The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

When the Queen Mother heard this, she smiled and took over the conversation: "Your Majesty, you are too polite. This is all for the prosperity of our dynasty. What I have done is not worth mentioning. Your Majesty should return to the palace as soon as possible and deal with the complicated state affairs. This is the top priority."

After hearing this, the emperor couldn't help feeling a deep sense of guilt.

However, as the king of a country, he had a heavy responsibility and even though he felt reluctant and helpless at this moment, he could only grit his teeth and turn around and leave.

At this time, Mobei chose to invade the south at such a critical moment, which undoubtedly brought greater pressure to the already tense border situation.

If they continue to advance and move south, the consequences will be disastrous... Thinking of this, the emperor's mood became heavier, as if a huge stone weighing a thousand pounds was pressing on his heart.

Although the emperor has always adhered to the principle of peace and has been courting peace with Mobei, he is really unwilling to completely break off relations with them.

But if the other party's actions have seriously threatened the country's fundamental interests, then the peace talks may be difficult to maintain.

After the emperor left, the Huangshan Temple, which was originally bustling with laughter and joy, suddenly fell into silence.

The previous festive atmosphere disappeared without a trace like a flash in the pan, and was replaced by an eerie tranquility.

However, she was an experienced and knowledgeable empress dowager after all. Faced with such a sudden change, she was silent for only a short while, quickly adjusted her mentality, and regained her usual dignified and steady appearance.

No matter what, praying for blessings is of vital importance. It concerns the country, the country, and the well-being of the people, and it cannot tolerate any carelessness or slackness.

Now that the Empress Dowager has spoken, how could anyone present dare to be negligent in the slightest? They all responded in unison, saying that they would do their best, stick to their posts, and handle the matters for which they were responsible properly.

However, Xue Jinhua in the crowd was full of doubts.

For some reason, she always felt that there were some unknown secrets hidden behind this seemingly ordinary prayer.

This feeling is like seeing flowers in the fog, hazy and unclear, but it also feels like a thorn in her throat, making it difficult for her to let go.

Although I racked my brains to find a clue, I was still at a loss for a moment and couldn't tell what went wrong.

Just as Xue Jinhua was thinking hard, she inadvertently met the cold and sharp gaze of Boss Xue.

In an instant, it was as if a flash of lightning streaked across the night sky, illuminating the fog in her heart.

She suddenly realized, that's it! Mobei has always been at peace with the Central Plains, and this sudden move south is definitely not just a coincidence.

Could it be that they really encountered some thorny problems that forced them to take such action? Thinking of this, Xue Jinhua's heart sank suddenly, and a heavy worry surged into her heart.

After the Empress Dowager and the Queen left one after another, Xue Jinhua could no longer suppress her inner doubts and uneasiness, and walked straight to Boss Xue, staring at him firmly and asked: "Master Imperial Master, what exactly do you want to do by doing this?"

Facing Xue Jinhua's aggressive questioning, Boss Xue smiled slightly and responded lightly: "Your Highness, you are worrying too much. As the Imperial Master, I should devote all my energy to the fate of the country. Apart from this loyalty, I really have no other thoughts."

All these things come together, could it really be such a coincidence?

Xue Jinhua frowned, her beautiful eyes full of suspicion. She opened her red lips slightly and said in a clear and firm voice: "The Emperor and the Empress Dowager may trust you, but I will never believe you easily!"

At this moment, Xue Jinhua's face was full of anger, and her pretty face flushed slightly because of anger, making her look even more bright and charming.

However, facing her questioning, Boss Xue remained calm and did not show any sign of panic.

The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a half-smile, and he slowly said: "Whether the Crown Princess believes it or not, it doesn't matter to me. After all, there is still a long way to go... The Crown Princess will understand the reason in the future."

After saying that, Boss Xue stared at Xue Jinhua with his deep eyes, with an elusive light flashing in his eyes.

Xue Jinhua felt a sinking feeling in her heart when she was stared at like this.

Looking at Boss Xue's changeable face, sometimes cold as ice, sometimes revealing a barely perceptible cunning, she felt that this man was even more unfathomable.

At this moment, Boss Xue seemed to have lost interest in continuing the conversation with Xue Jinhua.

He said in a cold tone: "Your Highness, I still have many matters to deal with. I really have no time to stay here any longer. I will take my leave now." After he finished speaking, he left without waiting for Xue Jinhua's response.

Looking at Boss Xue's back as he walked away, Xue Jinhua couldn't calm down for a long time.

The chill that had just surged from the bottom of her heart quickly spread throughout her body like a tide, causing her to shiver.

Boss Xue, what exactly does he want to do?

Xue Jinhua thought to herself, "It's clear that he deliberately arranged what happened with the emperor. He sent him away and now only left these women and children here. What exactly is his plan?"

Thinking of this, Xue Jinhua frowned even more tightly, and the uneasiness in his heart became more intense.

After slowly walking out of the temple, Xue Jinhua felt as if he was being pressed down by a thousand-pound stone, and his mood was extremely heavy.

Every time she took a difficult step, an indescribable fear and anxiety would surge in her heart.

What made her even more upset was that Young Master Jin was following closely behind her.

This person was like a tail that could not be shaken off, always following Xue Jinhua, making her feel annoyed but helpless.

After finally returning to the palace, the personal maid Guyu hurried forward and reported solemnly: "Crown Princess, I just went out to investigate. Since the emperor left Huangshan Temple, the defense force outside has suddenly increased several times! Now, no one is allowed to leave Huangshan Temple at will, and even daily entry and exit are strictly restricted."

Upon hearing the news, Xue Jinhua's heart sank.

It is not uncommon that people cannot leave Huangshan Temple at will. After all, this is a royal forbidden area, so strengthening the guard is understandable.

However, even normal entry and exit are subject to so many restrictions, which is really too much.

Could it be that all this was done on purpose? Thinking of this, Xue Jinhua's eyes could not help but look into the distance, thinking to herself: Boss Xue, Boss Xue, could it be that all these arrangements were carefully planned by you?

"Is there any news from Qingyi?" Xue Jinhua asked anxiously.

Guyu shook her head slightly and replied in a low voice: "Replying to the Crown Princess, I have not received any news from Qingyi yet, but I have passed the relevant information to them."

Although she was extremely anxious, Xue Jinhua still forced herself to cheer up and comfort herself: Just be patient and wait, I believe that everything will be fine, and perhaps soon, I will get the news I want and solve the mystery.

After living a new life, she knew exactly how to make every move, and had carefully planned and prepared for it long ago.

She had come through a difficult journey and experienced countless ups and downs. Now, she had finally made it to this critical moment. She must not let herself lose her composure.

Xue Jinhua took a deep breath, trying to calm the ups and downs in her heart, and kept reminding herself to stay calm.

When her emotions finally calmed down a little, she dragged her slightly tired body and slowly lay down on the bed. She closed her eyes, letting her thoughts drift away, and soon she fell into a deep sleep.

On that night, the sky above the originally peaceful and tranquil Huangshan Temple suddenly changed color, and a heavy rain poured down without warning.

The rain was so heavy as if an old man was furious, pouring down like a bucket, continuously, as if it would never stop.

Until the early morning of the next day, the rainstorm still showed no signs of abating. The entire temple courtyard was filled with rainwater, forming small puddles.

"Your Majesty, the rain last night was so heavy! The Queen Mother has sent down a message saying that unless there is something extremely urgent or important, everyone must stay in their respective courtyards and not go out without permission." Guyu carefully reported the news to Xue Jinhua.

Xue Jinhua did not think there was anything wrong with this arrangement at first.

However, when she looked up at the sky, she saw dark clouds covering it. The sky was so gloomy that it made her feel depressed, and an indescribable strange feeling suddenly surged in her heart.

This feeling came so suddenly and strongly that she couldn't help but want to go out immediately to find out what was going on, but just after taking a few steps, she was stopped by Gongzi Jin who was coming towards her.

"Your Highness, please stay! The Imperial Master has issued a clear order that the weather is abnormal right now and no one is allowed to leave their place at will. I hope Your Highness will not make things difficult for your subordinates." Gongzi Jin said seriously.

Xue Jinhua's beautiful eyes widened as she glared at the person in front of her. She scolded him in a delicate voice, "How dare you, a lowly person like you, block my way! Are you tired of living and want to die?"

Young Master Jin was met with Xue Jinhua's gaze that was full of disgust and contempt.

Although it was only a moment, his heart felt as if it was hit hard by a heavy hammer, and he felt a sharp pain.

However, just a moment later, he suppressed the pain in his heart, slowly shifted his gaze elsewhere, and whispered, "This is an order personally issued by the State Master. Even if I have the courage of heaven, I will never dare to disobey."

"Hmph! Who the hell is the Imperial Master? He's nothing but a minister of our dynasty. To put it bluntly, he's just a running dog of the royal family! He's so bold as to block my way. Could it be that he's secretly planning some ulterior motive?" Xue Jinhua's eyebrows were raised, and his tone became increasingly fierce.

Gongzi Jin frowned slightly. Although he found Xue Jinhua's words unpleasant to hear, he had to admit that what he said was true.

Originally, he was still a little hesitant in his heart and planned to follow Xue Jinhua's wishes and let him go.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, there was a sudden noisy noise outside, followed by a series of ping-pong and clanging sounds.

"Someone come! Quickly convey my order. Anyone who leaves Huangshan Temple without permission will be killed without mercy!" A cold and resolute shout suddenly rang out.

Shoot without mercy?

Hearing these four words, Xue Jinhua couldn't help but be shocked, and thought to himself: "Is Boss Xue crazy? How dare he give such a cruel order! Could it be that... he wants to rebel?" Thinking of this, Xue Jinhua's face instantly turned as pale as paper.

Before long, the sound of fierce fighting outside reached everyone's ears. The shouts and sounds of weapons clashing came one after another, as if the entire Huangshan Temple had been plunged into a bloody storm.

"My Lady Crown Princess, this place is extremely dangerous. Please take shelter in the inner hall for the time being."

Guyu persuaded anxiously, her heart as restless as an ant on a hot pan, but at the same time she was extremely worried about the fetus in Xue Jinhua's belly, so she held her hand tightly and gently took her pulse.

"Young Master Jin, could it be that the Imperial Master is planning to rebel?"

Xue Jinhua frowned, her face full of astonishment, but out of instinct, the first thing she thought of was to protect the baby in her belly.

But on second thought, if Xue Laotian really intended to rebel, he should not attack me so easily now.

Gongzi Jin's face was as calm as water, without any ripples, and he slowly said, "I'm afraid the Crown Princess has misunderstood. The State Master has absolutely no such intention."

Is that really the case?

At this moment, the originally noisy and deafening shouting gradually subsided, as if those arrogant shouting just now were just a momentary illusion of Xue Jinhua.

This sudden change made her confused and at a loss.

But considering her own safety, she finally decided to go into the house to avoid the spotlight for the time being.

Xue Jinhua was unwilling to give up and still wanted to go out to find out what was going on, but Gongzi Jin refused to give in and firmly stopped her, saying, "My Lady Crown Princess, please don't put me in a dilemma!"

Following a crisp sound, it turned out that Gongzi Jin stretched out his hand to block Xue Jinhua's attempt to push open the door, making a light "pop" sound.

Xue Jinhua's eyebrows were raised and her eyes were wide open. Without saying a word, she raised her jade hand and slapped him hard with lightning speed.

The slap was powerful, and it went straight to the man's face with a sharp sound. With a crisp "snap" sound, the man staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Hmph! You're just a lowly thing, yet you dare to block my way? Who do you think you are? Do you really think that I'm afraid of that so-called National Master?" Xue Jinhua shouted angrily, her pretty face distorted with anger, her whole body emitting a chilling aura.

However, Gongzi Jin who was beaten remained calm and his handsome face remained in the same posture, as if the slap just now had no effect on him.

Faced with Xue Jinhua's unbearable insults, he said nothing and endured it all silently.

However, even after being humiliated and beaten, Gongzi Jin still stood firmly in place, showing no intention of giving in. His tall and straight body was like a mountain in front of Xue Jin's painting, clearly not wanting her to step out of the room.

Xue Jinhua was even more furious at this moment. She felt like she had used all her strength to punch, but it was like hitting a ball of soft cotton, and she had no power at all.

This feeling of powerlessness made her more and more crazy.

"Well, since you don't want to drink my toast, don't blame me for being heartless and ungrateful!"

Xue Jinhua gritted her teeth and suddenly reached out to snatch the sword hanging from Gongzi Jin's waist.

There was a flash of cold light, and the sharp blade was instantly unsheathed, flashing a heart-pounding cold light in the sunlight.

"Young Master Jin, now that things have come to this, if you don't tell me the truth, I will kill you with a knife!" Xue Jinhua, holding a sharp knife, approached Young Master Jin step by step, with murderous intent in her eyes.

The cold blade was now placed on Gongzi Jin's fair neck. Just a slight scratch would take his life.

But what is surprising is that even when his life was hanging by a thread, Gongzi Jin did not even frown or even blink.

Seeing this, Xue Jinhua was startled, but then she made up her mind and swung the long knife in her hand without hesitation, slashing fiercely at Gongzi Jin's neck...