There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

But that was to stop Hu Meier from doing something foolish. If he hadn't pinched her hard, she might have already fainted.

They arrived in such a hurry that Hu Meier didn't have time to tidy her clothes.

Furthermore, upon seeing Madam Hu, she habitually couldn't help feeling guilty, and Hu Meier had absolutely no confidence that she could perfectly cover up the matter.

So he switched from defense to offense, and suddenly opened his mouth to ask a difficult question:

"Sister, why are you out of breath and sweating? Could it be... that someone here dared to bully you?"

At first, Hu Meier subconsciously noticed something unusual about Madam Hu.

But as she talked, she felt more and more uneasy. Ever since the two of them finally recognized each other, Hu Meier had paid close attention to her older sister, knowing that although the other sister always looked sad and distressed, her demeanor was still as dignified as when she was young.

How could he have lost his composure like this?

Judging from the other person's current appearance, it was clear that he had been running away quickly before, which made Hu Meier furious.

They wanted to find that audacious person immediately.

"Don't overthink it. Who would dare to bully me? It's just that... I couldn't find you for a moment, so I was in a bit of a hurry."

Seeing that Hu Meier was about to get angry, Madam Hu quickly reached out and grabbed her sleeve.

Her explanation sounded perfunctory, and there were very unnatural pauses while she spoke, which made Hu Meier immediately realize that Madam Hu was definitely lying. Something must have just happened.

Before she could ask further, Mrs. Hu began her habitual nagging:

"You, you're not a child anymore. Don't take advantage of being favored and act recklessly. Things are different now than before; there are rules both inside and outside the palace..."

His words were filled with concern and worry.

Hu Meier felt helpless, but she couldn't tell the truth that her ability to establish herself in the palace wasn't due to any vague favor, but rather to her bewitching illusions that could confuse and mislead.

So he could only nod and agree perfunctorily.

Unable to withstand the onslaught of the other party's nagging, he simply grabbed Madam Hu's hand and forcefully changed the subject, asking in return:

"Okay, stop worrying unnecessarily."

"Could something possibly happen to me in the palace? But you, elder sister, seem to have lost some weight. But that fellow..."

"I told you not to get involved in things outside the palace, why are you still asking around?"

Before Hu Meier could ask the question, Madam Hu ended the conversation with the instructions she had just given. Her expression was natural, as if she had nothing to worry about, but her avoidance of the topic still made Hu Meier's heart clench.

Especially that attitude of not taking one's own affairs to heart.

What's most frustrating and frustrating is...

After a brief silence, Hu Meier decided to reveal some information that still needed further verification: "Sister, there might be a clue about the Fire Rain Agate that you lost back then."

"What did you say?"

Suddenly opening her eyes wide, Madam Hu gripped her sister's wrist tightly, her previous sorrowful and distressed expression instantly vanishing.

The only way is to make her lose control of her excitement and anticipation.

Meanwhile, Jiang Mo did not spy on the two sisters' conversation from the shadows, but instead quickly flashed past them along the corridor.

Upon finding Madam Hu, he immediately noticed a furtive figure loitering nearby, seemingly following her. Madam Hu herself appeared to be aware of this as well.

As he walked, he kept looking left and right.

But compared to the unease and anxiety of being followed, her face also showed a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

Rather than running away, it seemed more like he wanted to meet the person who was secretly following him.

You two sisters, are you using this elegant Pear Garden, a place frequented only by princes and nobles, as a venue for secret rendezvous?

So everyone's here to meet their old flames, huh?

Jiang Mo silently cursed in his heart, having already roughly guessed the identity of the person in the shadows.

However, he did not tell Hu Meier about this. After letting her go to meet Madam Hu, he left alone and headed towards the sneaky figure that was secretly following him.

The tragedy at Huoyu Manor was a carefully planned conspiracy.

Compared to Hu Meier, who is directly involved in the situation, Li Kai, who has close ties with various forces in South Korea, would undoubtedly know more clues and intelligence.

Furthermore, pressing Hu Meier for details about what happened back then would undoubtedly be like rubbing salt into her wounds.

Seeing the other person's reaction when their past was triggered, Jiang Mo couldn't bear to let them recall the nightmare they had finally managed to forget.

In comparison, Li Kai was undoubtedly a more suitable target for questioning.

Admittedly, the other party was also a victim back then, but how can a grown man be so fragile? Since he dared to return to Xinzheng, it must be because his desire for revenge is hard to extinguish.

Jiang Mo could also lend a hand to the other party.

Unfortunately, Jiang Mo recognized him, but Li Kai did not stop to wait. After realizing that someone was watching him, he, who was already hiding in the shadows, immediately ran out and disappeared into a more secluded corner.

Judging by how familiar he is with the terrain, this must be more than one or two times he's been here before.

In contrast, Jiang Mo knew absolutely nothing about the layout of the houses here. As Li Kai's figure quickly disappeared from his sight, he could only gather his energy and lighten his body to increase his speed.

Before the person could emerge from the shadows of the corridor, a sharp gaze swept towards Jiang Mo's direction.

This forced him to stop.

Han Qiancheng, this guy still seems unwilling to accept defeat, or perhaps he has received new instructions from Han Yu, as he is still squatting on the high place.

They silently monitored any suspicious activity in the area.

Without Hu Meier casting illusions to conceal his presence, Jiang Mo slightly increased his speed, which Han Qiancheng, who had taken the high ground, immediately noticed.

In the brief moment of distraction and retreat, Li Kai's figure had already disappeared.

Damn it, this has probably alerted them. Given their years of experience struggling to survive, they probably won't show themselves again anytime soon.

I wonder if Zi Nu or Tang Qi could find it.

But this isn't necessarily a bad thing. If he's intentionally hiding, he shouldn't fall into the hands of the Poison Scorpion Sect so easily.

Anyway, if we want to lure the other party out, we still have Madam Hu and Nongyu...

After mentally organizing the current situation in Xinzheng City and deciding on the next course of action, Jiang Mo returned to the Pear Garden.

The haiku had long since come to an end.

Despite their deep reluctance, they were ultimately destined to part. Perhaps fearing that someone would notice something amiss, Hu Meier had already switched places with her stand-in before Jiang Mo returned.

He returned to the spot where he was surrounded by the crowd.

Noticing Jiang Mo's gaze, she tried her best to keep her expression unchanged, but instead reached out and vigorously rubbed the fluffy white head of the little white creature in her arms.

Are you reluctant to part with it?

And I'm the same way, it's really worrying...

Perhaps it would be better to wait a little longer, gather more intelligence, and make full preparations, but the situation doesn't allow for delay. We must ensure that Mei'er has sufficient ability to protect herself as soon as possible.

Illusion and spirit fox, neither can be missing.

Watching Hu Meier's departing figure, Jiang Mo couldn't help but sigh.

Moving from one opulent cage to an even more opulent one is a journey fraught with unpredictability and disappointment.

Is a person's fate predetermined?

How much of this is left to be changed?

The eternally bright moon hangs above the night sky, silently rising and setting, never pausing for anyone's gaze.

Inside the Han King's palace, outside the Warm Fragrance Pavilion.

She gave a soft instruction, telling her maid to wait outside the door, and then went up the steps and entered the room alone.

Inside the Warm Fragrance Pavilion, a blood-red figure stood silently.

As always, Bai Yifei maintained his frosty demeanor. Despite being the Marquis of Blood Robe, he secretly sneaked into this place to meet Lady Mingzhu without being summoned by the King of Han, which can be described as disregarding the proper relationship between ruler and subject.

If the news were to get out, it would likely cause a great stir both inside and outside the government.

The two people in the Warm Fragrance Pavilion remained calm, as if it were not a private meeting between a minister and a concubine, but rather a chance encounter under the same roof.

There's no need to get excited or nervous.

"Cousin, the person you asked for should have been sent over by now, right? Why are you here again? Even if King Han is slow-witted, that old fellow Ji Wuye is very perceptive."

Lady Mingzhu twirled the incense with her slender fingertips, complaining with considerable disdain.

Even though the Blood-Clad Marquis is capable of entering and leaving the palace as if it were empty, there is always a risk in any meeting between the two.

Even she couldn't truly rule the harem with one hand.

"Unfortunately, it was that old fellow who sent me here. Today, despite Ji Wuye's objections, King Han ordered the end of martial law in Xinzheng City."

Even in front of his cousin, Bai Yifei's expression remained cold.

His tone was slightly softer, and compared to his coldness towards others, his words carried a touch more human warmth.

"The remnants of the Baiyue people have escaped one after another; the ghost soldiers' robbery of supplies has not yet been settled."

"There have been too many changes lately, and that old fellow is inevitably a bit uneasy and starting to have doubts about the situation in the palace."

Lady Mingzhu, who was gently inhaling the incense, paused slightly, a cold smile appearing on her face:

"What, does that guy think I'm too old and unattractive to control the King of Han? Hmph, sending that Jade Tiger to search for beauties all year round, he probably already has the idea of ​​replacing me."

"It's always been like trying to get something from a tiger."

Bai Yifei remained calm about Ji Wuye's underhanded actions. In contrast, he was also puzzled by the King of Han's unusually tough stance today.

"Let me think... Did that King Han go to Consort Hu's place yesterday?"

Setting down the incense she had just prepared, Lady Mingzhu frowned in thought, a smile of interest suddenly appearing on her lips: "Could it be that you finally have the motivation to compete for favor?"

"Interesting. I'd like to see what that lazy vixen is up to."

Chapter 81 You absolutely have to agree to this.

"Second Miss, are you planning to elope with me? Let me tell you, even if we don't prepare any gold or silver, we should at least pack some provisions in our pockets before we elope, lest we starve to death on the way."

In the remote mountains, where few people ventured, Jiang Mo squinted his dead fish eyes, spread his hands, and said weakly:

"How can you act like this, running out as if you're just going for a stroll in the back garden?"