Zheng Feng, who had been guarding outside the door, entered suddenly with a grave expression. “Prince Pingnan’s people have arrived!”

Lin Haihai scoffed. She had overestimated their enemies. It had taken them two days to find them. Lin Haihai instructed Wangchen, “Stay here and keep an eye on the woman. I’ve set up a boundary around the room, which will stop anyone from entering. Remember to keep your guard up around her. She’s a master in poison!”

She then turned to Zheng Feng and said, “Come. Let’s see what his people will do!”

He wouldn’t have sent lowly thugs this time since taking Keqing was too important a task to him. Keqing would be their best leverage in making Rong cooperate!

Lin Haihai tied Ning Nuoli back up with the silk band before she went. Still worried about Wangchen, she told her again not to believe anything the woman said. Then she walked out of the room and, to her surprise, found Nangong Zixuan outside. Unlike his usual scholarly look, he was dressed like a general. Lin Haihai smiled bitterly. You never know if your friend will turn out to be your enemy!

Murong Zixuan, who had used...