Qin Cang woke up from his daze and found himself in an unfamiliar scene.

  This is not his familiar bedroom.

  The person sitting beside the dragon bed also surprised him.

  "Is that you?" As soon as he spoke, he found his voice was hoarse. Moreover, his whole body was weak, and he didn't even have the strength to lift his hand.

  The candlelight cast a warm glow on Mu Qing's body, accentuating her delicate features even more.

  She smiled with an ambiguous smile at the corner of her mouth and lazily said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, you're awake."

  "How did you end up here? I... what's wrong with me? Where am I?" Qin Cang said laboriously, and then gasped for breath several times.

  He was very dissatisfied with his own weakness.

  Mo Qing's smile grew even brighter.

  She specifically asked Qin Jinghao for some private time, just wanting to ask Qin Cang a few questions.

  "So, to put it simply, the Emperor suddenly fell ill and fainted, and the Empress and Crown Prince wanted to take advantage of the situation to kill you. Luckily, Rui Wang led us in a daring raid on the palace, killed the Empress and Crown Prince, and saved the Emperor." She wouldn't say that she was the one who had poisoned him, or that she was also the one who had cured him.

  "What!" Qin Cang's eyes widened in shock: "I'm ill? The Empress and the Crown Prince are going to rebel? You've killed them?" Qin Cang only felt that he had just fallen asleep, how could everything have changed when he woke up?

  However, Mu Qingge didn't have the mood to continue waiting for Qin Cang to accept this fact. She leaned forward, staring at Qin Cang's gaunt face, and asked: "Your Majesty, I have a few questions, I wonder if you can help me understand."

  Qin Cang snapped out of his shock, and despite his weakness, his piercing eyes locked onto hers.

  Disregarding his sharpness, the current Qin Cang in Mu Qingge's eyes is just a tiger without claws and teeth. She asked: "Are my grandmother and uncle's deaths related to you? Why did my father die at the hands of a group of mountain bandits, and even his body was not found? Also, my mother went to find her father but has not returned yet, and her life and death are unknown, do you know why?"

  These three questions have always been Mu's heart knot.

  That answer, they all seem to be able to guess, but are unwilling to believe.

  At this moment, Mu Qingge just wanted to verify everything, whether it was all as they thought.

  "I, why should I answer you." Qin's eyes swept over her with a sharp gaze.

  Mu Qing's smile at the corner of his mouth suddenly disappeared, and he stood up, saying in a commanding tone: "If you want Qin State to continue existing, it would be best if you answer my questions."

  "Are you threatening me? Does Mu Xiong know what you're doing?"

  "I can appear before you, and you should understand that my words are not idle chatter. Your Majesty, I have limited patience." Mu Qing Ge's eyes were cold and indifferent.

  Qin Cang's eyes showed struggle.

  His current powerlessness made him realize that if Mu Qingge wanted to kill him, it would be easy.

  If he answers a few questions, he can save his life, and after he recovers, it's not too late to destroy the Mu family!

  After some thought, Qin Cang finally compromised: "Alright. Since you want to know, I'll answer you. Your grandmother and uncle, as well as your father's death, are indeed related to me. However, your mother's matter has nothing to do with me."

  Does it matter?

  Mu Qingge felt somewhat disappointed in her heart.

  It seems that her mother appeared mysteriously and left also very mysteriously.

  Having gotten the answer she wanted, Mu Qingge turned around and prepared to leave.

  "Wait." Qin Cang suddenly spoke up and stopped her.

  As soon as Mu Qingge stopped in her tracks, she heard Qin Cang's words coming from behind: "Don't you hate me? Don't you want to kill me to avenge your grandmother, father and uncle?"

  Mo Qingyang didn't turn around, only raising the corner of his mouth in a cold, mocking smile as he replied, "No need. Someone will take care of it for me."

  Concealing the murderous intent in her eyes, Mu Qing walked out of the palace without looking back.

  Her departure made Qin Cang feel relieved in his heart.

  Suddenly, someone else walked in, he turned his head and saw Qin Jinhao's tall figure.

  "Hao'er, you've come just in time." Seeing his beloved son appear, Qin Cang finally felt some joy. He wouldn't even bother to care that another of his sons had died at the hands of the person standing before him.

  "Father." Qin Jinhuo walked forward and supported Qin Cang's body that was propping itself up.

  He leaned against himself and said, "Your Majesty, I'm late. Let you suffer. However, I have already avenged you."

  "Good, good! Kill well! That bastard actually wanted to harm me! And that poisonous woman, neither of them are any good things! I will issue an edict, exterminate the entire Han family, and all those related to the Han clan, not a single one can escape!" Qin Cang's voice was harsh.

  "Yes." Qin Jinhuo responded with a nod, his eyes cast downward.

  Qin Cang, relying on Qin Jinhuang's strength, barely sat up straight and said to Qin Jinhuang: "Once that bastard is dead, the position of crown prince will be yours. After I pass away in a hundred years, I will hand over this great country to you."

  But after he finished speaking, Qin Jinhao didn't respond for a long time.

  He looked at him with a puzzled expression and asked: "Haoer, what's wrong?"

  Qin Jin Huan slowly raised his head, his eyes cold and unfeeling as he looked at his father: "Your Majesty, it's been too long, I don't have the patience for this. Why not, you can just fulfill my wish now?"

  "What did you say?!" Qin Cang's eyes suddenly narrowed, and a look of shock appeared on his thin face.

  He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest.

  He looked down and saw a dagger straight into his heart, with the other end of the dagger held in Qin Jinhao's hand.

  "You......" Qin Cang looked at Qin Jinhao in disbelief, as if constantly asking "why".

  Outside the palace, Mu Qing stood on the steps, gazing at the line where the cold moon and the rising sun converged, feeling very calm in her heart. When Qin Cang killed the people of the Mu family, did he ever think that one day he would die at the hands of his own beloved son?

  Mu's family feud, she has avenged it!

  The state of Qin still owes a debt to the Mu family which has yet to be repaid.

  Han Hou, Taizi, Qin Huang, one by one have all been settled, next should be...

  Mu Qing's eyes flashed coldly as she turned around and knocked on the palace gate.

  ……

  The temple gate was soon opened.

  Qin Jinhuo walked out with tightly pursed lips, his expression showing no unusual signs.

  Even Mu Qing Ge couldn't help but admire his mental quality, being able to remain so calm after personally killing his own father.

  "Let's go." Qin Jinhao said to Mu Qingge.

  The latter nodded slightly and left with him.

  They also need to go to the Imperial Study Room to find the jade seal that controls the country. Only then can he ascend to the throne without any worries.

  Jiang Guifei has returned to the Fengyi Palace, waiting for the moment when she will be promoted to Empress. When she left, Mu Qingge secretly dispatched a group of Longya Guards to follow her.

  In the Qin imperial palace, after being baptized in blood, the entire deep palace was filled with a bloody smell.

  Can't see palace maid servants, there is only a team of sword-carrying guards, constantly searching...

  The winner is king, the loser is bandit.

  Qin Jin Hao was savoring this sentence, he swaggered into the imperial study like a king, with Mu Qing Ge by his side, and gazed at the high throne, his excitement self-evident.

  He has waited too long for this day!

  At this moment, that position was within his reach, making him feel as if he were in a dream.

  Mù Qīng Gē stood behind him, gazing at his back, and a hint of light flashed in her clear eyes. "Rui Wang, it's more important to find the Jade Seal as soon as possible."

  "Right! Find the jade seal!" Qin Jinhao suddenly woke up like a dream and began to search around the imperial study.

  The jade seal is a heavy instrument of the country, and it is usually kept by the Qin Emperor himself.

  But also can't leave the imperial study.

  Before long, Qin Jinhao found a box from a hidden compartment, and the jade seal was lying safely inside.

  "Hahaha... Found it! From now on, I, the king... no, I am the Emperor of Qin! Who dares to disobey?" Qin Jinhao held the jade seal in both hands, his eyes revealing a manic glint.

  Mu Qing stood still, admiring his infatuated expression. In her heart, she sneered: Are you happy? The happier you are, the more painful it will be when you fall.

  Qin Jinhuo held the jade seal, holding his breath, and walked step by step into the imperial study to that symbol of supreme imperial power, slowly sitting down.

  As he sat down, he suddenly felt his waist straighten up a bit, and the whole world was at his feet.

  This feeling makes him infatuated, makes him obsessed, and he can trade everything for it!

  "Miss Mu, how are those rebel troops of treacherous officials and bandits doing now?" Qin Junhao suddenly turned to ask Mu Qingge.

  Not yet on the throne, he's already acting like an emperor. Mu Qingge sneered inwardly, but replied respectfully: "Don't worry, Your Highness, my grandfather will handle it personally, there won't be any accidents."

  "You should change your tone." Qin Jinhao frowned, somewhat dissatisfied with Mu Qingge's address. He then continued: "Rest assured, this time the Mu family is my great benefactor. Once everything settles down, I will not treat the Mu family unfairly. Whatever you want, Mu Qingge, feel free to tell me in advance."

  Upon hearing this sentence, Mu Qingge's lips curled up slightly, and she slowly raised her eyes to look at Qin Jinhao, saying: "I want... your life."

  "What did you say?!" Qin Jinhao's eyes narrowed, his gaze warily fixed on Mu Qingge.

  His tense appearance fell into Mu Qing's eyes, but she didn't care at all and said: "At the beginning, I went to Luorihuang Yuan, was it you who secretly instructed He Cheng to do so?"

  Qin Jin Huang furrowed his brow, his eyes gleaming with a cold light as he stared at Mu Qing Ge. After a moment of silence, he spoke: "That matter was He Cheng's own doing, and has nothing to do with me. If you're angry about that... the He family is already extinct, I can use something else to compensate you."

  Mù Qīng Gē shook her head lightly, smiling playfully: "Rui Wang, since you dared to do it, why not dare to admit it? Not just that one time on the Luò Rì Huāng Yuán. Afterwards, on my way back to Yì City, those assassins included your people too, right? Not just you, but also the Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince... even the Dowager's people. You all seem to want me dead." She looked over, her clear eyes gleaming with cold intent. The rippling light in them contained endless sharpness.

  Qin Jinhao remained silent in response.

  "Now, those who wanted me dead are all gone, except for you and the Empress Dowager. I suppose once she knows that all of you are dead, she won't live much longer either. The cold lamp and ancient Buddha should be her final resting place."

  "How dare you kill me?! Mu Qingge, do you know what you're saying? Have you forgotten where this is? All around us are my people. With just one shout from me, countless people will come in and take your life." Qin Junhao threatened.

  "Really so naive!" Mu Qingge sneered. She looked at Qin Jinhao and teased, "Why not, let the wise king shout loudly to see if anyone will rush in?"

  "Hey! Someone's coming! Someone's coming!" Qin Jinhao shouted loudly.

  The door of the study was suddenly pushed open, but it was Mulian Rong who came in, dressed in armor.

  She indifferently looked at Qin Jinghuan and walked straight to Mu Qingge's side, saying: "Qingge, everything outside has been cleaned up."

  "Mu Lianrong! How did you end up here?" Qin Jinhao exclaimed in shock. Her words had already begun to shatter his previous composure, and a hint of panic crept into his eyes.

  Mu Qing's mouth slightly raised, and he said in a low voice: "The Crown Prince of Han wanted to harm the Emperor, but Rui Wang discovered his plan and led troops into the palace to rescue him. In the chaos, the Empress Dowager and the former Crown Prince were killed by random knives. After successfully rescuing the dying Emperor, Rui Wang, however, cruelly murdered his father for the throne. The Mu family arrived late to save the Emperor and, while fighting against Rui Wang's troops, beheaded him to avenge the previous emperor... Rui Wang, what do you think of this account?"

  Qin Jinhao felt a chill run down his spine as he listened to Mu Qing's words, the phrases he had prepared to deal with the officials and the people were now being used against him.

  "No! You can't do this! If I die, your family will be traitors and rebels, it's a conspiracy against the emperor!" Qin Jinhao said in a panic.

  Mu Qing Ge laughed even more happily: "You're wrong. To quote someone, this ruthless and unrighteous position is not something the Mu family would be interested in."

  "You!" Qin Jinhao's face suddenly changed. His originally cold and stern expression was filled with dark clouds, looking as if he were a fierce ghost.

  "The former emperor didn't leave only you as his son. The things you've been longing for, my family can easily get and give to whoever we want." You're so arrogant, what can you do about it?

  Mo Qing's words almost made Qin Jing choke with rage.

  "Why? Why?" Qin Jinhao gritted his teeth and asked.

  Isn't Mu Qingge supposed to cooperate with him and stand on his side? Why did he suddenly turn against him?

  "Why?" Mu Qing softly muttered. She raised her icy gaze, looking at him without any emotion and said: "My Mu family has always been loyal and heroic, never having a disloyal heart, yet we've been repeatedly framed and suspected by your imperial family. I also want to ask why? Since this life-and-death situation can't be changed, then why should my Mu family continue to be timid and compromise? The imperial family owes my Mu family, you owe me, today it's time to settle the debt!"

  The matter of the sunset wasteland no longer requires Qin Jinhuan's answer for Mu Qingge.

  Just his sinister intentions towards the Mu family are enough to get him killed today. Moreover, who else could be the mastermind behind the Sunset Prairie incident besides him?

  What's wrong with He Cheng and his family? Give them a hundred guts, if no one backs them up, they wouldn't dare to provoke the Mu family like this!

  "Mo Qing, you should have died! You should have died that day in the Sunset Wastes! It's all because of He Cheng, that useless thing, who can't even handle a small matter. And now, on his deathbed, he dares to bite back at me?! And as for you, you're just lucky. Wait and see, one day your good fortune will run out, and your fate won't be any better!" Qin Yunhuang raged.

  "Shut up!" Mu Lianrong raised her hand and swung it, a green awn flew out of her hand and slapped heavily on his cheek, causing him to spit blood and teeth.

  Qingjing! Muliangong has actually entered Qingjing!

  There is also a Mo Qing Song who has an unfathomable strength, and he is alone.

  Qin Jinhao regretted easily believing Mu Qingge, and came here alone with her. He didn't think that even if he brought more people, it would be useless.

  Mochizuki raised her hand, pinching a dan medicine between her thumb and index finger. "Killing you would be too much trouble. I'll just use this to send you on your way instead."

  "What is this?" Qin Jinhao covered his mouth and retreated backwards, his eyes full of vigilance and tension.

  Mo Qing's lips curled up into a sly smile: "Just an interesting little trinket."

  A dark light shot out from her hand and entered Qin Jinhao's mouth in a flash, giving him no chance to react. The elixir dissolved as soon as it entered his mouth, leaving Qin Jinhao no opportunity to spit it out.

  "Ah——!" The sudden and intense pain, like a thousand ants biting his skin, the feeling of his meridians being severed, made Qin Jinhao unable to help but let out a mournful howl. His hands fiercely scratched at his own skin, as if he wanted to dig out all the ants from within.

  In a short while, that handsome face which had once infatuated Mu Qing's past life became bloodied and mangled, with not a single unmarred patch of skin left on his entire body.

  Mu Lianrong's heart was trembling with fear, but Mu Qingge turned around calmly and walked out of the imperial study.

  In his struggles, Qin Jinhao looked unwillingly at the Imperial Seal on the table, the physical torture was nothing compared to the stimulation of his shattered dreams. Clearly, he had only been one step away, clearly it had all been within his grasp. Yet here he was, kicked off the clouds.

  "Mu Qingge, you're so ruthless!" Qin Jinhao's mouth burst out with words that were already tragic and cruel.

  Outside the study, Mu's army was washing away the bloodstains on the steps. The early sun had risen, dispelling the darkness. Mu Qingge took a deep breath and said to Mu Lianrong who followed him out: "Auntie, wait for him to die, then behead him. I'll go see Xian Wang."

  Murong Lianrong nodded and watched as Murong Qingge walked away.

  ……

  The Weiyuan Palace, where tranquility reigns, has become the only pure land in the imperial palace.

  When Mu Qingge arrived here, there was no one in the hall. There was only that tall and thin yellowish-brown figure standing at the gate of the hall, facing the wind, watching the orange sunrise.

  Golden light spilled on the glazed tiles, radiating a dazzling glow, yet unable to dispel the loneliness and silence that shrouded him. It wasn't until the orange light enveloped him that his clear black-and-white eyes gained a hint of warmth.

  A beauty like a painting, Mu Qingge has never denied Qin Jincheng's good looks.

  But I don't quite like the gloomy atmosphere around him.

  She walked over, and the armor on her body made a slight noise, startling Qin Jincheng who was standing outside the temple steps.

  He slowly turned his gaze, and his calm and peaceful eyes fell on Mu Qingge, unable to discern any joy or anger.

  "How is Yun Fei?" Mu Qing Ge walked up to the steps and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.

  When mentioning the person who occupied a significant weight in her life, Qin Jincheng's eyes finally showed a hint of fluctuation. He slowly lowered his eyelids, and his eyelashes blocked Mu Qingge's inquiring gaze: "The queen mother was too heartbroken, losing Lianlian, she couldn't accept it for the time being. But I'm still here, I'll stay by her side."

  Mocheng Ge glanced at him and turned to look at Chaoyang: "You're a strange person, with an air of independence, yet your heart is full of attachments. If you can't let go, why pretend to be indifferent?"

  Qin Jincheng's mouth corners slightly curved: "Got used to it."

  Habits? Simple three words, yet made Mu Qing Song think of many things.

  Perhaps it was Qin Jincheng's life and childhood that brought him to this. Perhaps she should be grateful that Qin Jincheng did not become a ruthless and heartless person, or else she would have another enemy today.

  "Qin Jinhao is dead, and the Imperial Seal of State has been placed in the imperial study." said Mu Qingge.

  Qin Jincheng didn't show any excitement, but instead said: "I've said it before, I won't take over that position."

  "Suit yourself. After all, that's the Qin family's empire." Mu Qingge said indifferently. She looked at Qin Jincheng and said seriously: "However, I only believe you."

  The implication is... it doesn't matter who sits on the throne. However, she only believes in him. If he can't manage properly and hands over to someone else, allowing the Mu family to fall into crisis again, last night's events could happen all over again.

  Understanding this layer of meaning, Qin Jincheng bitterly smiled: "You're forcing me."

  Murphy did not deny or confirm it.

  After a moment, he sighed and compromised: "Forget it. I still have a seventh brother, let him take the throne."

  "Seventh Prince Qin Jinyang?" Mu Qingge's mind instantly recalled information about this underage prince.

  In the imperial harem, the birth mother of this Seventh Prince was only a palace maid. After giving birth to her, she was beaten to death by Consort Jiang on trumped-up charges. Afterwards, the Seventh Prince was adopted by the Empress.

  However, the queen's mind is on her own son, and she has no time to bother with this Seventh Prince.

  As a result, the seventh prince's position in the palace was just like Qin Jincheng's at first, like an invisible person. Because he was young and had no background, the matter of seizing the throne did not involve him either.

  "You also know him, so what do you think of him?" Qin Jincheng asked Mu Qingge.

  Muxing Ge withdrew his thoughts and said indifferently, "You think it's okay, then it's okay. Anyway, my business is done, the rest is up to you."

  "You really are clean." Qin Jincheng sighed helplessly.

  "You can say whatever you want." Mu Qingge said indifferently. The matter had been discussed and she was also ready to leave.

  But just as she was about to leave, Qin Jincheng suddenly said: "Are you really going to let Chang Le marry into the Butcher Country?"

  This sentence made Mu Qing's footsteps pause, and she turned around with a puzzled look at him.

  Qin Jincheng stood on the steps, bathed in sunlight, looking as handsome as a sculpture. He said: "Do you know what kind of person the Crown Prince of Chu is?"

  Butcher Country Prince? She really doesn't understand much.

  During this period, her energy was focused on the internal affairs of Qin State and she didn't care about other neighboring countries. Moreover, the country of Chu changed its crown prince frequently, so how could she have time to bother with this newly enthroned crown prince?

  Seeing her expression, Qin Jincheng guessed what she was thinking.

  He looked at her and slowly said: "The prince of the Tugu Nation who has a marriage contract with Chang Le, is named He Lian Zhan. Over forty years old, rough and savage in appearance. His personality is even more violent and lustful. It's said that before he became the crown prince, he already had over a hundred concubines. After becoming the crown prince, he was even more unscrupulous, seizing many commoner women to enter the palace, randomly humiliating and killing them. He also has a hobby, liking to be with wolves, when sleeping, always wanting wolves by his side. Many people around him have become a pile of dry bones in the mouths of wolves. His cultivation is rumored to be at the peak of the Blue Realm."

  Mo Qing's face sank slightly, her clear eyes filled with a killing intent. She gave Qin Jincheng a cold glance before turning around and quickly leaving without saying a word.

  Gazing at her departing back, Qin Jincheng's mouth curved slightly upwards as he muttered to himself: "You indeed can't let go of her. Fine, bring her back. Qin Guo, there's no need for peace that comes at the cost of a woman's happiness."

  Damn Qin Jincheng! Knowing all these inside stories and yet keeping silent all along.

  Mo Qingge flipped her body onto the dark clouds, and ordered Mo Yang: "Gather the Longya Guards, follow me to rush to Tuni Country immediately!" If she had known earlier that the Crown Prince of Tuni was such a person, she would have definitely stopped Qin Yiyao's marriage. Such a person, no matter how you look at it, is not suitable to be Qin Yiyao's husband.

  The night had just passed, and the turmoil in the Qin State Imperial Palace had not yet subsided. Mu Qingge led the Longya Guards to pursue the convoy of Qin Yiyao.

  She has been gone for several days and it's not easy to catch up with her.

  Fortunately, Mu Qingge and her Longyawei were all riding spirit beasts Yanma, whose speed was far superior to that of ordinary horses.

  After five days of pursuit, they finally saw the shadow of the Tu Guo envoy and the wedding procession at the border between Qin Guo and Tu Guo.

  The winding queue like a snake is heading towards a city on the border of Tucheng.

  They will be able to reach today's destination in less than half a day.

  "We're finally back! The air of our Chu State still smells refreshing!" He Lianpao rode on his horse, already thinking about finding some local girls to serve him after settling down for the night.

  "Your Highness, must we really make peace with Qin because of a woman from Qin?" A sturdy man beside He Lian said discontentedly.

  He Lian Ba sneered coldly, his eyes full of sarcasm: "Do you think it's possible? After the crown prince ascends to the throne, it will be the day when our country's iron cavalry tramples Qin Guo flat."

  He was initially delighted, but then hesitated and said: "But the contract..."

  "A contract is nothing but a piece of crap! We, the Huns, will never be bound by a mere agreement!" Helian Bobo shouted. The disdain in his eyes showed that he didn't take the treaty between the two countries seriously at all.

  "In that case, what about the Qin State princess in the rear carriage..." The robust man revealed a lewd smile.

  He Lian Ba smiled knowingly in his heart and said, "After the Crown Prince finishes enjoying himself, you all better behave yourselves well. Naturally, he will let you taste the freshness of this Qin State Princess."

  "Haha, then I'll thank you first, Your Highness." The robust man's dark face flushed with a strange red glow.

  The Qin state's wedding procession is walking in the middle of the entire team.

  Thousands of people in Qin costumes, stand out particularly in this team.

  Especially that chariot wrapped in red silk, pulled by eight fine horses, has almost become the most obvious symbol of this team.

  In the carriage, Qin Yiyao wore a wedding dress and had a thick phoenix crown on her head. The heavy makeup seemed to have remained unchanged since she left the state of Qin.

  Inside the carriage was like a room, apart from her, there were also her palace maids who followed her to her new home.

  "Princess, take a rest." The palace maid walked over and removed the phoenix crown from her head, revealing her delicate makeup. Her fiery red lips added a few touches of charm to her normally icy demeanor.

  Her expression was indifferent, and she didn't respond to the palace maid's words, as if she had lost her soul.

  The palace maid quietly sighed and put away the phoenix crown.

  The mistress of their own home has been in this dull state since leaving Qin State, they are anxious but also helpless.

  "How much longer until we reach Tucheng?" Qin Yiyao suddenly asked in a light tone.

  Gong Yu's heart was filled with joy, and he quickly turned around to say: "Your Highness, you've finally agreed to speak. According to what the people of Tu Guo said, tonight we will be able to reach the city in Tu Guo that is closest to Qin Guo."

  "Is it tonight?" Qin Yiyao's eyes dimmed slightly.

  The gentle tone infected the palace maid's emotions, causing her to start feeling homesick.

  In the eyes of the Qin people, Tu Guo was a barbaric and desolate land. And now, the most excellent and perfect princess of Qin Guo had to marry into such a place. As servants, they were all secretly resentful for the princess. However, the emperor's orders were not to be disobeyed, and even the princess could not resist, so what could these servants do to stop it?

  The team is still moving forward slowly.

  Perhaps it was because they were finally about to enter the Slaughter Country that the group became somewhat lax, and they didn't even have any vigilance.

  After the dust settled, Mu Qing Ge finally caught up with Long Ya Wei, and in her line of sight, she saw that winding team like a snake, as well as the eye-catching red canopy carriage in the middle of the team.

  "Little Master, the Butcher Country's cavalry is just ahead." Mo Yang said.

  Mu Qing's eyes were cold and detached as she gazed at the troops, her voice devoid of emotion: "Kill!"

  At the order, Longyawei rushed towards that team like a fierce tiger out of its cage. They didn't think about the number and combat effectiveness of their opponents at all, but only went all out to complete the task entrusted by Mù Qīng Gē.

  Longyawei passed by Muxingge's side, her delicate and beautiful facial features were cold and frosty, as if covered with a layer of ice.

  She didn't come to negotiate with the butcher country, but to bring back Qin Yiyao.

  Kill these people and take Qin Yiyao away, it's the most straightforward method.

  As for later——

  If you dare to invade her country, she dares to kill!

  What is this "slaughter of a nation" - can't we be friendly neighboring countries?

  Longyawei swooped in, killing intent surging as he charged into the midst of the troops, his speed so fast that no one had time to react.

  "Enemy attack!"

  The suddenly chaotic team can only be passively defended against.

  But these people were no match for the Dragon Tooth Guard?

  Longya guards, not only are they all from the Green Realm and the Blue Realm. Moreover, almost every one of them is considered to be an immortal body, let alone that they are the mysterious team that killed mountain bandits and horse thieves on the borders of Chu and Qin countries, making them flee in terror at the mere mention of their name.

  Kerulen was also caught off guard by the sudden attack, and while trying to stabilize his chaotic troops, he had to command them to fight back.

  But after seeing Longyawei's ruthless methods, he felt a sense of fear in his heart and wanted to find an opportunity to leave.

  Those people are really too frightening! Between the rise and fall of their knives, I only saw countless corpses falling down, the speed was so fast that there was no time to react.

  "They... they are people of the Qin State! Mu Fu... Mu Qing Ge!" He Lian Ba recognized the unique armor equipment and the cavalry riding on Yan horses.

  He guessed it right, but he couldn't guess why Mu Qingge's people would appear here and be so ruthless.

  In the carriage, the palace maids huddled together, trembling and shrinking beside Qin Yiyao. The red silk curtains of the carriage were already stained with blood, although they hadn't seen the scene outside with their own eyes, they could imagine how gruesome it was.

  "Princess, what shall we do?" The palace maid looked at Qin Yiyao for help.

  Qin Yiyao slowly stood up, and there was no panic in her eyes. "Bring me my sword."

  A bolder palace maid immediately took down the sword hanging from the carriage and handed it to Qin Yiyao.

  A flash of cold light, the treasure sword leaves its scabbard.

  Qin Yiyao looked at the palace maid who was curled up together with a calm and cold expression, saying: "You've followed me for so long, you must have learned some self-defense skills. Although you've never fought before, when it comes to life or death, you can also resist. Today, follow me into battle, don't have the intention of fighting to the death, if there's an opportunity, leave on your own and don't worry about me."

  "No! Princess, how can we abandon you and leave? If anyone should go, it's you, the princess. We'll stay behind." The palace maids cried out.

  Qin Yiyao shook her head: "If you still consider me your master, then listen to what I have to say."

  The palace maids looked extremely unwilling.

  At this time, a voice came from outside the carriage: "Your Highness, I am Moyang, the leader of the Longya Guards under the command of Young Master. I have been ordered to come and escort you back to the country. Please calm down, Your Highness, and wait quietly for a while."

  It's him! Has he come?

  Qin Yiyao was shocked, her whole body as if struck by lightning, motionless. The treasure sword in her hand fell to the floor of the carriage, making a dull sound.

  Tears of joy fell from her beautiful eyes like melting ice turning into a clear stream.

  Mo Yang's words calmed the people in the carriage, and they were no longer afraid.

  After a stick of incense, the outside gradually quieted down, and those terrifying killing sounds also disappeared. Only the thick bloody smell lingered in the surrounding air, making people feel uncomfortable.

  Suddenly, the red curtain of the carriage was pulled open, revealing several unfamiliar yet stern and determined faces.

  The palace maids were startled, while Qin Yiyao quickly searched among these faces. Not seeing the expected face, her eyes were filled with disappointment...

  The dragon's teeth parted on both sides, revealing Mò Yáng.

  He stood outside the carriage and said to Qin Yiyao: "Princess, everything has been settled. Please get off the carriage, Young Master is waiting for you."

  One sentence ignited hope in Qin Yiyao's eyes.

  She lost her usual calmness and quickly jumped off the carriage, following Mo Yang's lead, with an unwavering gaze heading towards Mu Qing Ge.

  The palace maid who followed her out saw the scattered corpses and the blood-stained ground, and immediately covered her mouth and vomited, provoking a few dragon tooth guards to reveal a scornful gaze.

  Getting closer, getting closer...

  That tall and slender figure made Qin Yiyao somewhat hesitant in her steps.

  She couldn't see through Mu Qing's true intention of appearing here, all she knew was that when she saw the figure she had tried her best to forget again, her heart was pounding violently like a drum.

  At last she arrived close by and saw the corpse of He Lianbo trampled under Mu Qing's feet.

  It was only then that she noticed everything around her. All the people, except for her wedding procession, were dead, and the envoys of the butchered country had all died here, with gruesome deaths.

  It's not that Mu Qingge or Longyawei have a hobby of brutal murder, but they only use the simplest and fastest method to kill people. So they all aim at the fatal point. Where their hands pass, it's either beheading or waist fracture.

  In short, when you make your move, you must take their life.

  The swift and decisive method was personally taught by Mu Qingge to Longyawei.

  Qin Yiyao stood still, gazing at the straight back, but a thousand words couldn't be spoken. She had countless questions in her heart, but didn't know how to ask them.

  Mu Qingge turned around, her clear and profound eyes did not have any ripples due to the previous slaughter.

  When Qin Yiyao's head crashed into those piercing eyes that saw through to the heart, she suddenly forgot everything, as if drowning.

  A figure with a radiant and fiery presence, like the sun, slowly approached her. Qin Yiyao felt herself unable to move, as if enveloped by her dazzling light.

  "Follow me." Suddenly, a clear and cold voice like a spring rose up, shattering Qin Yiyao's trance.

  Unconsciously, she followed Mu Qing's back, avoiding the crowd, and walked further and further until they stopped in a small forest with dense branches and leaves.

  Until this moment, she finally asked a question she had been wanting an answer to out of thousands: "Why?"

  "He Lianzhan is not suitable for you." Mu Qingge looked at her, and she also looked at Mu Qingge, as if trying to find a hint of what she was expecting from her calm expression. But the result was disappointing.

  Qin Yiyao's eyes veiled a faint disappointment, she lowered her eyelids, and said in a clear and cold voice: "The engagement has been settled, what is suitable or not?"

  "I'll take you back." Mu Qing Ge spoke again.

  Qin Yiyao suddenly lifted her head, with a gleam of light flashing in her eyes.

  She moistened her lips and Mu Qing Ge added: "You can also go to the place you want to go, from this moment on, you are free."

  "What does it mean?" Qin Yiyao felt a pang in her heart, Mu Qingge's words were not what she wanted to hear.

  The extreme pain hidden in her eyes did not escape Mu Qingge's attention. Sighing softly to herself, she said: "A change occurred in the palace, the Crown Prince and Queen Han were ordered killed by Concubine Jiang and Prince Rui, and then Prince Rui also killed the previous Emperor..."

  "What! What did you say?" Qin Yiyao suddenly opened her eyes wide, looking at her in disbelief.

  "And I killed Emperor Rui and Concubine Jiang."

  No! How can it be like this?!

  Mu Qing's words were like thunder, striking Qin Yiyao's body.

  Her maternal uncle had always been plotting for the throne of Qin, and she was well aware of it. In fact, she also knew that to them, she was just a pawn. However, she could not have imagined that they would go so far as to murder the Empress and the Crown Prince, and even her own father. What's more, the person she loved most turned out to be the one who killed her mother and brother!

  Why is Heaven so cruel to her?!

  Qin Yiyao's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color. Her body swayed unsteadily, and she stumbled a few steps.

  Tears fell, unable to hold back.

  Just a moment ago, she was still immersed in the surprise of Mu Qing's appearance. But at this moment, she was brutally hurt by her words, leaving her body and mind completely shattered.

  Qin Yiyao's pain was seen by Mu Qingge.

  She said: "If you want to avenge, you can come find me anytime. You are still the princess of Qin State, but you don't have to do anything for Qin State anymore. From now on, your life is yours to control."

  "Revenge?" Qin Yiyao steadied herself, a painful smile on her face. She looked at Mu Qingge with a complex expression and asked: "How should I take revenge? My father was killed by my brother, and you killed them both. Are you really my benefactor or my enemy?"

  Mu Qing looked at her and after a moment, said: "You can consider me an enemy then."

  Qin Yiyao's face flashed with a miserable smile: "You'd rather have me treat you as an enemy."

  "Your mother and brother both died at my hands, you should have hated me. As for your father, I didn't want him to live either." Mu Qing Ge said lightly.

  Qin Yiyao used her hand to prop herself against the tree trunk beside her, supporting herself so she wouldn't fall.

  Her heart was torn apart like this: "Why? Why?" You are so cruel! Killing my loved ones, yet coming to save me!

  Mo Qingge turned around without giving an answer.

  She strode out of the forest and ordered Mo Yang in the distance: "Leave a team to escort the princess wherever she wants to go." After that, she mounted Hei Yan and rode away.

  Qin Yiyao watched as her figure gradually faded from view, and she could no longer bear it, sliding down the tree trunk to fall softly to the ground.

  Mocheng Ge rode the Black Flame Horse in a frantic gallop, with the Longya Guards following closely behind.

  In the distance, the sky is painted with hues of sunset, as if a layer of crimson has enveloped everyone.

  "Halt!" The horse was reined in and stopped, its hooves raised high.

  The singer held the reins, gazing out at the setting sun, and let out a mouthful of stagnant air that had been pent up in his heart. He muttered to himself: "It's fine this way."

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