I am invincible, that's why I lie down. You're using your entire clan to rebel?

Chapter 478 The Moon Goddess's Trouble Ends in an Accident! The Growth of Young Girl Han Xin

Yun Suxin looked at Liu Ruolan and, seeing that the other party did not speak, thought to herself that this woman did not seem easy to fool.

However, it's not a big problem. As long as she harbors resentment towards Qin Mu, she has ways to exploit it.

There is no doubt about this, after all, Qin Mu killed her husband, so she must harbor resentment towards Qin Mu.

So Yun Suxin continued, her voice carrying a hint of sadness and a sense of shared suffering.

"I was also captured by Qin Mu, and I just escaped. But I'm not very familiar with the palace, and I ended up here by accident."

A tear welled up in her eyes, glistening in the candlelight, and her lips trembled slightly, perfectly portraying the image of a helpless woman.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruolan's eyes flickered, like a candle flame being blown away by the wind for a moment.

The wariness in her eyes lessened, replaced by a hint of pity for the woman before her.

After all, she and the other person were both unfortunate souls, trapped in that magnificent cage, pitiful women with no control over their own lives.

Seeing that the wariness in Liu Ruolan's eyes had lessened, Yun Suxin was secretly pleased and pressed her advantage.

"So we're in the same boat now. We can work together and leave this palace together."

She leaned forward slightly, her eyes filled with eagerness and anticipation, like a drowning person grabbing onto the last piece of driftwood.

Liu Ruolan's brows furrowed immediately, her expression turning slightly furrowed.

Of course she didn't want to leave, nor could she leave.

Because once she leaves, His Majesty will definitely take his anger out on Han Zhong, and then Han Zhong will be finished.

Her current relationship with Han Zhong is one of mutual hostage-taking; neither of them can afford to have a problem, or the other will be doomed.

She had no opinion whatsoever about Yun Suxin's suggestion.

She cannot leave.

This is her responsibility, and also her destiny.

She has decided to live the rest of her life for this destiny, and she is willing to pay any price as long as her husband can live.

Just as Liu Ruolan was about to speak, Han Xin'er suddenly spoke up from behind her, her voice clear and calm.

"How do you know we're just like you, suffering from misfortune? Isn't this the first time we've met?"

Han Xin'er stepped out from behind her mother, looked directly at Yun Suxin, and questioned her.

Liu Ruolan paused for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening.

Yes, she and this woman were meeting for the first time, how did she know they were people with tragic fates?

How do you know they were also coerced into coming here?

How do you know they have a grudge against Qin Mu?

Her brows furrowed sharply, and most of the pity in her eyes faded, replaced by wariness.

Yun Suxin's expression froze for a moment, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

She glanced at Han Xin'er with considerable surprise, not expecting this girl who looked to be in her early twenties to be so meticulous.

She sighed inwardly, realizing how much she had been tormented lately, failing to notice such an obvious flaw, something that would have been impossible before.

However, this matter is easy to explain; just tell the truth.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the slight panic in her voice.

Yun Suxin sighed, her voice tinged with helplessness, her eyes sincere.

"Your husband is Han Zhong, isn't he? Because I saw you both at the execution site."

Her gaze swept across the faces of the mother and her two daughters, carrying an air of frankness that said, "I didn't lie to you."

Liu Ruolan blinked, already believing most of it.

The wariness in Han Xin'er's eyes lessened, and she took half a step back, standing back beside her mother.

If that's the case, then it certainly makes sense.

Yun Suxin continued, her voice becoming more urgent, her eyes filled with anxiety.

"Now you can believe me, right? We only have one night, let's figure out how to get out of here."

However, what Yun Suxin didn't expect was that...

Liu Ruolan shook her head, her voice calm and firm, without the slightest wavering.

"No, we're not leaving. You can leave on your own."

She lowered her head, her gaze fixed on the ground, no longer looking into Yun Suxin's eyes.

Yun Suxin was stunned. She looked at Liu Ruolan with disbelief, her mouth slightly open.

Why?

Her voice became somewhat shrill with shock.

Liu Ruolan naturally couldn't tell her the real reason; she simply lowered her head, her voice filled with a resigned sorrow.

"My husband is dead. We, a widow and her children, will only be bullied if we go out. It's safer to stay in the palace."

Yun Suxin said anxiously, and the veins on her forehead twitched slightly.

"But Qin Mu is a monster! You'll only get bullied by him more if you stay here!"

Liu Ruolan paused for a moment, a hint of pain and struggle flashing in her eyes, which was then swallowed up by a deeper calm.

She lowered her head, her voice even softer, as if she were talking to herself.

"So what? That's just how the world is."

Yun Suxin cursed inwardly, thinking what a foolish and pathetic woman she was.

But she didn't curse out loud; she just sighed, her voice pleading.

"Alright, in that case, could you please draw me a map of the palace? I'll leave on my own."

She glanced anxiously at the sky outside; the moonlight was already turning white, and dawn was approaching.

If she didn't leave now, it would be too late; she had to get out of here before dawn.

Liu Ruolan hesitated for a moment, twisting the hem of her dress in her sleeve, looking somewhat troubled.

She actually really wanted to help the woman in front of her.

But if this woman is caught and His Majesty finds out that she provided the map, will His Majesty hold a grudge against her?

The answer is definitely yes.

Will it implicate my husband, Han Zhong?

She wasn't sure, but she didn't dare take the risk.

Liu Ruolan lowered her head, her voice filled with remorse, and dared not look Yun Suxin in the eye.

"Sorry, I don't know either."

Looking at the other person's appearance, Yun Suxin frowned, feeling even more desperate.

It seems that Liu Ruolan is determined not to help him. Since that's the case, she's too lazy to waste her time here.

Yun Suxin sighed, turned around and prepared to leave, her steps heavy as if she were walking on cotton.

"Alright, then I won't bother you any longer."

She reached out and latched the door.

"Wait a moment."

A crisp sound came from behind, like a knife cleaving through the silence.

Yun Suxin stopped abruptly, turned around in surprise, and her eyes lit up as she thought the girl was going to help her.

But what came first was a large piece of cloth, which came crashing down on him.

Before she could react, her eyes were covered by a cloth, and everything went dark.

"Sister, Mother, quickly help me hold her down!"

Han Xin'er's voice was urgent yet calm, as if she were directing a well-rehearsed exercise.

Liu Ruolan hadn't reacted yet, but seeing her daughter in this state, she didn't have time to ask any questions and instinctively went to help.

She pressed her hand down on Yun Suxin's shoulder.

Han Qin'er did whatever her sister said, running up and rushing over to hug Yun Suxin's leg.

Three women, one holding her body, one holding her legs, and one holding her hands, subdued the dignified Moon Goddess Yun Suxin.

Yun Suxin struggled desperately inside the fabric, like a fish caught in a net, twisting her body and kicking her legs wildly.

"What are you doing? Let me go!"

Her voice, filled with shock and anger, came out muffledly from beneath the fabric, carrying a hint of despair.

She couldn't understand what had gotten into these three women, that they had managed to subdue her.

She struggled desperately, but her strength had not yet returned. She might be able to handle one woman, but against three, she was simply outnumbered.

Her arms were held down tightly, and her legs were also pinned down, leaving her completely unable to move.

Liu Ruolan also looked at her daughter Han Xin'er with curiosity, her eyes full of doubt.

"Xin'er, what's wrong with you...?"

She didn't understand why her daughter would do that.

Without saying a word, Han Xin'er deftly found a rope in the cabinet. It was the kind of thick hemp rope used to tie up luggage, and it was very sturdy.

She walked to Yun Suxin's side, squatted down, tied Yun Suxin's hands behind her back, and bound her ankles, tying a tight knot.

Her movements were swift and decisive, without a single unnecessary action.

Yun Suxin was thus tied up, like a lamb to the slaughter.

She sat on the ground, her hair disheveled and her clothes in disarray, glaring angrily at Liu Ruolan and the other two.

"What are you doing? If you're not going to escape, at least don't get in the way of others!"

Her voice was hoarse, filled with barely suppressed anger and despair.

She felt extremely aggrieved. She never expected that she, the dignified Moon Goddess, would be subdued by three ordinary women. It was as if she had been caught off guard and her life had been ruined.

Her eyes reddened, and tears welled up, but she held them back tightly.

Han Xin'er completely ignored her and didn't even glance at her.

She turned around and looked at Liu Ruolan, who had a curious and puzzled expression on her face, her gaze as steady as an ancient well.

"Mother, this woman is clearly one that His Majesty likes very much. Now that she has escaped, His Majesty will definitely be very angry."

Therefore, we should not only not help her escape, but also capture her and present her to His Majesty tomorrow.

In that case, we would be considered to have rendered meritorious service, and His Majesty might be pleased and spare us.

She spoke slowly, each word seeming to have been carefully considered before being uttered.

Liu Ruolan suddenly realized what was happening, and her eyes widened slightly.

She glanced at Yun Suxin, and although she felt that what she was doing was not a good thing, what her daughter said was indeed very correct.

She was starting to admire her daughter's intelligence; when had this child become so cunning?

Upon hearing this, Yun Suxin was stunned. Her mouth opened slightly, and she let out a "ho" sound.

She never expected that this girl had such a plan.

She underestimated this young girl!

This is truly a case of being caught off guard and suffering a complete disaster.

The thought of being sent back to Qin Mu tomorrow filled her with even more despair, as if she had been pushed off a great height and had no strength left to struggle.

Her voice was pleading, hoarse and trembling.

"Please, please don't send me back, or I'll be subjected to the most severe torture!"

Her eyes were full of tears, which streamed down her pale cheeks and dripped onto her dress.

Han Xin'er looked at Yun Suxin with a complicated expression, as if she were looking at someone who was unrelated to her but whom she had to hurt.

Her lips parted slightly, she gritted her teeth, and then said:

"I'm sorry. I have to do this so that my mother can feel better when she meets His Majesty tomorrow."

Her voice trembled slightly, but her back was straight, like a sapling standing tall in the wind and rain.

This is her truest thought.

She knew what her mother would face tomorrow.

He bathed and changed his clothes, then went to his bedchamber to pay his respects.

Although she was young, she wasn't stupid; she knew what that meant.

So she kept thinking about how to reduce her mother's suffering and pain.

Then she thought of this unexpected opportunity to earn credit.

Perhaps His Majesty will treat his mother better because of this, or perhaps not, but she must try.

Han Qin'er looked at her sister with admiration, her eyes sparkling like two brightened stars.

"Wow! Sister, you're amazing! You saved Mommy!"

Her voice was clear and childlike, carrying a kind of innocent naiveté, completely unaware of what had happened.

Han Xin'er shook her head, reached out, and gently touched her younger sister's head.

Her voice was steady, carrying a calmness beyond her years.

"The specifics depend on this woman's standing in His Majesty's eyes and his own thoughts. We can only do our best."

Her gaze fell on Yun Suxin's face, paused for a moment, and then looked away.

Yun Suxin was utterly desperate.

She never imagined that after so many years in the underworld, she would be defeated by a girl in her early twenties.

Looking at Han Xin'er's young yet calm face, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness, like a mountain pressing down on her, impossible to push away.

She closed her eyes, leaned against the wall, and tears silently streamed down her face.

She surrendered.

The night breeze seeped in through the cracks in the window, causing the candlelight to flicker gently.

The shadows of four women were cast on the wall, some sitting, some standing, and some lying down, like a silent painting from which no one could escape.

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