Flowers bloom without worries

Xiao Chuhan, as the emperor of the Chu Kingdom, was inexplicably curious about the Queen Ye Lanxi. He sat upright on the chair, his eyes flashing with an elusive light, and he thought to himself: What kind of ability does this seemingly weak woman have to be so confident that she can find out the truth about the two consecutive murders in the palace?

Xiao Chuhan smiled contemptuously, her tone full of challenge and temptation: "With you, a woman living deep in the harem, can you find out the murderer? I want to see how you can uncover this mystery."

Ye Lanxi raised her head and looked directly into Xiao Chuhan's eyes. The eyes that had been honed in the bloody storm were now shining with a firm and calm light. Ye Lanxi smiled slightly. Although the smile revealed a little helplessness and sadness, there was no retreat or compromise at all: "Your Majesty, are you afraid? Is there really a secret in your heart that you dare not let me check?"

Xiao Chuhan felt a little displeased by Ye Lanxi's direct gaze. His face darkened and he pretended to be calm and retorted: "How ridiculous! As the emperor of Chu, how could I be afraid of a woman like you? How could I lose my composure because of a few words from you?"

Ye Lanxi stared at Xiao Chuhan, trying to find a flaw in his eyes. Ye Lanxi knew that although the man in front of her appeared calm and composed on the surface, he was hiding deep doubts and fears in his heart.

Ye Lanxi pressed on, "Could it be that you don't want me to live at all, but are deliberately finding excuses to torture me, and then find a chance to kill me when I'm exhausted. This way, I can also give an explanation to my family."

Xiao Chuhan was shocked and angry when Ye Lanxi said this. Xiao Chuhan stood up angrily and shouted, "You are getting bolder and bolder. How dare you speculate about me so rudely?" Then, Xiao Chuhan waved his hand and ordered people to take Ye Lanxi into the dark and damp water dungeon.

"I want to see how long you can hold on."

Ye Lanxi sneered and looked at Xiao Chuhan's departing back. Ye Lanxi knew that this contest had just begun.

"One day, you will regret what you did today." This was Ye Lanxi's warning to Xiao Chuhan, and also her unyielding determination.

As expected, Ye Lanxi's attitude and words further angered Xiao Chuhan. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Xiao Chuhan's eyes, and he once again ordered Ye Lanxi to be imprisoned in the water dungeon. This time, Ye Lanxi's situation was even more difficult. The wounds that had not healed had become more serious due to the superposition of new injuries, and she had been soaked in water for a long time, and her physical condition was worrying. Under such torment, if she could not find out the truth as soon as possible, she might not be able to hold on for too long.

In the darkness and dampness of the dungeon, Ye Lanxi felt unprecedented fatigue and helplessness. Her heart was filled with self-blame and guilt, and she realized that she might not be able to help the woman named Ye Wuyou.

"It seems that I really can't help you." This is Ye Lanxi's guilt and helplessness towards Ye Wuyou.

Ye Lanxi was locked up in a water dungeon. The water slowly spread to her chest. She gradually found it difficult to breathe. She recalled the time when she was a killer.

Just when Ye Lanxi was about to give up resistance, she suddenly remembered the man who had once moved her heart - Gu Tingyan. His figure gradually became clear, as if he was right in front of her. Ye Lanxi looked at him, and a strong desire to survive surged in her heart.

"Tingyan, is that you?" she asked weakly.

"Are you here to take me away?"

Gu Tingyan nodded slightly, "Wake up, you can't just die like this. There are still many things waiting for you to do."

Gu Tingyan's words seemed to inject strength into Ye Lanxi's body, allowing her to cheer up again. Yes, she couldn't just die like this. She still had unfinished grievances to settle. She had to persevere and find out the truth for Ye Wuyou.

"Come here, I want to see the emperor."

"I want to see the emperor."

No matter how loudly Ye Lanxi shouted, no one answered her. Her body was too weak now, and it was impossible for her to escape from the water prison. Ye Lanxi no longer had the strength to shout, and even breathing became more and more difficult.

At this time, Xiao Chuhan, who was reviewing the memorials, received a shocking news - the queen was dead! This news shocked Xiao Chuhan and made him feel heartbroken.

"Impossible! She said she wanted to find out the truth! She can't just die like this!" Xiao Chuhan yelled excitedly, clenched his fists and screamed with all his might, his face full of pain and regret...

"You bunch of incompetent people, get out of here." Xiao Chuhan shouted angrily, revealing his majesty.

Xiao Chuhan, the monarch who once made the people of Chu bow down to him, was now like a puppet without a soul, panicking. He had never seen her eyes so determined, and those eyes seemed to contain endless determination and courage, piercing his heart. Xiao Chuhan had a strong premonition in his heart that she might really leave him, forever.

"Ye Wuyou, you can't leave like this. I haven't tortured you enough. You are not allowed to leave this world without my permission!" Xiao Chuhan's roar echoed in the empty palace, his face full of shock and pain.

Starry night, the loyal minister who had been silently guarding Xiao Chuhan was also shocked at this moment. He had never seen the emperor lose his composure like this and cry for a woman.

A question arose in my mind: The emperor obviously hated her so much and didn't love her, so why would he cry for her?

That weak but determined figure appeared in Ye Lanxi's sight again. She walked slowly towards Ye Lanxi. Ye Wuyou turned around and looked at Ye Lanxi distressedly, his eyes full of self-blame and helplessness.

"I'm sorry, it seems I can't help you anymore." Ye Lanxi said softly, her voice revealing endless fatigue.

"No, you can help me." Ye Wuyou replied firmly.

"You promised to help me find out the truth."

"I want to help you too, but I'm already dead." Ye Lanxi sighed.

"How can a dead man help you?"

"You...are not dead yet." A gleam of light flashed in Ye Wuyou's eyes.

"I'll help you get back into my body."

"I don't understand, is the truth really that important?" Ye Lanxi asked in confusion.

"He treated you like that. Even if he found out the truth, what would it matter? He would just hate you because he lost the person he loved the most because of you."

"I know he doesn't love me... I'm not doing this for myself... I just want to protect my family..." Ye Wuyou's voice choked and tears slid down his cheeks.

"Family..." Ye Lanxi repeated the word, which was both familiar and strange to her. She just wanted to protect her family. Now she had nothing, but her family was still there. How could she bear to let their fate become so tragic because of her? Ye Wuyou was unwilling to die like this, and Ye Lanxi was the only one who could help her now. No matter what the cost, she would keep her alive and safe.