The Evil Emperor's Favorite: The Sickly and Poisonous Concubine Goes Crazy

"Amitabha, nice to meet Miss Su. Miss Su, if you don't mind, please try the green tea from the Qingfo Temple." Huihai stopped the wooden fish in his hand, asked Su Jingning to sit down, and poured her a cup of tea.

Su Jingning did not refuse and simply sat opposite Huihai, picked up the tea and took a sip. It was bitter and hard to swallow, but there was a hint of sweetness at the end.

Su Jingning put down the teacup and looked directly at Huihai, his almond-shaped eyes full of tears.

"This tea is indeed good, but the master invited me here, wouldn't he just want me to taste the tea from Qingfo Mountain?"

Huihai, with a smile on his face and a kind expression, handed Su Jingning a sandalwood box.

"The reason why I invited the second young lady here today is because there is a death calamity in her destiny, and there is no way to solve it. The things inside may be able to protect the young lady from this calamity."

"I don't know the master, why would the master give me this?"

Su Jingning looked at the wooden box without moving. He just stared at Huihai and asked back with sharp eyes.

"It's entrusted by an old friend. You should accept it, young lady."

"Jingning never accepts things of unknown origin." Su Jingning pushed the wooden box towards Huihai.

Huihai smiled knowingly, "The old friend is my old friend, and also Miss Su Er's old friend. This thing is not of unknown origin, so you should accept it."

"My old friend?"

No one she knew could be related to Master Huihai.

Su Jingning picked up the sandalwood box and opened it gently. It turned out to be an ordinary red rope bracelet with a teardrop-shaped bead hanging on it. The bead was crystal clear and there seemed to be a drop of red ink inside, which made it look a bit mysterious.

Who is it? Su Jingning did not refuse and accepted the wooden box, but did not put it on.

"Jingning thanks the master." Su Jingning bowed his head and saluted to the master.

Huihai nodded at her and stopped talking. Instead, he closed his eyes and continued to sit in meditation.

Seeing this, Su Jingning did not stay any longer. He stood up, bowed slightly to Huihai, and left the courtyard.

As soon as I left the yard, I heard something I shouldn't have heard.

"Her Majesty has ordered that Prince Chen must not be allowed to leave the Qingfo Temple alive today. When Prince Chen arrives, take action immediately."

"Yes"

Seven or eight masked assassins in black were discussing in low voices.

Su Jingning carefully hid behind a huge pine tree, holding up her skirt, trying not to make any noise. She didn't want to get involved for no reason.

But fate was not as planned. There was too much snow on the pine branch above her head, and it could not hold up, so the snow fell on Su Jingning's shoulder.

"Who!" The black-clad assassin heard the noise and walked towards where Su Jingning was hiding vigilantly.

"Damn you Prince Chen!" Su Jingning cursed in his heart, why did he come to the temple for no reason!

Su Jingning took off the jade hairpin on her head, and suddenly appeared in front of the black-clad assassin with a flash of her hand. She flipped her hand so fast that no one could see clearly, and the black-clad assassin fell to the ground, covering his neck with his hand.

The other few men saw their brother being killed by the woman who suddenly appeared, and immediately took out their daggers and attacked Su Jingning. They seemed to have received professional training, and their attacks were vicious, and every blow took people's lives.

Su Jingning's posture was mysterious and charming, and it was a body movement that the few people had never seen before. Unexpectedly, he was not injured at all by the black-clothed assassin. In the process of going back and forth, he killed two more people.

The men in black seemed to be cornered and hacked at Su Jingning as if they were risking their lives.

"Kill her and don't let the news get out. Otherwise, we will be the ones to die."

Su Jingning's eyes shone, and she killed another person, then ran into the forest behind her. Because her coldness worsened, she hadn't used a sword for too long, and now she couldn't hold on after a little movement. She had to find a way to get rid of them.

Su Jingning's body movements were extremely strange. He was as fast as a ghost in the snowy forest. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the woods, leaving the man in black behind.

After finally getting rid of the man in black, Su Jingning leaned against a tree and started coughing violently. He coughed so hard that he couldn't straighten his back.

"Swoosh!" The sound of an arrow whistled was heard behind him. Su Jingning dodged the arrow with a flash.

The sharp arrow shot straight through the thick pine tree.

Su Jingning's heart tightened. He was a master, and he was no match for those men in black. Did she run into a dangerous place today? This Qingfo Temple was not a good place either.

Thinking back to the direction of the arrow and the force with which it penetrated the tree trunk, her fair and lovely ears moved slightly. She clenched the sharp jade hairpin in her hand, narrowed her eyes slightly, exerted force in her hand, and quickly shot the hairpin in the direction of the arrow.

"Bam—"

The sound of someone falling to the ground was heard, and Su Jingning heaved a sigh of relief. He slowly poked his head out.

He saw a man in black facing the snow not far away, walked over, and turned the man over with a calm face.

The man was already dead, the jade hairpin was stuck in his throat, and it was extremely bloody. Su Jingning pulled the hairpin out expressionlessly, and the warm blood sprayed on her fair and slender little hand.

Su Jingning wiped the hairpin on the black-clothed man's body with disdain, trying to wipe off the blood on the hairpin. His eyes inadvertently caught a glimpse of the red red spider lily totem on the side of the man's collarbone.

"The Red Card Killer of Night Killing Pavilion"

The Night Killing Pavilion is an extremely evil assassin organization, with assassins all over the four countries. As long as the money is enough, anyone can be killed for you. The means are cruel and terrifying, and the killers are also very strong. This red card killer is the top killer of the Night Killing Pavilion.

This person's target is not King Chen!

Su Jingning was just about to get up and leave this damn place quickly.

“Swoosh——” “Swoosh——”

Several arrows were shot at her, but she quickly spun around and dodged them.

"Whoosh-"

Another arrow came flying at her, and she had just ducked to dodge the other arrow, so she had no time to avoid this one.

Just when she thought that the arrow would not hit the target today.

She was yanked away, the arrow shooting past her eyes an inch away.

Su Jingning was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the person who saved her.

The man had his back to her, holding his wrist tightly with one hand, and quickly threw the blue-glowing knife in his hand with the other hand. On his fair wrist was a string of round, white, crystal-clear Bodhi Buddha beads. He was wearing a dark blue brocade robe, his black hair was tied up high, and the clothes were embroidered with auspicious cloud totems with silver thread. He was tall and slender, and his body was graceful. Su Jingning looked up at him and felt that his back was very familiar, like that...

"Gu Yan'an!!!"

Su Jingning's mind went blank. How could it be him!

The man turned around and looked at Su Jingning. His handsome face was white and flawless, with a sculptured outline and finely crafted facial features, delicate and elegant. There was a scarlet teardrop mole under the corner of his left eye, which made the man look like a demon or an immortal. His eyes were dark and cold, without a trace of fluctuation.

Su Jingning was shocked. It was over. How could he meet this killer?

Before he could react, he heard the sound of an arrow whistling through the air from behind him. Gu Yan'an suddenly pulled Su Jingning and ran deep into the forest, his feet flying.

She had stumbled into an assassination den today! Su Jingning was dragged by Gu Yan'an and ran away, with the assassins chasing after her. Did the Night Killing Pavilion send all the top assassins? Why are there so many of them?

She shook off Gu Yan'an's hand and told him that she really couldn't run anymore.

"This won't work! We have to find a way to kill them."

"Well, let's separate first, then use up all their arrows and force them out. Then kill them." After saying that, he turned around and prepared to lure away the killers, but was held down by Gu Yan'an.

"Hide here and don't move. I'll go." The man's voice was cold and steady, which made people feel at ease.

After saying that, he looked around and quickly flew out. Su Jingning hid behind a tree obediently. She listened to the "swish" sound of arrows in the snowy forest, accompanied by the sound of people falling to the ground. After a while, the sound of arrows stopped.

She looked over and saw six or seven men in black surrounding Gu Yan'an and attacking him brutally. There were also several corpses scattered around.

Su Jingning watched Gu Yan'an being held back by several people in front of him, and did not notice the knife that the man behind him was preparing to use to launch a sneak attack!

"Be careful!" The woman's soft and cold voice sounded. Su Jingning flashed and blocked the knife for Gu Yan'an. His left arm was accidentally scratched.

"hiss"

Su Jingning gasped in pain, snatched the man's knife with his backhand, and stabbed him in the chest, killing him with one blow.

Su Jingning and Gu Yan'an leaned their backs against each other and cooperated well. They took care of the killer in a few breaths.

"call--"

Su Jingning dropped the knife and sat down on the snow, without any of his usual dignity and elegance.

"Gu Yan'an! Why do I always see you being hunted down?"

She was very angry now and was not even afraid of Gu Yan'an.

I just wanted to go out to burn some incense and pray for blessings, but I was called by an inexplicable old monk who told me that I was doomed to die, and I was chased and killed twice in a row.

Gu Yan'an stood beside Su Jingning, looking at the bloody wound on Su Jingning's left forearm, his hand hidden at his side trembling slightly.

The girl's light blue sleeves were soaked with blood.

Gu Yan'an said nothing, but squatted down, half-knelt beside Su Jingning, and took out a bottle of medicine powder from his arms. Then he grabbed Su Jingning's wrist and looked up at her.

"Bear with it." The man said in a low voice.

Then he carefully poured the powder on the girl's wound.

"Hiss, it hurts, it hurts." Su Jingning frowned and tried to pull his hand back, but Gu Yan'an held it tightly.

After applying the powder, Gu Yan'an took out a clean dark blue handkerchief, gently wrapped Su Jingning's injured arm, and tied a beautiful bow. His technique was beautiful.

Su Jingning looked at the bow and felt a little amused. Who would have thought that the prince of Beiyang Palace, who would later become the powerful and arrogant regent Gu Yan'an, would tie such a beautiful bow?

"Gu Yan'an! Long time no see!" Su Jingning looked at Gu Yan'an, who still had some youthful aura, and the fear he had in his previous life seemed to have disappeared.

Now the person in front of me is not Gu Yan'an who is my enemy, nor is he the one I have to be on guard against day and night, so why should I be afraid of him? Besides, I have saved him.

Gu Yan'an's long and curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and he looked up and saw the girl's bright smile. The thousand-year-old ice in his eyes seemed to melt a little.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

"Why are you in the imperial capital? Shouldn't you be in Northern Frontier?" Su Jingning supported himself with one hand and slowly stood up.

"The Xiliang army was defeated and I was summoned by His Majesty." Gu Yan'an replied in a deep voice.

"Oh."

The King of Beiyang governs the entire northern and western territories. Now that the Xiliang army has been defeated, it is only right for His Majesty to summon them.

"Thank you for just now." Gu Yan'an glanced at the girl with stunning eyes and eyebrows and said in a low voice.

Su Jingning looked at the sky which was already darkening. It was over. Her brother couldn’t find her and must be getting crazy with anxiety!

She looked at her blue silk dress covered in blood. If she went back like this, her mother would faint from fear.

"Let's go. I'll take you back." Gu Yan'an said coldly to Su Jingning.

"But I have to find a way to deal with this blood on my body. I can't let anyone see it." Su Jingning nodded and said to Gu Yan. Someone tried to assassinate the King of Chen today. If she was seen by others when she left Qingfo Mountain covered in blood, she didn't know what kind of trouble she would get into.

Gu Yan'an looked her up and down and spoke in a cold voice.

"I'll find a way." After saying that, he turned around and walked in front of Su Jingning.

Su Jingning didn't say anything else, but just lowered his head and followed Gu Yan'an.

Gu Yan'an did not take her along the original route, but took a detour down the side of East Mountain.

As soon as I reached the foot of the mountain, I saw a low-key and expensive carriage parked there.

A young man with starry eyebrows and sharp eyes stood beside the car, holding a sword and waiting. When he saw Gu Yan'an, he immediately ran towards him.

"Master! Are you okay?" Mo You checked Gu Yan'an up and down with concern, and was relieved to find that he was fine. Then he looked at the girl hiding behind the master, probing half of his head. The girl was bright and beautiful, with a reserved and cold temperament.

Who is this woman? How could she be so close to the master? The master always hates the opposite sex getting too close to him.

"Get in the car. No one will notice us on this road." Gu Yan'an turned and said to Su Jingning. He stood by the car, stretched out his hand, and asked Su Jingning to help him get in the car first.

"Ah."

Su Jingning nodded and naturally took his hand and got into the carriage.

Gu Yan'an did not go up immediately, but said coldly to Mo You who was frightened by their actions

"Go to Wutong Villa."

"Yes"

The carriage was spacious and elegant, with a small elm table on which was placed the finest celadon tea set.

Gu Yan'an handed the squirrel fur coat to Su Jingning, who took it and put it on himself without hesitation. After walking in the snow for so long, his body was almost frozen.

Gu Yanan glanced at Su Jingning, who was shivering from the cold. He picked up the tea set and brewed a pot of warm tea himself. He poured a cup and handed it to Su Jingning.

The carriage drove for a long time and the two men didn't speak. The atmosphere in the carriage was a bit awkward.

Su Jingning held the teacup, wanting to say something to ease the atmosphere.

"Why did you block that knife for me?" Gu Yan'an stared at Su Jingning's pretty face with cold eyes.

Su Jingning didn't expect him to ask this suddenly. He didn't react for a moment and was stunned for a moment before speaking.

"My body is reacting. I don't know why I suddenly rushed out to save you."

She actually didn't know why she saved him.

Su Jingning looked calm, and Gu Yan'an looked at her seriously, trying to see something different in her eyes, but there was none. The light in her eyes dimmed.

"If it was anyone else, would you have saved him?" he asked again. His hands clenched nervously in his sleeves.

Su Jingning looked at him strangely.

"Why should I save them? The others have nothing to do with me."

"Oh"

The hands clenched in the sleeves slowly loosened.

"Master, we have arrived at Wutong Villa."

Wutong Villa? Is it the imperial Wutong Villa in the suburbs of Beijing where the current emperor's younger sister, Princess Xuanhe, lives?

Why would Gu Yan'an bring me here?