"I didn't just kill him, I'm going to kill you too." Chu Chengming said, then drew out a soft sword from his body and stabbed towards Gu Qingrou with a "whoosh" sound.

  "Don't kill me! Don't kill me!" Gu Qing shouted in a shrill voice. She wanted to escape, but her body was so soft that she couldn't even crawl.

  She could only stare blankly as the cold sword pierced her heart, and before she could even spit out a mouthful of blood, she slumped her head and died.

  One sword killed her. Chu Cheng Ming ruthlessly 'drew' out his soft sword and kicked Gu Qing Rou's corpse, muttering: "Cheap woman."

  He didn't know that his actions at this moment were seen by two people not far away.

  If it wasn't for someone covering her mouth, Yan Xijun would have definitely let out a scream.

  Thinking back to just now, she had just entered the gate of Fu Qing Palace when she heard screams and curses. When she looked over in surprise, she saw Chu Chengming crazily beating up Gu Qingrou. She was about to rush forward in shock when someone behind her grabbed her arm.

  She turned around to see that it was the Imperial Palace's Guard Captain, Wen Han. She was very surprised that he would appear here and was afraid that he would discover Chu Cheng Ming's existence. Just as she was thinking of a reason to get rid of him, he spoke up first: "Don't go any further. This is a family matter for Master to handle."

  Yan Xijun had never been so shocked before. Wen Han actually addressed Chu Chengming as his master. So, could it be that he was also a pawn sent into the palace by him?

  "You're his person." Yan Xijun couldn't help but ask.

  "Yes." Wen Han replied to her, but his hand didn't let go of hers. He still grasped her arm and wouldn't allow her to move forward. However, his eyes were fixed intently on the people inside the house.

  Until a very painful feeling came to her shoulders, Yan Xijun only knew that Wen Han had unknowingly scratched her shoulder. She tried to brush his hand away, but found him staring straight ahead with a pained expression on his face. Following his gaze, she happened to see the scene of Chu Chengming's murder.

  She hadn't even let out a scream before Wen Han covered her mouth.

  Finally, Wen Han released his hand and leaned against the tree trunk in a dejected manner. Then he sat down on the ground with his back against the tree, holding the precious sword in his hands, staring blankly into space.

  Yan Xijun found that she could no longer make a sound. The other side of the house had long since settled into dust, with blood splattered everywhere.

  Then she saw Chu Chengming put away his sword and quickly jumped out of the window.

  It wasn't until a while later that Yan Xijun felt a chill run down her spine. She couldn't believe how ruthless Chu Chengming had become, to the point where he would even kill his own pawns, and in such a brutal manner at that.

  She also unconsciously squatted down, hugging her arms and leaning against the cold warmth sat on the ground.

  Time seemed to have passed for a long time. Long enough that Yan Xikun felt as if several years had passed. This was her first time seeing a murder scene. She didn't expect it to be so terrifying.

  "The master's behavior scared you." Wen Han had calmed down and asked, looking at the mud on the ground.

  "Yes." Yan Xijun replied without hesitation. She had never seen this "dark" side of Chu Chengming before.

  "The master has already shown mercy tonight," said Wen Han. In the past, those who betrayed the master were thrown alive into the desolate mountains to feed the wolves.

  "Was he even more cruel before?" Yan Xijun asked.

  "Yes." Wen Han thought of a former companion who had betrayed the lord over a small matter and was thrown into that black room full of ferocious wolves. In no time, that companion was left with no bones intact.

  "He's so ruthless, why are you still following him and sacrificing your lives for him?" Yan Xijun couldn't understand it. Someone as cruel and poisonous as him should be unpopular and unloved by the people. They should have betrayed him long ago.

  "Our lives were sold to the master from a young age. When we were children, we were all orphans. It was the master who gave us food and found masters to teach us martial arts. We, who used to drift around the four seas, finally had a place to live and clothes to wear. So we are very grateful to the master. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have our current lives." Wen Han said slowly.

  "It turns out so." Yan Xijun nodded in understanding. It turned out that they had been kind to him when he was a child.

  They are also people with feelings and intentions. They know how to repay kindness.

  "The master is actually a good person. As long as you don't betray him, he will treat us well. What he hates the most is when others betray him."

  “……”

  So warm and cold said. Did Gu Qingyu betray Chu Chengming?

  Yan Xijun suddenly thought of Wen Han's gaze inside, his eyes were full of emotions, and even shone with tears. She couldn't help but ask: "Do you like Gu Qingrou?"

  "Yes." A nod of acknowledgement in the cold and warmth.

  "Why didn't you save her just now?" If you liked her, why didn't you save her? If Wen Han had intervened in time, she thought she could have saved Gu Qingrou.

  "It's useless. This is what she gets for being so stubborn. It's a deserved consequence." Wen Han sighed.

  "Why say it like that."

  "The master had long since given an order. It is forbidden for a 'female' subordinate to fall in love with him. If anyone dares to fall in love, they must pay the price of their life."

  "I really can't understand you guys, especially 'can't' understand Chu Chengming. You guys live so tiredly." Yan Xijun sighed.

  He raised his head and looked at her coldly, saying: "You are a young lady from a wealthy family, how would you understand these things."

  "Perhaps." Yan Xijun also sighed, "I've lived for so many years, but it's been a sad life. I've never been anywhere. From home, I directly jumped to the imperial palace. As soon as I was born, I lost my freedom. I really want to go out and take a look at the outside world. What is it like outside?"

  "You are blessed and don't even know it." Wen Han said, "As orphans, we can only envy you lucky rich kids, the young masters and misses with thousands of gold. You're actually dissatisfied with this kind of life?"

  "Alas, maybe this is fate. Everyone's fate is different." Yan Xijun also didn't know what was going on tonight. Not familiar with Wen Han at all, yet they talked about so many things.

  "Uh-huh. Alright. I won't say anything more. I should send you back now." Wen Han stood up and extended a hand to Yan Xijun.

  Yan Xijun didn't hesitate either. Holding his hand, she also stood up.

  He walked away in the cold morning dew. Yan Xikun suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed his clothes. "You don't go up to see her."

  "It's no use now. Going up there will arouse suspicion. Let's deal with it tomorrow," said Wen Han.

  "Oh." Yan Xijun suddenly remembered something and asked: "How did you also appear here? Are you following me?"

  "Yes. I was sent by His Majesty to keep an eye on you." Wen Han replied candidly.

  "Why did he send you to spy on me?" Yan Xijun asked curiously.

  "He's afraid you'll leave the palace, so he had me keep an eye on your every move. If you have any thoughts or actions about leaving the palace, he can find out right away." said Wen Han.

  "He really doesn't trust me." Yan Xijun hummed discontentedly: "Hmph, if I really want to leave the palace, no one can stop me."