Yun Shu's beautiful eyes suddenly turned cold.
For no reason, why would the young emperor faint, and his condition worsen?
Under her treatment, the young emperor should not have experienced such a situation in the past half a month.
"What's going on?" Yun Changfeng frowned deeply.
The gatekeeper shook his head. "The person who came didn't say much, just that they were here to escort Miss to the palace and that Master didn't need to go."
"I don't need to go? Could it be that people in the palace have some reservations?" Yun Changfeng's brows furrowed even deeper.
Yun Shu had already risen. Hearing the gatekeeper say Yun Changfeng didn't need to go, her expression shifted. "Father, I'll go to the palace first."
"Once you're in the palace, be careful. The Emperor is unconscious. We don't know who is guarding him now. You must be cautious when you enter. I'll send someone to the Night King's mansion to see if the Night King has also entered the palace," Yun Changfeng nodded.
This was a critical juncture, and the Emperor's safety was paramount.
"Alright."
Yun Shu took nothing but a handful of melon seeds, left the mansion, and got into the carriage sent from the palace.
Palace carriages were always luxurious.
They were fully equipped.
They were lined with fox fur.
Soft and downy.
However, in her haste to get to the palace, the carriage traveled very fast.
It shook violently.
Yun Shu's fair and soft fingers lightly tapped her knee.
Her beautiful eyes were clear and bright.
She lifted the carriage curtain and glanced outside.
The streets outside were bustling.
Suddenly.
She saw a small figure weaving through the crowd.
"Yun Xiao Jing?"
The small figure was hopping and skipping joyfully in the street, holding two small sugar figurines.
Had he escaped from Ruan Xi's watchful eyes again?
After all, in the capital city, what was so appealing that Yun Xiao Jing would go to such lengths to conceal his whereabouts?
If she weren't in such a hurry to get to the palace, she would have caught Yun Xiao Jing immediately and questioned him thoroughly!
He was truly a handful!
At this moment.
Yun Xiao Jing, who was hopping along, was completely unaware that he had been spotted by Yun Shu.
He was holding two small sugar figurines, which he had just bought!
He intended to give them to Zhan Xiao Li!
Hahaha!
"Nothing can stop me, Yun Xiao Jing! I can run away whenever I want! Hmph! Ruan Xi wants to compete with me? And wants to be my father?"
Yun Xiao Jing said as he laughed.
His short legs ran exceptionally fast.
He needed to think carefully about how to trick his 'scummy dad' when he returned to him!
...
A moment later.
The carriage continued to sway.
Yun Shu had been resting with her eyes closed.
Suddenly.
She opened her eyes.
Based on the time and the carriage's speed, she should have arrived at the palace by now.
However, she hadn't, and the carriage was still speeding along.
She lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
The surroundings were barren.
There were no streets or houses in sight.
Yun Shu raised an eyebrow, her red lips curving into a smile.
...
Night King's Mansion.
Qiu Lu walked into the study with a bewildered expression.
He approached Zhan Tian Ye from behind.
He remained silent for a long time.
But the confusion on his face did not dissipate.
He seemed to be troubled by something, his face etched with bewilderment.
He wanted to speak but held back.
Zhan Tian Ye raised his cold brow. "Say what you want to say."
"The matter concerns the second Miss Yun," Qiu Lu replied with great helplessness.
He hesitated to speak, fearing he might be reprimanded by the King.
Yet, if he didn't speak, the matter didn't seem to be simply about the second Miss Yun.
Zhan Tian Ye raised his brows coldly.
"Into the palace?"
"Yes, General Yun sent someone to ask if Your Highness had entered the palace, and also hoped that Your Highness would put aside past grievances and not make things difficult for the second Miss Yun in the palace. It's truly strange, why would General Yun send such a message? Has the second Miss Yun entered the palace? But what does the second Miss Yun entering the palace have to do with Your Highness entering the palace?" Qiu Lu was full of confusion.
Zhan Tian Ye's cold eyes flickered.
"Into the palace?"
"Yes, General Yun thought Your Highness would also enter the palace," Qiu Lu nodded.
Zhan Tian Ye narrowed his sharp eyes. "Go and ask at the palace gate."
"Ah? Ask what? If the second Miss Yun has entered the palace?" Qiu Lu was surprised.
His mind was slow to react, and he didn't grasp the situation immediately.
Zhan Tian Ye's eyes turned cold.
Qiu Lu understood instantly. "Your subordinate understands! Your subordinate will go to the palace gate to inquire about the situation now."
"Also, inform General Yun at the General's mansion that this King has not entered the palace," Zhan Tian Ye further commanded.
Qiu Lu suddenly understood something.
Could it be that the second Miss Yun had been framed?
...
In front of a deserted and dilapidated temple.
A carriage sped forward.
And suddenly stopped.
Then the palace servant driving the carriage jumped down and quickly left.
Leaving only the carriage, isolated there.
The surroundings were silent.
Occasionally, the wind blew, causing the carriage curtains to flap about.
It sounded like mournful cries.
The person sitting in the carriage seemed completely unaware of the approaching danger, or perhaps didn't know the driver had left.
Several black-clad figures, hidden in the shadows, appeared silently.
They surrounded the carriage.
Glinting swords were pointed at the carriage.
At this moment.
A pair of soft, white, slender hands lifted the curtain.
The hands were exquisite.
They seemed to emit a lustrous jade glow under the sunlight.
"Who are you?"
The woman's delicate voice inquired.
If anyone were listening carefully at this moment, they would surely detect the rather cold tone of the woman.
If anyone were to see Yun Shu's face, they would be shocked. Why was she smiling?
Of course, no one could see her at this moment.
The carriage curtain obscured her face.
The several black-clad men exuded a ferocious killing intent. No one answered her.
This scene would have terrified any frail woman into panic.
Yun Shu was patient.
Someone had set a trap for her.
It wasn't for her to have silent air.
They didn't want to speak, and it wasn't yet dark.
She had the patience to wait.
It was a stalemate for about fifteen minutes.
This was the most vulnerable time for anyone's mental fortitude.
Fear could also accumulate to a high degree.
Finally, someone spoke.
"Do you want to walk out of here alive?"
A figure walked over from not far away.
Also dressed in black.
A cold question was posed.
Yun Shu smiled, her lips curving into a shallow arc. "Do you want to walk out of here alive?"
The black-clad men frowned. "Are you waiting for someone to save you? Don't wait. No one can find this place. Your life is in our hands now. If you don't want to die, do as we say!"
Yun Shu's smile became radiant and bright. "What do you want me to do?"
"Take off the human skin mask on your face obediently! Otherwise, if we make a move, we will not show any mercy." the black-clad men threatened coldly.
Yun Shu's smile became even more brilliant. Not show any mercy?
Did they know what it meant not to show mercy?
"I don't want to, what should I do?" Yun Shu asked.
"Don't want to? Then don't blame us for being ruthless! Today, the second Miss Yun will not only have to reveal her true face but will also be stripped naked and thrown into the street!"
The black-clad men narrowed their eyes and gave an order.
"Go!"