After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Xiao Yi approached step by step, and his slender fingers gently stroked her cheek. The touch felt like cold snake scales, making Shen Bingning subconsciously shrink back, trying to avoid the touch that made her feel sick.

"Are you scared, my dear?"

Xiao Yi's voice is low and magnetic, yet carries a sense of oppression that cannot be ignored.

Shen Bingning gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and nodded reluctantly, but her heart was in turmoil. Her fear and disgust for this man reached its peak.

Xiao Yi chuckled, with a hint of sarcasm and threat in his voice: "My beloved, please remember the promise you made today and don't have any second thoughts. If I find out that you have second thoughts, you will bear the consequences yourself."

"I won't have second thoughts."

Shen Bingning used up almost all her strength to say this, her eyes were extremely sincere, but deep in her heart, the desire to escape was like a wildfire, growing stronger and stronger.

Xiao Yi didn't seem to delve into the truth of her words. He just smiled faintly and turned away.

In his opinion, the lesson learned tonight was enough to prevent Shen Bingning from acting rashly in the short term.

When Xiao Yi's figure disappeared outside the tent, Shen Bingning seemed to have lost all her strength. She collapsed on the bed, feeling mixed emotions.

At this moment, Qing'er rushed into the tent and called out anxiously, "My queen!"

Shen Bingning looked up and felt relieved to see that Qing'er was safe and sound.

"As long as you're okay."

She said softly, still feeling frightened when she recalled the thrilling experience just now.

Seeing Shen Bingning sweating profusely, Qing'er quickly wiped her sweat with a handkerchief and explained, "Just now, an assassin attacked, and Xiao Shengzi pulled me to the tent next door for safety."

Shen Bingning's heart tightened, and she asked, "Do you know who sent these assassins?"

Qing'er shook her head, her face full of confusion: "I don't know, I was just about to ask."

Shen Bingning stopped her, knowing full well that the matter was a serious one and it was not appropriate to interfere.

"No need, you're also frightened, go to bed early."

She knew in her heart that no matter who was behind this, the days ahead would only be more dangerous.

Did Xiao Yi's warning mean that he had noticed her intention? Or was he just on high alert because of Yan Qi's incident? Shen Bingning didn't dare to jump to conclusions, and could only silently figure out how to safely escape from this place full of conspiracy and blood.

At the same time, An Feng handed a secret letter from Yongjing to Xiao Yi, which mentioned that Prince Yong was in poor health, which had caused many of his ministers to waver.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and seemed to have a new plan...

Shen Bingning gently held the edge of the exquisite porcelain cup, and the warm water flowed into the cup. There was a trace of determination in her eyes, and she said frankly: "If Prince Yong really has the intention of rebellion, his crime should be executed, which is indeed understandable; but Fan Yun'er knows nothing about this, and is as pure as a blank sheet of paper. I can't bear it, so I planned this plan to get the best of both worlds."

Fan Yuner's innocence is like a clear spring, which makes people feel pity. Saving her life is both reasonable and merciful.

Xiao Yi's eyes sparkled with curiosity. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "My beloved concubine, this plan is very brilliant. How did you come up with this plan?"

"This is all thanks to your unintentional enlightenment, Your Majesty."

Shen Bingning had a faint smile on her lips, but her eyes were filled with deep meaning.

"Me?" Xiao Yi obviously had not expected that he would be the source of inspiration for this strange plan, and there was a hint of surprise in his tone.

"It is the king."

Shen Bingning's words were full of affirmation. She was secretly amused in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She continued, "That day, I accidentally made eye contact with the king, and it was as if in a flash of lightning, inspiration came to me like a spring. Wasn't this a hint from the king to me?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of inquiry in them: "Oh? So that's how it is?"

Shen Bingning's face was calm, her tone was firm, and she left no room for doubt: "That's right."

As night fell, the group arrived at Yuncheng City of Chu State. The officials in the city welcomed them into the post station with great respect, and then they left respectfully.

At night, Shen Bingning skillfully extinguished the wisps of smoke from the incense burner in the house with clean water. She then took out a row of silver needles that shone with cold light from her sleeve and inserted them into the tea and exquisite snacks one by one. Only after confirming that they were non-toxic did she feel at ease to enjoy them.

Seeing this, Qing'er at the side couldn't help but get nervous and asked with a trembling voice: "Miss, is there anyone who wants to harm us?"

Shen Bingning smiled gently, her tone gentle but alert: "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be prepared for one. This place is not the territory of Yan State, people's hearts are unpredictable, we have to be on guard."

Hearing this, Qing'er's eyes were full of admiration: "Young lady, you are really thoughtful. I really admire you."

Shen Bingning waved her hand, her expression indifferent: "Although I have never eaten pork, I have seen pigs running. In this post station, undercurrents are surging. We need to be cautious at every step and not be careless."

Qing'er mistakenly thought that Shen Bingning really wanted to taste the pork, so she quickly turned around and went to the kitchen to prepare something. Shen Bingning did not stop her, but just rested her chin on her hand, staring at the table, silently planning every move for the future in her heart.

Just as she was deep in thought, there was a knock on the door. Shen Bingning thought it was Qing'er coming back, so she casually responded, "Come in."

The door opened slightly, and a strange maid walked in, holding a tea tray in her hand. Shen Bingning suddenly came back to her senses, and a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes: "Who are you?"

The maid bowed her head and replied respectfully, "I am a maid at the post station, and I have come here to serve tea to Miss Shen."

Shen Bingning smiled faintly and pointed to the teapot on the table: "There is tea here, no need, you can go down first."

She is always more cautious about untested drinks.

However, the maid did not leave as ordered, but instead handed over a beautifully carved silver hairpin.

Shen Bingning's eyes were sharp, and she calculated quickly in her mind, finally settling on a guess: Did this maid intend to use the silver hairpin as a bribe to harm Xiao Yi?

This is not impossible. Xiao Yi is heavily guarded and it is difficult for ordinary killers to get close to him. As Xiao Yi's favorite concubine, her chances of taking action are naturally far greater than others.

Shen Bingning gently pushed the silver hairpin away, with a hint of warning in her tone: "Today I will assume that you are confused for a moment, leave quickly, if you are discovered by others, I will not be able to protect you."

The maid frowned upon hearing this, as if she was surprised by Shen Bingning's answer: "You have indeed been blinded by power and wealth, and have forgotten the master's teachings!"

"Which sir?"

Shen Bingning's doubts grew even stronger. "Besides, power and wealth are attractive. What's wrong with being attracted by them?"

The maid put away the silver hairpin, her face full of anger: "I will report your words to the master truthfully."

Just as Shen Bingning was about to ask about the identity of the mysterious "Mr.", Qing'er had already hurried back, still muttering, "Miss, the pork will be here soon, the kitchen has prepared it..."