She swiftly dodged, landing in a safe spot, only to realize it was Cheng Jiren wielding a sword trying to cut her down.

Mrs. Cheng had already hidden behind Cheng Jiren, showing no intention of pleading anymore.

Of course, Qiann Yan wasn’t bothered.

"If I’d known this earlier, I shouldn’t have spared her life on your account. Are you still going to spare her life now?" Cheng Jiren asked.

Mrs. Cheng looked at Qiann Yan, painfully saying, "Master, it’s up to you. It was Yan’er who let herself down, I can’t save her either."

Having said that, Mrs. Cheng went into the inner room, seemingly unwilling to face it all.

Cheng Jiren’s face showed a viciousness, shouting to the outside, "Someone come."

"Don’t blame me, blame yourself for wanting to know so much." Cheng Jiren held the sword, exuding a sense of controlling life and death. He himself wasn’t weak in martial arts.

However, the person who should’ve come in immediately didn’t enter, which made Cheng Jiren frown.

"Stop waiting, your people won’t come anymore."

Cheng Jiren realized it was not good, and without hesitation, swung his sword towards Qiann Yan. He knew very well that if he didn’t get rid of her today, he would be exposed. The Chen Country’s grand plan must not fail in his hands.

In an instant, the two exchanged blows, unexpectedly Qiann Yan’s movements were bizarre, her martial arts even surpassing his. After several rounds, Cheng Jiren struggled, even wanting to flee.

"No more games."

As Qiann Yan finished speaking, she struck Cheng Jiren with a palm, followed by a flurry of attacks. Cheng Jiren couldn’t dodge at all, ultimately unable to hold his sword, subdued by Qiann Yan’s point techniques. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Qiann Yan walked to the door, brought in the prepared rope, and bound Cheng Jiren tightly. She pinched Cheng Jiren’s jaw, fiddled with the back of his ear, indeed finding tiny traces, yet showed no intention of unveiling them.

Unveiling Cheng Jiren’s masquerade, it must wait until the Emperor is present.

Mrs. Cheng might have noticed the silence outside, stealthily came out to check, only to find Cheng Jiren tied up. She hurried over but dared not approach.

"Yan’er, please spare us." Mrs. Cheng pitiably begged; once Cheng Jiren’s matter was exposed, she wouldn’t survive either.

Even though she regretted the matters of that year, she was unwilling to lose her life.

Qiann Yan sat on a chair opposite, watching Mrs. Cheng crying pitifully without any compassion.

"Yan’er, are you thirsty?"

"Yan’er, would you like some late-night snack? I’ll order someone to make it for you?"

Qiann Yan: "You’re annoying."

Qiann Yan pointed Mrs. Cheng’s acupoints, using the remaining rope to bind her too: "Speaking of not exposing just one person, you’re so affectionate, you might as well accompany him together."

Mrs. Cheng widened her eyes, pleading with Qiann Yan, but Qiann Yan sat on the chair confidently, continuing to practice, not giving her a glance.

The original host had such a mother; indeed, it’s worrisome.

Whatever story between Mrs. Cheng and this traitor, she had no interest in knowing, only knowing at dawn, their fate would be sealed.

Several hours later, dawn broke.

Qiann Yan dragged Mrs. Cheng and Cheng Jiren outside, directly went to the government office to drum, indicating her intention to accuse them.

The official at the government office knew Qiann Yan, and upon seeing Cheng Jiren stood up directly, "Princess Anning, what is this?"

"I want to expose this person as a spy from Chen Country, evidence is in the Cheng Family’s study. Additionally," Qiann Yan paused, pointing at Mrs. Cheng, "This person knew but didn’t report, I hope the official can impartially assist."