Under the pale moonlight, the trees cast their shadows, making soft rustling sounds. It was supposed to be a peaceful and quiet night, but it was stained with blood because of a pigeon.

  She was shocked and trembling all over, but soon calmed down, pursing her lips tightly, not uttering a word.

  The tree's shade covered the three people. In this quiet and deep night, who would have known that a shocking case was unfolding here?

  Morning 'dew' slightly exerted force, the 'girl's throat issued a gurgling sound, her face flushed red, but still clenched her teeth.

  Yu Yun picked up the pigeon on the ground, skillfully removed a roll of paper from its "leg", unfolded it and took a few glances before handing it over to Chen Lu.

  Above there were only a few numbers, no title and no name:

  The withered tree encounters 'spring', you should return early

  Morning 'dew' is how icy and clever, slightly pondering, then understood the meaning inside, she carefully examined several times, the flat font on the paper, before rolling it up again, putting it back in her sleeve.

  "As expected... Once we spread the news of He Gu's awakening, someone couldn't bear it and jumped out to inform on us!"

  Yu Yun glanced at Chen Lu and continued to ask: "Is there anything unusual about this paper?"

  Chen 'Lu' eyes flashed with a strange light, and replied: "This handwriting is written with the left hand ----"

  "Ordinary people, in order to disguise their handwriting, always deliberately write with their left hand, which is very slanted. But the words on this paper are so neat and flat, without a single hint... This is an extremely cunning opponent!"

  She threw the *** in her palm down and let herself fall to the ground, coughing non-stop.

  "Who wrote this note and sent you to deliver it?"

  She coldly 'pressed' and asked, her voice like shattering ice, piercing to the bone.

  She shrank back, fear flashing in her eyes. But it was soon covered by a resolute determination.

  Her mouth moved slightly, and in the next moment, a strand of black blood slid down from her lips, and she died.

  Morning 'dew' stretched out slender 'jade' fingers, on her 'lips' edge a probe, at this moment, her crystal face. A fierce and icy resentment emerged, with one glance, it even brought up a layer of soft and delicate crimson.

  "This was the year I gave Yuanxu's Nightshade, a poison of extreme potency, capable of taking a life in an instant... Hence, the name 'Ephemeral Flower'..."

  Her voice, heard in the dimness, has a hint of fantasy and a tinge of melancholy.

  "Jing Wang Yuan Xi...... you are actually Yuan Xu's most favored son!!"

  Her voice eventually became eerie and desolate

  "Yuán Xù, you are underground. Don't worry at all..."

  In the Qianqing Palace, the fragrance of sandalwood wafted gently. Yuan Qi listened to the report and nodded thoughtfully, then began pacing with his hands clasped behind his back.

  "So this means that this line is also broken?"

  The Emperor sighed faintly: "I had never expected to accomplish it in one battle... But the dead soldiers under Jing Wang's command are so brave and loyal?!"

  His tone was somewhat melancholic, as if he had thought of the previous emperor's true secret envoys still in Jing Wang's hands.

  Chen 'Lu' listened quietly, her eyes flashing slightly as she smiled calmly: "Actually, it's not like that... The owner of the note is still lurking in the palace, waiting for an opportunity to strike!" Yuan Qi heard her analysis and thought about the deep-seated enemy hiding in the palace, his heart sighing with emotion.

  "So many extraordinary people have all submitted to Jing Wang's command, could it be that I am truly inferior to him?"

  In his words, full of regret and disappointment, the young emperor was momentarily lost in his own lamentations.

  "The Emperor is wrong..."

  The young woman stood at the foot of the stairs, gazing at him with a gentle and admiring expression, saying: "You must not belittle yourself! Jing Wang only relied on the power of 'yin' conspiracy and mechanical force, seeming fierce for a moment, but actually it's nothing more than that... Just like the way of chess, what's most important is the foundation, Jing Wang may be good at making sudden kills, but it's just temporary pride, can't compare to your deep roots!"

  The Emperor listened, his eyes shining brightly: "Indeed as you said... My chess path is most focused on water flowing into the canal, going to compete with Jing Wang in a fierce battle, it's not my forte!!"

  "You are truly a wake-up call to the dreamer!" At this moment, a cool breeze blew in, and the morning dew flew onto her clothes. Yuan Qi saw it, took big strides to walk in front of her, stretched out his hand, firmly yet warmly, and helped her wrap her cloak tighter.

  "Your clothes are too thin!"

  Chen 'Lu' was about to tie up her own silk scarf when a pair of large palms took it away from her.

  "I'm coming!"

  Yuanyu Wei smiled, her eyes shining like bright stars, as if she had never had such a intoxicating and joyful smile before. She lightly tied a butterfly knot with the silk ribbon.

  Chen 'Lu' gazed at the lovely butterfly knot, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, somewhat unaccustomed to it, but ultimately said nothing.

  "My craftsmanship is even more skilled than ordinary people!"

  It's just like Old Wang selling melons, boasting about his own goods...

  A young woman secretly thought with no mercy and sarcasm in her heart, but still managed to force a smile on her face.

  On the second day, a lovely guest arrived at Cining Palace. The empress entered the bedroom and heard a burst of laughter and chatter inside. That crisp and charming voice was telling popular jokes and slang of the time, making the Empress Dowager laugh non-stop.

  She was surprised in her heart, and when she entered the house, she saw that Yunluo was sitting on a small stool, speaking eloquently.

  The queen saw the empress dowager listening with great pleasure and did not disturb her, sitting quietly beside her.

  She quietly listened to Yun Luo's flattering words with a hint of displeasure flashing across the corner of her eyes.

  Finally arrived here with great enthusiasm!

  The empress dowager saw her coming and smiled as she teased: "Today you've finally remembered this old woman!"

  The sunlight shone on her face, still elegant and noble, but subtly revealing a few shades of pale.

  You won't live for many more years either...

  The queen smiled coldly in her heart, but on the surface, she looked extremely wronged and scolded: "Mother is really going to wrong me to death... These past few days, it's really been..."

  She said, her eyes turned red, and she couldn't say anything more.

  The Empress Dowager knew that something was amiss as soon as she saw her. She noticed the Empress staring at Yun Luo and smiled, saying: "This child is filial, coming to keep me company these past few days, I'm quite fond of her."

  People from Yunnan and Guizhou are so particular that as soon as they notice something is wrong with what you say or your expression, they will immediately get up and bid farewell.

  The empress dowager had her personal female attendant wrap up a few pieces of jewelry and, smiling, presented them to Yun Guiren, saying: "A few trifles, this old woman can't use them anymore, as long as you're not disgusted with them!"

  The people of Yunnan and Guizhou were very surprised, thanked them, and then got up and left.

  "What's happened now?!"

  The empress dowager asked somewhat impatiently.

  The queen picked up her handkerchief and choked with sobs, unable to continue speaking.

  "There's something, Mother, you mustn't get angry..."

  "What's wrong?"

  "Mei Gui Pin... She's pregnant again!!"

  There's still one more chapter tonight