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"Chase them down, leave no survivors!" The cold voice slowly emerged from the Plain-Clothed Woman as she stood with her back to a group of black-clad Shadow Guards beneath the Pear Tree, her expression indifferent.
The leader among the black-clad figures wore a white mask, on which a bright red Cinnabar symbol marked the number "One." Behind him stood six others, each wearing masks that sequentially displayed "Two," "Three," "Four,"... "Seven."
"Ugly One, do you have anything else to say?" Su Peijiu slowly turned to face the frontmost Ugly One.
The Ugly One stood straight, unlike the other Shadow Guards who appeared subservient. These seven individuals stood before Su Peijiu without any sense of inferiority, each maintaining their own stance, neither humble nor arrogant.
"It seems our master is a bit emotional," the Ugly One said calmly. "Such emotions can cloud your judgment, so it is my duty not to comply."
Su Peijiu: "..."
"You are my subordinates, right?" Su Peijiu rubbed her temples, looking at the Ugly One in disbelief.
"From Ugly One to Ugly One, we are the highest-ranking Shadow Guards responsible for your safety and some high-level assassination activities." Therefore, those matters of romantic entanglements should not involve them. "Moreover, this was a rule set by you at that time."
"Understood! Everyone leave, leave!" She looked at the ugly mask, her face stiffening slightly. However, she quickly regained her composure; she could not easily reveal her last card. These seven individuals were Ji Yu's final line of defense prepared for her and must be used wisely. Sheng'er and her safety relied entirely on these seven for protection.
"Subordinate takes their leave." The Ugly One and his seven companions instantly vanished from sight, leaving the woman alone in the swirling wind.
Just as she pondered how to settle accounts with Qi Mo, she saw a man in a crimson robe passing through the garden. She called out to him, but Ji Yu seemed not to hear and quickly walked past, disappearing at the end of the garden.
"What is going on today?" She reached out to scratch the tree bark; everyone was coming to bully her.
She never expected that despite restrictions on supplies and weapons, Qi Mo could still fight against Jun Ye Su for three years. Previously captured, there had been no news from Crimson Kingdom; they likely did not know his true identity.
Now that Qi Mo had escaped, Jun Ye Su should have realized it by now. At this moment, Qi Mo's return journey would surely not be peaceful. Should she go and add fuel to the fire?
Qi Rong and Qi Shen were strictly controlled in Chang'an, making it difficult for them to move in and out. What was Qi Mo risking his life for by breaking into Chang'an?
With Nan Xie Tower and Linglong Spine in her hands, it meant that half of this territory was under her control. If Cangjian Villa allied with Nan Xie Tower...
"Huh..." She couldn't think too much about it; Sheng'er was only three years old; it was still too early.
However... how exactly can the Linglong Spine be taken out? This is a restriction placed by Jun Liuji using blood, and it must be lifted with the blood of a relative. Later, it was discovered that Su Chi's blood could not lift it, indicating that her father is someone else.
But why has there been no news after three years of searching?
She is aware of the influence of Nan Xie Tower, but why has she been unable to find any information during these three years? Is someone withholding this information from her?
Qi Mo will inevitably continue to fight with Jun Ye Su. She holds two key points, and the fire at the city gate will surely spread to her. Three years ago, she originally planned to go to the Ping An family, but a decree summoned her back to Chang'an. Jun Ye Su arranged a residence for her, but it was not the Princess Mansion. What is this sickly man really thinking...
If things escalate suddenly, she needs to find a safe place for Sheng'er... perhaps Master can help?
"Mother, I want to eat Plum Blossom Cake." The hem of her clothes was gently tugged. Su Peijiu snapped back to reality and squatted down to pat the person's head: "Alright, let's have Yan Bai Uncle make it for you."
"Am I being good today?" She looked at that tender face, her heart softening. It was just that those eyes that slightly flashed with an azure light made her heart tighten. He looks more and more like that person... truly more and more like him.
So they absolutely cannot meet; they must not!
"Mother, I'm very good. I've already learned many verses. Today, the teacher taught me 'Spring Colors Fill the Garden, But One Branch of Red Apricot Breaks Through the Wall.' I have memorized it!"
"Very good..." Su Peijiu pinched Jin Sheng's chubby face and smiled warmly: "Mother wants to ask you something."
"What is it?" The child stared with round eyes, looking quite romantic.
"Does Sheng'er want to go play with Master Mu at Changbai Mountain?"
"I want to." The child looked at Su Peijiu's face and added at the end: "Sheng'er wants to stay with Mother at Changbai Mountain."
Su Peijiu chuckled awkwardly and then stood up, holding Jin Sheng's hand: "Let's go find Yan Bai Uncle for something to eat."
The child became incredibly excited at the mention of food and quickly forgot Su Peijiu's words, happily bouncing along behind her.
In the imperial court.
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial to present."
"Proceed." Jun Ye Su smiled lightly while sitting on the dragon throne, a submissive eunuch standing beside him, exuding an extraordinary aura that made others hesitant to look directly.
"Please summon Princess Ping'an back to court." The speaker was an elderly man dressed in crimson official robes, his eyes sparkling with intensity.
"Why?"
"Princess Ping'an is the Master of the Building of Nan Xie Tower, holding immense wealth. Three years ago, Nan Xie Tower made high-priced acquisitions of grain and weapon masters, yet there has been no news of any sales since. Although the princess has shown no signs of movement during these three years, we must remain vigilant. I implore Your Majesty to recall the princess to court." Dangerous things must be kept within sight for peace of mind.
Just as Jun Ye Su was about to speak, a slightly younger official stepped forward: "There are rumors from the previous dynasty that Princess Ping'an possesses the Linglong Spine. Now that Nan Xie Tower is also under her control, we cannot afford to be careless, Your Majesty."
The smile had already faded from Jun Ye Su's lips. He looked at the group of officials below with a complex and deep gaze before lightly curling his lips: "Granted."
By evening, Su Peijiu had just finished dinner with Sheng'er when she received the imperial decree. Observing the sycophantic expression on the eunuch's face, she calmly accepted the decree and instructed her subordinates to give him some silver to send him away.
"What do you plan to do now?" Mu Chu, dressed in a gray long robe, stood beside her.
Looking out at the dimly lit streets, Su Peijiu chuckled softly as she tightened her grip on the decree: "I was just wondering when my cheap uncle would remember me; I didn't expect it to happen tonight." She turned to Mu Chu: "I don't want Sheng'er to accompany me into Princess Mansion."
Mu Chu nodded in agreement, and Su Peijiu felt relieved.
The next morning, Su Peijiu arrived at Princess Mansion with a group of people. Looking at the rows of rewards being delivered one after another, she smiled mockingly and discreetly accepted them.
No one can remain unchanged before imperial power. The man who once offered her warmth at Liangcheng Inn had finally changed.
"Senior brother..." she called out to Ji Yu.
Ji Yu responded with an "mm": "Sheng'er is already on her way to Changbai. With Master around, there's no need to worry."
“Sheng'er he... cried, didn't he?” Leaving his mother should make him cry.
Ji Yu looked at her with a strange expression, then hesitated and shook his head under her sorrowful gaze: “No, Sheng'er seems very happy. It seems he even said, 'Thank goodness Mother isn't coming...’”
Su Peijiu: “…”
“Little brat!” She shouted angrily into the sky: “If you have the guts, don’t come back!” What did he like most? His mother. What could he not live without? His mother. Why did he want to be with his mother forever... Ah! The little brat talks nonsense. Is he really that happy to leave her?
Ji Yu stood aside, smiling gently as he watched the woman’s expression change from sadness to liveliness. He reached out to catch the strands of hair blown by the wind but saw her roughly tuck her hair behind her ear and turn to look at him: “Senior Brother.”
He naturally withdrew his hand, narrowing his phoenix eyes: “Hmm?”
“If I go into the palace and can’t come back, you should return to the Demon Sect.”
“Why?” He was puzzled.
“This is my matter, so I want to solve it myself. Senior Brother, you... have already helped me too much, but this is my life after all. I want to walk through it on my own.”
Ji Yu’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as he coughed lightly: “Isn’t it good to have your senior brother help you?” Has she already sensed something?
Su Peijiu shook her head: “It’s good... but you can’t help me forever. I have to grow up eventually. Heavenly Fate granting me rebirth isn’t meant for me to continue being dispirited... So.” She looked at him, her gaze tender: “So Senior Brother... let me bear this alone.” No matter what awaits me ahead, let me face it alone.
Ji Yu looked at her for a long time; many emotions flashed through his unruly phoenix eyes before finally transforming into calmness. He gently nodded: “...Take care.”
Lonely, he turned away and slowly walked into the distance, each step feeling like trudging through muddy ground...
Qi Mo, you are right; I Ji Yu am just a coward, just a timid person...
Even if she drives me away, I still don’t have the courage to speak... I really don’t have the courage to speak. I fear that once I open my mouth, what awaits me is endless despair. I fear that once I speak, I will see her unfamiliar gaze. I fear that once I speak... the person she loves is still you...
Imperial Study.
The large door was tightly shut, and the room was dimly lit. Su Peijiu, dressed in Peony Palace Attire, stood before the Dragon Table, wearing an appropriate smile.
"I called you back, do you resent me?" Jun Ye Su coughed softly, remaining seated before the Dragon Table, holding a Wolf Hair Brush that had been dipped in ink.
Su Peijiu chuckled lightly, "Your Majesty is joking. As Princess Ping'an, I naturally cannot stay outside for long."
"It seems you still harbor some resentment." Jun Ye Su looked at the Wolf Hair Brush, his head lowered so that his expression was unclear, but his voice was somewhat cold: "Since you have returned, I believe you know the reason. If you resent me, then so be it. I have protected you for three years; now it is time for you to repay that."
"Ping'an understands." Su Peijiu bowed, her expression unchanged.
"I will appoint you as Prince Ping'an during tomorrow's Morning Court. You should prepare... The territory of Crimson Kingdom was originally to be guarded by your aunt, but since she is not here, as her daughter, you must take on this responsibility..."
"I would serve without hesitation."
"Leave now."
"Yes."
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