As the night deepened, the North Courtyard was shrouded in a suffocating shadow. Every tiny sound seemed to come from an invisible hunter, looming over Yun Mengting and Shen Jingxuan's hearts. They were keenly aware that undercurrents were surging around them, and a hidden conspiracy was about to surface.

"We need to find a hidden place." Yun Mengting's voice was like a taut string, revealing a hidden sense of urgency. At this moment, she knew that escape would not truly solve the current predicament. Only by understanding the conspiracy behind it could this crisis be resolved.

"There's a side hall in the palace ahead. We can hide in there for now!" Shen Jingxuan's eyes moved like lightning as he swiftly rushed towards the side hall. Every step felt like treading on the edge of a knife. The footsteps behind him grew clearer and clearer. They had to find a safe haven before the enemy found them.

The interior of the side hall was quiet and eerie, with only a gentle breeze blowing, mixed with the faint fragrance of plants and trees, giving people a sense of stunned tranquility. The two stared at each other, and the suppressed tension made time seem to freeze at this moment. Shen Jingxuan's eyes gradually softened, revealing a hint of warmth. "Mengting, you are really brave."

Yun Mengting caught a glimpse of the glint in his eyes, and a wave of warmth welled up in her heart. She smiled slightly, trying her best to hide her inner nervousness, and responded, "Your Highness, we must think carefully about what exactly is Shen Yuke and Liu Tianjiao's conspiracy?"

Shen Jingxuan recalled quickly in his mind, and after a moment of contemplation, he said: "They have always wanted to control the palace. Once I am threatened, they will take the opportunity to rise. But I never thought that they would collude with the men in black." His tone was firm and angry, as if the fire buried in his heart was gradually rising.

"Besides, their plan is definitely not simple." Yun Mengting pondered for a moment, frowning. "I think they might be using the men in black to create chaos in order to increase their power."

At this moment, there were faint sounds of footsteps outside the side hall, and low whispers: "Quick, search! We must find them!" The cold voice of the man in black was like a harsh alarm bell, which instantly caused ripples of uneasiness in the hearts of the two men.

"We have to find a way to escape," Yun Mengting said anxiously. The surrounding environment seemed to change rapidly, as if it had become an invisible cage. Shen Jingxuan's figure became increasingly calm. He slowly leaned down, his eyes like swords, carefully observing every exit of the side hall.

"Here, there is a small door leading to the backyard." He whispered and pointed to a corner of the side hall. The door frame had been worn smooth by time and was hidden under the dusty decorations, and almost no one noticed it.

"Hurry, let's go!" Yun Mengting was delighted, and the tension in her heart eased a little. She felt Shen Jingxuan's strength and reliability, and at this moment, their hearts were tightly connected.

The two of them quickly pushed open the small door. Behind it was a dark path that seemed to hide endless secrets. At the end of the path, a faint light shone through, like a guide of hope. They walked carefully along this path and finally arrived at the backyard.

The scene in the backyard was completely different from the chaos in the front yard. It was quiet and dreamy, like a forgotten paradise. However, this tranquility did not completely make them relax. They were still alert to potential dangers.

"We must find the right opportunity to uncover their conspiracy." Yun Mengting's eyes revealed a determined look, her heart filled with longing for the future. Shen Jingxuan nodded, his eyes gleaming with cold determination. He had already made up his mind to reclaim his royal power and majesty.

"Let's look for the missing secret letter first, perhaps we can reveal their real plan." Yun Mengting's mind suddenly flashed with earlier memories. The secret letter that Shen Yuke had mentioned was related to the internal affairs of the palace, and seemed to have become a weapon for them to fight for power.

Following Yun Mengting's advice, they turned and sprinted towards the path leading to the warehouse. Along the way, the two were as agile and alert as cheetahs, silently preparing for the upcoming challenge.

Upon entering the warehouse, Shen Jingxuan and Yun Mengting quietly pushed open the wooden door. A suffocating aroma instantly emanated, blending with the flickering candlelight in the corner, highlighting the ancient and mysterious atmosphere of this space. The interior of the warehouse was filled with various books and manuscripts, densely packed together, like an old man quietly recounting stories from the past, inspiring a sense of awe.

"Found it!" Yun Mengting excitedly pounced on a pile of documents. She flipped open the letter, her expression growing increasingly serious. "These are secret agreements between the palace and neighboring countries. Sure enough, the contents involve plans for the transfer of power!"

Shen Jingxuan read carefully, each piece of paper holding the key to the palace's fate. "How could Shen Yuke be so bold as to secretly plot such a scheme!" His face darkened, the rage in his heart like a volcano about to erupt, a constant reminder for him.

"If we can make these letters public, Shen Yuke and Liu Tianjiao's conspiracy will be difficult to continue!" Yun Mengting eagerly and firmly grasped the secret letter in her hand, and fighting spirit ignited in her heart.

However, at this moment, a deep laugh suddenly rang out from the doorway of the warehouse, and a woman dressed in black walked in. It was Shen Yuke. Her eyes were sharp, and a sinister smile hung on the corners of her mouth. She instantly trapped the two of them in a deadly position, like a hunter in the dark.

"Sure enough, you didn't listen and actually wandered around here leisurely. Don't you know that this is simply courting death?" Her voice was like an ice knife, piercing and sharp, making the air almost solidify.

"You!" Shen Jingxuan was furious, his hand already gripping the hilt of the sword, ready to fight back at any time.

"Don't get excited. I don't want to attack you." Shen Yuke slowly took a step forward, a sinister smile on her face. "However, you will become part of my chessboard, just in time to help me complete a brilliant plan."

Yun Mengting was shocked and suddenly realized that things were far more complicated than they had imagined. The hidden conspiracy was surging like a tide, and the confrontation between them had escalated invisibly.

"What do you want?" Yun Mengting asked tentatively, her heart filled with unyielding determination.

"A smart doctor will always get to the bottom of things." Shen Yuke sneered, her eyes gleaming with cunning. "I just need you to disappear in exchange for the power I want."

The shocking truth unfolds at this moment. The fate of Yun Mengting and Shen Jingxuan is being stirred by the dark tide. Every step in the chess game is full of uncertainty. It is still unknown who will be the final winner.

A more thrilling power struggle has just begun.

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