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Hearing the Crown Prince’s question about Xiao Heng’s reaction, Han Ye replied, “He had no reaction.”

The Crown Prince furrowed his brow at this answer, “No reaction?”

Han Ye recalled what he had seen and remarked, “He's a calm person, which is quite noteworthy.”

How imposing was the Emperor’s presence? Very few people could look the Emperor in the eye without feeling intimidated.

The Crown Prince asked again, “Did he say anything to His Majesty?”

Han Ye shook his head, “No, they didn’t speak. The Emperor was in his carriage at the time, and he was standing at the gate of Lingbo Academy.”

The Crown Prince pondered, “Since he saw His Majesty, why didn’t he speak to him?”

Han Ye analyzed, “I guess either he’s completely unaware of his own background, or even if he is aware, he didn’t recognize His Majesty.”

The Crown Prince clenched his fists, resting them on the windowsill. He said with a distant look, “He must not meet the Emperor. If he tells the Emperor about Nangong Li’s assassination attempt and implicates this prince, my position as Crown Prince might be in jeopardy.”

The Emperor might choose not to favor the Crown Princess, could even kill the Crown Princess or other imperial relatives, but that didn’t mean others had the same right. The power of life and death always rested solely in the Emperor’s hands!

Han Ye was astonished, “How could that be? Your Highness, you are the Crown Prince!”

The Crown Prince sneered, "Shangguan Yan was once the Crown Princess too! Did you see the Emperor show her any mercy? He wasn’t the least bit soft-hearted when he deposed her. My father, the Emperor, is the most ruthless and cold-hearted. And don’t forget, Ling Wang, Xu Wang, and Li Wang are all eyeing the position of Crown Prince with envy. None of my imperial brothers are easy to deal with! If this prince gives them the slightest mistake to seize on, this prince will end up utterly destroyed!"

Han Ye fell into silence.

The Crown Prince looked at the moon in the sky and said, “Ye’er.”

Han Ye bowed, “Your Highness.”

The Crown Prince spoke softly, “This prince wants him to not see the sunrise tomorrow.”

……

In the imperial palace, the Little County Princess who had been lively all day finally settled down.

The Emperor's bedchamber returned to its usual quiet.

The Little County Princess was well-loved, and many of the imperial concubines in the palace had wanted to bring her to their quarters to care for her, but the Little County Princess had politely declined them all.

The Little County Princess might seem a bit clumsy, but having grown up without a mother, she was more sensitive than most children.

She could sense that within the deep imperial palace, only the Emperor truly cared for her, without any ulterior motives.

So, she was only willing to stay in the Emperor's bedchamber.

Her small bed was placed right next to the Emperor's dragon bed, covered with her favorite pink canopy.

The Emperor sat behind his desk, reviewing documents, listening to the even sound of her breathing. For a brief moment, his expression seemed lost in thought.

Zhang Dequan cautiously adjusted the lamp wick to make it a bit brighter.

This was the eighth time the Emperor had appeared distracted ever since returning from Lingbo Academy.

Zhang Dequan dared not address it directly, nor did he dare ask, and only gently reminded, “Your Majesty, it’s getting late; please rest.”

The Emperor asked, “What time is it?”

Zhang Dequan replied, “It’s almost the period of zishi(11pm-1am).”

The Emperor set down the documents, “Zhen is going out for a walk.”

“This…” Zhang Dequan didn’t have the courage to stop him, so he picked up the lantern and followed the Emperor out of his quarters.

The Emperor made his way to the cold palace.

He stood before the long-abandoned cold palace door, silent for a long while.

Zhang Dequan thought to himself, it must be because of that female student from today.

Those auspicious phoenix eyes of hers really resemble Empress Xuanyuan’s eyes the more he thought about it.

Zhang Dequan had several mosquito bites on his face, holding the lantern in one hand and fanning the Emperor with the other.

The cold palace was overgrown with weeds, and the mosquitoes were quite fierce; getting bitten was quite troublesome.

The Emperor, however, seemed to notice nothing of the bites and simply stared at the cold palace door as if he were waiting for Empress Xuanyuan to come out from within.

But how could that be possible?

From the moment Your Majesty wiped out her entire family, she would never come out to see you again.

Zhang Dequan could only grumble his thoughts to himself; outwardly, he dared not say a word.

"Your Majesty, the mosquitoes here are too many. You must take care of your health..."

"Who’s there!"

Before Zhang Dequan could finish speaking, the sound of a branch snapping suddenly came from inside the cold palace, prompting the Emperor to shout sharply.

Zhang Dequan was stunned.

The Emperor quickly stepped forward, pushing open the door to the cold palace, but all he saw was a figure scaling the wall and disappearing over it.

“Protect His Majesty!” Zhang Dequan hurriedly spread his hands in front of the Emperor.

The Emperor said coldly, “They’ve already left.”

Zhang Dequan thought, “That person’s back looked somewhat familiar…”

The Emperor said, “Shangguan Yan.”

The former Crown Princess?

If it was the former Crown Princess, it wouldn’t be surprising.

During the day, she was watched closely, so only at night could she sneak out to pay tribute to Empress Xuanyuan.

“She went that way. Send someone to check.”

“Yes.”

Zhang Dequan summoned nearby palace guards to follow and observe, but instructed them not to alarm her.

After a moment, several people returned to report. The leader hesitantly said, “The former Crown Princess… escaped through a dog hole.”

The Emperor’s face darkened significantly, and he gritted his teeth, “Through a dog hole? Shangguan Yan, you truly know how to bring disgrace upon Zhen!”

Zhang Dequan broke out in a cold sweat. Former Crown Princess, do you still remember that you were once a Crown Princess? Even with amnesia, this is taking it too far!

“Your Majesty…” Zhang Dequan wondered if he should send people to capture her.

The Emperor’s gaze turned icy, “Prepare the carriage! Zhen wants to see what kind of mischief she intends to cause by leaving the imperial palace at this hour!”

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Description:

In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…