So what if she's my sister-in-law? You seduced me first.

When Qingfeng came in, he saw his master affectionately holding the person in his arms, coaxing her to eat more. He hadn't seen such a gentle demeanor in all these years.

The master slept with his wife on a whim, thinking that they would separate peacefully once he got tired of her.

But half a year later, the master still had a taste for it and his favor towards the lady grew day by day. He even did so many disgraceful things for her.

He glanced at the lady's cold expression; it was true that everyone has their match.

"What is it?"

A calm voice came through, and Qingfeng immediately snapped out of his daze, presenting the booklet. "It was sent urgently from the palace. The war in Shangliang has been quelled, and the former crown prince has been killed."

Xie Xun paused, realizing that Murong Huang had acted much faster than he had anticipated.

Ning Yu noticed that he seemed to be thinking about something, so she looked towards the door. There were several guards standing at the door, and patrolling soldiers outside the cabin. The sound of clashing weapons could be heard.

What a cowardly emperor! He brought so many soldiers with him on this trip.

A strange light flashed in her eyes, and then the person turned to look at her. She lowered her eyes.

"Have some more food, and I'll let you go out for a walk."

Ning Yu was thoroughly fed up with his charity and ignored him.

Seeing this, Xie Xun stopped pressuring her, took a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, and carried her to the bed.

Ning Yu didn't want to sleep, so she curled up at the innermost part of the room, but the dog emperor pulled her over and held her tightly around the waist, making sure she slept.

"Sleep with me for a while."

Ning Yu neither struggled nor spoke, treating him as if he were invisible ever since she woke up.

Xie Xun knew she was angry, so he buried his head in her hair, hugged her soft, fragrant body, and closed his eyes.

Once a habit is formed, it's a terrifying thing. On the days she wasn't around, he couldn't sleep at night, always wondering where she was and what she was doing, and wanting to hold her while he slept.

The sound of even breathing came from behind her ear. Ning Yu looked calmly at the elaborate and gorgeous curtains. What should she do? How could she save herself?

She didn't want any more entanglement with Xie Xun, nor did she want to enter the palace, where she would be scheming against a group of women all day long, and if she wasn't careful, she wouldn't survive more than a few nights.

But he just wouldn't let her go. What sins had she committed to save such a thing in the first place?

The ship is now probably near Qingzhou. If they travel by water, they will arrive in the capital in two days. At that time, she will be trapped in the palace and will have no chance of getting out.

Ning Yu's mind kept flashing back to the waterways near Mozhou. He decided to fight for himself one more time, leaving his fate to fate.

She would rather die than return to his palace.

Xie Xun slept very well. When he opened his cold and aloof phoenix eyes, he saw her sleeping soundly with her head resting on his arm. Her beautiful face was not as cold and distant as it had been during the day. She was nestled gently in his arms, leaning against him.

He stared at it for a while before gently getting up, slowly pulling his arm out, and getting off the bed.

When Xie Xun came out after changing his clothes and washing up, she was still asleep. He sat down by the bed and looked at the bandaged wound on her neck. The secret medicine used was brought back from the Southern Frontier, and it was quite effective.

He bent down and kissed her on the cheek before leaving the room, still catching up on his work.

"Your Majesty, there is news of Xie Jingchen."

Xie Xunjun's dignified and elegant face remained calm and serene. "Where?"

"It is said that it appeared at Moon Pass, but General Fuyuan said that he did not find any movement in the north. Perhaps it is a stray dog ​​that has lost its home and does not have the courage to make a comeback. It is good enough that it can save its life."

"Send three thousand Dragon Scale Guards secretly to the Qinghai area; they must find him."

Xie Jingchen has been secretly contacting his old subordinates and traveling around the north. He needs enough troops to return to the capital.

If he were to raise an army in the name of the Crown Prince, it would invite endless bloodshed, and some factions within the Elders' Council would absolutely not want to see him appear.

All those who supported the Crown Prince's faction were either killed or injured, and all the officials who were transferred away from the military and political center were driven out of the vortex of power.

The infamy of Xie Xun's illegitimate accession to the throne was simply something no one dared to openly discuss, and many people suspected that the deaths of several princes were unexplained.

Xie Yun was well aware that if Xie Jingchen were to make his appearance, the court would inevitably descend into factional strife.

He looked at his elder brother sitting opposite him and tapped the table lightly. "Your Majesty should know that I am still alive, not because Xie Xun showed me mercy."

"Then what are you still hesitating for? Are you going to let my Xie family's empire fall into the hands of his elders?"

Xie Yun smiled helplessly, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. If I write to the Duke of Zheng's mansion now, it will only lead to the Duke being demoted from the center of power. We need a chance to strike decisively."

Xie Jingchen had already taken precautions and said coldly, "You don't need to worry about these things. Now, only you and I, brothers, are left in the royal family. You should trust me."

To be honest, Xie Yun had no interest in who would sit on the throne. He was seriously ill and was content to be a carefree prince. If the crown prince ascended the throne, he would still have a chance to live, but if Xie Xun ascended the throne, he would be driven to extinction.

Moreover, he thought of Ning Yu, whom he couldn't find before leaving the capital, and his heart grew slightly heavy. He remained silent.

Ning Yu has been on this ship for two days and will soon arrive in the capital.

Xie Xun had been busy with official business for the past two days, and would come over to eat and sleep with her when he had free time. She had been locked in this room the whole time, and it was only when they were almost in the capital that Xie Xun took pity on her and allowed her to go out for a walk.

It had rained during the day, and the air was damp. The old woman following closely behind her glanced at the patrolling soldiers and asked the old woman, "Where's the kitchen?"

"Is Madam hungry? This old servant will go and tell someone to send some snacks."

"Take me there."

"Madam's health is delicate; it's best if she avoids such hot and sweaty places."

Ning Yu didn't speak, she just looked at her calmly.

The old woman was taken aback, and quickly said, "Madam, please come with me."

The emperor's warship was enormous, with a lot of cargo stored in the hold. The kitchen was located above the cabins and occupied a considerable area, containing fruits and vegetables.

When Ning Yu went in, she saw everyone swinging their arms to prepare food, and the steaming soup pot was boiling on the stove. She found a corner where no one would notice and walked to the window.

She opened the window, and the dark sea was misty. The water was deep and the waves were rough. She surveyed the terrain for a few moments and set her sights on the dense forest on the opposite shore.

The old woman had just ladled a bowl of hot chicken soup for Ning Yu and placed it on the round table when she suddenly disappeared. Ning Yu immediately shouted and anxiously called for someone to look for her.

Hearing the nanny's urgent voice, Ning Yu dared not delay any longer, tied up her trouser legs, and jumped onto the window.

As the chaotic footsteps approached, she swiftly and subtly slipped into the water.

There were no violent splashes on the sea surface, only shallow ripples. By the time the old woman leaned out the window and looked left and right, the sea was already completely calm.

Looking around, the shore was brightly lit in the night, but there was no trace of the lady.

It’s over.