back, she might become disheartenedAfter a moment of silence, An Xuetang spoke, "Shou'er, you go to the palace tonight and find Diao'er's maid, Xiaohong. Tell her to stay by Diao'er's side at all tim...At this moment, images of Shuai Shuai's eyes, resembling those of a queen, flashed through my mind. His movements noticeably slowed.

Just as he was stunned, the lantern suddenly attacked him with a rush. He didn't notice and allowed the lantern to successfully spread its poison dust. To avoid inhaling it, he could only dodge first.

Ke Ming's light left swiftly after sprinkling the poison powder. When Yun Si finally recovered, Ke Ming was nowhere to be seen. Even if he chased now, he wouldn't catch up.

His profound eyes followed the departing figure of Ming Deng, then after a moment's contemplation, he turned and headed back to his estate.

……

Although An Xuetang went to bed early that night, she didn't sleep well at all.

Fuzzy and groggy, with a dull ache in my stomach. I woke up drenched in sweat. left the capital, it's impossible for her to come to our Xiliang kingdom. Right now, the King of Beijiang is leading his troops in Youlan City. Wouldn't she be better off going there to find her hus...