Where prosperity ends, flowers never end

Chapter 153 News of Death

Ran Qianxi was stuck in the quagmire for several days and couldn't extricate herself. She thought of ten thousand ways to escape, but had no idea where to start.

Since that day, every time Tan Qianhuan went there, he would sit on the bed with an expressionless face and stretch out his right hand. Ran Qianxi had no choice but to walk over impatiently, ride on his legs and cuddle with him.

It was a dark and gloomy day, and from the palace, which was as quiet as ever, cries for help were heard again.

"Help!"

Qi Shuang held a long sword in his hand and wanted to take Xiaoyi's life. She fled frantically and ran to the door of Ran Qianxi's room at the fastest speed and limit.

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"help me!"

The moment he knocked on the door, Qi Shuang didn't dare to go forward!

Ran Qianxi sat up in shock and hurriedly got out of bed to ask!

"Xiao Yi? Xiao Yi, is that you?"

Xiaoyi was trembling all over outside the door, but she never cried out.

"help me!"

Ran Qianxi immediately became anxious and picked up a bench to bang on the door, but the door lock was not damaged at all.

She put down the stool and knocked anxiously.

"Brother Qi, are you outside?"

Qi Shuang didn't dare to say anything, nor did he dare to go forward. Xiao Yi knocked on the door frantically. At this moment, he understood that Ran Qianxi was a real safe haven!

"Brother Qi, she is still a child. Besides, I already know about the prince's affairs. He has promised me to spare Xiaoyi's life. If you are really embarrassed, please wait for the prince to come back before making a decision!"

While Qi Shuang was hesitating, Tong Jian brought breakfast to Ran Qianxi.

Qi Shuang had no choice but to put away his sword and turned away.

Tong Jian opened the door, Xiao Yi rushed in first and hid behind Ran Qianxi.

"Miss Ran, it's time for breakfast."

Tong Jian put breakfast on the table, bowed and prepared to leave, when he was suddenly stopped by Ran Qianxi.

"Brother Tong will be later."

Tong Jian turned around and bowed again. Everyone in the palace respected her very much, but because Tan Qianhuan still doted on her, he was overbearing and shouldn't have done that.

"Miss Ran, do you have any other instructions?"

Ran Qianxi grabbed his wrist, and he was startled and immediately pulled his hand back.

"Miss Ran, just speak frankly. I am dirty."

Ran Qianxi raised her eyes and looked at him. Although there was fear on his face, his ears were red. So she took another step forward.

Because the distance was too close, Tong Jicheng immediately turned his body away.

"I just want to ask if my eldest brother is back?"

Tong Jian hesitated for a moment, but Tan Qianhuan had already ordered everyone to keep the news of Ran Qiongxi's triumphant return secret.

He struggled slightly in his heart, but after a moment, he told Ran Qianxi the truth.

"Yes, Master Ran returns triumphantly."

Ran Qianxi had a smile on her face, and Tong Jian looked a little dazed for a moment.

"Thank you, Brother Laotong."

Tong Jian came to his senses and bowed.

"I'm sorry to say goodbye."

If Ran Qiongxi returned victorious, Baili Yong would come to Jizhou to pick her up soon, and she would instantly have hope.

Ran Qianxi turned around and sat down, and Xiaoyi immediately hid behind her again.

She smiled.

"Are you hungry? Want a bun?"

Xiaoyi took the bun and started to eat it ravenously.

"Slower."

After Xiaoyi finished eating, Ran Qianxi pulled her to the dressing table.

"Let me comb your hair."

Xiaoyi looked at the stunning woman in the mirror. She made him feel more secure than his own mother. She was combing his hair carefully. Suddenly, Xiaoyi felt a lump in his throat and burst into tears.

"Sister Xi, I don't want to die."

Ran Qianxi's eyes suddenly became moist and she smiled faintly.

"If you follow me, no one can hurt you."

Xiao Yi nodded frantically.

"I see!"

Ran Qianxi was combing her hair while thinking. She always felt that Tan Qianhuan was hiding something from her, and the person in front of her was the only person who knew about it.

"Then can you tell me why the prince must kill you?"

Xiaoyi wiped away her tears and told Tan Qianhuan everything about the "reproductive tool" he raised.

Her mother was originally the top prostitute in Hongxiangyuan, but after giving birth to her, she was unwilling to do business anymore, so she was driven out by her mother. With nowhere else to go, she found out the informant of the secret courtyard of the villa, and lived the life of a tool in order to survive.

Tan Qianhuan has mysophobia, so he has never touched her mother, but everyone thinks she is Tan Qianhuan's daughter.

If she and her son were driven out of the palace, the secrets of the palace would be made public, so Tan Qianhuan imprisoned her mother, her and the beauties together.

One day there was a heavy rain and the air outlet of the kitchen in the secret courtyard was blown down by the strong wind. Out of curiosity, she secretly escaped and told her mother everything she saw and heard when she came back.

In order to save her own life, her mother asked her to keep the secret. When she ran out again out of play, she was caught by the servants in the mansion.

Tan Qianhuan was very suspicious. Even though the servants knew nothing, he still ordered Qi Shuang to destroy the bodies. Afterwards, he returned to the secret courtyard and took thirty innocent lives!

Hearing these horrifying secrets, Ran Qianxi was so angry that her head was swelling. She had always thought that Tan Qianhuan was the most holy prince.

After a few days, Baili Yong still didn't come to pick her up, so she let Xiaoyi crawl out of the vent in her backyard kitchen, but she brought even more shocking news.

"how is it going?"

Xiaoyi looked at her hesitantly and was unwilling to speak.

"Don't be afraid, just speak."

"Your Highness...Your Highness...is holding a funeral for you..."

Ran Qianxi's mind suddenly went blank, and everything around her went blank.

"Are you trying to imprison me forever?"

Xiao Yi couldn't bear to see her like that, so he walked over to comfort her.

"Don't worry, Sister Xi. I'll go out tomorrow. I heard that the general who protects the country is coming to Jizhou. I'll secretly tell him that you're not dead."

Hearing the words "General Protector of the Nation", Ran Qianxi turned back excitedly, but before she could open her mouth to ask, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.

"You said... the general who protects the country... is back?"

Xiao Yi nodded obediently.

"Hmm, it seems he is a great general who won a battle. His last name is Wei."

"What? Last name Wei?"

"Yes, it's called Wei something country."

Ran Qianxi smiled bitterly and tears flowed uncontrollably.

"Haha... my whole life..."

Seeing Ran Qianxi in pain, Xiao Yi didn't say anything more, but brought the bird's nest soup over.

"Sister Xi, drink some bird's nest, it's still hot."

Ran Qianxi took it with a smile, and now she was in real panic.

Tan Qianhuan faked the news of his own death just to occupy himself. He must be planning a rebellion and forcing the emperor to abdicate. By then, the security of the capital will be the responsibility of Ran Qiongxi, and the imperial guards will be led by Xu Yuanchao. If he succeeds in forcing the emperor to abdicate, both the Ran family and the Yu'an Marquis' Mansion will probably have no way to survive.

Imperial City

In the spring of the 30th year of Taichang, Wei Jiguo wiped out Pu Wan, and there was no more banditry and slavery on the border, and the people lived and worked in peace.

He returned to the capital in a majestic manner, and Baili Yong personally came to greet him, with Concubine Wei by his side.

"My lord, see your majesty!"

Baili Yong is like a spring breeze. Now Xixing has been defeated and Puwan has been destroyed. Although Dachang is in danger of decline, it can still be exchanged for a hundred years of peace.

"Please stand up, Wei Qing."

Wei Jiguo was still unaware of the news that Ran Qianxi had been crowned queen. Baili Yong wanted to hold a welcoming party for her, but she declined.

"I am exhausted from the journey. I would rather go back and rest for a while. I will bother Your Majesty another day."

Baili Yong frowned slightly, but still agreed.

"My dear, you must have been very tired from traveling all the way. I will welcome you another day."

Wei Jiguo bowed and was about to leave, but was stopped by Wei Jide.

"Brother, you are in such a hurry to come back to see the Queen?"

Wei Jiguo turned around in shock!

"What did you say?"

Wei Jidie smiled. Ran Qianxi was the favored one in the palace every day, but Baili Yong had only visited her once. Now, even though she was far away in Jizhou, Baili Yong didn't care about her.

When her brother returned triumphantly, she went out of the city to welcome him, but without even saying hello, she went to look for Ran Qianxi!

"Sister, I'm telling you that Miss Ran II is already the empress, the current empress, the empress appointed personally by the emperor."

Baili Yong knew about the relationship between the two, but he never took it to heart, because in his opinion, as long as that person was Ran Qianxi, there was no point in mentioning the past.

Wei Jiguo was suddenly heartbroken. General Tiema spat out a mouthful of fatal blood in front of the city gate, dyeing half of the sky red.

He was in excruciating pain, and now also in pain on his body, and he immediately knelt on the ground.

He was full of joy but turned into complete despair. He survived several times when his life was on the line just for her words "wait for you to marry me". Now he has been able to fulfill his promise, but the person he loved has become the mother of the country that he has to kowtow to.

Baili Yong really didn't expect his reaction to be so great, so he hurriedly summoned the imperial physician.

"Come here, call the imperial doctor."

Wei Jiguo stood up, holding his chest. All the things that happened between him and Ran Qianxi disappeared on the day of his triumphant return.

He said weakly.

"I'm fine."

Wei Jidie rushed forward, but Wei Jiguo pulled her hand away.

"Don't worry, Concubine."

He rode away on his horse. Baili Yong glared at Wei Jidie fiercely, and she was shocked instantly.

"You know how you became a concubine!"

Then he turned away.