Chapter 5, the pear blossoms cover the ground, and the door remains closed

The clinic is not big, and the room where Li Qiuxue rests is also very small. As soon as Chu Shaoqin entered the room, he saw Li Qiuxue lying on the bed. Her eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and fine cold sweat was oozing from her forehead. Her facial expression was very painful, and a hint of bright red could be faintly seen through the bandages wrapped around her arms.

After An Qing left, Li Qiuxue did not pay any attention to Chu Shaoqin, but instead got up and returned to her dormitory. Chu Shaoqin, who followed her, frowned slightly, entered her dormitory with her, and locked the door.

Chao Shaoqin was aware of the matter regarding Huayu sending Li Qiuxue out of the palace, but at that time, he lacked the ability to protect Li Qiuxue. Therefore, he could only ask Huayu to swear by her position as Empress, promising to ensure Li Qiuxue's safety.

Li Qiuxue, upon hearing his words, walked towards him from behind the banyan tree. An Qing looked at the woman dressed in plain white, feeling an inexplicable flutter in his heart

"If that's the case, then die!" The assassin said, drawing his sword and charging towards Li Qiuxue

As the sedan chair passed by, the common people knelt down in unison, shouting: "Long live our king, long live our king, long live our king for ten thousand years; long live the queen, long live the queen, long live the queen for a thousand years"

It is good that the Emperor is well. Hua Yu forced a smile, her expression a mix of happiness and pain

"This steamed bun is too dirty, we won't eat it. Let's go, I will take you to eat something delicious." After saying this, Li Qiuxue took his hand and walked towards the outskirts of the city

I really have an urgent matter, please inform them.

Why is this happening? Chu Shaoqin was originally the crown prince, and he was supposed to return to Yandu to reclaim the throne... Then... Is it because of Chu Shaoqin's identity as the crown prince that her family of eighty-three people was killed? So... From the very beginning, were all the words that Chu Shaoqin said to her lies?

If he easily lets go of An Qing, who is shouting at the city gate today, then it is likely that he will receive a memorial from the civil officials in the evening. If the matter escalates, An Qing will certainly be in a worse situation than now, and he will have to find a local clinic later to treat him

With a dazed expression, Chu Fu held his wine glass and gazed at Hua Yu, then joyfully pulled her into his embrace. Li Qiu Xue, still unable to process Hua Yu's words, was also drawn over by Chu Fu and held closely by his side

She saved me. An Qing succinctly stated.

I can help you rescue Li Qiuxue, but ... ...

After the doctor arrived upon hearing the sound, he merely glanced at Li Qiuxue and instructed An Qing to pay first before providing treatment

Inside the medical clinic, the doctor was sitting at the counter counting the account books, when the embroidered curtain at the entrance was lifted by Chu Shaoqin, and An Qing followed closely behind.

In recent days, her mind has been filled with the events of that day. That sword seemed to sever their past; she was so close to him, and it was clear that if she had only thrust a little deeper, she could have taken his life, yet she simply could not bring herself to do it. She could not bear to watch him die before her eyes, nor could she seek revenge for the people of the escort agency. She loved him deeply, yet she also hated him. Such conflicting emotions tormented her heart, and she did not know what else she could do at this moment besides weep. She could not bear to watch him die before her eyes, nor could she seek revenge for the people of the escort agency. She loved him deeply, yet she also hated him. Such conflicting emotions tormented her heart, and she did not know what else she could do at this moment besides weep.

The world and power of men, she doesn't understand, she only knows that love is not betrayal, love is to only be faithful to one person for a lifetime.

The dagger plunged straight into the wooden beam of the sedan chair, nearly injuring Chu Shaoqin inside. Chu Shaoqin lifted the curtain, searching for the assassin among the crowd

Blood flowed along the edge of the sword, dripping down. Chu Ji looked at his pierced chest, unable to utter another word. He did not expect that the once frail and shy Chu Shaoqin had already changed, no longer the weak boy he remembered.

An Qing! Li Qiuxue grasped his arm, preventing him from leaving

Flower Feather, who was sitting in the sedan, never appeared from beginning to end. One of her beautifully manicured nails, painted with Chanel nail polish, was accidentally broken.

"Stinky beggar, stealing my steamed bun! Seeking death!" Suddenly, a harsh reprimand interrupted Li Qiuxue's thoughts

Recalling the moment when the two first met, everyone watched with cold indifference, yet she was the only one who stepped forward. Perhaps she was unaware that, in that moment, she appeared extraordinarily noble in his eyes

Autumn Snow... An Qing trembled all over as he walked up to Li Qiu Xue. He wanted to reach out and touch her face, but his hand stopped just inches away, trembling as it clenched into a fist. He drew the sword at his waist and turned to walk towards the door.

Hua Yu is not wrong; how can a beauty scheme be complete without a beauty?" Chu Shaoqin walked up to Hua Yu and deliberately lifted her chin with his hand, as if warning Hua Shenghe that if he betrayed them, his daughter would also be implicated

Beauty, thanks to you for saving me just now. Please check my injuries quickly. Chu Fu lifted the sleeve of Hua Yu with tenderness and care, revealing a deep wound on her fair and delicate skin, which was heart-wrenching to see.

The joy on her face gradually solidified, and she put down the scissors, coldly asking: "What is the name of that woman?"

The imperial physicians were busy unwrapping the gauze and changing the dressings for Li Qiuxue, whose body was marked with shocking wounds, prompting Chu Shaoqin to clench his fist and strike the bedpost

An Qing did not know what to say. He raised his hand, picked a pear blossom, and placed it in Li Qiuxue's hair bun, smiling gently.

Today, the Emperor has left the palace

Li Qiuxue took a deep breath and said slowly, "I want to go home"

He has considered that, given the current situation, it would be more advantageous for him to admit that he is the Crown Prince, if his judgment of Huayu is correct...

She is a killer. Someone hired a killer to assassinate her.

After Hua Yu left the palace, Chu Shaoqin ordered someone to place Li Qiuxue in the Xiyang Palace, which was closest to him, and instructed the guards to keep a strict watch, absolutely forbidding Hua Yu and related individuals from approaching.

She looked over and saw that the uncle selling steamed buns by the street was beating a disheveled man curled up on the ground with a rolling pin. Although the man was being severely beaten, he still desperately stuffed the buns into his mouth, struggling to swallow them.

Severely injured and pierced, Li Qiuxue remained trapped in her nightmares, unwilling to awaken. An Qing kept vigil by her side day and night, both worried that she would be heartbroken upon waking and concerned that she might never wake up. In just a few days, An Qing had become so emaciated that she seemed far more haggard than Li Qiuxue.

Not far away, a pair of eyes were staring at Li Qiuxue, watching her sadness, watching her sorrow, and also watching her wipe away her tears and scream loudly into the air.

My name is An Qing. The water in the creek is flowing. A man dips his long hair into the water, cleans it, and then lifts his head. A curved reflection of water floats in the air. Upon hearing the man's voice, Li Qiuxue excitedly looks towards the direction of the creek and shouts, "You're not mute, are you?"

On this side, he only noticed that An Qing had been standing not far away.

Li Qiuxue appeared dazed, her gaze fixed on the guard's sword. The guard was unable to stop her in time, and she drew a long sword, pointing it directly at Chu Shaoqin

After the death of King Chu Ji, events from a year prior were announced to the world. Chu Shao and Qin ascended to the throne naturally. The next day, the meritorious subject Hua Shenghe was appointed as the General of National Defense, and his daughter Hua Yu was established as the Empress.

Just when Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue were in a desperate situation, the palace painter came to paint portraits for the palace maidens. Chu Shaoqin turned his eyes and handed a silver ingot to Li Qiuxue, indicating her to bribe the painter.

A year ago, Emperor Chu Fu's twin brother, Chu Ji, plotted a rebellion. Out of brotherly affection, Chu Fu released Chu Ji. However, instead of feeling grateful, Chu Ji stabbed and killed Chu Fu when he was freed from his shackles. Crown Prince Chu Shao Qin, having witnessed this scene, was pursued by Chu Ji and has since gone missing. Chu Ji then publicly declared that the traitor Chu Ji was dead, and thereafter, he ostentatiously took over Chu Fu's position.

Li Qiuxue slipped into the crowd, but she could not see the person inside the sedan chair. She concealed herself in the densely packed throng, drew the dagger from her waist, and flew towards the faint silhouette within the sedan.

She gazed at the unfamiliar surroundings of the room, where the doctor in the clinic was facing away from her, preparing medicine. She hurriedly got out of bed, pulled the doctor, and asked: "Where is this place? How long have I been here?"

Li Qiuxue endured the pain in her body and continued walking to the door

"Dog Emperor, today I am here to seek justice for the eighty-three members of the escort agency!" Li Qiuxue originally thought that she would have a solid chance of success in entering the Hua family palace this time, but she did not expect to be merely used as bait, sent to her death. She disregarded the so-called plan, lost her ability to think, and thrust her sword towards Chu Fu.

"Doctor! Doctor!" An Qing shouted.

Waiting for Anqing to explain the situation, Chu Shao Qin remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Xue'er, I'm sorry for making you suffer. Xue'er, I'll take you away now!"

"There is no one by the name of Li Qiuxue in our residence, you madwoman. It would be best for you to leave here quickly, or do not blame us for being impolite." The guards, as if they did not recognize Li Qiuxue at all, rejected her at the door.

He had a face as beautiful as a flower, and his eyes sparkled; he did not resemble a beggar fallen to the streets at all. Li Qiuxue looked closely at his clean clothes and noticed that the fabric was actually fine silk, suggesting that he must have once belonged to a prestigious family, though it was unclear why he had fallen to such a state

My family used to be in business, but later a plague broke out in the city, leading to our decline. We fled to Yandu for refuge, but unexpectedly encountered robbers on the way, and our wealth was completely plundered. Except for me, everyone else in the family fell ill and died on the road. " An Qing explained proactively, with an inevitable tone of sorrow in her voice

An Qing responded loudly: "Wait for me to return and I will repay you with one hundred taels of silver. Please be sure to take good care of her for me"

The carriage entering the palace jolted slightly and came to a stop in front of the vermilion palace gate. The soldiers driving the carriage opened the curtain and urged the women inside to disembark. The young women sobbed as they descended from the carriage one after another. Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue followed behind the women getting off the carriage, standing in a row in the vast open courtyard.

But you owe me a life

"Come here, assist the beauty back to her chamber, and summon the imperial physician to treat her!" Chu Fu commanded.

If Li Qiuxue cannot survive, I want your family to be buried with her said Chu Shaoqin, staring coldly at the face in the mirror, and such a threat seemed too mild for Hua Yu

Hua Yu in the carriage lingered and did not disembark, lazily leaning against the window, as if enjoying a leisurely outing. It was not until the officer, wielding a whip, struck the ground forcefully and shouted, "Everyone in the carriage, get out!"

Inside the palace

If the Crown Prince has this ability now" Hua Yu said with a smile, she had guessed his identity from the very first day Chu Shaoqin arrived at the Hua residence

I am a doctor, not a deity. She has not woken up, what can I do? The doctor shook his head and said, I have administered all the necessary medications and treated the wounds that needed attention. Whether she wakes up or not is her own matter. After saying this, he lifted his foot and left.

The two individuals arrived at the mountain forest outside the city, where Li Qiuxue skillfully set several traps and, with some luck, captured a few mountain chickens and wild rabbits. She also taught the man how to fish using a spear.

Hua Yu smiled gently, lifting her hand to draw back the curtain of the carriage, revealing a delicate jade-like hand. She bent down and stepped out of the carriage, her hair, which was tied up at the back, naturally cascading down, only to be lifted by the wind. She raised her gaze and smiled, causing the previously aggressive soldiers to forget to breathe, staring intently at Hua Yu's snow-white skin and the graceful figure within her dress, as if they had never seen such a beauty before

"Chu Ji, my father, in his consideration for brotherly affection, spared your life, yet you dared to assassinate him and usurp his position, even sending people to put me to death! You deserve to die today!" With that, Chu Shaoqin seized Chu Ji by the collar and then drove the cold blade through Chu Ji's chest, catching him off guard.

"Little girl, you have finally woken up. When you were just brought here, you were covered in blood, and it truly frightened me," the doctor sighed, and then began to answer Li Qiuxue's questions, "This is Yandu, and you have been in a coma for more than ten days. I was afraid you would not wake up."

At this point, the onlookers dispersed. Li Qiuxue hurried forward to help the man up from the ground and asked, "Are you okay?" After speaking, she lifted his messy hair to see if he was injured on his face.

The kiss fell upon Li Qiuxue's lips and neck, and she closed her eyes, allowing Chu Shaoqin to kiss her indiscriminately. The two retreated step by step towards the bed, and Chu Shaoqin let out a cry, looking at the shoulder that Li Qiuxue had bitten through, blood flowing out, yet he crazily demanded more from her

How daring! He actually dared to call the Emperor by name! The first guard stepped forward and pierced An Qing's shoulder with a long spear.

It seems that Li Qiuxue did not expect to be so cruel as to hurt Chu Shaoyin. She threw her long sword to the ground and then disappeared into the crowd.

The stream is clear and transparent. The man bathing in the stream paused for a moment but did not answer her. Li Qiuxue pouted and said to herself, "So you can't speak, what a pity."

Chu Shaoqin waved his hand to signal him to rise, and An Qing immediately stood up and withdrew to the side

The sound of hooves gradually faded away, and the warning from Huayu still lingered in her ears. She said: "Li Qiuxue failed to assassinate the Emperor and has died in the sky prison. From now on, there will be no more Li Qiuxue in this world"

So what? Lixiu Xue, who is in a bad mood, is worried about not having a place to vent. And these people obviously seem to be here to kill her. If she unfortunately dies here, then it's fate, she accepts it!

Doctor, why hasn't she woken up? Please find a way to save her quickly.

Although Chu Fu felt heartache for Hua Yu, the matter of the assassin concerned him even more. After ensuring Hua Yu's safety, he went to interrogate Li Qiu Xue

After hearing this, Li Qiuxue stirred the campfire with a branch and said, "Then we can be considered as people who have fallen to the ends of the earth; I am the only one left in my family."

"Shao Qin, where are you?" Li Qiuxue wandered aimlessly on the street, uncertain of her direction. Hua Shenghe did not acknowledge her existence, and Chu Shaoqin's whereabouts were unknown, leaving her at a loss as to what to do.

"Let me go, allow me to leave this place." Li Qiuxue put away her smile and sat down at the tea table to drink tea

Chu Shaoqin! Although I cannot see the face of the person on the city wall clearly, I can only guess. An Qing shouted loudly, desperately calling out to that figure, "Li Qiuxue is waiting for you!"

As she thought this, An Qing felt as if her heart had been cut open, a faint pain radiating from it

She first asked the man to take off his dirty clothes and wash them clean, then hung them up to dry. She then asked him to go to the creek to clean himself.

The doctor carefully weighed the crystal-clear jade pendant. Although not an expert, the texture of the jade was indeed unique. He then put the jade pendant into his bag and said, "Help her inside."

When Hua Shenghe was still a general of the current dynasty, she had accompanied her father into the palace and had met the Crown Prince once. Although many years have passed, she can still see some similarities in the features of Chu Shaoqin now.

"Qiu Xue, please do not speak anymore." An Qing felt anxious in her heart, fearing that Li Qiu Xue would expend unnecessary energy.

There was no silver on An Qing's body, except for the jade pendant around his neck - which was his family heirloom. Even if he became a beggar, he couldn't bear to part with it. But now that Li Qiuxue was unconscious, he couldn't care less and immediately took off the jade pendant and handed it to the doctor without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Chu Shaoqin couldn't help but sneer inwardly, exactly as he had anticipated

At this moment, the sky gradually darkened, and the campfire flickered around them like phosphorescence. That night, Li Qiuxue shared many of her innermost thoughts with An Qing, talking from Qingyang City all the way to Longshan, and then from Longshan to Yandu. It seemed as if she had endless words to confide in him, as if she regarded him as Chu Shaoqin

The wounds on his body have been treated, and although the doctor wanted to carefully bandage him, he could not sit still; there were certain matters he must inform Chu Shaoqin about

The Xiyang Palace faces southeast, and in the courtyard behind the sleeping quarters, pear trees have been planted, which were transplanted from Chu by Qin. He thought that when his Xue'er wakes up, they could sit in the sunset watching the pear trees, just like before

Unaware of her biological father's true intentions, Hua Yuzhi arrogantly left the room. Meanwhile, when Chu Shaoqin was preparing to leave with Li Qiuxue, Hua Shenghe kept him behind, stating that he had important matters to discuss with him

"With your appearance, how could there be any urgent matter? Get away from me!" The guards looked at An Qing with disdain, pushing him away with their long halberds.

She seemed to have not smiled for a long time. She took the pear blossom from her hair and, in a daze, recalled the time when she first met Chu Shaoqin. At that time, the pear blossoms bloomed as brilliantly as they do now, and she was still the mischievous young lady who loved to tease others. Back then, she was domineering and focused entirely on setting traps and playing pranks on people

The hunting concluded, Li Qiuxue set up a fire pit and a rack by the stream

Come and see how Sister Qiuxue's injuries are. Huayu affectionately referred to Li Qiuxue as sister, seemingly to demonstrate her generosity. However, Chu Shaoqin blocked her hand that was reaching out to Li Qiuxue, appearing to be wary of her.

Who are you to dare intrude upon the Flower Mansion

It is said to be called Li Qiuxue

Autumn Snow ... ... '' An Qingsong released his grip on the dagger, turned around, and embraced Li Qiuxue, comforting her like a family member, allowing her to cry out loud in his arms

Chu Shaoqin went to great lengths to coax her, sending all the gold, silver, jewels, and fine silks to the Xiyang Palace. However, Li Qiuxue never glanced at those things; she simply gazed quietly at the pear tree in the courtyard, as if reminiscing about a distant past

An Qing was momentarily taken aback, and then slowly loosened his belt. Once the outer garment was unfastened, it revealed a section of cloth tightly wrapped around his waist and abdomen. Blood was faintly seeping through the cloth, and the bandaging was done very roughly, indicating that the person who wrapped it had been in a hurry

Li Qiuxue subtly nodded in agreement, secretly bribing the portrait artist to depict them more beautifully, and the artist, having received the benefits, certainly did not disappoint.

What are you here for

An Qing stood aside, watching as the smile on Hua Yu's face gradually froze, before she finally turned away from the palace with an expression of anger.

"No, I am afraid that if I don't speak, I will fall asleep, and then... then I might wake up like my father did, never to return." Li Qiuxue's voice carried an indescribable meaning, perhaps recalling Chu Shaoqin.

"A long sword hangs by the side of the dragon couch; take care of yourself." Hua Yu reminded Li Qiuxue just before lifting the gauze curtain, and then walked to Chu Fu's side as the curtain was drawn back.

Observing the serious expression of Chu Shaoqin, Hua Yu smiled lightly and said, "But rest assured, I have not informed my father about this matter, and he will not know for the time being"

"You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, hahahaha, tonight you must serve me well." Chu Fu lifted Hua Yu's chin, while his hand caressed Li Qiu Xue's hand

Li Qiuxue woke up in a medical clinic outside the palace, with multiple areas on her body covered in medicinal powder and wrapped in gauze. Although the wounds had stopped bleeding, she could still faintly feel pain when she moved.

However, Chu Shaoqin did not have the leisure to pay him any mind and went straight to the room that An Qing had instructed him to.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I just saw the Emperor hurriedly return to the palace, and he brought back a woman. He is currently inviting the imperial physician to attend to her." The young eunuch who came to report knelt in the eastern palace courtyard, while Huayu, who was trimming the flower branches in the yard, was taken aback, causing the peony she accidentally cut to fall gracefully to the ground

The name "Shao Qin" has been mentioned by An Qing countless times these past few days, and he knows that the "Shao Qin" she refers to is the newly appointed emperor, "Chu Shao Qin." Perhaps Li Qiu Xue's reluctance to wake up is related to Chu Shao Qin; does she still wish to return to that person?

Li Qiuxue stood not far away, watching the disheveled man whose lips were bleeding, yet he did not resist and allowed others to beat him. For some reason, she suddenly recalled the appearance of Chu Shaoqin when she had teased him back then, and her heart was filled with compassion.

Upon hearing this, the accompanying minister shouted, "Impudent! How can the name of the Son of Heaven be addressed so directly..." However, before he could finish his words, Chu Shaoqin raised his hand to signal him to be quiet

I have never belonged to you! Li Qiuxue has never shown weakness to anyone, including Chu Shaoqin. From the moment he became the emperor, she no longer recognized him. He was no longer the person who was willing to pluck the stars for her, nor was he the one who claimed to love only her for a lifetime

The two forces working in concert have already infiltrated the Cloud Palace, while the debauched Chu Fu remains oblivious to the significant changes that have occurred within the palace. It was not until Chu Shaoqin, clad in a long robe and wielding a long sword, arrived that he became aware and alert.

Chufu anticipated the events of today early on, so before deciding to release Chu Ji, he had already written his will. Should misfortune befall him in the future, he designated the crown prince, Chu Shaoqin, as the new king, and the only person who knows the location of the hidden will is Chu Shaoqin.

Yes, Your Majesty

Li Qiuxue bore both whip marks and knife wounds on her body, so even in her dreams, An Qing could see her furrowed brow from the pain. After some time, Li Qiuxue's high fever persisted, and even the doctors at the clinic were at a loss, advising them to seek a more skilled physician.

When Ke Li Qiu Xue woke up, she had not exchanged even half a word with him. She looked at the unfamiliar surroundings, gazed at the desolate palace walls, and observed the familiar yet strange Chu Shao Qin, no longer smiling.

"Where are you going? You are all alone now. Besides me, who can protect you?" Chu Shaoqin stepped forward, grasped her hand, and compelled her to meet his gaze.

Chu Fu was taken aback and shouted, "Capture the assassin"

Fortunately, the eunuch beside Chu Shaoqin called out in time, and An Qing only sustained an injury to his shoulder. As for An Qing's injury, Chu Shaoqin did not say much, considering it a slight punishment.

There is no rush; he is currently unable to protect Qiu Xue and can only observe her from the shadows. Once he has sufficient ability, he will be able to get closer to Qiu Xue.

Had it not been for the new emperor's ascension to the throne, which made it inappropriate to shed blood at the palace gates, this person would have been stabbed to death by a chaotic spear the moment he appeared. However, if he continues to cause a disturbance, without any orders from the commander, they would secretly resolve the matter themselves

Hua Yu said, her gaze sweeping over Chu Shaoqin's arm with the birthmark: "The lake water soaked the prince's clothes, so I could see the birthmark on his arm very clearly, it is exactly the same as the one on your arm"

Hua Yu smiled charmingly, disregarding her plight, and continued to dance, as if all of this was within her expectations. Li Qiuxue looked at her helplessly, wanting to call for help, but she knew that Hua Yu would not save her. In that moment, she suddenly understood the meaning of the words Hua Yu had said before entering.

Chu Shaoqin evaded all the guards and sneaked into Huayu's bedroom. At this moment, Huayu was removing her makeup and combing her hair in front of the dressing table

"Little girl, where are you going? Your injuries have not yet healed! Little girl..." The doctor called out as he chased after her, but Li Qiuxue had already run far away.

"Let go of me! If you dare to touch me, I will kill you!" Li Qiuxue struggled as Chu Fu violently grabbed her collar and forcefully tore it apart, ignoring her furious shouts

Hua Yu and Li Qiu Xue bathed and changed together, donning palace attire. The two walked together on the wooden steps strewn with flower petals, at the end of which lay the Emperor's place of romance and leisure. The fragrance here is enchanting, surrounded by water, with a pavilion on the water, draped in light gauze curtains. From within the gauze curtains came hearty laughter, along with the delicate gasps of women.

Initially, the man recoiled in fear from her intimate gestures, but he gradually relaxed when Li Qiuxue took out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips. He stood still, staring at Li Qiuxue, and then handed her the remaining half of the steamed bun in his hand

"What is your relationship with Xue'er?" Chu Shaoqin asked An Qing.

As autumn departs and winter arrives, the cold wind pierces to the bone, and the city of Yandu is filled with cries. These cries stem from the imperial decree issued a few days ago—within the city of Yandu, all women who have reached the age of eighteen must enter the palace to participate in the selection of palace maidens, to fill the imperial harem

This piece of jade is a treasured heirloom passed down through generations in my family, sufficient to cover the medical expenses, I implore you to save her

"Please take off your clothes, and I will clean and bandage your wounds." The doctor glanced at An Qing.

"Stop!" Li Qiuxue stepped forward to intervene. However, the uncle selling steamed buns paid her no mind and pushed her aside.

He pulled her into his embrace with an unyielding strength, holding her tightly as if he wanted to merge her into his very being. A voice, both strange and familiar, echoed in Li Qiuxue's ear: "I will not allow you to leave me; I want you to be mine, to stay by my side forever"

But what is it?" Chu Fu asked, as Hua Yu leaned close to his ear, blowing gently on his earlobe and whispering something.

Hua Yu is young and arrogant, and she has never regarded Li Qiuxue as a threat. If this matter had involved Hua Shenghe, Li Qiuxue would certainly have lost her life. However, Hua Shenghe probably did not expect that his daughter would conceal so many things from him, whether it be the identity of Chu Shao or the fact that Li Qiuxue was swapped out.

He lowered his head to see the blood gushing out. This sword would not take his life, but it had robbed him of the strength to pursue Li Qiuxue.

Upon seeing the current emperor, the minister hurriedly knelt down and trembled as he exclaimed: "Long live our emperor, long live, long live for ten thousand years!"

Xue Er? Chu Shao Qin quickly found Li Qiu Xue among the crowd. He hurriedly jumped down from the sedan chair and pushed through the bustling crowd, embracing the stunned Li Qiu Xue in his arms. Instantly, a louder murmur arose among the crowd, and the officials and soldiers skillfully ensured the safety of the two.

Upon hearing "one hundred taels of silver," the doctor immediately brightened with excitement. He was momentarily stunned, gazing at the horse as it gradually receded into the distance, murmuring about the one hundred taels of silver, and happily walked back into the clinic.

As Chu Shaoqin stepped into the courtyard, Li Qiuxue was looking up at An Qing with a faint smile. Over the past month, she had never smiled at him, yet now she was smiling at An Qing. Such a smile was so glaring in the eyes of a sovereign that he quickened his pace to approach them and instructed An Qing to guard outside the palace, forbidding him to step into Xiyang Palace without his permission

After a while, Chu Fu, who was interrogating her in the dungeon, finally lost patience and left with a flick of his sleeve, leaving behind a death token. Li Qiuxue, covered in wounds, watched Chu Fu depart, gradually succumbing to despair, when suddenly another figure in red appeared in her line of sight

It has been more than ten days... Pear Qiu Xue murmured, so much can happen in more than ten days. Is Shao Qin still in the palace or at the Hua residence? No, she must go to the Hua residence to find Shao Qin

"Shaoqin, I was wrong, I beg you, do not kill me, do not kill me, I will return the throne to you, I was wrong, I truly was wrong, it was just a moment of madness..." Chu Fu, or rather, Chu Ji, realizing that the situation was hopeless, completely forgot the time when he had referred to himself as 'I' while kneeling before Shaoqin, now crawling on his knees, knocking his head on the ground, pleading for forgiveness.

Within the Western Sun Palace, she was accompanied only by An Qing and a young palace maid

He never worries about Hua Yu, who is clever and skilled in strategy; even if she falls into a tiger's den, she can escape unscathed. In contrast, Li Qiuxue only relies on petty tricks, has a restless temperament, and lacks depth in worldly experience; this journey is likely to be fraught with danger

On the third day after the portrait was completed, the woman chosen by the Emperor would be carried to the Emperor's chamber by eight palace attendants in a grand sedan chair to serve him. To Chu Shaoqin's surprise, he was not selected by the Emperor, while Li Qiuxue was favored. He watched as Li Qiuxue was taken away in the sedan chair, unable to do anything but stand silently by, clenching his fists.

From today onwards, I appoint you as the guard of Xue Er. When I am not present, you are responsible for protecting Li Qiu Xue on my behalf, and you must not allow anyone to harm her. Of course, I will have someone teach you some martial arts, and I will also send people to secretly protect Xue Er. However, the secret protection is always too distant; I need you to stay by my Xue Er's side honestly and obediently. If Xue Er is in danger, you must risk your life to protect her. The words 'honestly and obediently' were pronounced with great emphasis by Chu Shao Qin, as if it were a warning.

Li Qiuxue faintly saw the woman inside the gauze curtain, her clothing barely covering her body, as they clustered around the man referred to as the Emperor

However, Chu Shaoqin remained unmoved.

"I never expected you to be so good-looking." Sitting on the other side of the bonfire, Li Qiuxue rested her chin on her hand, gazing at An Qing

I wish to see His Majesty, as I have urgent matters of utmost importance to discuss

This is a matter between him and me, An Qing, you need not concern yourself with it. Li Qiu Xue's tone was very complex, so complex that An Qing could not understand it

In families with only one daughter, the sight of their girl being forcibly taken away by officials and soldiers left them weeping and wailing at the door. Some wealthy families resorted to purchasing common girls to fill the gap, allowing their own daughters to escape disaster. Additionally, some women who had already been promised to others but had not yet married by the age of eighteen were also forcibly taken away. Overnight, all the young women in Yandu City were forcibly loaded onto carriages heading back to the palace

My beauty, you must serve this king well tonight

The one who caused the death of eighty-three members of my family is not Chu Ji, it is you, it is you, Chu Shaoqin

"Because I want to become a queen, of course, your queen," Hua Yujiao said with a smile. She desired supreme power, immense wealth, and to be a person admired by all.

Hua Yu smiled gently and said, "But..."

Chu Shaoqin? Li Qiuxue spoke each word slowly, as if inquiring, yet also as if unable to believe.

Upon hearing this address, the last shred of hope in Li Qiuxue's heart shattered. She smiled, yet tears streamed down her face: "I have no family in this world, and you told me not to trust anyone but you. But in the end, you were the one who deceived me."

"Ah, my horse! Come back to me!" The doctor heard the sound and rushed out, shouting at An Qing.

Suddenly, several men in black descended from the sky

Chu Shaoqin explained why he had kept it from her, clarifying that none of this was orchestrated by him. However, she would not listen; even though she understood that none of this was within his foresight or control, she could not bring herself to forgive him. She could not forgive him for lying from the very beginning, nor could she forgive him for repeatedly claiming to love only her, yet agreeing to let Hua Shenghe marry Hua Yu for the sake of revenge.

The guard wounded the horse's leg, causing An Qing to fall violently to the ground from the frenzied horse. The guard immediately surrounded him with a long spear and asked, "Who goes there?"

Chu Shaoqin and Li Qiuxue were assigned to the same courtyard, while Hua Yu and several other exceptionally beautiful women were assigned to another courtyard. Li Qiuxue inquired with the other women and learned that the talents of the ladies in their courtyard were average, and they basically had no opportunity to meet the Emperor; at most, they could only serve as palace maids or attendants beside the favored consort. In contrast, the ladies in the southern courtyard had better qualifications, and most of them could become individuals close to the Emperor.

"Alright, alright, alright, whatever the beauty says goes, hahaha!" Chu Fu laughed heartily, raising his hand to signal the other women to leave. The singing and dancing women who had originally surrounded him gradually retreated, leaving only Chu Fu, Hua Yu, and Li Qiu Xue in the gauze tent. Hua Yu stood up to dance in celebration, while Chu Fu picked up Li Qiu Xue and walked over to the soft couch, roughly tossing her onto it.

The moment Hua Yu walked in, Hua Shenghe's expression changed. He strongly opposed Hua Yu's involvement, while Chu Shaoqin seemed to sense something from Hua Shenghe's demeanor. Hua Shenghe was a cunning and shrewd man; if his beloved daughter remained uninvolved, he would certainly not assist him according to the plan, but instead eliminate him in the guise of an assassin at the moment of exposure

The sound of women weeping continuously emanated from the carriage jolting along the road, and among these crying women, there were always a few who stood out. They sat quietly, observing the variously dressed women inside the carriage, as if they had long foreseen that this day would come

In the Great Chu, black is the most esteemed color, reserved exclusively for the emperor to wear

What exactly has happened in the past ten days, and why has Hua Shenghe turned against her? Or did they originally have a premeditated plan to eliminate her?

In the dungeon, Li Qiuxue, who was imprisoned, was being subjected to severe torture to force her to reveal the mastermind behind the scenes. However, Li Qiuxue did not have a mastermind, and her truthful responses were treated as lies

I want to kill him

Li Qiuxue blinked her eyes, looking at the steamed bun covered in dust and dirt, unable to hold back her laughter

But what is it

Crossing the threshold of the sleeping quarters, Chu Shaoqin gradually advanced towards the person on the dragon couch. The tall shadow also slowly spread, while the disheveled Chu Fu trembled and shouted "Protect the Emperor". Unfortunately, at this moment, both inside and outside, there were only people from Hua Shenghe, and no one paid him any attention.

Hua Shenghe, come out here and return Bai Shaoqin to me! Hua Shenghe, stop pretending you can't hear me, come out now! Li Qiuxue was making a scene outside the Hua residence, attracting a crowd of onlookers. Inside the residence, Hua Shenghe, who was having tea, impatiently walked out and scrutinized Li Qiuxue from head to toe.

Lying on the bed, Li Qiuxue continued to murmur: "Shaoqin, Shaoqin, Shaoqin..."

"Who are you? If you continue to make such a commotion here, I will report you to the authorities!" Hua Shenghe frowned, then turned and returned to the residence

Lime powder cannot last long. An Qing first found a place to hide Li Qiuxue, cleverly leading the assassins away and making them mistakenly believe that the two had fled down another path. Then, he quietly returned to Li Qiuxue's side, carefully supporting her. The two slipped into the city through a hidden and winding path.

Once, a young palace maid was discovered by An Qing to have poisoned her tea. Chu Shaoqin originally intended to interrogate her about who was behind the act, but the young maid bit her tongue and committed suicide, leaving the matter unresolved. Later, only Li Qiuxue and An Qing remained in the Xiyang Palace. Although Chu Shaoqin visited Li Qiuxue every day, hoping to reconcile and return to the past, Li Qiuxue's attitude towards him was chillingly indifferent, and the two always parted ways after arguing.

"Are you Li Qiuxue?" the person at the forefront asked, standing before Li Qiuxue

Li Qiuxue left the forest and returned to the city. At this moment, the streets were bustling with the sound of gongs and drums, as if there were some festive events taking place. Along the street, there were soldiers holding weapons, clearing a path.

Several imperial physicians hurried to the palace of Chu Shaoqin. Chu Shaoqin stood by Li Qiuxue's side, tightly holding her hand

An Qing arrived at the main gate of the palace in haste, only to be naturally stopped by the gatekeeping guards

But the sleeping Li Qiuxue cannot answer him

She belongs only to herself, not to anyone else

Anqing

Just as An Qing stood up from the water, her face flushed red, and she hurriedly crouched back into the water. Li Qiuxue also turned around with an embarrassed expression, pretending not to have seen anything

In fact, that day An Qing did not go far; he simply did not want to burden Li Qiuxue, which is why he pretended to leave. Later, he witnessed that scene and recalled what Li Qiuxue had mentioned to him before, which led him to make a rough guess. It seemed that Li Qiuxue was now as homeless as he was, making it even harder for him to leave.

On the way, he kept holding on, not allowing Li Qiuxue to notice the injuries on his body. Moreover, since Li Qiuxue herself was already covered in wounds, she could not discern whether the smell of blood was from herself or from An Qing. However, to be fair, if he hadn't injured himself to divert the assassins, how could those assassins have been so easily deceived? Nevertheless, everything was worth it for Li Qiuxue

Perhaps it was fortunate for An Qing, as just when he had to leave, he suddenly caught sight of a tall black figure on the city wall

"It doesn't matter," Chu Shaoqin said, "She can call me... Your Majesty."

An Qing did not refute her any further, but instead cooperatively engaged in conversation with her. Finally, when the two arrived at an inconspicuous medical clinic, Li Qiuxue fainted due to excessive blood loss

However ... ...

When Chu Shaoqin brought Li Qiuxue back to the palace, Hua Yu was busy arranging the East Palace. The Hua family had paved the way for Chu Shaoqin to ascend to the throne, and her position as empress was thus secured. The thought that Li Qiuxue had been eliminated filled her with joy; from now on, she would have no internal or external troubles in the harem. However, she did not expect that just a few days into her happiness, a little eunuch rushed in to report urgent matters.

The eunuch who accompanied him wisely stayed in the front hall and instructed the doctor to treat An Qing's wounds. This time, the doctor did not dare to mention anything about receiving payment first.

During the time that Li Qiuxue was recuperating, she often inadvertently asked An Qing: "Why did you save me? Why did you bring me back to this prison?"

Li Qiuxue moved forward with the crowd, and not far away, a sedan chair embroidered with dragons and phoenixes was being drawn by horses. The fine steed in front of the sedan chair was draped in red silk, and the colorful flags on the chair fluttered in the wind. Following the sedan chair was a long procession of guards spanning several miles, along with some eunuchs and ministers.

The minister cast a discreet glance at the surrounding citizens, and his concern was evident without the need for words

Li Qiuxue's action caused the crowd to become even more agitated, and the ministers and eunuchs shouted to protect the emperor; however, Chu Shaoqin once again signaled to everyone not to act rashly

The woman he loves can only be possessed by him, and absolutely no third party is allowed

The young man, Chu Shaoqin, disguised as a woman, did not dare to speak along the way, fearing that any sound would reveal his identity. Huayu and Li Qiuxue sat facing each other, resembling two adversaries from opposing camps. Suddenly, Huayu smiled, elegantly turned, and crouched by the window. She gazed through the swaying curtain of the carriage at the ever-changing scenery outside

Following this incident, it took considerable effort to stabilize the scene, and the originally planned parade was hastily concluded

The several soldiers driving away the carriage looked as if they had lost their souls, staring foolishly at Hua Yu's every frown and smile, until the palace maids arrived to escort the talented women, dividing all the ladies into residences according to their different qualifications

Do you not recognize me? I am Li Qiuxue, who previously resided in the residence. I have come to find Bai Shaoqin and Hua Yu

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Just as the tip of the sword was about to strike Chu Fu's chest, Hua Yu rushed in, shielding Chu Fu and falling to the ground together. The blade cut a gash in her arm, and crimson blood gushed out, staining the white satin.

When Li Qiuxue woke up, An Qing was already gone. She circled around the forest but did not find any trace of An Qing. However, she did not intend to pursue or inquire further, as they were merely acquaintances who had crossed paths. Now, she had more important matters to attend to, namely finding out the whereabouts of Chu Shaoqin.

To directly call the name of the Son of Heaven is acceptable in private, but in such a public setting, it is bound to have an adverse effect, which is inappropriate

An Qing seemed to have guessed something, but pretended not to know, because for him, it was enough to ensure the safety of Li Qiuxue

The prince does not possess this ability, but I do. Do not forget, we are currently grasshoppers on the same line. The term "prince" from Huayu left Chu Shaoqin with some doubts, yet he still did not reveal anything.

Although Li Qiuxue had learned a few moves from Li Baize, her current situation was one against ten, and she was unarmed. Before long, she unfortunately sustained injuries and was kicked to the ground. With old wounds not yet healed and new injuries added, Li Qiuxue lay on the ground, no longer having the strength to resist the assassins.

If the one you love deeply is him, then I will bring him here. An Qing reached out to caress Li Qiuxue's face and said softly. He knew that when she opened her eyes again, he might no longer have this opportunity

After a long while, Chu Shaoqin said: "Xue'er, I am Shaoqin, I am here. Xue'er, what has happened to you?"

He was able to confidently allow Huayu to undertake this task because he had thoroughly understood the significance of the position of the Empress to Huayu, as well as Huayu's character

"The autumn snow in my memory is a girl who looks beautiful when she smiles," said An Qing, as Li Qiuxue also raised her hand to touch the pear blossoms in her hair

As Chu Fu pressed down on her, kissing her collarbone, Li Qiuxue's gaze fell upon the long sword hanging on the wooden pillar. She exerted all her strength to push Chu Fu away, draped herself with the torn dress, and rushed over to draw the long sword.

Why? Chu Shaoqin asked, which can also be seen as a tacit acknowledgment of his own identity

When Chu Shaoqin, disguised in the guard's uniform, arrived, Li Qiuxue had already been captured. He originally intended to take the opportunity to assassinate her, but unexpectedly, Li Qiuxue's identity was revealed. He hid not far away, watching as Li Qiuxue was taken away, not daring to act recklessly.

Although he had concerns in his heart, he did not dare to do anything to her friend while Snow was unconscious, perhaps due to the shadow of the Li family incident... From now on, he did not want to deceive her with a single word

I hate him!" Li Qiuxue tightly grasped An Qing's arm, as if she wanted to draw blood. After a long while, she said through her tears, "But I also love him.

However, he ... ...

A few guards were stationed outside the Hua residence. Although they were not wearing armor, each was equipped with a long spear. The main gate was wide open, yet entry was not permitted for outsiders. Thus, Li Qiuxue, who attempted to force her way into the Hua residence, was quickly stopped by two guards at the entrance. They crossed their spears in front of Li Qiuxue and pushed outward, causing her to be thrown to the ground.

Hua Yu saw him lost in thought and couldn't help but chuckle, "I am to be a beauty dedicated to the Emperor; if you frighten me, the crime will not be small."

As the doctor cleaned his wound, An Qing remained silent, quietly staring at the girl lying on the bed, unconscious, with only one thought in his mind— I must protect her

Chu Shaoqin had never revealed a word about the imperial edict, which also caught Hua Shenghe by surprise. Although he had some doubts about Chu Shaoqin's identity, the developments left him no time to verify the truth. By the time he realized that Chu Shaoqin was the true crown prince, it was already too late. Fortunately, he had kept a backup plan from the beginning.

She brushed her sleeve to partially cover her face, speaking in a soft and delicate voice, yet it felt as if she were proclaiming the final decree of the King of Hell

Hello, my name is Li Qiuxue, what about you? I still do not know your name. Li Qiuxue was sitting against the large banyan tree, with her back facing the direction of the stream.

When Chu Shaoqin left the Xiyang Palace, he was in a hurry. As he passed by An Qing, he cast a sidelong glance at him. From his gaze, An Qing discerned unease and jealousy, and in that moment, he concluded that something must have happened within the Xiyang Palace

After leaving, Li Qiuxue wandered aimlessly, once again exiting the city. She stayed outside the city for several days, sometimes not feeling hungry even if she went a whole day without eating

Perhaps the bond between people is so wonderful that even a brief interaction can give rise to deep affection

"I heard that Sister Qiu Xue has been injured." Although Huayu had not yet arrived, her voice had already passed through the beaded curtain and reached Chu Shaoqin's ears. Dressed in splendid attire, she walked gracefully into Chu Shaoqin's chamber, as if this were a place she could come to at any time. The palace maid behind her slightly lowered her head and followed, stopping when she did.

You already have Huayu, and there is no meaning for my existence in this palace. Please let me go, let me go to the place I wish to be.

At that moment, a rustling sound emerged from the bushes, and the assassin heightened his vigilance, looking towards the source of the sound. Suddenly, a handful of lime powder was thrown, and taking advantage of the assassin's obscured vision, An Qing dashed out from around the corner and helped Li Qiuxue to escape.

She stared blankly at the queen in another palanquin, then came to her senses and looked at the man referred to as the emperor, Chu Shaoqin. The murmurs of the crowd filled her ears; they were discussing the return of the crown prince, how Chu Ji had plotted to usurp the throne, and various truths that she had not learned from Chu Shaoqin's lips

When An Qing ran into the Xiyang Palace, Li Qiuxue was no longer in the courtyard. He searched the entire palace and finally saw a figure outside a half-closed door. He stopped in his tracks and walked forward with difficulty. He raised his hand and slowly pushed open the door, only to see Li Qiuxue sitting on the bed with disheveled hair, dried tears, and a cold gaze fixed on the bright red stain on the bedding.

Thank you, doctor. An Qing carefully assisted Li Qiuxue into the medical clinic and found some sand to cover the bloodstains outside the door, to prevent the assassin from following the trail of blood. By the time he finished his task, the doctor had also nearly finished cleaning Li Qiuxue's wounds.

He looked at the face he had been thinking about day and night and said, "Xue'er, it's not what you think, listen to me..." Chu Shaoqin took a step forward, but Li Qiuxue did not retract the sword in her hand. The blade pierced his chest, neither too deep nor too shallow.

"Going home? Now I am your home; wherever I am is your home. Xue'er, Marry me, I will give you everything you desire." Chu Shaoqin grasped Li Qiuxue's shoulders, pleading with her to marry him

Hua Yu gazed at the deep red corridor outside the palace, a trace of murderous intent flickering in her eyes

An Qing stepped out of the medical clinic, led the horse outside, and galloped towards the direction of the imperial palace

The Hua family also has some connections and informants within the palace, so it did not take long for them to use a madcap maid to switch out Li Qiuxue. By the time Li Qiuxue was rescued, she was already in a state of confusion, only remembering that she was helped into a carriage leaving the palace.

Chu Fu was taken aback, yet he stood frozen in place, forgetting to evade

What is your name?" Chu Shaoqin looked towards An Qing

After pondering several times, Lord Chu Shao Qin was unwilling to miss any opportunity to retrieve Li Qiuxue. He immediately ordered the guards to prepare a carriage, taking only two bodyguards, and set off to the medical clinic together with An Qing.

Li Qiuxue stumbled a few steps, steadied herself after biting her lower lip, and then swung her sleeve to step forward again, giving the uncle a lesson. The other party, having suffered, finally stopped and then left while cursing.

Those who come to see the emperor are in a great hurry. The guard sneered and laughed at Anqing's fanciful ideas.

You're quite clever. It's not easy to lead away a group of assassins, especially when you don't have any martial arts skills. Along the way, Li Qiuxue forced herself to stay alert and chatted with An Qing.

Hua Yu was escorted back to the palace by several guards, while Chu Shaoqin secretly followed behind.

Li Qiuxue suddenly gasped, for she had heard Huayu say to Chu Fu: "I am currently on my monthly period, so it may not be convenient. Why not let her serve the Emperor first?"

"I am not referring to Bai Shaoqin, but rather to Chu Shaoqin," Hua Yu continued, "When I was young, I once accompanied my father to the palace. While waiting alone in the side garden, I accidentally fell into the water. At that time, the palace attendants were absent, and by chance, the Crown Prince passed by and rescued me.

"Since you intend to use the beauty trap, how can it succeed without me, the beauty?" When Hua Yu pushed the door open and entered, Hua Shenghe was discussing with Chu Shaoqin about coordinating their efforts inside and outside the palace after entering. Li Qiuxue had barged in a step ahead of Hua Yu, who happened to pass by and, upon hearing their argument, pushed the door open to enter.

Upon hearing the words "government office," Li Qiuxue dared not continue to make a scene. She was now in the identity of an assassin, and if she were sent to the government office, she would likely face a life-and-death situation.

"Xue'er!" Chu Shaoqin called softly, rolling up his sleeves to wipe the beads of sweat from Li Qiuxue's forehead, and holding her hand against the side of his face

During these days, he has been studying diligently. Aside from taking care of Li Qiuxue, he has been practicing martial arts. Perhaps he is naturally talented and works hard enough, which is why he has made rapid progress. However, compared to Li Qiuxue, he still falls significantly short, leading her to often tease him. Since the incident involving the poisoned young palace maid, he has been permitted to carry swords again. At this moment, he wishes to use the sword bestowed by Chu Shaoqin to kill him

The man learned quickly, and whenever Li Qiuxue encouraged him, he would display a slightly shy yet innocent smile. Throughout one morning, they gathered quite a number of prey

Originally, neither she nor Li Qiuxue was supposed to be in this vehicle. In Hua Shenghe's plan, only the cross-dressing Chu Shaoqin was meant to appear here. However, Li Qiuxue insisted on following, so Hua Yu could not just stand by and ignore it.

Chu Shaoqin watched as Chu Ji slowly breathed his last, reminiscing about everything that had happened in the past, as if it were a lifetime ago

As soon as Chu Shaoqin heard the name Li Qiuxue, he immediately looked down towards the city gate, and the eunuch following closely behind also promptly shouted "Stop".

Crown Prince? Your Majesty? Empress? For a moment, unable to digest these titles, Li Qiuxue pushed aside Chu Shaoqin and took a few steps back

This call of desperation, if that person is not Chu Shaoqin and he has misidentified him, then he should not expect to return and see Li Qiuxue today; if that person is indeed Chu Shaoqin, calling out the name of the Son of Heaven, he will not have a good outcome. He is not Li Qiuxue, and as the Son of Heaven, Chu Shaoqin will not grant him a special pardon

Then I want you to be mine! Chu Shaoqin grabbed Li Qiuxue's shoulder, exerting great force that left her unable to struggle.

At the moment his head emerged from the sedan chair, Li Qiuxue uncontrollably took a step back

After that, the atmosphere became somewhat eerie. Li Qiuxue dared not look around anymore, and An Qing also walked ashore cautiously after taking a bath, saying, "I've changed my clothes." As he spoke, he wrung out his wet hair.

"Have you fallen in love with An Qing?" Chu Shaoqin furrowed his brows and became furious, "I forbid you to love anyone else; in this lifetime, you can only love me. You are mine!"

Xue'er, must you treat me this way? What must I do for you to forgive me? What must I do for us to return to the past?

Chu Shaoqin remained silent; he indeed remembered an incident that had occurred during his childhood.

When Chu Shaoqin took away Li Qiuxue, An Qing closely followed behind. The doctor in the medical clinic did not even dare to raise his head, and he refrained from mentioning the matters of silver and horses, fearing that it might lead to a death sentence.

Upon hearing that he could learn martial arts, An Qing immediately knelt down and said: "I humbly thank Your Majesty!"

Li Qiuxue glanced at the courtyard to the south, where Huayu resided. If that were the case, she and Chu Shaoqin would be unable to get close to the Emperor at all, let alone kill him

Her hands were very cold, yet her forehead was absurdly hot