Reborn to marry the regent and seize the throne as queen

Yan Xiuchen's short knife was exquisitely crafted and two feet long.

The scabbard is both the blade and the handle. When the two knives are folded together, they become one, like a slightly narrow ring board.

It is engraved with lifelike dragon patterns, and it feels heavy and very comfortable in the hand.

When Gu Yanbai saw Yan Xiuchen approaching with a dagger in his hand, he could not help but retreat repeatedly.

"You...what are you doing? You're not going to hit me, are you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Xiuchen raised the dagger and hit him hard.

"Ah... Yan... Yan Xiuchen, you, ah... what are you doing, it hurts..."

The shouting attracted the few servants in the house, all of whom were bought temporarily.

Seeing this scene, they were so frightened that they dared not make a sound.

Only Gu Ming, his confidant, took a knife from the house and came forward.

But just as he drew his sword and rushed forward, Gu Yanbai pointed at him and shouted angrily, "What are you doing!"

"I, your subordinate..." Gu Ming held the knife in a daze, then suddenly opened his eyes wide and pointed behind Gu Yanbai.

Before Gu Yanbai could come to his senses, he was hit on the back of the shoulder by the knife in Yan Xiuchen's hand.

"Ah..." Gu Yanbai staggered to a stop, covering his chest and pointing at Yan Xiuchen.

"Still hitting me... That's enough. My patience... is limited. You..."

Before Gu Yanbai could finish his words, Yan Xiuchen stepped forward and grabbed his collar, his eyes full of murderous intent.

"Stay away from Yan Lin, stay away from Jiang Qingwu, otherwise... I really dare to kill you."

After saying that, Yan Xiuchen pushed the man to the ground.

"Cough..." Gu Yanbai coughed violently and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Watching Yan Xiuchen take away Jiang Qingwu's knife and disappear into the night, he couldn't help but let out an unruly sneer.

"Liar, I don't believe it!"

……

When Yan Xiuchen came back, it was already dawn.

Although it was not yet dawn, the east was already faintly lit.

Jiuhan was pacing back and forth in the room. Hearing some noise coming from the back window, he quickly closed the door and went over.

Yan Xiuchen was slightly surprised when he saw Jiuhan, "What are you doing here?"

"My son is worried about his godfather..."

"What are you worried about? Are you afraid that I will kill Yan Lin in anger?"

Yan Xiuchen untied his cloak and took off his mask.

"How is she?"

"The girl slept peacefully. Wanyue has been watching over her the whole time. In addition... Luo Ming is here too."

There was a hint of thought in Yan Xiuchen's eyes. He changed his brocade clothes and sat in the wheelchair.

Upon seeing this, Jiuhan immediately put away his clothes and dagger.

"My son is indeed worried that Godfather will go to find the Third Prince."

"Now is not the time to move against him. The government and the people, as well as the neighboring enemy countries, are watching him with eager eyes."

"Among the three princes, only the third prince has outstanding abilities. If anything happens to him, it will be your fault."

"Once I'm accused of this, I'm afraid it will hinder my godfather's plans."

Jiuhan poured the tea while speaking and handed it to Yan Xiuchen.

"Of course I know this..."

Yan Xiuchen took the teacup thoughtfully, murderous intent gradually filling his eyes.

"But this king...can't swallow this breath."

"If anyone dares to touch my people, he must pay the price!"

Yan Xiuchen murmured, looking up at Jiuhan, "Go, find out for me who his favorite concubine is now."

"Yes, godfather, my son knows."

In the early morning, everything was deserted and cold.

Yan Xiuchen sat in a wheelchair in front of the foyer, looking at Wanyue and Luo Ming kneeling in the yard, slowly fiddling with the gold bronze fans in their hands.

"You are the ones who have fallen in love with me, so it is difficult for me to punish you..."

"But no matter whose slave or confidant you are, if you fail to protect your master, you will be guilty."

Upon hearing the voice, Wanyue and Luo Ming immediately knelt on the ground, too timid to say a word.

"I already know why she went to Nandu Tower. As for Luo Ming..."

Hearing this, Luo Ming immediately raised his head and said, "I am following the young lady's orders to visit the Third Prince's residence at night."

As he spoke, Luo Ming took out the thing in his arms and handed it to Jiuhan.

Jiuhan looked at the brocade box handed over and immediately put it into Yan Xiuchen's hands.

"The girl said that Your Highness had previously investigated the matter of the Third Prince privately manufacturing weapons, but found no clues."

"So last night, while the Third Prince was not in the mansion and the defense was lax, I asked my subordinates to go to the Third Prince's mansion to investigate."

"I found a map and a brocade box in the Third Prince's study."

Yan Xiuchen opened the box while listening to Luo Ming's words.

There is a map in the box, and... a jade bracelet!

Yan Xiuchen looked at the jade bracelet in astonishment, examining it in confusion.

"Is this... your girl's?"

Hearing this, Wan Yue looked up and carefully examined it, then shook her head and said, "No... Miss is good at martial arts and doesn't like this thing."

"In the warehouse, there seems to be no such jade bracelet."

Yan Xiuchen became even more suspicious, so he had to put the jade bracelet back and then opened the map.

There are several locations marked on the map, near Hancheng, a hundred miles away from the capital.

Yan Xiuchen looked at the map and immediately gave it to Jiuhan.

"Ask the Red Guards to secretly investigate whether this is a place where private weapons are manufactured."

"If so, no need to report back, search immediately."

"Yes, godfather." Jiuhan agreed and hurried away with the map.

Wanyue watched Jiuhan leave, then timidly raised her eyes to look at Yan Xiuchen.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty."

"explain."

"The jade bracelet... maybe the girl recognizes it."

Hearing this, Yan Xiuchen looked down at the bracelet in the box and frowned slightly.

……

Inside the high walls, there are layers of palaces.

At night, it was foggy.

Jiang Qingwu walked shivering in the cold and empty palace.

Following the light coming from the side hall in the distance.

The window was slightly open, and the candlelight flickered in the gentle breeze.

The other her was wearing a phoenix coronet and a bridal gown, looking into the bronze mirror with a beautiful smile.

"The young lady is so stunningly beautiful. Only the young lady can make the queen's phoenix crown and bridal robe look so stunning and stunning."

The girl next to her praised her beauty, but the next moment there was a loud "bang".

The door was pushed open suddenly, and Yan Lin rushed into her room drunkenly.

Seeing him staggering, she hurried forward.

"Why did you drink so much? In a few days there will be the coronation ceremony and..."

"Qingwu, I...I want you...will you obey me today?"

"Yan Lin, let go, the Queen's coronation ceremony will begin soon..."

"No, let me go..." She pushed Yan Lin away violently.

Just as he stumbled and fell, Shen Wanrong suddenly appeared and caught him.

Jiang Qingwu was standing not far away, and the moment he saw Shen Wanrong, his head buzzed.

Wasn't Shen Wanrong dead? Why is she here?

How could she be here?

This is... this happened before her and Yan Lin’s wedding. Why did she come back here?

No no no, no, this isn't true...

Jiang Qingwu's mind was in a mess. He was frightened and at a loss when he suddenly heard Yan Xiuchen's voice.

One sound becomes louder than the other, like a ray of light in the dark night.

"Gu Qing...Gu Qing, what's wrong with you? Wake up..."

Yan Xiuchen looked at Jiang Qingwu who was struggling restlessly in his sleep, and shouted repeatedly, pulling him back from his dream.

"Ah..." Jiang Qingwu suddenly sat up. The buzzing in his ears gradually weakened and he gradually became more awake.

The moment she raised her eyes and saw Yan Xiuchen, Jiang Qingwu hugged him without saying a word.

With a "wow" sound, he started crying.