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Hearing her words, everyone was extremely surprised, especially the assassins. Previously, their leader had warned them to be cautious of the Empress of the Silver Moon Kingdom, but they had not taken it seriously.
They thought the rumors were unreliable, but now they had no choice but to believe them.
After seeing the astonished expressions on their faces, Luo Bingbing continued, "Although I am not interested in that Imperial Edict, since you have provoked me, you must pay the corresponding price."
As soon as Luo Bingbing finished speaking, Dongfang Hao loudly commanded, "Bring them to the Prison and make sure to 'entertain' them well."
"Yes, I will ensure they are 'entertained' properly." With that, the guards who arrived later took the assassins away.
Seeing that they had been taken away, Dongfang Hao turned to Miyazawa and asked, "Miyazawa, how are you?"
After hearing his question, Miyazawa quickly replied, "Thank you for your concern, my lord. I am fine; it's just a pity that the leader managed to escape."
Nodding lightly, Dongfang Hao said, "It's alright. His objective was not achieved; he will definitely come again. You may leave now."
"I take my leave." With that, Miyazawa swiftly left. At this moment, Ivyah and the others also arrived. Upon seeing them, Luo Bingbing naturally had to explain everything.
Upon learning that the assassins were after the Imperial Edict, they couldn't help but furrow their brows. Hearing that a Killer Leader had escaped made them even more worried.
"Mommy, you don't need to worry. Since their objective was not achieved, they will definitely come again. Moreover, we already know they want the Imperial Edict. So let's set a trap and catch them easily. Just sit back and enjoy the show!"
After hearing Luo Bingbing's words, they no longer felt anxious and returned to rest one after another. Luo Bingbing and Dongfang Hao also returned to their palace and immediately took the Imperial Edict to the uninhabited Yichan Palace to store it there. In the room where they placed the Imperial Edict, they set up a Heavenly Desire Smoke Dream Formation.
The Heavenly Desire Smoke Dream Formation uses a secret blend of fragrant toxic smoke to confuse and excite people into a state of frenzy and dizziness. Generally, if someone inhales even a trace of this intoxicating aroma, they will be poisoned. The signs of poisoning include flushed skin; if one does not take an antidote beforehand or avoid it in time, they will experience full-body heat leading to dizziness. Under the torment of desire, their eyes will turn red and their bodies flushed; their mouths will feel parched as if on fire and their throats will seem ready to spew flames. They will either scream madly like dogs or fall into a dazed state where their minds are lost in fantasy until death ensues.
After everything was set up, the two returned to the palace, and as they left, Dongfang Hao deliberately stationed heavy troops there.
His purpose for doing this was twofold. One was to inform those who came to seize the Imperial Edict that it was hidden there; the other purpose was to intentionally let them see so many soldiers guarding outside, causing them to overlook the traps inside.
After the Killer Leader escaped from the palace, he immediately left Silver City and arrived at a mountain lodge outside the city. It goes without saying that this was their contact point.
As soon as he returned to his room, he reported their failed mission to Zhongli Qianxun via Falcon Courier.
A few days later, Zhongli Qianxun received his Falcon Courier. Upon learning of their failure, she not only did not get angry but was secretly pleased that she had finally found a worthy opponent.
Subsequently, she quietly dispatched twenty assassins to the Killer Leader, instructing him to go to the Silver Moon Kingdom's palace to seize the Imperial Edict again.
At this time, Yuru Yan had already returned to the Outer Realm. She detailed her encounter with Luo Bingbing to Empress Zhongli Nuo. After hearing this, Zhongli Nuo became very excited but also deeply saddened.
Knowing that Luo Bingbing and Dongfang Hao were both very powerful made her happy, but upon hearing that Luo Bingbing was unwilling to return to the island to take the throne, she felt very sad. After all, Luo Bingbing was her own granddaughter and the first heir to the throne.
Although she had many daughters and granddaughters, she knew that none of them could compare to Luo Bingbing. The only one who was somewhat clever had always wanted her life and her throne.
Therefore, she would not hand over her throne to those on the island.
Seeing Her Majesty frowning deeply with apparent worry made Yuru Yan feel a pang of sympathy. Thinking about the Deadly Poison within her, Yuru Yan felt even more distressed.
When she first returned, she not only checked Zhongli Nuo's pulse but also conducted a full-body examination; however, she could not identify the toxin's components or find a way to detoxify it.
Now, the entire Outer Realm was secretly controlled by Seventh Princess Zhongli Qianxun, and her hesitation in taking action against Empress Zhongli Nuo was not only due to the Imperial Edict but also because the Empress held a military token that could control half of the Outer Realm's military forces.
“Your Majesty, there have been widespread rumors among the people that the Crown Princess is the reincarnation of a Prodigy, a fairy descended to earth. I thought perhaps the Crown Princess could heal your body.”
Zhongli Nuo sighed after hearing her words, “Alas, she is indeed remarkable and very intelligent. It’s just a pity that her heart is not in the Outer Realm; otherwise, our Outer Realm would surely flourish again.”
“Why not let me go to the Silver Moon Kingdom once more and invite her back?”
As soon as Yuru Yan finished speaking, Zhongli Nuo replied, “Yes, you definitely need to find her again. However, this time, you must bring her back. Let Blue Rain accompany you.”
Upon hearing this, Yuru Yan immediately said, “Your Majesty, how can that be? If both Blue Rain and I leave, you will only have Shen Yan by your side.”
“It’s fine; you just need to return quickly. Besides, it will be quiet on the island during this time.”
“But…” Yuru Yan had not finished speaking when Zhongli Nuo interrupted her with a wave of her hand, “No need to say more. Go find Blue Rain immediately!”
“Understood.” With that, Yuru Yan quickly left to find their top expert from the Outer Realm, Blue Rain, to meet Zhongli Nuo.
After a while, Yuru Yan brought Blue Rain before Empress Zhongli Nuo. As soon as Blue Rain arrived in front of Zhongli Nuo, she knelt down and greeted her, “I am Blue Rain, here to pay my respects to Your Majesty. May I ask what Your Majesty commands?”
“Rise!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Once she stood up, Zhongli Nuo slowly said, “Blue Rain, you and Yuru Yan must go to the Silver Moon Kingdom immediately and bring the Crown Princess back to the island. Remember, no matter what happens, you must bring her back.”
Upon hearing her words, both women immediately responded in unison, “Yes, we will obey your command.”
Nodding lightly, Zhongli Nuo waved them off and said, “Alright, go! Take the back roads and be quick.”
After hearing her words, Yuru Yan and Blue Rain quickly left the Outer Realm and hurried towards Silver City in the Silver Moon Kingdom.
Watching their departing figures, Zhongli Nuo couldn't help but ask her Dark Guard, "Shen Yan, do you think they can bring back the Crown Princess?"
Hidden in the shadows, Shen Yan quickly replied after hearing her master's question, "This subordinate cannot make any assertions, but I can assure you that they will do their utmost."
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard footsteps approaching from a distance, so she immediately reported to Zhongli Nuo, "Master, someone is coming."
In just a moment, two women appeared before Zhongli Nuo. One was her second daughter, Zhong Li Xue, and the other was Zhong Li Xue's Personal Bodyguard.
As soon as Zhong Li Xue reached Zhongli Nuo, she immediately bowed and said, "Daughter pays respects to Mother Empress."
"Rise! It's rare for you to come see Mother Empress. I heard just a few days ago that you have taken another husband!" As soon as she finished speaking, Zhong Li Xue quickly flattered her, saying, "Mother Empress is wise; nothing can escape your notice!"
Zhongli Nuo smiled slightly and was about to respond when a melodious voice rang out from the courtyard. "Indeed, Mother Empress is well-informed!"
Hearing that double entendre, Zhongli Nuo knew without thinking that it was her calculating and cunning seventh daughter—Zhongli Qianxun—who had arrived.
Indeed, it was Zhongli Qianxun.
She was dressed extravagantly, wearing a light Purple Skirt underneath and a matching sheer skirt on top. Her hair was adorned with several gold hairpins shaped like auspicious clouds; her long lashes were as dark as ink, and her face bore deep dimples that radiated charm when she smiled. Her striking black-and-white eyes concealed profound thoughts and sparkled with bright intelligence.
"Greetings to Mother Empress. It has been many days since I last saw you; I have missed you greatly. Today I have come to pay my respects," she said.
Listening to her words, Zhongli Nuo felt no joy; instead, she furrowed her brow. It was not for any other reason but because she could not discern Zhongli Qianxun's true intentions.
After calmly responding with "You may rise," Zhongli Nuo fell silent. For some reason, she felt that today, Zhongli Qianxun's smile lacked the usual insincerity.
While Zhongli Nuo was lost in thought, she heard Zhongli Qianxun's voice again, slowly asking, "Mother Empress, are you feeling any better?"
Upon hearing her words, the confusion in Zhongli Nuo's heart immediately vanished. She couldn't help but think to herself, "No wonder today's smile seems so pleasing! It turns out the greeting was a pretense; the real intention was to probe!"
Although she was reluctant to engage with Zhongli Qianxun, she still had to maintain a facade. After glancing at Zhongli Qianxun, she replied lightly, "I am much better now, and the imperial physician said I have improved."
Zhongli Qianxun felt very pleased upon hearing her words, but not because of Zhongli Nuo's recovery; rather, it was because those words came from her own mouth.
Indeed, that imperial physician was under her influence, and the poison that afflicted Zhongli Nuo was concocted by that physician at her behest.
"That is truly wonderful news!" Zhongli Qianxun always excelled at maintaining appearances.
Seeing them engaged in such a pleasant conversation, Zhong Li Xue couldn't help but say to Zhongli Nuo, "Mother Empress, please rest well. I have some matters to attend to and will come back to see you in a few days."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhongli Qianxun quickly added, "Mother Empress, I also wish to consult my second sister about some issues. Therefore, I will take my leave as well. Please take care of yourself!"
Having achieved her goal, she naturally wanted to withdraw. With a ready excuse at hand, why wouldn't she use it? Thus, she seized the opportunity to bid farewell to Zhongli Nuo.
After giving a slight nod, Zhongli Nuo replied calmly, "Alright, you may both go."
Upon hearing her words, the two left in succession. Once they were gone, Zhongli Nuo sighed softly and said, "Ah... those two annoying individuals have finally left. What if she doesn't return?" After a brief pause, she continued, "I wonder if Blue Rain and Yuru Yan can bring her back."
It seemed as if she was talking to herself or perhaps conversing with someone else.
Hidden in the shadows, Shen Yan listened carefully to her words and understood what her master was worried about. She immediately spoke up to comfort her, saying, "Master, you need not worry too much. If the Crown Princess knows that you have been poisoned, she will surely rush back at once."
Sighing, Zhongli Nuo replied, "I hope so!"
At this moment, the palace of the Silver Moon Kingdom was still filled with joy, primarily because Mink and Su Yan had not yet departed.
With the adults present, the children naturally stayed as well, making Dan Huanan and Yelvixuan the center of everyone's entertainment once again.
However, Yelvixuan was no longer crying; instead, he followed Dan Huanan closely every day, dutifully acting as a little attendant.
On a clear morning seven days later, Yuru Yan and Blue Rain left the large ship and arrived at an unknown small country. However, they did not linger and directly passed through that small country toward Silver City in the Silver Moon Kingdom.
Although the assassins dispatched by Zhongli Qianxun had left the Outer Realm a day earlier than them, they took a shorter path and moved quickly. As a result, they had already arrived ahead of those assassins.
Once they reached the shore, the two of them headed straight for Silver City in the Silver Moon Kingdom, while the assassins went to the Cottage where the Killer Leader was located.
Thus, Yuru Yan and Blue Rain were still the first to arrive at the Silver Moon Kingdom Palace.
On this day, the weather was calm with light clouds scattered across a blue sky—a scene of prosperity.
The pink lotus flowers bloomed gracefully, their faint fragrance wafting through the air, filling this prosperous spring and summer with beauty as butterflies danced around.
In the Imperial Garden, flowers bloomed in abundance, each vying to adorn this magnificent era with their enchanting forms.
At this moment, Luo Bingbing and others were enjoying the flowers and scenery in a pavilion within the Imperial Garden. Meanwhile, Luo Tianyou was engaged in a game of strategy with Yelviyan at a nearby stone table.
Indeed, they were playing chess, specifically the modern Gomoku that Luo Tianyou had just taught them, while Dongfang Hao and Xuan Ye watched from the side.
Suddenly, a guard rushed in to report that two individuals claiming to be envoys from the Outer Realm were outside the palace gates, requesting to see Luo Bingbing.
Upon hearing the guard's words, everyone turned their attention to Luo Bingbing. Without a moment's hesitation, she ordered, "Tell them this palace is not available and will not meet with them."
The guard responded promptly, "This subordinate takes his leave." With that, he quickly exited.
However, not long after, the guard returned, stating that the two envoys refused to leave and insisted on waiting until Luo Bingbing was willing to see them.
Hearing this, Luo Bingbing raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Bring them here."
"Yes." The guard then brought Yuru Yan and Blue Rain to the Pavilion in the Imperial Garden, where Luo Bingbing and the others were located.
As soon as they saw Yuru Yan, everyone immediately recognized her, but they did not know Blue Rain standing beside her.
Luo Bingbing casually glanced at both of them and asked, "Are you here to collect the Imperial Edict?"
In unison, they replied, "We are here on Your Majesty's orders to respectfully invite the Crown Princess back to the island."
"I remember clearly that I have previously stated my disinterest not only in the Imperial Edict but also in the Outer Realm. Therefore, I kindly ask you both to return!" With that, Luo Bingbing turned to a nearby guard and said, "Escort them out!"
Upon hearing Luo Bingbing's words, both women became extremely anxious. Especially Yuru Yan; at that moment, she couldn't think of any other way and had no choice but to secretly communicate with Luo Bingbing about the current situation in the Outer Realm and Empress Zhongli Nuo's predicament.
However, upon hearing this, Luo Bingbing remained silent and did not make any move to keep them there.
Upon seeing Yuru Yan, her heart grew even more anxious. In her desperation, she quickly gathered her energy, turned around, and flew towards Luo Bingbing, kneeling directly in front of her and pleading, "Crown Princess, I beg you, please return to the island! The hopes of Your Majesty now rest entirely on you! Only you can..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Luo Bingbing interrupted, "You have the wrong person. I do not know Your Majesty at all, nor have we ever met. Furthermore, I have no interest in anything that does not concern me, so please leave."
After hearing this, Yuru Yan felt a sense of despair. However, she quickly thought of another method: if soft tactics wouldn't work, she would resort to force and directly abduct Luo Bingbing back to the Outer Realm.
With that thought in mind, she secretly gathered all her power and launched an attack towards Luo Bingbing.
Although her speed was incredibly fast and those around them had yet to react, Luo Bingbing was a person with top-tier abilities!
As soon as Luo Bingbing caught the fleeting glimmer in Yuru Yan's eyes, she immediately activated her inner strength and used her ability to teleport to a nearby location.
Naturally, her objective fell through. However, undeterred by the failed attempt, Yuru Yan continued to pursue Luo Bingbing's figure with determination.
At that moment, Blue Rain joined in on the attack. As soon as Dongfang Hao saw Blue Rain charging towards Luo Bingbing, he swiftly moved in front of her to shield her and intercepted Blue Rain's attack.
In a clash between experts, one could gauge their strength in an instant. The two quickly separated and retreated four or five steps, both having blood trickling from their lips.
Everyone could see that their strengths were evenly matched.
Upon seeing the blood at the corner of Dongfang Hao's mouth, Luo Bingbing immediately rushed to his side and anxiously asked, "Honey, are you okay?"
Shaking his head slightly, Dongfang Hao forced himself to suppress the turmoil within his body and slowly replied, "I'm fine; this minor injury won't affect me."
With just one glance, Luo Bingbing realized that both of them had sustained serious internal injuries. While speaking with him, she secretly used her healing ability to restore his bodily functions. As soon as he felt the turbulence within him calm down, he immediately understood that it was his Lovely One who was secretly healing him.
At this moment, Blue Rain was also exceptionally surprised and astonished. It should be known that she was the top expert of the Outer Realm. Long ago, both she and the people of the Outer Realm knew that there were no rivals for her in this world.
However, at this very moment, she not only encountered a rival but also one who was on par with her.
Although Yuru Yan had already informed her that Dongfang Hao and Luo Bingbing were incredibly powerful, she still did not fully believe it without experiencing it herself, feeling that it might have been an exaggeration.
Nevertheless, Luo Bingbing and Xuan Ye were also very surprised by Blue Rain's strength.
After taking a sharp look at Yuru Yan and Blue Rain across from her, Luo Bingbing raised an eyebrow and said, "You may leave! Go back and tell your Empress to give up on that idea!"
Upon hearing her words, Yuru Yan immediately responded, "Crown Princess, how can you treat Your Majesty this way? She is your own..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Luo Bingbing interrupted her with a wave of her hand, saying, "You don't need to waste your breath. If you say any more, neither of you will leave the palace of Silver Moon Kingdom."
Both of them were startled by her words and exchanged glances filled with questioning expressions.
At this moment, both of them felt quite troubled; on one side was the Empress's order, and on the other was the Empress's safety. Both sides were extremely important to them.
However, Luo Bingbing was unwilling to return with them to the island, and they did not have the ability to forcibly take her back. Thus, they were destined to fail the mission assigned to them by the Empress.
After exchanging glances, Yuru Yan and Blue Rain knelt before Luo Bingbing and bowed three times in unison, saying, "Crown Princess, the Outer Realm is always at your service. We must hurry back now; we take our leave." After speaking, they both stood up and quickly turned to leave the palace of Silver Moon Kingdom.
However, as soon as they exited the city, they stopped immediately. The reason was that Blue Rain had sustained internal injuries like Dongfang Hao and needed treatment.
The two of them arrived at a nearby grove where Yuru Yan and Blue Rain sat cross-legged. Then, Yuru Yan began to channel her energy to heal Blue Rain's injuries.
Due to their higher power levels, Blue Rain's recovery speed was also faster. After a week, the internal injuries Blue Rain sustained had healed.
With her injuries healed, the two of them naturally set off at full speed, urging their horses to hurry back to the Outer Realm to protect their master's safety.
With Blue Rain's arrival, Luo Bingbing and the others once again witnessed the strength of the Outer Realm. However, apart from shock, they felt nothing else.
Neither worry nor fear resided in their hearts.
During dinner, Luo Bingbing's family gathered once more to dine together, still in Ivyah's palace, and it was still just the six of them.
Su Yan and the others had originally intended to stay for dinner but were deliberately sent away by Luo Bingbing. There was a reason behind her actions.
The reason was that Luo Bingbing wanted to share with Dongfang Hao and the others what Yuru Yan had told her during the day. Although she felt very reassured about Su Yan and the others, she believed that some matters were better kept from them to avoid causing trouble.
After everyone had eaten their fill, Luo Bingbing immediately instructed the palace maids to clear away the dishes and ordered them and the eunuchs to leave.
Once she saw that all the extra people in the room had departed, Luo Bingbing shared with Dongfang Hao and the others what Yuru Yan had told her earlier.
After listening to her words, they remained silent. However, from their gazes, Luo Bingbing could see their unwavering support for her.
Yet, when her eyes fell on Lo An Lord, she noticed not only his support but also a sense that he seemed to have something to say. He hesitated, as if contemplating whether or not to speak.
Sensing his hesitation, Luo Bingbing directly said, "Father, if you have something to say, please just say it!"
Upon hearing her words, everyone's gaze turned toward Lo An Lord. Feeling their attention on him, he slowly spoke up: "I think that since the queen of the Outer Realm is your mother’s biological mother, shouldn’t we try to save her?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ivyah immediately said, "Yes, Lord An is right. If Consort Yun were still alive, she would definitely want the precious one to save her Mother Empress."
"Exactly! Our family has gone through life and death to finally be together, and the Empress of the Outer Realm can be considered the precious one's maternal grandmother. Therefore, I believe the precious one should help her with the poison. As for the succession issue, we can communicate with her and let her choose another candidate among the others," Luo Tianyou chimed in.
Seeing that both of them had spoken up, Lo An Lord no longer felt awkward. He then directly addressed Luo Bingbing, saying, "Bing Bing, why don't you help the Empress of the Outer Realm with the poison? Otherwise, when Father reaches the underworld, he really won't know how to face your mother."
Luo Bingbing understood that his earlier hesitation was due to not knowing how to approach her about it. Now that she occupied this body, it was time for her to do what was right for its original owner.
With that thought in mind, she said to everyone, "In that case, I will go to the Outer Realm tomorrow to help her with the poison."
As soon as she finished speaking, Dongfang Hao immediately said, "I will accompany you."
Upon hearing this, Luo Bingbing lightly nodded in agreement, while others chimed in, "It's good for you two to go together; you can look out for each other."
Soon after, everyone left Ivyah's palace and returned to their own chambers to rest.
The night was serene, with a silver crescent moon hanging in the sky like a cold silver blade. The stars seemed to have hidden away somewhere, unwilling to show their faces.
The night was deep and chillingly quiet.
But in this profound and cold darkness, the Killer Leader rushed toward the Silver Moon Kingdom's palace with assassins sent by his master. More specifically, they were heading toward the Imperial Edict located in Yichan Palace.
The shadows swiftly leaped into the palace, darting across the rooftops with nimble steps and movements as stealthy as night owls.
They arrived near Yichan Palace and secretly launched hidden weapons at the guards. After taking them out one by one, they quickly stormed into the room where the Imperial Edict was kept.
The Killer Leader saw that his assassins had already entered halfway, so he quickly dashed to the door, preparing to go in and retrieve the Imperial Edict. However, just as he reached the entrance, he caught a whiff of a strange fragrance. Sensing something was off, he immediately retreated and returned to the rooftop.
Upon returning to the rooftop, he heard a heavy thud from inside the room. Without needing to think, he knew it was the sound of someone falling.
At that moment, he realized it was a trap. He intended to leave the palace immediately, but as he lifted his foot, he felt a wave of dizziness wash over him. Just then, he suddenly heard several assassins shouting loudly from inside the room.
At this point, he was certain that it was a meticulously planned ambush.
Although he desperately wanted to escape the palace of the Silver Moon Kingdom, his head was spinning too much for him to see clearly at times. He also lacked absolute confidence in his ability to flee, so he chose to temporarily hide within the palace until his dizziness subsided before quietly escaping.
Due to the earlier shouts from those assassins, many people were already rushing toward Yichan Palace. For safety's sake, he decided to hide in the furthest palace from Yichan Palace.
Coincidentally, that palace was home to siblings Dongfang Chen and Dongfang Tong.
When they first arrived at the palace, Luo Bingbing and Dongfang Hao noticed them but decided not to act immediately due to the formation they had set up.
It wasn't until they heard the shouts from the assassins that they quickly made their way toward Yichan Palace, with others following suit upon hearing the commotion.
At this moment, those assassins had lost their sanity; some were unconscious on the ground while others were screaming wildly. Upon seeing them, everyone realized that these assassins were no longer capable of fighting back. Thus, when they arrived there, they stood around watching the spectacle.
However, they were unaware that one straggler was heading toward the residence of the twins.
The Nursemaid lived directly across from Dongfang Chen and Dongfang Tong. After hearing the shouts from the assassins, she hurried over to check on them.
But just as she reached the doorway, she caught a strong whiff of blood. Alarmed, she rushed into the room.
As soon as they entered, they saw a Black-Clad Masked Man in the room, holding a blood-stained Sharp Sword, which was pointed at Dongfang Tong on the bed.
In a moment of panic, the Nursemaid shouted loudly at the Black-Clad Masked Man, "Stop, you beast!" While yelling, she quickly lunged toward him.
Upon hearing her voice, the Black-Clad Masked Man immediately turned his head to look at her. As soon as he saw her rushing toward him, he swung his sword and instantly decapitated the Nursemaid.
Blood splattered everywhere...
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