Shi An hadn't gone far when he heard the voices coming from behind.
Han Su let out a cold snort, his face full of disdain.
"These people are really audacious. But now we can basically confirm that the Empress Dowager has fallen into their hands."
"Let's go back and discuss the next plan with the Emperor. If I can prove their crimes this time, I'll surely make them all suffer."
This was the first time Shi An had the urge to cut someone into a thousand pieces.
With such murderous intent, he returned to the palace and briefed the young Emperor on the situation outside.
"The person must be in their hands, but we don't have any evidence yet."
"Don't be impatient. As long as the person is in their hands, we'll surely find a way. The Ye family doesn't have the ability to deceive the world. In these few days, we just need to keep a close eye on them."
At this moment, on the other side, Cui Qizhou looked at the unconscious person below, a hint of anxiety flashing across his eyebrows.
He was on the street when he saw Shi Muyuan. He was about to go over and say hello, but unexpectedly, she was taken away at the alley entrance.
Almost instinctively, he felt something was wrong and quietly followed. He had to admit that all the people who kidnapped Shi Muyuan this time were highly skilled.
He was almost discovered several times.
At this time, Shi Muyuan slowly woke up. At first, she was indeed a bit flustered, but then she thought that there were so many people outside who would surely be looking for her, and her heart immediately settled down.
Just as she was puzzled about who would be so bold as to kidnap her in the capital city of Changjing, several figures appeared in front of her.
When she saw the leading figure, she understood that this was someone coming to seek revenge on her.
Just as she thought of this, her hair was suddenly grabbed forcefully, and she was forced to look up and meet Ye Xinxin's gaze.
Yes, it was Ye Xinxin. This time, she had risked everything and taken the risk of being executed to kidnap Shi Muyuan.
She actually wanted to capture Ye Ranran, that bitch, but unfortunately, that bitch had protected herself so well that she never left the palace. She had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.
Anyway, she had already made up her mind. She would use Shi Muyuan to negotiate with the young Emperor and exchange for Ye Ranran. Then she would die together with these three people who had ruined her reputation.
"Does the Empress Dowager think she would still make the same decision if she had known about today?"
Even though she was captured, Shi Muyuan didn't show any sign of weakness.
She rolled her eyes without hesitation, and the mockery on her face was extremely arrogant.
"Who's your mother? I don't have a daughter - in - law as ruthless as you. It seems that Miss Ye is really desperate, using all the power of the Ye family just to kidnap me. I wonder if you've ever considered your own fate in this revenge?"
As soon as this was mentioned, Ye Xinxin's whole face became distorted.
"You, shut up! If it weren't for you and that bitch colluding, how could the Emperor have allowed me to be divorced? He had been so good to me for so many days. It's all your fault and that bitch's fault. I will never let you all off easily. I'll drag you all down with me even if I die."
"Oh, does Miss Ye really have the determination? Would you really be willing to die? This is the biggest joke I've heard this year. Even if there's no one left in the whole world, you wouldn't die. Believe me."
The way she seemed to have her completely figured out was really infuriating.
Ye Xinxin closed her eyes, and a man in black stepped forward. Several slaps landed silently on Shi Muyuan's face.
"When our mistress is talking, when is it your turn to refute? Don't forget your current situation. You're in our hands now. We can kill you as easily as crushing an ant."
Shi Muyuan curled her lips. She didn't miss the look of pleasure on Ye Xinxin's lips.
"If you really wanted to kill me, you would have done it long ago. Ye Xinxin, you're probably trying to make some deal with the Emperor using me. Let me guess. You want to exchange me for Ye Ranran?"
Her simple words had revealed her thoughts, which made Ye Xinxin extremely surprised.
"How did you know?"
She regretted asking this question as soon as she said it.
"I don't need you to worry about how I know. The Empress Dowager is in a difficult situation herself. It's better to think about how to survive in my hands. Even if I don't kill you, I can still torture you in other ways."
"You wouldn't dare."
Shi Muyuan was certain that Ye Xinxin wouldn't dare to do anything to her, which almost drove Ye Xinxin crazy.
"You! How do you know I won't do anything to you? Don't be so naive. Even if you're the Empress Dowager, you're nothing in front of me. Now you're just like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered."
"Ye Xinxin, has anyone ever told you that your timidity has become well - known in the palace? I knew from the first time I saw you that you're only capable of torturing people but not killing them."
Surprise flashed in Ye Xinxin's eyes. She never expected that she had miscalculated.
However, since all her thoughts had been exposed, she could only keep a straight face.
"Even if that's true, it was only in the past. This time, I'll make you and Ye Ranran accompany me to death."
After saying that, she quickly left, fearing that if she stayed any longer, she would be completely seen through by the people behind her.
Soon, after her departure, the others also left the room. Only Shi Muyuan was left inside.
She looked serious, quickly scanning the room with her eyes, hoping to find something to untie the ropes.
But she didn't know if the people Ye Xinxin brought this time were a bit smarter. All the things that could be reached in the room were soft. There wasn't even a ceramic teacup.
She felt a bit dejected. If she couldn't untie the ropes and escape, she didn't know how long it would take for the people outside to find her.
Just when she was extremely anxious, a soft laugh suddenly came from behind her.
"This is the first time I've seen the Empress Dowager in such a state. It's really interesting."
Shi Muyuan turned around awkwardly and unexpectedly saw Cui Qizhou.
She let out a soft cry, not forgetting that there might be eavesdroppers.
"Why did the National Teacher suddenly appear here?"
The man stepped forward and used the dagger in his hand to untie the ropes for her.
"Thanks to the Empress Dowager's imposing manner on the street. Otherwise, I wouldn't have noticed you as soon as I went out. I was just about to come up and say hello when I saw you being taken away."
Shi Muyuan twitched the corners of her mouth. She felt that this was not a compliment, but she didn't have time to care about it now. She pursed her lips.
"The people Ye Xinxin brought are not ordinary kidnappers. We'd better find a way to escape from here as soon as possible."