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

Xue Jinhua stood there, staring blankly, wondering if it was because she was thinking too hard that she had an illusion in her trance.

At this moment, a familiar figure came into her sight—it was Ling Yan!

However, even though she saw him so clearly, deep down Xue Jinhua still found it hard to believe that what she saw was real.

Her lips trembled slightly as she murmured to herself, "Ling Yan... Am I really hallucinating? Why do I feel as if I have seen you?" Her voice was as light as a breeze blowing across the lake, carrying a hint of disbelief and confusion.

Hearing Xue Jinhua's call, Ling Yan was stunned.

He also couldn't believe what was happening at the moment. His throat felt like it was blocked by something and was extremely dry and uncomfortable.

He was already on the verge of losing his willpower and nearly collapsing, and he kept thinking that this was just another illusory dream.

After all, finding Xue Jinhua so quickly was a very slim hope.

However, when he saw Xue Jinhua standing there intact, all he wanted to say was stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter it.

He was afraid that once he opened his mouth, this beautiful scene would shatter in an instant like a bubble and disappear without a trace.

Finally, Xue Jinhua was sure that this was not an illusion. A huge feeling of joy surged into her heart like a tide, making her so excited that she almost cried for joy.

She took a step forward without hesitation, running forward with all her strength, and then, like a bird returning to its nest, she threw herself into Ling Yan's arms and hugged him tightly.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, the world around them no longer mattered, only their figures embracing each other became an eternal picture.

"Ling... Yan, is that you? Is it really you?" Xue Jinhua murmured softly, her voice trembling slightly, as if she couldn't believe what was happening before her eyes.

Maybe it was because they had been apart for too long. Even though she was hugging Ling Yan tightly at this moment, her heart still felt extremely empty, as if it could never be filled no matter what.

Ling Yan sensed Xue Jinhua's inner anxiety and loss, and he responded with a warmer and more affectionate hug, trying to convey all his warmth to her.

Then, their lips pressed together involuntarily, and they began a passionate, tossing and turning kiss.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze and the world around me gradually disappeared.

This sudden strong emotion was so real and passionate that it instantly filled Xue Jinhua's originally empty heart.

She was immersed in it, feeling Ling Yan's breath and warmth, forgetting all her troubles and worries.

At this moment, the sound of flowing water came into her ears, like a basin of cold water poured over her head, bringing Xue Jinhua back to her senses.

Her sanity gradually returned, and she suddenly realized the environment they were in at the moment and their identities to each other.

Her eyes regained clarity, and she looked at Ling Yan with a hint of shyness and fear, calling softly: "Ling Yan..."

Hearing this address, Ling Yan's expression instantly became cold.

He slowly let go of Xue Jinhua in his arms and stared at her with deep and complex eyes.

Obviously, he also realized that now was not the time to be sentimental.

"Hua Hua! I finally found you! These days, I was almost going crazy trying to find you! Thank God, I found you!"

After calming down a bit, Ling Yan's face flushed with extreme excitement. He was so excited that he could hardly control himself. He reached out to grab Xue Jinhua's sleeve without saying anything, and said impatiently: "Let's go! I'll take you away from this place immediately!"

Xue Jinhua was of course well aware of Ling Yan's state of mind at the moment, and could fully understand his eagerness after having lost and regained his possessions, but she still stood firmly where she was, and did not move forward with Ling Yan.

"Ling Yan, calm down first."

"I know you are in a very urgent mood at the moment, but now is not the time to act impulsively. If we leave rashly like this, I am afraid that Meng Jincheng will notice us before we even step out of Nanjiang City and will never let us go easily."

However, Ling Yan didn't seem to care. He opened his eyes wide and said angrily, "Don't worry! If he really dares to block our way forward, the worst that can happen is that we will raze this southern border to the ground!"

Xue Jinhua couldn't help but shake her head slightly when she heard this, and said slowly: "But, Ling Yan, you were able to arrive here safely this time, didn't you feel a little strange about the matter of changing your fate?"

Ling Yan's eyes, as deep as a pool of water, paused slightly, and it was obvious that he cared deeply about this matter in his heart.

From the subtle changes in his expression, one can easily see his true thoughts.

Xue Jinhua, who was observing silently, naturally would not miss this point, so she said softly: "We have finally come to Southern Xinjiang. Now that we are here, why not take this opportunity to completely solve this mystery that has troubled us for so long?"

At this moment, although the fate between her and Ling Yan has been broken, she can never completely let go of the worry in her heart.

Because she knew that any misfortune that might happen in the future might befall their unborn child.

When she thought of this possibility, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife. If it really turned out like that, she would definitely regret it for the rest of her life.

How could Ling Yan not understand Xue Jinhua's thoughts?

However, at this critical moment, a trace of worry arose involuntarily in his heart.

He frowned and asked worriedly, "I personally have no problem, and it's not a bad idea to stay in Southern Xinjiang. But, can the fetus in your belly withstand such a torment? After all, the conditions here are harsh, not like those in Jin State."

Xue Jinhua gently stroked her bulging belly, with a determined look on her face, and replied: "The doctor said before that I will give birth soon. But if I follow you back to Jin State now, there will be too many variables on the way. If I suddenly go into labor halfway, the situation will become extremely difficult. It would be better for me to give birth to the baby in Southern Xinjiang before leaving."

In this way, at least you can ensure that you are in a relatively safe state.

Her eyes were sharp and she knew in her heart that the target of Meng Jincheng's action was the two children in her belly.

Ling Yan knew the reason very well, and responded without hesitation: "Okay, everything is up to you."

The two continued talking for a while. Ling Yan originally planned to dig deeper and ask about certain matters in detail, but at this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the door.

Xue Jinhua's eyes flashed slightly, and she thought to herself, if the people outside the house knew that Ling Yan was hiding here at this moment, it would inevitably lead to unpredictable serious consequences.

So, she immediately said to Ling Yan: "You should leave first. I will discuss this matter with you in detail when I have some free time."

Ling Yan knew that the situation was urgent and there was no other way, so he could only kiss Xue Jinhua affectionately several times, and then turned around and left reluctantly, looking back every few steps.

Not long after, Ximei came in with a bowl of steaming medicine in her hand.

When she entered the room just now, she seemed to hear the sound of someone talking in the house, but when she stepped into the room, she was surprised to find that there was no one there.

Could it be that I was just hallucinating? Ximei thought suspiciously, and as she gently placed the medicine in her hand on the table, she couldn't help but look around curiously.

Xue Jinhua caught her unusual expression, and a nameless anger suddenly surged in her heart. Her originally peaceful mood instantly fell to the bottom.

Even the bowl of medicine in her hand seemed to have lost its appeal at this moment. She put it aside and no longer had the urge to drink it.

Not long after, Xue Jinhua finally couldn't hold back her inner anxiety anymore and asked, "Ximei, what are you looking for?"

However, Ximei seemed to have heard nothing of her question and continued searching around the house.

Seeing Ximei ignoring her like that, Xue Jinhua became more and more furious. She stood up suddenly, rushed to Ximei, raised her hand and slapped her hard.

There was a crisp "pa" sound, and a clearly visible palm print immediately appeared on Ximei's fair cheek.

"You are such a foolish servant! How dare you be so bold? Are you doubting me?" Xue Jinhua's eyes were wide open, staring at Ximei in front of her, and she shouted through gritted teeth.

Ximei was a little dazed by the sudden slap, but she quickly came to her senses.

Despite the burning pain on her cheeks, she held back her tears and fell to her knees with a thud.

Born unable to speak, she could only lower her head silently, not daring to look Xue Jinhua in the eye, and responding to everything with silence.

However, deep down in her heart, she had no regrets about what she had done.

She knew very well that if she couldn't thoroughly investigate the place now, and if the city lord knew about this, then death would surely await her.

Therefore, even if she risked being punished or even beaten by Xue Jinhua, she would stick to it.

Xue Jinhua stared closely at Ximei, who was looking down and submissive in front of her. The anger in her heart not only did not subside at all, but became more and more intense.

Although at this moment, a strong murderous intent was already surging in her heart, and she wished to kill her immediately, reason was like a tight hoop that firmly bound her impulsive thoughts.

Because Xue Jinhua knew that if she rashly killed someone at this moment, her plan would be shattered.

"Get out of here now! If it happens again, don't blame me for being merciless. I will inform the city lord of your actions, and then you will be killed without a burial place!" Xue Jinzhao's face was gloomy and he shouted harshly.

Hearing these harsh words, Ximei's body couldn't help but tremble even more violently, as if a candle in the wind was about to fall.

She didn't dare to hesitate for a moment and crawled towards the door.

After Ximei's figure completely disappeared from sight, Xue Jinhua, who had been nervous, finally let out a long sigh of relief, and her originally highly nervous mood suddenly relaxed.

What a close call! I was almost discovered just now.

However, thinking that Ling Yan now knew where she was, and according to common sense, he would definitely find a way to come and see her again, Xue Jinhua's mood suddenly became clear.

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth unconsciously rose, outlining a happy smile.

Inside Nanjiang City, Meng Jincheng listened to Shadow's report, "The Emperor did not go out today."

Meng Jincheng frowned, "You didn't go out. Did you not go out all day?"

"Yes."

Meng Jincheng felt very confused. Ling Yan was looking for Xue Jinhua's whereabouts. He knew that Xue Jinhua was already in Nanjiang City, but he still didn't take any action...

This is indeed unbelievable.

He didn't think that Ling Yan had given up just like that. Ling Yan must have other purposes.

Meng Jincheng felt flustered just thinking about it. He always felt that Ling Yan must be hiding something from him, but he couldn't tell what was wrong for the time being.

"Continue to monitor him, and report to me if there is any movement.

There are still three days until the banquet, and no mistakes can be made at this critical juncture.