n.But besides the medicine pouch, I couldn't find anything else about An Xuetang.At this time, Wang Rui brought back a blind old woman. The old woman trembled all over and seemed at a loss."Your Highn...At this moment, the queen seemed to have thought of a good plan. She narrowed her eyes slightly, and the sinister smile on her face made her look terrifying.

Her expression was one that would give anyone nightmares for days.

At this point, dawn was almost breaking. She waved her hand, and the guards standing below immediately bowed their heads and said, "We shall take our leave."

After all the guards had left, the Empress ordered her newly recruited consort to be brought to her.

After this official had entered the main hall, the palace maids and eunuchs very tactfully withdrew silently.

In a short while, the hall was filled with Her Majesty's extremely happy laughter and the tender soothing sounds coming from her consort.

……

Western Princess's Mansion

It was a pitch-black night, eerily silent. The wind howled coldly outside, occasionally carrying the rustling of leaves being swept by the breeze.

At this moment, Feng Ming had just lain down for a short while, but his eyes were remarkably clear.

When he was out, he wouldn't fall asleep.

At most, he would take a short nap when An Xuetang was awake.

At such hours, he would only become more alert and vigilant.

After all, this wasn't the Beijiang Prince Manor; he had to remain vigilant.

So when a shadow flashed across the window, his sharp eyes turned cold in an instant, and he sprang up, grabbing the sword on his bedside table with his right hand.

However, he seemed to know who was coming and wasn't too worried about anything happening to An Xuetang next door.

Knowing who was coming, he frowned and rose to his feet, sword in hand.

Just as I took two steps toward the door, someone pushed it open and entered.

His house was never lit with oil lamps, and it was very dark at this time.

But the moment Xizi Ke'er pushed the door open, their eyes met. At that instant, the whole room fell silent, a terrifying stillness as if darkness were about to consume everything.

"! "

Meeting his gaze, Xizi Ke'er was actually startled, her heart already in her throat.

But she still pretended to be calm, pursed her lips, and immediately grinned. "Young Master Feng, I...I came to bring you a blanket."

"...."

Feng Ming tightened his grip on the sword in his hand, his eyes cold and menacing. He barely wanted to utter a word to her, suppressing the raging fury within him. "Get out," he growled.

He wasn't the first time in his life to encounter such entanglement from a woman.

This was also the reason why he had to keep changing his appearance before finding An Xuetang, and didn't show his true face.

He disguised himself, not out of fear that others would recognize his true face, but to prevent scenes like this tonight from happening, to prevent women like her from coming to him.

If it weren't for the fear of waking up An Xuetang next door, Feng Ming would have definitely not uttered a single word and would have gone straight into action.

After Feng Ming spoke, seeing that she still hadn't left, his cold eyes fell on Xizi Ke'er's neck.

That sinister gaze seemed to say: if she didn't leave, the next place his sword would appear would be her neck.

Xizi Ke'er thought she was pretty good-looking, but being rejected by a man made her feel incredibly hurt and even insulted.

To think, she was the princess of Xi Liang, a country of great prestige, yet she came to show her goodwill and was met with rejection. Even worse, she was looked at with such disdainful eyes. In that instant, her pride was utterly wounded.

Standing there, dumbfounded, she glared at Feng Ming with tear-filled eyes, then angrily flung the blanket in her hand onto the ground.

"Hmph... Don't think this princess cares."

After she said that, she turned and ran away.

Feng Ming looked at the blanket on the ground, her brow furrowed slightly. She was about to use her internal energy to throw the blanket away.

Fortunately, the guard at the door rushed in just then, picked up the blanket and helped him shut the door.

If she weren't afraid of waking up An Xuetang next door, tonight alone based on Xizi Ke'er barging into his room without permission, would be enough to make her lose face.

After everything settled down, Feng Ming continued to lie back on the bed, it seemed that this place could not stay.

Feng Ming quickly retracted his thoughts, all his attention focused on the movement in the courtyard.

……

The next morning

Last night's plan to poison was unsuccessful, so after the morning court, the Empress kept Xizi Ke'er in the palace.

At this time, in the Imperial Study, the Empress sat upon her throne, while standing before the table was Xizi Ke'er.

The Queen knew that since the incident of the maidservant poisoning had been exposed yesterday, Xizi Ke'er must have also learned that she had ordered her to be poisoned.

So, having called Xizi Ke'er over now, she didn't take the initiative to speak, but waited for Xizi Ke'er in front of her to take the initiative to ask.

She idly flipped through the document in her hand, but after waiting for a while, Xi Zi'er, who stood before the table, didn't speak first.

Her drooping eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent.

I never expected it, that once carefree little daughter who wore her emotions on her sleeve, would somehow learn to suppress them.

Thus, she was no longer welcome in the Western Liang Kingdom.

The Queen suddenly frowned, placing the scroll in her hand heavily on the table.

Her piercing gaze slowly lifted, fixing on Xizi Ke'er's eyes.

At this time, Xizi Ke'er appeared quite composed, as if nothing unusual had occurred at her residence the previous night.

Xi Zi Ke Er at this time acted even more calmly, which made the Empress's anger even greater.

She clenched her fists tightly, gritting her teeth as she spoke, "Is there nothing you want to ask me"

Xizi Ke'er blinked her eyes in confusion and bowed, "I don't understand your words, Your Majesty. What is it that you want me to ask"

"!"

Even now, seeing her like this, she still pretends to be crazy and foolish.

The Queen's eyes narrowed sharply at this moment, her pupils constricting violently as if burning flames were about to erupt from within them.

Okay... sounds good!

The once innocent little girl, from when I don't know, has become so shrewd. She can even lie with such nonchalance in front of me.

She's really great!

The Empress gritted her teeth, each word a deliberate explosion, “I’ll give you one more chance. Think carefully.”

The angrier she became, the more aloof Xizi Ke'er acted.

"I still pretend not to know what she's talking about, "Your Majesty, this son doesn't know what Your Majesty means. Your Majesty might as well speak plainly."

"Such a bold one, not knowing what I truly meant. Xizi Ke'er, your courage has grown increasingly audacious."

The Queen practically roared when she said this, and then quickly slammed the teacup in her hand onto Xizi Ke'er.

Now, Xi Zichen is no longer someone who can be easily bullied. Since last night her mother had made up her mind to kill her.

Even if we tear each other apart now, what can be done about it

So, when the teacup came crashing down, she simply dodged out of the way effortlessly. In an instant, the teacup hit the ground and shattered into several pieces.

Seeing her actually dare to hide, the Empress brushed a hand against the table and stood up, incredibly furious. She pointed at her with her index finger and said, "You rebellious wretch! Who allowed you to hide in front of me"many grandsons already.And what unsettled her even more was why, the first time the Emperor looked at her today, his eyes were so sharp, as if he suspected something of herDid the Emperor know somethi...