After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

After returning to her tent, Meng Qianqian fell asleep immediately and woke up to find it was already dawn.

Only Mo'er was guarding her inside the tent.

The two sisters had a clear division of labor: Mo'er was responsible for taking care of her personally, while Ya'er was responsible for planning her food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

But Meng Qianqian guessed that the task of reporting to Shan Cheng also fell to Ya'er.

She saw through it all but didn't say anything, and everything continued as before.

She felt as if she were not a hostage who had lost her freedom, but a noble lady on an outing.

The herders are a couple.

The two were unaware of their true identities. Shan Cheng told them that he was Shan Cheng's younger sister, who had married the wrong person and whose brother-in-law was a scoundrel. He and his aunt had traveled from their maternal home, thousands of miles away, to save his sister from her suffering.

I'm about to take my younger sister home now.

The herdsman couple felt great pity for Meng Qianqian's plight, and they took even better care of her when they saw that she was pregnant with the child of the scumbag man.

“Poor thing.”

The woman sighed, holding Meng Qianqian's hand, tears streaming down her face.

At breakfast, I specially cooked an extra bowl of mutton soup for Meng Qianqian, with more meat than soup.

Neither Shan Cheng nor the Loulan Queen received this treatment.

They all changed into herdsman's attire.

Aymulan still wore her mask. Ya'er and Mo'er did not know her identity and truly believed that she was Shan Cheng's aunt.

After breakfast, the group prepared to set off.

Shan Cheng gave the couple some money for food and lodging, but the horse herders refused it. Shan Cheng secretly left it in the tent.

As he rode past Meng Qianqian on horseback, Meng Qianqian glanced at him and said, "You're quite the actor when you're out in public."

Those who don't know him would never guess that he is the Loulan Great Wizard who treats human life as worthless and has created countless puppets. In his eyes, the lives of the living are of no importance.

Shan Cheng was scolded, but he wasn't annoyed. He smiled and said, "I don't deny that."

"You're so thick-skinned."

Meng Qianqian looked away.

Shan Cheng said, "The journey ahead is not convenient for carriages, so I will try to make the horses walk as slowly as possible."

Meng Qianqian ignored him and mounted the horse he had prepared for her.

Aymulan also mounted her horse.

Shan Cheng led the way.

Mo Yi always stayed by Aymulan's side.

However, his gaze would occasionally fall on Meng Qianqian, filled with vigilance and coldness.

Meng Qianqian's lips curled slightly: "Lord Mo, it's only been a few days, there's no need to miss me so much, is there?"

Mo Yi's face darkened: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Meng Qianqian said, "Has no one ever told you that staring at a girl is a way of expressing affection?"

Mo Yi's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red: "You shameless woman!"

Aymulan's expression was calm, as if she didn't care at all.

Meng Qianqian looked at her: "Your Highness, keep your subordinates in check. Since ancient times, even heroes have found it hard to resist the charms of a beautiful woman. Once a man loses his mind, he will not listen to orders."

Mo Yi drew his sword: "Don't you dare try to sow discord between me and the Princess!"

Meng Qianqian looked at the Tang sword held against her neck, her smile undiminished.

Aymulan said, "Moyi, put the knife down."

Meng Qianqian, like a raging fire, exclaimed, "Lord Mo, it's not good to always lose your composure like this!"

Mo Yi had a bitter pill to swallow.

Isn't it because this woman is too infuriating?

In all his years, he had never seen such an infuriatingly sharp tongue.

Aymulan said to Meng Qianqian, "I advise you to save your energy, you'll have a lot to do later."

Meng Qianqian raised an eyebrow.

toss?

Would she be afraid?
However, Aymuran did not take her to Shanshan City, but secretly changed her route to Liuli Island.

If Lu Yuan and her brother went to Shanshan City, it would be a minor matter if they found nothing, but they might fall into her trap again. Meng Qianqian tightened her grip on the reins and looked Ayimulan over once more.

This woman is definitely not simple.

If she could execute a flawless plan in the capital, Meng Qianqian didn't believe she would be completely unprepared in Shanshan.

The reason she withdrew at this time may be to clear herself of suspicion.

Chenlong was, after all, the King of Loulan's own son. Regardless of whether the King of Loulan had any fatherly affection for Chenlong, he would always become soft-hearted as he grew old.

If Chenlong dies in Shanshan City, it will have nothing to do with Ayimuran.

Is that what Aymuran is planning?
How could she send a message to her brother and Lu Yuan, reminding them that she was not in Shanshan City at all, and also warning them not to fall into Aymuran's trap?

"Yinhu Guard, if your horse is not fast enough, you may ride with me."

Seeing that she hadn't followed, Shan Cheng turned around and said something mischievous.

Meng Qianqian smiled and said, "I don't like your horse. If you want to ride, ride Lord Mo's."

Mo Yi gritted his teeth: "Shameless!"
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at night.

Meng Qianqian finally understood what Ayimulan meant when she advised her to save her energy.

They actually made it to the edge of the desert and stayed at the only inn they could find.

Needless to say, the house was extremely shabby; even the mattress was covered in sand.

As Mo'er tidied up, she muttered, "It's really too unfair to make Miss live in a room like this."

Since Meng Qianqian is now Shan Cheng's younger sister, the two sisters changed how they addressed each other.

Meng Qianqian didn't care.

When you're traveling, your identity doesn't matter.

Her brother is Chenlong; she should just keep that to herself.

Ya'er said, "Say less. Didn't we bring some valuables? Just change into them."

Mo'er muttered to herself as she changed it.

"I want to drink water."

Meng Qianqian said.

Ya'er went to fetch water.

Meng Qianqian looked at the small teapot in her hand: "It's not enough."

Ya'er said, "The desert is short of water, and this is all the inns we have."

Meng Qianqian said expressionlessly, "Then let your master figure out a solution."

Ya'er hesitated for a moment, then went to report to Chancellor Shan.

Shan Cheng smiled and said, "I understand."

He went to the innkeeper himself to buy water.

Half an hour later, Meng Qianqian's room was not only filled with plenty of tea, but also bath water was ready.

This might be the last bath I take.

Meng Qianqian felt no guilt and enjoyed a relaxing bath.

She could faintly hear the two sisters talking outside the door.

"Water is more expensive than oil in the desert. She used so much water by herself; does she know the price the young master paid?"

It was Mo'er's voice.

She lowered her voice very low, but unfortunately, it couldn't escape Meng Qianqian's sharp ears.

Strangely enough, after becoming pregnant, my five senses did not become dull; on the contrary, they became more sensitive.

"That's the young master's business. You and I should just take good care of the young lady and never mention such things again."

Ya'er gave him a long and detailed explanation.

The two sisters then started chatting about the food at the inn, which dishes were delicious, which rooms were big... It was all nonsense, so Meng Qianqian stopped listening.

She soaked in the bathtub, wondering if Lu Yuan could see through Aymuran's plan.

If possible, this inn is the only chance I have to leave a secret signal for Lu Yuan.

Once inside the desert, with its endless yellow sand, forget about using secret signals; people and camels could be buried alive.

"So, how exactly should we leave a secret signal at the inn?" (End of Chapter)