxiao, his voice devoid of warmth, and said, "I told you, don't touch her."

Yu Jiuxiao paused, then suddenly sneered, "What? Not going to keep pretending to be indifferent? You've got real patience, enduring for five years. Even I was almost fooled, thinking she was just one of your assassins. You don't know how terrifying it is to discover someone you know has absolutely no weaknesses, even if that person is your brother."

"You've crossed my line, and I hope you won't try to challenge it." Yu Wuchen looked at his sneer and suddenly realized that even brothers could be strangers.

Seeing that he wasn't joking, Yu Jiuxiao's smile faded, and he said, "So you've already crossed the line. I'm truly sorry. It's just that your way of protecting your woman is too peculiar; I didn't see it coming and almost caused her death. However… given her current relationship with Ye Qianxun, it's more accurate to say she's his woman. My actions towards Ye Qianxun's woman shouldn't be related to your bottom line, right?"

"I already said, don't touch her," Yu Wuchen repeated, still expressionless.

Yu Jiuxiao's gaze turned cold, and after a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "You're challenging my bottom line."

Yu Wuchen smiled slightly, saying calmly, "Brother, you know I've never intended to compete with you for anything, but your fear of me over the past few years has exhausted me. Perhaps it's time to show you just how powerful I really am. Do you want to see?"

Yu Jiuxiao's gaze froze; Yu Wuchen's eyes were like a bottomless abyss, the deeper one looked, the more terrified they became.

After a long while, he turned his head and left without a word.

*

Qinyang is one of the three major defensive cities of Lin'ying, the capital of the Western Martial Empire.

In Qinyang City, there is a Qinyang Inn, and in that inn, there is a room number two of the "Heavenly" tier. Inside the room, there is a square table with a pot of wine and two dishes. The aroma of the food attracts a hungry cat.

Li Yue quietly pushes the door open a crack. The aroma grows stronger, but the room is quiet, seemingly empty. Her eyes darting around, she squeezes through the crack in the door and peeks inside.

Wow! A dish of spicy shrimp and another dish that looks like fish balls, each one snow-white and translucent like a luminous pearl, each resting on a small green leaf—a beautiful contrast of green and white.

That Su Yingge, he clearly dumped her, yet he's caught up with her again, clinging to her the whole way. She's never felt that traveling has been so tiring. Now, with Lin'ying almost there, he's secretly treating her to a special meal! Humph! This is intolerable!

However, before stealing any food, it would be best to find what she wants first.

Li Yue wiped her drool and turned to walk towards his bedside.

This guy is really clean; the bed is so neatly made, not a single crease, as if no one has ever slept there. Li Yue didn't care about that. She climbed up, pulled out his bundle, and opened it, immediately staring in disbelief.

A whole bag full of bottles and jars, all only the size of a thumb, in all sorts of colors and shapes—they must all be poisons, right?

Tsk, dozens of bottles of poison! How can this guy remember which is which? She felt dizzy just looking at them.

Without thinking twice, she reached inside and rummaged around, finally finding a small, transparent bottle with a black maggot slowly wriggling against the bottle wall.

A giant maggot!

She said she wanted to see it, and he actually brought it; it seems this guy actually takes her words quite seriously.

After a long internal struggle, Li Yue, suppressing her nausea, hid the small bottle containing the maggots in her belt. She then rummaged through her pockets, hoping to steal a bottle of poison for emergencies.

Picking up a small white porcelain bottle, she opened it to find it filled with fine white powder. She dared not smell it and didn't know what kind of poison it was. She capped the bottle and hid it with the maggots.

Tossing his bundle back to its place, she went to the table, looking at the two steaming dishes. She licked her lips, about to reach for them, but then thought: If I steal some, will that guy poison me again in a fit of anger?

Hmm, let's weigh the pros and cons. Even if he poisons me, he'll surely give me an antidote; she'll only suffer for a day or a night at most. But, looking at these two dishes, if she can't eat them, she'll suffer for days.

Comparing the two, stealing them is definitely the better option.

With that thought, she excitedly rubbed her hands together, sat down boldly at the table, and began to devour her food.

Wow, to be honest, this guy's cooking skills are truly amazing. Every time she eats his food, she feels a sense of bliss, and her appetite increases infinitely. Like these shrimp, she feels like she could eat a whole tank of them.

But he always makes small, exquisite dishes, which often leaves her wanting more. And when she tries to eat anything else, it tastes bland.

Sigh, if any woman is lucky enough to be with him in the future, aside from everything else, being able to eat his cooking every day would be the greatest pleasure in the world.

Oh, I forgot, this guy is gay. In that case, only that so-called Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden has this honor. So jealous!

Tsk tsk, these fish balls look simple, but they're even better than the spicy shrimp. They're smooth and melt in your mouth. Holding them on your tongue, Li Yue feels like she's melting along with them.

They're damn delicious! It's a pity there are only eight.

In the blink of an eye, only one fish ball remained. Li Yue held it on her fingertips, staring at it, thinking sadly, "If I eat it now, I don't know if I'll ever have another chance..."

Suddenly, the door opened, and Su Yingge looked up, stunned by the scene in the room. He then rushed over with a livid face, shouting, "Are you kidding me? You stole some, fine! But you didn't leave me a single one! I've been making these all morning!"

Only then did Li Yue realize that his target was the fish ball in her hand, and she immediately opened her small mouth to swallow it whole.

In a flash, Su Yingge grabbed her wrist and used his other hand to choke her neck, pushing her away from the fish ball as much as possible, while he himself bent down to bite it.

Seeing that he was about to eat the fish ball, Li Yue panicked, struggling against him while yelling, "Su Yingge, have you no shame? A grown man like you is trying to steal my food!"

Su Yingge had been confident he could bite the fish ball, but unexpectedly, this woman, with her neck being choked, used both hands to pull the fish ball back from his mouth. He immediately retorted angrily, "You stole it and you still think you're right?"

"Of course I'm right!" Li Yue, unable to exert any strength with her neck being choked, saw that he was about to snatch the fish ball away again. In

desperation, she kicked him in the groin. Su Yingge, having learned his lesson, deftly dodged her vicious attack, releasing his grip on her neck and instead tickling her waist.

"Hahaha!" Li Yue laughed, tickled. Taking advantage of her distraction, Su Yingge swallowed the fish ball in one gulp and sat down contentedly.

Li Yue looked at her empty fingertips, a sense of loss welling up

inside her. No way, how could she let the fish ball she'd already got be taken away? She immediately pounced forward, shoving the contented Su Yingge off the stool and onto the floor. She straddled him fiercely, one hand gripping his neck and the other pinching his cheeks, yelling angrily, "Spit it out!"

Su Yingge stared wide-eyed, his mouth full of fish ball, mumbling, "Are you crazy!"

Oh, it's still in his mouth, hehe, not too late.

Without a word, Li Yue leaned down and sealed his lips with hers.

...

Something seems a little off...

Li Yue lay on the floor, her arms around Su Yingge's neck, kissing him while her mind wandered.

She seemed to only want to get the fish ball back from his mouth, but... what was going on?

Her mind was a complete mess, the only clear feeling being: his kiss was so gentle… His

soft, smooth tongue skillfully explored her mouth, bringing a tingling, itchy sensation. She had never known that such gentle, lingering kisses could make her so sensitive.

He enticed her tongue to dance with his, the same teasing and entanglement, but the feeling was completely different. When he gently sucked on the tip of her tongue, Li Yue felt a shiver run through her body, clearly feeling a soft ache deep in her lower abdomen.

She… wanted it.

He hadn't even moved his hands, just kissing her was enough to make her want it. Such superb kissing skills, in her memory, only Jin Lu, that devilish devil, could rival him. Thinking

of Jin Lu, she couldn't help but recall his words, "Let's sleep together, the three of us." It seemed he and Su Yingge had some kind of affair. Could it be that they practiced their kissing skills so well by kissing each other like this?

Thinking of this, Li Yue suddenly felt a chill. She opened her eyes and saw the man above her with his eyes slightly closed, looking completely absorbed in the moment.

She pushed him away, her hand against his shoulder. Su Yingge's eyes were still a little dazed as she stared blankly at her. Her lips, which tasted even better than fish balls, glistened with a rosy sheen, incredibly alluring.

Li Yue felt a little embarrassed. These two, who were clearly like oil and water, had inexplicably ended up kissing each other, and so passionately at that…

Seeing that Su Yingge didn't seem inclined to get up, she cleared her throat and asked, "Has Jinlu not been crippled yet?"

Su Yingge: "…"

The budding tenderness she had just felt was instantly burned away by her anger.

Imagine, a woman who had just kissed you, and the first thing she said was about another man? What man could stand that?

He immediately got off her, coldly scoffing, "Your seduction skills are truly extraordinary!"

Li Yue's eyebrows furrowed, and she retorted angrily, "Which of your dog eyes saw me seducing you?"

"This is my room. You came in uninvited. What else could it be but seduction?" Su Yingge dusted off her sleeves, her face radiating an arrogant arrogance that begged her to be punched.

Li Yue choked on her words, kicked him in the shin, and cursed, "Go to hell!" She slammed the door and left.

Back in her room, Li Yue scratched her head, realizing that her relationship with Su Yingge was indeed a bit abnormal. She'd actually gotten angry over a single sentence from him—that wasn't like her.

But she was really angry, extremely angry. He'd chased her all the way here, taking advantage of the situation to kiss her, and yet he accused her of seducing him? Was her taste that bad?

Fine, she'd filled her stomach and slept enough. Let that smug, self-righteous man go wherever he wants. She was going to Lin Ying right now.

Having made up her mind, she picked up her bag and left the inn.

While she'd already run away, Su Yingge was still pondering.

He paced back and forth in his room, thinking: Jin Lu told me to keep an eye on her, but I seem to be so desperate I want to devour her. If that Jin Lu finds out, the Canal Gang and my father will definitely be implicated.

But how could I bear to be controlled by him for the rest of my life? Right now, he's just the Crown Prince, with Jin Wei vying for power. He's already so formidable; if he eliminates his political enemies and secures his position, wouldn't the Canal Gang's situation be even more precarious? He's absolutely capable of doing things like "the good bow is put away when the birds are all gone, the cunning rabbit is killed when the hunting dog is cooked."

Although my ambition isn't to take over the Canal Gang, it is, after all, my father's life's work. How can I not care about him?

Perhaps it's time to find a way out for the Canal Gang. Hopefully, it's not too late.

My thoughts shifted, and I thought of Qin Liyue. I couldn't help but wonder what Jin Lu's feelings for her were, but Qu Liushang definitely liked her. Although he'd returned to Dongyi, judging from his expression when he left, it was less like letting go and more like running away. Qu Liushang was his best friend; it wouldn't be right for him to interfere with the woman his friend liked.

But when he kissed her just now, he really felt a flutter in his heart, and now, thinking back, he felt inexplicably foolish. He wasn't some greenhorn trying his hand at sex, yet he was moved by a kiss?

In any case, he'd gone too far by saying she seduced him. Look, even a woman as seemingly invulnerable as her stormed off in anger. He should go check on her.

Thinking this, he hesitated before arriving at Li Yue's room, knocking. No one answered. He pushed the door open and found that she and her luggage were gone again.

He stood there stunned for a long time before realizing—this woman had abandoned him again!

Su Yingge put his hands on his hips, tilted his head back, and inhaled sharply. It took him a while to control his near-hysteria before considering whether to chase after her or not.

Actually, there was no need to consider it. He'd already come this far; if he didn't chase after her, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted?

So…

without a word, he rushed back to his room, grabbed his luggage, and chased after her out of the inn.

*

The next morning, in a small inn in the southwest corner of the capital, Lin Ying.

Li Yue arrived here yesterday afternoon and met with twenty capable men from the Xi Wang Mansion who had already infiltrated Lin Ying. She learned that Huangfu Jue and his group had arrived in Lin Ying two days ago and would likely leave in another two days. They could only begin their attempt to capture Huangfu Jue after at least five days, once the group had reached a safe place. Along

the way, rumors circulated that Huangfu Jue had delivered the key to the Tianqin Treasure Box back to the capital. It seemed Guan Du and his group had created quite a stir. Li Yue was simply curious: how did they convince the Emperor that they were carrying the real key? This question would likely only be answered after returning to Zhu Wu Gate.

Sitting at her dressing table, Li Yue gazed at the small bronze mirror on the wall, combing her long hair as she pondered various thoughts. Suddenly, a wave of nausea washed over her. She couldn't help but turn to the side, clutching her stomach and dry heaving.

After this extremely uncomfortable ordeal, Li Yue took out a handkerchief and wiped her mouth. She'd been nauseous and gagging since waking up, a condition that'd persisted for several days. At first, she hadn't taken it seriously, but now it seemed to be getting worse. Could she be sick?

Hmm, she should see a doctor today. She was going to the palace to save someone in a few days, and it wouldn't be convenient if she were unwell now.

Next to the small inn was a clinic. Li Yue, looking bewildered, asked the doctor who had just taken her pulse and was writing a prescription, "What did you say?"

"Miss, you're pregnant. I'll prescribe some medicine for you. Take it on time, and you'll stop vomiting soon..." the doctor mumbled as he wrote, then looked up to find Li Yue already heading towards the door.

"Hey, you..." the doctor tried to call her back, but Li Yue tossed him a silver ingot and left the clinic without looking back.

Pregnant? Was she pregnant? Was this a joke?

Thinking back, she hadn't had her period last month...

Realizing this, Li Yue felt all her strength drain away, and she slumped against the brick wall outside the clinic.

If she really was pregnant, then this child… could only be Huangfu Jue's.

Why was this? She had slept with Ye Qianxun so many times without getting pregnant, so why was she pregnant with Huangfu Jue?

She forgot that Ye Qianxun only came every few months, while Huangfu Jue… for those two weeks, they were practically inseparable every night, making it easier for her to get pregnant. She had been careless; she had completely forgotten about contraception.

What to do now?

The child…

she had no relatives or friends in this world, no one to rely on. If she could have a child connected to her by blood, she would have something to look forward to, a home, which seemed alright.

But she and Huangfu Jue could never have a future. Huangfu Jue loved Jiang Hanyu, his childhood sweetheart. In other words, if she gave birth to this child, then this child was destined to be like her, born without a father.

From a young age, she often sat outside the brothel watching children being carried around on their fathers' shoulders. She envied them. Back then, she longed to have a father too, to be carried around high and envied by others. This wish became an irreparable wound and regret in her life.

She didn't want her child to suffer the same fate as her, because such a fate was truly unbearable.

It was only a little over a month; with the medication, it should be easy to abort. Back in the brothel, some prostitutes who became pregnant were forced to take abortion pills. They would roll around on the bed, screaming in agony, and then the madam would order someone to gag them. After a few hours, a blood-stained quilt would be brought out, and the abortion was considered successful.

She held her head in her hands, ignoring the astonished looks of passersby, and squatted down against the wall.

It was unimaginable that she would have such a day. Was she going to have to suffer in bed for hours like those women, just to abort the fetus in her womb?

She knew that killing Jiang Hanyu would be easy for her, but she didn't want to fight for a man whose heart wasn't with her, nor did she care to. But if she wanted to bring this child into her life with a little warmth of family, she had to find a father for the child.

Who could she turn to? Of all the men she knew, she believed none would be willing to be the father of her unborn child. And the men she didn't know… finding one who was compatible and didn't care about her pregnancy would be incredibly difficult, and she wasn't one to settle.

After much thought, it seemed only abortion remained. She would have an abortion.

This child had come at the wrong time, just like herself, destined for a life of hardship after birth.

She was heartbroken, but she didn't hate anyone. This was her own doing, and she had to bear the consequences—the price of her willfulness.

Biting her lip, she was about to get up to go to the pharmacy to buy abortion pills when she suddenly heard Su Yingge's teasing voice: "What? Can't run anymore?"

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