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Without the threat of the dagger, Mei Ru's figure swayed, and she floated back a distance of about ten feet. Her hands reached to her waist, and with a gentle shake, a soft sword suddenly sprang out, gleaming brightly.
No matter how skilled Mei Ru was in martial arts, she was still a woman. Moreover, Yun Kong's martial skills were superior to hers, so she had to be cautious in her approach.
Once freed from Yun Kong's grasp, Mei Ru's courage grew significantly. She let out a cold laugh and said, "Yun Kong, since you know now, I won't hide it from you. Indeed, we are strangers to each other. If it weren't for that item, I would never have offered you my help."
Some words can hurt just as much as a blow to the head. Once the truth is revealed, the feeling of facing something one cannot accept is truly unbearable.
Yun Kong felt a tightness in his chest, as if something had gripped his heart fiercely, causing his breath to become unstable.
"Your identity is indeed not simple!" Yun Kong took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the disappointment and anger within him.
"Yun Kong, aren't you the same?" Mei Ru seemed even more disappointed as she scoffed. "You say you like me, you say you love me, and you're willing to do anything for me. Fine, I admit that for my sake, you were willing to shave your head and become a monk to guard the secrets of Dazhao Temple. But Yun Kong, that secret was leaked too suspiciously... I knew there was an insider, but I never imagined it would be you. Yun Kong, you've deceived me so cruelly!"
Mei Ru's expression was filled with indignation as she exclaimed, "Yun Kong, you've long betrayed me and our vows between us, haven't you?! Speak up! Speak up! Yun Kong, it's a waste of my heartfelt intentions towards you; you deserve to go to hell!"
A strong wind blew by, lifting Mei Ru's long hair and making her expression even more ferocious. "Not only have you betrayed me, but you've also betrayed the sacred spirits behind us. What punishment do you deserve?!"
Looking at the once dignified and composed Mei Ru now filled with resentment, Yun Kong felt a deep ache in his heart. He steadied himself and shook his head softly with a hoarse voice. "That 'Dragon Coiled, Eagle Wing' is not mine..."
Mei Ru was instantly stunned, her expression clearly flustered. "W-what do you mean?"
"It was left behind by those who were chasing me that day... Those people must be your accomplices..."
Mei Ru finally understood; it turned out she had been wrong from the very beginning!
In short, Mei Ru had been wise all her life but foolish for a moment—saving someone she shouldn't have saved and misplacing her feelings ultimately led her down a path of no return...
Mei Ru stared at Yun Kong and suddenly laughed up at the sky. "Hahaha..."
The sound startled the nearby sparrows resting and foraging, causing them to scatter with a flutter.
Mei Ru finally managed to stifle her laughter, covering her chest with one hand. Suddenly, as if her strength had given out, she sank to one knee on the ground. Slowly lifting her head, she fixed her gaze on Yun Kong, a bittersweet smile curling at the corners of her lips. "I lost... Yun Kong, the thing I regret most in this life is knowing you... I once thought I would fail, but I never imagined I would be defeated by you. So tell me, how do you plan to deal with me?"
Her words struck him like a whip, landing heavily on his already wounded heart. Yun Kong felt a sharp pain in his chest.
He and she had ultimately reached a point of open opposition.
Yun Kong stepped forward slowly, struggling to suppress the urge to help Mei Ru up. They were so close yet felt worlds apart.
He forced a bitter smile. "Mei Ru, you didn't lose to me; you underestimated the Emperor of the Great Qin Empire. From the day you entered the palace, you had already fallen into the trap set by the Empress of the Great Qin Empire..."
Mei Ru looked up, quickly masking her surprise with a sorrowful smile. "I see now; it must be that Zhao Prince has turned against us..."
Yun Kong nodded. "You truly are clever..."
With a long sigh, Mei Ru seemed to be speaking to herself. "I warned Left Chancellor long ago that Zhao Prince is unpredictable and cunning; I told him to be wary of Zhao Prince. I never expected it would come to this. Left Chancellor has been slow to act; he must have grown impatient and decided to switch sides to that shrewd Emperor..."
At the mention of Left Chancellor, Yun Kong's expression froze.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke up. "Are you... very worried about Left Chancellor?"
Mei Ru pulled her thoughts back and looked intently at Yun Kong, whose face was slightly flushed. She understood what he was concerned about and nodded, her vacant eyes filled with defiance. "Yun Kong, you need not doubt it. Yes, it’s true; I grew up without a father. He cared for me and loved me, bringing me much joy."
"Enough!"
In shock, Yun Kong interrupted Mei Ru loudly, his face instantly turning crimson as he involuntarily took a few steps back.
"You really have an unclear relationship with that fake Chancellor Mei!" Yun Kong's voice trembled with rage, his steps faltering. "I understand now; your previous evasions were all because of him..."
Mei Ru turned her gaze away, feeling her heart grow cold. Speaking any further would be a waste. All she wanted now was to escape as quickly as possible.
She slowly rose from the ground, brushing her long hair behind her ear, revealing her pale, snow-like face. She brandished the soft sword in her hand, her voice as cold as ice. "Yun Kong, enough with the nonsense. Since you are one of the Empress of the Great Qin Empire's people, we are no longer acquaintances. Let’s pretend we never knew each other. Come at me..."
A distance away, Yun Kong's face turned pale. "You can't escape the curse of the Eastern Kingdom, can you?"
Mei Ru paused for a moment and decided to lay her cards on the table. "The Eastern Kingdom's fate is sealed. The Jiu Rang Family should have recognized their situation and surrendered long ago. Instead of living in despair, they might as well embrace the light and find a way to survive..."
With the truth laid bare, the last glimmer of hope vanished into thin air.
Yun Kong felt darkness closing in on him. "Mei Ru, you truly are one of Yamatai's people! I suppose you have received the true teachings of the bandit Himiko!"
"Smart of you!" Mei Ru sneered.
"No wonder you want to be the mistress of the Eastern Kingdom!" Yun Kong smiled bitterly.
Thinking of how many innocent men had perished under that terrible curse over the years in the Eastern Kingdom and Jiu Rang Family made Yun Kong's heart bleed. The woman he adored deeply turned out to be a cold-blooded killer without a hint of remorse!
"As long as you lift their curse, I will let you go today..." Yun Kong's gaze darkened.
"The curse of the Holy Spirit cannot be altered," Mei Ru scoffed. "It's unsolvable! Make your move, Yun Kong!"
Mei Ru was truly unwell this time; she felt dizzy and restless, a certain indescribable heat surging within her body that sometimes made it difficult for her to speak.
She could only endure this peculiar feeling.
When Mei Shuang woke up, she appeared to be a good person, but as soon as she fell asleep, she would break out in a cold sweat, twisting and turning her body as if enduring immense pain. Nangong Nuo felt an overwhelming urge to kick all the physicians in front of her aside.
Almost everyone said that Mei Shuang was poisoned, but no one could clearly identify what poison it was or how to cure it. Everyone was poring over medical texts, urgently researching countermeasures, but each had their own opinions, and no one dared to make a final decision.
Two days later, Nangong Nuo noticed that the black strands on Mei Shuang's forehead had increased. She felt anxious; what should she do?
When Mei Shuang opened her eyes again, she said to Nangong Nuo, "Let's go back to the palace..."
Although Nangong Nuo was surprised at how suddenly Mei Shuang had changed her mind, she quickly prepared a carriage.
Mei Shuang specifically requested Lin Tian'er to accompany them, and Nangong Nuo had no objections; after all, having another woman to care for Mei Shuang on the journey would be beneficial.
Due to continuous heavy rain, many roads were impassable, so they decided to take a longer route via the waterways. The river was swollen, but it did not affect the transportation along the canal leading to the capital.
As they traveled up the Grand Canal, taking in the prosperous scenery on both sides, Lin Tian'er, who was experiencing the waterway journey to the capital for the first time, couldn't get enough of it. She repeatedly praised the brilliance and greatness of those who constructed the Grand Canal, almost ready to worship them.
"Do you want to know who is behind this?" Mei Shuang asked.
"Who? You know? Hurry up and tell me," Lin Tian'er exclaimed excitedly.
Sitting opposite them, Nangong Nuo observed Lin Tian'er chattering animatedly and thought that there was nothing refined about her demeanor. No wonder she could get along with Mei Shuang; they were clearly kindred spirits.
Mei Shuang glanced at the indifferent Nangong Nuo, then at the eager Lin Tian'er. Suddenly feeling spirited, a mischievous idea quickly formed in her mind.
"Damn it! Lin Tian'er, when I didn't want to go to the Lin Residence, you dragged me there. Now that I want to leave the Lin Residence, you won't let me go, which directly led to a series of thrilling events afterward. Today, I must play a trick on you."
She said seriously, "This is something most people don't know, but of course I do. However, I won't tell you for free..."
Lin Tian'er saw Mei Shuang being mysterious and pouted, "Is this a secret? Do you want money? How much? Lin Shoutong, I barely have any coins on me while I'm out..."
"Money, money, your family has plenty, right?" Mei Shuang shrugged and laughed, "Come here, I'll tell you..."
Lin Tian'er obediently leaned in closer. When Mei Shuang whispered something in her ear, Lin Tian'er’s eyes widened in shock, and a blush spread across her fair face as she exclaimed, "What? You want me to kiss him? No way, no way! That’s completely inappropriate!..."
Lin Tian'er waved her hands in a flustered refusal.
Nangong Nuo also heard this and found it amusing to see Mei Shuang's serious demeanor. He hadn't expected her to be so playful. However, no one had ever dared to make a joke at his expense in public before.
The reason he didn't frown was that he noticed Mei Shuang suddenly seemed lively today. He didn't want to provoke her; besides, he was curious to see how this woman would coax Lin Tian'er.
Seeing that Nangong Nuo pretended not to hear, Mei Shuang understood the situation. She had just used Lin Tian'er to test Nangong Nuo's reaction. If he were unhappy, she would stop immediately; after all, she could always say she was joking. Moreover, since she was currently unwell, he wouldn't do anything to her.
Nangong Nuo glanced at her, and Mei Shuang immediately understood the provocative signal—clearly indicating that he was challenging her: Can you do it?
Mei Shuang shot back a look that said fine, I'll give it a try for you.
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