Father and son

  The moonlight is faint, sprinkling down from the sparse treetops, making the originally pitch-black forest have a bit of haziness and eeriness.

  Suddenly, a "whooshing" sound burst forth beside her ear, as if someone had torn through the cold wind, and it was rushing towards her with lightning speed.

  Han Xi's feet had not yet touched the ground when she was swept up in a dizzying spin and enveloped in a warm, thick embrace!

  And this embrace was so familiar that it made Han Xi's face involuntarily twitch, her eyes widening in surprise, because the person holding her right now was actually...

  "A ghost!?" How is it him!?

  When he heard Han Xi Tong's words, Gui Mei only hugged Han Xi Tong tightly, but his body suddenly stiffened and froze in an instant.

  As for the abnormality on Gui Mie's body, Han Xi Tong also noticed it quickly.

  "What's wrong with you, demon?"

  "Don't move, Ling'er!"

  The ghost's voice was low and stiff, but Han Xi's eyes heard his tension from his stiff tone.

  More doubts in mind, more is unease...

  But before Han Xi could think of anything, the originally dark forest suddenly became very bright.

  Those burning torches illuminated the entire forest, making it as bright as daylight.

  Moreover, the black-clad guards who were originally hiding in the bushes also appeared one after another, and densely surrounded the entire forest.

  Han Xi's beautiful eyes scanned the area, and her heart couldn't help but skip a beat. The other side had dozens of people! Just now, she hadn't noticed at all!

  But what shocked her most was the young man who led them!

  He was wrapped in a black brocade robe that set off his slender figure, exuding an air of mysterious and noble elegance.

  That face, so noble and flawless, is breathtakingly beautiful. The eyebrows are like poetry, the nose is straight and jade-like, the red lips are delicate and charming, the beauty of that face is enough to turn the world upside down, making people's hearts skip a beat, also making Han Xi's heart race faster, her eyes widening in shock, her pupils shrinking, her eyes filled with astonishment!

  Because that person was actually ——

  "Really!?"

  It's him!

  What a wonderful scenery!

  But what's wrong with him now?

  Look at him dressed in black clothes, surrounded by guards on all sides. What's going on here?!

  Compared to Han Xi Tong's shock and confusion, Xuan Xiao Ran on the other side had a similarly shocked expression!

  Looking at the lovely girl not far from him, Xun's excited heart was about to jump out of his chest.

  Because he had been searching for her for several months, he never thought that she would suddenly appear now. What's more, at this moment, she actually fell into the killing array he set up!

  This killing array was his meticulous deployment, with great power. At that time, he thought of catching all the people in Luosheng Pavilion, so naturally he wouldn't think of showing mercy to those below him.

  However, he never thought that this killing formation he carefully set up would trap his beloved woman!

  At this thought, Xiang suddenly felt a chill run down her spine and her face turned pale in an instant.

  "Pupil, you mustn't move, you're now in my killing formation!"

  "KILL THE ARRAY!?"

  Upon hearing this, Han Xi's eyes first narrowed for a moment, then suddenly, as if she had thought of something, her face turned pale!

  After all, she also knew about this killing array. Thinking that she had read countless books in the imperial palace's library, she had also seen this killing array before.

  It is said that this killing array is similar to a modern landmine. Once you step on it, if you want to leave, you will be pierced by countless arrows and die.

  Perhaps the ghost also saw it, so just now he would recklessly hold her in his arms, but himself was stiffened, not daring to move a single inch. Could it be that he had triggered the killing array's mechanism!?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's beautiful eyes involuntarily moved slightly to Gui Mei's feet.

  Just now everything around was pitch black and nothing could be seen clearly, but it's different now.

  Torches were held high all around, illuminating the surroundings brightly and clearly revealing the protrusions under the ghosts' feet.

  At this sight, Han Xi's eyes widened involuntarily, and her soul almost flew out of her body!

  Good heavens! I knew it...

  "Damn it, ghost, you clearly knew this was a killing array just now. Why did you still want to save me? Do you know that doing so will get you killed?"

  Heart-pounding and frightening, Han Xi's eyes were startled, she didn't even think about it, and immediately excitedly growled at the ghost.

  "I know I'll die, but I still don't want you to get hurt."

  At the sound of Han Xi Tong's low growl, Gui Mei Jun's face was soft and gentle, his gaze towards Han Xi Tong deep and emotional, like water that could almost drown a person.

  "You idiot..."

  When Han Xi heard Gui Mei's words, her heart skipped a beat and she couldn't help but bite her lower lip tightly.

  Seeing the man in front of her risking his life to save her, she would be lying if she wasn't moved, after all, her heart isn't made of iron.

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's nose suddenly turned sour, and her eyes immediately floated up a layer of mist.

  Her sparkling eyes shone brightly, making her look even more lovely and charming, and also made the ghost's heart flutter with excitement.

  However, even more so, is being reluctant to part with it.

  He thought that Gui Mei could become the master of Luocha Hall, and everything would be under his control, let alone this killing array.

  Although he had just stepped into this forest, he felt that something was amiss and gradually saw through the formation here.

  However, when he saw Han Hui's eyes were in danger, he rushed over without thinking.

  Even if he died, he wouldn't want her to suffer any harm.

  Moreover, he also deeply knew that this killing array had a time limit. Even if he wanted to stand here motionless, he would not survive.

  Because as long as you step on the killing array mechanism, time will count down. After a while, even if he doesn't move, the mechanism will still be activated...

  At this thought, Gui Mei's heart tightened.

  It's not that he was afraid of death. After all, he had been wandering in the midst of knives and swords since childhood, so he had long since looked at death lightly.

  Especially at that time, he felt like he was alone and it didn't matter if he died. But now it's different. Because he now has someone to care about, and the person who makes him care is this little woman in his arms...

  Lowering his head to gaze at the sparkling eyes in his arms, the absolutely beautiful and lovely little woman made Guimie's heart throb uncontrollably. If possible, he wished to hold her like this for a lifetime, but unfortunately...

  "An'er, wait a minute, I'll throw you over there, be careful..."

  "No, demon, if I leave, what will you do? I won't!"

  Hearing Gui Mei's words, Han Xi knew he was going to sacrifice himself, his heart tightened, his expression twisted, and he immediately refused resolutely.

  And her hands, as if following the ghost's words, immediately tightened around his waist, as if she was afraid he would throw her away.

  Although she didn't want to die, she also didn't want to be haunted by ghosts!

  The demon is trapped in this dangerous situation because he saved her, how can she abandon him and leave!?

  "Xuan'er, don't be reckless, this is a matter of life and death, you must leave!"

  The hands that grasped his waist felt a surge of energy, but he remained resolute in his tone. After all, this was a matter of life and death, not something to be taken lightly.

  Han Xi Tong naturally knew it wasn't a joke, but if she had to sacrifice Gui Mei, she couldn't do it!

  "I won't leave, if I leave, what will you do? If we must die, then let's die together!"

  Han Xi's eyes widened in a loud cry, and the tears that had been brewing in her eyes finally couldn't hold back, turning into crystal clear water droplets that slowly rolled down from her eyes, dripping down her snow-white cheeks, wetting Gu Mei's chest.

  Looking at Han Xi's tears, Gui Mei wanted to reach out and wipe them away for her, but he didn't dare move a single step now, and could only let her tears wet his chest.

  Her tears were so precious, beautiful, and scorching hot, falling on his chest, making him even more reluctant to let go, his arms tightening around her, he wished that they could stay like this forever.

  But he knew this was impossible.

  But for her, he would die! He thought it was worth it! And before his death, there was one more thing he had to do, that is ——

  "My dear, I have a gift for you."

  "Really?"

  Han Xi's eyes, which had been crying profusely and were red with excitement, froze slightly upon hearing Guai's words.

  "What?"

  "There's a box in my arms, you take it out! Today, I was originally going to give it to you anyway, I really want to see you wear it."

  The ghost's voice was warm and gentle, but Han Xi Tong felt a pang of sadness upon hearing it.

  Because, Gu Mei's words were like she was about to leave a last testament.

  However, she still listened and reached out to take a box from the ghost's arms. Under the ghost's gaze, she slowly opened the box.

  Lying inside the box was an exquisitely carved jade hairpin with a white jasmine pattern.

  Although this jade hairpin is not a particularly precious item, it's extremely beautiful. Han Xi'er took one look and immediately fell in love with it.

  Seeing the joy flashing in Han Xi's eyes, Gui Mei's mouth hooked up.

  "Do you like it?"

  "Ah, I like it, very beautiful."

  Han Xi's eyes were like reality, and those tears, under the shining lights, sparkled with a dazzling beauty, making her look even more gentle and delicate. It also made Gui Mei's eyes flicker with a hint of infatuation.

  "This jade hairpin was left to me by my mother. My mother said that if I found the woman I loved in the future, I would give this jade hairpin to her..."

  The ghost spoke in a whisper.

  Although he had just made up his mind to give the jade hairpin to Han Xi Tong, he didn't want to say this to her, fearing that she would refuse it.

  But things are different now.

  Although his martial arts skills are strong, he cannot break this killing array. Even if he could break it, time is pressing and the array cannot be lifted. Therefore, after one hour, he may die.

  Just thinking of his death makes him unable to hold the young woman in his arms as tightly as he does now, and it makes his heart tighten with a ghostly presence.

  However, not wanting to see Han Xi Tong's sad expression, Gui Mei could only suppress the reluctance in her heart. With a faint smile on her face, she looked at Han Xi Tong with full of expectation.

  He wanted her to wear this jade hairpin...

  Han Xi Tong heard Gui Mei's words and also knew the significance of this jade hairpin to Gui Mei.

  This jade hairpin was left by his mother for his daughter-in-law...

  "Ghost, I..."

  Han Xi Tong originally wanted to say something, but when she saw Gui Mie's forcibly smiling face, her heart was again filled with compassion.

  Her red lips pursed slightly, and under the gaze of hope and expectation from the ghostly face, Han Xi slowly picked up the white jade hairpin from the box and gently inserted it into her hair bun.

  "Hehe, you're wearing this jade hairpin, it looks really good."

  What the ghost said was true. Han Xi Tong's hair is extremely black and dense, now with this emerald jade hairpin inserted, it matches perfectly.

  It also made him feel delighted. Finally, she was willing to wear this jade hairpin after all, great...

  Compared to the joy of being with a ghost, the other side's Xiang was calm and serene, but his handsome face sank.

  Just now, Han Xi Tong's conversation with Gui Mei, he heard it clearly.

  It also made his heart like an overturned five-flavor bottle, with all kinds of flavors rushing to his head!

  He was initially frightened when he saw Han Xi Tong fall into his killing array, but later, when he saw Han Xi Tong being rescued by someone else, he felt a mix of shock and heartache upon hearing their conversation.

  Because of this, Han Xi Tong's address to that man also made him aware of the man's true identity!

  It's the Roshan Lord who has been assassinating them for days!

  He is deeply resentful of this demon and wants to eliminate it at all costs!

  But now seeing Han Xi Tong's relationship with him, it seems a bit unusual, making his heart skip a beat.

  Was something going on between Tae-oh and that man during the months they were apart from Han Hui?

  What's the relationship between Tong Er and that man! And from the way he treats Tong Er, even a blind person can see it, he likes Tong Er!

  And that jade hairpin, Tong'er actually put it on. Doesn't she know the significance of this jade hairpin? How can she wear it!?

  Could it be that in these few months, Tong Er has fallen in love with the man who is holding her!?

  The thought alone made Xing's heart ache as if cut by a knife. However, before he could think of anything else, Xing Yanglie and Xing Tianqi, who were originally defending the surroundings, also received the news and immediately brought their own troops to rush over here.

  Even Jinghuang, under the leadership of Li Dezi, hastily arrived. As a result, on this night that should have been quiet and still, the forest was packed with over a hundred people and horses.

  Originally, Xuan Yang Lie and Xuan Tian Qi received the news and thought that they had already captured everyone in Luo Sha Ge, so they were feeling excited and joyful. But when they rushed over and saw the people trapped in the killing array, they were suddenly frightened, their faces turned pale, and they were terrified.

  "Little pupil, how could it be you?!"

  Xing Yang Lie and Xing Tian Qi simultaneously asked with shocked expressions on their faces.

  Hearing their words, Han Xi's gaze slowly shifted from Gui Mie's face to theirs.

  When I saw Yang Lie and Yang Tianqi, who had not been seen for many months, my heart was shocked.

  "Tiān Qí, Yáng Liè..."

  It's them...

  Han Xi's heart skipped a beat as she raised her head to look at the familiar figures not far away, and her eyes flickered for a moment.

  For some reason, although it was only a few months since they last met, now that they stood before her eyes, she felt as if they had never met in their entire lives.

  Although nothing has changed much on the surface, somehow everyone seems to have changed a lot.

  Originally, in her eyes, Xiang Yan was as clear and pure as a big white rabbit, but now he wore black clothes, resembling a nimble black leopard, and his body exuded an aura of coldness that he tried to hide but she still saw through.

  She had known long ago that Xun was not as simple as he appeared to be on the surface, she just didn't think much of it.

  After all, in the imperial palace, who is a simple and pure person?

  But as long as he is pure in his own heart, it's all right.

  Rong Yanglie, in just a few short months of not seeing him, he has changed the most.

  I still remember when I first saw him, he was surrounded by a group of beautiful women eating fruit, with a radiant and unrestrained aura about him.

  And that good-looking mouth, always hooked up with a bit of evil smile, hooked the palace girls' hearts fluttering.

  But now, looking at him again, he has lost a lot of weight, his complexion is somewhat pale, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.

  There were also those beautiful peach blossom eyes, gazing at her with excitement, shock and joy, which made her feel warm in her heart.

  Although she didn't like him, and what happened that night was just a mistake. However, his kindness to her is something she has taken note of...

  As for Tianqi, this elegant and refined man, he always seemed like a warm ray of sunshine. No matter how much trouble was in his heart, as long as he was with him, looking at his gentle smile, all the troubles would disappear without a trace.

  Also because of the gentle smile at the corner of his mouth, she couldn't help but be infatuated with him.

  And his eyes' tension and worry at this moment moved her even more.

  But before anyone could say anything else, a low, astonished voice suddenly rang out.

  "The jade hairpin on your head... looks so familiar?"

  Jinghuang, who arrived at the same time, looked at the jade hairpin on Hanxi's forehead, and her pair of wise black eyes narrowed slightly.

  Just now, he saw this jade hairpin and felt familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before, but for a moment, he couldn't remember.

  As soon as Xing Huang listened to this, Li Dezi, who was originally standing beside him, also slightly narrowed his old eyes and took a concentrated look. It wasn't until he looked that he seemed to have thought of something, and his old eyes suddenly widened because he remembered who the owner of this jade hairpin was!

  Thinking of Li Dezi, he can become the biggest eunuch manager in the imperial palace and be deeply trusted by Emperor Xianfeng. There must be a reason for this!

  That is, Li Dezhi was cautious by nature and had learned from a young age to be mindful of his words and observe the moods of others, with a talent for remembering everything he saw.

  Even if it was something that happened many years ago, he had a knack for remembering it clearly, so wherever Xuan Huang went, he would bring him along.

  Li Dezi's greatest ability was that in front of his master, he would eliminate all things unfavorable to his master, and could be said to be loyal and devoted, with no second thoughts!

  However, what he does is all for his own master's sake. As for the injustice towards others, he won't take it to heart and won't interfere either!

  However, now that he sees the white jade hairpin on Han Xi Tong's head and the handsome man holding her, a pair of wise black eyes, he is even more shocked and surprised!

  Suddenly, Li Dezhi seemed to have sensed something.

  After all, that man's appearance was so handsome, and he had a 70-80% resemblance to the woman in his impression. Moreover, his handsome eyebrows and eyes were surprisingly similar to Jing Huan's, with a similarity of 40-50%. Could it be that he would be...

  Li Dezhi's face changed greatly. Unfortunately, everyone's attention was focused on Han Xi's eyes, and no one noticed his abnormality...

  On the other side, the ghostly figure's handsome face slightly froze after seeing Xuan Huang, his red lips tightly pursed as if suppressing something.

  But after hearing Xuan Huang's words, he finally couldn't help but curve out a smile, however that smile was a disdainful cold laugh.

  "Haha, familiar eyes? What a familiar gaze! You're indeed a nobleman who forgets things easily. It's just pitiful for the owner of this jade hairpin, who spent her whole life waiting for you, that unfaithful scoundrel. She waited in vain, and ended up dying of sorrow, never able to see the person who wronged and abandoned her again."

  The more he spoke, the louder the ghost's voice became, and his tone was even more sarcastic and disdainful!

  Upon hearing Gui Mei's words, Xuan Yang Lie immediately stepped forward, his handsome face filled with anger.

  "How dare you! Do you know who you're talking to?"

  "Hey, who am I talking to? What's it got to do with you?"

  In response to Yang Lie's words, Gui Mei merely let out a cold snort, infuriating Yang Lie so much that he was about to take big strides forward, with an air of wanting to confront him. However, he was stopped by Xun Xiao Ran, who stretched out a hand from the side.

  "Fourth brother, where is Han Xi Tong? Also, he stepped on my killing array!"

  Upon hearing this, Lie's face stiffened for a moment before he suddenly came to his senses, and his heart also tightened.

  Yes, how could he have forgotten? Tong'er was in that damned man's arms, if that man made even the slightest move, then Tong'er...

  As soon as he thought of this, Yang Lie immediately fell silent, not daring to speak again, fearing that he would anger the man and put Ting Er in danger.

  So, even if Xuan Yang Lie was furious at this moment, he could only endure it.

  However, the gaze towards Gui Mie was extremely unfriendly. Especially when he saw that Gui Mie's hands were tightly wrapped around Han Xi Tong's waist, pulling her entire body into his embrace. That scene made Yang Lie spit fire.

  If eyes could kill, Gui Mei would have been beaten to death by Yang Lie's fierce whip long ago!

  However, Gui Mei never looked at Xuan Yang Lie again, because his gaze was tightly fixed on Xuan Huang.

  That man who shares the same blood with him but ruthlessly abandoned him and his mother...

  While Jing Huang was listening to Gui Mei's words, he suddenly fell into deep thought. After a long time of contemplation, Jing Huang suddenly seemed to have thought of something, his eyes lifted, and his gaze fell on Gui Mei's handsome face, which had a few similarities with his own, his eyes widened in surprise——

  "You are..."