Mu Sheng returned on his horse and saw that Xue Ruyun was still sitting on the hillside from afar. The setting sun had already stretched his figure quite a long distance, making him look lonely and desolate. Looking at her skinny back, Mu Ying felt a little ashamed. Sometimes he knew in his heart that he was too agitated.


    However, he was unable to tolerate Xue Ruyun. He was always able to reach an explosive point in one go. She clearly loved her, but she had to pretend that she didn''t care. He was obviously jealous, yet he still shouted at her without admitting it. She hadn''t done anything wrong, so why would she do this to her? He jumped onto a tree and leaned against the tree trunk as he sat down, one foot slightly bent, the other drooping.


    "Just watch her from afar." Mu Ying couldn''t help but stretch out his hand to touch the back of Xue Ruyun. He imagined: This is her eyebrows, this is her eyes, this is her stubborn lips, this is her head full of black hair …


    "Woman, from now on, I am willing to protect you!"


    Ever since Mu Zheng proposed the marriage to Mu Zhuo, he couldn''t help but feel relieved. From now on, he no longer had to worry about the ticking time bomb called Mu Zhuoyun. Sometimes when Mu Zheng thought back, he felt that he had let down Mu Zhuo. However, this was a foregone conclusion, and he could only blame himself for what he had done.


    He had gained a lot from hunting outside this time. Especially when Xue Luoyun was in critical danger and his life was on the line, he finally truly understood his own heart. That feeling of being afraid of losing came from the feeling he had with Die Qian many years ago. He had already lost it once, and he didn''t want to suffer the same heart-wrenching pain again. He wanted to keep this little girl by his side to properly love and love her. Protect her from harm.


    Previously, he didn''t see his own heart clearly, and he also had too many concerns. Now he had made up his mind to give her what she could, if she wanted it. Mu Zheng raised his head and saw the green plant on the table. Like Xue, it looked young and vigorous, but was also so pure and flawless.


    "It''s time to mention that matter to Xue Luoyun again." However, this time, he didn''t know if it would scare her or not. Mu Zheng thought for a moment. He might as well start with Xue Duan Sheng. After all, the marriage of a child since ancient times had always been ordered by the parents, and words spoken by the media. Although he wouldn''t force Xue Ruyun, his chances of winning had increased from the moment he arrived at Xue Duan Sheng''s place.


    Mu Zheng''s heart stirred. He raised his head and said to Eunuch Wei, "Go and summon Xue Duan Sheng. Tell him to come see me quickly."


    "Yes." Eunuch Wei promised and quickly retreated.


    When Xue Duan Sheng received the summons, he was uneasy in his heart. He didn''t know what had happened. He hurried along with Eunuch Wei to Mu Zheng''s meeting hall.


    "This subject greets Your Majesty." Xue Duan Sheng prostrated himself on the ground to pay his respects in fear and trepidation.


    "Get up." Mu Zheng put down the imperial report with a pleasant expression on his face.


    Earlier, he was anxious all the way and thought that something had happened. Now that he saw the Emperor''s expression be quite gentle, it seemed like it wasn''t a serious matter.


    "I wonder why His Majesty summoned this official here?"


    "En, the matter of calling you here today is not much, it''s just a matter that I need to discuss with you." Mu Zheng walked down and sat in a nearby chair.


    Xue Duan Sheng was overwhelmed by Mu Zheng''s words. "Your Majesty, please speak."


    Mu Zheng opened the folding fan in his hand and lightly waved it as he walked over. After thinking for a moment, he opened his mouth and asked, "I wonder if Xue Luoyun from your manor has a marriage match?" Actually, Mu Zheng was asking the question even though he already knew the answer.


    At that moment, Xue Duan Sheng didn''t quite understand what he meant by that. Could it be that he''s going to propose a marriage for Xue Muyun? " When he reported back to the Emperor, his daughter was still unmarried. Before this, the Emperor had already proposed marriage, but unfortunately, his daughter, Fu Bao, the Crown Prince and the Prince had all successively annulled the marriage. Because of this matter, no one dares to come knocking and propose marriage with me ever again. "


    Xue Duan Sheng seemed to be without thought when he said this, and it was only a truthful report, but it was still difficult to conceal the resentment within. When Mu Zheng heard this, his heart was filled with anger. The two of them had initially decided to end the engagement without regard for Xue Luoyun''s feelings, and now they were trying to redeem him. It was truly too excessive. He wouldn''t give them any more chances.


    "It''s true that I was inconsiderate of the past …" Mu Zheng pondered.


    "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This subject does not mean that." Xue Duan Sheng quickly crouched on the ground, thinking that Mu Zheng was blaming him.


    "Get up, don''t kneel." Mu Zheng has been particularly tolerant and magnanimous in recent days.


    "I have always felt that Xue Ruyun was quite a good woman, which is why I married her to the crown prince. Little brother Huang, I never thought that the two of them would be so fortunate that they wasted all of my effort. "I guess it''s because I''m sorry, Xue Xiang."


    "I don''t dare."


    "Now, if I point out another marriage to him." I wonder if Xue Xiang is still willing? " Mu Zheng probed.


    "It is this old official''s blessing for my daughter to be blessed and to receive the Emperor''s love. This matter shall be decided by the Emperor. " Seeing Mu Zheng''s side attack, Xue Duan Sheng could already guess what was going on.


    "That''s great. I wonder if Xue Chao has any requirements for this son-in-law?" Mu Zheng deliberately asked as he shook his folding fan.


    "Mm, this subject does not have any requirements, as long as the emperor is in charge."


    "Is that so? Then … "I wonder how you feel about This Emperor?" Mu Zheng finally revealed his purpose.


    "Ah!" Xue Duan Sheng raised his head as if he couldn''t believe his own ears. The emperor is making fun of this old official. This subject is terrified, how dare I presume to criticize the emperor. "


    "I''m not joking." "Pah!" Mu Zheng folded the fan in his hand and placed the back of his hand behind his back. "I see that Xue Luoyun is virtuous and virtuous, capable and virtuous, deeply impressed by me. If I could enter the palace and accompany him, I''m sure that it would also be a great joy in my life." Mu Zheng spoke from the bottom of his heart.


    Xue Duan Sheng had long since guessed the Emperor''s intentions. Looking at his appearance, he had the intention of taking Xue Ruyun as his concubine. He hadn''t thought that Xue Ruyun would miss out on the crown prince and prince, and actually receive the emperor''s favor. Xue Duan Sheng seemed to be extremely happy in his heart and wished for nothing more.


    "If that''s the case, then that must be my daughter''s fortune from her previous life."


    "In that case, Xue Xiang, you''ve agreed." Mu Zheng was overjoyed.


    "This subject obeys Your Majesty''s orders." Xue Duan Sheng''s meaning was too clear.


    "When I return to my residence today, I will bring back my daughter''s birth date." Xue Duan Sheng said happily.


    "I don''t want this for now..." Mu Zheng hesitated. Seeing that Xue Duan Sheng was in such a rush, he was actually quite satisfied in his heart. He wanted nothing more than to immediately marry Xue Ruoyun. However, this matter hadn''t been explained to Xue Luoyun yet, so Mu Zheng felt that it wasn''t appropriate.


    "This …" Xue Duan Sheng was puzzled for a moment.


    "I''m just mentioning this matter to you, that''s all. However, I''m not clear on Xue Luoyun''s intentions yet. I don''t want her to think that I forced her to do this. I''ll first tell her about this matter. To you, I just hope that you guys can give her some pointers so that she can prepare her heart. " Mu Zheng considered it over and over again, and felt that it would be better to ask for Xue''s consent first.


    "This subject understands." Xue Duan Sheng was extremely anxious in his heart. Who wasn''t decided by their parents in this marriage? If the Emperor was so hesitant, it would only cause more trouble. However, seeing how the Emperor respected Xue Luoyun, he was sure that he cared a lot about her. At the same time, Xue Duan Sheng''s heart was filled with anxiety, so he didn''t say anything else.