TVWFTBS 33

【033】Holding Her Tightly

With the Empress’s firm and resounding words falling upon the hall, the entire court fell deathly silent.

Moments later, Huo Tingyue spoke loudly, “We obey Her Majesty’s decree!”

He was thankful he hadn’t rushed to speak earlier. In his eyes, the Second Princess was nothing more than a convenient target. The Empress deliberately pushed her forward at this time—clearly to divert attention from the Crown Princess’s arrogance and misconduct.

The other ministers quickly echoed,
“We obey Her Majesty’s decree!”

Each hid different thoughts in their hearts, and none could fully understand the Empress’s true attitude toward Li Yaoyao.

The Empress rose and left, and the court was dismissed.

Li Yaoyao’s heart clenched tightly. Beiming Heng was the male who knew best how to please her, the one who made her heart flutter the most. This time she had sacrificed him… Would he hate her for it?

Because of the feelings they had shared over the past year, Li Yaoyao ultimately couldn’t let it go. After returning to her palace, she disguised herself, dressed her maid Lianqiao to look exactly like her to confuse others, and secretly slipped out of the palace to chase after her father. She wanted to help Beiming Heng escape this calamity.

She still needed Beiming Heng one last time. Her plan was to make him please that wretched female Li Luoluo. She had even prepared a potent stimulant mixed with strong adhesive. Once Beiming Heng used it… many people would catch Li Luoluo and Beiming Heng in a shameful act.

Didn’t that wretched Li Luoluo keep insulting Beiming Heng as useless trash?

Then she would have Li Luoluo bond with a “piece of trash”—and in such a humiliating manner. Li Luoluo definitely wouldn’t spare Beiming Heng afterward. And once Li Luoluo killed him, she would be offending Beiming Lang and all the forces behind him!

The more Li Yaoyao thought about it, the more excited she became. She could already picture Li Luoluo’s utter destruction.

A female who couldn’t even protect something so private… Her ability to bear offspring would surely be affected.

Before long, Li Yaoyao caught up with the escort carrying Beiming Heng back to the Snake Tribe.

Chen Lie took one look at the disguised girl and immediately recognized his willful daughter. Horrified, he rushed over and dragged the disguised Li Yaoyao into his aircraft.

Li Yaoyao quickly explained her plan to him. Chen Lie hesitated for several minutes, but in the end, helplessly agreed.

She then went to secretly meet Beiming Heng.

The moment Beiming Heng saw Li Yaoyao, tears welled in his eyes.

“Second Princess… what brings you here?”
“Are you here to send me off on my final journey? You know how much I love you. I risked my life for you!!”

“But you… how could you treat me like this?”

He was convinced she hadn’t spoken for him. Perhaps sending him back to the Snake Tribe had even been her idea.

At that moment, Beiming Heng’s heart shattered. Between him and power, the person he held at the tip of his heart had chosen power.

“Brother Heng, think for a moment—do I have any say in front of the Empress?”

“If I were really that heartless, then why would I chase after you now? What meaning would that have?”

“If you think I’m so cruel… then I’ll leave.”

Li Yaoyao steeled herself and pinched the most painful spot on her arm. Using her sleeve to wipe her tears, she hid from Beiming Heng’s gaze.

Beiming Heng stared blankly at her tear-stained face, unsure what to believe. But when he saw her large tears sliding down, he panicked. He rushed forward, pulled Li Yaoyao tightly into his arms, and apologized again and again.

“Yaoyao, I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! It’s all my fault. How could I ever doubt you?”

“You’re not like that wretched Li Luoluo! You’re not as vicious and cold-hearted as she is!”

He whispered softly in her ear, deeply affectionate—completely unaware of the wicked smile hidden against his chest.

Soon, Li Yaoyao coaxed him until he was overflowing with joy, full of renewed hope for the future.

Then came kisses and intimate touches; they did everything except the final step.
And Li Yaoyao successfully persuaded Beiming Heng to cooperate in her performance—showing the Empress that Li Luoluo was full of lies, making the Empress lose trust in her.

While they were plotting their next move, Beiming Heng gritted his teeth and leaned in to whisper his own plan to Li Yaoyao.
To catch a wolf, one must be willing to sacrifice a lamb.

Only if something happened at the Empress’s side would Li Luoluo—who was currently away—be forced to drop everything and return to the Blue Star Empire.

By then, every trap they had laid would activate one after another, drawing Li Luoluo into a pit she could not escape. She would lose everyone’s trust, including the Empress’, and become someone despised by the world.

Meanwhile, in the Blue Star Imperial Palace, Hua Qingcheng, Tuo Bajinghao, Huo Sien, Zhonghua, and the others waiting for the Crown Princess’s return… received news that the Empress had begun favoring Li Yaoyao.

They had even learned about Li Yaoyao’s disguise and her secret meeting with Beiming Heng—and decided to report it to the Crown Princess.

They quietly sent a message to Beiming Ye, telling him to warn the Crown Princess once he saw her, to prevent her from falling into Li Yaoyao’s trap.

When Beiming Ye received the message, his once-relaxed expression immediately tightened. A heavy pressure seemed to press down on him.

His gaze shifted toward Li Luoluo, who was resting lazily on the soft couch, eyes closed, basking in the warm sunlight.

He looked at her quietly, tenderness rising unbidden in his heart.

But reality would not allow them this peace.

He drew a deep breath and softly said,
“Luo’er… something big may happen in the capital. We have to return.”

Li Luoluo slowly opened her eyes. Seeing the heaviness on Beiming Ye’s face, she frowned slightly.

She sat up. “What happened?”

Beiming Ye hesitated but chose to tell her the truth.
“Hua Qingcheng contacted me just now. They suspect a major upheaval is coming—directed at you. The stage has been set. It wouldn’t be appropriate if you don’t return.”

Li Luoluo nodded. She knew he would never lie to her.

She stood, straightened her clothes, and prepared to leave with him.

At that moment, Beiming Ye suddenly turned to Jun Yanchén, a faint smile curving his lips.
“As for… unnecessary people—no need for them to follow. Don’t you agree?”

His tone was calm, but his sideways glance carried unmistakable provocation.

Jun Yanchén’s expression immediately darkened. His gaze locked onto Beiming Ye, fury burning so intensely it nearly erupted.

Beiming Ye’s words were blatant contempt—insult.

Jun Yanchén’s rage ignited, and he wished nothing more than to tear Beiming Ye apart on the spot.