Emperor Beichen looked deeply at Baili Hongzhuang and said, "This jade pendant is the token of a family. I'm surprised to see it in Fengbo Kingdom."
"Family token?" Baili Hongzhuang was taken aback. "Which family is it?"
"The Lan family," Emperor Beichen admitted.
Anyone at their level would recognize the jade pendant as belonging to the Lan family. It was not a secret at all. What was strange was how the jade pendant ended up in Baili Hongzhuang's hands.
Since it was a family token, it must be a precious item.
Moreover, only direct members of the Lan family would possess this jade pendant. It was strange for it to fall into the hands of an outsider.
"The Lan family?" Baili Hongzhuang raised an eyebrow. "There is no Lan family in Fengbo Kingdom."
"When I say Lan family, I don't mean it's in Fengbo Kingdom. I'm referring to the top cultivation family in the Holy Xuan Continent—the Lan family!" Emperor Beichen said in a deep voice.
Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but feel shocked. In her previous life, as a family head, she naturally knew the formidable strength and background of the top cultivation families on the continent.
In theory, people from such families wouldn't come to a small place like Fengbo Kingdom, and especially considering that her parents were being pursued, the possibility was almost zero.
Seeing Baili Hongzhuang pondering, Emperor Beichen's eyes flickered with wisdom.
Just the fact that Baili Hongzhuang possessed the Lan family token was enough to prove her connection to the Lan family. Otherwise, why would she wear it around her neck?
"Wife, do you have a connection with the Lan family?" Emperor Beichen asked slowly, his exceptionally handsome face showing a rare seriousness.
Baili Hongzhuang looked up, the moonlight casting a hazy glow on Emperor Beichen's elegant and perfect face. She could clearly see his expression.
After a moment, Baili Hongzhuang spoke, "Can I trust you?"
Emperor Beichen's gaze shifted, and a faint smile curved his lips. "We are already a family since we got married. Of course, you can trust me."
Seeing that Emperor Beichen was still speaking such unreliable words at this moment, Baili Hongzhuang had no intention of continuing the conversation with this guy. She turned around and prepared to leave.
However, Emperor Beichen suddenly grabbed her hand, catching her off guard. Baili Hongzhuang swiftly turned around, once again facing Emperor Beichen, but their bodies were now even closer.
"I'm telling the truth," Emperor Beichen gazed into Baili Hongzhuang's eyes, his gaze gentle. "You have to believe that I will never do anything to harm you, no matter when."
His words sounded like a vow, filled with determination and persistence.
Baili Hongzhuang's eyes gradually changed, and in that instant, she saw Emperor Beichen's determination.
That was also the reason why she asked that question. Although the relationship between her and Emperor Beichen was complicated, she believed that he wouldn't harm her.
Sometimes, opening up didn't require any specific reason. It was just a mutual understanding that they both considered each other trustworthy, so they opened up.
"If you want to say or ask something, you can directly tell me," Emperor Beichen smiled. "I won't tell anyone."
A gentle smile bloomed on Baili Hongzhuang's lips. "Actually, I'm not Bai Li Zhentao's daughter."
As soon as these words were spoken, even Emperor Beichen's usually calm eyes showed a wave of shock. This possibility had never crossed his mind.
Initially, he had sent people to investigate Baili Hongzhuang's background, but they couldn't find any information in that regard. He was well aware of the capabilities of his subordinates. If even they couldn't uncover it, it showed how well this matter had been kept secret.
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