Du Bingyan couldn't say anything, she just cried and shook her head vigorously.

Emperor Sheng An immediately lost his patience. He shouted, "Du Bingyan, I demand you to tell me with your own mouth whose child you are carrying. If you dare to lie, I will have you torn into pieces!"

Du Bingyan dared not lie anymore, so she could only answer: "It was Ye Tianqing's fault. Ye Tianqing ordered me to do everything. I had no choice but to return to the capital to deceive my grandfather and mother!"

Madam Huo was so shocked that her whole body was shaking. She murmured in disbelief, "Bingyan, how dare you lie? How dare you?"

Du Bingyan threw herself into her arms and said, "Grandma, I was coerced. He said if I didn't obey, he would kill me, my mother, and my brother. I had no choice but to obey his orders!"

Emperor Sheng An frowned and scolded: "What a Ye Tianqing! He actually framed a loyal and honest person. He is really audacious!"

Madam Huo quickly spoke up: "Your Majesty, my granddaughter is also innocent. She has been kept in the dark. Please forgive her, please?"

A cold glint flashed in Emperor Sheng An's eyes, and he said in a cold voice: "I don't care whether she is innocent or intentional. She slandered the loyal and good people and almost caused a disaster. She cannot escape the death penalty!"

Madam Du cried and begged, "No, Your Majesty, please don't kill her. She is your precious treasure that I have raised with so much hardship!"

Emperor Sheng An raised his eyebrows sarcastically: "Then you will die for her? Use your life in exchange for her life?"

Mrs. Du's crying stopped abruptly. She didn't expect the emperor to make such a request.

Just when she was silent, Du Bingyan leaned close to her ear and said, "Mother, please die. Die for me. I will avenge you. Believe me!"

Madam Du was trembling all over. She gritted her teeth and quickly stepped aside, saying, "Your Highness, I obey your Majesty's decision. I apologize to Madam Fang for the evil deeds I have done to you, your unfilial daughter!"

She knelt and crawled in front of Old Madam Fang, kowtowed loudly.

Du Bingyan roared in frustration: "Why won't you die for me? Why? Aren't you my mother?"

Emperor Sheng An did not hesitate any longer and ordered his men to drag Du Bingyan away and beat her to death with a stick, and he also forbade them to collect her body.

When Madam Du left the palace, she only took one piece of Du Bingyan's clothing.

Her face was dull, but hatred was evident in her eyes.

She clenched her fists tightly and murmured softly, "Lin Yiwan, it's all you who destroyed my family. I will never let you off easily. Just wait!"

At this moment, Lin Yiwan was pleading with Emperor Sheng'an, "Your Majesty, please allow me to go to Mount Xiliang in the south. Zhan Yan is in dire straits. How can I stay in the capital and stand by and watch?"

Emperor Sheng An refused directly: "No, the entire Southland has been firmly controlled by Ye Tianqing. Zhan Yan said in his previous letter that you must not be put in danger. I must obey his decision!"

After all, he underestimated the enemy. He thought Ye Tianqing only controlled Lingnan City.

But when Zhan Yan led his army to build the dam and encountered resistance from all sides, he discovered that the entire southern land had been won over and controlled by him, Ye Tianqing.

Zhan Yan brought Yan's army with him, which was undoubtedly a trap.

Fortunately, he still had the Fang family army on the border to support him. However, if the war over there continued to be a stalemate, the northern border would probably fall into turmoil.

Of course, he couldn't tell Lin Yiwan these words. Zhan Yan told him to take good care of her.

He took a deep breath and said, "You don't have to worry about Zhan Yan. He has the help of the Fang family army and will be able to escape soon!"

Lin Yiwan frowned. Emperor Sheng An actually refused to let her leave Beijing?

He paused and continued, "Besides, don't you still need to treat Old Madam Fang?"

Madam Fang beside her suddenly came to her senses and said hurriedly, "Yes, Madam Hou, you won't just ignore me, will you?"

Lin Yiwan exhaled: "How could that be? Well, I'll leave the capital after you recover!"

As the two of them boarded the carriage heading back, Madam Fang spoke with a guilty conscience, "Wanwan, please don't blame me for cooperating with the Emperor. He didn't let you go to the Southland because he was concerned about your safety!"

Lin Yiwan gave a bitter laugh, "But that's my husband. How could I just sit there and watch him get into such a desperate situation? If it were you, would you be able to sit still?"

Old Madam Fang thought to herself, how can I sit still? I will not hesitate to put on my armor and go to the battlefield to save my husband.

Before she could say anything, she heard Zi'er outside say, "Madam, there is an honored guest coming to the mansion. We ask you to go back early to meet him!"

Lin Yiwan hurriedly sent Madam Fang back to the general's mansion, and met the anxious-looking Saint in the backyard of the marquis's mansion.

She knew that the saint was also worried about Zhan Yan's safety.

Otherwise, I wouldn't risk being discovered and come to visit you late at night!

She lowered her voice and said, "Please come into the Saint's room!"

The Saint comforted her, "Wanwan, don't worry. I came here with a clear conscience. I'm feeling unwell and I'm asking you to see me!"

Lin Yiwan nodded and took her into the study in the backyard.

When only two people were left in the room, the Saint's face suddenly became filled with anxiety: "Wanwan, isn't Ah Yan trapped in Xiliang Mountain?"

Lin Yiwan was not surprised that she got the news. After all, she was the Holy Maiden of Li Kingdom, and she was protected by the great general of Li Kingdom, Min Ao.

She said calmly: "Yes, but the emperor has sent General Fang from the Fang family army to provide support. Ah Yan should be able to escape soon!"

The saint didn't say anything, but handed her a secret letter directly.

She asked in surprise: "What is this?"

The Saint urged: "Why don't you open it and take a look?"

Lin Yiwan frowned as she opened it, only to see a sentence written on it: "Upon receiving the order, quickly lead your troops to Lingnan City to intercept and kill the Fang family army. Be sure to delay them for at least five days. This is your only chance to annihilate the Yan army led by Zhan Yan!"

As smart as Lin Yiwan was, she quickly realized that this must be an order given by the King of Li to Min Ao.

She suddenly clenched her fists. Ye Tianqing was actually colluding with foreign enemies!

He is so despicable!

The Saint Girl firmly grasped her hand and said, "Min Ao naturally doesn't want to add insult to injury at this time, but the emperor's orders are hard to disobey. Besides, the entire Li Kingdom army is not entirely under his control. There is also a great general, Qin Tianhao, who is Wueryun's uncle!"

Lin Yiwan frowned and looked at her: "What do you want me to do?"

The Saint said with a complicated expression: "I hope you can find a way to delay the Li Kingdom's army. Although it is a bit difficult, it will eventually allow Zhan Yan to escape smoothly!"

Lin Yiwan closed her eyes tightly, and a plan suddenly emerged in her mind.

She didn't hesitate any longer and said without hesitation: "Let me go to the Southland with Min Ao. I have a way to disrupt the Li Kingdom's army!"

The Saint's eyes lit up: "Okay, they will leave in the morning, and Min Ao will come to pick you up in person!"

Lin Yiwan nodded and watched the saint get on the carriage and leave.

She returned to the yard and began to pack up the life-saving medicines and poisons, putting them all in a small bag and keeping it close to her body.

Ling'er peeked out from outside, her face full of confusion and anxiety.

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