Chapter Seven, The Strange Old Emperor

I stood alone outside, truly experiencing what it means to be anxious and uneasy. Chengxian had already been inside for a while; I had no idea what he was discussing with the old emperor at that moment. I stole a glance around, and only a few young eunuchs stood quietly in the distance, almost all looking half-dead, with their heads bowed and eyes downcast, as if they could not see that a living person like me was still standing here.

"What meeting is being held? Recently, the West King has come up with the 'Eight Thousand Immortal Rings' and is currently organizing a mobilization meeting for the immortals," Ding Xiaoxian said helplessly. "Alright, I won't talk to you anymore. During the meeting, we cannot use the Immortal Communication; if the West Queen sees it, it will be disastrous. Just hold on for one more day, and I will come to pick you up after the meeting tomorrow"

Is it wrong? He was somewhat surprised

Thus, it was decided to return to the city first, and there was some regret about having taken down Nangong Yue. After being humiliated by him for half a day, it was necessary to recover some of the losses, at the very least, he should be forced to agree to rescue Ye Fan before anything else.

This is a punitive kiss, rough and overbearing, devoid of any tenderness or sweetness, only plunder and conquest. His lips traverse my petals, filled with violent rage

Finally, he could no longer hold back, cleared his throat, and said: "Aren't you curious about who I am, Princess?" I glanced at him but ignored his question, extending my chopsticks to continue my battle with a plate of crab balls on the table. They were too round; I couldn't pick them up. He could no longer restrain himself, reached out, and moved the plate further away from me, saying: "Are you really Princess Furong? Have you never eaten anything?" I shot him a glare and replied: "Did your elders not teach you not to talk while eating?" He was momentarily taken aback by my response, his face turning slightly red as he was about to lose his temper. He finally managed to say: "Aren't you worried about your situation? Don't you want to know who I am?" I did not respond to him; since he had moved the crab balls away, I decided to eat something else.

I pushed him away and coldly asked, "Is that enough?"

When will you find me? I asked

I was astonished; Nan Gongyue is not like this. He has always been very courteous to me. Even when I was under the influence of the drug, he merely carried me to the water. But today, he feels so unfamiliar!

"I am sorry, I..." Nan Gongyue said softly, wanting to pull me into his embrace, but my arms were blocking the space between us, unwilling to yield. I shook my head: "If you have had enough, then please let me down, Young Hero Nan Gong. You are a gentleman and should not force someone against their will." Nan Gongyue looked at me in astonishment as I jumped directly down from the horse. When I landed, I twisted my ankle slightly and almost fell to the ground. Nan Gongyue hurriedly leaped down from the horse, wanting to help me up, but his hand was halted midway by my cold gaze. I shook my head: "If you have had enough, then please let me down, Young Hero Nan Gong. You are a gentleman and should not force someone against their will." Nan Gongyue looked at me in astonishment as I jumped directly down from the horse. When I landed, I twisted my ankle slightly and almost fell to the ground. Nan Gongyue hurriedly leaped down from the horse, wanting to help me up, but his hand was halted midway by my cold gaze.

Am I seeing things? Is this the Emperor of Wala? The old man from Chengde? Why is he not wearing the dragon robe? And why does he look so carefree? Chengde is already over twenty, so he must be around fifty, right? Isn't he a bit young for that?

To be honest, I am also unclear about the situation. Originally, it was the Third Prince who was supposed to come to escort me, but I was kidnapped by a group of men in black while in a small town. I was counting on the Third Prince to rescue me, but after waiting for a long time, I ended up being taken by the people of the Eldest Prince and found myself in the bustling city. I spoke with a mix of truth and falsehood. It is true that men in black came to the small town, it is false that I was kidnapped, it is false that I was counting on Chengde to save me, and it is true that I was brought to the bustling city by Chengxian. "Oh?" the Emperor said softly, pausing for a moment before asking, "Do you know that there is already a Princess Fuyong residing in the villa outside the city?"

I truly find myself at a loss as to how to deal with you. Why did Chengde conceal the matter of your abduction? And from where did they procure a fake?

Ah? Impossible! I am the true Princess Furong!" I exclaimed deliberately

He just quietly looked at me, unwilling to speak

What should I do? Do I really have to ride a donkey to read the script?

The British Empire was somewhat taken aback by my reaction

The door curtain was lifted, and Cheng Xian stepped out without even looking at me, heading straight outside. I felt a bit foolish, just about to ask him what I should do, when a young eunuch came out from inside the room, approached me, and whispered, "Miss, please go inside." I followed the young eunuch into the room. Upon entering, my eyes took a moment to adjust; it was still quite bright outside, but the room was somewhat dim. It seemed the paper on the windows was not of good quality; if there were glass windows, it would surely be much brighter. As I thought about the windows, I found it strange that, with the weather gradually warming up, the windows in the room had not been opened for ventilation. It felt stifling to be cooped up all day, and the incense burning in the room made it even more uncomfortable. Suddenly, I remembered that I was here to meet the Emperor, and I still did not know whether I would live or die. How could I still have the leisure to worry about the ventilation in the room? Sigh, am I perhaps a bit overly anxious? Is that why I am thinking such chaotic thoughts?

Nangong Yue suddenly cupped my face with his hand, his thumb fiercely wiping across my lips, so forcefully that it seemed he wanted to scrape off a layer of skin. I jolted awake, immediately understanding the meaning of his action; he had seen it, he must have seen everything! A wave of immense humiliation crashed over me, and I struggled to push his hand away, but he held on so tightly that his arms felt inhuman. I panicked and fought him with all my might, yet I could not break free from his embrace. The wave of humiliation surged again, and I tried desperately to pry his hand away, but he gripped even tighter, his arms feeling like iron. In my desperation, I fought him recklessly, but I could not escape his hold. Seeing me struggle only fueled his anger, and he yanked me closer, disregarding my attempts to fight back, and pressed his lips down hard against mine.

Nangong Yue's skills are indeed not to be underestimated, as he deftly dodged or caught several steel needles. However, one still struck his leg. I was still too lenient, as I managed to avoid his vital points when I shot.

I chuckled and nodded at him again

It is truly amusing that the two princes vying for the throne, the First Prince Chengxian and the Third Prince Chengde, both embody the characters "Xian" and "De". The Second Prince Chenghou, whose mother comes from a humble background, has remained quite stable, possibly due to this reason, seemingly aspiring to be a leisurely prince. In contrast, Chengde's maternal family is quite powerful; his mother, Princess Helan, currently holds the position of Imperial Concubine and is the only daughter of the late emperor's sister, Princess Changhua, making her a cousin of the current Emperor Hanzhao. The two have been childhood friends, sharing a deep bond, and for twenty years, she has enjoyed the emperor's favor without decline. Chengde has also been favored by the emperor, which explains why Chengxian, as the eldest son of the Empress, is so concerned about his position. The two are nearly equal in terms of imperial favor and influence, with not much difference between them.

Is it Princess Furong? he asked with a light laugh

The two sat in silence for a while, neither of them speaking. A servant came in to serve the meal, and the man instructed him to bring it into the room. Several maidservants entered, and in a short while, they had set a table full of delicacies. I was quite unreserved and began to eat without waiting for an invitation. The dishes on the table were exquisite; I had not seen such fare since leaving the capital of the Zhou Kingdom. Moreover, I had been hurried along the road by them for the past few days, hardly having a full meal. Seeing these dishes today felt particularly endearing. The flavors were different from those in the capital, and they even carried a hint of my hometown's taste. The dishes on the table were exquisite; I had not seen such fare since leaving the capital of the Zhou Kingdom. Moreover, I had been hurried along the road by them for the past few days, hardly having a full meal. Seeing these dishes today felt particularly endearing. The flavors were different from those in the capital, and they even carried a hint of my hometown's taste

"Did His Highness not say anything to you? How could he know that I was abducted by the men in black?" I asked deliberately, thinking that I should at least pin some blame on Chengxian. However, I was also puzzled; since Chengxian was using me to deal with Chengde, why didn't he discuss the story with me in advance? Was he not afraid that I might actually have a private connection with Chengde and expose him in front of the Emperor?

Nangong Yue remained silent, merely staring at me fiercely. His current demeanor instilled a sense of fear within me, causing me to instinctively shrink back, only to be abruptly pulled by him. I was so frightened that I could not utter a word, my body trembling slightly as I stared at him blankly

Sometimes I wonder why my parents from Chengde, who are related by blood, are not foolish at all. All of this was taught to me by someone specifically sent by the emperor's brother before leaving the palace, as knowing both oneself and the enemy ensures victory in every battle. However, at that time, I was too preoccupied with escaping, and these things did not really register in my mind. Now, looking back, I feel a bit regretful. I never expected that I would actually end up in the bustling capital, and even more so, I did not anticipate that after going around in circles, I would be sent to the imperial palace to meet my nominal husband. Yet, at that time, I was too focused on fleeing, and these things did not really register in my mind. Now, looking back, I feel a bit regretful. I never expected that I would actually end up in the bustling capital, and even more so, I did not anticipate that after going around in circles, I would be sent to the imperial palace to meet my nominal husband.

My compliance calmed Nan Gongyue, and he finally agreed to stop, as if he had just awakened from his own fury. His eyes were filled with guilt and sorrow. He leaned down and gently kissed my lips, softly pecking, as if he wanted to kiss away the bloodstains on my lips

The emperor seemed to wake up suddenly, and lay back down on the soft couch with his eyes closed. After a while, he gently asked, "Why are you always smiling foolishly? You don't look like a daughter at all. You may leave now; I am tired and wish to rest for a while." I felt a bit foolish, thinking to myself that he hadn't yet said whether he would kill me or not, yet he wanted to rest; what was I to do?

Feeling a surge of anger inside, yet not daring to express it at all, it truly felt humiliating, and I could only quietly walk outside. Just as I lifted the curtain and stepped out, I heard the emperor softly muttering to himself inside the room: "Twenty years have passed, how fast it has gone, I never expected... there would still be someone who can laugh as foolishly as you..." Following the little eunuch, I arrived at a secluded courtyard. I thought to myself, could this possibly be my burial place? However, having stayed here for two days, I had yet to receive any poison or white silk, could it be that the emperor truly has a kind heart and does not want my life after all?

I gave up the struggle and pressed my left hand against his chest. As long as I activated the mechanism, the steel needles hidden in my sleeve would be released in succession. At such a close distance, even if he were a deity, he would not be able to evade so many steel needles.

"You can't be so ... ..." The words 'shameless' had not yet been spoken, and there was already no response from Ding Xiaoxian. I was stunned! How could this happen? The wind gradually calmed down, and the people around seemed not to have heard Ding Xiaoxian's words, continuing to slowly gather around. I smiled, a bright and sunny smile, a true gentleman can endure and adapt; it's just one day. I will endure, preserve my life, and leave tomorrow.

He saw my chopsticks reaching for another plate and could no longer contain himself. He slammed the plate down on the table and said angrily, "You really don't take me, Chengxian, seriously, do you? Do you think I wouldn't look for anyone else besides you?" Only then did I stop, set my chopsticks aside, looked at him, and said, "Why would I ask you who you are? You just told me yourself! Aren't you Chengxian? You seem to be older than Chengde, are you the eldest or the second?" He was taken aback, but his face turned even redder. I set my chopsticks aside, looked at him, and said, "Why would I ask you who you are? You just told me yourself! Aren't you Chengxian? You seem to be older than Chengde, are you the eldest or the second?" He was taken aback, but his face turned even redder.

I just don't know if the Emperor would have a heart attack upon discovering that his son has replaced me and has been out having fun for quite some time. The fake princess arrived in the capital over half a month ago, yet the grand ceremony has not been held; she has merely been residing in the royal villa outside the city. I am somewhat worried about my maids, wondering if Chengde has replaced them as well. If they have been replaced, I fear their situation may be dire. I am also concerned about Chengde, unsure if he realizes that he has been exposed, and that the real princess is still in the hands of Chengxian. I often think of Nangong Yue, wondering how long he lay in the grass before waking up, and if he could guess that I am in trouble. If he cannot guess, then he must be a fool! He should consider that I, all alone, could not possibly have the ability to suddenly disappear. Chengxian has been quite decent to me; since the day I met him, he has not shown himself again, leaving only a few maids and matrons to follow me daily, under the pretense of serving me, but everyone knows they are actually guarding me. I have thought about taking down these women and escaping, but just looking at the way they walk has completely dashed my hopes. Not only are they silent, but they hardly seem to touch the ground; it is clear they are skilled experts!

I looked at Nangong Yue with a mix of shock and anger, unable to comprehend what had happened to him, why he had suddenly gone mad. Suddenly, a thought rushed into my mind: Did he see it? Did he see it?

I forced a smile on my face, extended my hand to him in goodwill, and said with a strained smile: "I was unreasonable just now, I apologize, I am sorry. But you must also understand my feelings; I am truly worried about Ye Fan's safety. She is the first person in this world who has treated me well not because of my identity. Although all she gave me was a bowl of leftover porridge and half a bun, still..." My voice choked a little, and I could not continue. My eyes felt warm, fearing that I might cry again, I hurriedly raised my gaze higher, looking at the few clouds drifting in the sky, and then smiled as I looked at Nangong Yue.

That group of people is slowly closing in on me, yet they have not struck a fatal blow. It seems they want me alive. Do they know my identity? Otherwise, why go to such trouble?

I sat beside Nan Gongyue, staring at him in astonishment, unable to comprehend the source of his immense anger. Regardless of whether it was my fault or not, I have already apologized; what more does he want from me

In fact, I feel quite depressed; so many unfortunate events have all happened at once, and I do not know which deity I have offended. As I walked along, I gradually sensed that something was amiss around me. Although I did not see anything, there was a feeling—something akin to a sixth sense—that danger was nearby. It was only when the people around me suddenly appeared that I realized my sixth sense was indeed accurate, and I understood which deity I had offended today. It turned out to be the Jade Emperor, for if it were not for him, how could I possibly encounter so many misfortunes at once!

The emperor remained silent, gently shaking his head

Nangong Yue looked at me with disbelief, slowly collapsing down...

Since I cannot bring myself to hurt him, the only one who gets hurt is myself. I have said that I hate crying, yet today I cried twice. The last time was due to the shame I felt when facing Chengde, and this time, it is because of the heartache for Nangong Yue

I am tired, really tired, I truly miss home

I silently walked back alone, regardless of how much I was angry with Nangong Yue. Ye Fan could not remain indifferent; even if it meant pleading with Nangong Yue, I had to find a way to rescue her.

Cheng Xian coldly laughed and said, "Don't you want to know why I am capturing you?" I smiled and shook my head, saying, "Your Highness is mistaken"

"Chuyang, you can play for one more day. I am currently in a meeting at Yaochi and cannot leave for the moment!" Ding Xiaoxian said apologetically. I was taken aback! Even deities have to attend meetings?

He paused for a moment, then smiled faintly and said, "Indeed, I saved you, saved you from the hands of Chengde. Not only did I save you, but I also want to help you meet my father, the Emperor, and become the true Noble Consort Furong. What do you think?" I also smiled faintly, realizing that I had never understood why ancient people always maintained a faint demeanor. Now I understand that in such places, only by doing so can one appear profound and inscrutable. Even if you are uncertain about anything in your heart, as long as you can maintain a faint appearance, they will believe that you know everything. I had never understood why ancient people always maintained a faint demeanor. Now I understand that in such places, only by doing so can one appear profound and inscrutable. Even if you are uncertain about anything in your heart, as long as you can maintain a faint appearance, they will believe that you know everything.

I nodded slightly and honestly admitted. It seemed to take him by surprise, and he said with a hint of astonishment: "I didn't expect the princess to be so honest; I thought she would be unwilling to acknowledge her identity."

"It is somewhat unpleasant," I said, "Regardless of your intentions in capturing me, could you at least let me eat something first? And then allow me to rest properly? You are not being considerate; that carriage is rather bumpy, you should try sitting in it yourself before using it to pick up guests." After hearing my words, the man coughed lightly twice, as if to cover something up, and then instructed his servant to prepare a meal. I boldly sat down, showing no signs of fear, casting a cold glance at him and then surveying the furnishings in the room. The man was also observing me, but whenever I looked at him, he quickly shifted his gaze elsewhere.

Nangong Yue ignored me, merely galloping on horseback, the wind howling fiercely in my ears. I began to feel frightened and shouted loudly for him to stop. However, Nangong Yue paid no heed, instead urging the horse to go faster. The horse, already spirited, was driven even harder by Nangong Yue, running faster as if its hooves barely touched the ground.

In order to save my life, I must show weakness to Chengxian, but I cannot bring myself to join him in dealing with Chengde. Chengde spared my life without considering the consequences, how can I stab him in the back?

I would like to know how you came into Cheng Xian's hands? And what about Cheng De?" His question left me somewhat stunned, as I was unsure how Cheng Xian had communicated with him, and how he had reported on the situation regarding Cheng De. This question seemed simple, yet I found it difficult to answer. How could I respond without endangering my own life while also not implicating Cheng De?

I find myself amusing as I think about it. I, Feng Chen Chu Yang, have never been one to keep my word, so I might as well go along with Cheng Xian for now. At worst, I can appeal my case during the trial. If it comes to that, I might just end up being "snapped" by the emperor of Wala. After all, I am just a soul that has crossed over. Since there are gods, there must be ghosts. At worst, I would be a wandering soul for a year and a half. What difference would it make? Perhaps I could even have a romantic encounter with a handsome man, reminiscent of "A Chinese Ghost Story." With this thought, my smile grew even wider.

Nangong Yue quietly followed behind me. I walked, and he walked too; I slowed down, and he slowed down as well. I became angry, stopped, and said angrily: "Are you done yet? Haven't you had enough kisses? If not, come here, let's have a good kiss this time. If that doesn't work, we can just go to bed, how about that? Come here! This place is vast, just right for the sky to be our blanket and the earth to be our bed!" As I spoke, tears streamed down my face.

Forget it, I give up. You can do whatever you want, but could you let me live a few more days? After all, I am already in your hands and cannot escape. I said while bargaining, hoping to be allowed to live for another three hundred and fifty days

I got up from the ground, wiped my mouth with my sleeve, and smiled, saying: "It's not like it's my first kiss, so a kiss is just a kiss. Besides, you're such a handsome guy, I haven't lost out, so we're even now." Although I smiled on my face, my voice couldn't help but tremble a bit: "You should go back. Whether Ye Fan lives or dies is her own fate. I'm not Guanyin, I can't even sort out my own matters, how can I meddle in someone else's business?" Nangong Yue looked at me, not angry but smiling, and seemed a bit flustered, staring straight at me. Seeing his nervous expression made me laugh, and I said: "Don't look at me like that, you know how thick-skinned I am. Let's part ways here, each go our own way, and find our own mothers." After saying that, I turned and left, not even looking at the road, just knowing I had to walk with dignity and presence. Damn it, it's just a Nangong Yue, just a kiss, what's there to feel sour about? Feng Chen Chu Yang, didn't you always want to take advantage of him? Now that you've done it, why bother with so much calculation?

Nangong Yue was momentarily stunned, not expecting that steel needles would suddenly shoot out from my direction. By the time he reacted, the needles were already less than one meter away from his body. He hurriedly grabbed two of the steel needles with his hand, but before he could lower his hand, more needles were already on their way. This hidden weapon was fired in succession; even if he managed to evade the first attack, it was impossible to avoid the second and third, especially given how close I was to him.

"What meeting are you attending? Hurry up and take me back!" I said angrily

Is it because he fears the emperor's punishment? I said tentatively

However, even after "tomorrow" and "the day after tomorrow" had passed, I still had not seen Ding Xiaoxian. It was then that I realized the difference between Ding Xiaoxian's day and my day was indeed vast; one day in the sky equates to a year on the ground

The young eunuch led me into the room and then withdrew, leaving no sound at all. I began to suspect whether the people here had practiced lightness skills. I secretly raised my head to look around the room, which was quite large, almost worthy of being called a "palace." The entire floor was paved with smooth blue stone, extending out of sight. In the room, there was a bright yellow soft couch on which a person was reclining. Due to the distance and the dim light, I could not see the person's features clearly, but I sensed that they appeared to be in their forties. The person wore a soft yellow shirt on the upper body and a pair of moon-white silk trousers below, reclining against an enormous soft pillow, gazing in my direction.

It was only later that I learned, since Emperor Han Zhao of the current Waller ascended to the throne from his elder brother, Crown Prince Han Jing, he established a rule that he would never appoint a crown prince for life, and that after a thousand years, the throne would be passed on to a virtuous and capable son.

Chengde has already sent the fake Princess Furong to Fandu, and now Chengxian has captured me, the real Princess Furong. Fortunately, they seem to want to take back the title of "Noble Consort Furong" from me. These brothers are not fighting over me; they are fighting over the throne beneath the rear of the Wala Emperor, right? Ding Xiaoxian said he would come to pick me up "tomorrow," but his "tomorrow" has turned into next year. In these three hundred sixty days, can I still muddle through with my good fortune and fate? ... To be honest, I feel uncertain, not certain at all. In the past, I could act recklessly because I always had a support; no matter the situation, I could simply walk away. But now, I cannot leave for the time being ... Ding Xiaoxian said he would come to pick me up "tomorrow," but his "tomorrow" has turned into next year. In these three hundred sixty days, can I still muddle through with my good fortune and fate? ... To be honest, I feel uncertain, not certain at all. In the past, I could act recklessly because I always had a support; no matter the situation, I could simply walk away. But now, I cannot leave for the time being ...

The emperor did not speak, but merely looked at me, his presence overwhelming to the point that I found it somewhat difficult to breathe. I have seen the emperor before; my emperor brother also possesses a considerable presence, but compared to him, it is truly a case of a small sorcerer meeting a great sorcerer

The frostiness on Nangong Yue's face showed no signs of diminishing. Just as I was somewhat taken aback, he had already reached out and pulled me onto the horse. His movements were forceful, and his strength was astonishing, nearly tearing my arm off.

Thus, I gave up and decided to stay quietly, planning to just muddle through each day. It would be best if I could linger here for a year, saving everything in the process. I indulged in such wild thoughts for a few days until Chengxian appeared again, and this time he came to take me into the palace! I dared not carry a dagger on me, thinking that even if I did, it would probably be discovered during a search. Besides, as someone who does not know martial arts, what use would a dagger be to me? So I might as well take my chances. I dared not carry a dagger on me, thinking that even if I did, it would probably be discovered during a search. Besides, as someone who does not know martial arts, what use would a dagger be to me? So I might as well take my chances.

Tears slid down the cheeks and mixed with the taste of blood as they flowed into the mouth

Hehe. I forced a smile at the emperor, feeling dry in my mouth and throat, and found myself somewhat at a loss for words

More than twenty warriors, all in the same attire, clearly indicating their significant background; otherwise, how could they afford such a display, all wearing a uniform? The circle is getting smaller, and I decided to take the initiative. I launched the steel needles, taking down a few, but even more emerged. Now I regret it, regret wasting the steel needles on Nangong Yue, and even more so, regret having taken him down.

Drag Nangong Yue into the grass and hide him well, then look at the black horse beside him. This horse is too intelligent; I cannot handle it, so it is better to let it guard its owner. Then I take a deep breath; alright, the unhappy things are all in the past. From now on, Feng Chen Chuyang will venture into the martial world again. But what about Ye Fan? Can I really just walk away?

I smiled and said, "If I truly were not Princess Furong, I fear I would not be able to leave here alive, am I right?" He nodded and praised, "The princess is indeed wise." Seeing him smile, I thought of who he resembled, Chengde! If I am not mistaken, he is either the elder brother or the second brother of Chengde. "The princess has suffered these days!" The man smiled slightly with a hint of apology and said.

The carriage began to turn seven or eight times. As I could not see outside, I only remembered that the carriage turned left three times and right five times before finally coming to a stop. The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a robust woman covered my head with a black cloth and carried me down from the carriage. This woman carried me around for quite a while before finally stopping and placing me on the ground, unveiling the black cloth from my head. I looked around; the room was not large, but the decor was quite luxurious. Standing with her back to the door was a person dressed in a light blue long gown, with exquisite attire, who seemed to be the main figure. However, standing with her back to the door felt too clichéd, giving off an air of feigned mystery.

"What are you going crazy about!" I shouted wildly, my hair dancing in the wind, some strands brushing against my face, causing a sharp sting. Nangong Yue suddenly tightened the reins, and the horse's momentum was abruptly halted, letting out a long neigh as it reared up, coming to a complete stop. I couldn't maintain my balance and ended up colliding into Nangong Yue.

The woman who brought me withdrew with great respect, and only then did he turn around. He was not very old, at most twenty-three or twenty-four, of medium height, with a fair complexion, and considered to be handsome. His pair of eyes was slightly upturned, resembling someone.

Nangong Yue remained motionless, standing a few meters away from me, quietly watching me, quietly observing my outburst. You are certain that I dare not act against you, aren't you? My mind was completely consumed by anger, my left arm aimed at Nangong Yue, while my right hand reached for the mechanism on my left arm. I assessed the distance between us, still somewhat afraid that it was too far, so I took two steps back, threatening him one last time: "Don't follow me, or don't blame me for being merciless!" Nangong Yue still refused to move, whether he was unaware of the concealed weapon in my hand or confident that I would not harm him. My mind was completely consumed by anger, my left arm aimed at Nangong Yue, while my right hand reached for the mechanism on my left arm. I assessed the distance between us, still somewhat afraid that it was too far, so I took two steps back, threatening him one last time: "Don't follow me, or don't blame me for being merciless!" Nangong Yue still refused to move, whether he was unaware of the concealed weapon in my hand or confident that I would not harm him. I gritted my teeth, lowered my left hand slightly, and the steel needle sliced through the air, already shot out.

However, I still cannot bring myself to take action, even though he treats me this way, I still cannot bring myself to do it

I am not afraid; I have always had the intention to leave. Now that it has come to this point, my heart has grown indifferent. Let us go home. If I were to suddenly disappear here, would these people be left dumbfounded? Thinking of this, I suddenly smiled, and upon seeing my smile, they appeared somewhat stunned. I stood there calmly, wearing a serene smile, then touched my forehead with my right hand, pointed to the sky with my left hand, and softly recited the sixteen-character mantra that Ding Xiaoxian had taught me. A gentle breeze suddenly arose on the open grassland, stirring the corners of my clothing; it felt quite remarkable! I stood there calmly, wearing a serene smile, then touched my forehead with my right hand, pointed to the sky with my left hand, and softly recited the sixteen-character mantra that Ding Xiaoxian had taught me. A gentle breeze suddenly arose on the open grassland, stirring the corners of my clothing; it felt quite remarkable! I thought to myself. The people around me all stopped, momentarily taken aback by my actions.

After traveling for five or six days, the carriage slowed down, and I estimated that we had arrived at our destination. The noise from outside gradually grew louder; it seemed to be a market, and quite a sizable one at that

I was lost in thought when I heard a slightly deep voice asking: "Princess Furong?"

I have a significant strength, which is my ability to recognize the times. Although there is a dagger in my boot, it must not be used unless absolutely necessary, and even now, using it would be futile. Not to mention that so many people are wielding swords, just taking one out would far exceed the length of mine. I have been pondering who sent this group of people, and I continued to think about this question even when they threw me onto the carriage. To be fair, these individuals have been relatively polite to me and have not made things difficult for me, except for the fact that they bound me and tossed me onto the carriage. I have been pondering who sent this group of people, and I continued to think about this question even when they threw me onto the carriage. To be fair, these individuals have been relatively polite to me and have not made things difficult for me, except for the fact that they bound me and tossed me onto the carriage

The emperor, upon hearing my question, actually laughed, though there was a hint of helplessness in his laughter. "Do I not know this child's thoughts? He is afraid that the more he says, the worse it will be. Thus, he says nothing and directly sends you to me, which is even more..." The emperor paused here and did not continue. I was increasingly astonished; how could the emperor be so good-natured and share everything with me? Aren't emperors supposed to be inscrutable and formidable? How could he reveal his thoughts to me? I was increasingly astonished; how could the emperor be so good-natured and share everything with me? Aren't emperors supposed to be inscrutable and formidable? How could he reveal his thoughts to me?

It is not possible; his skills are far inferior to those of Chengde. How could he possibly be a rival to Chengde in the future

The carriage hardly stopped at all, only changing horses along the way, without any change of people. In a daze, I vaguely felt that we were heading north, towards Wala, so they should be from Wala, and not from Chengde. Then who could they be working for? The old emperor's? Throughout this journey, the one I cursed the most was Ding Xiaoxian, followed by Nangong Yue, and occasionally I would also curse Chengde. If it weren't for him letting things slide, I might have been comfortably seated in my carriage heading to Fandu, instead of bouncing along like a rubber ball all the way.

Hehe. I chuckled awkwardly; I tend to laugh foolishly when I am nervous, yes.

Can we discuss this? Please don't kill me, I promise I won't ruin your plans, what do you say? The emperor did not respond, but simply looked at me in silence. I felt even more anxious, thinking to myself, could it be that the emperor is going through a midlife crisis? Just a moment ago, he was chatting with me cheerfully, so why is he ignoring me now?

I lowered my head and silently ate my meal, while he sat beside me without saying a word, quietly watching me eat. Fine, since the enemy does not move, I will not move either. Since you do not speak, I will not ask. Let us see who can endure longer!

I was furious, truly furious. I can endure grievances, but I cannot tolerate humiliation. I bit down hard on his lips. ... Nangong Yue's body stiffened, yet he did not stop; instead, he kissed me even more forcefully, his tongue probing into my mouth, seizing like an invader. My mouth was already filled with blood, but I could no longer distinguish whether it was his or mine

Cheng Xian, the eldest prince of Wale, is the legitimate son of Empress Zuo. I have always been puzzled as to why someone of his status was not made the crown prince. Did the ancients not say that a son is favored by his mother? Empress Zuo comes from a prestigious family; her father, Zuo Wenxun, once held a high position as the prime minister of Wale. With such influence behind her, why is Cheng Xian still only recognized as a prince?

Ding Xiaoxian's voice seemed to suddenly appear in my mind, without any medium, just abruptly rushing into my brain. "You want to come back, huh?" His voice was somewhat low, as if deliberately suppressed, fearing that others might hear. I nodded, wondering why he had not yet shown himself.

"Are you going to kill me?" I asked, my voice trembling. Since he was not hiding anything from me, was he planning to silence me? The emperor was taken aback, looked at me, and after a moment, said lightly, "You are a clever girl." I was stunned; it seemed I had guessed correctly. Was this man really planning to silence me? To say I was not afraid would be a lie; how could I not be afraid? Was he really going to make me a wandering ghost for a year and a half?

Cheng Xian intends to use me to strike against Cheng De, does he not? A prince on his way to a wedding, yet he replaces the true princess of alliance halfway. Regardless of his motives, can the old emperor tolerate this?

"Why not admit it?" I asked, "At least admitting it means there is no immediate threat to my life. Don't say that even if I were truly Princess Fuyong, I would still claim to be her; what do you think?" He raised an eyebrow slightly, surprised by my response.

This is a fine carriage, quite fast, but that does not mean it is comfortable, especially in comparison to the one I rode before. Moreover, the shock absorption facilities are inadequate; I feel like a rubber ball inside the carriage. Aside from the fact that I have not bumped my head against the high roof, I have expressed my respect to the walls with my body.

I have gradually begun to sweat on my back; how will I be dealt with

Oh my goodness! Ding Xiaoxian, you are going to drive me to my doom!

After walking for half a day, I still have not reached the city gate. Only then did I realize that Nangong Yue had brought me, his aunt, such a long way, and I still have to walk back. If I had known earlier, I should have stabbed him a couple more times to vent my frustration

"Yes, the prince did not capture me, but saved me, did he not?" I said

After a while, I heard a barely audible sigh from the emperor. I couldn't help but look up at him, and saw that he was no longer looking at me; he had closed his eyes and leaned back, rubbing his temples.

Not long after stepping onto the main road, I saw Nangong Yue sitting there on his exceptionally intelligent black horse. For some reason, upon seeing him again, I felt a bit uneasy in my heart. I steeled myself and walked closer to him, looking up to see him sitting straight on his horse, his face still shrouded in anger. I thought to myself, is it really necessary? You still claim to be a real man, yet your tolerance is not even as broad as mine.