Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

She said softly: "Qi Sui'an, you know, I'm not the kind of woman who only knows how to rely on men. What I want is a partner who can stand shoulder to shoulder and face the wind and rain together."

Qi Sui'an's eyes lit up when he heard this. He held Shen Mengyao's hand tightly and said seriously, "Mengyao, you have always been a hero in my heart. From now on, whether it is on the battlefield or in the court, I will walk with you, enjoy the prosperity together, and overcome difficulties together."

Their eyes met at this moment, and it seemed as if the whole world had stopped. Shen Mengyao felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction, she smiled slightly and nodded gently.

"Okay, Qi Sui'an, I do."

After the words fell, the two looked at each other and smiled. The surrounding scenery seemed to be eclipsed, leaving only the light in each other's eyes, warm and bright.

Our minds are connected, and the only thing left in my heart is sweetness.

Shen Mengyao glanced at him and said, "Did you bring that woman back on purpose to make me jealous?"

"Not exactly. Some people do know that there is a white moonlight in my heart named Ah Li, but I don't know her name. When she appeared on the battlefield and I saw her for the first time, she said her name was Yu Li. I felt that there must be something fishy about it."

Qi Suian looked serious and solemn.

So that's how it is. Shen Mengyao narrowed her eyes slightly: "So what do you want to do next?"

"Take advantage of the situation." Qi Suian smiled slightly.

"I plan to use Yuli's identity to uncover the conspiracy behind her. Since she can know the 'Ali' in my mind so accurately, she must be colluding with some forces and intends to achieve a certain goal through me. We might as well follow the clues and see what is hidden behind this."

Shen Mengyao nodded after hearing this, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "If that's the case, then we'll face it together. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I'll be by your side."

Qi Sui'an looked at her tenderly, with an indescribable feeling of being touched. He knew very well that Shen Mengyao was not only the white moonlight in his heart, but also the indispensable partner in his life.

It was very late before he reluctantly returned home and settled down. Suddenly, a candle was lit, and the face of Duke Shen slowly flashed in the candlelight.

He had a smile on his face: "It seems that you have taken a fancy to some young talent, and your tone is favorable, so you came back so late?"

"Daddy, it turns out it's you." Shen Mengyao patted her chest, looking relieved. "Besides, besides, how can a father plot against his daughter like this? Besides, those young talents are good, but I really don't like them."

Duke Shen narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you think that those are the people Dad prepared for you? I heard from Fei Mo that between you and the Regent..."

"Brother is talking nonsense. Do you believe it, Dad?" Shen Mengyao said in panic.

"The Regent is a handsome man, a rare talent. If he likes you, you should cherish him. If I can hand you over to him, I will have peace of mind and can guard the border with confidence." Duke Shen's face became more serious.

Shen Mengyao comforted him: "Dad and Mom, all the tribes in the Northern Desert have been wiped out. It is Luochuan who is in charge of the desert. He will not..."

"Under ambition, who can escape danger?" Duke Shen shook his head. "Under the overthrow of power, how many people can keep their original intentions and remain unmoved?"

Shen Mengyao walked over quickly, took Duke Shen's hand, and said in a coquettish tone: "I don't know if others can keep it, but Daddy can definitely keep it."

"Girl, you only know how to flatter me. You should think carefully about your own life affairs." Duke Shen smiled dotingly.

"Don't worry, Daddy, this time my life is in my own hands." Shen Mengyao said with a firm face.

In the Prince Regent's Mansion, Shen Mengyao had been sitting there for an hour, and from time to time she urged, "Is the painting finished?"

Qi Suian added a few more strokes.

"Come and see."

The woman in the painting was lifelike. She clearly didn't look at him much just now, but her expression was still there in the painting.

The woman's features were heroic yet gentle, exactly like her. She couldn't help but chuckle, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart."

"Sui'an, your painting skills are getting more and more sophisticated. You can tell at a glance that this is me." Shen Mengyao exclaimed, with a gentle light in her eyes.

Qi Sui'an smiled slightly, walked to her side, and said softly: "That's because I have you in my heart, so I can naturally capture every detail of you."

Shen Mengyao blushed slightly when she heard this, feeling sweet and shy. She gently rolled up the scroll and put it aside, then said seriously, "Let's talk business. How are you going to deal with Yuli?"

Qi Sui'an stopped smiling and his eyes became deep. "I plan to use her identity as bait and gradually expose her true face. At the same time, I will strengthen the defense of the palace to ensure that nothing goes wrong. I will send someone to investigate secretly."

Shen Mengyao nodded in agreement. She knew that Qi Suian was always cautious and careful in his actions, so she was very relieved. However, she still had some concerns.

"Just, will this put you in danger?"

Qi Sui'an gently held her hand and comforted her softly: "Don't worry, Mengyao. I know my limits and won't put myself in danger. What's more, with you by my side, I have nothing to fear."

Shen Mengyao felt the warmth of his palm, and a warm current surged in her heart. She held his hand tightly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

"No matter what happens, I will be by your side and face it with you."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust between them reached its peak at this moment.

Qi Sui'an lowered his eyes. In fact, he already had a suspect in his mind.

While I was thinking about it, I heard footsteps outside.

"Your Majesty is here. Yuli comes to pay her respects."

Shen Mengyao suddenly became panicked and looked around for a place to hide.

Qi Sui'an pulled her into his arms and said, "Why are you so panicked? You are the woman I have chosen for myself."

Shen Mengyao gently hit his chest: "It's not that I feel guilty, but if he finds out that we are together at this time, it will be very harmful. I'd better hide for now."

"That's true." Qi Sui'an glanced at the screen next to him and said, "Then go hide for a while."

Not long after, Yuli walked in quickly. She had a graceful figure and her movements were as gentle and charming as willows swaying in the wind.

She placed the food box on the table, took out the items inside, and said softly, "I heard that Your Highness was still awake, so I specially prepared a table for him to eat. Please enjoy your meal."

"It's really pitiful that you were displaced in the war, but it's not necessary." Qi Sui'an said calmly.