Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

Hearing this, Qin Huaizhao was very surprised, "Why do you ask that?"

"You're so brave and fearless, so powerful, how can I find you scary?"

Ever since that time in the palace, he knew that Ling Jinlan was not a weak and timid young lady. He even noticed it from the very beginning of Zhou Jingxuan's death.

I just didn't expect Ling Jinlan's martial arts skills to be so powerful. She is brave, resourceful and tenacious, which is something no ordinary woman can compare to.

Qin Huaizhao held her hand again, "Jinlan, I know the real you. If you're not a murderer, you're a villain. You have a kind heart. Even if your hands are stained with blood, you will only be admired, not feared."

Ling Jinlan smiled and hugged him.

Just then, footsteps were heard outside, and the two quickly let go.

Prince Rong walked in and asked with concern, "Is Jinlan feeling better?"

Ling Jinlan nodded, "Much better."

Prince Rong was relieved, "Fortunately, the injury is not serious."

"It's all thanks to you that the palace was saved this time. You are our great benefactor! Daddy has to thank you!"

Ling Jinlan quickly said, "Dad, there's no need for us to thank you as a family. The palace is in trouble, and I should do my best to protect it."

Prince Rong was very happy. Huai Zhao had indeed married a virtuous wife who was both civil and martial. This was a blessing earned through many lifetimes of cultivation.

At this time, Qin Huaizhao asked, "Dad, were those assassins sent by the Qingsong Chamber of Commerce?"

Prince Rong nodded, his expression becoming more serious, and sat down on the chair.

"The interrogation made it clear that I underestimated the Qingsong Chamber of Commerce."

"They have already trained a large number of assassins in Jincheng. Most of the assassins last night were Jincheng residents. Some were addicted to alcohol and were controlled by Xu Qingqing."

"Some of them are guards trained by the Xu family from the beginning."

"After Xu Qingqing escaped with serious injuries, this group of people were gathered at the Xu family. Their purpose was to capture the Princess and Young Madam of Prince Rong's Mansion and use them to threaten me to make a deal to ensure Xu Qingqing's escape."

Prince Rong sighed and said, "I always thought Jincheng was under my control, but I didn't expect it to have been infiltrated by the Qingsong Chamber of Commerce."

"If it weren't for Jinlan, I'm afraid the consequences would be disastrous."

After hearing this, Ling Jinlan quickly asked, "What about Xu Qingqing? Are they still chasing my sister?"

Prince Rong nodded and said, "After learning that something happened in the palace, only Huai Zhao and I returned, and they continued to hunt down Xu Qingqing."

"I think they should be successful soon."

……

At this moment, Jiang Ningwan and others were riding their horses towards the morning sun.

She knew that the palace was attacked, and Prince Rong and Qin Huaizhao had already rushed back, so she did not go back.

Only a few people discussed and decided to suspend the pursuit.

Yan Qinglan mistakenly believed that they had returned to the city to rescue people, and everyone had a good rest for a night.

Only three or five spies were sent to continue tracking and determine Yan Qinglan's escape route.

At dawn, the spies sent out to follow came to report that Yan Qinglan suddenly changed direction and went into the mountains.

Now she is on her way to meet up with everyone.

From the dawn to the scorching sun, Jiang Ningwan arrived at the woods near her destination.

I met Qin Shuangchi and Qin Xian here.

Qin Xian arrived first and took out a map and said, "No one lives in this mountain, but there is a villa at this location."

Jiang Ningwan nodded. "I don't know how many people are in the villa, but we have enough people with us. Let's just storm it."

Qin Xian quickly added, "They're not many! My spies said there are only about thirty of them."

"This villa is not a stronghold, it's more like Xu Qingqing's private residence, and there won't be too many people inside."

Hearing this, Qin Shuangchi picked up the sword and said, "What are you waiting for? Let's go into the mountains!"

Jiang Ningwan could see that Qin Shuangchi was a little anxious, probably worried about Prince Rong's Mansion.

Knowing that Yan Qinglan is most likely a member of the Great Han royal family, her strength cannot be underestimated. I wonder if Prince Rong can resolve the crisis by rushing back.

They also have to capture Yan Qinglan as soon as possible.

Afterwards, a large number of soldiers guarded every intersection leading down the mountain, almost surrounding the entire mountain.

Jiang Ningwan and the other two immediately led their men to attack up the mountain.

This mountain has been uninhabited for many years, so there are almost no roads and they are all covered with weeds.

It stands to reason that the road into the mountains is difficult to walk on.

But she found bloodstains on the leaves and weeds.

Following the bloodstains, I actually found myself on a path leading up the mountain.

"You were so careless that you even left bloodstains."

……

In the villa.

The view is superb.

Yan Qinglan, who had rested for a night, just got up and came to the yard, sitting on the swing and enjoying the scenery.

At this time, Qin Beihuang came over with a bowl of medicine and said, "Your leg is not healed yet, don't walk around."

Yan Qinglan raised the corners of her lips slightly, "If my legs become disabled, I still have you, right? You won't abandon me, right?"

Qin Beihuang was helpless and lowered his head without saying a word.

Bring the medicine to her.

Yan Qinglan raised her chin and said, "Feed me."

Qin Beihuang squatted down and fed her the medicine spoonful by spoonful, blowing on it carefully.

Yan Qinglan was particularly satisfied.

"Do you like it here? Winter in the mountains is so beautiful. Why don't you stay here with me until winter and watch the snow?"

Qin Beihuang said in a deep voice: "Three months is three months."

Yan Qinglan was somewhat dissatisfied and refused to drink the medicine anymore, instead she just swung on the swing by herself.

"You're really stubborn."

"You agreed to be my personal bodyguard for three months, didn't you just want to know Ru Mengzui's background? Now you know everything, and you haven't left yet. Aren't you reluctant to leave me?"

"You are a man who says one thing and means another."

Qin Beihuang stood up with the medicine bowl in hand. "You didn't tell me the origin of Ru Mengzui."

Yan Qinglan suddenly stopped swinging and looked at him in confusion, "Mingyue Tower, Qingsong Chamber of Commerce, don't you know everything?"

"Yes, and there is also Prince Rong's Mansion."

Qin Beihuang said in a cold voice: "What I want to know is who brewed Ru Meng Zui and what it was brewed with."

"I want to know its true origin."

Hearing this, Yan Qinglan was slightly stunned.

Hesitated for a moment.

Suddenly he raised his eyebrows and said, "If you want to know this, the conditions are not as simple as three months of personal protection. It's more demanding."

Qin Beihuang: "What conditions?"

Yan Qinglan's eyes flashed, "Marry me."

Qin Beihuang was stunned.

Yan Qinglan added, "What you want to know is our secret. If you are not one of us, someone we trust, we cannot tell you."

In order to get Qin Beihuang to agree, she urged him, "Look, you fought for Daning, risked your life, and what did you get in the end? You even lost your official position."

"The emperor is incompetent, are you still going to serve him?"

"As a Prince Yi, you have no power, no influence, and no wealth. You might as well come back with me to Dahan and become his consort. I like you so much, and I will do whatever you want to do."

Yan Qinglan looked at him infatuatedly, her hand gently stroking his cheek.

Very sincere.

Qin Beihuang struggled internally and remained silent.

Seeing his hesitation, Yan Qinglan added, "Look, Jiang Ningwan and the King of Chu already know that you're with me. They'll probably find out that I'm from Dahan."

"And you're with a Dahan person. If they report you, you'll be guilty of collaborating with the enemy."

"Can the emperor tolerate you?"

"Your best option is to come with me."