After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

Pei Yunlian knelt on the ground, blood spilling from her mouth.

But the girl in front of him still didn't seem to think he looked pitiful.

He twisted the dagger in a flourish, then used the blood-stained tip to press against Pei Yunlian's chin, lifting his face with a slight force.

The knife tip was very sharp, pressed against his skin, and with just a little more force, it would pierce his throat.

Pei Yunlian was forced to raise his head, and when he met the rising sun, tears welled up in his eyes.

He just stared at her, his gaze as calm as a stagnant pool, and no one knew what lay beneath.

Su Ning tilted her head and looked at him, the curve of her lips deepening, revealing a tenderness that was almost cruel and chilling.

"Pei Yunlian," her voice was soft, so soft it was as if she were telling a secret, yet it pierced precisely into the softest part of his heart, "Never trust a woman who cries pitifully."

She seemed to be explaining, or perhaps mocking him.

The boy opened his mouth, his throat dry, and asked her, "Why?"

Do you hate us that much?

They hate us so much they want us to die.

Not far away, Tangxi and Yuezi both gripped their weapons tightly.

Even though Xie Zhuo is still on their side.

Neither of them made a move.

It wasn't just because of the men in black who suddenly appeared from the forest.

Furthermore, Pei Yunlian was surrounded by several swords, and they were afraid that if they could make even the slightest move against Xie Zhuo, it would be a great loss.

The two believed without hesitation that the men in black would plunge their swords into Pei Yunlian's body.

Pei Yunlian looked up at Su Ning, at that face so close to hers, pale and tear-stained.

Her eyelashes still held wet tears, shimmering in the morning light with a delicate, glass-like luster.

Why could she be so vicious, using them and herself as well?

Pei Yunlian couldn't understand it.

Footsteps sounded behind me, unhurried, steady, and powerful.

Hongxiu walked up behind her, holding a white handkerchief and a small celadon bottle in her hands.

She stopped behind her, knelt on one knee, and respectfully held the handkerchief and medicine bottle above her head. "My lord."

Su Ning didn't turn around. She reached out, picked up the white handkerchief from the tray, unfolded it, and gently placed it on the wound on her neck.

The handkerchief quickly turned red. She flipped it over and continued pressing, her movements very light and slow, as if she were doing something unrelated to her.

"Zijin, Xixi, I advise you not to act rashly. If something really happens to Prince Ling, believe me, you wouldn't want to know the consequences."

After she finished speaking, she casually tossed the handkerchief in her hand aside.

But Hongxiu still respectfully picked up the handkerchief stained with her blood.

Another series of footsteps approached.

This time it wasn't one person, but a group, led by a horse. The horse was pure white, its mane glossy and shimmering like satin in the morning light.

This was the horse Su Ning had ridden earlier. It was very docile. Su Ning reached out and gently patted the horse's neck. The horse rubbed against her palm, showing great affection.

Pei Yunlian might not be able to see clearly because she was being suppressed, but Yue Zijin and Tang Xi could see it perfectly clearly.

At this point, there is no such thing as abandonment or turning against each other.

The horse handlers were dressed neatly and cleanly, clearly from the palace, as they were surrounded by men in black.

There were also many soldiers in armor surrounding the area, sealing it off.

Bells hang for ten miles, guards stand guard.

This was clearly all planned!

Thinking of this, he looked at Su Ning, at the culprit who had led them to this predicament, and said helplessly to Tang Xi beside him:

"Now that things have come to this, you should finally believe that this is her true nature."

Tangxi hung her head dejectedly, lost in thought.

Pei Yunlian knelt on the ground, looking at Su Ning standing in front of him, between his trust and his foolishness.

The morning light shone from behind her, casting a thin layer of gold on her silhouette.

Her face was in shadow against the backlight, only her eyes were bright, strikingly bright, dazzlingly bright.

Are you going to kill us?

But Su Ning feigned composure, a gentle smile playing on her lips, and said, "How could that be?"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and looked at the three people opposite her.

He clapped his hands, and the crisp sound faded away.

The subordinates of Xiuyulou bowed and respectfully presented a box.

"Cold Water Flower."

She parted her cherry lips slightly, and returned to her usual, most trustworthy self.

"How about we use it to exchange for His Highness Prince Ling?"

Xie Zhuo, who was restrained by Yue Zijin and Tang Xi, showed no sign of distress. Staring at Su Ning, who was surrounded by the crowd, he coldly said, "So you still remember me."

Although the words were cold, if the two hadn't opened their hearts to each other, how could Xie Zhuo have let Su Ning go through all this trouble?

"Your Highness, what you're saying is misleading. I was just trying to help you."

"After all, the remnants of the previous dynasty have been eliminated. What harm is there in Your Highness enduring a little hardship?"

Su Ning spoke casually, but everyone present stared wide-eyed.

Aside from the surrounding attendants, the three main characters were all shaken to their core.

"you……"

It wasn't until this fig leaf was torn away that Pei Yunlian suddenly realized that Su Ning and Xie Zhuo's purpose today was him!

"What are you talking about... What, what remnants of the previous dynasty...?"

Yue Zijin looked dazed, clearly not expecting Su Ning to say something so surprising.

But Su Ning clearly lacked patience and stated bluntly: "If you're hoping to stall for time until Lou Xianyue or someone else arrives, you can forget about it."

"Today, I only want Pei Yunlian."

"Changing the person from the Cold Water Flower should be a good deal."

As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to realize that her tone was a bit too aggressive, so she softened her voice and looked at Tang Xi with a pitiful expression: "Xi Xi, the Cold Water Flower is right here..."

"With this, Uncle Tang can get his illness cured."

"Don't worry, I won't do anything to Pei Yunlian. I swear."

Perhaps to appear more sincere, Su Ning actually raised her hand and uttered a chilling vow.

But Tangxi didn't respond to her immediately; she was avoiding her.

The situation froze for a moment.

As time passed, Su Ning even noticed some commotion among the people at Ten Miles of Suspended Bells. Indeed, although their master didn't seem to think anything of it, his lackeys couldn't help but worry.

However, her Embroidered Jade Pavilion was no pushover either.

Just as her patience was running out, two voices rang out at the same time.

"Say yes" and "I'll stay"

It was Yue Zijin and Pei Yunlian.