When Shen Tang woke up, it was still early dawn.
She was awakened by the chaotic noises outside the courtyard.
Shen Tang got dressed, got out of bed, walked to the window, and saw many guards rushing in one direction. After thinking for a moment, she realized it seemed to be the Emperor’s sleeping quarters.
Xue Yinzhou was nowhere to be found either.
It was only after Shen Tang asked the system that she learned Xue Yinzhou had gone to fight Shen Li in the middle of the night!
God, this is someone else’s territory, he truly isn’t afraid of dying!
Shen Tang was both angry and amused but also knew Xue Yinzhou was venting her anger for her. Actually, there was no need to do so, after all, they were leaving today anyway.
Shen Tang was really worried the two might fight to the death, so she wanted to stop them. Just as she stepped out the door, she saw the entire house was shrouded in a faint black fog.
The black fog, upon seeing her wake up, condensed into a fierce, terrifying black snake. When it flew to her, it transformed into a thumb-sized little snake, wrapped around her finger, and affectionately nuzzled her fingertip.
"..." Shen Tang lightly laughed and stroked the little black snake’s head.
When she wanted to head out, the little snake suddenly bit her finger!
It was a very light bite, not even drawing blood.
Shen Tang knew Xue Yinzhou didn’t want her to interfere in this matter.
Soon, it started raining heavily outside, and she couldn’t get out either.
Luckily, she didn’t have to worry for long before Xue Yinzhou returned.
Shen Tang quickly stepped forward to examine him, "You’re not hurt, are you?"
"Just a minor injury, it’s nothing." Xue Yinzhou didn’t want her to worry, so he spoke truthfully, "Shen Li is still badly injured, he’s no match for me."
Shen Tang angrily said, "Why did you go and duel him for no reason?"
"He made you sad and upset." Xue Yinzhou hugged her in his arms, his chin resting on her forehead, and said softly, "I always want to vent your anger."
Shen Tang smelled the faint dampness and blood on the man, sighed, and couldn’t bring herself to blame him further.
Her palm gathered healing ability to help heal his wounds.
The storm came quickly and left just as fast.
By morning, the rain had stopped.
The caravan packed up their things, it was time to leave the Imperial Palace.
However, the palace sent someone to report, "His Majesty specially invites the Night Glow Empire envoys to dine with him, you can leave after breakfast!"
The boss and everyone were terrified. When was their identity exposed? This! Could this be a last meal?
Fortunately, the other’s attitude was gentle, and it seemed they weren’t here to make things difficult for them. Besides, if that Emperor really wanted to execute them, there wouldn’t be any need for such roundabout ways.
It was heard that the Emperor previously even wanted to send troops to aid the Night Glow Empire, indicating a wish to befriend the Empire.
Shen Tang didn’t refuse. After all, since even the core had been stolen, why not have this meal?
The caravan group went to the banquet hall.
From afar, Shen Tang immediately spotted the striking red figure on the high seat, still as handsome and noble as she remembered, peerless in grace.
It’s just that this moment of seeing him again, her heart stirred no waves at all, calm as a dead pond.
She and Xue Yinzhou quietly sat on the seats to the right, no different from ordinary guests. The two silently ate their meal, without any extra actions.
Shen Li’s gaze unconsciously fell on Shen Tang. When his eyes swept over the faint red marks on her neck, his pupils slightly shrank, and then he nonchalantly looked away.
However, the fingers holding the wine cup unconsciously tightened in force.
After the wine had been served for three rounds, Shen Li couldn’t help but let his gaze fall on Shen Tang again. In fact, coming today, he wanted to hear what she might say.
Whether she had any questions for him?
But unexpectedly, Shen Tang was unusually calm.
More accurately, she was indifferent.

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