"That's right." Seeing that Shen Xiyin had finally given up on the idea of leaving, He Yunxiu heaved a sigh of relief. Although Shen Xiyin knew martial arts, she was no match for Zhao Shengming. Letting her stay was the only way.
After comforting Shen Xiyin, He Yunxiu returned to her room. Although the lights were not lit, she saw the figure sitting at the table at a glance. She was shocked for a moment, but when she saw who it was, she heaved a sigh of relief. "Why are you here?" he asked angrily.”
"Looking for you." The person slowly turned around. At this time, He Yunxiu had already lit the lamp. The light of the lamp reflected on his face. This person was Ouyang Yuan, the emperor's official guard. She stood up, walked over, and said with a smile," It's not easy to see you, especially tonight. I didn't expect you to come so late. I'm running out of time."”As he spoke, he was about to hug He Yunxiu, but He Yunxiu gently avoided him. This made Ouyang Yuan very depressed and helpless.
"Didn't I say not to meet before entering the palace? Why are you here again?”Suppressing her excitement, He Yunxiu turned around and asked expressionlessly.
"Do you think I can do it?" " I love you, and you love me too, but you insist on entering the palace. How can I accept this?" Ouyang Yuan asked with a choked voice.”
"This is for my father. I have no other choice. If you really respect me and love me, don't disturb me, okay?”At this point, He Yunxiu suddenly understood Shen Xiyin's choice. She had no choice. Thinking of Shen Xiyin, she couldn't help but ask," When did you come?”
"I'm already here. I know what happened here.”
" Then you…" He Yunxiu was worried.
"Don't worry, you're the person I love and Grand Preceptor He is my savior. I won't tell anyone about this.”Ouyang Yuan consoled," That Fu Ruihai might have told you guys before. Zhao Luyan asked me to kill them, but I didn't do it because of you guys. Zhao Luyan could threaten me because she knew about us. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been at her mercy in Jiangluo City.”After saying that, he looked at He Yunxiu affectionately.
When He Yunxiu met his gaze, she was a little flustered. She closed her eyes and did not dare to look directly at him. "Thank you." she said softly.
Ouyang Yuan saw her avoid him several times and felt a sense of desolation. He paused for a moment and said,"But I still have to remind you that Shen Xiyin and the others can't stay here. If Zhao Shengming finds out, you'll be finished. Not only you, but your father and brother will also lose their lives. Don't think that you're fine after entering the palace and becoming a concubine. You've seen Zhao Shengming's methods. Was it worth it for a few strangers?”
"This is my father's decision. You know him well. Do you think he will change his mind?”He Yunxiu asked helplessly," This matter may not have anything to do with us, but my father and Shen Xiyin's grandfather were friends. The matter of the sixth prince was also entrusted by the late emperor before his death. He had to do it. My father had no choice. As long as you don't tell anyone, the emperor and Zhao Shengming won't know.”
"It's only a matter of time. I won't tell you about Zhao Shengming's attitude towards your father. Zhao Shengming will find out sooner or later that two people suddenly came to your house. How will you explain it then? Zhao Shengming would send someone to investigate soon. How long could they stay here?”
"If Zhao Shengming really wanted to investigate, he wouldn't dare to do it openly. He must have sent Fu Ruihai. Fu Ruihai is Priest Zhong Hui's subordinate, so he shouldn't do anything to us. As long as you don't say anything."
"If I wanted to say it, would I still be here?”Ouyang Yuan felt that He Yunxiu was ungrateful and was a little angry. He stood up and walked to her, continuing," Fu Ruihai, you don't have to be afraid, but what about Zhao Luyan? She already knew about you two. Even if she didn't tell Zhao Shengming now, it doesn't mean that she won't tell him in the future." Zhao Luyan is even more crafty than Zhao Shengming. You guys aren't her match. Don't think that Zhao Luyan will stay at home just because the Emperor has stopped the selection. She won't. She won't be willing to be left behind. Sooner or later, she will enter the palace. When that time comes, her first target will be you.”
"We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Whatever she wants, I'll accompany her.”He Yunxiu said lightly," Do you know why the Emperor let me enter the palace? He wanted to rope in my father to deal with Zhao Shengming. Even if Zhao Luyan enters the palace and goes against me, at the critical moment, which side do you think the emperor will stand on?”
"Of course, if it wasn't for this matter, the Emperor would definitely support you. But if he knew that you were secretly protecting Shen Xiyin and looking for the Sixth Prince, the outcome would be different. Compared to Prince Six, Zhao Shengming was much easier to deal with.”Ouyang Yuan reminded.
"This old master has already made up his mind.”
The deep voice shocked He Yunxiu and Ouyang Yuan. They turned around and saw He Zhong pushing the door open. He looked at them with a sharp gaze. "Father." He Yunxiu quickly ran over and supported him to prevent him from getting agitated. He explained to Ouyang Yuan," Father, Big Brother Ouyang is actually…"
"You don't have to explain anymore. I heard what you said just now.”He Zhong interrupted his daughter's words and said," He has his duty. I won't stop him. If you really want to tell the emperor, then go ahead. I'm not afraid of anything.”
When Ouyang Yuan heard this, he was shocked and quickly cupped his hands."Grand Preceptor He's kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain. If I were to speak of this matter, wouldn't it be unkind and unjust? Grand Preceptor He, don't worry. Even if I die, I will keep this secret for you and Yunxiu.”After saying that, he glanced at He Yunxiu.
He Yunxiu met his gaze and felt his sincerity. She was about to say something when she heard her father say,"You are now the emperor's man, not mine. Of course, you will do whatever the emperor says. If the emperor really asks you to kill me one day, you don't have to worry. Dying in your hands is much better than dying in Zhao Shengming's hands.”After He Zhong finished speaking, he laughed out loud. There was bitterness in his smile.
" Father..." He Yunxiu looked at her father and felt terrible. She wanted to say something to comfort him, but she felt like she was stuck in her throat and could not say anything.
After laughing, He Zhong continued,"Since you are still grateful for my life-saving grace, then I will ask you for something. I hope you can agree to it. If you really want to tell the Emperor about this, can you wait for a while? When I find Huangfu Ye and let Shen Xiyin and him leave, you can tell the Emperor about me, okay? That way, even if he died, he could rest in peace.”
"What did Grand Preceptor He say? Since I promised not to tell anyone, I definitely won't."As for Shen Xiyin and Huangfu Ye, if I find them, I might not be able to show them any mercy. I hope you won't make things difficult for me."”
" You..." He Yunxiu was angry when she saw that he refused to help. She wanted to say something but was stopped by He Zhong...
"I know where you stand, and I know it's not easy for you. I won't make things difficult for you. I'll protect them and not let you find out.”He Zhong said understandingly. He looked at He Yunxiu, then at Ouyang Yuan, and continued," You're definitely not here for me today. You're here for Xiu-Er, right? Then I won't disturb you." You guys talk." With that, he turned around and opened the door, preparing to leave.
" Grand Preceptor He," Ouyang Yuan saw that he was about to leave and quickly stopped him." Do you have to send Xiu 'er to the palace? Do you know that she doesn't want to?" She's your daughter. Have you never considered her feelings?”
"Ouyang Yuan, what nonsense are you spouting?" He Yunxiu was afraid that her father would make things difficult for her, so she quickly stopped Ouyang Yuan. She raised her head and looked at her father nervously.
"Do you think I really want her to enter the palace as a concubine?”Without turning back, He Zhong said lightly," I know what the situation in the harem is like. I understand what He Yunxiu is thinking. But things have come to this, and we don't have a choice. You and Xiu-Er should meet here for the last time. Don't come here again. If I find out, I won't show you any mercy.”With that, he put his hands behind his back and left. Before he left, he did not forget to close the door for them.
Only He Yunxiu and Ouyang Yuan were left in the room. They looked at each other but didn't know what to say. In the end, He Yunxiu spoke first,"You should go. Don't come to this place again. In half a month, I will enter the palace. If you come again and let others know, it will be very disadvantageous to me and father.”
"Do you really want to enter the palace? "If you don't want to, I can take you away immediately. I don't want anything…" Ouyang Yuan said excitedly.
"Shut up!" He Yunxiu shouted, feeling a little excited." I can't leave with you. If I leave, what will happen to my father? I'm He Zhong's daughter. I can't just think about myself." Especially now, I have to enter the palace. Once he entered the palace, his father would be safe and Zhao Shengming would not suppress him.”
"You only think about your father. Have you ever thought about yourself? Once you enter the palace, you won't get any favor. Even if the emperor likes you, it's just for show.”
"I know what I'm doing. You don't have to worry about my matters.”He Yunxiu rejected coldly. Even if he didn't want to, he had to do it. Although she liked Ouyang Yuan, she had to suppress her feelings for her father.
Ouyang Yuan laughed coldly." Alright, you're great. You can forget yourself and do it for others." Then let's just wait and see what your final outcome is. Don't expect me to save you then.”After saying that, he angrily opened the door and was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something. He stopped and said," The Emperor not only wants the Night-Luminescent Pearl this time, but he also wants to find the Sixth Prince. Even if he dies, he must find his descendants and eliminate future troubles forever. No matter how deep you hide him, it's useless. If you still want to live, don't go against him.”After saying that, he slammed the door and left.
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