rsed his lips. What the emperor had said today truly shocked him. Even if there was a son between him and his elder brother who wasn't the emperor's, it couldn't possibly be because of his older broth...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.markings were gone. Feng Ming stopped his steps and carefully observed the surroundings.Here it was empty, only a few trees, and it couldn't hide anyone. If someone disappeared here... Xunluo and Ning...