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The Palace.

Qiao Qiao was still the same as before, standing alone on the bed in a daze. The light in his eyes gradually dimmed as he let out a deep sigh.

She thought about it for an entire day and connected everything together clearly. However, her feelings were becoming more and more unclear.

Unknowingly, the guards at the entrance of the Palace had already started to disappear. Before they could even utter a sound, they had already lost all of their popularity.

Qiao Qiao was still sitting blankly on the bed. Suddenly, his ears twitched. Relying on his over ten years of experience and memories from training in the modern world, his lips curled up slightly.

"Lord Prime Minister, since you've come, then come out so you can." Qiao Qiao's cold lips were still pursed. She had long since guessed the identity of the black-clothed man. Since she had secretly taken care of Luo Qingqing, she was clearly not afraid of Prime Minister Luo seeking revenge.

"His Majesty really is the emperor. He actually guessed that it was me." Prime Minister Luo had a gloomy expression and couldn't help but emit a disdainful expression.

"There's nothing here that your majesty doesn't know." Qiao Qiao laughed in spite of himself and turned to look at the black figure by the door. Indeed, his dark and ruthless face still resembled that old fox Prime Minister Luo.

After Prime Minister Luo had been in Qian Qing Palace for so long, there was no news of Qingwu and Xiu Luan. The two girls probably weren't standing guard at the entrance, not to mention that since Prime Minister Luo was able to come in alone, his own martial arts were quite impressive. If she were to fight him head on, she would be the one at a disadvantage.

"Cut the crap. I didn't come here today to reminisce with you!" Prime Minister Luo's expression changed as he pulled out the sword at his waist and shouted at Qiao Qiao, "I want revenge for Qing Qing and Rong'er, and also for the several hundred men of the Luo family!"

That long sword swung out and pierced viciously towards Qiao Qiao's chest.

Qiao Qiao's eyes remained cold as he lifted up the thin blanket to block Prime Minister Luo's sword. Taking advantage of Prime Minister Luo's action of pushing aside the blanket, she ran towards the outer palace.

Prime Minister Luo's face darkened and he shouted sternly, "You want to run? It's not that easy! "

With that, he leaped up and arrived in front of Qiao once more, blocking her way out of the hall.

Qiao Qiao's eyebrows were still slightly knit. She did not want to face Prime Minister Luo head on. After all, she did not have any martial arts and inner force to protect her body. It would be difficult to fight with a martial arts master for her.

"Ah, no matter what, today, I will use your corpse to pay my respects to the Luo Family's undead!" Prime Minister Luo's face was filled with anger. He raised the sword high up and fiercely stabbed it at Qiao yet again's head. "I want to take back the calamity that you brought to the Luo Family!"

Qiao Qiao's pupils still constricted, and when the long sword descended, he quickly dodged and retreated.

Although Prime Minister Luo missed his target, he did not give Qiao Qiao the opportunity to catch his breath. He brandished his sword and continued thrusting forward.

Joe was still two months pregnant, and though he was strong, he was a little heavy. He was also afraid that his actions might affect his fetus. Other than dodging and stalling for time, there was nothing else she could do.

"I didn't harm the Luo family at all!" Qiao Qiao suddenly shouted to Prime Minister Luo, "Could it be that your own heart is not clear? Back then when I, a puppet emperor, lacked actual power, how could I fight against the powerful Luo Family! "

Prime Minister Luo's sword froze as his eyes were filled with the desire to find the truth.

"You are a member of the Demon Palace and have always worked for the Demon Palace. If I don't get their permission, how would a weak girl like me dare to target the powerful Luo Family?!"

Feeling helpless, Qiao Qiao could only ask the Demon Palace to protect themselves and wait for Qingwu and Xiu Luan's support.

"What? Are you saying that everything you've done was promised by the Demon Palace?" Prime Minister Luo's cold gaze gradually turned incredulous. Following which, his cold gaze sharpened as he said with a face full of rage, "A demoness like to use schemes. You actually wish to sow discord between me and the Demon Palace!"

"Are you trying to stir up trouble? Are you aware that during the palace banquet that day, the Demon Lord led people to massacre the palace? Even if you were not there later, were you not surprised that the palace was fine and the Demon Lord brought everyone back?" Do you really think that the Embroidered Uniform Guard at that time could resist the invasion of the Demon Palace? "

Qiao Qiao continued to smile coldly. Now that He You You's whereabouts were unknown, she could only temporarily move him out to buy time for herself. Even if it was Prime Minister Luo, he probably wouldn't have the chance to find He You You and find out the truth.

Indeed, when Prime Minister Luo heard these words, he staggered back a few steps and suddenly laughed out loud. "Haha, so what? He Mingyou will pay for this!"

Qiao Qiao's eyes remained focused. Hearing Prime Minister Luo's words, could it be that He Huan You was in danger?

"For a woman, you've become an inhuman, ghostly or ghost-like person. Old man Qingyou will never let you off. The revenge of my Luo Family can be considered to have been avenged!" Prime Minister Luo laughed loudly before suddenly suppressing the smile on his face. He said coldly to Qiao Qiao, "If you are also dead now, then my Luo clan will have truly avenged itself!"

A dazzling sword light flashed as a wave of sword qi attacked. Qiao Qiao's face was still tense, but he firmly closed his eyes.

However, what awaited her was not the pain in her body and the feeling of her blood splattering. Instead, the surroundings were completely silent, as if there was no one else around.

Qiao Qiao still slowly opened his eyes. He saw that Prime Minister Luo's chest was drenched in blood. His eyes were wide open as he slowly fell to the ground right in front of her.

"Prime Minister Luo!" Qiao Qiao continued to exclaim out loud as he immediately went to support the tottering Prime Minister Luo. He shook him continuously as he cried out anxiously, "What happened to He You You You?" Where is he now? "Where is he?!"

Prime Minister Luo's lips curved up as his gaze passed through Qiao Qiao and he still seemed to see Luo Qingqing and Luo Qinglun. His expression was in a trance as he muttered, "Qing Qing …" "Lun'er …"

As his voice faded, his eyes slowly closed.

Qiao Qiao's brows were still furrowed as he released the repressed breath of Prime Minister Luo. From what he had said, it seemed like something had really happened to He Mingyou, and it was all because of her.

"Ran Er, are you alright?"

"Empress!"

Yan Mo Chen rushed in, pulling Qiao Qiao who was squatting on the ground up and down, constantly looking at her, Qingwu and Xiu Luan followed closely, calling out with a face full of worry.

"I'm fine."

Qiao Qiao still shook her head. As she looked at the concealed weapon on Prime Minister Luo's chest that had died miserably, she did not need to guess to know that Yan Mo Chen was the only one who had been able to fly into a stable position.

"Niangniang, I didn't think that this servant would be taken advantage of by someone in my short time out. This servant really scared to death." Qingwu silently sighed. If they had arrived a step later, perhaps the Empress would have lost her life!

"You may leave." Yan Mo Chen waved his hand at Qingwu and Xiu Luan, and said with a frown.

"Yes." Qingwu and Xiu Luan looked at each other and ordered for the body of Prime Minister Luo to be pulled off before turning around and retreating.

Only Qiao Qiao who was deep in thought remained in the middle of the hall, while Yan Mo Chen who had a worried expression remained.

"I really didn't expect that after Luo Qingqing's death, Prime Minister Luo would come back to seek revenge."

Yan Mo Chen frowned. Ever since he left the Cold Palace, the only thing that remained in his heart was the rage that he had accumulated after being used. However, he did not manage to consider whether anyone would infiltrate the Palace to seek revenge.

Qiao Qiao's eyes were still downcast. He suddenly raised his eyebrows and said to Yan Mo Chen with a serious face, "I'm afraid something has happened to He You You You. I am going to Pingyang County's Spirit Mountain."

"You want to leave the capital?" Yan Mo Chen's face was filled with shock and his brows were filled with unwillingness, "But you are pregnant right now. If something were to happen, what would you do!?"

Qiao Qiao's eyes were still startled and dejectedly said: "It seems like Qingwu and Xiu Luan have told you the truth."

"Are you planning to hide this from me for the rest of your life?" Yan Mo Chen's tone was slightly anxious, but he did not have any intention of reprimanding her.

"No matter what, I have to make a trip to Spirit Mountain. There are some things that I must find out, or else I won't be at ease." Qiao Qiao still frowned, his eyes filled with persistence.

"In that case, I'll go with you." Yan Mo Chen looked at the stubborn Qiao however, and said that it was a compromise.

"You are the Emperor. You have the lands and rivers in your hands. How can you risk it with me?" Qiao Qiao's eyes still slightly moved as he spoke to stop him.

"Without you, what's the point of me being the emperor?" Yan Mo Chen insisted.

Joe continued to nod and lower his eyebrows, saying no more.

"Don't worry, I'll find a legitimate reason to accompany you." Yan Mo Chen lifted his hand and caressed Qiao Qiao's hair that was still as black as ink. There was a gentle glow between his brows.

Qiao Qiao still raised her eyebrows slightly. Yan Mo Chen's words were like a tranquilizer to her, she actually felt at ease in her heart.

"Waiting for my good news." Yan Mo Chen said with a bright smile.

"Yan Mo Chen, I'm sorry …" The corner of Qiao Qiao's lips parted slightly. That apology that had been owed for a long time finally came out of his mouth.

"Silly girl, why do you need to act like this between us?" Yan Mo Chen also had an apologetic look on his face, "If you want to apologize, I'm afraid it's my turn to speak to you."

The corners of Joe's lips were still slightly bent, and his eyes were filled with relief.

"Ran'er, once we safely return from Spirit Mountain and find an opportunity, would it be good for you to come and restore the Qiao Country? I'm still willing to be the Lord Regent supporting you from behind. " Yan Mo Chen's face was serious, without a hint of joke.

Qiao Qiao was still startled. Actually, the throne was not something she liked. It would be unorthodox for an empress to say so.

"I'm willing to be your queen if I can." Qiao Qiao slightly nodded her head, but after her words fell, she couldn't help but feel speechless. Now, how could she say such words? If that was really the case, then what about Qin Wanyin?!

"Actually, I …"

"Yes, you will be my queen. You will also be the only woman in my imperial harem."

Yan Mo Chen interrupted the words that Qiao Qiao still wanted to explain. In fact, even if Qiao Qiao did not say it, he still had the same idea in his heart. As for the woman in the imperial harem, he did not care about her at all.