"She is too late. The person who gave the medicine has already left. Let her take a last look, so that she will not be able to let go in the future. I don't want her to keep thinking about Gao Chengxuan. Just take it for granted. Her last wish is that you send someone to follow her and protect her."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and make arrangements immediately." The man took the order and left, leaving the Emperor standing alone. Looking at the direction Xi Wan left, he sighed. I am afraid that this time, she will definitely blame her. But she will let it go slowly. Gao Chengxuan is about to die, and he will not let them see each other for the last time.

Being able to let her go and see him for the last time is the maximum tolerance I can tolerate. Unfortunately, Gao Chengxuan, you can't see Xiwan anymore. And all Xiwan can see is your body.

After all, he is the final winner. Whether it is the country or the beloved woman, it is all his.

On Shen Lian's side, she traveled day and night to the Xuan County Prince's Mansion. Finally, a few days later, she got off the horse at the gate of the Prince's Mansion. She kept driving day and night, and the insides of her legs were worn out. It hurt so much. .After all, this body can ride a horse, but it has never ridden a horse for such a long time. She also knew that there was someone following her behind her.

However, those people had no ill intentions toward her. They must have been sent by the emperor to secretly protect her. Shen Lian pretended that she didn't notice, got off her horse, and walked directly inside.

When the gatekeeper opened the door and saw that it was her, he couldn't help but be stunned. This gatekeeper had seen Xi Wan before, before she entered the palace. Therefore, he recognized Xi Wan. As soon as he saw her, he immediately wanted to salute. But Shen Lian stopped him, "Where is the prince? Where is your prince?"

After hearing this, the man had a sad look on his face, "The king of my county has already... Madam, you are late, please come in." After he closed the door again, he whispered. "My Madam, you are late. Please come in." , my prince is waiting for you, come this way."

It seemed that Gao Chengxuan had specially arranged to guard him here. So, under his guidance, Shen Lian saw Gao Chengxuan in a room in the Villa. However, what he was wearing at the moment was just ordinary clothes. That's it. When he saw her, he smiled gently at her and walked over. The man immediately left the room and stood guard outside the door.

"Xiwan, you are here."

"Why haven't you taken the medicine to fake death yet? Didn't you receive it?" Why is he still standing here? Shouldn't he be lying in the coffin while pretending to be dead? Otherwise, how will he hide it from the people in the palace later? .

Gao Chengxuan said: "I will take the medicine to fake death right away. Don't worry, they won't notice. At that time, I didn't drink the poison. When the person was not prepared, I turned around and spit it on my sleeve. Then, I activated my inner strength and made myself vomit blood and fall to the ground. He thought I was dead, so he backed away. Don't worry, I have everything under control."

"It's still too risky. What if he comes to check if you are breathing?"

"I can hold my breath for a while, and he won't notice." Gao Chengxuan's words left Shen Lian speechless. Forget it, they had already arranged it, why should she be in a hurry? She came to the other side and sat down, and said to he said.

"By the way, have you made it clear to the princess? Is she willing to accompany you and fake her own death to leave the palace together?" Shen Lian looked at him, but Gao Chengxuan kept looking at her. He stood in front of her and said: Staring at her without blinking.

"Xiwan, you saved my life, why don't you come with me?"

"No." Shen Lian suddenly stood up and directly rejected his proposal, making his eyes dim. "The emperor knew that I ran out this time, but he thought you were dead, so he allowed me to come to see you. This is your last visit. If I don’t go back, many people will be implicated, including everyone in this palace. Can you bear it?"

Gao Chengxuan's words just came out of his mouth, and he naturally understood the truth. If she didn't come back this time, the emperor would definitely anger the people in the palace.

However, he added, "It's better than this. You should go back this time. After the burial, I will disguise myself and sneak back to the capital. I will meet you outside the palace. As soon as you come out, we will fly away. If you are worried, The emperor will find out and send people to chase us. How about you fake your own death and make him think you are dead."

"But, I am different from you, and he will find out." It's not that Shen Lian has never thought about it, but what if the emperor keeps a tight guard on her. What if she can't escape, or what if she is not dead if he finds her. Moreover, it is in the palace, where his people are everywhere. It is not easy to implement this plan. It will not be as easy as it is for him. After all, the emperor has not come to the palace in person.

Gao Chengxuan looked at her and said: "Yes, there is a way so that he will not find out. For example, if there is a fire in the palace, all traces will be erased. At that time, we will put in the body of a death row prisoner similar to your body. Just replace Tao Zong. When the time comes, the body will be burned and he won't be able to recognize it." Yes, this method can be tried.

However, it was too dangerous for him to sneak back to the capital. If someone discovered his whereabouts, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain? So in the end, Shen Lian only compromised and said, "This method works, you can also send someone Help me, but you are not allowed to come. If you come, I will never leave." He cannot be allowed to sneak back to the capital, otherwise he will be easily discovered by the emperor's people.

Seeing her being so stubborn, Gao Chengxuan couldn't help but compromise and listen to her words. He sent people to help, but he himself would not come to the capital. He would wait for her to come at the agreed place.

"Have you ever thought about what to do with the princess?"

He said that he had already arranged the princess's whereabouts. "I have already arranged it, don't worry. She is still young, beautiful, and everyone's lady. After I die, she will go back to her parents' home. When the time comes, she will Her relatives will arrange a new marriage for her. It will not delay her life. Are you at ease?" Is the princess willing? Shen Lian didn't believe what he said.

And her original intention was to make it possible for them to live together as a couple. Now, wouldn't it go against her original wishes? However, she also knew that Xi Wan's feelings for Gao Chengxuan had not changed from the beginning to the end. She She wanted to stay by his side. If she agreed to him now, wouldn't it also fulfill Xi Wan's heart?

Seeming to see her hesitation, Gao Chengxuan said: "Don't worry, I told her and she agreed. In the past few years, I have been with her only as husband and wife. In fact, we don't have much feelings at all. .She promised me that she would return to her parents’ home after a while after the burial.”

Shen Lian was still a little hesitant and didn't know whether to agree to him. However, she could also see that he had always been thinking about Xiwan to this day. Otherwise, how could he and the princess not have much affection at all? After all, they had been married for several years. However, from the look in his eyes, she could see that he was not lying, he was serious, so did he have to wait for her to come before taking the fake death medicine?

Forget it, leave all this to the original owner, Xiwan, and decide for herself. Anyway, as soon as she leaves the palace, arranges everything, and leaves the city, she will leave this body and leave everything to Xiwan to decide. Well. It's up to her to decide whether to go alone or find Gao Chengxuan and live together.

So, at this moment, Shen Lian nodded and agreed. So, Gao Chengxuan quickly returned to the coffin. The people here were all his people. He took the medicine of suspended animation and soon fell to the ground without any traces. He breathed. Those people lifted him and put him into the coffin, but the lid of the coffin was not closed tightly, leaving a gap.

Then, Shen Lian stood there with a grief-stricken look on his face, which could be regarded as sending him off for the last time. Sure enough, soon, someone else came from the palace. They came to express their condolences on behalf of the emperor. At the same time, they sent someone else to express their condolences. Check the truth and see if Prince Xuan is really dead. When the man walked to the coffin and put his hand into the coffin, after a while, he took his hand back with satisfaction.

Shen Lian looked at the man and said, "Prince Xuan is dead. Isn't the Emperor still relieved?"

"Gao Chengxuan, Prince Xuan is indeed dead. Madam, this is the emperor's will, and my subordinates are just following orders." The man bowed his hand to her, then walked to her side and stood here. He didn't leave. Are you still testing? After all, he said that people with high martial arts skills can hold their breath for a period of time. However, this time cannot last long, so does this person still not believe it?

Xiwan, I have done everything I can. I will leave it to you to decide what happens next. However, Shen Lian feels that Xiwan should choose to go to Gao Chengxuan. After all, she loves him so much, and it is not easy for her to do so. She had the opportunity to stay with him. How could she give up? Moreover, Gao Chengxuan had already arranged the princess's whereabouts. There was no need to worry about her anymore, so Xi Wan must have no worries.

Shen Lian stood in front of the coffin and kept standing, looking at the coffin in silence. And the man, too, stood aside with her, and a whole day passed. It was not until it was getting dark that they finally They each went back to their rooms to rest. Not to mention, after standing like this for a day, her legs were so stiff that they no longer felt like her own. Not to mention, she had not had much rest since she came in as soon as she got off the horse.

At this moment, her legs were so sore that she couldn't help but rub them with her hands.

Shen Lian was not here. She stayed for too long. Standing in front of the cabinet, she was always silent. There was always a touch of sadness on her face, and her eyes were a little dull, which was consistent with a sad state. That emperor The person sent has also been staying by her side. In a clear sense, he came on behalf of the emperor to mourn the death of Prince Xuan for a few days.

In fact, firstly, it was to test whether Prince Xuan was really dead; secondly, he was watching Empress Xiwan to see if there was anything suspicious about her. In short, Shen Lian refused to leave, and this person also did not leave until now. On the third day, after they watched the coffin being buried with their own eyes, they returned to the capital palace together. However, Shen Lian, who had returned from the border, had been locked in the palace alone.

She didn't see anyone, including the emperor. The emperor already knew everything there from that person's mouth. He was convinced that Gao Chengxuan, the king of Xuan County, was dead and buried. As for Xiwan's return, she also refused to see him. But he has always been conniving. After all, he knows that she is very sad now. He will give her this little time.

However, Gao Chengxuan is dead, and his serious worries have been eliminated. At this moment, the emperor's heart has settled down. As for Xi Wan, she is at odds with him or neglects him. As time goes by, she will slowly let go
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