ince."The Empress burst into laughter, a trembling hand pointing at Xizi Ke'er, "Xizi Ke'er, who gave you the guts""It's the desire to live!"Xizi Ke'er didn't think what she was saying was wrong. She...At this moment, images of Shuai Shuai's eyes, resembling those of a queen, flashed through my mind. His movements noticeably slowed.

Just as he was stunned, the lantern suddenly attacked him with a rush. He didn't notice and allowed the lantern to successfully spread its poison dust. To avoid inhaling it, he could only dodge first.

Ke Ming's light left swiftly after sprinkling the poison powder. When Yun Si finally recovered, Ke Ming was nowhere to be seen. Even if he chased now, he wouldn't catch up.

His profound eyes followed the departing figure of Ming Deng, then after a moment's contemplation, he turned and headed back to his estate.

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Although An Xuetang went to bed early that night, she didn't sleep well at all.

Fuzzy and groggy, with a dull ache in my stomach. I woke up drenched in sweat. of the Prince's Mansion in Beijang Has the Princess Consort of Beijang appeared""!"Upon hearing the Emperor ask again, a flicker of astonishment crossed the depths of the Imperial Guard's commander's...