"Go, Yan Mei Ren!" Luo Zhong gazed at the retreating back of his master, who was leaving in a huff. The tall figure seemed to be disappearing into the distance, and he felt an urge to chase after him, but he still had a task to complete. In his heart, he harbored resentment towards Yan Mei Ren's aloofness and stubbornness, and even more so towards her chastity and morality. If she hadn't secretly met with a strange man in the middle of the night, their master wouldn't have become so enraged and left in such a state.

  Yan Xijun silently followed Luo Zhong, who held the palace lantern to lead the way. Along the way, they were both silent, and the night was very quiet, except for their footsteps and occasional insect calls.

  When she heard Chu Yixuan's decree to send her to the Cold Palace, she didn't have much of a reaction. Everyone was afraid of entering the Cold Palace, but on the contrary, she didn't think it was that terrifying. Maybe after moving in, she wouldn't have to face him or her sister, and she could also take the opportunity to get rid of that mysterious man in white clothes.

  This matter is a triple gain, what joy and why not do it? So Yan Xi didn't worry about her living in the cold palace at all. Moreover, with her sister's personality and her resolute and persistent approach to doing things, if things don't go as she expected, she will never give up easily.

  Yan Xijun also guessed in her heart that it wouldn't be long before her sister would rescue her from the Cold Palace, because she hadn't finished what she had entrusted to her.

  The Cold Palace is neither far nor near, and after walking for half a stick of incense time, I finally arrived at the once magnificent but now dilapidated Cold Palace.

  Luo Zhong exchanged a few words with the two guards at the gate, and then left on his own, without even giving Yan Xun a second glance as he departed.

  The two guards did not make things difficult for her, possibly because she was the emperor's sister-in-law and had some concerns about her, so they did not dare to be too presumptuous. After taking her to a small room in the west wing, the two guards also left.

  Yan Xijun sat on the small bed filled with straw, looking at the empty walls with a mixture of helplessness and despair, forcing a bitter smile. She never thought that she, Yan Xijun, would end up like this.

  She wasn't worried about the days after dawn, she had heard before that no concubine was demoted to this cold palace, and those who lived here were all old ladies from the previous dynasty, so it should be easy to get along with them without causing any trouble.

  She is now worried that Nan Gong Hong might have escaped from the palace, and if he was caught by Chu Yi Xuan again, it would be a waste of her efforts. She thought too much and fell asleep unknowingly in her daze.

  Nangong Hong broke out of the encirclement by the guards in Ganquan Palace and fled southward with all his might, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shake off the guards who were hot on his heels. He gritted his teeth anxiously, if it weren't for the injury to his calf, he would have long since thrown off these guards.

  Nangong Hong felt more and more pain in his calf, the pain from there made him have to stop and rest for a while, leaning against the trunk of a large tree, he was so tired that he gasped for breath, carefully looking back, the silhouette of the guards appeared vaguely in the forest behind.

  Seeing the pursuers getting so close, it seemed that they would be caught up soon. Just as Nangong Hong was about to use his lightness skill to escape, his wrist was suddenly and lightly grasped by someone.

  Nangong Hong turned around in a panic and saw that the one holding his wrist was a stunning woman dressed in palace attire. Looking at her eyebrows and eyes, he seemed to be somewhat familiar with her, but for a moment, he couldn't remember who she was.

  "Brother Hong," Zhou Yi's eyes met South Palace Hong's gaze, her heart skipped a beat as she felt a little flustered and embarrassed. Seeing the pursuers closing in, she hastily called out.

  "Huan'er, is that you?" Nan Gong Hong heard the woman's call in front of him and only then remembered who she was. He thought to himself that this was the imperial palace, so he felt at ease, but he hadn't expected to run into her here.

  "Okay, Brother Hong, I'll take you away from here." Zhou Yiwen nodded and then called out softly to the left, "Mo Li, come over quickly."

  A young woman dressed in palace attire flew down from the treetop, and upon seeing Nan Gonghong, a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes. She then simply bowed: "Mo Li has met Young Master Nan Gong!"

  "Mo Li, don't bother with those empty formalities, come quickly and help me support Brother Hong back to Ming Zhi Palace."

  "Yes, miss!" Mo Li went forward with the young lady on either side of him supporting Nan Gong Hong. The three simultaneously used their lightness skills to fly from the treetops towards Ming Zhi Palace.

  Their agility far surpassed that of those guards, and in the blink of an eye, their figures vanished without a trace.

  Wen Han led the guards in pursuit to that forest, but couldn't see Nan Gong Hong's figure anymore. He slapped his palm against a nearby tree in annoyance, looked at these tall trees helplessly and led the guards back to report.

  Zhou Yi secretly held onto Nangong Hong's right hand, taking a sneaky glance at him. His facial features were distinct, his bright and sparkling eyes, high nose bridge, and sexy thin lips still looked so handsome and attractive. The man beside her was the one she had admired since childhood, no wonder her taste was unique, able to fall for such an excellent man.

  "Huan'er, how did you two end up here?" Nan Gonghong let out a gentle breath, no longer afraid of the guards who were following behind. With the two of them there, he felt at ease.

  "Ah! As for this," Zhou Yi Huan lowered her head and thought for a moment before saying: "I couldn't sleep tonight, so I asked Mo Li to accompany me out for some fresh air. Unknowingly, we walked into that forest, just in time to see the guards appearing inside. Curious, I followed them from behind, wanting to see what they were chasing after. Later, we used our lightness skill to surpass them, and then we saw you!"

  Mo Li listened to his own young lady's words and cast a puzzled glance at her.

  Miss, why did you deceive Prince Nangong? They were clearly going to Ganquan Palace to find Yan Meiren, but when they arrived, they were surprised to find that the cold and ruthless emperor was also there. What's more surprising is that Prince Nangong was also there, and he was injured, surrounded by guards. Judging from their expressions and movements, it seemed like they had just fought a battle.

  What's even more unbelievable is that the young master of Nangong also got injured in his calf, and Yan Meiren still protected him behind her back. Looking at them like this, their relationship seems to be very close.

  Why is Your Majesty also appearing here? And bringing so many guards, could it be that Prince Nan Gong was attempting to assassinate Your Majesty and got caught?

  To get a clear view of what was going on, she and the young lady hid behind thick foliage, then peeked down at the people below with thoughtful expressions.

  They originally wanted to go and rescue Nangong Gongzi, but didn't know what identity to use, so they decided to play it by ear.

  Later, after seeing Nangong Gongzi escape, they followed behind and then rescued him.

  Although Mo Li was puzzled by Miss's words earlier, she is also a clever and sensible person. She thinks that Miss will say so, it must be her reason, and after understanding, she won't bother about it anymore.

  Nangong Hong saw Zhou Yi Huan say that, and didn't go to suspect anything, only lightly said "oh", and fortunately met them, was able to be rescued.