unyi suddenly remembered something and continued, "By the way, Yun Yi, you don't have to leave the dark guards to protect this prince. I have so many tigers around me, their strength you have seen. I...At this moment, images of Shuai Shuai's eyes, resembling those of a queen, flashed through my mind. His movements noticeably slowed.

Just as he was stunned, the lantern suddenly attacked him with a rush. He didn't notice and allowed the lantern to successfully spread its poison dust. To avoid inhaling it, he could only dodge first.

Ke Ming's light left swiftly after sprinkling the poison powder. When Yun Si finally recovered, Ke Ming was nowhere to be seen. Even if he chased now, he wouldn't catch up.

His profound eyes followed the departing figure of Ming Deng, then after a moment's contemplation, he turned and headed back to his estate.

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Although An Xuetang went to bed early that night, she didn't sleep well at all.

Fuzzy and groggy, with a dull ache in my stomach. I woke up drenched in sweat.s side.Thinking of this, his eyes instantly became firm. He gently caressed Xiaoqin's cheek, wiping away her tears, "Xiaoqin, don't blame me."Xiao Qin's eyes were fixed on him, the sadness in them mak...