to make it clear that the Emperor's heart is with my mother now. You entering the palace at this time would be very difficult, and more importantly, I don't think there's any need for you to enter the...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.

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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.slate!Although she said that, her tone still sounded like "I don't believe it".An Xuetang raised an eyebrow and smiled helplessly, "Then this concubine thanks Miss Xiao. Since Miss Xiao is here to see...