The Emperor's Favorite: The Useless and Crazy Concubine Who Conquers the World

Xiao Yichen and the old man were always ready. If Lan Yunyan was in danger, they would help without hesitation.

At this time, in the dark outside the palace, spies from various forces were nervously passing on information.

The leader of one of the factions said grimly, "Lan Yunyan's return has disrupted our plans. We must find a way to get rid of her."

Meanwhile, another faction was discussing how to win over Lan Yunyan. "If we can gain Lan Yunyan's help, our position in the empire will surely rise to a higher level."

On Xiao Yichen's side, the old man frowned slightly and said, "Young Master, the situation is becoming more complicated. We need to be more cautious."

Xiao Yichen nodded, his eyes fixed on the direction of the Purple Moon Empire, "Pay close attention and be ready to act at any time."

Outside the palace, the undercurrents of various forces became increasingly intense.

The forces that wanted to get rid of Lan Yunyan began to secretly plan an assassination. They gathered a group of well-trained killers, ready to fight in the dark, waiting for the right moment to launch a fatal attack on Lan Yunyan.

The forces that wanted to win over Lan Yunyan sent out eloquent envoys and carefully prepared generous gifts, trying to find the right time to approach Lan Yunyan and tempt her to join their camp with various benefits.

On Xiao Yichen's side, he and the old man continued to closely monitor the development of the situation.

Xiao Yichen's eyes revealed deep worry, knowing full well that Lan Yunyan was in danger. "Uncle Kui, we must expedite our deployment to ensure we can protect Lan Yunyan in time at this critical moment."

The old man nodded solemnly, "Young Master, don't worry. I have already made arrangements. We have spies stationed throughout the Purple Moon Empire. If there is any disturbance, we will be the first to know."

At the same time, Lan Yunyan in the palace also keenly sensed the dangerous atmosphere around her.

She knew in her heart that her return had touched the sensitive nerves of various forces, and every step she took next had to be done with caution.

She began to think about how to deal with the situation. She must not be easily tempted by those forces that want to win her over, and she must also always be on guard against possible assassinations from the dark.

Inside the palace, the emperor was weighing Lan Yunyan's words. His fingers tapped lightly on the armrests of the dragon throne, his eyes gleaming with complex emotions.

On the one hand, he was well aware of Lan Yunyan's ability and influence. If he could use it for his own benefit, it could indeed bring new opportunities and stability to the empire.

But on the other hand, he was worried about Lan Yunyan's ambition and uncontrollability. After all, she had caused countless waves in the empire.

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought.

He was thinking about how to utilize Lan Yunyan's power while ensuring that his rule was not threatened.

Inside the palace, the emperor remained lost in thought for a long time. Finally, he slowly opened his eyes, a preliminary decision already forming in his mind. He decided to test Lan Yunyan first to see how strong her ambitions truly were.

The emperor ordered a grand banquet and invited dignitaries from all sides to attend. Lan Yunyan was naturally among the invited guests.

This banquet was ostensibly to celebrate the prosperity of the empire, but in reality it was a trap set by the emperor.

After Lan Yunyan came out of the palace, she keenly sensed the vague presence of tracking behind her.

She continued walking calmly, her mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. The streets were bustling with people, but they didn't give her the slightest sense of security.

She knew that her every move was under surveillance by various forces.

Those who wish to eliminate her will not miss this opportunity and may launch an attack at any time. Meanwhile, those who wish to win her over are also waiting for the right moment to strike again.

Lan Yunyan narrowed her eyes slightly and casually turned into a secluded alley. The pursuer behind her hesitated for a moment, but finally followed her in.

Deep in the alley, Lan Yunyan stopped and slowly turned around.

Seeing this, the stalkers knew they had been exposed, so they stopped hiding and several dark shadows flashed from the darkness like ghosts.

These killers were dressed in black night clothes, their faces hidden under black masks, revealing only a pair of cold and ruthless eyes.

They moved swiftly, instantly surrounding Lan Yunyan. Lan Yunyan's eyes flashed, and she quickly drew the sword from her waist. The blade flashed with a cold light, as if declaring her unyielding spirit to the enemy.

Without hesitation, the assassins launched their attack, brandishing their sharp weapons and charging at Lan Yunyan like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

Swords flickered, knives shone, and the air was filled with a murderous aura. Lan Yunyan's body was nimble, like a dancing butterfly, skillfully dodging the assassins' attacks.

The sword in her hand stabbed out from time to time, accurately blocking the enemy's attacks.

But the assassins were numerous and well-trained. They worked in perfect harmony, constantly changing their attack methods, trying to find Lan Yunyan's flaws.

Lan Yunyan gradually felt the pressure double, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. However, there was no fear in her eyes.

Just when the killers thought they were about to succeed, Lan Yunyan suddenly burst out with a powerful force.

The sword in her hand stabbed out like lightning, the speed was so fast that it was dazzling.

One assassin was unable to dodge and was stabbed in the vitals by the sword, falling to the ground instantly. The other assassins were slightly stunned when they saw this, but soon launched a more fierce attack again.

At this point, the pedestrians on the street had already fled in terror, and the scene was in chaos. Under siege by the killers, Lan Yunyan kept looking for an opportunity.

At this critical moment, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded in the distance.

Xiao Yichen led a team of people to arrive in time. They rushed into the battlefield like a divine army descending from the sky and started a fierce battle with the killers.

Xiao Yichen's eyes were full of concern. He waved his sword, and wherever he went, the killers fell to the ground.

The old man also showed extraordinary strength. He used his soul power to shock the killers and forced them to retreat again and again.

With the help of Xiao Yichen and the old man, Lan Yunyan escaped from the siege of the killers.