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People are often cast into the depths of hell when they are at their most triumphant, but there are also those who find themselves in even worse situations when they are already in a difficult position.
Qi Shen has finally been captured, firmly insisting on colluding with the Rebels to incite rebellion, and war is imminent. Qi Che has repeatedly sent people to the dungeon to urge Qi Mo to make a decision quickly, but each time he has been sent away by Qi Mo.
At this moment, the Unintentional Emissary "Qi Che" has already been placed under strict military house arrest, while Qin Ran, who was ruthlessly encouraged to go out, finds herself in a rather awkward position.
This chosen marriage envoy personally selected by Prince Ping'an unexpectedly reveals her identity as the Princess of Dayan, causing quite a stir in both the court and the public.
Su Peijiu has also received news in her cell and cannot help but curse Qin Ran's foolishness. Although she may not care about Qin Ran's life or death, as a descendant of Great Yan and possibly its last princess, she cannot ignore her fate.
"Before nightfall, you must get me out of here," Su Peijiu signals to the guard bringing her food.
The Crimson Kingdom is in chaos; citizens demanding the release of Prince Ping'an have been suppressed by soldiers, leading to even greater anger. Many citizens have begun to take up arms in retaliation, and the gates of the royal city are in disarray.
Jun Ye Su receives the news immediately and frowns in anger: "Who ordered the soldiers to suppress them? When did I authorize you to do that?!"
Lord Hong is equally puzzled: "Could this be a trick by Prince Ping'an?"
Upon hearing this, Jun Ye Su calms down: "It's very possible."
"Now that we know Your Highness is in Prince Ping'an's hands, why not take this opportunity to suppress her entirely and make her disappear from Chang'an?" Lord Hong suggests.
A dark glint flashes in Jun Ye Su's eyes as his voice lowers: "How confident are you about this?"
"Thirty percent... Since the princess was able to send out information, it proves that Prince Ping'an is not keeping a close watch on her. First, we should rescue the princess, then let Qi Shen come out and firmly assert that there is some connection between Prince Ping'an and the Rebels."
"Some connection..." Jun Ye Su suddenly recalls that someone had reported to him before that they saw Su Peijiu shopping with a child in Suzhou City. That child seems to have come with her to Chang'an, but why is he missing now?
That child... could he be some sort of connection between her and Qi Mo?
Long before Yuan Cang, he had already seen through the love-hate relationship between these two individuals. While admiring her ruthlessness and decisiveness, he also began to feel wary.
Thus, in the early days of the Crimson Kingdom, he had generally complied with Su Peijiu's requests. However, as time grew more pressing and Su Peijiu became increasingly reckless, he began to apply pressure.
"This matter, you handle it. Auntie doesn't have much time left."
"Understood." Lord Hong bowed and withdrew.
Jun Ye Su looked complexly at Lord Hong as he closed the door, coughed lightly, and quickly covered his lips with his hand, coughing a few times before slowly sitting down with the support of the table.
Not only Auntie, but even his own time was running out.
How much longer could he guard for her now?
In the late fourth year of the Crimson Kingdom, the Desolate King led an army to attack, with the Black Armored Army pressing fiercely from beyond the borders. The generals within the Crimson Kingdom were ordered to resist, and fierce battles were ongoing at the front.
The news of Prince Ping'an being imprisoned in the dungeons led the citizens to protest by going on a hunger strike at the gates of the royal city, ultimately forcing Jun Ye Su to release Su Peijiu.
When Lord Hong sent her out of prison, he left her with a remark: "Please cherish your time of freedom, Your Highness."
Su Peijiu scoffed, "No need for Eunuch to remind me; this King will surely cherish this hard-won freedom!"
Upon returning home, Black Crow delivered an item. Su Peijiu asked in confusion, "What is this?"
The item Black Crow presented was a Jade Pendant. She picked it up and noticed there was a faint character on it, but she couldn't make it out clearly.
"The beggar you brought back last time has died."
Su Peijiu was stunned. Black Crow continued slowly, "In these past few days since our master was imprisoned in the dungeons, everyone has been very tense. In a moment of negligence, when the maid went in to deliver food, she found that the beggar had hanged herself. This... this Jade Pendant was clutched tightly in her palm before she died."
"Alright... I understand. You may leave now..." Su Peijiu sighed, feeling her throat tighten. She put away the Jade Pendant and turned her back. After hearing the door close behind her, she took out the Jade Pendant again.
The blurred character should be "Rong"...
Su Xingyan, you loved that person; hearing about his death must have made you not want to live anymore, right?
That day she brought back the disheveled Su Xingyan from outside. Seeing her in such a pitiful state made what she once thought was deep-rooted hatred seem less profound.
Until now, she still remembers that day at the wedding banquet, Su Xingyan gazing sorrowfully at Qi Rong in her wedding dress, her voice hoarse as she was dragged away: "You can abandon me, but why must you humiliate me?"
"You can abandon me... but why must you humiliate me?"
Su Xingyan, you hate this man so much, but why did you choose to follow him when you heard of his death?
What does a woman's deep affection mean to a man?
She clenched the Jade Pendant in her palm, her eyes slightly moist.
"…Safe travels."
One by one, the people around her left, and she herself was unsure what she was still holding on to…
There was a knock at the door, two soft sounds. She tucked her hand holding the Jade Pendant into her sleeve and said in a low voice, "Come in."
Chou San, dressed in a black cloak with an unclear expression, knelt on one knee: "My lord, there is new information."
Su Peijiu turned around, her face expressionless: "."
………………
In this game of Territory filled with conspiracy, mixed with the struggles of three factions, who will win and who will lose? Until the last moment, no one knows.
Qi Yuchen left behind only a few words before disappearing completely. Su Peijiu was dazed for a moment before regaining her senses; it was something called habit—unnoticed at first but leaving one feeling lost after departure.
Jun Ye Su was still secretly making moves. While Su Peijiu ignored him, she began to guard against Resolute Stone. Although this person had conflicts with Jun Ye Su, he always prioritized Crimson Kingdom Territory. His face bore a striking resemblance to her master’s, which always made her uneasy.
Just as she remained extremely vigilant against Resolute Stone, she fell into a trap. As soon as she pushed open the door, everything went dark and she lost consciousness. When she woke up, she found herself submerged in a hot spring without a stitch of clothing.
After opening her eyes, a servant approached with thin gauze to assist her. No matter how she threatened or tempted them, they remained silent. It wasn't until the end that she noticed the serving maid had no tongue left—completely cut off!
Who could be so malicious?
Following the maid for quite a distance, she finally saw the Glorious Hall. Frowning, she walked inside as the large door behind her slowly closed.
"Who exactly brought This King here?" she shouted, her gaze starting to scan the room. She spotted a huge screen embroidered with black dragon patterns, which looked somewhat eerie.
Before she could approach to take a closer look, the screen emitted a heavy sound and slowly turned around. Only then did she see a person leaning against it, wearing a wooden mask and holding a pill in hand, examining it closely.
"Long time no see, Prince Ping'an."
Upon seeing Resolute Stone, Su Peijiu felt an anger rising within her. She stepped forward to grab a wine bottle, intending to throw it at his face, but noticed he didn't flinch at all. Confused, she asked, "What exactly did you bring me here for?"
Resolute Stone answered her question with another question, pinching the pill and sniffing it at his nose: "Do you know what this is? The Shidan Pill?"
"How would I know?" Su Peijiu rolled her eyes.
Beneath the mask, Resolute Stone's face wore an inscrutable smile: "You've taken this medicine before."
"I've taken so many pills; how would I know what this one is?" Hua Qian had prepared numerous elixirs for her during a period of time to help her adjust her body.
"If this medicine is made into pill form and consumed, it will make one forget everything about the mortal world. However, if it's brewed into a liquid... it will only cause temporary amnesia."
Su Peijiu clenched the hem of her skirt: "What do you want?"
"The illustrious Prince Ping'an wouldn't know what the truth is?"
"Are you implying that This King has been amnesiac during this time?"
After hearing this, Resolute Stone chuckled lightly: "You know better than I do, don't you? After all, you're the one who took the medicine." He crushed the pill and tossed it onto a plate, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "The Forgetfulness Pill is merely an excuse for people to escape reality."
A flicker of dark light passed through Su Peijiu's eyes as she fell silent.
Resolute Stone propped himself up and leaned closer to sniff: "It seems you've bathed; this scent is one that I enjoy."
Su Peijiu frowned and stepped back: "What are you talking about?"
"Isn't this the real you? Within seven days, I will definitely have you on my bed, and today happens to be that seventh day." As he spoke, he loosened the ties of his outer robe.
"Are you out of your mind?" Su Peijiu gripped the wine bottle in her hand and poured it over his head. "Have you read too many strange books in the study? What kind of sinister Chancellor are you trying to play?"
Resolute Stone, drenched in wine, immediately removed his mask and wiped his face with his clothes, then angrily exclaimed, "Su Peijiu, you crazy woman! Are you even a woman?"
Upon hearing this, Su Peijiu sneered, "Why don't you ask that maidservant who is attending to me if I am a woman?"
Resolute Stone cursed back, "Shameless!"
"What exactly do you want me here for?"
Resolute Stone snorted coldly, threw his outer robe on the ground, and leaned back against the soft cushion. "I originally wanted to tell you something, but I'm not in a good mood right now, so forget it."
"Do you think I care?" Su Peijiu turned and walked towards the door. After taking just a few steps, she heard him call out from behind, "Wait."
"You thought about it? But this King doesn't want to listen." She slightly turned her head, holding up her skirt. The dress was prepared by that maidservant and was too long.
"About your mother Jun Liuji, really don't want to hear it?" The assassin spoke up.
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