LOVE OR DESTINY

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Yi Huai instigated the Queen Mother by claiming that they could save Lian Cheng's life by using the power of the Soul Suppressing Pearl. It was a mystical thing that could prolong one's life.

He claimed that the previous Emperor obtained the item by chance and treated it as a rare heirloom.

The Queen Mother admitted that she had indeed heard of the pearl. Then where was that Soul Suppressing Pearl located right now?

Yi Huai told her that the pearl was on Tan Er right now. But, the pearl had consciousness and he would only listen to one master. "If the 8th Prince's Wife dies, then the pearl can be used by the 8th Brother."

The Queen Mother suspected why Yi Huai had told her this. Yi Huai claimed that despite Empress Dowager and Lian Cheng's suspicions against him, he was still his older brother Lian Cheng.

Although they are different, blood is thicker than water. He did not want to see his brother die. The Queen Mother immediately believed him. If Lian Cheng managed to get through this crisis, he would definitely remember Yi Huai's goodwill.

The Queen Mother directly called Xiao Tan and to the point discussed the heirloom that Xiao Tan had recently obtained.

"Various regions give a lot of heirloom objects. The Queen Mother and the Emperor gave us many gifts. What kind of heirloom does Suri mean?"

"Pearl Soul Suppressor."

Xiao Tan was surprised to hear the Queen Mother knew about the pearl. He admitted that he had it. But if the Queen Mother wanted to see him, then she should go to Lian Cheng, since she had already handed the pearl to Lian Cheng.

"Cheng'er? Has Cheng'er been okay lately?"

"Since his wound has healed, everything's fine."

"Cheng'er, he'll only live to be 25."

Xiao Tan obviously did not believe it just like that. It was impossible, but Lian Cheng was very strong and he always ate well. He could live up to a hundred years without any problems.

The Queen Mother assured me that she was not joking. He didn't want to believe it either. But this is what the previous Emperor told the present Emperor before he left.

The Queen Mother was certain that Xiao Tan must have heard of the previous Emperor. He loved Lian Cheng very much, so he would not talk carelessly.

Xiao Tan remained in disbelief. "Cannot be. I don't know what other traps you set for me this time, but you shouldn't curse Cheng Cheng like that! You're outrageous!"

"Do you love Cheng'er?"

"of course. He's the only man I've ever loved in this life!"

Good though. It was up to Xiao Tan to believe him or not, but the Queen Mother still had to tell him. Currently, there was only one way to save Lian Cheng, namely the Soul Suppressing Pearl.

"Pearl Soul Suppressors? But it was in Cheng Cheng's hands."

The Queen Mother told him that the Soul Suppressing Pearl would only accept one master only. And only if the master dies will the pearl seek a new master. The Queen Mother would not force Xiao Tan, she would give Xiao Tan 3 days to think about it.

"Come back after you think about it. I'll prepare death wine for you."