id, "That won't do. How can I possibly hog such delicious food all by myself""Your Highness, you...perhaps it's best if you eat alone. Truly, we all prefer it that way.""..."An Xuetang was surprised....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. used silver needles to seal the acupoints on that one-eyed girl, but Lady Ye personally plucked them out and then personally massaged the girl's arms.Ning'er looked at Ye's actions with a vague meani...