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Everyone knelt down in fear. "We shall obey Empress' instructions!"

Fu Chengyan's legs were trembling, Fu Ziqian was no longer the Fu Ziqian of the past, the Fu Ziqian of today made her feel a sense of unfamiliarity and fear.

Madam Fang had already been completely bought out by Bai Feiyue. Thinking about how the current Empress really wasn't a person of importance, and thinking about how Xu Yanshi and Wei Guoliang had been together, Fang Hui Ling guessed that the Empress might actually be able to change the current state of affairs. After all, her master was the first variable. So he stopped looking at his daughter's unscrupulous look.

Bai Feiyue returned to normal, once again appearing to be smiling and crying. "All of you, get up."

It seemed that after what had happened today, there would be some matriarchs who knew that they had to go back and persuade their master. The empress was not someone to be trifled with.

During dinner time, Bai Feiyue sat at the head of the table. Holding a white jade cup in her hand, a faint smile hung on her lips, "Today is the birthday celebration of the Prime Minister. There is no need for all of you to be so reserved, just treat me as the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister."

After drinking the wine in one gulp, Bai Feiyue held out his wine glass, and the officials toasted him.

The man who was sitting down stood up, holding a cup of wine in his hand, "Sister, your brother has been out for a year. I didn't expect that after returning to the capital you would have become the Queen. I wish you a smooth journey in the palace!"

Sister? Bai Feiyue scoffed. The people of the Fu family were truly shameless. Why didn't I see you take Fu Ziqian seriously before? Now that things have gotten so profitable, you call him a big brother and sister. You are really intimate.

The corners of Bai Feiyue's lips curled up. She picked up her wine cup and took a sip, then ignored him and spoke even more towards Fu Yun. "Father's fortieth birthday, and I've prepared a small gift. I hope Father doesn't mind."

Paying for the book was awkward and depressing, but Bai Feiyue simply clapped her hands twice as a group of exposed singers swarmed in from the entrance.

The person leading the group was even more outstanding. Some people recognized him, and all of them cried out in alarm.

"Isn't that Lady Jade!?"

"You recognize this woman?"

"Isn't it? This is no ordinary singer, she's the previous leader of the Muse Competition. It's said that she's already a Mentor now, and won't be easily invited to attend the competition. "

"Is that so?"

"Her reputation in Fragrant Return City is not inferior to that of the Fang family. The empress sure is generous."

Out of the corner of her eyes, Bai Feiyue glanced at Yu Guo, only to see that she had completely lost her eyesight. Her eyes were unblinking, as if she wanted to skin Yu Long alive on the spot. Since ancient times, heroes have always been unable to escape from beauties, not to mention the kind of person who would pay for a trip.

Yes, he had to pay for his romantic life. Back then, when he left home, he had said that he was travelling, but in reality, it was because he had toyed with one of the musicians in the Music Pavilion to death. It would have been fine if it was just an ordinary Loki, but that Loki was actually the person that Prince Yu loved. Normally, Prince Yu would go to the Music Pavilion to listen to music when he had something to do, but in the end, not only did he not want to snatch the other party's body, he even killed him in the end. In his anger, Prince Yu insisted on handing over the payment to the justice courts, but it was only later on that Fu Yun asked Yu QianXun to step in and settle this matter.

Because the Grand Princess and the Prince Consort had died early, the late emperor had raised them under his knees and even conferred them the position of Dukedom when they had reached adulthood. However, although the position was there, in plain words, they were famous and powerful princes.

Bai Feiyue shot a glance at the jade and the jade immediately revealed a smile, bowing to the girl in front of her.

Not to mention paying, even Fu Xiang was drooling at the mouth. Jade was no ordinary singer, even the Prince Tian Xiang had to send an invitation to her. This person, who might not even come, had actually appeared in his mansion today.

"This commoner's daughter, Jade, greets the empress and all the lords."

"Miss Jade, please get up. It will be hard for Lady Jade to travel all the way here. For my father's birthday, I've come all the way from Fragrant City. I really can't thank you enough." Bai Feiyue made a face.

Jade bowed again. "The empress has destroyed her daughter, and the empress is helping those singers back in Fragrant City to avoid their fate of being auctioned off because of the county magistrate's conspiracy. Jade should be grateful to the empress."

With this said, everyone understood. All of a sudden, he praised Bai Feiyue's good deeds and Jade's righteous words.

Bai Feiyue's gaze shifted to Fu Yunzhi. "Father, Lady Jade came all the way to the capital. I wanted to properly entertain her for a few days, but I'm in the depths of the palace, so I don't have the strength to do so. Can I trouble father to receive her in her place?"

Fu Yun didn't even have the time to reply, "Sister, you're being too polite. Lady Jade originally came to celebrate Father's birthday. Naturally, she wants us to stay in the Prime Minister's Estate to show her respect."

Bai Feiyue's lips curled up slightly as he continued staring at Fu Yunji.

Fu Yun nodded his head in agreement, "It's reasonable to clear the way. In the next few days, Lady Jade will be staying at the Prime Minister's Estate. This subject will definitely receive her well."

"This one thanks the empress and the prime minister." Jade knelt down and thanked him.

Once again, he was ignored. The gloomy feeling in his heart gradually thickened. He looked at Jade, the greed in his eyes like a snake or a scorpion. Even if it was to anger Fu Ziqian, he must have this beauty, he was Fu Ziqian's elder brother, so what if she was angry? Do you dare to kill your brother for a girl!?

What he didn't know was, although Fu Zixian didn't dare, she, Bai Feiyue, dared!

As he spoke, the surrounding musical instruments were set up. Bai Feiyue gave the order, and all the musicians began to play drums and play music. The singers danced along with the music. They danced gracefully like mist, like nimble snakes swimming about, like cranes.

Jade glanced at Bai Feiyue, and their gazes met in midair. Bai Feiyue gave a faint smile, and lightly danced in the air.

A birthday banquet was quickly coming to an end as the officials respectfully escorted Bai Feiyue back to the palace.

At the Prime Minister Manor's entrance, Bi Chun draped an outer robe over Bai Feiyue. Bai Feiyue straightened her clothes and whispered a few words to Qiu Qi beside her. Qiu Qi nodded and walked to the back of the line.

"I'll head back to the palace first. Father, you should head back quickly as well. The night is cold, so don't get caught in the cold." Bai Feiyue continued, "Have your brother enter the palace another day. If Wen Di can't do it, then you can at least train in the cavalry unit."

Fu Yun nodded his head and opened his mouth, wanting to say something. In the end, he only said, "We respectfully send the Empress back to the palace!"

Bai Feiyue lightly pursed her lips. Fu Yunji, she had already done her duty as Fu Ziwu. If you don't appreciate her kindness, it's your problem.

The journey back to the palace was neither long nor short. The night was dark and dense. The moon was covered by a thick layer of clouds, making it impossible to see any light. Even though there was a lantern in each of their hands, it was still very depressing.

Bi Chun rubbed his hands together before putting them to his lips and sighing. "The autumn seems to be coming really quickly this year. In the past, I've never felt cold before."

Bai Feiyue smiled but did not speak.

Bi Chun looked at Bai Feiyue. He was actually a little curious about where Qiu Qi had gone to, but he knew that he shouldn't ask what he shouldn't ask.

A sudden gust of cold wind blew past, causing Bi Chun to shiver. She looked at Bai Feiyue, wanting to ask if her clothes were sufficient, but black dots suddenly appeared from all directions, rapidly gathering towards them.

"Mother …" "Esteemed Empress …" Bi Chun opened his mouth and shouted, "Protect the Empress! "Protect the Empress!"

Bai Feiyue put his hair behind his ears, his expression indifferent. What was about to happen, had finally arrived …

No one noticed that in the midst of the thick fog, there was a man standing on the roof of a house. He coldly watched as countless drops of blood fell to the ground, and the smell of blood lingered in the air. However, he acted as if he did not hear it, and only revealed a pair of eagle-like eyes.

— Why isn't she afraid?

Her eyes made him feel familiar.

Suddenly!

Bai Feiyue snapped out of her daze. Their gazes met in midair. She smiled, but he was shocked.

She could actually discover him!

Indeed, the reason why Bai Feiyue had been able to discover him was due to her understanding of him and her keen intuition.

Qiu Wuliang landed on the ground in a flash. The sounds of battle were all around him, but it was as if his eyes were only focused on her.

Her eyes were calm. When she looked at the sword spike on his sword, her gaze wavered.

Suddenly! In an instant, as if a gust of wind had passed, he had already unsheathed his sword.

He slowly raised the sword, pointing it at Bai Feiyue.

Bi Chun was frightened out of his wits, but he still moved his legs to stand in front of Bai Feiyue.

Bai Feiyue pursed her lips and said, "Bi Chun, get out of my way!"

"NO!" Your servant won't let you! If there is anything wrong with the Empress, then this servant will not be able to live. It would be better if … It would be better to die in the place of the Empress! "

Bai Feiyue's heart trembled. These two maidservants had grown up with Fu Zixian; their relationship was deep.

Qiu Wuliang laughed out loud, "Haha …" You want to die for the empress? Do you even think you're worthy of it? "

"You thief!" If anything happened to the empress, His Majesty would definitely avenge her! You won't have a good life! " Bi Chun was obviously scared to death, but he still shouted with all his might.

Qiu Wuliang's gaze turned cold as he stood up with the sword in his hand. Like the sound of thunder, it was as if a wind had passed by without a trace.

His speed was too fast, so fast that Bi Chun didn't even have time to close his eyes.

In an instant, Bai Feiyue forcefully pushed Bi Chun away. Bi Chun's head slammed into the carriage's axle and he fainted.

Up close, Bai Feiyue's eyes were wide open. His face was already pale, but his lips were tightly pursed.

The blade of the sword was just about to pierce her throat. At this moment, her voice was like light feather as it streaked past his ears.

"Qiu Wuliang, back then, did you promise me anything on the Snow Ridge Plum Peak?"

His left hand slapped his right hand, causing the tip of the sword to twist. In pain, his right hand loosened its grip, but the tip of the sword still drew a thin line of blood on Bai Feiyue's neck.

He covered his right hand, and then fiercely turned to look at her. "What did you just say!?"