Chapter 7, Turning Danger into Safety

The female thief, Yuwen, picked up a silk scarf to wipe her mouth, her face drooping as she said: "You better hold on tight. If you haven't sent me out within two days, the palace will definitely search every inch, and by then, your place will be turned upside down."

"Don't!" Yang Ming hurriedly said, "Can't we live together?"

In the next moment, the door creaked open, and footsteps entered the room

Yuwen Yumin, who was barely able to sit up, did not dare to raise his head to meet the gaze of Dugu Qialuo in front of him, but simply lowered his head and said

Oh, with such a precious body as yours, I cannot dare to let you sleep on the ground

The Empress Dowager Du Gu raised the corners of her mouth slightly: "The Chen Dynasty is no more, and the princess of the fallen nation is merely a concubine's daughter. In the future, you must be more cautious with your words. The Supreme One is benevolent and has conferred the title of Duke of Changcheng upon Chen Shubao. He and your mother currently reside in Daxing City, and you may visit them on another day."

Dugu Qialuo smiled and said: "Who said this palace intends to kill you? I merely want to teach you a lesson for daring to take my Qilin child hostage. Raise your head and let me have a look."

Agreed

Since it is my son who is pleading, then let it be. I shall appoint her as a lady-in-waiting of the Moonlight Palace, to serve by my son's side and to share with him the customs and traditions of Jiangnan.

Hearing Yang Ming's voice, he shouted that it was not good

Since I have been captured, whether to kill or to torture, Your Majesty may proceed as you wish

Yu Wen Yumin snorted and lay down on the bed

I said to both of you, my feet are cold too, don't just rub his feet, rub mine as well

Yang Ming was anxious and restless, sitting on the stool like a small prisoner, staring blankly at the candle flame on the table.

No matter who asks, do not speak of the matters here. No one from the outer courtyard or the library may enter this place. You two are responsible for delivering the three meals a day. By the way, add two more dishes, just say that my appetite has increased recently

Colluding with foreign officials to set a trap for one's own elder brother; if this were to reach the ears of Empress Dugu, it is likely that Father would have to exit the stage prematurely

Alright... we are all in the same boat.

At this moment, A Lou, the personal maid of Du Gu Qiao Luo, was holding Yu Wen Yu Min by the neck like an eagle grasping a chick, while the latter's legs swung helplessly in the air, her mouth wide open but unable to utter a sound

This Yu Wen female thief must not sell out her father in exchange for a chance to survive

It is done... The female thief Yu Wen has been captured alive

What should be done about this

As the other party drew closer, Dugu Qialuo grasped Yu Wenyu's cheeks, examining them from left to right. After a while, she nodded and said

Of course, he knows that with Du Gu Qiao Luo's character, she would definitely not allow Yu Wen Yu Min to die so easily

Yang Ming stared wide-eyed, forcing himself to sleep

Oh... Yang Ming suddenly realized: "So that's how it is? It sounds quite pitiful. In that case, grandmother, let her go. Chen Shuyi, as a legitimate princess of the old Chen family, was once of noble birth and should not have fallen to such a state."

Uncertain how much time had passed, a faint snore from the female thief came from behind me

Mother Empress Shen Wuhua

After finishing his business, Yu Wen Yumin turned around and was startled: "Who are you scaring with those big eyes, staying up late at night?"

After a brief moment of joy, Yang Ming's heart instantly turned cold.

It turns out that Granny Lou is also quite skilled

Yang Ming actually has no way out at all

Dugu Hou beckoned with her hand: "Come closer to the book."

A-Lou suddenly raised his knee sharply, forcefully striking the abdomen of the female thief Yu Wen, who immediately spat out a large mouthful of blood and was disdainfully thrown to the ground by A-Lou

Yang Ming said: "I can't run away again? Tonight I will sleep on the ground"

Unable to send it out, and I cannot let her get caught, yet I cannot handle her myself

Yuwen Yumin embraced Yang Ming in her arms; in her eyes, Yang Ming was merely a little kid, not worthy of any romantic implications, akin to holding a small dog.

Yuwen Yumin could not help but swallow, slowly crawling towards Dugu Hou.

Yuwen Yumin is not in the least bit anxious, as he has hostages in his hands, and they are not just any hostages

The reason she ran out of the Eastern Palace and came here is naturally because she knows who resides in the Moonlight Palace, the beloved treasure of the Emperor and Empress, and the favored son of Yang Guang. As long as this young man is in her hands, her safety is assured without any issues.

This girl sleeps whenever she wants, but why is she grabbing my neck while she sleeps?

However, the security alert level in the entire palace city has been raised several notches, with the imperial guards stationed everywhere. Trying to send a living person outside would be akin to walking into the line of fire

The warm winter and cool summer stood by, looking at Yang Ming with a face full of sorrow

Yang Ming helplessly said: "Sister, I had just fallen asleep when you woke me up."

Of course, that would be best. Alright, stop talking now, I am about to fall asleep.

Yuwen Yumin has a good appetite, finishing all three dishes and a soup by herself, which was originally Yang Ming's dinner

Speaking softly, Yu Wen Yumin quietly leaned closer and whispered in Yang Ming's ear: "You better hope they don't catch me, as I have some dirt on your father. If I get caught, I will definitely confess under duress."

In the past, if Xu Jing wanted to secretly send one or two people out of the palace, he had plenty of ways to do so, as the Daxing Palace was not without its drainage system

Dugu Qialuo smiled and said: "I have always been merciful. You have already suffered the pain of a broken country and a ruined family. I cannot bear to kill another pitiful person. However, you have killed the Imperial Guards and taken my son hostage. How should I deal with you for this crime?"

One's life is entirely dependent on this little brat, so it must be watched closely

Yuwen Yumin, aware of his transgression, hurriedly covered his cheeks and said: "My biological mother is Shen Wuhua"

Could the tyrant Yang Guang, this time, lift a stone only to drop it on his own foot

The situation was muddled but ultimately resolved safely

Kill her! Kill her! Old Madam Lou, why don't you just kill her? Yang Ming shouted in his heart, wishing that the other party would be silenced immediately.

Two are sitting, three are standing

Yang Ming felt a surge of joy in his heart and hurriedly knelt down to bow, saying, "I thank you, Grandmother."

Yuwen Yumin took off her shoes and got into bed, patting the space beside her, and said with a smile: "Little darling, come up here, I can't sleep soundly without you"

In the warm winter and cool summer, we exchanged a glance, our faces filled with sorrow, and could only comfort ourselves individually

She will support the old man provided by her father

I have confidence in your acting skills, I am referring to the two of them," Yang Ming said as he looked at the two young maidservants.

I have received news that your original surname is Chen

Yang Ming said: "Before sending this King of Hell away, everyone should act with a bit more sincerity, as your master holds my life in their hands"

Dugu Qiluo, dressed in casual attire, sat at the table with a cheerful smile

After much difficulty, I finally fell into a hazy sleep, only to find that in the middle of the night, Yu Wen Yumin got up from bed again and went behind the screen to relieve himself.

In the warm winter and cool summer, upon suddenly witnessing the arrival of the Holy One, I hurriedly got out of bed and knelt down on the ground

A crisp slap startled Yang Ming

Dugu Qialuo said coldly: "Who is the Empress?"

Alo turned around and closed the door, standing respectfully behind Dugu Qialuo.

"Grandmother, could she really be the princess of the old Chen?" Yang Ming, at a loss for a moment, had no choice but to divert Dugu Hou's attention first.

Xu Jing hurriedly approached and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, there will definitely be no issues on my end."

Yuwen Yumin was taken aback: "The Empress did not kill me?"

The two young maids kept nodding their heads

A man and three women on the bed; one might mistakenly think he is quite happy.

In the evening, at Tingyun Pavilion

Under the illumination of candlelight, there is an exceptionally delicate and refreshing beautiful face

grandmother

Dugu Qialuo smiled and said: "Did I scare my child? Don't worry, grandmother is here, no one can harm you"

Yuwen Yumin, standing to the side, was astonished and speechless; she never expected that this little brat would actually plead for her.

Uncle Chen Shubao? Yang Ming was taken aback. Does the female thief have a connection with Uncle Chen Shubao?

In the darkness, after an indeterminate amount of time, Yang Ming only heard a muffled sound coming from behind him, and then the hand that had been gripping his neck suddenly vanished

I estimate that you, my friend, are not capable of getting me out of here, so from now on, I will not leave your side; if we are to die, we shall die together.

Yang Ming was instantly overjoyed, and his exclamation simultaneously awakened the two warm bed maids.

The lights are turned on again indoors

Yang Ming is not tired, but the female thief is tired

Did not trap Yang Yong, but ended up trapping himself

Goodness! How can you see me with my eyes wide open in this pitch darkness? Truly impressive for a thief, what keen eyesight you have

The Empress Dowager of the Sui Dynasty, with her formidable reputation, instilled a sense of instinctive obedience in Yuwen Yumin, who could only slowly raise his head

Under the eaves, one does not dare to raise one's head. Yang Ming, feeling dejected, kicked off his boots and lay down.

Yang Ming was taken aback, and a myriad of expletives raced through his mind

If this old man were to kick the bucket, what would I even be?

Yuwen Yumin slammed the bed and shouted: "Come up here!"

Even though her cheeks were pinched painfully, Yu Wen Yumin did not dare to resist at all

How can she still have the mind to sleep? How vast is her heart?

Yang Ming is at a loss for words, everything was fine yesterday, how did it come to this today

After speaking, she gave A Lou a glance.

... ...

Dugu Qialuo's affection for Yang Ming is now fully revealed

Indeed, you bear a striking resemblance to Chen Shubao. Who is your biological mother

Indeed, Dugu Qialuo smiled and said: "As the former Empress of the Old Chen, Shen Wuhua has no children, which is why she has fallen out of favor. My grandmother has only just learned of this. This woman is named Chen Shuyi, the only daughter of Shen Wuhua. After the fall of the Chen Dynasty, she was given to your father by her own parents, and your father then passed her on to Yuwen Shu. Yuwen Shu did not dare to take her as a concubine, so he had no choice but to adopt her as a daughter."

In the command of the female thief, the warm winter and cool summer began to light the heater, preparing to go to bed and warm the quilt

The woman who holds the highest authority in the world is currently narrowing her elongated phoenix eyes, observing the female thief on the ground with great interest