The next day, Sui Huan arrived in Dengzhou. The officials sent by the imperial court had already been imprisoned, and although Dengzhou had not openly raised a rebel flag, it was secretly under Sui Huan’s control. He leisurely bathed and changed clothes, but before eating, he was informed that the people who had taken Princess Changlé were trapped near the capital and could not arrive as agreed.
“Useless trash!” Sui Huan roared. He had expected to see her upon returning to Ji Kingdom, but it was still not possible!
“Are you waiting for Sister?” Ning Ye looked like she had been struck by lightning, her face pale. Sui Huan did not respond, pacing irritably in the courtyard. Ning Ye felt as if she had fallen from the peak of happiness to the bottom. She couldn’t understand why her sister, already married, was still clinging to Sui Huan, who she had promised to give to her.
Later that night, Dengzhou raised the rebel flag, officially declaring war against Yan Xuan’s imperial court.
Sui Huan was busy every day, dispatching people but unable to bring Ning Ruan back. Yan Xuan had turned Ji Kingdom into an impenetrable fortress. To see her, he needed to go personally.
Sui Huan finally made up his mind. He sneered, “My life is in the hands of heaven. If heaven wants me to perish, then there’s nothing to say!”
“Sui Huan,” Ning Ye emerged, “are you going to fetch Sister?”
“Don’t meddle in my affairs. Stay home and wait,” Sui Huan frowned.
“Home? What home do I have?” Ning Ye replied sharply. “I’ve lost everything for you.”
“That was your choice,” Sui Huan said indifferently.
“Sui Huan, who do you really love?” Ning Ye grabbed him. “Last night I heard you call a name in your sleep, A Mi. Is this a woman?”
A Mi? A sharp pain struck Sui Huan’s heart. It was A Mi, the woman who had died many years ago. When she first married from Chen Kingdom to Ji Capital, he was captivated at first sight. He tried every way to get close to her, overjoyed just to speak to her. She filled his dreams every night until the emperor killed her due to the ridiculous recommendations of ministers.
