Chapter 11 Orchid Mark

pecially at this moment, his handsome face was expressionless, the golden crown radiating with supreme and unparalleled brilliance, shrouding him in an aura of unmatched nobility and authority.Li Yun...Chapter Eleven: The Orchid Mark

Upon hearing this, Yun Qianyue flew into a rage and snatched the imperial decree with both hands, intending to destroy it by exerting her strength.

"Yue, have you thought clearly before destroying it Your mother is still carrying an unborn crown prince. You should be well aware of what crime this act entails! Besides, Yun Li isn’t you; how can you know that he wouldn’t want such a double blessing" Night Tianyi stopped her hand, his voice not loud but clear enough for both Yun Qianyue and the kneeling Yun Li to hear.

Yun Qianyue seemed deaf to him. Was she really scared of being threatened by her aunt Although her aunt was her weak point, Emperor Taizong wouldn't let anything happen to her when he had yet to use this piece in his strategy to its full potential. She shot a sharp glance at Night Tianyi and directed her true energy from the dantian to her wrist toward his hand.

"Yun Li, you are now the Prince of Yun王府世子。難道你就看著她為了你毀聖旨？"

Yun Li was suddenly awakened. He had prepared for becoming the Prince of Yun Kingdom, but he never expected to be married off to Princess Six. Moreover, he knew about the incident where the Crown Prince, infatuated with Princess Six, caused a disturbance during the乞巧節和壽宴，被皇上責罰閉門思過。他怎麼也冇想到與封賜世子一同來的是賜婚，而且這個人還是六公主。看到雲淺月和夜天逸二人動手，他的臉色有些發白，張了張口卻冇有發出聲音。

"Destroying the imperial decree, even though the Emperor might not be able to do anything to Yue or the Yun王府，旁係就另當彆論了。雲王府的旁支數百人，而且有的年齡與你相差無幾。因你一人得榮，旁係便水漲船高，男子入仕前途無限，女子也會得到好的姻緣。"

"Night Tianyi, I never thought you would be so adept at threatening others!" Yun Qianyue was thoroughly enraged and glared coldly at Night Tianyi. "Is marriage a game Can the Emperor just issue an imperial decree to marry someone off Yun Li is now the Prince of Yun王府的世子，就是我的哥哥。她的婚事不能僅憑一道聖旨決定，自然要詢問過我爺爺和父親的意見以及我的同意。

"Yue, becoming the Prince of Yun王府不僅僅繼承了爵位，還關係到天聖朝的大計。也就是說，他不僅是世子，還是未來的王爺，將來會入朝為官。你以為任何人都能成為雲王府的世子嗎？" Night Tianyi raised an eyebrow, his expression unchanged despite her anger. "If you destroy the imperial decree, it won't just be the decree that's destroyed but Yun Li's entire life. This is a joyous occasion; why make it so bitter Is Princess Six not worthy of becoming an adopted Prince of Yun王府？"

"Princess Six is too noble for us to aspire to," Yun Qianyue said with a cold laugh.

"Princess Six is willing to lower herself," Night Tianyi replied.

Yun Qianyue pressed her lips together and glared at Night Tianyi. "Are all imperial princesses unable to find husbands The Yun王府的女兒，百年來無數入宮也就罷了。還要將公主塞進雲王府？難道想要我們搬進皇宮，姓氏全部改掉變成夜嗎？或者夜要改成雲了嗎？”

"Yue!" Night Tianyi's voice suddenly deepened. "Don't speak ill of the royal family."

"I have done plenty of things to upset them, haven’t I If not for my years of secretly communicating with you and defying convention, would you be here today reading this imperial decree against my will" Yun Qianyue was furious.

"Yue!" Night Tianyi shouted softly. His eyes filled with anger as he looked at her sternly. "This is the Emperor's command; do you want to pin it all on me"

Yun Qianyue suddenly laughed mockingly. "How many people sit in the throne and handle state affairs when the emperor isn’t dead Night Tianyi, I know your capabilities better than anyone else. If you hadn't agreed, would this imperial decree have arrived here"

Night Tianyi looked at Yun Qianyue; their eyes met but were icy between them. Everyone kneeling outside the main gate of Yun王府感到一股寒意。片刻後，Night Tianyi suddenly smiled coldly. "Yue, I used to think that no one could be as kind to me as you are. No one would ever treat me with such disregard or draw their sword against me. But I was wrong; Rong Jing made me feel cold and indifferent towards him, saying, 'The weight of a single person is nothing compared to the whole world.' I thought it was just about Rong Jing, but there's also Ye Qingran, Rong Feng, Feng Jin, Nan Lingrui, Yun Muhan… now there’s Yun Li. Do you think my ten years of affection for you are worth less than one Yun Li Is he worth your turning against me"

Yun Qianyue pressed her lips together and said nothing.

"As long as the Emperor is in the throne, I am still his seventh prince. Everything in my hands was won by you and me on the northern border! Back here in the capital, all my power comes from him! Now that the northern border is far away, so are my forces; do you really think I can control everything" Night Tianyi raised an eyebrow.

Yun Qianyue turned her face cold and said nothing.

"Here's the imperial decree. If you want to destroy it, go ahead," Night Tianyi suddenly let go of his hand, tossing the imperial decree at Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyue’s wrist trembled, and the imperial decree fell with a soft sound onto the ground. Night Tianyi ignored this and got into the carriage; the curtains were drawn as he turned away without another glance at her. He gave orders to Wenhua in a low voice, "Return to the palace."

"Yes!" Wenhua looked at Yun Qianyue for a moment, then sat on the driver's seat and flicked the whip; the carriage left Yun王府.

Yun Qianyue silently watched as Nie Tianyi's carriage left, and only when the carriage had disappeared from her sight did she slowly turn around to look down at the imperial decree on the ground. The old emperor had ruled over the empire his entire life and was not some feeble old man incapable of action; even if he appeared emaciated or bedridden, unable to feed himself, he remained the old emperor, with influence that reached every corner of the land and control over everyone's fate, including Nie Tianyi.

She suddenly closed her eyes, and everything before her turned dark. Yet her mind was clear; in the next moment, she moved without hesitation to destroy the imperial decree on the ground.

"No!" Yun Li jumped forward, shielding the imperial decree from being destroyed.

Yun Qianyue looked at Yun Li, who had protected the decree. She spoke softly, "Yun Li, move aside! I can destroy it."

If she dared to destroy his treasured sword in front of envoys and officials from various nations when he drew his sword against her during the old emperor's birthday banquet, she already showed her determination to go all out. How could a mere imperial decree stop her If she destroyed it, what was the worst that could happen The Yun王府 would fight the royal family to the end! Could he really send everyone from the Yun王府 to the Heavenly Prison

"I accept this edict!" Yun Li tightly held onto the imperial decree, his voice hoarse when he spoke.

"You're accepting it" Yun Qianyue narrowed her eyes.

"Yes, I'm accepting it!" Yun Li nodded firmly. "Being bestowed as the Prince of Yun王府 and being betrothed to a princess is an immense honor and blessing. Why wouldn't I accept it"

"Yun Li, are you sure about this She's Princess Six," Yun Qianyue looked at him seriously. It was the first time she saw Yun Li's face pale; different from his usual flushed complexion, he now appeared as pale as paper. She didn't believe that he was willingly accepting the decree.

"I know who she is! I'm willing to accept it," Yun Li nodded solemnly.

"Long ago, I said life is short and happiness matters most. There's no need for self-sacrifice for anyone or any place like Yun王府. I gave you a chance to pursue your ambitions, not to live in sorrow and helplessness. Life is like a play; when it’s my turn, I'll act. We don't have to listen to others perform while we stand idle," Yun Qianyue looked at him earnestly, her tone clear. "Though the Yun王府 has many connections with the royal family, there's nothing to fear."

Yun Li suddenly lowered his head and said softly, "But this is a critical time. The Yun王府 is already in a precarious position; it’s better not to stir up further trouble, especially for the Empress in the palace."

Yun Qianyue pursed her lips as she clenched her fists involuntarily inside her sleeves. Her aunt…

"I accept this edict!" Yun Li stood up with the imperial decree in hand, gently smoothing out the wrinkles in his clothes caused by kneeling on the ground, then politely bowed to Yun Qianyue and called out, "Sister!"

Yun Qianyue loosened her grip and looked at Yun Li. She suddenly noticed that within just two hours from bringing him into the palace until now, he had changed, becoming more resilient and composed. She pursed her lips slightly and smiled sincerely as she called out, "Brother!"

Yun Li nodded without further comment, holding the imperial decree as he walked back inside.

All those who were kneeling at the entrance looked towards Yun Li as he left, their expressions各異. Soon they all turned to look at Yun Qianyue.

Yun Qianyue watched until his figure disappeared far away before she waved her hand and said helplessly, "Everyone can leave now."

The crowd rose in unison and gradually dispersed.

Yun Qianyue leaned against the wall of the doorframe at the entrance, looking up at the sky. She wanted to protect everyone but was constrained from doing so; she had Red Pavilion protecting Nan Lingrui, and she couldn’t調動Red Pavilion again until Nan Lingrui returned safely to South Liang. The Wind Pavilion, newly taken over by Third Young Master, still needed time to adjust its operations after years of correspondence with Nie Tianyi and dealing with the royal family’s covert guards. If they acted hastily, they would be swallowed up by the royal guards. Furthermore, even if there was Rong Jing, he had been battling illness for ten years; his strength might not surpass hers. The old emperor also had Nie Tianyi, as well as the Duke of De and the Duke of Xiao’s support, with Night Qingran's 400,000 troops and potential hidden forces that could assassinate them lurking in the shadows. She dared not act recklessly; just one wrong step could cost many lives. Though she was fearless, she had to consider those tied to her life line. If it weren’t for Yun王府, she would leave easily, as would Rong Jing if he were pulled along with her. But what after leaving Could she abandon everything and hide somewhere else in this vast world She wasn't someone who hid or dodged; neither was Rong Jing, so they could only face the storm.

Even though Yun Li had been at the Yun王府 for a short time, he was astute and keenly aware of the turbulent political situation in Tian Sheng. He knew that now wasn't a good time for the Yun王府 to resist; hence, even if he didn't want to marry Princess Six, he had no choice but to accept the imperial decree.

"Miss!" Ling Lian and Yi Xue had been standing by the entrance all along. They looked at each other then came over to stand beside Yun Qianyue; Ling Lian stretched her arm out to shield Yun Qianyue from the blazing sun and gently called her name.

Yun Qianyue withdrew her gaze and looked at Ling Lian, nodding in response with a "Mm!"

"Actually, having the Sixth Princess move into the estate isn’t that big of a deal! She’s still entering the Yun王府. Once she enters this gate, she is no longer a princess but merely a member of the Yun family who must abide by their rules. Could she really do anything to you" Ling Lian said softly.

"That’s true, Miss. You needn’t worry about it. The Sixth Princess seems rather naive; otherwise, she wouldn’t still be confined in her palace room for introspection," I Xue added as well.

Hearing this, Yun Qianyue smiled and shook her head. "Even if it weren’t the Sixth Princess but another princess, I wouldn’t want any royal women to marry into our Yun family. Not one."

Ling Lian and I Xue fell silent.

"For centuries, daughters of the Yun family have married into the imperial household. Now, however, the imperial court is trying to send a woman back into the Yun王府," Yun Qianyue scoffed. "In fact, I don’t even want the names of any imperial princesses recorded in our family’s genealogy."

"Miss, should we kill the Sixth Princess" Ling Lian asked softly.

I Xue nodded in agreement and whispered, "There are people from Red Pavilion within the palace. If you give the order, we can move swiftly without any noise. I’ll send a message to our contacts in the palace right away."

"If the Sixth Princess were to die immediately after the imperial decree was issued, it wouldn’t look good for us, especially since Aunt is still within the palace!" Yun Qianyue shook her head and waved them off. "Let’s let Emperor Old Man win this round! There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"What about the Sixth Princess then" Ling Lian asked.

"Since there hasn’t been a specific date set for their wedding, we’ll just allow her to live for now," Yun Qianyue straightened herself and stepped into the estate. Coldness flashed across her eyes—despite it being summer, she felt extremely cold. She wondered if Feng Jin had written without sending her letters recently. Wasn’t it about time for him to send one

Upon returning to Qianyue Pavilion, Yun Qianyue pushed open the door and found that Rong Jing’s figure was no longer there. "Where is Rong Jing" she asked Tingxue and Tingyu.

"Miss, neither of us know when Prince Jing left," Tingxue shook her head. "If you hadn’t mentioned it, we wouldn’t have known he had left! We didn’t hear any sounds indicating his departure."

Yun Qianyue nodded. Rong Jing could leave at any time now that his martial arts skills were restored. Yun Qianyue entered the room and lay down on the soft couch.

Ling Lian and I Xue, knowing Yun Qianyue was in a bad mood, closed the door quietly before leaving.

Closing her eyes, Yun Qianyue filtered through everything that had happened. She reminded herself to stay calm, but it was difficult not to worry when Yun Li’s marriage stirred so many emotions and concerns within her. If the Princess of Donghai were to arrive, how would she handle it Reaching up, she rubbed her forehead in an attempt to force herself to remain composed. The more chaotic the situation became, the more schemes Old Emperor would hatch; therefore, she needed to stay calm.

"Miss, Fourth Prince is here and wants to see you!" Ling Lian’s voice came softly from outside. "Do you want to meet with him"

Yun Qianyue opened her eyes. What could Nigh Tianyu want at this hour She nodded. "Yes! Please bring him in."

"Should I invite Fourth Prince to the main hall or here" Ling Lian asked.

"Bring him here," Yun Qianyue said, still sitting on her couch.

Ling Lian replied and left. Shortly after, she brought Night Tianyu to Qianyue Pavilion.

Yun Qianyue heard his footsteps approaching and looked out the window. Night Tianyu walked as he usually did, but something was different about him—less of a prince’s arrogance and more composedness; there was also a hint of fatigue in his eyes. She thought that with Nigh Tianqin’s imprisonment and the sudden raid on Prince Tai’s estate, Prince Tai must have changed. Night Tianyu had been fighting against him for years; he likely hadn’t expected this.

The door was pushed open from outside, and Ling Lian moved to one side, her voice neither humble nor arrogant as she said, "Fourth Prince is here!

Night Tianyu nodded and stepped into the room. Through the beaded curtain, he immediately saw Yun Qianyue half-reclining on a couch. He didn’t speak right away but walked straight to her side and called out in an ordinary tone, "Little Sister Moon!"

“Sit down!” Yun Qianyue pointed at a chair not far from them.

"I just need to say two words and I’ll leave. No need for you to sit," Night Tianyu said.

Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows.

"Do you want the Crown Prince to live or die" Night Tianyu asked.

Yun Qianyue suddenly smiled, "When did his life and death have anything to do with me Can he really die if I wish it, and can he really survive if I hope for it"

"Of course!" Night Tianyu nodded.

“How so” Yun Qianyue looked at Night Tianyu lazily and said, "I don’t think I can control his fate."

"You can," Night Tianyu replied.

“Night Tianyu, are you running a fever" Yun Qianyue looked at him doubtfully. "The emperor told you to thoroughly investigate the case of the banquet. Logically speaking, shouldn’t his life and death be in your hands”

Night Tianyu suddenly chuckled and shook his head, "I can't decide whether he lives or dies even if I thoroughly investigate this case."

Yun Qianyue didn’t respond but looked at him. She now understood the situation somewhat.

"However, you are different from me. If we consider Heavenly Saint Capital as a chessboard, then all of us are pieces on that board, including His Majesty and my seventh brother, not to mention yourself and Prince Jing. But you and Prince Jing are variables in this game." Night Tianyu looked at Yun Qianyue and said, "Only you can save the Crown Prince."

“What do you mean Do you want me to save Night Tianqing” Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows. Seeing that Night Tianyu didn’t answer, she smiled and said, "Didn't you always oppose him in recent years I remember it was so intense that you two became archenemies once. Now the emperor has given you an opportunity to personally deal with him. You’re afraid of doing it now Are you hesitant or unable to bring yourself to do it out of compassion for your brotherly bond, or something else"

"I used to hope that the Crown Prince would fall from power and die. I knew there was no sentiment in the royal family. But that was before my seventh brother entered the picture. Now if you think killing the Crown Prince will help me rise to the peak, ha! Killing him would only be like providing a dowry for my younger brother. The next one in line would be me." Night Tianyu said coldly.

“So” Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows again.

"That's why the Crown Prince cannot die," Night Tianyu stated.

"He’s no longer a prince! If he survives and leaves the Ministry of Justice, he’ll only be Night Tianqing," Yun Qianyue pointed out.

“But he still can’t die.” Night Tianyu looked at Yun Qianyue. Seeing that she didn’t respond, he continued: “You and Prince Jing are in love with each other. But there’s my seventh brother and a princess of the Eastern Sea Kingdom between you two. He won’t let go of you, while it's said that the princess has already set out from her kingdom for this capital city and will arrive within a month or half a month at most. Then you'll be facing those engagements.”

“Then what” Yun Qianyue raised an indifferent eyebrow.

"Work with me!" Night Tianyu said the four words.

Yun Qianyue looked at Night Tianyu with a faint smile, "What do you have to offer me"

“Though my scheming doesn’t match that of my brother and my power isn't as strong or close to Father’s heart as his, I still have the support of General Chen’s family behind me and an influence I’ve built up over the years. Furthermore, how could Night Tianqing sit idly on the throne for twenty years without having anything substantial If he escapes from prison, we can team up and my brother won’t gain any advantage,” said Night Tianyu.

"Why should I cooperate with you" Yun Qianyue asked again.

"We can help each other. Although your seventh brother is kind to you, he has his own conditions; he merely wants to marry you. And since you don't love him and don't want to marry him, his persistence becomes an obstacle between you and Prince Jing. If I balance out the situation for him, naturally it would allow me to help you by diverting his attention, which is one reason. Furthermore, Mother Empress is pregnant and I know about her son-bearing affair. Given how much she loves children, she must want this child. Although he's been conferred as Crown Prince by the Emperor Father now, for your seventh brother’s sake, being a Crown Prince is merely stepping stone that will eventually be abolished someday. But if the child disappears or miscarries, it would save His Majesty from having to depose him. Do you wish to help Mother Empress keep her child Having another ally is always better; this is the second reason. As for the third and fourth reasons, do I need to elaborate further There are countless reasons, but I think these two points suffice." Night Tianyu continued watching Yun Qianyue’s expression.

Yun Qianyue remained silent as if contemplating something or simply not thinking about it at all. She looked somewhat indifferent.

"Are you reluctant to take action against your seventh brother because of the affection between you two over these years" Night Tianyu questioned with raised eyebrows.

Yun Qianyue recalled the past ten years; under her assistance, Ye Tianyi had made his way step by step towards his current position. She knew that although he was now the Regent sitting in the Holy Yang Hall overseeing state affairs and ruling over the nation, it wasn’t an easy task for him either. The words he said today at the gate might not be entirely false.

"Do you know that by showing leniency towards him, you will always remain passive You are unwilling to take action against your seventh brother! His Majesty saw this weakness in you and thus took advantage of it without hesitation, leaving no room for retreat." Night Tianyu said sternly.

Yun Qianyue remained silent as before.

"Sister Moon, I always thought that you were actually an indifferent person. Despite following Prince Niyu all these years, I’ve personally witnessed your journey over the past ten years. Although I may not have other advantages, I’m good at observing people from behind their backs; understanding what they’re thinking is a skill of mine. I don’t claim to be the most perceptive person in the capital regarding everyone’s true nature, but I am someone who can grasp everything that happens. Sister Moon, your eyes used to be clear and even when you stared at Prince Niyu with adoration, there was still clarity within them. But now I suddenly feel that you’re actually very sentimental; could it be that Prince Jing changed you"

Yun Qianyue smiled faintly, "Who changes me is unimportant; what’s important is that I won’t cooperate with you!"

Night Tianyu’s expression darkened and his voice deepened slightly, “Sister Moon, despite my analysis of the benefits and drawbacks, are you still clinging to your old feelings for the seventh brother Truly unwilling to take action against him Do you know that as long as he stands between you and Prince Jing, you two will never achieve a happy ending.”

"Whether I can or not is my own business, it’s also about Ye Tianyi and me, and it’s also about me and Rong Jing. I can help you save Prince Niyu from the Sky Prison, but I won’t cooperate with you." Yun Qianyue stated clearly, looking seriously at Night Tianyu, "I won’t assist you in contesting for the throne against Ye Tianyi."

"This isn’t about me seeking your help to compete for the throne; it’s simply a matter of mutual benefit," said Night Tianyu.

Yun Qianyue shook her head and suddenly sighed, "Night Tianyu, you don't understand!"

"Sister Moon, how can I not understand I do understand. You know that by being lenient towards the seventh brother, it’s showing sentimentality towards him which will only make him more persistent in thinking that he has your heart," Night Tianyu suddenly raised his voice, "He is an obstacle between you and Prince Jing."

"Even if he is an obstacle, I can't use someone who cares about me as a weapon against them." Yun Qianyue looked seriously at Night Tianyu, "Especially when this weapon comes with the stakes of the kingdom. Even if we clash to our deaths, it’s my own business and will never involve you or Prince Niyu; I would never use his feelings behind your back as a means to take action against him. This is my principle."

Night Tianyu suddenly lost his voice.

"Ling Lian, show our guest out!" Yun Qianyue no longer looked at Night Tianyu and called out to someone outside.

With a look of anger, Night Tianyu glanced at Yun Qianyue. Then he flung his sleeve and abruptly left the room. The door was slammed open with a clanging sound as the pearl curtains swayed noisily.

Yun Qianyue closed her eyes.

"Miss!" A familiar voice came from outside the window. Mo Li, carrying dust and traces of blood on him, leaped in.

Yun Qianyue immediately opened her eyes and looked out, recognizing Mo Li. She quickly called out, "Come in!"

Moi Li pushed aside the pearl curtains and entered, looking exhausted with a faint smell of blood. As soon as he came in, he knelt down at the door and apologized, “Forgive me, Miss; I failed to complete my mission.”

"The jade seal from Southern Yi wasn't brought back The security is tight" Yun Qianyue looked at Mo Li who obviously had injuries.

Molai shook his head, "The jade seal in the Southern Frontier was stolen by someone before us! I got injured while chasing it but lost to that person. The jade seal wasn't obtained."

Yun Qianyue was taken aback and asked, "Who is it"

"It should be one of the ten great families because no one else could be familiar with my martial arts style," Molai said.

"You fought them but don't know which family they belong to" Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows. Molai came from the Mo Family in the Ten Great Families, and he was an outstanding figure there; his martial arts skills were naturally exceptional. A person who knew his martial arts style and wasn’t his match would obviously be one of the top-notch individuals within the Ten Great Families because their martial arts are usually kept secret and wouldn't be known to outsiders.

"I don't know, that person was wearing a mask," Molai shook his head. His tone changed as he said, "But I do know that it's a woman!"

"A woman" Yun Qianyue narrowed her eyes.

“Yes, she’s a woman,” Molai nodded firmly.

"Alright, thank you for telling me. You can rest now! Your injuries seem serious; recover first before we talk further," Yun Qianyue pondered and waved to Molai.

Molai responded and stood up, stepping out of the room.

Yun Qianyue thought about how Feng Jin had just returned to the Ten Great Families; within such a short time, it was enough for him to subdue his family. The other nine families seemed to have ties with various countries as well and were involved in this competition. Tian Sheng was undergoing the transition of power between old and new regimes, which presented an opportunity for subordinate states. She pursed her lips and called out, "Ling Lian, Yi Xue, come in!"

"Miss!" The two responded and entered.

Yun Qianyue looked at them and asked, "You both are from the Ten Great Families. Can you tell me more about the Ten Great Families"

The two exchanged glances and shook their heads simultaneously.

"Can’t say" Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows.

“My lady, it’s not that we can't say! It's just that since we were young, the master brought us to Hong Ge. Although we are from one of the Ten Great Families, our knowledge about them is quite limited,” Ling Lian said.

Yi Xue nodded in agreement.

Yun Qianyue frowned and her tone turned solemn, "Molai just reported that someone from the Ten Great Families stole the jade seal before him in the Southern Frontier. It was a woman. Molai comes from the Mo Family in the Ten Great Families; he is my covert guard, and his martial arts skills you should be aware of. Yet, he returned injured. Do either of you know which woman in the Ten Great Families has superior martial arts to Molai" The two shook their heads, "We haven’t had contact with people from the Ten Great Families for years and are not very clear about it. But according to Sister Hua Sheng's information, the current head of the Lan Family in the Ten Great Families is a woman, with extremely high martial arts skills."

“Lan Family…” Yun Qianyue squinted her eyes slightly as she pondered for a moment and then nodded. "Alright, I understand! You can go now!" Ling Lian and Yi Xue stepped down.

Yun Qianyue interlocked her hands together, thinking about the Lan Family of the Ten Great Families; she remembered seeing the orchid mark on Empress Lan’s back by chance. That mark was still very clear in her memory—it was the family emblem of the Lan Family in the Ten Great Families. The Lan Family, Empress Lan, Ye Tianyi...

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