Infiltrating Prince Lu's Residence

Pan Yun did not tell Xi Yan anything more. She only gave her several Peace Talismans and set up an array around her house.

Finally, she gave her a wooden Mountain God statue. "If you encounter a problem you can't solve, or if they come looking for you, pray to Him. As long as you pray sincerely, I'll hear you."

With Xiao Hong standing right beside her, Xi Yan believed without the slightest doubt. She solemnly accepted the statue and placed it beneath the main hall.

Xi Yan and Xiao Hong were reluctant to part. Xi Yan looked at Xiao Hong worriedly and quietly pulled her aside. "What will happen to you in the end? Should we get rid of those Daoists?"

Xiao Hong was startled and lowered her voice. "You can deal with Daoists?"

Xi Yan's entire body was taut, and she looked terribly nervous, yet she still nodded. "I have medicine. When the time comes, lure them over..."

Xiao Hong froze for a moment, then laughed and took her hand. "Don't be afraid. They won't hurt me."

"Not now, but later..."

"Not later either." Xiao Hong sounded utterly certain.

Half believing and half doubting, Xi Yan tightened her grip on Xiao Hong's hand. "All right. If you need anything, come find me. Xiao Hong, I wronged you before."

Xiao Hong shook her head. "What does it have to do with you? They were the ones who did evil. Xi Yan, don't keep it bottled up anymore. Live your life well. If you need to come forward as a witness in the future, come if you're willing. If not, forget it. Just live your own life well."

Xiao Hong had already decided that if the Imperial Court could not sentence them, she would quietly kill them herself. Why drag