Jing Xunche ransacked every corner of the palace. He searched the prison, the death - row cells, and even the harem, but still couldn't find Mu Fengqie. His anxiety grew with each passing moment.
Suddenly, he remembered there was one place he hadn't checked yet. Without hesitation, he flew towards it.
The empress was taking a bath in her bedroom. She never expected Jing Xunche to appear suddenly. She was only stunned for a moment, and then her face was lit up with joy.
Jing Xunche, his face full of anger, stood in the bathing pool. His eyes were blood - red as he stared at the empress.
"A Zhan! I knew you still had feelings for me in your heart. I knew that you were forced to act like that during the day because Mu Fengqie was there. It's okay, I don't blame you. Really, as long as you still have me in your heart, I'm already satisfied."
As she spoke, regardless of her scantily - clad state, she excitedly ran over and hugged his waist.
"Please respect yourself, Your Majesty! I'm here only to find out the whereabouts of my wife."
As he said this, he flung the woman in his arms away without the slightest bit of tenderness.
The empress climbed out of the water clumsily but didn't seem to care at all.
She regained her usual dignity. "Miss Mu is missing? Then why did you come to my palace instead of looking for her, A Zhan?
"Don't tell me you suspect that I sent someone to kidnap Miss Mu. A Zhan, although I like you, don't forget that I'm the empress. I won't do such despicable things."
"Humph! Not do despicable things? Then what were you doing during the day?" Just thinking about the events during the day, which had caused a rift between him and Qie'er, and made Qie'er want to divorce him, made his blood boil.
"Now that I'm the noble empress, my actions during the day were just because I was too obsessed before. Your actions during the day have made me understand that you don't love me anymore.
"Why should I keep pining after you? There are plenty of men who want to climb into my dragon bed. I don't lack you."
"I hope what you said is true." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.
He had to contact the people from the Dark Pavilion and ask them to help him search together.
"Wait!"
"What else?"
"For old time's sake, I can help you once."
"Condition?"
"A Zhan, you're still as smart as ever."
"Cut the crap. Hurry up!"
"My condition is..."
"Stay with me tonight."
"I'm telling you, don't even think about it!"
"Fine. Now Nanqing is my world. No one knows this place better than me. If you rely on yourself alone, by the time you find Mu Fengqie, she'll probably be a corpse."
Jing Xunche's raised foot remained in mid - air for a long time. He knew she was threatening him. If he didn't agree, the chance of finding Qie'er would be even slimmer. Moreover, with the empress's secret obstruction...
He didn't dare to think about what he would do if something happened to Qie'er...
The empress saw Jing Xunche's hesitation and secretly curled her lips.
"A Zhan, I still can't forget you. I like you, even love you. You can have whatever you want. Stay with me tonight, okay?"
The empress stepped forward. Her soft hands climbed onto Jing Xunche's shoulders. Her eyes were full of seduction as she slowly untied his belt.
"...Okay..." Then he reached out and pulled the empress forcefully into his arms. Slowly, he lowered his head.
This scene was witnessed by Mu Fengqie, who had just been brought to the secret chamber. She had arrived when the empress said she loved him. She had thought Jing Xunche wouldn't agree to the empress's request.
But unexpectedly... unexpectedly, after living two lifetimes, she had lived so miserably.
Jing Xunche, I, Mu Fengqie, swear that from now on, I have nothing to do with you. You can take the broad road, and I'll cross the single - plank bridge.
"The empress asked me to bring you here just to let you see clearly that that man loves the empress. You're just a substitute. How dare you compete with the empress!"
After saying that, regardless of Mu Fengqie's reaction, the person picked her up and walked along the secret passage. They didn't alert anyone, and no one knew they had been there.
"Hahaha... Bitch! Now you've fallen into my hands. Oh... right, I heard your name is Mu Fengqie. How about it? Are you scared now? Beg me. Beg me to spare you. Maybe I'll agree if I'm in a good mood."
Yang Qing looked at Mu Fengqie triumphantly. It was really effortless. She had been thinking about how to deal with this bitch, but unexpectedly, someone had kindly brought the person to her.
She must entertain Mu Fengqie well and let her know the consequences of daring to provoke Miss Yang!
"Come here! Take this bitch to the dungeon!"
"Yes, Miss."
The maid looked at Mu Fengqie, who was tied to the ground. A glint of pity flashed in her eyes. She didn't know how this person had offended the miss, but now that she had fallen into the miss's hands, she probably wouldn't have a good end. Whether she could survive was still a question.
Mu Fengqie was dragged on the ground, showing no reaction. Her eyes were dull, without a single glimmer of light.
Her mind was filled with the scene she had just seen in the palace. Jing Xunche... Jing Xunche!
"Slap!" A slap landed on Mu Fengqie's face. Her face quickly swelled up, indicating the great force.
"Bitch, how dare you slap my face. Today I'll definitely show you my means."
She slapped Mu Fengqie's face again and again. Soon, Mu Fengqie's original appearance was unrecognizable. Her face was terribly swollen, and blood was flowing from the corner of her mouth, but Mu Fengqie didn't utter a single sound.
She knew that if she made a sound, Yang Qing would torture her even more brutally.
Sure enough, after a while, Yang Qing stopped. Looking at Mu Fengqie's face, she smiled contentedly.
"I'm tired today, so I'll spare you for now. I'll come to see you when I'm in a good mood someday."
"Bind her tightly. Don't let her escape, or I'll take your lives."
"Yes. Please rest assured, Miss."
"Also, get some food for her. Don't let her starve to death. Otherwise, who will I play with in the future?"
"Yes."
Mu Fengqie was tied to a rack. Her eyes were sharp. She believed that A Ru and the others would rescue her sooner or later. She still had a grudge to avenge. She couldn't die. She couldn't be defeated by just one man.
"How about it? Have you found elder sister?" A Ru's eyes were red from crying. It was all her fault. If she had been more careful and hadn't been caught by that black - clothed man, elder sister might not have been kidnapped.
"Don't be anxious. Zhanzhi has gone to look for her, and I've also arranged people to search. We'll definitely find her. Stop crying."
He hugged her in his arms lovingly.