Yue Bei Yang suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Qin Jiu Jiu by the neck.
Her first reaction was not panic, but shock. She was shocked that Yue Bei Yang's method of killing her was exactly the same as Xie Jing!
"You..." She wanted to ask him if he was Xie Jing, but they were so close that she could clearly see his eyes. These eyes were undoubtedly those of the ambitious Yue Bei Yang!
Yue Bei Yang also held her tightly and said, "Do you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"
The force of his hand suddenly increased, and the suffocating sensation surged towards her again.
Qin Jiu Jiu couldn't breathe, her face turned red, and she looked extremely pained. Yue Bei Yang hardened his heart and continued to squeeze. However, her image suddenly appeared in his mind. Gradually, as her struggles weakened, the stabbing pain in his heart grew more intense!
His hand suddenly withdrew. He looked at his own hand in surprise!
He had almost killed Xing Ru with this hand just now. In his memory, it was also this hand that had almost strangled her to death.
But he clearly had no prior connection with her. Where did these memories come from? They were hazy, yet he was certain that the person in front of him was the one from his memories.
The person in front of him almost fell to the ground due to the loss of balance. He subconsciously caught her, his hand landing precisely on her waist, his fingers brushing against her side.
A tingling sensation traveled from his fingertips to his heart, and his memories gradually became clearer.
He shook his head, feeling as if his head was filled with lead.
Qin Jiu Jiu's consciousness slowly returned. She felt a sharp pain in her chest, and her throat was very dry and itchy. She coughed violently.
But why was she lying in Yue Bei Yang's arms?
He was currently looking down at her, his eyes filled with emotions she couldn't comprehend. Those emotions made him look tired, losing some of his coldness.
Had she just narrowly escaped death?
But why would Yue Bei Yang let her go?
Qin Jiu Jiu quickly got out of his embrace and stood up. She even took a few steps back until she was a safe distance away. Only then did she stand firm and say, "Thank you, Your Highness, for sparing my life!"
Her tone was clearly sarcastic.
Yue Bei Yang, however, paid no attention. He frowned, still recovering from the feeling of near suffocation and pain he had just experienced.
"Your Highness, Your Highness Consort, please come to the front hall for a meal!"
It was the voice of a servant.
The undercurrent between them was interrupted, and they didn't continue the topic.
However, earlier, Qin Jiu Jiu had thought that Ling Ye, who was hiding in the shadows, would appear to protect her, but he had never shown up.
It seemed that Ling Ye was also afraid of Yue Bei Yang!
With this test, Qin Jiu Jiu understood that Ling Ye was also untrustworthy.
Qin Jiu Jiu smoothed her disheveled hair and then tidied her clothes. Only after making sure she was properly dressed did she go to open the door.
Yue Bei Yang straightened his clothes and then walked to the door.
They followed the servant out and arrived at the front hall, where they saw Xing Zhan already seated at the head of the table. Seeing them, he smiled and said, "Your Highness!"
Qin Jiu Jiu looked at Xing Zhan's face and found it hypocritical. However, her expression remained unchanged, and she sat down with Yue Bei Yang.
As soon as Xing Ru entered the room, she smelled a fragrance. The scent was not strong, but it was very sweet, with a calming effect.
She scanned the surroundings and saw a small censer burning incense. She didn't think much of it.
Yue Bei Yang and Xing Zhan discussed official matters. Qin Jiu Jiu knew that given their relationship, they couldn't possibly get along so harmoniously, but they were still putting on a good show.
At least, that's how it seemed to Qin Jiu Jiu.
Qin Jiu Jiu lowered her head and ate by herself. Unexpectedly, Xing Zhan suddenly turned the conversation to her.
"Ru'er, you must strive to give the Second Prince a legitimate son as soon as possible!"
Xing Zhan said this while looking at Qin Jiu Jiu. She could only nod and pretend to be shy. In reality, she just wanted to brush off the matter, as she didn't want to speak at the moment.
Yue Bei Yang's gaze fell on her. It was so intense that even though she kept her head down, she could feel it.
What are you looking at? I had no choice but to nod!
Yue Bei Yang suddenly spoke, "Consort, you agree?"
His tone was clearly sarcastic, and Xing Zhan naturally understood. He hadn't even entered Xing Ru's room in the past year, so even if Xing Ru were pregnant, it wouldn't be his.
This statement was clearly mocking them, father and daughter.
A flash of anger crossed Xing Zhan's eyes, but he quickly resumed his smile, appearing like a good father seeing his daughter and son-in-law visiting.
Qin Jiu Jiu naturally heard it too, but her throat still hurt from Yue Bei Yang's earlier grasp, so she didn't want to respond.
Yue Bei Yang suddenly looked at her neck and naturally saw the red mark on it. Xing Zhan had no reason not to have seen it, yet he hadn't mentioned it. Yue Bei Yang couldn't help but be suspicious.
Did Xing Zhan truly love Xing Ru, his only daughter, as much as the rumors said?
He had been puzzled before. If Xing Zhan truly loved Xing Ru so much, why would he marry her to him, given that he was not one to show tenderness?
At that time, he had only thought that despite his love for his daughter, Xing Zhan still prioritized power. Now, it seemed he didn't dote on his only daughter as much as people said!
He had never experienced paternal love, nor had he grown up under his parents' care. However, he had seen how King Yue treated Yue Nan Sang and found the interaction between Xing Zhan and Xing Ru somewhat strange.
The meal finally ended. Xing Ru was already exhausted. Just as she was about to return to her room, she saw Xing Zhan looking at her. His gaze was hard to ignore.
Yue Bei Yang had already walked outside, seemingly oblivious to the undercurrent between them.
Xing Zhan walked up to Qin Jiu Jiu and patted her shoulder.
In an instant, he withdrew his hand and walked ahead.
Xing Ru, however, felt very uneasy. She looked towards the door. Yue Bei Yang had already turned around and was facing her, his gaze clearly on her and filled with scrutiny.
Xing Ru immediately followed Xing Zhan out of the door.
She remained uneasy, having overlooked the date.
And that love flower poison, it was Xing Zhan who administered it.
The incense in the room could amplify the potency of the love flower poison!
"Your Highness."
Only the two of them were left on the road. It was completely dark. It was early in the month, so the moonlight was still very faint. In the faint moonlight, Qin Jiu Jiu looked at Yue Bei Yang.
He had been walking in front, but he suddenly stopped. Qin Jiu Jiu found his back somewhat strange, so she walked closer to his side.
Qin Jiu Jiu looked at his face. He was completely hidden in the darkness, and she couldn't see his expression.
But Qin Jiu Jiu had a premonition that Yue Bei Yang was not right.