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Now that the Luo Family had been executed, the biggest danger in the imperial court was removed. As the saying goes, if matters in the morning were unstable, how could she stabilize the world? This first step was definitely enough for her to steadily walk down the path. It was time for her to settle the score with He Ming You.

Qiao Qiao and Qingwu were still walking in the depths of the imperial garden when they saw a figure slowly walking over.

"Your subordinate pays his respects to the Emperor." After hearing that Qiao Qiao still occupied an important position in the heart of his prince, his attitude towards Qiao was a hundred and eighty degree change. Naturally, he was extremely respectful when meeting Qiao Qiao.

"You did a good job with the Luo family." Qiao Qiao nodded with a smile on his face. Today, he had barged into the Luo Clan and captured Luo Qingqing's poison in order to deal Prime Minister Luo a fatal blow. It was indeed a meritorious deed for Yan Mu.

"Your Majesty is flattering me. This is your subordinate's duty." Yan Mu cupped his hands together and said.

"You've been by my side ever since Yan Mo Chen left?" Qiao Qiao still frowned. She was really careless, not even noticing a single person was hiding by her side.

"Yes, your majesty. Ever since the prince left, he ordered this subordinate to secretly protect your majesty. Unless something important happens, this subordinate is not allowed to show himself." Yan Mu replied truthfully. With the prince's methods, it was clear that the prince valued the life of the emperor even more than he did.

"How long has Yan Mo Chen been gone for?" Qiao Qiao still lowered his head and sighed. He didn't bring back a single letter, but what kind of danger did he encounter?

"It's already been five days since I returned to the Emperor. I'm afraid we've already arrived at the location of the python county's iron mine." Yan Mu cupped his hands and said.

"Five days …" Qiao Qiao continued to mutter under his breath, "Forget it, you can return to the palace first. With the removal of Prime Minister Luo, the palace will no longer be in danger. If there is an important matter, I will send someone to inform you."

"Yes." Yan Mu accepted the order and retreated.

Qingwu looked at Yan Mu's departing figure and suddenly let out a 'puchi'. Her tone was slightly teasing as she said, "Your majesty, the Regent has treated you very well. He even left behind his most capable and powerful secret guard."

Qiao Qiao's lips were slightly curled up and she was extremely happy. However, as she was feeling happy, she couldn't help but worry for Yan Mo Chen's safety.

"I wonder if he can deal with it alone …"

Qingwu looked at the way the emperor and the regent were tied to each other and felt her heart warm. Although there were many beauties in the imperial harem, it was rare for her to see the emperor so concerned about someone.

"Forget it, let's return to the Palace." Qiao Qiao shook his head helplessly and said to Qingwu.

"Yes." Qingwu nodded in agreement.

In the inner hall of the Qian Qing Palace, Qiao Qiao was still lying on her bed, feeling very conflicted. In the main hall today, she had casually guessed that her father's death was related to Prime Minister Luo and the Imperial Advisor. Although Prime Minister Luo had denied it, Qiao could clearly see the panic in his eyes back then.

And who was the true chess player in the country of Qiao that Prime Minister Luo had spoken of angrily? She couldn't figure it out. Who else could have used her as a pawn in the dark?

And what exactly were their intentions, and why had they hidden themselves so deeply for so long?

There were too many complicated questions to bother Joe, who still felt like his head was about to explode. He had no intention of worrying about Yan Mo Chen's current condition in the Python County Iron Mine.

A wave of faint footsteps slowly approached. Qiao Qiao's mind was still in a state of confusion, and his tone was not as gentle as usual. Instead, he said with slight annoyance, "Didn't I say that there's no need to serve me today?" After which, she opened her eyes, only to see a bright red robe flashing past. She hurriedly stood up, only to see the devilish young man suddenly smiling.

"Of course, you are panicking when you see me now?"

His face was full of wariness, his almond-shaped eyes flashed, and he stood up. She had long since understood that He Mingyou was no longer the eldest senior brother she knew when he was young.

"What is it? "Are you afraid that I will eat you?" A faint smile flashed across He Ming You's face, but was soon replaced by a trace of hostility.

Qiao Qiao's cold lips curled up and he slightly raised his eyebrows. His thin lips opened as he said, "I am now the ruler of the Qiao Nation. I have three thousand beauties in the harem. Could it be that I am afraid of being eaten by others?"

"You …" He quickly stepped forward and moved closer to her. When he was less than five centimeters away from her face, he opened his mouth slightly, but his lips were red and the teeth were white. It was extremely dazzling.

"Of course, you can only be mine."

Qiao Qiao's still disdainful demeanor slightly glanced over, as if he had heard some big joke. He slowly retreated a few steps and suddenly laughed, "Demon Lord's words really make me unable to understand." Indeed, she didn't quite understand. Ever since she was young, she had always wanted to compete against He Huan You, but she had never thought that He You You You would have any other intentions towards her.

"Do you really not understand?" He You You moved forward once again, with a wave of his hand, he wanted to keep Qiao Yifan locked within his embrace.

Qiao Qiao was still shocked and her petite body slowly struggled free.

"You still don't understand?" He You You's extremely charming eyes stared upwards. Such a warm heart, at this moment, even if it were any other girl, they would uncontrollably fall in love with her. Unfortunately, Qiao who had been used to He You You's beauty since she was young was clearly ungrateful.

It was precisely because He Mingyou had a devilishly handsome appearance since he was young that Qiao Qiao still held high regard for others. She swore that in the future, the person who would be able to marry her would definitely be a man who was thousands of times more beautiful than He Mingyou.

But luckily, she met Yan Mo Chen here …

"What are you thinking about?" He You You lightly knocked his head that was still deep in thought. He didn't expect this little girl to be able to be lost in thought while he was revealing his feelings.

"No …" "Nothing." When he thought of Yan Mo Chen, Qiao still had a hint of red on her delicate face.

He You You saw this, but the anger was still there in his heart. Looking at Qiao Qiao's shy appearance, he naturally understood in his heart that she probably already had someone she liked …

He clenched his hands tightly and a hint of malevolence filled his eyes. He swore that no matter who Qiao still liked, he would make him disappear from this world forever. Of course, that would only be his.

"Of course, since I've already found you, I won't let you slip away from my hands …" He Yinyou was still holding Qiao Qiao tightly in his embrace, as if he had found a treasure that he had lost for a long time, and was unwilling to let it go.

"He You You!" Joe continued to wriggle and wriggle, looking slightly angry.

"Of course, do you know how much I have missed you after not seeing you for so many years?" He You You continued to speak, completely ignoring Qiao Qiao's unwillingness and anger.

"He You You, let go of me first!" After all, in the inner palace, how was it proper for her, a sovereign, to be dragged here with a man! Moreover, this man was the main culprit that caused all of Qiao Guo's ministers' wives to scatter!

"I'm not letting go. Of course, I've finally found you. I won't let you go. Do you know that in these few years, I …" He You's voice gradually became choked with sobs, his body still resting on Qiao Qiao's shoulder like a wounded child.

Qiao Qiao's still bright almond-shaped eyes sank slightly. She slowly extended her hand and stroked He Ming You's back.

After all, she had grown up with him and spent her days together. Given his current appearance, it would definitely be a lie if she said that her heart didn't hurt.

"Of course …" There was a layer of tears in He Ming's eyes, but his lips curved up in a proud smile. He knew that in his heart, he cared about him.

"He You You, why are you here?" This question was one that Qiao Qiao still could not understand no matter how much she thought about it. She had stolen the purple crystal from the Qin and Lian Family's purple crystal and sent it flying. Then what about him?

Even if he transmigrated here and trained in the Divine Arts in a single night while controlling the Demon Palace with tens of thousands of people, she would still not believe him even if he were to beat her to death.

If it wasn't teleportation, then this matter …

"Of course, this is a long story, I …" It was obvious that He You You's tone was a little panicked after hearing this.

"Long story short then." Qiao Qiao's body was still stiff. Her tone also contained a little seriousness. She hoped that He Huan You would remember the feelings of the past and tell her the truth.

"I, it's because of me. I am a person of this place." He You You opened his mouth and admitted it.

This time, it was Qiao Qiao whose eyes were still wide open as he looked at He You You with an incredulous expression. Could it be that He You You, who came to this world as a child, met her and her master?

"Actually, this matter..." He You You then hesitated, "Of course, this is the only thing that cannot be said."

Qiao Qiao still furrowed her brows. She looked at He Mingyou's conflicted expression. She had already made up her mind. There was definitely a secret hidden within this information regarding He Mingyou's origins!

"Alright, this cannot be said. Then let me ask you, is there any other master behind the Demon Palace?" Qiao Qiao asked in an overbearing manner.

"This …" He You You You was troubled once again. She didn't expect that even after not seeing this little girl for so many years, her questions were still so sharp.

"You can't say this?" "You and I already have so many secrets between us, we are no longer the two juniors we once were," Qiao Qiao said with a frown and a trace of ridicule on her lips.

"No, of course, I won't say that for your own good." He Yinyou hurriedly explained. Only in front of Joe would he have the patience to answer those two questions. He really couldn't say anything.

"For my own good …" Qiao Qiao laughed out loud. Then, he raised his head and stared at He Mingyou who was holding her hands. He shouted, "He Mingyou, if you still don't let go, I'll call someone to come in."